Stamp a Stack Cards

Well here are the cards we'll be doing this Saturday for Stamp a Stack. It should be a lot of fun!!!

Wedding Card

This past Saturday I had a wedding shower to attend. Now the twist for this, I thought it was on Sunday. So, I had not gotten all my stuff ready for the shower because I thought I still had another day! Anyway, I thought while I showered and this was the design that came to mind with one change....I had originally thought of having the rings bigger and the words in between the rings where they intersect. Alas, as I got to working on it, I realized that I was running out of time. I was waiting for my clothes to come out of the dryer - like I said I thought the shower was Sunday - so I had to do a quick load of laundry so I'd have something to wear to the shower! The Bride liked the card and I was pleased with it as well.

Cuttlebug swirls for the background

Black and white papers

"happily ever after" white embossed

Rings are "faux metal" with gold emboss

I used the 3/4" hole punch, then I used the 1" punch to center around the smaller hole to make the rings and then taped them down together.

Thanks for looking!

Simply Sent cards

I had gotten a couple of the Simply Sent packets and I have to say, I LOVE THESE kits!!! I made all these cards in less than 25 minutes!!! Sorry the one picture is blurry, but I think you can still see how simple they are and yet I'd be glad to give these as a gift or use them myself. I haven't decided which to do yet.

I had 1/2 sheet of the designer paper, 2 brads and 2 stickers left. I didn't follow the directions they had but still, I am very pleased. If you ever need to be able to make some quick cards these kits are awesome!!!!

An altered notebook

This was a birthday gift for a wonderful friend ~ I wanted to give her something that she wouldn't make for herself. She's also a stamper, scrapebooker, crafter person and is always doing BEAUTIFUL stuff for others. While my gifts are from the heart, they aren't nearly as AWESOME as her creations. But she really did like the book!


So here's the front using riding hood red, white embossing. Then then I did a pocket on the inside and put a bookmark and a card she could send.

One of the pages using the flowers from Loads of Love to make a border on the top and the bottom of a page!

These are some of the individual pages. I used rub ons, stamps and color pencils to make each page different. Sorry some of the pictures are blurry.

MY Favorite page!!! I love the sunflowers.

The picture above uses the Kiwi Kiss and a new set that I'm in love with. It shows that some of the pages were just stamped.

I love woodstock! you can see the next page faintly. Because the paper is thin, I didn't watercolor, I just colored using the watercolor pencils

I've always loved this basket!

This is the back of the book. Every page was different. It was so fun to just get out all my sets and mix and match them.

Thanks for looking!

Some new cards

Here are a few cards I've done with the new colors. Simple ones really. Sorry they are a little blurry, I've seemed to lost my touch since I've not used the camera in a while!

This one uses the new blues and some of the new designer papers! I LOVE the new scallop punch!!!!

This card uses the new colors, as well as rub ons. I love being able to do a card like this. This took less than 10 minutes to complete. I use the white gel pen to make the dots in the scallop!

Thanks for looking!

Getting back on track

It's been a LONG time since I've been on track with my blogging. I'm finally getting back on track and getting settled down after a long year of MANY changes. Anyway, here's the latest news on Stampin! Pictures to follow soon.



Welcome to a new catalog and new year for Stampin Up!!!

I'm going to list some dates and THEN explain some important stuff about the classes. If you have questions, PLEASE CONTACT ME.

DATES:
Friday Sept 12 - 6:30 - 8:30 monthly meeting
Saturday Sept 20 - Stamp a Stack 2 - 6 (come and go as needed)

Friday Oct 10 - 6:30 - 8:30 monthly meeting
Friday & Saturday Oct. 24 & 25 is a Stamp camp - come and go as needed but will
be ready for stampers Friday 6;30 - 9:00 and Saturday 10 - 4

Friday Nov 14 - 6;30 - 8:30 monthly meeting

December 5 - 6:30 - 8:30 monthly meeting

There are 2 ways to participate in the monthly meetings:

1. Join the "club" - this means you will place an order for $15 each month. You will draw a month to receive the benefits of being a club member. More on that below

2. Call by the Thursday night before the club meeting and let me know you are coming and pay $5 for the class - no obligations and you can come when you want to.

WHAT WE DO AT MONTHLY MEETINGS:

This is actually a class time where you will learn one technique and make at least 2 cards. Sometimes we make other items besides cards. If you want to learn new techniques and try out different products, this is a great way to do it on a consistent basis. ALSO, if you make a card between meetings (or more than one) and bring to show the class, you will receive a gift.

Stamp a Stack

Stamp a Stack classes are card making opportunities - the cost is $25 or a purchase of $25 in merchandise - you will be able to make up to 25 normal size cards - if odd sizes are offered the number will be adjusted as needed to insure a good value for you. There will 3-5 options of cards to make and as always you can adjust the cards to fit your needs. Club members pay only $10 for these workshops.

