December's Blog Hoppin Good Time!

Wowzers.. it is that time already! It is the first Tuesday of the month and you know what that means... blog hoppin time! I'm having a lot of fun with this and I hope you all are enjoying it as much as I am! Here are 2 projects I thought I'd post to share:

My recipe for this little gem:

Merry & Type Clear Stamps
Old Olive Card Stock
Blushing Bride Card Stock
Early Espresso Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock
Letters To Santa DSP
New Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Snowburst
Scallop Oval Punch
Large Oval Punch
Early Espresso Stampin Write Marker
Color Spritzer Tool
Basic Rhinestones
Stampin Sponges

I really love the Old Olive and Blushing Bride Combination with the Early Espresso.. Its not traditional but.. neither am I! (you should see my pink and white Christmas tree! Ill share a photo, toward the end of this post).

My other quick project.. is a tag! I love tags! Tags rock my world. I'm addicted. They are small and easy to decorate!

You may recognize this tag. I CASE'd it out of our Holiday Mini Catalog. I just love it. I even used real pine cones!

The recipe:

Early Espresso Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock
Holly Berry Bouquet DSP
Pines & Poinsettias Clear Mount Stamp Set
Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons
Color Spritzer Tool
Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Ok.. here is my tree!

Make sure to visit the other's blogs and leave wonderful comments with them. :)

BLOGS

1. Anastasia Radloff http://stampinblondie.blogspot.com/

2. Shellie Hepner Grindy www.creativeeclectica.com

3. Annie Lee http://lovemecard.blogspot.com/

4. Pam Steckman http://stampininthesun77.blogspot.com/

5. Nancy Berg http://ladystampsalot.blogspot.com/

6. Anji Pearson-Clements www.alteredscraps.com

7. Rose Villarreal Castillo www.stampwithrose.blogspot.com

8. Tonya L Ball www.stampinwithtonya.blogspot.com

9. Chelsea Malouf http://a-chelsea-morning.blogspot.com/

10. Jenn Van Wart www.beachsidestampers.com

11. Dawn Bourgette (That's Me!) www.dawnscreativechalet.blogspot.com

12. Erin Bradley-Hindman www.erinbh.typepad.com

THE Blog Hop!! Hop With Us!

My Thanksgiving Card:

The Recipe:

Early Espresso Card Stock
Very Vanilla Card Stock (Layered)
Early Espresso Stampin Write Marker
Color Spritzer Tool
Gently Falling Clear Mount Stamp Set
Early Espresso Classic Stampin Pad
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin Pad
More Mustard Classic Stampin Pad
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin Pad
Decorative Label Punch
Linen Thread
Designer Buttons - Spice Cake

Also, here is a project I posted earlier in my blog that I really like and it says "giving thanks" all over it...It is a mini book, folded from a 12x12 piece of Crumb Cake Textured Cardstock. I then used Early Espresso Card Stock for the insides of the pockets (the lil pieces of removable paper where you can journal or add photos.. or both), along with the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper (DSP) and once again using the Early Espresso Ink, along with Pool Party, More Mustard and Pear Pizzazz classic inks. Also used the stamp "thankful thoughts of you" from the Grateful Greetings stamp set. I used the bitty shapes punch pack with the basic pearls to give it a little extra "foo foo". I made the belly band to keep the book closed when not being looked through. I hope you like!

Members participating and their blogs:

BLOGS

1. Anastasia Radloff http://stampinblondie.blogspot.com/

2. Shellie Hepner Grindy www.creativeeclectica.com

3. Annie Lee http://lovemecard.blogspot.com/

4. Pam Steckman http://stampininthesun77.blogspot.com/

5. Nancy Berg http://ladystampsalot.blogspot.com/

6. Anji Pearson-Clements www.alteredscraps.com

7. Rose Villarreal Castillo www.stampwithrose.blogspot.com

8. Tonya L Ball www.stampinwithtonya.blogspot.com

9. Chelsea Malouf http://a-chelsea-morning.blogspot.com/

10. Jenn Van Wart www.beachsidestampers.com

11. Dawn Bourgette (That's Me!) www.dawnscreativechalet.blogspot.com

12. Erin Bradley-Hindman www.erinbh.typepad.com

All Things Stampin` Up Blog Hop! Hop Along With Us!

