Stampin'Ness

Sale-A-Bration Started

2012-01-29T21:32:00.000-08:00

Ok...so, I'm a few days late. :0)

The Sale-A-Bration started on January 24th and goes until March 31, 2012. This is one of the best times of the year to check out Stampin' Up. During the Sale-A-Bration promotion period, you get to choose one FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog for every $50 you spend (pre tax & Shipping and Handling). There are some Fabulous finds in there. Let me know if you need a Sale-A-Bration or Occasions Mini catalog and I can send one to ya.

Also, if you decide you would rather host a workshop, you will receive a FREE Stampin' Up Tote with a $150 workshop. If you host a $400 workshop, you will earn the FREE Tote as well as the items listed on pages 6 & 7 of the Sale-A-Bration Catalog. The items are:

Fresh Vintage Stamp Set
Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack

The great thing is, they all coordinate with one another. Cannot ask for anything more than that!

Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up Demonstrator? Well, if the thought has crossed your mind, this is a great time to take the step forward to an amazing time in your life. There are a few different options at to what works best for you. You simply do what works best for you but most importantly.....do what you love! Also, during Sale-A-Bration, you can sign up for only $125! Such an amazing price for the Standard Starter Kit (Valued at more than $345). Plus, get FREE Designer Series Paper or a FREE download, every month, for the remainder of 2012.

Discount Demonstrator: You like the idea of buying stamps and supplies for your personal use at a 20 percent discount and occasionally selling to neighbors, relatives, friends, etc.

Seasonal Demonstrator:You work hard for a short period of time or season to earn a specific amount of money or to achieve a specific goal, and then you maintain minimum orders and sales during the balance of the year.

Hobby Demonstrator: You love doing workshops and earning extra money when it is convenient. You work a lot some months and very little other months. You will do workshops if they are easy to book, and maybe have a regular group that meets together once a month. You enjoy the rewards that being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator brings, but you don’t plan to make Stampin’ Up! a career.

Career Demonstrator:You view Stampin’ Up! as a viable business with long-term career potential. You pursue a management role, and you want to continue moving up with your Stampin’ Up! career. You love attending Stampin’ Up! events and have close relationships with other demonstrators. You work at your business in a consistent and outgoing manner.

Card Holder

2012-01-29T17:11:00.000-08:00

I had a workshop this past weekend and made this Card Holder for my hostess. She is such a sweet person and I really enjoy spending time with her and family and friends. This is her 2nd workshop with me so I wanted to do something extra special for her.

I made her this box using the New Hearts Collection Framelits Dies from the Occasions Mini Catalog. I had so much fun making this for her.

Inside the holder, I put 4 cards (size: 4x4) which were on a previous post.

Supplies used:

Card Stock: Soft Suede, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party

DSP: Everyday Enchantment (Sale-a-bration catalog)

Big Shot using Hearts Collection Framelits Die, Little Leaves (Sizzlets Die), Beautiful Wings (Embosslits Die) and I embossed the big heart with the Vintage Wallpaper Text.Impressions Embossing Folder

Punches: Boho Blossoms, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle, and 1 3/4" Scallop Circle

Embellishments: Antique Brad and Basic Pearl Jewel and 5/8" Victoria Crochet Trim Ribbon

Note Cards

2012-01-23T06:00:00.000-08:00

I made these two Note Cards with left over scraps I had from a previous project. List of supplies is below. Yes, never let your scraps to go waste, you can totally use them to make some little note cards to send to friend.

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Calypso Coral, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
Ink: Black Staz On, Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral
Stamp Set: Gnome Sweet Gnome (Occasions Mini)
Big Shot using BigZ Lattice
Punches: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle and Decorative Label
Extra: I dabbed a drop of Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details inside of the heart on the watering can card

Sending Love Purse

2012-01-22T15:54:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun putting this cute little Top Note Purse together. I call it my, "Sending Love" Purse. The Designer Series Paper I used is retired SU paper. My son wanted to get his little friend (girl) a purse for her Birthday but I had already purchased her a bracelet and necklace. So, I thought I will just make her a purse. I found the instructions at a fellow demonstrators website (Holly K.). Click HERE to be directed to her website where I found the instructions on how to make this adorable purse. I changed it up a bit. I used a top note die cut as the top of the purse and used a piece of velcro as the purse closure.

The flower is Blossom Party die cut (used with the Big Shot). I used a Clear Rhinestone Brad to hold the flower together. I punched the tag out using the Large and Extra-Large Tag punches. The ribbon on the tag is the Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim.

I used velcro for the closure. I basically a small circle piece of velcro in half. The trick is to attach the sticky side of one piece of velcro to the paper, then connect the other half on top of it. Once the two are connected, remove the clear paper from the stick backing of the piece you just connected and close the purse to where you want the top flap to land. That way both pieces line up perfectly when you open and close it.

I wrapped the jewelry in tissue paper then punched out a heart, using the Full Heart Punch, and attached it to the fold of the tissue paper so the jewelry would not fall out.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day!

Happy Birthday Dear You Card

2012-01-21T07:29:00.000-08:00

I made this card a few days ago for my niece, who just turned 21! She is such a sweetheart!This was a really fun one to make. I don't know if I was more excited to make the card or send it! I know she is going to love it. This card also smells like Cherry! Oh yea. I stamped then embossed the cherry with Cherry scented embossing powder. It smells delicious!

Supplies used to make card:
Card Stock: Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Wysteria Wonder
DSP: Everyday Enchantment (Sale-a-bration Catalog)
Brad and Ribbon: Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack (Sale-a-bration Catalog)
Stamp Set: Mouthwatering (Occasions Mini Catalog) and Happiest Birthday Wishes (Hostess set)
Punches: 2 3/8 Scallop Circle, 1 3/4 Circle

Cards in the mail

2012-01-20T13:27:00.000-08:00

I just had to share these cards with you. My upline, Alicia, sent me this pretty card in the mail. I just love everything that is going on with this card. It's a simple yet very decorated card. She used Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler Card Stock. The ink, button and bakers twine are also the same colors. I just love it. Thanks Alicia!

I also had to show you this great card from my friend and fellow demonstrator, Kristen. I like how she used the bright colors with the Delicate Doilies stamp set. Then added the bling at the bottom. I love using the Jewels on cards. Thanks Kristen!

Memories Card

2012-01-16T14:50:00.000-08:00

Tonight I put together another card we are going to assemble at a future workshop. This card is versatile in that it can be used as an Anniversary card or simply a card to send to a loved one whom you have shared wonderful memories with. Hey, now that I think of it, you can also use it as a cover to make a mini photo album. Hmmm.....I just might make one!

Below is a close up pic of the flowers.

Have a great rest of the weekend!

Supplies used to make card:
Stamp Sets: Loving Thoughts (2012 Mini Occasions), Wedding Sweet
Card Stock: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Wild Wasabi, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Chocolate Chip and Soft Suede
Punches: Large Oval and Scallop Oval
Extras: Basic Jewels (Pearls), Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

Wonderful You!

2012-01-14T16:34:00.000-08:00

I am having so much fun with the New Framelits (found in the Occasions Mini). There are so many things you can do with all the different sizes of the framelits. It's amazing! This card is for an upcoming workshop. Perfect for Valentine's Day!

Below is a close up of the button with White Baker's Twine tied to it. I just love how the button and the Designer Series Paper match perfectly.

Supplies used to make "Wonderful You" card:

Card Base: Island Indigo Card Stock
Card stock: Baja Breeze, Naturals Ivory
DSP: Twitterpated
Ink: Island Indigo, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Pink Button (Twitterpated), Bakers Twine (White and Cherry Cobbler)
Stamp Set: Loving Thoughts
Big Shot using Framelits Heart Collection , Framelits Labels Collection
and Textured Impressions Adoring Accents Embossing Folder

Last minute 4x4 card

2012-01-10T19:59:00.000-08:00

This was a last minute card as I was on my way out to the dentist. I took the photo with my phone. I'm thinking that's why there are white lines in the pic. I'm not really sure what happened there. This was was very simple to make. I actually made two of them and gave them to a couple of ladies at my dentist office.

