BIG News!!!

Stampin' Up! has extended the FREE Big Shot promotion until November 11, 2011!!  As an added Bonus, you'll receive a FREE stamp set from the Occasions Mini catalog (due out in Jan) just because I attended the Louisville, KY Regional!  How cool is that?  Here are some other reasons why NOW is the time to join!!

     FREE Big Shot or $100 in Product (plus FREE Shipping)

    ONLY $175 investment for $440 in Stampin' Up! products (includes Free Big Shot or product bonus)

    WOW! - that's 60% off ! 

    Earn FREE stamp sets
    You have 5 months as a Demo, before you'll need to fullfill your first quarterly minimum

    Do your Holiday Shopping with your Demonstrator discount!

    Attend FUN Demo events

Give me a call (314-779-9499) or send an email (jsumner731@sbcglobal.net) if you want more information on how to become part of the Stampin' Up! family.  You won't regret it!

Bitty Boos Halloween

Hi there!  This will be a REAL quick & short post.  Ready to walk out the door to attend the Louisville, KY Regional!!!!  Love road trips with my Stampin' Up! peeps!!!!  We have such a fun time.  OK here is a Halloween card I made with a retired set, Bitty Boos.  Sorry, but I don't have many Halloween sets.  The paper Frightful Sight DSP is current, though. 

Thanks for stopping by today!  That's it. I'm outa here!!!

Delicate Doilies

Hi there!  This will be a quick post so I can get to bed.  We have our granddaughter tonight since I'll be at the Louisville Regional on Thur.  Enjoyed the Girls Getaway retreat soooo much!  I didn't produce many cards - just vegged!  We had a blast.  I actually watched the World Series games on Thu and Sat.  Real shocker to my family! lol  I don't dislike sports - just not my first choice in TV programs.  We did watch a movie (or rather I did), "The King's Speech".  Really enjoyed it.  I never knew that Queen Elizabeth's father was a stutterer.  Enough of the history lesson and on to the card.  I really need to get to bed.  Those late nights with the girls are catching up with me!

I discovered that the make n takes we did last month at Sarah Klasing's class were never posted.  So... here is one of the cards we made.  It's amazing how a totally different look is created when the doilies are colored in.  The color combinations are endless!

The doilies were heat embossed with white embossing powder (pretend those white flecks aren't there), then colored with markers.  I think we used Tangerine Tango and Island Indigo.  Sorry I can't remember!  The ribbon is Chocolate Chip. 
The Pieces of Heart Demo dinner meeting is tomorrow.  Looking forward to that!  OK going to bed now.  Hope you have a great week and thanks for stopping by!

Last of the Stamp Camp Cards

Hi there!  Here is the last card, which is basically the same card that was shown in my Oct 10th post.  I changed my mind on the Autumn Days card at the last minute.  Since I'm female, I can do that!  lol

Stamps: Autumn Days, On Your Birthday

Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Whisper White

Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, markers = Peach Parfait, Pear Pizzazz, Cajun Craze, Black (to dot his eye), Bravo Burgundy

Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice embossing folder

Other: sponges, dimensionals, eclipse tape or Post-Its for masking (non-SU!)

Inspiration: Becky at http://www.scrappinandstampiningj.com/

The above card wasn't as time consuming as the one originally planned.  Plus I like the colors better, too.  Wanna see what the girls didn't make?  This card required some fussy-cutting and there was already enough of that on the other cards.

Inspiration for this card came from Debbie Henderson  www.debbiesdesignsblog.blogspot.com

Gonna sign off now.  I'm sure we're in full party mode by now at the retreat.  Oops, I mean "work mode"! lol  Working hard on yakking, shoveling in the food, and possibly a margarita or two!  There may even be some cards made.

Tuesday is Our Pieces of Heart Demo Dinner.  This month's challenge is a Thanksgiving card.  It will be fun to see what everyone comes up with.

