Happy New Year!

I hope you each have a happy & safe New Year's celebration!

I'll be back soon :)

All I Want For Christmas is ...!

Happy Friday everyone!

Working on last minute gift ideas...

How would you like to recieve one of these for Christmas???

There is still time to tell your special someone about that special something you would like for Christmas!!! How about a Stampin'Up! gift card???

I have seen these little ornaments around, and thought I would make one of my own. So much fun to make, and could be so much fun for you to recieve!!!

Have a great week-end~thanks for visiting!

Happy Friday!

One of my favorite stamp sets is Baroque Motifs!

I just love that elegant look. Here are 2 color schemes of the same card. This card was a very simple card to create, with just one ink color, and some designer paper.The sentiment is from Sincere Salutations. This is a great stamp set for anyone just beginning to build their stamp collection, and includes 8 sentiments. It was one of the first stamp sets I selected in my Demo Kit.

This basic layout could be created with any theme in mind. With a change of colors & sentiment, it could could be used for many different occasions. And did you notice, I only needed ONE INK COLOR! All supplies used were Stampin' Up!

Have a great week-end!

Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamps & Specials

Wow, it is already time for the retiring stamp list, and on January 19th the new Spring-Summer catalog.

So....now is the time you can get great deals on retiring stamp sets!!! From now through December 23rd, Stampin' Up! is offering 10% off any retiring stamp set. And, if you place an order of $70 or more, FREE FREIGHT!!!

You can view the retiring stamp sets here ! The prices listed do not include the 10% discount.

Great time to make a purchase for Christmas gifts, or for that favorite stamp set before it is gone! If you have any questions, just give me a call!

Holiday Share

Hello Bloggers!

Such a busy time of year. Thanksgiving, Birthdays, & now preparing for Christmas!

Today I am sharing a couple of recent workshop cards.

The 1st card uses the Snow Swirled stamp set & Lovely as a Tree. I saw a similar card, and for the life of me, I cant remember the card designer. So, I cannot claim this idea as my own. But, I loved using the tall pine tree for branches!!! We stamped the snowflakes with Versamark, clear embossed, & applied the dye ink with sponge daubers. We used new In Color, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, & Baja Breeze. Pines stamped with Kiwi Kiss. Then punched with 1 1/4 circle punch. The sentiment is from All Holidays, which takes you from Thanksgiving to Valentines Day!

The 2nd card used the sentiment from All Holidays. I used the Top Note die cut from the Big Shot. Also, die cut leaves from Autumn Vine designer paper. Tied on Rope Twine (both from Holiday Mini) and frayed the ends. A little distressing with sponge dauber. Very simple card to create.

I will try to upload again, soon! Thanks for visiting.

Stampin' Up! Holiday Extravaganza

Beginning November 26th, Stampin' Up! is offering select product bundles for an awsome 20% to 50% discount!

The details of the sale will be available on-line on November 26th!!! I dont know what items will be on sale, yet, but I do know that they will only be available "while supplies last", there will be "no minimum purchase, & no quantity limits"! Sale period is Nov. 26 through Dec. 1st.

You can order direct through my Stampin' Up! demonstrator website, (just click on SHOP NOW) or feel free to call me!

Thanks for visiting, & I hope to post some more holiday project ideas soon.

Also, you can always view project ideas online at stampinup.com !

Stampin' Up! Big Shot

Well, here is it...the Sizzix Big Shot! And, that cute bag to carry it in!!!

This new die cut machine is awsome! The Big Shot will cut through so many materials, from fabric to chipboard! Chipboard...now you have my attention. (Please contact me of you would like a copy of the list) And you can use ANY COMPETETORS DIE CUTS!!! Including the Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, which I absolutely LOVE! Well, the original machine can't do all that! And, the Bigz dies don't fit in the original machine. Stampin' Up! has a great assortment of die cuts available for the Big Shot, and some "exclusive die cuts, not available anywhere else! I already had the original machine, but...you see what came next :) I had to have one!!!

I have included photos of some of my projects using my new Big Shot.

This cute little bag is made from the exclusive Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL Die, and the Sizzlets Snowflake die set (includes a set of 4). The Basket & Bloom die cut includes the basket, tag, and some flowers.

The snowflake ornament was made by first using the Large Snowflake die cutting chipboard, then die cutting the sparkle paper and adhering it to the front. I adhered felt to the back.

I made this little scrapbook with the Bigz Circle Scallop die cut. It is approximately 4 1/2 " across. First, I cut the chipboard, love it....then I cut the front & back (2 sheets at the same time) of the designer paper, Urban Garden. Then, another sandwich of cardstock, multiple sheets at once :) and the pages for the album. I punched a hole through everything with my Crop-a-dile, and assembled the album. I did the "ribbon fraying" technique with Old Olive grosgrain ribbon. Also, added some Navy Grosgrain ribbon.

I am on a roll, now! I need to add my photos, and some embelishments. This is too cute! This album could be created for any theme, any occasion. Great Christmas Gift Idea!!!

Stampin' Up! has additional supplies available for the Big Shot, which are not yet listed in our catalogs.

Item #114320 On Board Longboard (chipboard) 6 sheets of 5 3/4 x 13 3/4 $6.95

12 x 12 Decor' Elements Sheets $12.95 ea.

Item #114334 Dark Grey

Item #114335 White

Item #114336 Kraft

Item #114337 Chocolate

I will be taking my "Big Shot" on the road, sooo if you host a Stampin' Up! workshop, I will be happy to bring it along to show you and your guests how easy it is to use, and how it can add to your creative possibilities!

Thanks for visiting!