This just goes to show, if I can do it, anyone can do it! :0) Have a great day!

Happy B-day Dear You Card

2012-01-09T12:45:00.000-08:00

My dear friend has a Birthday this week and I wanted to make her a Special Birthday card. Since I was mostly caught up on my house cleaning I decided to spend some time in my craft room this AM (while the boys were at school).

I was browsing a fellow demonstrators blog (Stampin Pretty), which I totally love and decided to make a card using her Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge. I really like the colors! They are so vibrant and happy!

This is what I used to make the card:
CS: Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade
DSP: Everyday Enchantment (from 2012 Sale-a-bration, coming Jan.24,2012)
Ink: Lucky Limeade
Punch: Boho Blossoms, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle and Decorative Label
Big Shot with Impressions Plate (Texturz Backgrounds#1) and Embosslits Beautiful Wings
Stamp Set: (Hostess) Happiest Birthday Wishes
Embellishments: Basic Pearl, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon
Extra: I combined rubbing alcohol and a little bit of Frost White Shimmer paint in a small spray bottle and sprayed the punches blossoms and Scallop Circles. Once it dried, I scrunched them up then flattened them.

Have a great day!

Occasions Mini Catalog!!

2012-01-04T12:49:00.000-08:00

Today is the Grand Opening of the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog! Yes, the catalog officially starts today and goes until April 30, 2012. You can click HERE and you will be directed to my Stampin' Up! page to see all of the great new products in the mini catalog. I know you are going to love all of the New Dies, paper and stamps just as much as I!

I will be posting a couple of events, later, so make sure to check my Stampin' Up! page to view my calendar. If you need some guidance on where to start, give me a call or email me and we can chat. I hope you have a wonderful day.

I don't know where you live but out here in Southern California, it's absolutely Beautiful today. I think
it's going to be in the high 70's today. I would really like to do a Beach Trip, but the boys are in school. Oh well....another day!

My Craft Space 2012

2012-01-01T11:20:00.000-08:00

Happy New Years to everyone! I hope you all had a fun and safe New Years Eve. We spent the evening with my Husbands friend from College and his family and friends. Our kids did not last long. So, we were home by about 10ish'. The time we did stay at the party was a really good time. We are so fortunate to have such great friends!

I spent most of the last few days working on cleaning and reorganizing my craft space. My Craft Room is actually a sitting area off our Master Bedroom. Our home was a prior model home. Inside my craft room is a built in entertainment center. I think they may have had a small sofa or something of that sort up here when it was a model. I did not store a TV in the built-in but I used it to store my Stampin' Up work stuff,stamps and some of the things I treasure.

This is the view of my craft room as you walk into the space from my bedroom. I have a crafting table centered in the middle of the room. I like to stand and work on projects, so this tall table works great. You can't see from this view but there is shelving on both sides of the tall table. I got the table at Cost Plus World Market. Plus, if i have a friend or two over to craft, there is plenty of room.

As you step closer into the room, this is the view of some storage (on the left) that I purchased at Michaels Craft store. In the back corner is another craft table (I bought online through Target.com). Above the table to the right is my punch storage.

I store my Card Stock, Designer Series Paper, Business Files, Extra Catalogs, Extra Ribbon, etc. in this storage unit. I store my scissors, adhesive, etc. on the peg board located on the side. I still need to organize my paper. That's for another day. :0)

This is where I spent a lot of my time when I am thinking of ideas to come up with. In one of the small baskets, I store tape runners, crop-a-dile, stamp cleaner, glue dots, dimensionals. In the small metal container (I got a while ago in the dollar bin at Target), I store sponge daubers (which have labels on them for each color that was used on them). To label my sponge daubers, I used a White Avery Return Address label and cut it in half, lengthwise, and wrote the name of the color I was using. Then wrapped it around the black plastic base of the sponge dauber. That way, when I wanted to sponge something using that same color, I already had one labeled for that specific color and I did not have to use a new one. One of the smaller baskets has embellishments like my Jewels, linen thread, baker's twine, etc. Above the table is a board where I can post things that inspire me.

This is one of my favorite additions! I love punches! I got this fabulous idea from the blog of another Stampin' Up Demonstrator (Mary Fish). She has such great ideas! Check out her blog when you get a chance! I got the rods at Ikea (Bygel Rail). I also got the little coordinating basket to hold my smaller punches. The basket was stored right next to the rails at the store.

This is a portion of the walk in closet in the craft room. I also got the white storage boxes and magazine holders at Ikea (Kassett Collection). The shelving was already there when we moved in. Thank goodness! Ha! Now, I have my Big Shot right next to all the die cuts and embossing folders that go with it. The boxes and magazine holders also have a labeling system on them. So, now I know what's in the boxes. I also have a pic of my twin brother and I in there. There is not a lot of wall space in our new house so I have to be creative on how to display pics. On the bottom right is a rolling file bin where I store some Card Stock scraps. I let my boys use them when they want to punch stuff out. They also have their own craft shelf in the closet (not pictured).

To the right of the closet is a shelf that holds some ribbon and embellishments. Then there is the built-in entertainment center. Oh yea, I forgot to mention....my kids like to draw pictures on Card Stock and tape them to my craft door. It warms my heart!

The Entertainment Center!

I really love this entertainment center. There is storage area on the bottom as well. On the far left is my laptop, my calendar (which I need a 2012 one now) a cute magnetic board, and a small shelf (also from Ikea). On the shelf, I store paperclips, paper to write notes, Past Convention books/gifts from my wonderful upline, Alicia!, my Ipod Shuffle, CD, and My Digital Studio. Also, on the table top are my Stampin' Up catalogs (Current and upcoming).

The center area holds my printer, pens, and a three tiered bin for my Stampin' Up Business. I also have some of my treasured things at the top.

The far right side stores some of my treasures on the top and bottom shelf. My Stampin' Up stamps are in the middle section.

I have storage baskets in the cupboards at the bottom of the entertainment center. I have labeled them using a Stampin' Up stamp and punch set and tied it to the handle using bakers twine.

That's my Craft Space! It still needs a little bit more work but that will come in time. Now, I'm off to Stamping! Have a wonderful day and Happy New Years to you!

Clearance Rack Blitz

2012-01-01T00:02:00.000-08:00

There are so many products in the Clearance Rack Blitz. Once the item sells out...that's it! Some items are priced at 80% off the retail price. There are also old-body style punches listed in the Blitz. Online orders must be placed by Jan.5th, 2012 at 11:50pm (MT) which is 10:50 Pacific Time (Southern Ca).

Click HERE to be directed to my SU Online store. Happy Shopping! Let me know what good deals you are able to score. There are more details on my Stampin' Up site.

Thank You!

2011-12-24T14:08:00.000-08:00

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I had so much fun making this Thank You card for my past hostess. You guys are the best! I had so much fun stamping with you wonderful ladies!

This card is a sampling of some of the FREE products you can earn during the Sale-a-bration promotion (Jan.24 - Mar.31, 2012).

During Sale-a-bration, you can choose one FREE product for every $50 you spend. Want to host a workshop to earn some fabulous hostess benefits? Contact me and we will get you started!

Let me know if you would like me to send you a catalog. I will add you to my mailing list.

Have a great day!

Ness

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December is flying by...

2011-12-10T22:04:00.000-08:00

Hey there fellow stampers,

December is going by so fast. However, I must admit, I'm ready for the kids to be on Winter Break and to have a relaxing Jammie Day. Ohhh....I can hear a Jammie and Craft day in my near future! I've had a couple of workshops this month and I wanted to post a couple of pics of the cards we made. Enjoy!

The "Merry and Bright" sentiment is kind of shiny because of the glare from the flash. The sentiment was stamped in Cherry Cobbler then heat embossed with Clear Embossing powder.