Hope you have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by!  I'll be back Monday

Group Two - Stamp Camp Cards

Hi there!  While I'm away at the Girls Getaway, here are two more cards that were made at Stamp Camp this past Saturday.

Stamps: Inspired by Nature (111656), French Script (retired – use En Francais 109521)

Paper: Black, White

Ink: Crumb Cake (background), Chocolate Chip (edges), markers for flowers – Island Indigo, Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, Black

Tools: Scallop Trim border punch

Other:  3/8” Island Indigo ruffled ribbon, glue dots, sponges

Inspiration: Becky Jensen on Stampin’ Connection  Aug 23, 2011 (Demo web site)

Stamps: Your choice for inside sentiment

Paper: White, Concord Crush, Wisteria Wonder, Vellum, Flirtatious DSP

Tools: Flower Garden embossing folder, Stripes EF, Beautiful Butterflies Sizzlit, Scallop border punch

Other:  White Organza ribbon, dimensionals

Inspiration:  Chat Wszelaki   www.memystampsandi.blogspot.com

That's all for now.  Have a great day and thanks for stopping in!

October Stamp Camp Cards

Hi everyone!  It's been a few days since my last post.  Soooo, thought I'd take a quick break from packing what looks like everything I own (stamping wise) for the Girls Getaway Retreat!  We never get to all the projects that we think we're going to do.  Each time I say I'm not gonna bring all the stuff that I do. "Better to have and not need than to need and not have" seems to be my M.O.  Oh well!  Here are a couple of the cards that were made at my Stamp Camp this past Saturday.

Stamps: Trendy Trees (113258), Falling Leaves – sentiment (115368)

Paper: Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, White

Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade

Tools: Stamp-a-ma-jig (SAMJ), mat pack

Other:  Poppy Parade 1/2” poly-stitched ribbon (119263),

Inspiration:  Card received from Penny Thomas  http://www.penguinstamper.blogspot.com/

Stamps: French Foliage (W-120845, C-121166), Word Play W-120308, C-120651),

              Nature Walk (W-121925, C-121997)

Paper: White, Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight

Ink: Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Cherry Cobbler, Versamark

Tools: Scallop Trim Border punch, Square Lattice embossing folder, heat gun, Big Shot

Other:  Black embossing powder, sponges, dimensionals, acrylic blocks

Inspiration:  Sandi MacIver  www.sandimaciver.com  posted Sep 15, 2010

Thanks for stopping by today!  Must get back to packing.  I'll schedule some posts while I'm at the retreat so you can view the other Camp cards.  

Such a Lamb!

Well, I'm finally back after being gone most of the week!  Had my Stamp Camp yesterday and the girls were in rare form!  We had such a good time.  I'll post the projects later.  Today I have two sweet baby cards to share - a boy and a girl version.  Pam D'Urso posted this adorable card (scroll down to Oct 7) just in time for me to CASE to send to a friend, who recently became a grandmother.  Thanks, Pam!

Supplies used:
Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Scallop Circle punch, Itty Bitty punch pack (flower), small Oval punch (retired-may still be available on the Clearance Rack), Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Crop-a-dile (for eyes), Scallop Trim border punch, non-SU border punch, Teeny Tiny Wishes (sentiment), and non-SU! ribbon from my stash

Late Autumn Days

Happy Monday!  Spent some time in the studio yesterday.  Way behind sending out cards for October.  This one is for a cousin whose birthday is actually today...and the card is being mailed today.  He'll appreciate it even though it is late.  My friend actually sent me a link to this card.  She's always scouting card ideas for me.  Thanks, girlfriend!  The inspiration was found on Becky's blog here - scroll down to Nov 9, 2010 post.  I did change it up a bit and was pleased with the results. 


