Wonderfall

Hi there!  Another short and sweet post.  Life is just so crazy right now.  Anyhow, today's card is another sample from Stamp Camps held last week - CASE'd from the Holidaze Demo event that I attended last month.  Love, love, love Fall cards!

That's it for now.  Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Stamps: A Word for You (W-117032, C-120528)

Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Vanilla, Orchard Harvest DSP (126895 - 2012 Holiday Catalog)

Ink: Early Espresso

Tools:  Autumn Accents Bigz Die (127812 – 2012 Holiday Catalog), Woodgrain Embossing Folder (127821 – 2012 Holiday Catalog), 3/4” square punch (to make flag)

Other:  Crumb Cake seam binding, snips, Dimensionals, glue dots, sponges, acrylic block

Inspiration: Holidaze Demo event make n take designed by Karen Graff-Povis  

 

Faux Patina Technique

Hi there!  One of the things I've been wanting to try is the faux patina technique after seeing the video/directions for this technique on Angie Leach's blog found here.  It was also one of the demonstrations at our Holidaze Demo event back in September.  Soooo, our stamping retreat this past week was the perfect time to "play" around with this technique.  Then I CASE'd Leena Girsa's card here.  Love how it turned out but it's a bit labor intensive for my 60+ Christmas cards this year. 

Stampin' Up! supplies used unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Ornament Keepsakes, More Merry Messages
Paper: White, Marina Mist
Ink: Crumb Cake, Marina Mist, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede
Other: Framelits, Pewter embossing powder, heat tool, pearls, Dazzling Diamonds, 2-way glue pen

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

Christmas Tree Scentsational Season

Hi there and happy Friday!  The week sure has zipped by.  Time flies when you're having fun!  Today is the last of the four make n take cards made at the Holidaze Demo event Sep 22nd.  These cards would make a great gift set for someone to send as their holiday cards or even holiday thank you notes.

SU! Supplies Used
Stamps:  Scentsational Season, Mixed Medley
Ink: Old Olive
Paper: Crumb Cake, Polka Dot Parade DSP, White
Other: Labels Collection Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Holiday Collection Framelits, circle punch

Please accept my apologies for the brevity of my posts lately.  It's been super busy getting ready for our Christmas Card Workshop.  With that...must run!  Thank you for stopping in today!

Third Installment of Scentsational Season

Hi there!  Here is the third make n take card from the Holidaze Demo event last month, which is made from the Scentsational Season stamp set and coordinating dies.  It's Wednesday so I'll be joining my stampin' peeps - to work on last minute details for our Christmas Card  Workshop.
 
SU! Supplies Used
Stamps:  Scentsational Season, Mixed Medley
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Polka Dot Parade DSP, White
Other:  Labels Collection Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Holiday Collection Framelits, circle punch

Have a great day and thanks for coming by!  Your visits are always appreciated.

Scentsational Season Candy Cane

Hi there!  Well, here is the second card of the Holidaze Demo event make n take set I mentioned yesterday.  Love this set and the coordinating dies!

SU! Supplies Used
Stamps:  Scentsational Season, Mixed Medley
Ink:  Real Red
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Polka Dot Parade DSP, White
Other:  Labels Collection Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Holiday Collection Framelits, circle punch

Sorry for the short post.  That's how it will be this week with getting ready for our Christmas Card Workshop on Saturday!  Thanks for stopping in for a visit!

Scentsational Season Mug

Hi there and happy Monday!  Gosh, can you believe it's already October?  Where is the time going?  Yikes!
Guess we should get on with the next card and stop wasting time, huh?  Here is another make n take made at the Holidaze Demo Event September 22nd.  They kept us busy!  We made four cards using the images from the Scentsational Season set.  What a cute gift set these cards would make!  (You'll just have to check back the next few days to see the rest of them.)


SU! Supplies Used
Stamps: Scentsational Season, Mixed Medley
Ink:  Marina Mist
Paper:  Crumb Cake, White, Polka Dot Parade DSP
Other: Labels Collection Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Holiday Collection Framelits, Dimensionals, 3/4" circle punch

Must run - lots to do this week getting ready for our Christmas Card Workshop on Saturday.  Hope you have a great day and thank you for stopping in!

Perfectly Preserved

Hi there!  Hope you've had a super weekend.  Stopping in this evening to share another make n take from the Holidaze Demo event, which was made from the Perfectly Preserved stamp set and coordinating Cannery die. 

SU! Supplies Used:
Stamps: Perfectly Preserved
Ink: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo
Paper: Crumb Cake, Vanilla, Island Indigo, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Orchard Harvest DSP
Other: Cannery Framelits, Vintage Trinkets, oval punch, Dimensionals, glue dots.

That's all for now.  Thanks for peeking in this evening!

Frightening Feline

Hi there!  Ran errands all afternoon yesterday and picked up our granddaughter from after-school care to spend a little time with her.  Handed her off to her mom later, then met up with some friends at a favorite restaurant for a birthday celebration.   OK, on to the project!
Here is another make n take we made at the Holidaze Demo event last Saturday.  Cute, cute, cute!  I am really loving this cat. 

All Stampin' Up! supplies used:
Stamp: Frightening Feline
Ink:  Black
Paper:  Black, Gray, Pumpkin Pie, Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP
Other:  Argyle embossing folder, Window Frames Collection Framelit, 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon, 7/8" Natural Cotton Ribbon, Designer Ribbon Slide, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, glue dots 

Have a great day and thank you for stopping in for a visit!