I really love the colors on this card. The Early Espresso and Marina Mist go so well together. This is a pretty and simple card. It's a great one to use if you are going to mass produce. I just love the bling!

This bottom pic is a package of "Snowman Soup." I don't remember where I got the idea from but I made a few of these this week and gave them away to the guests at the workshops. They are so cute! It's basically a clear cello bag which contains a Hot Chocolate Packet, a Hershey Kiss, a small Candy Cane, and a baggie of small marshmellows (Freeze Dried Snowballs). I cut the Old Olive Card Stock with the Top Note Die cute then embossed it using the Big Shot. Then I wrapped some retired ribbon around the top (to cover the staple) and tied on a little note about the Snowman Soup. My kids saw me making these and got so excited. So, of course I let them enjoy some Snowman Soup too!

Have a wonderful Christmas and a Joyful New Years!

~Ness

Online Extravaganza is Coming!!!

2011-11-20T08:58:00.000-08:00

The Online Extravaganza is Coming!!

The Online Extravaganza, our annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season, begins Monday, November 21, 2011, and continues through Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

Savings include...FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express, 60 percent off select Designer Fabrics, and 30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle!

And...there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT]) - so make sure you don't miss the first 24 hours of the Online Extravaganza!

These deals are available online and with customer and workshop orders. To see them all and take advantage of the savings...

Log in on Monday, November 21, to my Online Store, look around, find out what the two special items are and then place your Holiday Online Extravaganza order!

Note: When you place your qualifying order on my Demonstrator Business Website you will be eligible for all the usual hostess benefits.

Pics of Holiday Cards

2011-11-19T15:08:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to share a few pics with you. Two of the projects were used at two recent workshops. The other two were just for fun.

I cased this stocking card from another Stampin' Up Demonstrator. I just can't remember which one right now. Sorry. It was simple to make and it's super cute. I used the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die and the Dear Santa stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog to make this card. If you are looking for a card to easily mass produce, this one is it.

For this card, I used the Rhinestone Jewels, Silver Embossing powder and Decorative Label punch.

For this card, I used the Decorative label and Boho Blossoms punches.The stamp set I used was Merry and Type.

I think this card is too cute. I colored it using blender pens and ink. I used the Polar Party stamp set. The sentiment was embossed with Pewter embossing powder.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Great Month of Promotions!

2011-10-12T11:21:00.000-07:00

Whoo Hoo! This a Fabuous Month of Promotions at Stampin' Up. The following promotions are for the month of October 2011. October 31st is the last day to take part of the following promotions.

Get a FREE Stamp Set!

That's right! During October, buy two Simply Sent Card Kits and get a coordinating stamp set for FREE! This is a perfect item for those of you who are just getting into paper crafting. The cards are pre-cut and scored. There is a variety to pick from. All you have to do is embellish them with the included embellishments. The stamp is separate.Click HERE to go to my site to see the different Simply Sent Kits and Stamp sets that are part of this promotion.

All I have to say about this Promotion is, "WOW!" Seriously, is this not the best Ever?! If you sign up to be a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, this month, you get a FREE Big Shot! Yup, you got that right. A FREE BIG SHOT! The Standard Starter Kit is only $175 (valued more than $345). If you were to buy the Big Shot, aside from this promotion, it costs $99.95. If you sign up to be a demonstrator this month, you get the Standard Starter Kit and Big Shot for $175 (plus tax and SH). The cost for both, without this promotion, would be about $274.95 ($175 + $99.95). Also, the Standard Starter Kit is valued at over $345. How can you not sign up? You also have the option of receiving up to $100 in FREE Stampin' Up products instead of getting the Big Shot. I wish they had this promotion when I signed up! :0)

If you have questions about what is entailed in being a demonstrator or are ready to sign up, send me an email or phone call and I will help you get started. I know there are a few of you I have spoken to who are in Love with the Big Shot and it's on your list. This is the perfect opportunity to get one. Plus, once your on my team of Stampin' Up Demonstrators, we get to meet and do some training and paper crafting together. Hey, that should seal the deal for ya! Heee Heee! Click HERE for more details.

Pumpkin Card

2011-09-28T12:33:00.001-07:00

This is a test. Trying to see if I can update my blog, via email, thru my cell phone.

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Open Craft Night

2011-08-16T22:18:00.000-07:00

I hope all of you are having a Fabulous Summer! It seems like it has been a whirlwind. The boys and I have been gone a lot this Summer. It seems like I am constantly trying to "catch up." It will be nice when they go back to school the end of this month. I think I'm more excited than they are.

I've just re-organized my craft room and I'm super excited about it. It is so much more user friendly. I just need to get my husband to hang a few things in here for me. I would do it myself but the power tools needed to get the job done, and I, are not friends. The last time I tried to hang curtains I ended up putting a big hole in the wall. Oooops! It's so funny, my boys (5 &6 yrs old) walked into my craft room and were in shock as to how clean it was. Let's just say, I usually have a few projects I'm working on at one time and I'm not always great about putting stuff away. Ya know, just in case I might need it for another upcoming project. Ha!

As August starts to come to an end, I am finishing up with one last Summer time Stampin' Up gathering. On Tuesday, August 23, 2011 I am having an "Open Craft Night" from 6-10pm. Basically, it's a night for all you new and old papercrafters to come hang out and work on some of your own personal projects. Just bring your cardstock, ink, stamp set, adhesive, etc.. and we can share ideas and inspiration. I will share my punches, stamps and Big Shot with ya. Even if you are a "New" papercrafter or simply curious as to what this stuff is all about, come and check things out. I will get you working on something simple and cute.

The cost is totally FREE! (See......there is no reason for you not to come)

I will have some light snacks and beverages for ya. I'm also working on some cute lil' gifts to give the attendees. My brain is overflowing with ideas right now!

Have a Great rest of the week and I hope to see you next Tuesday!

~Ness

Stampin' Up Convention 2011

2011-07-22T15:29:00.000-07:00

I had the glorious opportunity to attend the Stampin' Up Convention this year in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is my 2nd year attending and I was just as blown away this year as the previous year.
There was so much to see and do. I took too many pics to place on my blog so I decided to pick a few of my favorites. These were taken of the " Flirtatious Product Suite." I love the bright and playful colors. It just puts me in a Happy mood. This product suite can be found in the New Idea Book and Catalog that was just released this July (pg.126).

I really liked the fans (in the pic below). They are so cute. I wish I had a spot in my house where I could display something like that (without the kids touching it).

One of the first things we do on the first day of convention is go pick up our bags. At check in, we were handed a Beautiful Black bag with embroidered flowers. I updated my profile pic with one that was taken of me at Convention (holding my black bag). We were also handed a few stamp sets, to place in our bag, and use at our make-n-take session.

By the time Convention was over and I had to pack up my suitcase, I was worried all my FREE stuff would not fit. Luckily I had left some room in my suitcase for all the wonderful stuff I got to take home.

Overall, Convention was amazing and I am looking forward to next year!

$99 Starter Kit and FREE Project Kit Promotion

2011-07-08T22:18:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Up has a Fabulous Promotion for July 2011. This is a limited time promotion and is the perfect opportunity to start your Stampin' Up adventure. I know some of you have been "on the fence" about signing up before.....well, now is a great opportunity, just for you, at a great price!

The Starter Kit contains over $185 in products and business supplies, including products from the New 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

And there's MORE.......

If you sign up in July 2011, you will also receive a Christmas Keepsake project kit for FREE ($40 value).This kit contains everything you will need to create a Beautiful Keepsake box. You can visit my site for more details or simply contact me.

Projects

2011-05-14T23:12:00.000-07:00

I recently had my first class since we moved to Camarillo. I had a really great time with the ladies. They were so sweet! I made these post it note holders for them. I had so much fun making these. I think it was partially because I knew they would be really excited to receive them. It's hard to see in the pic but I put Dazzling Diamonds on the inside of the flowers too. The top pic shows the holders closed and the bottom is a pic showing you what they look like when they are opened. I can't remember right now where exactly I got the directions for these cute holders. If you really want to know, simply email me and I should have located the info by then. :0) Enjoy your day!