Stamp Camp

Stamp Camp - is a weekend when my home will be open and several projects will be offered for you to make. At Stamp Camp - there will be Christmas Cards, Christmas Gifts and odds and ends for you to choose from. The cost will depend upon the project(s) you choose. I will e-mail and post on my blog the specific projects so you know beforehand. There will be discounts on items for club members.

Club benefits:
1. If we have 8 - 10 members of the club then the hostess will receive hostess benefits for the month. However, if we do not have 8-10 members to ensure that everyone will receive hostess benefits the club members will be compensated with $30 in merchandise from the catalogs free on their individual month. If the sales for that particular month are higher than normal, additional benefits will be awarded. More on this at our first monthly meeting.

2. Club members will receive discounted prices for other stampin workshops.

3. Club members will receive a special gift when they sign up to be a part of the club.

I'm Back!

OK, I've been gone for months because we closed our business, sold everything and I'm just now getting back to "normal." There are so many things I want to download and get caught up on so for the weekend, that is one of my goals.

But a really cool thing is this link I found to print your own designer paper! I had to share this before I did anything else. This is SO COOL and next week at a stamp camp I'm going to be using some of this just to show the ladies coming how they can make their own paper.

http://emilygiovanni.com/?p=2023 - Stampin & Stuff

More to come REALLY SOON!

Promotion and DATES!

PROMOTION FOR ONE WEEK ONLY!

Only one week to take advantage of this promotion!Wishing You Cheer stamp set of 4 is 20% off through November 3. See it on page 33 of your catalog! Create winter and Christmas cards with this versatile set, only $11.16 (or 13.43 with s/h & tax).

November promotion! DESIGNER PAPERS!!! All through November you can buy 3 get one FREE! On Stampin Up's designer papers! (This is NOT card stock) For more information, contact me!

DATES:

November 9 - Christmas Gift/ornament Party! 6:30 - 8:30 (pictures to be posted soon!)
November 16 - Stamper's 10 Club Meets (6:30)
November 23 - Christmas Gift Party! 1:30 - 5:00

Watch my blog for pictures of the WONDERFUL GIFTS we'll be making!

October Special!!!

STAMPIN UP SPECIAL FOR OCTOBER!!!!

This information will be provided in the form of a flyer this weekend - however, if you are unable to make it but are interested in making Christmas cards - you may be interested in this WONDERFUL SPECIAL!!!


**Purchase one of holiday stamp sets (below) and get the Holiday Glitz card kit (110286) for the special price of $24.95 each, or

**Purchase the Holiday Glitz card kit (110286) for $28.95 each with no additional purchase required.

Each Holiday Glitz card kit makes 15 cards and includes:

Precut card stock and Designer Series paper (15)
Whisper White Envelopes (15)
Rhinestone brads (15)
Real Red zigzag ribbon (15)
Full-color instruction sheet (1)

Stamp Sets that will get you a discount on the above kits:

Item #109234 page 45 Snowfall cost: $23.95
Item #106786 page 36 The Snowflake Spot cost: $20.95
Item #109266 page 35 Big on Christmas cost: $18.95

Item # 110359 page 5 (holiday mini) Love & Joy cost: $23.95

FAQs
Q: Do I have to purchase a qualifying stamp set to purchase a Holiday Glitz card kit?
A: No, you don't have to purchase a qualifying stamp set, but you do receive a discount on the kits you purchase when you do.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of kits I can purchase?
A: There is no limit. You may purchase as many as you wish whether you just buys the kit or buy the qualifying stamp set to purchase the kits at a discount.

Q: When does this promotion end?
A: This promotion goes as long as we have quantities of kits remaining.

To see samples of cards - go the Stampin Up Web site - there are some samples on the first page of the web site. Or ask me for a flyer! www.stampinup.com

CLASS!!!!

This Saturday - October 20 - from 12:30 - 7 p.m. is an OPEN class for the 2 cards and 2 "gifts" from the September post listed below. There will be some stamp options if you want to make a few changes to the "gifts" especially! If you need to come and go that will work!!!

I do NEED an RSVP though and teens are welcome to participate!!!!

The cost is either - $15 cash OR $15 purchase.

Belong to the hostess club? Well then, you get to come for free!!!! AH, the perks of membership! OK, now I sound like the Am. Express commerical so I'll quit! :)

If you are interested please contact me by phone or e-mail. Hope to see you Saturday! Please let me know by Friday!!!!

October CHRISTMAS!

Just wanted to show off a PORTION of the October cards and gifts.



Ornaments and/or magnets - great Teacher or co-worker gifts!

Here's a great SNOW DAY GIFT. You'll leave the workshop with a tin filled with 2 packets of hot chocolate, 2 pieces of chocolate candy, some cards and a pen to fill your tin.



This tin would also be a great tin to make a "sick day" tin - using a soup can design. Want to see what that would look like? Sign up for the workshop! or watch the blog in late October. It will have soup, crackers, and a puzzle book with pen. We'll make the puzzle book!!!

CARDS!!!! Using current and retired stamps. Don't have the retired stamp, I'll have current options!





Watch for more details!!!