Ghoulish Googlies Treat Bag

Hi there!  Popping in to show you one of the make n take projects we did at the Holidaze Demo Event on Sep 22nd.  Isn't it adorable?  This little treat bag comes in a kit with the tags, googlie eyes, and bakers twine so you can complete the project.  Stampin' Up! thought of everything.  All you have to do is stamp the tag with the coordinating stamp set sold separately.  Or you can purchase the bundle, which includes the stamp set and the Ghoulish Googlies kit  (Wood-mount 129852 $20.95, Clear-mount 129853 $16.95).  These items can be found on page 27 of the Holiday Catalog.  We ran the bag through the Big Shot with the Spider Web embossing folder for some added interest.  Who are we kidding?  Those little munchkins are only interested in what's inside - that snack size bag of M&M's!  lol

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

Holidaze Demo Event

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Hi there!  I'm back with a sampling of some of the great demonstrations we saw at the Holidaze Event for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators (and guests) held September 22 in Arnold, MO.  Sally Nusbaum organizes two of these events each year.  She puts a lot of time and hard work into planning them.  (Plus she is just a real fun person to be around.)  I love attending these events!  There is always something to learn and new people to meet!  For example, the above display is of a technique called Faux Patina.  Mary Derhake did an excellent presentation showing us how to achieve this look based on instructions by Angie Leach found here.  I have been wanting to try this technique so I was uber excited to actually see it done. (I'm more of a visual person anyway.)   Can't wait to try it!  I'm still working on projects but as soon as they are completed, I'll share my experiment of this technique with you.

Had a productive day with the Wednesday girls finishing up kits for our upcoming Christmas Card Workshop being held on Oct 6th.  Now it's time to hit the hay.  Thank you for stopping in for a visit!

Cookies! The Last Camp Card

Hey there and happy Friday to you!  Here is the last of the Stamp Camp cards - Cookie Monster.  He sure was a popular one!  I've been challenged to make an Oscar.  (I'm up for the challenge but it will be a few weeks when things settle down a bit.)  One thing I learned is to cut a hinged circle (accomplished by placing your folded card stock just below the cut line).  Adhere the larger Pacific Point scallop circle (cut out separately) on top.  This technique works really well and you don't have to worry about the scallops lining up.  That was the previous dilemma even though the pieces were cut together.  Go figure! 

Stamps: Wacky Wishes – inside sentiment (W-126410, C-126412 Hostess set) 

Paper: Black, Crumb Cake, Pacific Point, White 

Ink: Black (inside sentiment), Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip marker 

Tools:  Sizzix Dies = 4-1/2” Scallop Circle Die & 4” Circle Die, circle punches = 5/8”, 1”, 1-3/4”, 2-3/4” (#4 from center non-SU circle die), Scallop Circle punch 

Other:  Sponges, White gel pen 

Inspiration: various blogs on the internet

 

Tomorrow is the Holidaze Demo Event!!  It's one of the events Sally Nusbaum organizes bi-annually for us Demonstrators and friends.  We jokingly call them "Sally's Regionals".  (I think she likes that.)  Looking forward to the demonstrations, seeing my stamping friends, and of course swapping. Those who wish, can participate in the card swap.  I'll be back to show you some of the swaps I receive.  

Must run for now.  Have a great weekend and thank you for stopping by for a visit today!

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!

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!

Stamp Camp Sneak Peek

Hi and happy Monday to you!  Hope you had a nice weekend.  The weather has gotten cooler (and rainy), which puts me in a cooking/baking mood.  I didn't bake over the weekend but did make a batch of potato soup, some spaghetti sauce, and fixed lasagna for dinner last night.  There will be plenty of leftovers for the week.  Love that!  I also made some garlic bread and froze it.  I melt butter (yep real butter - me and Paula Dean got a thing for buttah!), dip my bread slices in the butter to coat (nothing low cal here!), shake some garlic salt on each slice, and freeze.  Makes it so easy for individual servings of garlic bread - just pop what you need into the toaster oven to brown.  Yum!

OK let's get down to business at hand.   Here is a sneak peek of the cards for my September Stamp Camp held on Sunday the 25th.  Had to schedule on Sunday because of our Demo Holidaze event on Saturday.  If you live in the St Louis Metro area and would like to attend Stamp Camp, please email me at jsumner731@sbcglobal.net to reserve your spot!  Thanks.

Looking forward to the Holidaze event!  Sally Nusbaum and the other gals involved in executing these bi-annual "mini conventions" do a fantastic job!  Each one has been a blast and we walk away with new ideas and new friendships.  (Love my JOB!)  I debated about  making swaps this time.  But...I don't want to miss out on the fun so I'll just make what I can.  Ten or twenty swaps is better than no swaps!  The Pieces of Heart team is meeting at Patty's Tuesday evening to work on our individual swaps - or just hang out with this cool group!  Patty will be serving Candy Corn Punch.  Sounds intriguing, huh?

Gosh, can you believe that in a couple of weeks it will be October?  Me neither!  The first Saturday in October is our annual family reunion (dad's side).  I always look forward to seeing everyone!  This year will mark 52 years for these annual gatherings!  Pretty impressive, don't ya think?  Our first reunion was held at Forest Park in 1959.  The locations and food has changed over the years.  When Mom and my aunts brought food, everything was home made and a lot of it home grown. Most of that generation is deceased or unable to attend the reunions anymore.  Now the food is brought by us cousins and our off-spring.  The tables are still laden with plenty of food - mostly buckets of chicken and other store bought food.  Fortunately, there are still a few of us who prepare home made food to share! 

Since I basically had a lazy day yesterday, I need to get to work and start on the laundry.  Also need to prepare what I'll take to Patty's tomorrow to finish my swaps for Saturday's Holidaze event.  I'm meeting some friends for lunch tomorrow so it needs to be done today!

Have a pleasant day and thanks for coming by!