Teacher "Thank You's"

2011-05-14T22:54:00.000-07:00

I made these for my son's preschool teachers. I just wanted to share the different options you can do with Stampin' Up products. I took a plain white gift bag and dressed it up with some Designer Series paper, ribbon and stamped cardstock. It's hard to see but the Orange colored flowers are actually heat embossed with Tangerine Tango embossing powder. The gift card holder was simple to make and it turned out pretty cute, I must say. I used velcro w/adhesive to keep the gift card holder closed. On the bottle of flavored soda, I simply wrapped it was DSP and added a small tag and ribbon. I delivered the soda and gift card inside of the gift bag. I hope they liked it!

Thinking of you....

2011-05-14T22:28:00.000-07:00

I made this card for my husband. Every once in a while I make and card and send it to my husband at his office. I like to surprise him from time to time to let him know how much I love and appreciate him. He is such a wonderful man and I like to remind him how much I cherish him.

This card was made using the following Stampin' Up supplies:

Summer Splash Stamp Set (Summer Mini)

Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder (Summer Mini)

CS: Whisper White, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise,Naturals White

Ink: Real Red, Tempting Turqouise,Crumb Cake,Bashful Blue

White Baker's Twine (Summer Mini)

Pewter Build-a-Brad

*I made the clouds by stamping the outer edges of a punched out piece of cardstock from a 1 3/4" Scallop Circle XL punch.

Box to match the card

2011-04-12T15:06:00.000-07:00

Here is a little treat tote I made at the last mintue to match the card from the earlier post. It was made using the Bigz XL Fancy Favor with the Big Shot. I also embossed the box (before I folded it) with the textured impressions Vintage Wallpaper.It's kind of hard to see but the Four Frames stamp was stamped with Versamark Pad, covered with White Stampin' Emboss powder then heated up with the Heating tool. It produced a white shiny textured stamped image. I stamped white tissue paper with the key stamp(w/Cherry Cobbler) from the Artistic Etchings stamp set.

The Countdown begins....

2011-04-12T10:21:00.000-07:00

I am Officially registered for the Stampin' Up Convention 2011!!! Convention is held in Salt Lake City, Utah. It is an amazing event where Stampin' Up Demonstrators get together and get spoiled and pampered by the Stampin' Up Company. Not only do we get lots of great gifts but we are also educated on the company and how to run an efficient home based business. I love every second of it. There are lots of demonstrations, hundreds of card examples, different examples of products made using Stampin' Up items, games, entertainment, the list goes on and on.....

Today my 6yr old is home sick. I feel so bad for the little guy. Once I picked him up from school yesterday, I saw the look on his face which told me everything I needed to know. He just had such a sad look. He told me he had a headache. Took his temp at home and it was 101. So, today is a lay low day for him.

This morning I made a card using some of the items in this month's Special. Click HERE for more details on the Special.

This is what was used to make the card:

Paper: Not Quite Navy(textured), Cherry Cobbler, Paisley Petals (DSP),Watercolor paper

Ink: Staz On Jet Black, Not Quite Navy,Smooch Spritz(Silver Foil)

Stamps: Four Frames, All You Do

Ribbon: Crochet Trim Victoria, 1/2 seam binding ribbon in Baja Breeze(Occ.Mini Catalog)

Punch: Extra Large Decorative Label

Extras: Trinket Key (Occ.Mini Catalog), Jewels basic pearl

Embossing folder: Text.Impressions Vintage Wallpaper (used w/BigShot)

Enjoy your day!

~Ness

I'm totally doing the Happy Dance today!

2011-04-06T11:59:00.001-07:00

I was just exchanging text messages with my upline, (the Fabulous Alicia), telling her I had just registered for the 2011 Stampin' Up Convention. I am soooo excited. I went with Alicia last year and I was blown away from the very beginning of Convention up the very last second of Convention last year. Alicia and I are heading back to Utah, this Summer, to celebrate with our fellow paper crafters. Let me tell ya....Stampin' Up knows how to throw a party! Really, it's more like a 4 day long party. I was exhausted at the end. I am looking forward to spending time with my crafting pal at Convention this year. So, onto business: As most of you know, I have moved away from Riverside to a Beautiful city called Camarillo. I absolutely love it here. The weather is gorgeous. The people are extremely nice. I've met a group of Moms at my sons Kindergarten who are awesome. I know some of you ladies may be reading this right now. Thank you for welcoming me to the neighborhood. My family and I really appreciate how sweet and welcoming you have all been. :0) I am going to try and get my business out to the neighborhood this month. I am eager to share what I love! I know papercrafting is not for everyone, so if you are not interested, I won't be offended at all....but ......I may try to get to come over for a class or two. Once you make a cute card or scrapbook page, you may be hooked. That's how it all started for me.

Spring is Blossoming

Stampin up is running a special for the month of April (1st- 30th), called Spring is Blossoming. The stamp set is so cute and it coordinates with XL Decorative Label punch. The Paisley Petals Designer paper is full of Vibrant Spring colors. Now, you need to know that these two items are "sneak peek" items. After April (when the Special is over), they will not be available until the New 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog comes out on July 1, 2011.

Details: You can order the Four Frames Stamp Set (clear or wood) and/or the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper with a $20 minimum purchase or get them FREE when you host a $350 workshop (pre tx,SH).

Click HERE and you will be re-directed to my Stampin' Up site to see the Special. You gotta check it out, it's too cute to miss!

I've pre-ordered both the Stamp set and the Paisley Petals paper. I actually have them sitting on my craft table and they are screaming for me to open them. I think Today is the Day! See now, that is one of the benefits to being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, you get to pre-order the new stuff and play with it before it's available to the general public. If you are interested in becoming a Demonstrator or simply have questions about it, feel free to call or email me.

Have a Fabulous Day!!!!

~Ness

April is almost here...

2011-03-25T12:27:00.000-07:00

I am enjoying my craft room sooooo much! Thank you to my hubby!

Cardstock: Crumb cake, Ridding Hood Red.
DSP: First Edition
Ink: Crumb Cake, Ridding Hood Red, Basic Black
Stamp set: Clearly for You

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Ridding Hood Red, Very Vanilla
DSP: First Edition
Ink: Crumb Cake, Ridding Hood Red, Basic Black
Stamp Set: Clearly for You
Punches: Boho Blossoms Extra Large, Scallop Edge Border

Cardstock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Ridding Hood Red

Ink: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Ridding Hood Red

Stamp Set: Notably Ornate

Xtras: Basic Pearl Jewels, Jumbo Eyelets in Pewter, Crochet Trim Victoria 5/8" ribbon

Embossing Folder: Textured Impressions Vintage Wallpaper (used with the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine)

I still cannot believe how fast time has flown this year. My lil' guy will be 5yrs old next month. WOW! I just got him registered for Kindergarten this AM. How weird. I know he will have a blast, just like his big brother.

I'm sitting here in my craft room remembering all the good times I had, with my dear friends, before we moved. It's soooo true....you don't realize what you have until you don't have it anymore. I really miss my dear friends! A note from me to you......make the time to spend with your friends. It could be something like meeting up with a fellow papercrafter (my favorite times) doing what you love, having a cup of coffee, meeting at the park with the kids after school, or even simply just dropping by to say, "Hi." Don't feel like you have to clean your house and get all prettied up, just have a friend over and forget everything else. Nobody cares if you emptied the dishwasher, folded the pile of clothes in the laundry basket, etc. I wish I had invested more time with my friends before I moved. Just know how much I cherish you all even if I'm not in the same city. Just do me a favor and simply love, cherish and respect your dear friendships because you never know what life is going to toss ya.

