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Monday, November 23, 2009

Holiday Extravaganza Sale--1 Week Only

Oh, my goodness! Do I have some deals for you. I woke up today to a wonderful promotion from Stampin' Up! From now until November 30---1 WEEK ONLY---you can purchase some fantastic products and product bundles at an amazing savings.

You can purchase these through my online store or give me a call to place the order for you. I will be placing my order on Monday, November 30 after my Choose Your Own Christmas Adventure class. So, if you'd like to save on shipping, get me your order and payment before class starts at 6:30 pm.

Please note that all product prices will be honored even if there are backorders--with the exception of the Ultimate Stamper's Starter Kit. This kit is available only while supplies last.

I will be raffling off the Level 1 Patterned Pines stamp set for those who place an order of $30 or more during this promotion. For each $30 you spend, your name will be entered into the drawing. I will choose 1 winner. Already have the Patterened Pines stamp set? You can choose from my stamp basket.

Take a look:


Description

Discounted Price

120280 Framed with Love Bundle

  • Framed with Love stamp set
  • Full Heart punch

$21.95

Reg: $43.90

120281 Thank You Kindly Bundle

  • Thank You Kindly stamp set
  • Scallop Edge punch

$14.95

Reg: $29.90

120976 Thank You Kindly Bundle (French)

  • Tous mes remerciements stamp set
  • Scallop Edge punch

$14.95

Reg: $29.90

120282 Animal Crackers Bundle

  • Animal Crackers stamp set
  • Star Designer brads

$12.95

Reg: $25.90

120283 Corduroy Button Bundle

  • Kraft Corduroy buttons
  • Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
  • Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
  • Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$24.88

Reg: $49.75

120284 Game Night Bundle

  • Card Games stamp set
  • Game Night stamp set

$20.45

Reg: $40.90

120285 Four Square Bundle

  • Four Square stamp set
  • Scallop Square punch

$15.45

Reg: $30.90

120286 Heart to Heart Bundle

  • Love You Much stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$24.93

Reg: $49.85

120310 Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish)

  • Te Quiero Mucho stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$24.93

Reg: $49.85

120311 Heart to Heart Bundle (French)

  • J't'aime beaucoup stamp set
  • Heart to Heart punch
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$24.93

Reg: $49.85

120287 Chipboard Letter Bundle

  • On Board Timeless Type
  • On Board Loads of Letters

$12.95

Reg: $25.90

120288 Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle

  • Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
  • Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon

$10.74

Reg: $17.90

120289 Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle*

  • Best Wishes & More stamp set
  • Eight Great Greetings stamp set
  • On a Pedestal stamp set
  • Earth Elements Stampin' Spots
  • Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
  • Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Flower Designer brads

$76.62

Reg: $127.70

120290 Build-A-Brad Bundle

  • Calendar Alphabet stamp set
  • Pewter Build-A-Brad
  • Antique Brass Build-A-Brad

$24.51

Reg: $40.85

120291 Enjoy Every Moment Bundle

  • Enjoy Every Moment stamp set
  • Circle Designer brads
  • Flower Designer brads

$26.31

Reg: $43.85

120312 Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French)

  • Profiter de chaque instant stamp set
  • Circle Designer brads
  • Flower Designer brads

$26.31

Reg: $43.85

120292 Cheep Talk Bundle

  • Cheep Talk stamp set
  • Note cards
  • Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons

$25.71

Reg: $42.85

120293 Sock Monkey Bundle

  • Sock Monkey stamp set
  • Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$35.31

Reg: $58.85

120313 Sock Monkey Bundle (French)

  • Sing-chaussette stamp set
  • Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
  • Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons

$35.31

Reg: $58.85

120294 Alphabet Bundle

  • Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set
  • Lovely Letters stamp set

$52.74

Reg: $87.90

120295 Simply Said Bundle

  • Simply Said stamp set
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Full Heart punch

$31.71

Reg: $52.85

120314 Simply Said Bundle (French)

  • Amitié stamp set
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Full Heart punch

$31.71

Reg: $52.85

120296 On Board Bundle

  • On Board So Tweet
  • On Board Batch of Blooms
  • On Board Essentials

$25.71

Reg: $42.85

120927 Christmas Décor Bundle #1

  • Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$44.91

Reg: $74.85

120298 Christmas Décor Bundle #2

  • Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$44.91

Reg: $74.85

120299 Christmas Décor Bundle #3

  • Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red)
  • Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

$44.91

Reg: $74.85

120300 For All You Do Bundle

  • For All You Do stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$25.83

Reg: $36.90

120315 For All You Do Bundle (French)

  • Merci pour tout stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$25.83

Reg: $36.90

120316 For All You Do Bundle (Spanish)

  • Por todo lo que haces stamp set
  • 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$25.83