That's right! I am part of a super cool blog hop! So, c'mon along.. grab your favorite beverage, and blog hop with us fellow Stampin` Up Demonstrators! All projects featured will be All Stampin Up products. We will also share the "recipe" of each project we post. We will be featuring Thannksgiving and Christmas goodies along with Valentines Day, Easter and Spring! It starts this week and end in May, 2012. You will see a posting about the blog hop every first Tuesday of the month, by 8am EST. Enjoy!

Members participating and their blogs:

BLOGS

1. Anastasia Radloff http://stampinblondie.blogspot.com/

2. Shellie Hepner Grindy www.creativeeclectica.com

3. Annie Lee http://lovemecard.blogspot.com/

4. Pam Steckman http://stampininthesun77.blogspot.com/

5. Nancy Berg http://ladystampsalot.blogspot.com/

6. Anji Pearson-Clements www.alteredscraps.com

7. Rose Villarreal Castillo www.stampwithrose.blogspot.com

8. Tonya L Ball www.stampinwithtonya.blogspot.com

9. Chelsea Malouf http://a-chelsea-morning.blogspot.com/

10. Jenn Van Wart www.beachsidestampers.com

11. Dawn Bourgette (That's Me!) www.dawnscreativechalet.blogspot.com

12. Erin Bradley-Hindman www.erinbh.typepad.com

Online Extravaganza!! Woohoo.. A Stampin Up Sale!!!

There's a SALE COMING UP!!! Stampin' Up presents "ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA", This annual sale kicks off the holiday shopping season! Be sure to stay tuned Nov. 21st - Nov. 30th!

In addition to this sale, there will be a SPECIAL 24 HOUR SALE on Monday, Nov. 21st ONLY! This will feature two items that are on sale, ONLY during this 24 hour period! (12:01AM - 11:59pm).

You can shop from my Stampin' Up website HERE. There will be many things on sale, including FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express, 60% off select Designer Fabrics, and 30% off an exclusive ribbon bundle!

It's Snowing! (In my craft room)

Hi there!! It is snowing! I decided to try something today.. I've used this stuff before.. but with a different die. I was playing with Aluminum Rolled Flashing. I cut out pieces with a utility knife and a straight edge first (you have to be careful.. you do not want jagged edges or you will end up in ER with stitches). I then used three of these 5x5.5 inch pieces under the die.. so when making my "sandwich" i also used 3 of these pieces as "shims". If you do not do this, it really doesn't want to cut it well. I used the Stampin Up snowflake #2 die and went to town. I used 2 per snowflake to give it some extra dimension. I bent the "arms' forward to make it a 3D snowflake and then used a drill to drill a hole in the middle and inserted the brad in the middle. I used some alcohol inks to color them and tada! This is what you then, end up with. I want to put something extra on it.. just not sure what. Let me know your thoughts!

Remember.. take time to get a little inky! Shop on line, anytime .. just click HERE

A Can Of Kisses - Pucker Up Buttercup!

Wow.. it has been a few days since I have posted anything. I'm sorry! Life has been crazy.. very crazy. I am involved in a local Artsie Holiday Show.. the first of 2 weekends is done. I was last minute making things like a mad woman to get some things to display in the show. I want to make more this week.. it all depends on time. I have the last bits of things to do in the kitchen and I'm so happy with how it has come together. Yay!

Ok.. so a little bit of Christmas cheer for you! Are you ready? .....

I found these adorable cans on line. Forgive me because I cannot find the website I ordered them from. Ack! Sorry. Anyway.. they arrived and they were smaller than I had expected. So, I was stumped. What do you do with a tiny little can? They are so darn cute so I had to use them for something. I discovered that 8 candy cane Hershey's kisses fit perfectly inside. How can you go wrong with chocolate, right?

