Monthly swap - Happy Boot Day

Love the card but can't give any credit...too bad!
Stef

Comfort and Joy Card

This cute swap was made by Kathy White.

Stamp:
Scentsational Season
Word Play

Paper:
Be of Good Cheer DSP
Cherry Cobbler
Vanilla
Gumball Green

Other:
Dazzling Details
Scallop trim border punch
Bakers twine, Cherry Cobbler

Happy Stamping!
Stef

Joy Christmas Card

This is my favorite from this months swaps.  Thank you to Deb Lippert!

Stamps:

Joyous Celebration

More Merry Messages

Paper:

Cherry Cobbler

Basic Black

Very Vanilla

DSP:

Natural Composition

Ink:

Black

Cherry Cobbler

Soft Suede

Other:

Black embossing powder

Heat tool

Crochet ribbon

Jumbo Oval punch

Rhinestone jewel

Happy stamping! 

Stef

Frosty Friends Card

This card is from Susan Creer.

The kids are finally on the mend...hooray!  I took them to the doc yesterday and he gave them antibiotics.  They both had sinus infections and one even had an ear infection (no pain)!  I always waffle about taking them to the doc about every little thing but I was very glad that I did this time!

Hope you are having fun prepping for the holidays!

Stamps:
Frosty Friends
Mixed Medley
Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:
Raspberry Ripple
Pool Party
Whisper White

Ink:
Raspberry Ripple
Pool Party
Basic Black

Other:
Raspberry Ripple ribbon
Labels Framelits
Word Window Punch
Modern Label Punch
Fancy Fan Folder
Markers
Sponge
Dimensionals

Happy stamping!
Stef

Holiday Keepsakes Card

I LOVE this card!  It does not look as impressive in the pictures but the rhinestones and champagne glimmer paper really pop on the card.  I would love to give someone credit but there was no name.

Happy stamping!
Stef

Evergreen Card

This is another great card but does not look as good in photos.  I love this stamp set!!!  I was pleased to hear that it will be a carryover.  Shhh...

I am still at home with sick kiddos.  Travis and I are taking turns going to church today so that we can each have a moment of sanity.  LOL!   I get tonight so I can go to choir practice and also work with the kids choir to prep for the Christmas program.  I just love Christmas songs!!!

Happy stamping!
Stef

Ornament Joy Card

This is another great card from the monthly swap but there was no "recipe" inside the card so I don't know who created it.

Sorry for the lack of posting these past few days; my kiddos have been sick and I totally forgot about posting.  LOL!  

Happy stamping!
Stef

Merry Christmas Card

Thank you to Amy Petterson!

Stamps:
More Merry Messages
Christmas Lodge

Ink:
Cherry Cobbler

Paper:
Gumball Green
Cherry Cobbler
Be of Good Cheer DSP
Very Vanilla

Other:
Gumball Green marker
Basic Black marker
Extra lg oval punch
Designer Frames folders
Big Shot
Gumball Green ribbon
Dimensionals

Happy Stamping!
Stef

My stamping nook

Well...here goes!  I just spent over 12 hours sorting and pitching.  I had my sewing stuff and part of my stamp stuff in the closet and the rest of the stamp stuff was in the laundry room.  "Stuff" is such a great word; it accurately describes what we accumulate in our lives.  LOL!  Now the stamping closet is JUST FOR STAMPING (note to self).  Some of you have been curious what my nook looks like so here is the big reveal.  Hope you are not too disappointed. 

Below the desk (under the color caddy) there are plastic drawers of retired stamps, envelopes, etc.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Stef

Club Project Illuminated Evergreen card

The first card was my first effort but just not fancy enough for my club ladies!  I changed out the paper to Early Espresso from Basic Black and added a few layers and embellishments.  Hope you like it, Ladies!

Stamp Set:
Evergreen

Colors:
Early Espresso
Whisper White
Riding Hood Red

Punches:
Cupcake Builder (for the pot)

Supplies:
Early Espresso tulle
Faceted buttons
Glue dots
Illuminate pad
Early Espresso bakers string
Vintage folder (holiday catalog)
Champagne glimmer paper (LOVE IT)
Holiday framelits
Big Shot and pads
Dimensionals
Scissors
Snail

Happy stamping!
Stef

Club Project - Evergreen Card with a Twist

 This card was created by Suzanne Carlisle, my upline.  The ladies at club loved it and so the card below is my version.  Both of my club project cards will be made with the Evergreen stamp set.

 This is a fun club project!  It is fairly simple to make if you have the proper tools.

1. Cut Vanilla CS long (4 1/4" x 11").
2. On the Simply Scored score from the top right corner to the bottom left corner.  I made a mark down the entire 6" groove with a sharpie marker not long after I purchased it because the mark simplifies life.  (-:
3. Fold the card in half and burnish heavily.
4. Cut the DSP 2 x 5 1/2" long.  Cut it diagonally from the top right corner to the bottom left corner.  I lined up the corners in the groove of the cutter.

