October Stampin' Nite fun

     My first monthly Stampin' Nite was so much fun!  You definitely don't want to miss the next one in November (the 10th - link on the "Stampin' Nite" tab at the top for all the details).

     Here are photos of the card and candy treat me made:

This is the card:

     We did the Rock-n-Roll technique on this card (on the leaves).  The ladies had a blast mixing and matching colors.  Everyone's card was so different and gorgeous!

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Whisper White & Bravo Burgundy

INKS:  Bravo Burgundy, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, & River Rock

STAMPS:  Day of Gratitude, Hand-Penned Holiday, & French Foliage

TOOLS:  S.N.A.I.L. Adhesive, Stampin' Scrub & Cleaner

TECHNIQUE:  Rock-n-Roll

This is the candy treat:

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, & Whisper White

MARKERS:  Various colors (individual choice) - I used Basic Black & Pear Pizazz on these two

STAMPS:  Spooky Bingo Bits

TOOLS: 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, Uni-Ball Singo White Gel Pen, 1 x 8 Cellophane bags, & candy (I used M & M's and Candy Corn) 

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     On November 10th, we will be making two holiday-themed cards.  One will be a shaker card (using the new Shake Frames) and the other will use the embossing resist technique on Glossy paper (gorgeous if I might say so myself!).  You will use one Shaker Frame and get to take the rest of the set (5 more rings) home with you, so you can make more at home.  If you are interested in these types of cards, don't miss November's Stampin' Nite.  RSVP by November 5th.

Happy Monday!

Halloween Class this Sunday

     Would you like to make one of these?  If so, please join me, at my house, this Sunday (October 17th) at 1:00pm.  The cost is $8 or FREE with a $20 Stampin' UP! product order.

     If you are interested in coming, please let me know by tomorrow (Friday 10/15/10).  Space is limited and I only have a few more seats open.

Happy Thursday!

Luminary with Stampin' UP! Decor Elements

     Aren't these just too cute?  I love how simple they are to make and that they use a Stampin' UP! product that I don't use very often - Decor Elements.  On the ones shown here, they used "Spooky Things" Decor Elements from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

     The frames are made with card stock or Designer Series Paper (DSP).  I prefer the card stock because it's studier than DSP, therefore it will keep it's shape better.  Yet, either type of paper will work for this projects.  The windows are made using vellum.  Before you put it all together, put the Decor Elements on the vellum first.  I also recommend using Sticky Strip to hold it together.

     Click HERE to download the pattern.

Here is a quick list of suggested product to make these:

121045 Basic Black card stock
101865 Vellum card stock
104294 Sticky Strip
120909 "Spooky Things" Decore Elements in black
114285 Decor Elements Applicator

Click HERE to order any of these products.

     I'd be happy to show you how to make these.  Just contact me.

Happy Saturday!

Clean Hands - Stampin' UP! Style

Aren't these just the cutest boxes?  "What's in them?", you ask?  Well, take a look:

Hand sanitizer from Bath-n-Body Works

     I cannot take credit for this project.  I CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) from a fellow demonstrator, Erica.  The minute I saw these, I knew I wanted to make a few of them.  They are super simple, and don't use a ton of paper.

     These ones in particular, where made with retired paper, (I have been trying to use up my stash).  The stamp sets used are current, as well as the punches.  I would give you the tutorial, but Erica did such a wonderful job with it, I won't try to rewrite her tutorial.  Instead, I'll provide you with the link to her tutorial.  Check it out HERE.  Erica's boxes are much more fancier than mine, but I really like simple.

Close up of the inside

RECIPE:

CARD STOCK:  Retired - Only Orange & Only Orange DSP:: Current - Basic Black & Whisper White

INK/MARKERS:  Retired - Only Orange::Current - Basic Black

STAMPS:  Batty For You & Grateful Greetings

PUNCHES:  2 3/8" Scallop Circle, 1 3/4 Scallop Circle, 1" Circle,  Large Oval,  & Ticket Corner

TOOLS:  Paper Trimmer, Stampin' Sponges, SNAIL Adhesive, & Sticky Strip

     If you make one, (or more), I'd LOVE to see what you make.  Please send me a picture.  I would be happy to highlight your project on my blog.