OK....on to business...HA! I have a couple of cards to share with you. The first two are 3x3 Note cards. They are simple and cute. I made the 3rd card (The black one) for my hubby. I'm going to mail it to him at his work. I am so proud of him and all of the sacrafices he has made for our family. He is a wonderful man!

Enjoy your weekend!!!

~Ness

Finally Settled and Unpacked!

2011-03-23T11:41:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

We are finally settled into our new home. I unpacked my craft area this week and had the time to make a few cards. I am in such a Happy Place right now. If only you could see the smile on my face! :0) I have to set the timer on my phone so I don't forget to pick up my kids at school. I often loose track of time when I am crafting away.

A little reminder on the Sale-a-bration Promotion that is going on right now and will end on March.31st, 2010 (next Thursday). How can I earn FREE Stamps, you ask???

Sale-a-bration

There are 3 Easy Ways.....

(1) Spend $50 (pre TX/S&H)and earn (1) Free Sale-a-bration product of your choice. Note: you get one Free Sale-a-bration set for every $50 you spend. So, if you spend $100, you get to choose 2 Free Stamp sets.
(2) Host a workshop of at least $300 and earn (1) Free Sale-a-bration product in addtion to the generous hostess benefits
(3) Join Stampin' Up by becoming a demonstrator during Sale-a-bration and get 15% off your Starter Kit. Plus, get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in Free products.

If you are just now getting into papercrafting (card making, scrapbooking,etc.) make sure to subscribe to my Stampin' Up Newsletter (via my Stampin'Up site) and this blog to get updates on Promotions, Ideas and Examples to get your "Mojo" going.

Click HERE for more info.

Card Stock: Garden Green, Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake
Ink: Crumb Cake, Garden Green
Accessory: Linen thread
Stamp set: Growing Green

Card Stock: Garden Green, Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake Whisper White

Ink: Crumb Cake

Accessory: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Very Vanilla Brad, Mini Library Clip

Stamp set: Simple Friendship

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Garden Green

Designer Series Paper: Woodland Walk
Ink: Garden Green, Crumb Cake

Accessory: 5/8" Satin Ribbon in Very Vanilla
Punch: Scallop Trim Border
Stamp Set: Simple Friendship

Card Stock: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Rose Red

Designer Series Paper: First Edition

Ink:Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Pear Pizzaz

Accessory: Linen thread,

Stamp Set: Bliss (in the current Sale-a-bration Catalog)

I hope you all have a Fabulous Day and are able to get some "You Time" in to do some Crafting!

New Card Creations

2011-01-29T11:46:00.001-08:00

I've recently had a lot of time to do "what I love!" and this is what I came out with. Enjoy!

I made this card and box set to give my girlfriend for her Birthday. I was inspired by the card on pg.10 of the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. I really liked the colors and they are a reflection of my girlfriends natural style.

The stamp sets I used were Punch Potpourri and Afterthoughts (both are hostess, level 1). The punches were Full Heart Punch and Boho Blossoms. The treat box was made using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and Fancy Favor Die (need to use with the Big Shot).

I later filled the box with Chocolate Heart Candies.

I made this card for another girlfriend. I think this shabby chic style totally reflects her style. I used the Framed Tulips Ebossing Folder, a small Beveled Windowpane and First Edition DSP (all items are in the Occasions Mini Catalog).

This card was made with the Bliss Stamp Set (Sale-a-bration catalog), Beautiful Wings Embosslit (use w/Big Shot) and an Antique Brad.

This card was made using the Clearly For You (Occasions Mini Catalog) and Bliss (Sale-a-bration Catalog)Stamp sets, Scallop Trim Border Punch and Designer Label Punch. I also used the Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware and a Basic Jewel on the top of the crown.

This card was made using the Notes and Details Stamp Set (Occasions Mini Catalog), Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Square Lattice Embssing Folder and Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (used w/Big Shot).

The Sale-a-bration has arrived!

2011-01-29T09:28:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite times of the year, other than Christmas. Every year, Stampin' Up releases a "Sale-a-bration" catalog. This years catalog was just released and runs from January 25-March 31,2011. For those of you who are familiar with the Sale-a-bration period, you must be as excited as me. If you are not familiar with how it all works, let me explain.....

During the above listed time frame, there are three (3) easy ways to earn FREE Stampin' Up Products:

(1) Spend $50 and earn one (1) free Sale-A-Bration product of your choice.

(2) Host a workshop of atleast $300 (net sales before S&H,tx) and earn (1) one free Sale-A-Bration product in addition to the generous hostess benefits.

(3) Join Stampin' Up by becoming a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and get 15% off your Starter Kit. Plus, get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in free products.

You can view the Sale-A-Bration Catalog online by clicking here.

If you are interested in hosting a workshop, let me give you an idea of what you, as the hostess, are eligible to receive if you host a $300 workshop:

$35 in free product
(1) One free Level 1 or Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set
and.....(1) free Sale-a-bration product

Sounds good, huh? Well, if you are interested in hosting a workshop, call or email me and I will put it together for you!

New Year with lots to do!

2011-01-06T22:46:00.000-08:00

I just checked my Blog and saw my last entry was in September. WOW! I guess I've been a bit busy since then. There have been a lot of changes going on with our Household. We sold our house, in October, which was sooo sad. We also sold our Sailboat. Then we moved into an Apartment. Now, keep in mind, this is all in anticipation of a possible job relocation for my hubby. My hubby starts his new job in a different County this coming Monday. Which means, we have been house hunting for a little bit. I think we found one. Wish us luck!

As far as papercrafting.....I've not done any since I think....September or October. Pretty sad. I went from having my craft room to only taking a small amount of SU stuff with me to the Apartment. I organized my goods about 3 weeks ago but have not found the time (or space) to use it. That is a goal for me right now. I really, really need some craft time! I am definately going to be on a mission this month.

I don't have any photos to share with you at this time. However, once I do....I will make sure to post them.

I do, however, have a Stampin' Up Special to share with you.

Filled with Love Promotion
Promotion dates: Dec.17, 2010 - January 24, 2011

You will get a FREE Package of Itty Bitty Buttons when you purchase the Filled with Love Bundle.

Item#124380 (Wood Mounted) for $32.90
Items#124381 (Clear Mount) for $26.90

Simply click HERE to be redirected to my Stampin' Up page to see more details.

NEW CATALOGS
I've updated my site to reflect the new Occasions Mini Catalog (Jan.4,2011 - Apr.30, 2011). The Sale-a-Bration Catalog will not be effective until Jan.25, 2011 and will run until Mar. 31, 2011.

2010-09-01T20:18:00.000-07:00

The New Holiday Mini Catalog is HERE!

All I can say is.....WOW! There are so many Cute and Beautiful things in this New Holiday Mini. Can you believe they have fabric that matches the Designer Series Paper, Ink and even Buttons?? Yea, it's amazing! You HAVE to check out this Mini. If you like making your Holiday cards or just need some ideas......look no further, the Holiday Mini is for You!

Another thing, I am so excited about the Craft Tote Recruiting Promotion! The Tote is very cute. I actually bought one at Convention this year. I can fit so many things in it. Hey...there is also Designer Series Paper that matches the Tote. Yea...Really!!! Check out all the details below.

Dates: September 1, 2010 - October 18, 2010 (or until supplies last)

Details: New Recruits who join Stampin' Up, as a demonstrator, during the promotion period will receive a FREE Craft Tote (value: $39.95) with the purchase of their starter kit.

Go to my Stampin' Up site for more details. Click HERE.

Have a wonderful evening and have a great Holiday weekend!