Here is what I used:

Frostwood Lodge Designers Series Paper
Cherry Cobbler Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock
Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon
Cherry Cobbler Dye Ink
Stitched Felt Winter Wishes (so darn cute!)
Basic Jewel Rhinestones
Hershey's Kisses

So, always think of the possibilities for all those cute little containers you may find along the way. The dollar store is an awesome place to find things like this too! I hope you like the project. Take time to get inky!

Need anything? You can shop my store 24/7 .. 365.. even in your pj's ! Click HERE

Even The Naughty Deserve Something Nice!

I think these are cute.. and simple! They are a cute "gift bag" to put any sort of small treats into. Using the petal cone die and a decorative edge punch and the stamp set.. Tags til Christmas.

I also used:

Cherry Cobbler Card Stock
Crumb Cake Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock
Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green Stampin Write Markers
Basic Rhinestones - bling!
Ribbon is non - stampin up - found it in my stash
Scallop Trim Border Punch
Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Isn't it cute? It looks just like a little Santa hat! Hope this helps you get inspired for the holidays! If you need anything, you can shop my store 24/7 by just clicking HERE

A Quck N Easy Gift.. Stampin Up Style!

Hiya Stampers and Paper Crafters! Have you tried Stampin` Up!s Decor Elements lately? If not.. you should! They are so much fun! Don't think  you have to only place these on the walls. There are so many possibilities. I decided to make a cute little gift.. it was SO easy! I got the mug at Wal Mart for a few dollars. I ued Jingle All The Way (the smaller one) 3 inches x 3 5/8 inch in Real Red. U carefully centered it and rubbed it into place. I like to explain them as like a bigger rub on so to speak. :) I then took one of our large (6x8) Cellophane Bags, and filled it with some yummy chocolately treats. I then used some Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, and tied a bow with the 2 candy canes and tada.. you have a great little gift for a friend, co worker, your boss, a teachers gift, neighbors gift... :)

Stick around.. I have a lot more holiday inspiration for you in the next few weeks.. I just love the holidays!!! Take time to get inky!

Another Christmas Card In Vivid Colors!

Good Morning! Here is the other card in the same color combo as yesterday's card - as promised. I just really dig these colors together. Who would have thought of lucky limeade, poppy parade, island indigo and whisper white together as a Christmas color combo? I love it!!

What I used:

Lucky Limeade Card Stock
Pattern Designer Series Paper Stack In Color 2011-2013 - Lucky Limeade Dots Pattern
Island Indigo Card Stock
Poppy Parade Card Stock
Whisper White Cardstock 
Jolly Bingo Bits Clear Mount Stamps
Lucky Limeade Dye Ink
Poppy Parade Dye Ink
1/2 inch Stitched Poly Ribbon - Poppy Parade
1 inch Square Punch
Postage Stamp Punch
3/4 inch Circle Punch
Scallop Squares Duo Die
Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Basic Rhinestones Jewels
Stampin Dimensionals

Need any Stampin` Up! supplies? Just stop on by my online store 24/7 ... here.  Take time to get inky!

A Christmas Card!

Hi Everyone! Happy Sunday! It has been a while since I have blogged. Yikes! Life has been a bit chaotic. My kitchen is almost done.. its int he final stages of "touch ups" and I couldnt  be happier. Everything that was stored in my garage ended up dirty.. so EVERYTHING was cleaned before it was put away.. every single dish, every single can good.. etc.. You get the idea. :)

I did take some time yesterday to stamp. Finally! I needed a little inky time. I seen this color combo and fell in love with it.. Whisper White, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade and Poppy Parade - all In Colors. Love this combo. Let me know what you think?

What I used:

Whisper White Card Stock
Island Indigo Card Stock
Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack 2010-2012 In Color - Poppy Parade
Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack 2011-2013 In Color - Lucky Limeade
1/2 inch Stitched Poly Pear Pizzaz
Island Indigo Ink (for greeting and unfortunately, this set is retired)
Bright Christmas Clear Mount Stamp Set (retired)
Jolly Bingo Bits Clear Mount Stamps
Curly Label Punch
Scallop Square Punch
1 inch Circle Punch
3/4 in Circle Punch
1 inch Square Punch
Northern Frost Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die
Basic Rhinestone Jewels
Stampin Dimensionals

Hope you take some time today to get inky! Remember, the Big Shot BIG Deal is going on until November 11th - you won't want to miss out.. especially if you do not have the big shot or would love $100 in FREE Stampin Up Products.. and who does not love FREE? :) Visit my online store 24/7 HERE

Get Your FREE Downloads!!! Going On Until November 7th 2011!!