Happy Thursday!

Stampin' UP! October Class

I'M BACK!!!!!

     That's right!  I'm back to hosting Stampin' UP! classes!  I'm so excited!  I just returned from the Baltimore Regional and I'm so excited and eager to share all the wonderful tips and techniques I learned there.

     For my first class back, I'm going to show you how to make this:  

NOTE:  I CASEd this idea from fellow 

demonstrator Lisa Freeman

     I made these for all the ladies who are part of my Stampin' UP! team.  They loved them.  Now I want to show all of you how to make this really cute and quick candy matchbook.  Not only that, but you will also get to make a matching 3x3 card.  This will make a really cute Halloween gift.

     See the attached flyer for more information:

When:  Sunday October 17, 2010

Time: 1:00PM

Where: My house - 530 Greenwood Avenue, Bethlehem, PA

Price: $8 or FREE with a $20 Stampin' UP! product order

What to bring: adhesive (tape) & scissors

RSVP:  Please let me know by Friday October 15, 2010 if you are planning on attending.

Happy Wednesday!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

    Happy Halloween all you ghosties!  Have you gotten you fill of candy?  I sure have!  My boys went trick-or-treating for only 1 hour and came back with more candy than 4 people should have.

I received this card from my upline, Sally Chuchman.  I just love the colors (Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White and Elegant Eggplant).  She used the Sweet Centers, Sanded, and Grateful Greetings stamp sets.  The M & M's are in Sweet Treat Cups, which you can also purchase through Stampin' UP!  Thank you Sally!  I LOVE this card!

Happy Halloween!

BOO!

     It's Halloween time!  Spooky, candy, Boo!, and fun!  I really enjoy this time of year.  I love kids and kids love this holiday ~ so of course I love this holiday!

Below is what I've been busy making this week:

Pencil treats for all the kids: my students and my children's classrooms.

 Peppermint Patty treats for my customers who placed and order with me in October.

Pixi Stix treats for all the teachers: the support people who work with me and my children's teachers.

Halloween Peppermint Patty treat bags.  A wonderful friend at work bought 7 bags!  Thanks for your support Beth!



Happy Haunting!

Halloween Card 2

     BOO!  It's me again!  Two days in a row--can you believe it?

I got the idea from this card from Heather Summers.  This punch creation (the ghost) was one in her Simply Punches Holidays punch class.  Her online classes are wonderful.  She is to talented!

Recipe:

CARD STOCK:  All listed are 8 1/2 x 11
101951 Only Orange
100730 Whisper White
102851 Basic Black

INK:
102696 Only Orange
101731 Craft Whisper White
101179 Basic Black
103163 More Mustard

TOOLS:
112082 Wide Oval Punch
107305 Large Oval Punch
116630 Modern Label Punch
104390 1/2" Circle Punch
1/4" Circle Punch
Icky Goo Border Punch
104332 SNAIL Adhesive
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals

STAMPS:
11766 Halloween Frights
Generic BOO! stamp

Happy Sunday!

Halloween Card 1

  
     BOO!

 
     Did I scare you?  I hope not!  Anyways, here is a card I did for a Halloween swap in a Yahoo group I belong to.  I used the Stampin' UP! large and small oval punches to make the ghosts and pumpkins.  I embossed the sentiments on the from of this card.  This was a quick and fun card to make.  On top of that, it looks more complicated than it was to make.  Those that received this card really liked it.

Recipe:

CARD STOCK:
orange
green
white

INK:
102283 VersaMark
105216 Pumpkin Pie

MARKERS:
100082 Basic Black

EMBOSSING POWDER:
109133 Black

TOOLS:
107304 Small Oval punch
107305 Large Oval punch
100005 Heat Tool

STAMPS:
No name stamps


Happy Saturday!