The Bravo Burgundy card base is 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored and folded at 4-1/4".  The White focal piece is 4" x 5-1/4"

After masking off the center area, I began sponging in some Daffodil Delight, then Calypso Coral. It still needed some depth so I went in with Tangerine Tango at the bottom.  I then put the lower portion of the White panel in the embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot.  The sentiment was stamped at the top.  I then stamped the pheasant with Bravo Burgundy ink on a piece of scrap White.  Markers were used to add some additional color to the pheasant.  This guy was then cut out and popped up on dimensionals on the White panel, and then adhered to the card base.

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.

Stamps: Autumn Days, On Your Birthday

Paper:  Bravo Burgundy, Whisper White

Ink:  Bravo Burgundy (pad & marker), Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight (pad & marker), Really Rust (retired), Tangerine Tango, Old Olive marker, Black marker to dot his eye

Other:  Square Lattice embossing folder, sponges, dimensionals, eclipse tape for masking (non-SU!)

Need to get card stock cut for my Camp on Saturday 'cause I want to watch Dancing with the Stars tonight.  I'm busy every day and night this week except Friday!

Gotta run.   Have a wonderful day and thanks for checking in today!

Sneak Peek - October 15th Stamp Camp

Hey there - I'm back before Monday!  Didn't want to tell you I'd post before then and not keep my word since I wasn't sure how busy the weekend would be.  So, how about a sneak peek of the cards that will be made this coming Saturday at my Stamp Camp?!  If you'd like to be included in the stamping fun, please contact me (see right side bar for info) to reserve your spot!  I have a few spots left.

That's all you get to see!

                           **2011 RIBBON SHARES*** 

RIBBON SHARES  - Still have some spots left!  Love all the pretty Stampin' Up! ribbon but don't want to spend the money for all the colors?  I have Ribbon Shares available!!  This is a great way to get all of the colors in a Group for a nominal fee. 
When a Share Group fills (each Share Group requires 5 filled spots), I will order that Share Group.  You may sign up for more than one Share in a Group and/or multiple Share Groups.  To reserve a spot in one (or more) of the Ribbon Shares, please EMAIL ME directly at  jsumner731@sbcglobal.net   Details below:

Please include the following information in your email:

1.       Name

2.     Phone Number

3.     Mailing Address (US addresses only)

4.     Which shares you would like to reserve (see below) 

5.     How you would like to handle payment (cash, check, credit card)

Share Group A:

3/8” Ruffle Ribbon Share = $12 (+2 if mailed)

This share will include approx 2 yds of each of the New 3/8” Ruffled Ribbon in the five New In Colors (Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder)

Share Group B:

1/2” Scallop Dots Ribbon Share = $19 (+2 if mailed)

You’ll receive approx 2 yds of all 10 colors of the 1/2” Scallop Dots Ribbon (Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, More Mustard, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Tangerine Tango)

Share Group C:

3/8” Taffeta Ribbon Share = $17 (+2 if mailed)

In this share, you’ll receive approx 2 yds of 3/8” Taffeta ribbon in each of the 10 colors (7 new colors this year).  Colors are: Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy, Perfect Plum, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Soft Suede, and Whisper White

Note:  I state approximately 2 yards as, occasionally, the rolls are an inch or two short and also may contain roll ends that have been taped together at the factory.

 

**If you don't see the ribbon that you are looking for, let me know - I may start a new Group!**     

 

Thought it was time to change the look of my blog to coincide with the Fall season!  I also figured out how to change the setting for Central Time instead of Pacific Time. That really bugged me!  Blogging has been a learning experience... and there's much more to learn.

 

That does it for tonight.  Hope you have a great week and thanks for stopping in!

Can This Artwork be Saved?