~Ness

2010-08-30T16:37:00.000-07:00

I really liked the way this card turned out. It's very simple yet classy. For this project I used the following:

Base: Natural CS, texturized w/ Textured Impressions Vintage Wallpaper

Red Riding Hood CS (3" x 4 1/4")

Black CS (2 3/4" x 4")

Imaged stamped on Natural CS (2 1/2" x 3 3/4")

Stamp sets: Artistic Etchings (SU), Because I care (SU)

Punch: 1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large

Ink: Red Riding Hood, Basic Black, StazOn Blk

Embossing Powder: Clear. The Eiffel Tower was stamped using StazOn Black then Clear embossing Powder was added then heated with Heating Tool. The image is raised a bit with a smooth surface.

I will add the others tomorrow! Have a great day!

Is it almost September, already???

2010-08-30T14:30:00.000-07:00

Seriously, where has the time gone? It seems like Summer just started the other day and look, here we are almost starting September. We had a slow busy summer, if that makes sense. I'm not exactly sure what we did but we were busy doing it.

My craft room got somewhat of a "make-over" or for better words a "de-cluttering." I should have done it a very long time ago. It's much easier to find stuff now.....imagine that!

Our oldest son has started Kindergarten this past week and our youngest goes back to PreK in about 2 weeks. I love my boys but I am definately looking forward to some Quiet Time at home. My hubby took the boys to the park this past weekend and gave me a couple hours of Quiet Time. It was sooooo nice! I spent the time making cards in the craft room. It was so nice to actually finish something that I started. Yea, that never happens. Those of you with kids can totally understand that!

I made a few different cards with some of my New Stampin' Up supplies. I was so excited to actaully get to use my new stuff. The "norm" is.....I order SU stuff, it arrives and it sits in my craft room for about a month before I actually get a free moment to use it. It's like waiting a month after Christmas to open your Christmas gift. Torture....really, it is for us papercrafters. This time I had to wait 4 days to play with my new stuff. So, you can just guess how excited I was!

OK....onto the Stampin' Up business stuff. The Holiday Mini starts on Wed., Sept.1st, 2010. There are so many great things in this Catalog. I wish I could order them all. The catalog runs from September 1, 2010 to January 3, 2011. There are New Designer Fabrics that match the Designer Series Paper...plus, Big Designer Buttons to match. Wayyyyy too cute, let me tell ya! I will update my blog, on Sept.1st, with the link to the Holiday Mini. You are going to Love it!

Bye for now. I will post some pics of the cards I made this weekend in a bit! Have a wonderful rest of the day!

The New Catty is Here!

2010-07-03T01:12:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

The New 2010-2011 Catalog has just arrived. It runs from July 2010 through June 2011. Some of the products and colors have been retired but.....there are also new ones to take their place.

There are some really great new stamp sets and I love the new colors SU brought in.

Also, before I forget. If you are on my list to receive my Newsletters, I just sent out the July Newsletter and forgot to change the heading. So...the heading will read as if it was June's Newsletter when in fact it's July. Thnx!

If you are not on my newsletter list and would like to be added, please email me your email address and I will add ya. :0)

Ness's Summer Specials:

If you host a class or workshop in July or August 2010...I will give you a New 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. I will also give you a Getting Started Collection of 8 1/2" by 11" Smooth Card Stock (value $6.95) and the choice of any color Classic Stampin' Pad (value: $5.95).

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

"Check it out" Event

Cost: Free

When: July 13, 2010 (Tues) 7pm-9pm

Where: My House

We are going to "Check Out" the new colors and a few new stamp sets. There is also going to be a make and take. This is your time to order some of the new colored card stock and ink. There are also new stamp sets with coordinating punches.

Boxes, Boxes and More Boxes

Cost: $10 per person

When: August 5, 2010 (Thurs) 7pm - 9:30p

Where: My House

We will be making 5 decorative gift boxes. Let me know if you plan on attending, that way I will have your supplies ready.

Stampin' Up Convention

2010-06-17T16:08:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about going to the Stampin' Up Convention this year!! It will take place in Salt Lake City,Utah. Anyone ever been to Salt Lake before??? My upline (Alicia), and friend, will be flying out and staying together. It is going to be a BLAST! So, I will be out of reach July 21-24th.

I have something to share.....Alicia made this amazing "Convention" booklet for me. I absolutely LOVE it! It is so cute! She filled it with tons of information regarding the Convention. This is my first SU Convention, so I was not really sure what to expect or what to bring. Well, not anymore. Alicia has laid it all out for me. What a Great Friend! Thnx, Alicia!

Have a wonderful Day!

Some Projects!

2010-05-28T16:04:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

OK....I'm here...I really am. It's just amazing how busy life can be or I should say how busy I let life keep me. :0)

I have been doing a little bit of papercrafting, here and there, I just don't post everthing. But...I have a few recent items I would like to share with ya. This one is a little note pad of paper I made. I took several sheets of the Whisper White CS and cut them down to size ( I made 4 sheets out of 1 piece of 8 1/2 x 11 CS). Each piece of paper, on this pad, has the stamped image at the top. Here are the items I used for this one:

CS: Naturals Ivory, Soft Suede (SU)
DSP: Sweet Pea Paper Stack (SU)
Ink: Soft Suede,Pretty in Pink (SU)
Linen thread (SU)
Stamps: Vintage Vogue, Picture This (SU)
Punches: SU

Here is a card I made. Great for a Graduation Card.

I got the idea for these 2 cards from the SU Occasions Mini Catalog (Jan-Apr.). They are 3x3 note cards. One sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 will make the base for 3 of thes cards. Pretty cool.

I bought the mailboxes (undecorated) at Target. I got them in the dollar bin (yup, only $1) around Valentine's Day. I stocked up on them with the intention of saving them for a future project. I am going fill them with Chocolate pieces and a gift card and give them to my boys teachers. I hope they like them. I also made a coordinating 3x3 card to go with them.

I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend!

I will get back with ya soon for an update on the New things going on with SU and the new Colors they are bringing in.

Stampin' Pastels

2010-02-22T08:27:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. We for sure needed the little bit of rain we got this weekend. We pretty much stayed at home this weekend so our youngest child could recover from having a cold. Since we stayed home, I got some craft time in. This past Saturday I held my monthly Technique class. This month's class was "Stampin' Pastels." I really like this technique. It's easy to use and it produces a soft and beautiful look.

All you need to produce this look is a Versamark Pad and some Stampin' Pastels.

We made 2 cards, using Stampin' Pastels, and one treat box using basic stamping.

For the Medallion card, we used the following supplies:
Stamp: Medallion* and Whimsical Words**
CS: Very Vanilla, Mellow Moss, So Saffron
Ink: Mellow Moss (for sentiment)
Chalk: Mellow Moss, So Saffron
Extras: Glue dot to adhere Pearl (from Pretties kit)
*Medallion stamp is from Idea Book and Catalog (pg.133, $17.95)
**Whimsical Words stamp from Sale-a-bration booklet (pg.8)and can be earned through promotion which ends March 31,2010

This card was simple yet let's the receiver know how you feel. We only used 2 colors, other than the Whisper White CS. It's hard to see in the photo but the strip of Chocolate Chip CS had been embossed with little dots using the Big Shot and a Texturz Plate.

Stamp:For all you do (flower)*, Whimsical Words**

CS: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Almost Amathyst

Ink: Almost Amathyst, Chocolate Chip

Chalk: Almost Amathyst

Punch: Wide Oval

Extras:Rhinestone Brad

* For all you do stamp set is from Idea Book and Catalog (pg.118, $28.95)

**Whimsical Words from Sale-a-bration booklet (pg.8)and can be earned through Sale-a-bration promotion which ends March 31,2010.

This little Treat Bag Cover is so cute! It can store a gift card, which is what I have inside this one, or you can fill the little bag with a few little Chocolate pieces. It's hard to see from the photo but the Circles are all textured using my Big Shot and Texturz plates. This project is also very versatile. Especially if you have the Whimsical words set which has multiple sentiments.

Stamp: Whimsical Words

CS: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo,Old Olive

Ink: Melon Mambo, Old Olive

Punch:Scallop Trim Border*

Extras: 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Pumpkin Pie,Texturz Plates using Big Shot

*Scallop Trim Border Punch (pg.9) is from the Sale-a-bration booklet and can be earned throught promotion which runs till March 31,2010.

