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Hi there!  Oh my, just saw that yesterday's card had already been posted!  Sorry about that.  Please scroll down to yesterday's post to see the last of the November Stamp Camp cards.

It's a super busy weekend.  Tonight is the Demo holiday party organized by Sally Nusbaum.  Saturday is a day of stamping Valentines for the Troops plus a workshop with a Red Hat group in the evening.  Sunday Jayne Singleton, Mary Taylor, and I are hosting our Customer Appreciation Open House.  What a fun weekend!!!  After Sunday, I can shift gears to prepare for the holidays.

That's all for now.  Have a great weekend and thank you for peeking in today!

Two Bundles with all the Cuteness - and a Card!

Hi there!  Well, Stampin' Up! has done it again with some easy peasy treat packaging which is discounted and available now through Jan. 2, 2013.  Save 20% on these packaging bundles!  What an easy and CUTE cute way to package little treats and gifts for co-workers, teachers, neighbors, and friends. 
Wouldn't these be a great way to let the children help with their gifts to teachers, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, etc?  And with a hand-written message....what grandparent wouldn't smile?  An affordable holiday packaging solution and adorable to boot - just add a treat or gift.  Don't delay.  Order yours today!

Trimmings & Tags Bundle
Item 132769
$13.50 (a $16.85 value)
Includes

• Gusseted Cellophane Bags (25 bags; 5" x 3" x 11-1/2")
• Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags (25 double-sided tags; 4-1/2" x 3-1/8")
• Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Sweater Trim (10 yards)

Petite Treats Bundle
Item 132770
$13.50 (a $16.85 value)
Includes

• Glassine Bags with die-cut edges (10 bags; 3" x 5" x 1-1/2")
• Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt (8 pieces)
• Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (10 yards)

In addition to the above Special Offer, I have a card to post (from Stamp Camp earlier this month).  Gosh, this month is zooming by - so on to the card!  lol  Saw this telescoping snowman card on Becky Roberts and Lorri Heiling's blogs.  The directions were on Becky's blog but the color palette of Lorri's snowman was more to my liking.

Stamps:  Sentiment from Delightful Dozen

Paper: Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake, Black, Pumpkin Pie, White, Silver Glimmer

Ink: Black, Black marker

Tools:  1” Square punch, corner rounder, circle punches = 2-1/2”, 1-3/4”, 1-1/2”, 1/4" (standard hole punch), Word Window punch, Circles # 2 Originals Die for 2”  circle,  3”  circle die, Scallop circle die -  approx 3-11/16” (non-SU), Itty Bitty punch pack circle,  Snowflake punch (retired), Crop-a-dile

Other:  silver brads, Crumb Cake seam binding, Early Espresso Bakers Twine, glue dots

Inspiration: Becky Roberts    http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com &  Lorri Heiling  www.confessionsofastampingaddict.com

Thanks for hanging in there for such a long post today!  Had to make up for lost time, right?  Must run to take care of some business and meet friends for lunch.  Thank you for stopping by today.  Your visits are always appreciated!

Sunflower Thanksgiving

Hi there!  This card was made with two background stamps.  The sentiment can easily be changed to fit just about any occasion.  It was CASE'd from Dawn Olchefske. 

Stamps: Sunflower (W-123606), Woodgrain (W-117100), Seasonal Sayings single stamp – Thanks (C-132312) 

Paper: Early Espresso, Vanilla, Crumb Cake 

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede 

Tools:  scissors, acrylic block 

Other:  Crumb Cake Taffeta, Pearls (smallest size), Post It Notes, scrap paper 

Inspiration: Dawn Olchefske    www.dostamping.typepad.com    posted Oct 16, 2012

Hope you have a great weekend.  Thank you for coming by today!

Hi there!  Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.  We certainly did.  Enough small talk, huh?  Let's get on with today's card.  Had a request for this card so it was one of the projects the girls made at Stamp Camp.  It's an easy card - especially after viewing Tami White's video.  Thanks Tami! 

