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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Tuesday Night Card Class: Oct 25, 2011

Hey everyone!  October is a BIG deal at Stampin' Up! This is the last week to join my team and get a FREE Big Shot (or $100 in free product of your choice). Watch this video with Stampin' Up!'s CEO and cofounder, Shelli Gardner to learn more and then visit my website to join my team and join the fun!



Here are the cards from tonight's class!


The first card was inspired by Michelle Zindorf, a fellow demonstrator.

Stamps: Wicked Cool
Paper: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue
Ink: Real Red, Basic Black
Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, 1" Square Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Sponges



Stamps: Wicked Cool, Warmest of Wishes (Holiday Mini - Hostess set)

Paper: Perfect Plum, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Very Vanilla, Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper
Ink: Perfect Plum
Accessories: 1" Circle Punch, Two Step Owl Punch, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Scallop Rectangle Clearlits die



The third project is my favorite one this week because it is interactive!  This is a ViewMaster card ... You rotate the wheel and four different images appear in the window (Frankenstein, tombstone, pumpkin, and bat).

Stamps: Spooky Bingo Bits, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Going Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White, Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper
Ink: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Basic Gray
Accessories: Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 3" Circle die for the Big Shot, Glimmer Brads, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Holiday Boutique: Saturday, Oct 22

Come visit my booth at the El Dorado High School Quarterback Club Holiday Boutique!
Saturday, October 22 from 9 AM to 4 PM
1651 N. Valencia Ave, Placentia, California

I will have gift card holders and greeting cards for sale.   I'm also booking workshops, taking sign ups for stamp classes, and taking product orders from the catalog! 

Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Tuesday Night Card Class: Oct 11, 2011

Layered Flower Card

The 5 petal flower punch can be used to make flowers and leaves!  To add dimension, use the edge of your Bone Folder to curl the petals.  A polka dot brad in Calypso Coral holds all of the layers together.

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Pool Party
Paper: More Mustard, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Pool Party
Designer Series Paper: Spice Cake (strip measures 1-3/8" x 4")
Punches: Scallop Square, Lace Ribbon Border, 5 Petal Flower, 1" Square
Accessories: In Color Polka Dot Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Bone Folder


Happy Birthday Pennant Card

This is a slight modification of a card that I made while visiting my upline Sally this summer.  Don't you just love the bright, cheery colors?


Stamps: Patterned Party
Ink: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise
Paper: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise
Ribbon: 1/4" Grosgrain in Old Olive
Punches: Scallop Edge, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, 1/16" Circle

Top Note Mummy Card

Last fall, we made Frankenstein with the Top Note Bigz Die so I thought this year it would be fun to make a Mummy!  I saw a wonderful treat box version on Julie Baum's blog and adapted it to create this spooky Halloween card.

Stamps: Wicked Cool
Ink: Soft Suede
Paper: River Rock, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede
Punches: Large Oval, Scallop Oval, 1/2" Circle, 1" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle
Accessories: Twill Tape, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Sponges


Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Tuesday Night Card Class: Oct 4, 2011

Here are the cards from tonight's class!  Hope these cards inspire you!

Stamps: Take a Spin, Pennant Parade
Ink: Peach Parfait, Wild Wasabi
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Designer Series Paper: Just Add Cake
Big Shot: Scallop Square Duo
Accessories: Game Spinner Hands, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack

Stamps: Dark & Dreary
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Designer Series Paper: Frightful Sight
Punches: Large Oval, 1/2" Circle
Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Waffle Paper

To create the bumpy dirt road, I rubbed the Chocolate Chip card stock directly on the Chocolate Chip ink pad.

Stamps: Scaredy Cat, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Markers: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Regal Rose
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Punches: Word Window, 3/4" Circle
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

Saturday, October 1, 2011

New Holiday Items on the Clearance Rack!



Looking for a great deal?  There are a few new items on the Clearance Rack in my Online Store, including some holiday products!  Shop now for the best selection!  Clearance Rack items are non-refundable and only available while supplies last.

Attention October 4 Card class attendees! Since Clearance Rack orders can only be placed online, if you place an online order containing clearance rack items before the card class on Tuesday night, it will count toward your free class.  Your class is free with a minimum $10 order before shipping and sales tax. 

Buy two Simply Sent Kits and get a FREE coordinating stamp set!


During the month of October, when you buy two Simply Sent Kits you'll get a FREE coordinating stamp set! These card kits offer a variety of basic themes, so it's easy to create cards for any occasion.  Whether you’re a brand-new card maker or an experienced crafter, our Simply Sent card kits help you make unique, handcrafted cards in a snap!  Everything is precut and color-coordinated—all you have to do is personalize and send them off!

Buy two of the following Simply Sent kits: 

Item         Page     Description               Price
122375    192      Great Day                $12.95
122377    193      Everyday Elegance   $11.95
122376    193      Sweet Moments       $13.95


Get one of the following stamp sets for free!

Item         Page     Description               Price
123682    192      It's Your Day            $8.95
123686    193      Everyday Wishes      $9.95
123684    193      You're Cherished      $8.95

Get a FREE Big Shot when you Join Stampin' Up!


Join my team & become a Stampin Up Demonstrator during the month of October and you'll get a Free Big Shot Die Cut Machine! OR you can choose up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! product of your choice!


Click here if you'd like to join my team now (when you get to that site, click the "Join Now" graphic on the left hand side of the page to open up the application).

Here are the details of this fabulous promotion!  Offer is available from October 1-31, 2011.
  • Anyone that joins during the promotion period will receive a Sizzix Big Shot Machine or $100 in Stampin' Up! products of your choice from any of our current catalogs.
  • If you join online, you will be given access to the Promotional Product Bonus one hour after you complete your online Independent Demonstrator Agreement.  On this order, you will either enter the item number for the Big Shot (item 113439) or the item numbers for up to $100 in Stampin' Up! products of your choice. You will have until November 30, 2011, to redeem your product bonus.
  • Be sure your free total comes as close as possible to $100 without going over since the Promotional Product Bonus order type will not allow items beyond $100 to be added to the order.
  • If you elect to mail in your Independent Demonstrator Agreement instead of joining online, you can simply list the items you want for free on your accompanying order form.

Contact me to get started today and become a part OF SOMETHING AMAZING!