Reg: $36.90

120301 Striped Ribbon Bundle

  • Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
  • Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon

$33.41

Reg: $47.70

120302 Bling Bundle

  • Sticky Pages
  • Sticky Cuts Sweet
  • Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter
  • Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter

$30.66

Reg: $43.80

120303 Fresh-Cut Bundle

  • Fresh Cuts stamp set
  • Fresh-Cut Notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$26.50

Reg: $37.85

120317 Fresh-Cut Bundle (French)

  • Fraicheur exuise stamp set
  • Fresh-Cut Notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$26.50

Reg: $37.85

120304 Pendant Note Bundle

  • Pendant Park stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$27.90

Reg: $39.85

120318 Pendant Note Bundle (French)

  • Adorable parc stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$27.90

Reg: $39.85

120319 Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish)

  • Un dia en el parque stamp set
  • Pendant notes
  • 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$27.90

Reg: $39.85

120305 Sporting Bundle #1

  • Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements
  • Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements

$47.54

Reg: $67.90

120306 Sporting Bundle #2

  • Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements
  • Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements

$47.54

Reg: $67.90

120307 Sporting Bundle #3

  • Large Black Sporting Décor Elements
  • Black Just Sports Décor Elements

$47.54

Reg: $67.90

114864 Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements

$27.97

Reg: $39.95

114863 Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements

$27.97

Reg: $39.95

112534 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$5.57

Reg: $7.95

112533 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads

$4.87

Reg: $6.95

112081 Scallop Square punch

$11.17

Reg: $15.95

113693 Full Heart punch

$11.17

Reg: $15.95

113694 Heart to Heart punch

$11.17

Reg: $15.95

112091 Scallop Edge punch

$11.17

Reg: $15.95

112571 Circle Designer brads

$4.17

Reg: $5.95

112579 Flower Designer brads

$4.17

Reg: $5.95

112572 Star Designer brads

$4.17

Reg: $5.95

114785 Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements

$27.97

Reg: $39.95

114786 Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements

$48.97

Reg: $69.95

114791 Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements

$27.97

Reg: $39.95

114792 Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements

$45.47

Reg: $64.95


*This bundle is only available while supplies last.
I started making this JOY Pennant banner last year some time and just never finished it! I had all the pieces cut and everything. I happened to come across it again when my friend Jennifer came over and helped clean up my stamp room. The paper used is now retired, but wouldn't the new Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper found in the mini catalog look beautiful?!

The pennant is made by using the Pennant XL die for the Big Shot. The die also cuts the fun scalloped circles you see at the bottom of each pennant. The ribbon is from the Mistletoe ribbon found in the Holiday mini catalog.

I think I might jazz this up a bit by adding some rhinestone brads in the center of the small scallop circle and embossing the letters or use some red glitter. Not totally sure, but I'll have to play some!
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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Cocoa Packets


These are some cute little cocoa packets I made for my MOPS group project this month. They are super easy to make and so adorable!

1. Take a business sized envelope and cut the bottom off at 5 1/2".
2. Cut the top part of the envelope at 2".
3. Cut a piece of designer paper to 1 3/4 x 3 7/8".
4. Stamp bottom piece of envelope as you wish. Run through your Paper Crimper.
5. Adhere Designer Paper piece to top off envelope and tie a piece of ribbon around it.
6. Stamp a greeting on the bottom part of your lid.
7. Add a cocoa, coffee, or cider packet to your envelope.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Choose Your Own Christmas Adventure!

I am excited to offer a new class on November 30. I am offering 3 different Christmas Projects that I couldn't fit into my Christmas Stamp Camp a couple weeks ago. You can choose to do one, two, or all 3 projects. Each one is priced individually. You may make up to two of each project. The class will begin as early as 5:00 for those of you who are able to make it then. The "normal" start time is 6:30 pm.

RSVP & Pre-payment is due by November 25.

Here are the projects:

Jingle All the Way Lighted Glass Block
Cost: $22 or $10 if you purchase your own glass block and lights
Approximate Time: 30 minutes

Details: I am giving you the option to purchase your own glass block and lights from a hobby store so that you can take advantage of any coupons or sales the store might offer. I am not able to use multiple 40% off coupons, so I'd have to pay full price. These are pre-drilled glass blocks.

The block I used is the mini, but you could definitely use the larger blocks. If you choose to purchase the mini block, you will want a string of 20 lights. If you choose the larger block, a string of 35 lights would work well. I will be purchasing the mini blocks for those of you who are paying the full price for the class.