Stamps: Wacky Wishes - inside sentiment  (2012-13 Hostess  W-126410, C-126412) 

Paper: Black, Real Red, White 

Ink: Black 

Tools:  Spider Web embossing folder (120889), Large Oval punch (119855), Extra-Large Oval punch (119859) 

Other:  snips  

Inspiration: Tami White    www.stampwithtami.com  posted Sep 7, 2010  (she has a video)

 

That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping in today!

Pillow Top Technique Stamp Camp Card

Hi there and Happy Thanksgiving eve!  Today's card was made using the Pillow Top technique, which looks difficult to achieve but it is very easy.  The girls really liked doing this technique.  My friend and fellow Demonstrator, Jayne Singleton, used this technique that she found on Pinterest (what did we ever do before Pinterest? lol) at her Camp.  I had to try it, too, with a few minor changes.

Stamps: Summer Silhouettes (W-126445, C-126447), Petite Pairs (W-122495, C-122497)

Paper: Perfect Plum, Vanilla, Old Olive

Ink: Perfect Plum, Old Olive

Tools:  Finishing Touches Edgelits (127010), Stripes embossing folder (123128), circle punches = 1-1/4” & 1-3/8”, ruler

Other:  Pillow Top Template, ribbon, Dotto, sponges, Dimensionals, acrylic blocks

Inspiration: Pinterest - Gail S on www.splitcoaststampers.com and Jayne Singleton

That's it for now.  Thanks for peeking in today!

Beer Mug Stamp Camp Card

Hi there!  Busy, busy week so this is a quick post to show one of the projects from Stamp Camp last week.  This beer mug is a good masculine card and I have Tami White to thank for the inspiration (and posting a video on her blog)! 

Stamps: Perfectly Penned (inside) 

Paper: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, White 

Ink: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip 

Tools:  Corner Rounder, Argyle Embossing Folder, Boho Blossom punch, circle punches = 2-1/2”, 1-3/4”, 1-1/4”, 1”, and 3/4" 

Other:  sponges, acrylic block 

Inspiration: Tami White    www.stampwithtami.com (has video on her blog)

 

Must run.  Thank you so much for checking in with me today!  I truly appreciate your visits!

 

Online Extravaganza and Today's 24-Hour Specials!!!

Hi there!  Today kicks off the Online Extravaganza going on now through Nov 28th.  It's Stampin' Up!'s biggest sale event of the year with two different days of 24-hour Specials!  You can save as much as 50% on select items during the Extravaganza!  And who doesn't love a sale?  Click here to view all of the products, including the 24-hour Special for November 28th. 

Today's 24-hour specials are:

 the Big Shot for only $79.96

 Big Shot Doctor's Bag priced at $55.96

  and the Diagonal Plate is just $9.56

 

These items are discounted 20% TODAY ONLY!  So hurry, if you want any of these three items - you need to contact me today! 

Snow Much Fun

Hi there!  Going through some cards that didn't make the cut for Stamp Camps, swaps, or this years Christmas card for various reasons.  The above snowman card in non-traditional Christmas colors is one of the outcasts.  I really like the card but it's too labor intensive for my purposes.

Stamps: Snow Much Fun
Paper: Certainly Celery, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Silver Glimmer
Ink: Black StazOn, Certainly Celery, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzelberry, Craft White
Other: Blender pen
Inspiration: Joan Daily   www.joansdailystampede.blogspot.com  (Nov 18, 2011 post)

That's all for now.  Thank you for stopping in today!

Sunny Wishes

Hi there!  Stopping in for a quick post to show you this punch art sunflower card I made.  The directions can be found on Sherry Beeson's blog.  She has a video you can watch.  Too cute! 

Stamps: Petite Pairs (W-122495, C-122497) - Happy Birthday Wishes 

Paper: White, Summer Starfruit, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip 

Ink: Chocolate Chip 

Tools:  Scallop Oval punch (119856), Large Oval punch (119855), Boho Blossoms punch (largest flower), 1/2” circle punch, Square Lattice embossing folder (119976), Little Leaves Sizzlit die (114511) 

Other:  Chocolate Chip Scallop Dots ribbon (124142), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, liquid glue 
Inspiration: Sherry Beeson  http://www.sherrystampinroom.blogspot.com posted Oct 2, 2012

That's it for now.  Need to work on swaps for the Demo Holiday Party on Nov 30th, which is organized by Sally Nusbaum.  Looking forward to seeing my stamping peeps!  Thank you so much for visiting today!