Stampin' News

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL – FROM STAMPIN UP!
Fall Frenzy Promotion
We're excited to present our upcoming September sales promotion. From September 1-30, 2007, when customers spend $30 on regular priced merchandise, they qualify to purchase one each of the six following sets at 30 percent off!*
Choose from:
Item Page Number Description Discounted Price
105355 26 Bitty Boos Too $12.57
109284 29 Haunting Halloween $13.27
107383 30 Thoroughly Thankful $16.07
109373 108 Autumn Fest $16.77
109421 91 Elementary Essentials $19.57
110366 17 Stem Silhouettes** $22.37

FALL CALENDAR OF TAMI’S EVENTS:

September 14 Stamper’s Club meeting 6:30 Purchase $15 in merchandise
September 15 Christmas cards - see previous posts - 3 designs - 5 of each
Cost: $15 or $15 purchase of mechandise in September
September 28 – 29 Vineyard Scrapbook Retreat


October 12 Stamper’s Club meeting 6:30 Purchase of $15
October 19 Christmas card and/or gift workshop II $15 for both or $10 for one**
Cards from 6:00 – 7:30
Gifts from 7:30 – 9:00
October 26 Open House Craft Night at Tami’s 6:00 – 11:00ish
NO COST - NO PURCHASE NEEDED

November 9 Stamper’s Club meeting 6:30 Purchase of $15
November 10 Christmas card and/or gift workshop III $12**
Cards and Gifts will be set up from 1:00 – 5:00
*If you are a regular member of the Stamper’s Club there is NO COST for any workshop. RSVP is required though
**If you purchase at least $15 of merchandise at a workshop the workshop fee is waived!

One Sheet Wonder

Well, I almost got all the cards for Friday night's Stamper's Club done this afternoon. There are 3 that I need to either emboss or need a different ink. For the most part, I'm pleased with the results. I have to say though the picture does not show these cards well. Hope this post doesn't scare off the club members! :)

This is one of my favorite techniques because I don't always use all the stamped paper at once. I'll just do a sheet and then cut off as I need it - maybe getting 10 cards, maybe not. I hope the club members will enjoy it!

This week in STAMPING!

This week we have our Stamper's Club going on Friday night at 6:30 - we're doing a "One Sheet Wonder" with a fall theme.

Then on Saturday it's time to start Christmas cards. All 3 of these cards were CASED from Splitcoast and since I'm not sure how to do a "link," I'm having to just give you the name of the artist. You can do a search for her work!

The first card is the "present" card. It is a different color than the original and I used colored pencils instead of watercolor crayons. I also added the bow. Thanks to Taylorinco!


Next we'll do a twist on sarahtaptap's card using the in-colors blue bayou and white embossing. The inside is stamped using the blue ink and I'm really liking this card. It's one of my favorites!




Finally, the 3rd card we'll do Saturday is inspired by valeriej. Her card is much nicer but I didn't have the paper to do what she did. We'll also be adding brads instead of the paper "berries"


I'll post our one sheet wonder cards once I'm finished with them all! Also, watch for other cards and gifts for the October Christmas workshops. Thanks for looking!

OPEN HOUSE

Just wanted to post that I will be having an OPEN HOUSE to celebrate becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator!!!! It will Friday, Aug. 31 at my home. Come enjoy some good food, see some of the ideas for classes in the fall, browse idea books for crafts, enjoy the company of friends, and have FUN!!!! I will also be posting pictures of projects and class schedule here!

New Links

I've added a couple of links to places that I go to often to purchase items such as tins! I also like to look at their sales items. Between these 2 new additions - Oriental Trading and Create for Less - I get a number of items - such as the lunch box tins. They are also good for keeping up with what's the latest and greatest. Oriental Trading has a scrapbook catalog you might want to subscribe to. Just passing on some info that I've found helpful in my creating moments!

Just a couple more

OK I got a little "punch happy" but once you get started on these cards they go so quick and then I did some embossing with the Doodle That and I'm telling you it took very little time to get these cards ready. That is HUGE for me because of how busy I have been.

I've been gone over the past 4 days to THE RAMP and didn't get all these posted like I wanted but it only took me about 3 hours between Tuesday night and Wed night to get these cards done AND get some laundry done and work on other things! That is so AWESOME for me!!!!

I'll be writing more about the Ramp experience in my other blog if you want to know about that but for now I have to run over to my brother's house. So watch of the Ramp blog on my other site either later tonight or tomorrow! Thanks for looking!

Pooh

This is the card I will actually sign and put in one of the baskets. Love how this turned out!!!

Cards & More Cards

This one shows where I also added a small ladybug on the inside using the smaller punches. One of my favorite EASY cards to make!!!! AMAZING how quick thos goes!!!!

More gifts

This is a gift - one of 3 cards to go in a basket with a couple of gift cards. It is REALLY simple - I just white embossed the Doodle That and a word at the bottom. I love this set Embossed. The next couple posts will just be the Other cards for the gift sets (2 sets of 3 cards each and a basket for each lady)