Items to bring to class: Glass block and lights (optional), Stampin' Up! heat tool-- if you happen to have one!



JOY Wall Hanging
Cost: $8
Approximate Time: 30 minutes

Make this adorable hanging that uses a couple of Big Shot dies and the Merry Moments Designer Paper.

Items to bring to class: Paper Cutter, Adhesive





Box and Tags
Cost: $8
Approximate Time: 30-45 minutes

Learn to make this adorable see through box that will hold 40 Christmas Tags.

Items to bring to class: Paper cutter with scoring blade, Adhesive, Ornament Punch--if you happen to have one!

Friday, November 13, 2009

Lauren's Paper Display Board


Last December I held a class where we made paper display racks that hold your child's papers. You can see the ones the class made by clicking here.

Over the summer, Kyle's friend Austin and sister celebrated their birthdays at BounceU, so I made Lauren this paper display board using the fun and bright Razzleberry Lemonade designer paper. I used the Stampin' Up Beautiful Butterflies die for my Big Shot to add some fun and popped them up with Stampin' Dimensionals. The die cut letters are from the Stampin' Up Alphabet Simple letters dies. The ribbon used is the retired Purely Pomegranate Satin ribbon.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Microscope Glass Slide Ornament

Images copyright Stampin' Up!

We made these adorable ornaments at my Christmas Stamp Camp on Saturday. The sample you see above is actually the one the ladies made. I had bought smaller slides from a craft store (1 1/2 x 1 1/2") for my sample, but had ordered 2 x 3 slides online for the camp.

Images copyright Stampin' Up!
Most of the ladies did the Faux Diamond embossing technique on top of their image, but I forgot to do that in my sample. Adding the faux diamond technique adds so much Christmas-y sparkle.

Supplies:
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, En Francais, Dasher
Inks: Classic--Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Very Vanilla, Merry Moments Dp (on backside)
Accessories: Silver Cording (in Holiday Mini catalog), Mistletoe Ribbon (Holiday Mini), Silver Beads Duo, Sticky Strip

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Christmas Stamp Camp Bonus Projects

Images copyright Stampin' Up!

Oh, we had so much fun at the Christmas Stamp Camp on Saturday! I had nine ladies join me to make 5 fabulous (if I do say so myself!) projects. You can see them in the post below.

Each year, I like to add some type of stamped bag and a gift for my girls who come. You can see what I made last year by clicking here. This year, I made (with Jennifer's help) these super cute Santa Bags and Santa Hershey Bar covers. Don't you love them?!

Both are super easy to make. After finishing the candy bar holder, I realized that my bags look kind of goofy with the white showing in the buckle. That doesn't really seem right. So, my directions below will have you make a black belt that goes all the way across. Also, you could make the candy bar holder longer so that it doesn't show the top and bottom of the candy bar.


Santa Gift Bag
Supplies: Whisper White cs, Basic Black cs, 1 ¼” circle punch, 1 3/8” square punch, Red gift bag, Merry Moments Designer Paper, Silver Cording, Big Shot Two Tags die, Christmas Punch stamp set (hostess only)
  1. Cut a 3 x 10 ¼ strip of Whisper White. Distress sides using Cutter Kit or scissors.
  2. Cut (2) 1 ½” x 3 ½” basic black for belt.
  3. Cut (1) 2 ¾ x 2 ½” basic black for buckle. Use square punch or paper cutter to cut out middle.
  4. Punch 3 basic black circles for buttons.

Santa Candy Bar Wrapper
Supplies: Hershey Bar, 5 ½ x 7 ¼”Real Red cs, Whisper White cs (1 ½ x 7 ¼. 1 ½ x 5 ½), Basic Black cs (1 x 7 ¼, scraps), ½” circle punch, Stampin Dimensionals.
  1. Score red cardstock with 5 ½ at top at 2 ¼, 2 ½, 4 ¾, and 5”.
  2. Apply adhesive to one flap and wrap this around your candy bar.
  3. Score the same as above for the Black piece and the longer white piece.
  4. Tear both edges of shorter white and the top edge of the longer white.
  5. Adhere the shorter white down the middle of your Santa’s body.
  6. Apply adhesive to back of longer white piece and wrap around bottom edge of your Santa’s body.
  7. Apply adhesive to back of black piece and wrap around middle of Santa’s body.
  8. Cut a 1 ¼” square from Basic Black cs and adhere to middle of belt.
  9. Punch 3 ½” black circles and attach to white strip using Stampin’ Dimensionals.