A Birthday to Boot

Hi there!  Realized that the above card didn't get posted.  Well, sort of.  It is the same layout as one of the Stamp Camp projects posted back in August.  This was the perfect birthday card for my SIL, who owns a horse....and she loves red!  I just changed the components from pink to red.  She got a kick out of it!

 

Stampin' Up! supplies unless otherwise noted

Stamps: Bootiful Occasions (W-126595,  C-126597) 

Paper: Real Red, White, Black 

Ink: Black 

Tools:  Embossing Folders = Fancy Fan & Perfect Polka Dots, Circles #2 Die (114526),  Scallop Circle from Bigz L Perfect Pennants Die (123126), snips 

Other:  Black Scallop Dots ribbon  (124145), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, 

Inspiration: Anne Marie Hile    www.stampinanne.blogspot.com  June 10, 2012 post

Must run to meet a friend for lunch.  Enjoy what's left of the weekend and thank you so much for stopping by today! 

 

A Little Pie Never Hurt

Hi there!  Been busy working on projects that I can't share.....yet.  The little 3x3 note card above is one that I can share!  Each of my customers received this note card in their bag as a small token of my appreciation for their October order.  The background paper is the retired Autumn Spice DSP.   (can you say paper hoarder)  The "pie plate" is a 1-3/4" circle punched from Pool Party.  The scallop circle is punched from Vanilla with edges inked in Crumb Cake.  The filling is Pumpkin Pie, of course!  Cut out a slice and that's it.  For the sentiment, I used the Tiny Tags stamp set and punched it out with the Word Window punch - then fed it through the back of the punch to shorten it.  Mmmm, makes me hungry for pumpkin pie! 

Must run to finish up some things for tonight.  Tomorrow I'll be in the kitchen cooking for a family get-together on Saturday.  Thanks for coming by today!

Gently Falling Sympathy

Hi there!  Popping in real quick with an easy but stunning sympathy card.  Inspiration for this card came from Lyssa Zwolanek - more like CASE'd actually.  lol  I did change the colors and used a different embossing folder, and white brads.  The lighter tones of some of the leaves was achieved by stamping off. (After you ink up your stamp, stamp off on some scratch paper first, then onto your project.)

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Gently Falling, Loving Thoughts
Paper: White, Perfect Plum
Ink: Perfect Plum
Other: Fancy Fan embossing folder, white brads (non-SU)
Inspiration: Lyssa Zwolanek    www.songofmyheartstampers.typepad.com

Must scoot - need to finish some things before I head out the door to meet friends for lunch.  Thank you for stopping in today!

Serene Memories

Hi there - happy voting day!  It sure will be nice not hearing all the political mud slinging after today.  I'm just saying!
Above is a card CASE'd from Connie Stewart.  The only thing I changed was the sentiment. How perfect the birds in the tree image from Serene Silhouettes captures that wintery look!  Brrrr 

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted 

Stamps: Serene Silhouettes, Loving Thoughts 

Paper: Glossy White, Night of Navy, White 

Ink: Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Black 

Tools:  Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, 1” circle punch 

Other:  Post It Notes, sponges, acrylic blocks 
Inspiration: Connie Stewart  www.simplysimplestamping.com

That's it for now.  Be sure to vote today and thanks for coming by!
 

Vintage Thank You

Hi there!  I'm back from a nasty bug that had me in bed for almost a week.  Glad that's over!  So how about getting right to the point....the above card.  This is one of a gift set made for my SIL, who recently celebrated a birthday.  She's very active in her community and is always in need of note cards. 
The embossed lines were made with the Simply Scored Scoring tool - on the wrong side at 1/2" and 5/8" on all four sides.  Flipped the card right side up and stamped the flower image from Fresh Vintage, which is now retired.  The sentiment is from Blooming with Kindness.  Very easy card and smart looking, too, at least in my opinion.

All Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted.
Stamps: Fresh Vintage, Blooming with Kindness
Paper: White
Ink: Black
Tools: Simply Scored Scoring Tool

That's it for now.  Thank you so much for coming by today!