Happy Friday everyone!  I have a full schedule after I drop off my granddaughter at daycare but wanted to show you an embossed card I made.  The embossing didn't turn out as planned, so I flipped it over and heat embossed the other side.  Well, the black embossing shows through as gray.  The piece went into the scrap pile.  Have you heard the saying, "There are no mistakes, only creative opportunities"?  Had some creative mojo going one evening.  While digging through my scraps, ran across this piece.  Decided to embrace the mistake.  This is what I came up with.  Not the original plan but OK in the end.  And you wouldn't have known if I hadn't told you, huh?  lol

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Friends Never Fade
Paper: First Edition DSP, Black, Gray
Ink: Versamark
Other: Black embossing powder, pearls, black Satin ribbon

Must get busy.  Have a great weekend and I'll type at ya Monday.  Thanks for coming by!

Mummified and Other Creatures of the Night!

Hi there!  Just wanted to pop in real quick to do a little grandma bragging.  Today my granddaughter asked if she could make a necklace and bracelet from the bead kit that she brought in her overnight bag. Well of course!  I cut the elastic string for her and provided some small bowls to contain the beads.  She was a busy little "beader" and kept entertained for quite a while.  I was impressed with her dexterity and eye-hand cooridnation.  Then she got bored!  She loves doing art projects so I suggested making a mummy.  I had saved some cans and bought some rubberized shelf lining at the Dollar store.  (A little pre-planning on grandma's part.)  She was so excited.  Love her 4 year old enthusiasim - and the fact she thinks grandma is a star!  We made two mummies together.  I had the strips of  "fabric" as she called them already cut for a third mummy when her dad called.  While I was talking to him she was busy working on her mummy and tying the strips together!  The fact that she could make a knot was pretty amazing to me.  She never ceases to amaze me!  So here is a pic of her mummy.  She even pulled out some of her markers from her art box to put in the can.  Too funny.  She was concerned that the mummy didn't have a mouth, though.  I think she may end up drawing one on him in the morning.

After seeing Dawn Lauer's Halloween display of recycled materials at our Holidaze event in September, I wanted to make one of these guys.  Dawn is the Queen of recycling and uber creative!  Dawn had so many ideas - my brain was on overload that day.  Here is a sampling of her creative abilities.

Here is the "Mummy" can holding pops she made from marshmallows, then dipped and decorated with icing.  A thoughtful treat for those who stopped by her table display.

Some of the decorations on her tree were made from Chinese food boxes.  The bat was just too cute but the picture didn't turn out too well.  (I keep telling you all - a photographer I'm not!  lol)

Love her little Monster bags.  The "sour cream container" (between the one-eyed monster bag and the cookie in cellophane on the right) - that's from an empty TP or paper towel roll!

The above Mummy was made from a non-dairy creamer container.  She painted the cap white.   See those coffins? - Velveeta boxes!  Now how clever is that?  Frankie is made from an empty nut container.

The festive little bottles contained wine in a previous life.  Maybe I should volunteer to help get rid of the contents next time!  Wouldn't you love to receive an invitation to a party in such a clever, unique way?

Hope you enjoyed the Halloween decorations.  A little treat for enduring some grandma talk!  Thanks for stopping by!

Wicked Cool Framed!

Hi there!  Can't believe it's Hump Day already.  Hope you're having a wonderful week. 
Yesterday I was having some computer issues plus I was running on very little sleep.  Pretty much a zombie all day.  Went to bed a little after 9 pm and slept until 8:30 this morning.  Had a fun day with the Wednesday Girls.  Boy, our little group is growing!  I think there were 15 of us today.

Gonna be real quick so I can get to bed - it's already almost 1 a.m.  Did a little playing in the studio Sunday.  I saw a Halloween shadow box on someone's blog (Lorri Heiling maybe?).  Thought I would give it a whirl using a frame from the Dollar store.  Had to cut the bat out of a piece of 12 x 12 DSP.  Oh, that hurt to cut into that big ol' sheet of paper for a 1-1/4" square - even thought it's retired DSP!  Had to tell myself...Just Do It - Stop Hoarding Paper!!!  Are you a paper hoader, too?  I needed a bat and my order hadn't arrived.  (You can order the bat punch from the Clearance Rack - while quantities last) Soooo, I HAD to do it! LOL  I was pleased with the overall results of the frame.  (Sorry for the glare.)