Have a great day and enjoy Stampin'!

Reminder: Next Month's class is Heat Embossing and Emboss Resist. It's on Saturday, March 20th, 2010. Click HERE to see more info.

2010-02-16T17:09:00.000-08:00

STAMPIN' UP

BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP COUPON SPECIAL OFFER

Right now, Stampin' Up is offering a special. For every $20 spent on products from the Build-a-Bear Workshop Collection, receive a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase at any Build-a-Bear Workshop store. Purchase from the Build-a-Bear Workshop Collection can be made via online, through me or through a Workshop. Just click on one of the above links, click on the Occasions Mini Catalog. Items are listed on pgs.38-40.

Dates: January 5 - April 30, 2010

Eligible qualifying items are listed in the 2010 Occasion Mini Catalog (pg.38-40). Coupon will automatically be added to the order once the qualifying purchase has been met and it will ship with customers order.

Coupon is printed in English only and has no cash value.

Coupon includes: $5 off $25 purchase (expires: Dec.31,2010) plus Free 1,000 Bear Bills Web Code. Coupon will be automatically added to the order once the qualifying purchase has been met and will ship with customers order.

Unique web codes for Buildabearville.com This is an award winning Builid-a-Bear Workshop virtual world where kids can go online and create a virtual character and play. Also, when kids buy a bear at a Build-a-Bear Workshop, they also get a virtual bear to play with on the site.

There are also restrictions.

Not valid on prior purchases, a Build-a-Party Celebration, Bear Buck$ cards, in Buid-a-Bear Workshop within Rainforest Cafe or in Build-a-Dino within T-REX Cafe. Not valid with any other offer.

Photocopied coupons are not valid

Valid in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada only.

Limit one coupon per person, per visit.

Void where prohibited or restricted.

Where required, cash value is 1/100 of 1 cent.

Not valid at http://www.buildabear.com/ or http://www.buildadino.com/.

Contact me if you have any questions.

Valentine's Projects

2010-02-06T08:53:00.000-08:00

Hey there! Here a few items I've recently made. The Valentine's Day Projects are for my boys teachers. All of the items were really easy to make. I've listed the supplies used for each item in the event you want to duplicate it. If you need any help or guidance, please let me know. I would be more than happy to help ya. Have a wonderful day!

Watercolor Thank You Card

Paper: Watercolor paper, Bashful Blue CS,Old Olive CS
Ink: StazOn (Jet Black), Old Olive, Pixie Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Yoyo Yellow
Blender Pen used to color in stamped image
Mini Library Clips
Stamp Set: Happy Moments (Sale-a-bration booklet)

Example taken from the Sale-a-bration booklet, pg.5

Post It Note Holder

Template from Splitcoaststamers.com. I used the variation of the Matchbook Post It Note Holder by Cindy Coutts

Paper: Brilliant Blue CS, Jersey Shore DSP (retired)
Brads: Silver
Punch: Wide Oval, Scallop Edge
Ribbon: Jersey (retired)

Lady Bug Treat Bag Holder

Tutorial from Splitcoaststampers.com by Beate Johns

Paper: Real Red CS, Black, Whisper White CS
Ink: Basic Black, Real Red
Watercolor pencils used to color in stamped image
Stampin' Glitter: Dazzling Diamonds
Brad: Silver
Punch: 1" Circle, Scallop Trim Border (Sale-a-bration booklet)
Stampin' Dimensionals used on Bee
Stamp Set: Love Bug, pg.12 in catalog

Valentine Treat Bag Cover

Tutorial from Splitcoaststampers.com by Beate Johns

Paper: Melon Mambo CS, Soft Suede CS, Whisper White CS

Ink: Melon Mambo, Soft Suede

Stampin' Glitter: Dazzling Diamonds (adhered with 2 way glue)

Ribbon: 15/16" Choc.Chip Satin

Punch: Scallop Trim Border (Sale-a-bration booklet)

Stamp Set: Holiday Best (pg.13 in catalog) and Sprinkles (pg.132)

I used Velcro Adhesive for top closure

It's hard to see on this photo but the little pink hearts are filled with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.

Some card making time

2010-01-04T17:57:00.000-08:00

I wanted to post a few things I recently made during the Christmas break. I plan to give them out as door prizes for the upcoming classes and the Open House. I think they are sooo cute. I had a lot of fun making these projects.

I scanned my project binder and found a few other things I want to make for my class attendees. I cannot wait to see how they turn out.

Here is what I used for the first set of cards and box:

Stamp Set: Enjoy Every Moment, For all you do

Ink: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Bashful Blue

Paper: DSP (Retired) Washington Apple, CS Pumpkin Pie, Real Red,Bashful Blue,Whisper White

Embellishments: Real Red Brads (Bold Brights set)

Ribbon: Real Red 1/4" and 5/8"grosgrain,Pumpkin Pie striped grosgrain

Punches: 1/2" and 3/4" Circle

Big Shot with Texturz Plate: Backgrounds 1 (small dots)

The second set of cards and box used:

Stamp set: Loads of Love,Greetings Earthlings

Ink: Tempting Turquoise,Certainly Celery, StazOn Black

Watercolor Pencils and Aqua Painter

Paper: DSP (Retired) Rainbow Sherbet, CS Tempting Turquoise,Apricot Appeal,Gable Green,Whisper White

Embellishments: Star Brad, Bold Brights Brad and button,Silver Elastic Cord
Punch: Wide Oval

All of the supplies were from Stampin' Up.

Enjoy! and I hope to see ya soon!

It's been wayyyy too long.....

2010-01-01T08:34:00.001-08:00

OK...I'm really here. Life just seems to have a way of taking over. I have been pretty busy just with little things. I know you can all relate. As far as papercrafting, I have been working on putting together my craft room. It's almost there....I've also been doing a little bit of Stampin' Up stuff as well. I've posted a few photos of some things I've done. I've also posted a photo of a Thanksgiving seating card my good friend, Amber, had made. She is too crafty!! Some photos are at the top of the post. Sorry....this program is not letting me put the photos where I want them!

I am also putting some classes together for this year. I cannot believe it is 2010 already!

Here is a list of the upcoming classes:

Thurs., Jan.21, 2010 (7:30-9:30pm) Watercoloring

Sat., Feb.20, 2010 (9:30-11:30am) Using Stampin' Pastels

Sat., Mar. 20, 2010 (9:30-11:30am) Heat Embossing and Emboss Resist

Sat., April 24, 2010 (9:30-11:30am) Masking and Reverse Masking

The cost is $10 per person, per class, and pre-registration (with Payment) is required. Check out my SU website for more info.

I am also hosting a Sale-a-Bration Open House on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 (9:30am-12:30pm). The Sale-a-Bration promotion runs from January 5-March 31, 2010. You spend $50 (pre tx and SH) and you get a free item from the Sale-a-Bration catalog or a free stamp set from the current Idea Book and Catalog (value of $15.95 or less). Also, the Occasions Mini Catalog starts on January 5th and runs until April 30, 2010. There are so many cute things in both of them. Come to the Open House and check them out. There is no RSVP required for the Open House, however, if you DO RSVP, by January 24th, you will receive a special gift when you arrive to the Open House.

Halloween Treats

2009-10-13T17:10:00.001-07:00

Ok...I wasn't going to make Halloween treats for the boys classmates but my good friend (Riki) said she was going to make some for her kids friends......so, I decided I should make some for my boys. I was not sure exactly what to make. I knew I wanted something really, really easy. So....upon searching my many craft idea files (on the computer) I found these cute little spiders. I found the idea at http://papersmiles.blogspot.com/2008/10/punchy-spider.html.

They are really easy to make and very inexpensive. I bought 2 bags of the small York Peppermint Patties (in the Halloween Candy Section) at a local store, using coupons (which saved a couple of bucks). Also, Cardstock is pretty inexpensive, which made these cute little spiders the perfect thing to make.