Stamp Set:
Evergreen
Delightful Dozen

Colors:
Very Vanilla
Early Espresso
Crumb Cake
Lucky Limeade
Always Artichoke

Punches:  
2 3/8" scallop circle punch
2 1/2" circle punch

Supplies:
Simply Scored
Festival of Prints DSP
Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon
 Big Shot and platform
3" circle die
Champagne shimmer paint (8 or 9 drops in a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol)
Dazzling Details (Cherry Cobbler or Clear)
Holiday Collection Framelits (the star)
Champagne glitter paper
Sponges
Adhesive, snail and sticky strip
Dimensionals

Happy stamping!
Stef

Club Project Gift Card Holder

I always struggle with knowing what to do with gift cards; they get lost in the bags and you can't wrap them!  Here is a cute idea and you could hang it on the tree!

Stamp Set:
Petite Pairs

Colors:
Cherry Cobbler
Very Vanilla

Supplies:
Festival of Prints DSP
Empty toilet paper tube
Sticky Strip
Oval punches
Scallop oval punch

Happy stamping!
Stef

Online Extravaganza starts November 19th!

November 19-28, 2012
The Online Extravaganza promotion is our biggest online sale of the year! We want to make it easier for you to get sales during a time when lots of people are doing their holiday shopping, but not necessarily holding Stampin' Up! parties. So during these 10 days only, you can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products!
In addition, there will be three products 20 percent off for 24-hours only on both the first and last days of Online Extravaganza-our very own doorbusters! Woot!
Monday, November 19, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
181	125586	Simply Scored Diagonal Plate	$11.95	$9.56
186	113439	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine	$99.95	$79.96
186	113474	Big Shot Doctor's Bag	$69.95	$55.96

Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Online_X_flyer_US.pdf Happy stamping!
Stef

Sweet Deals from Stampin' Up!

Dates: November  1 - December 16, 2012
Promotion Details: November 1st through December 16th hostesses who hold a minimum $450 party during the promotion period will receive a FREE collection of Classic Stampin Pads--they can choose from Brights, Subtles, or Regals--a $49.95 value!  Plus, the free ink is in addition to the regular hostess benefits--INK-redible!


New demonstrators who join the Stampin' Up! family during the promotion period will received a FREE collection of Classic Stampin Pads--they can choose from Brights, Subtles, or Regals! It's INK-redible!

 If you have debated about whether or not to join (hobby demos still get all of the perks) now is a good time to try it out!   Try it for three months and, if it does not work, drop.  There is no penalty and no one calls to bug you.  The perks are:  free stamping magazine from the company, 20% off every order (the first one is actually 30% off), and a fabulous starter kit with bonus ink pads this month!  Call or email if you are interested.  I give as much support as my demonstrators want and will readily answer questions.

Due to our partnership with Sizzix, we are pleased to be able to offer a test run of the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine in our North American markets. We have 4,000 available to be sold only while supplies last. If this product test goes well, we may offer the Texture Boutique again in the future. The Texture Boutique works with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders to transform ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece. This machine embosses only; it does not die cut. Because this is a product test, the Texture Boutique is not branded with the Stampin' Up! logo. It comes in Sizzix packaging and is the same color and design that is sold in stores. We recommend you read the included instructions before using the Texture Boutique and that you pass the same recommendation on to customers who purchase it.

'Tis the season of giving, and the Texture Boutique makes a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to create their own elegant embossed art. To help you with your gift-giving needs, we're offering a special value bundle that saves you $5.90. If you prefer, you can also purchase the Texture Boutique alone. Looking for stocking stuffers? Pick up some additional embossing folders.
Texture Boutique Bundle
Item 132700
$39.95 (a $45.85 value)
Includes

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim
• Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive
• Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine
Item 132657
$29.95
Includes

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim

 Happy stamping!
Stef

Demo meeting mini album contest

Suzanne had a mini album contest and the winner received a $100 Stampin Up gift certificate.  I came in second.  (-:  Here are some of the other entries.  If you look back in my blog you will see my entry.  I don't think that I had enough pockets....

Happy stamping!
Stef

Demo meeting swaps

At the demo meeting (see post yesterday) there were lots of swaps.  I did not have the time to participate in all of them so I decided to take pictures.  (-:  There was card candy (bling for cards) among other goodies!

Happy stamping!
Stef

Demo meeting Scrapbook Pages

Hello!  My upline Suzanne Carlisle had a great meeting a few weeks ago.  There was lots of scrapbooking going on and here are some of the make and take pages.

Amazing!  Happy stamping!
Stef

Monthly card swap - Feel Better

Thanks to Kate Amberg in Las Vegas, NV!

Cardstock: Tempting Turq, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Lucky Limeade
DSP:  Summer Smooches
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight
Punches:  1 1/4", 1 3/4", 1 1/2" scallop
Ribbon:  Rich Razzleberry stitched ribbon
Big Shot:  Elegant Bouquet, dots
Stamps:  Sassy Salutations

Happy stamping!
Stef

Demo Meeting card swap - twist card

I believe that my upline Suzanne Carlisle made this neat card.  I am so tempted to do it for our club meeting this month.  Make a comment if you agree!

I was gone to Alabama all week but I am home again and hitting the floor running!  LOL!

Happy stamping!
Stef