Welcome to Stampin’ Up!’s four-day Digital Scrapbooking celebration. We are kicking it off by offering free downloads to EVERYONE!  (See below for details.)

Plan to visit MyDigitalStudio.net frequently throughout November 4-7 to view new project ideas.

If it’s your first time hearing about My Digital Studio—Stampin’ Up!’s digital design software—you can learn more here

Below are a few points you should know:
Software

• My Digital Studio is an intuitive design software that allows you to be your own digital designer.
• It’s easy for beginners to get designing right away—and challenging enough for advanced users.
• It’s Mac and Windows compatible.

Digital Content

• Digital content installs seamlessly into the My Digital Studio software and can be used in other programs.
• New content is released once a week, usually on Tuesday. View our current offering here.
• You can choose from designer templates, stamp brush sets, and more.

Print Products

• You can professionally print your photobooks, cards, calendars, journals, and more using the My Digital Studio software.
• Our print products are competitively priced, and discounted bulk pricing is available as well.
• You can order online and have your projects delivered to your door.

Now for the fun part: during our online event, we are giving away FREE digital content that can be used with most design software. Fill out a brief survey and then you will be given the following brand-new, never seen before FREE downloads:

·         So Typefelt Stamp Brush Set

·         Neutral Delightful Digital Tape

·         Home for the Holidays Ensemble

·         Delight in the Day Photobook Template 

To learn what’s included in the downloads and how to access the downloaded files, choose one of the following:

• I have the My Digital Studio software
• I don't have the software but want to use my free downloads in other programs

Want another FREE download? If we get 5,000 new friends to download the content we will give everyone a fifth download. So share MyDigitalStudio.net with your friends today!

It’s simple. Get your four FREE Digital Scrapbooking Day downloads today; just fill out this brief survey! 

If you need any assistance, I am just an email or phone call away. To purchase other stampin up goodies, including MDS, go to my online store 24/7 HERE!

Exciting Things Happening With Stampin Up!

First of all.. the Big Shot Promotion is extended until November 11th!! Woohooo!!!

This is a great way to get that big shot you have been wanting.. click here for more information, or email me ;)

Second... Hostesses get an extra $35 in free goodies with holding a $350 minimum workshop! Sweet!

Dates: November 1-December 15, 2011
Details
Hostesses will receive an additional $35 in free Stampin' Up! products when they hold a workshop totaling $350 or more (excluding tax and shipping)! This is in addition to all the other benefits they already get as a Stampin' Up! hostess.

If your hostess' workshop sales total is	Your hostess earns hostess dollars		It's Good to Be the Hostess	Total Free Stampin' Up! Merchandise	Plus, hostesses earn full-priced items at 50% off
$350	$50	+	$35	$85	---
$400	$65	+	$35	$100	1 item
$500	$80	+	$35	$115	2 items
$750	$120	+	$35	$155	3 items
$1,000+	$160 plus 15% of amount over $1,000	+	$35	$195 plus 15% of amount over $1,000	4 items

Things to Remember

• Only customer, demonstrator, and workshop order types qualify for this promotion. Online orders do not qualify.
• Orders must be $350 or more to qualify.
• Orders larger than $350 are not eligible for additional hostess free merchandise dollars. For example, a $700 workshop does not receive $70 in additional dollars. All orders over $350 always receive $35 in additional free hostess dollars.
• Hostesses may use their additional $35 in free merchandise on any catalog/mini catalog products.
• Qualifying orders must be placed by the following deadlines:
  • Phone: Thursday, December 15, 2011; 6:50 PM (MT)
  • OEX: Thursday, December 15, 2011; 11:50 PM (MT)

Would you like to be a hostess for a workshop? I'd love to help you plan your workshop! Contact me anytime! Remember, take time to get inky! :)