Here’s another fun Pumpkin Box – I saw the idea (sorry don’t remember where) and just had to make one. . . . are you ready to hear which die I used?  The pillow box!   Yes, we’ve made some fun things with this die.  You use 3 of them to make this box!  Sorry you missed my Big Shot Night this week – or you could already have one of these at home!  The eyes are 2 circle punches. . . . the nose is a free hand triangle.   The mouth – a punch of course!  It is 3 of the photo corner punches put together! 

Here’s a quick and easy banner for the upcoming holiday season.  It uses the Two Tags Die which you will need this holiday season for those gift tags.  I also used the Simple Letters Alphabet and the Sweet Season stamp set (p 29).  These items go so well together.  What you can’t see so well is the shimmer paint touch I added – if you haven’t yet ordered some of this – you really need to get it!  There are so many ways to use it!  Join me for my Holiday Stamp Camp on Sunday October 25. This is a brand new add to my calendar – register early!  Here is how this event will go;

• 1-3pm 12 Holiday Cards – Cost $20.   Receive $10 off your class fee with a $50 order (perfect for ordering supplies for your holiday cards!)
• 3:30pm-5:30pm  Holiday Gift Giving ideas – Cost is $20.  Receive $10 off your class fee with a $50 order
  • 5 projects which will include;  Merry banner, Journal, Gift card holder and more!

More about the 2 Tags Die – you get 2 different tags on this die – you can see them both here.  One is designed that you could fold in half – I think this tag would look great with a chocolate or candy cane inside!

Looking forward to seeing you at class!

Here’s a quick and easy Halloween decoration.  Isn’t it boootiful!       I used the Scallop square die and the Serif Essentials alphabet.  The finishing touches from the Eat, Drink and be Scary stamp set.   Give me a call if you are interested in making this quick and easy banner!

Do you belong to Twitter or Facebook?  If you do, look for me and follow my posts.  I am "stampinbj" on both of these social networking sites. 

Are you checking the weekly specials from Stampin’ Up!  There are some fantastic deals out there!  This weeks specials are;

• Perfect Setting Die – Sale $25.99
• Flower Burst Embosslet Die – Sale $5.99
• Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Die – $25.49

   

The vote is in. . . this month’s Club Projects were a hit!  Check this out! 

JOY card - I highly recommend the ornament punch and the coordinating stamp set and rub ons!  If you need ideas, come and check out my display boards – I garantee you’ll love what you see!  Colors on this card are; Rich Razzelberry and Old Olive.  The background usesthe finial press embossing folder.  The "J" and "Y" are from the Serif Essential Sizzix Alphabet, ornament punch, Sincere Salutations greeting punched out with large oval punch, gold cord (limited time in Holiday Mini – strongly recommend it!), jumbo eyelet and narrow grosgrain ribbon.  What a fun holiday card!

Witch Hat - this fun creation came from a great friend I met at Founders Circle.  It is actually a treat box with a brim attached – your special trick or treaters will love it!  Notice the great striped grosgrain ribbon – It frays so well – and adds tons of character to this project!  You’ll be surprised at how quickly this project goes together!  Love it!

Top Note – Lovely as a tree - if you saw this card in person, you would just say – WOW!  The trees are "frosted" with shimmer paint!  I love the shimmer paint in the Holiday Mini Catalog (get it while it lasts!).  The shimmer paint comes in champagne, white and platinum.  For this project, I used a window sheet with the negative image of the top note die.  Sponged the background.  Mixed the Frost White shimmer paint with night of navy reinker and sponge daubered it on the tree stamp.  The result is – Fantastic!!!!  Stop by and see this one in person – better yet, make sure you get your shimmer paint before the Holiday Mini catalog is over!

Christmas Pines - This is a very fun level 1 hostess set (get yours free by hosting a show or gathering orders for a catalog show!).  Check out the white background of this card which I received from a great demonstrator at Founders Circle!  Do you see that I used an embossing folder but there is an oval in the middle that remains flat?  This is an easy and fun technique – I’d love to show you how to do it! 

I have been thinking of this witch for weeks – even had the papers cut!  My friend Sandy and John are here for a night and after we set up for club tomorrow night, we played just a little bit.  It’s fun to play with Stampin’ Up! friends?

The witch uses the Bag in Scallops die, 1 3/4" circle die (face), 2 5/16" neutral brads embossed in green galore, word window punch (nose), scallop circle die (skirt), texturz plate on skirt, ribbon slide from hodgepodge hardware for belt, oval punches for arms, boho blossoms for hands, wide oval for broom wrapped around a twig, and a strip of DSP for the hat!  Ain’t she cute!!!!!

So, the playing didn’t stop there. . . . . we went from a witch to angelic.  Check out this angel!  We used some of the same dies, punches and embellishments!  She is shining in shimmery paint and embossed polka dots!

Then, I thought I could improve the reindeer with our new sweet treat cups. . . . and yup!   Cinnamon candies worked great in the cup for Rudolph’s nose! 

So, what do you think!  Did we do it or what? 

A few spots still exist for this very popular class on Tuesday, Sept 8!  If you can’t make it, let me know and I will create a class to go kit for you!  Cost is $18, I will have full color insturctions and all the pieces cut for you!  Remember, you will make the pumpkin, Frankie, Turkey and the reindeer. 

Yes, you saw my Build a Bear posts the last few weeks and now your time is here to see the great products that Stampin’ Up! and Build a Bear have available for you!  They are included in the awesome Holiday Mini Catalog.  Stampin’ Up! has informed me that the mini catalog mailing was delayed a couple of days – so yours could still be coming.  You can always check it out online.  I have scheduled a Build a Bear Workshop for September 22.  Make sure you RSVP to hold your spot soon!

In case you missed it, here is the "thanks for coming" gift from my Open House last weekend.   Aren’t they cute?  I used the Bag with Scallops die and just did the front and back (sides come with the box but, I didn’t use them).   Of course the color is Rich Razzleberry which is one of my favorite new colors! 

I punched the window out with a 1 3/8" punch and put a window sheet behind stamped with a sentiment from Matchbox Messages in white staz on.  The finishing touches were added with a white gel pen - I’m sure you’ve heard me say our gel pens are awesome!  Make sure that you put one on your next order. 

Ah yes, the great ribbon!  I have lengths of the ribbon available – if you haven’t yet purchased yours, make sure you call.  Rich Razzleberry has been the "hottest" and I just got some in!  I know it will be gone quickly.

Stampin’ Up! Style. . . . Yes, I have soooo much fun with these boxes.  I saw many of these with some great variations at Stampin’ Up!’s convention. . . . more to come later on that. 

I have three announcements involving boxes today! 

1. My Big Shot class on Wednesday – August 12 will feature a new creature that is red and black and oh, so cute!
2. By popular demand, I have added a night to the Fall Stinkin’ Cute Box Class – Wednesday, August 19 still has some openings.  Please RSVP if you are interested.
3. Stampin’ Up! posted my class on the demonstrator part of it’s website today with instructions!  Don’t you wish you were a demo. . . . ask me how you can do that right now for only $85! 

Wow, it was a great day!  You’ll see a picture from the opening introduction featuring members of the 2010 Olympic hopeful gymnast group.  I reconnected with great friends through Stampin’ Up!, Leo and Margaret.  Today we learned more about Build a Bear – coming soon!  You’ll also see a sample from the display area.  The inspiration here is awesome!  Shelli looks great as always.  Then it was our turn to dress up for awards night.  It was a big night for me as I was honored to be in the top 100 demos in the United States!  Wow!  This is a first for me. . .