Craft Room

2009-10-07T12:01:00.000-07:00

Well, the Craft Room is now (somewhat) organized. Atleast I can now walk into the room without stepping on stuff. I still have more stuff to organize and put away (not shown in photo). Anyhow, just wanted to share my Craft Space with ya.

October Classes

2009-09-25T15:36:00.000-07:00

I've been testing out all of my SU stuff and I am sooooo excited to share them with you. The Sizzix Big Shot is an amazing tool. I have some texture plates we can use with the Big Shot. I cannot believe how easy it is to use. I also have the template for the Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die. You can see what it can make here.

I am hosting 2 classes in October. See below info for details:

Card Making Night
Date: Thurs., Oct.22nd,2009
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Location:My home
Cost: $10 (payment due by 10-12-09, so I can order supplies in time)

Making Gift Tags
Date: Tues, Oct.27th, 2009
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: My home
Cost: $5 (payment due by 10-16-09, so I can order supplies in time

I'm going to do a Boxes class sometime in early November. Make sure to Subscribe to this post so you get updates.

Just a reminder about the Hostess specials:

From September 1- November 30 of 2009, host a $250 Stampin' Up! workshop, and choose any one item* from the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog for just $10.*offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

On October 1st, when "My Digital Studio" is released to customers, this offer will become even sweeter!

Host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50% off the retail price (retail price:$79.95; promotional price: $39.97)
If you hold a $400 Stampin' Up Workshop after October 1st, (when the "My Digital Studio" is released), you will be eligible for both a $10 Holiday Mini item and 50% off My Digital Studio.

Pumpkin Box

2009-09-18T15:02:00.000-07:00

Ahhhhh...how cute is this? I got the tutorial from (Becky Roberts at inkingidaho.blogspot.com). The box is about 2 1/2 in/. x 3 in. Iused one sheet of cardstock and had enough leftover to make about 1/2 of another box. I used the following supplies to make the box.

Paper: Pumpkin Pie (SU cardstock), Chocolate Chip and Garden Green (SU textured cardstock)

Ink: Pumpkin Pie and Black

Punch: Wide Oval (SU)

This one was pretty easy to make. Just fill it with some small candy (candy corn, kisses) and it's perfect for a fall gift for a friend!

Two More Boxes

2009-09-12T22:40:00.000-07:00

I've made two more boxes using tutorials I've gathered from splitcoaststampers.com. It's a great site to gather ideas for papercrafting and using my SU products.

The Triangle Box was originally done by Beate Johns at Splitcoastampers.com. She is so amazing! These are the items used to make the box:
Stampset: For All You Do
Paper: Whisper White, (In Color-Cardstock) Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo
Ink: (In Color)Bermuda Bay,Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry
Ribbon: 1/2" Striped Grosgain in So Saffron
Brads: Silver

The 3 x 3 Note Card Box was originally done by Laurie Schmidlin at Splitcoaststampers.com. These are the items used to make the box:
Stampset: Enjoy Every Moment
Paper: Chocolate Chip,Summer Sun and the DSP is from a set no longer in the catalog
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Ribbon: 1/2" Striped Grosgrain in So Saffron
Brads: Silver

I hope you enjoyed checking out the boxes. There is more to come.

Ness

Two Boxes

2009-09-11T19:10:00.001-07:00

The day after the workshop, my friend (Christina) came over to make some boxes with me. She is absolutely amazing. A true natural at papercrafting.

We made a Milk Carton Box and then I ventured off to make a Pizza Box. The Milk Carton template was from Beate Johns and the Pizza Box template was from Jen del Muro, both at Splitcoaststampers.com.

Projects from September 2009 Workshop

2009-09-11T16:47:00.000-07:00

Thank You to all of the wonderful people who attended my "First Workshop." I had a great time! I am currently working on items to make for the next workshop. The October Workshop is going to be focused on Boxes. A few of you told me you would really like to be able to make a box or two to use to house gift cards, etc. for gift giving. Well, I aim to please......so, boxes it is. I will provide more info later.

I've attached photos of the two cards we made at the last workshop. We used the new Stampin' Up (In color) Colors for one of the cards. They are rich and beautiful colors.

The first one used the following:

Stampset:(SU) For All You Do

Paper:(SU) Rich Razzleberry,Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango,Whisper White

Ink: (SU) Old Olive,Soft Suede,Rich Razzleberry,Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango

Accessories: (SU) Ticket Corner Punch

I got the idea for this card from one I spotted on the Gallery at Splitcoaststampers.com. It's hard to see but a couple of the flowers and the butterfly have dimensionals underneath them to make them pop up a little bit.

The second one used the following:

Stampset: (SU) Enjoy Every Moment

Paper: (SU) Old Olive, Summer Sun, Whisper White, (Designer Series Paper: Tall Tales)

Ink: (SU) Chocolate Chip

Accessories: (SU) Silver Brads, So Saffron Ribbon, Photo Corner Punch

I got the idea for this one from one I spotted on the Gallery at Splitcoaststampers.com (#11785). I just changed it up a little bit.

September Hostess Promotion

2009-09-01T22:09:00.000-07:00

September is a month of "Sweet Rewards." From September 1- November 30 of 2009, host a $250 Stampin' Up! workshop, and choose any one item* from the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog for just $10.

*offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio

On October 1st, when "My Digital Studio" is released to customers, this offer will become even sweeter!

Host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50% off the retail price (retail price:$79.95; promotional price: $39.97)

If you hold a $400 Stampin' Up Workshop after October 1st, (when the "My Digital Studio" is released), you will be eligible for both a $10 Holiday Mini item and 50% off My Digital Studio. How sweet is that???

Contact me for more details.

Workshop coming up....

2009-08-28T14:42:00.001-07:00

For anyone who is interested, I am hosting my very own, first Stampin' Up workshop in September. Here is some info on it:

Date: Wed., Sept. 9th
Time: 6:30 pm till 9:30pm (or whenever we decide to close up shop)
Location: My house
Cost: Totally FREE

We will be doing 2 "make n' takes." I'm also going to be handing out a door prize, using the completed "door prize" tickets from each person. I'm gonna work on making a few extra things to "give away" at the workshop. Email me, if you have not already, if you are planning on attending. That way I will make sure to have enough supplies on hand for everyone. Also, bring your adhesive (glue stick, double sided tape or tape runner) and scissors.

Future workshops will have a low cost to cover supplies. However, since this is my first one, I'm gonna cover the cost of supplies. :0)

I also have a lot of other ideas (in my brain) which I still need to put on paper or onto this blog. A friend suggested a frequent attendee card. Where, each time you attend one of my workshops, I stamp your card and the 5th one is FREE. Genious! I think we are gonna go with that great idea! I plan on having one workshop a month, at my house, to keep my brain going and keep myself motivated to actually use all of the stuff I have.

I want to make this fun for everyone. So, if you have an idea of something you want to see, let me know and I will make sure to hook it up for ya.

Have a wonderful day!

Baby Shower Favors

2009-08-28T11:58:00.000-07:00

These are a couple of baby shower favors I made for my 2 Girlfriends. I got the ideas from Julie Buhler at http://paperpleasing.typepad.com/

Past Projects

2009-08-28T11:20:00.000-07:00

Here are a few items I made in the past. They were given as gifts. I used templates from other papercrafters. One was from Lauren Meader at http://laurenm.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/ and another was from Becky Roberts at http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/.

Blog for my papercraft creations

2009-08-28T09:11:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,
This blog was created so I could post and share some of my papercraft ideas,creations and inspirations. I've really enjoyed scrapbooking, making cards, boxes, etc. lately and it is an outlet for me. I've also recently signed up as a Stampin'Up demonstrator (to support my hobby). I will have more time in the near future (when kids go back to school) to post some of my papercraft creations. I am very excited to share with you. Stay posted!