Stamps: Wicked Cool
Paper: Frightful Night DSP, Wicked Fun DSP (retired), Rich Razzleberry, Cajun Craze, Black, Old Olive
Ink: Black, White, Cajun Craze
Other: Circle punches (1-1/4" & 1-3/8"), Spider Web embossing folder

OK, I'm off to Slumberville.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

FREE Big Shot - It's a BIG Deal ...but wait, there's more!

Good morning!  Wow, Stampin' Up! has come out with a BIG promotion and some new Clearance Rack items!

 Would you like to get a FREE Big Shot?  If you sign up as a Demo, you can!  During October, you'll get a FREE Big Shot (or your choice of $100 in FREE merchandise) when you join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator.  I welcome both hobby stampers and career demonstrators to join my team.  Don't miss this BIG deal!  Email me at jsumner731@sbcglobal.net so we can have fun together!

Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin' Up!'s exclusive dies (sold separately) to create uniquely beautiful projects in a flash.

In addition, the new-demonstrator Starter Kit--a steal at just $175--contains over $345 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies-everything you need to start your new business.
There are so many benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, including

• A 20 percent product discount!
• A free monthly issue of Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine, Stampin' Success!
• Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
• Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
• Regular get-togethers to stamp!
• Free access to an online community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!
• Plus, access to an exclusive video and training for your new Big Shot!

Contact me today to learn how you can take advantage of this great opportunity and get your FREE Big Shot!

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE....

Check out the new items in the Clearance Rack here.  Hurry!  Quantities are limited.

...And More
How about some Sweet Stampin'?  A new product hit the shelves this month - just in time for holiday baking!  Introducing Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps!

The easy-to-use cookie stamp has a solid wood handle with 3 interchangeable stamp images: a heart, a jack-o-lantern, and a snowflake.  Prepare your favorite shortbread cookie dough (or use one of the two recipes included with the set) and stamp away!  The stamps are completely food-safe and child-friendly.  Can't wait to do this with my  granddaughter! 
Deana Schultz followed the recipe that came with the Cookie Press for her swap at the Holidaze event held a couple of weeks ago.  I was one lucky recipient and can vouch that it was yummy!  (Yep, was) 

Deana's swap

Sorry for such a lengthy post.  There's just so much to share with you!  I will return with a project or two tomorrow.  Must get to work.
Thanks for checking in today.  I really appreciate you stopping by!

September Stamp Camp Cards

Hi there!  Since it is now officially the first of October, thought I'd better post the remaining September Stamp Camp cards - then I'm going to bed since it's 12:30 am!

Stamps: Delicate Doilies, Bring on the Cake

Paper: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede ink pad & marker

Tools: Lace Ribbon Border punch, Color Spritzer

Other:  Crumb Cake seam binding, 3” strip of Very Vanilla taffeta ribbon (retired)   

Inspiration:  Trina Kuriger   www.mnfroggie.blogspot.com

 

Stamps: Build a Blossom, Thoughts and Prayers 

Paper: Rose Red, White, Vellum

Ink: Rose Red pad & marker

Tools: Blossom Petals punch, mat pack

Other: Framed Tulips embossing folder, pearl brads (non-SU), 1” White circle bases

Inspiration: Sherry Davis – 2011 Branson Regional swap 

 

Stamps: Wicked Cool, Grateful Greetings

Paper: Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Frightful Night DSP

Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Black

Tools: Top Note die, Curly Label punch, circle punches = 1-3/4”, 3/4”, and 1”

Other:  Rhinestones, Old Olive ribbon from Mistletoe Ribbon Originals (116792-in Clearance Rack), dimensionals, sponges, glue dots

Thanks for stopping in today!  Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  I'll be back Monday.