So, if you attended my classes this week, you heard that Apothecary Art is one of my new favorite stamp sets – I know it is a little out of my normal "love" category but, a girl can always adjust can't she?  So, you may be surprised that one of the favorite cards I have made with new things from the Occasions Mini Catalog is today's post.   It is one I made for a special swap coming up at Stampin' Up!'s leadership conference in a couple of weeks (San Antonio here I come!).

Don't you wish you were swapping with me?   The main stamp set on this card is called Bordering on Romance.  I also used the DSP that you get free during Sale-a-Bration!   It's called Everyday Enchantment (hint: I'm on my second package of it!).  And the best part – it's free!  I also used the new framelets dies (lovin' those too).   

This post seems to be all about things I am lovin' and I haven't even mentioned my BFF and hubby.  Yes, I love him tons too.  We recently celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary.  I couldn't ask for a better partner.  And he sure loves when all of you come over for classes. . . . the girls at class last night gave him a bit of teasing – and he gave it right back. 

Make sure you are checking out my classes – they are all updated through the first part of March.  You can see them on my facebook or on the events tab here on my website. 

Blessings to you!

ohhhh lalala!   I was sooo excited to see this Sizzlet in the Occasions Mini Catalog that I just couldn't wait to use it.  Then Stampin' Up! sent us a picture of a cool banner. . . and I just knew I had to try it.  Now I know – you are going to LOVE this sizzlet. . . . the only warning is that there are lots of snippets that are cut out of this doily! 

This is part of man Snowman Love class on January 14 at 9:30am.  You'll make this banner – and a stinkin cute snowman that will be showing up here very soon!  Plus another 'surprise!'

OK, back to the sizzlet die – can't you just see so many uses for it?  Here's a closeup;

Here's what I used on this project;

Stamp Sets;  Merry Winter, Letter It

Cardstock & Ink;  Shimmer White, Vellum Cardstock, Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Blushing Bride

Big Shot:  Paper Doily Large Sizzlet

Accessories;  1 3/4" circle Punch, Irridescent Ice embossing powder, Full Heart Punch

Make sure you RSVP for this fun class very soon!  You don't want to miss out on your spot!

Blessings!

A quick post today to showcase another card for hostess club this week – and yet another must have in my humble opinion from the Occasions Mini Catalog. 

Have you thought about what set or sets you will use to make your special Valentine cards?  This one has so many options and comes with a bunch of greetings.  Make sure you check it out on page 8 of the mini catalog.  If you didn't receive your mini catalog from me, please let me know and I will get one sent your way.  You will be able to see it online starting January 4 right here on my website.

Here's what I used to make this gem;

Stamp set;  P.S. I Love you

Cardstock & Inks;  Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Big Shot:  Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Fashionable Hearts Embosslet

Punches;  Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" circle

Accessories:  Very Vanilla seam binding, Sticky Strip, Pearls, Dimensionals, Paper Piercer & mat

Blessings!

It's been a great holiday season here at the Peters house.  It was heartwarming to concentrate on family and the associated festivities so, thanks for understanding on my blog break.  Now, I am ready to get back into the swing of things – with a bang!   Kind of like New Year's! 

Holiday Mini Catalog - ends on January 3!   Pay special attention to the stocking builder punch and 1 x 8" bags.  We have been notified that the stocking builder punch will not be available in the next catalogs!   Call me to place your order – or order online!

Clearance rack - there are some great deals out there – up to 80% off!  There were a number of new items added just a couple of days ago.. . . hopefully all of your crafting sisters were busy and what you want is still out there and available. 

I am happy to gather several small orders and put them together to save on shipping.  So if you even see just one or two things that you want, just give me a call!

Now, for the something new for the New Year!   The Occasions Mini catalog is just days away!  OMG is this mini catalog just the bomb!   I have added a number of classes just to focus on the new products.  There are so many that you are just going to want to get here and play with everything so that you can decide what you want for sure!   Of course if your list is long, be a hostess or better yet, get a 20% discount by joining my team!

Here is a sneak peak of many things to come!   It is one of my favorite new sets called Apothecary Art.

Here's what I used to make this gorgeous card;

• Stamp Set:  Apothecary Art
• Cardstock & Ink:  So Saffron, Whisper White, Subtles paper stack, So Saffron Marker, Certainly Celery Marker, Early Espresso
• Big Shot:  Edgelets Dies, Labels Collection Framelets
• Simply Scored

You'll make this card at my Hostess Club this week – New Year = new club members.  I have some openings – why not come and check it out!

Here are my upcoming classes for January and February!

January

• 3,4 Hostess Club
• 12 – Chicks, Chocolate & Cards
• 14 – Snowman Love – samples coming in next few days! 
• 28 – Downline shoe box swap – join us!
• 29 – Big Shot Blast

February

• 1,8 Hostess Club
• 2 – Woodbury Club
• 4 – Me & Mom Valentines
• 16 – Chicks, Chocolate & Cards
• 20 – Boxes & Bags

March

• 6,7 Hostess Club
• 10 – Tea Shoppe Party

Blessings!

Oh boy – I was just out to the clearance rack – you want to get there asap!   I was amazed at the deals.  For you punch fans – there is tons of punches, current and retired.  Ribbon, buttons, and so much more!

Only while supplies last.  I was out there and got some paper and ribbon.  I also got a 12 x 12 scrapbook for about $8!!!!  This clearance rack blitz added over 200 products to the rack – there was more than 10 pages!!!!   Up to 80% off – and the sale lasts until Jan 5.  I wouldn't wait until the end though!!!!

Blessings!

Here's a little hint – get your glimmer paper now!   On page 41 of the mini catalog, you will find silver and red glimmer paper.  Now, we have had the great quality glimmer paper forever – now we have it in silver!   Do you wish you had it in other colors?   Hmmmm – I will show you how to make that happen!   One of my customers mentioned to me that she wanted glimmer paper in other colors and asked me if it could be colored. . . . I tried a stamp pad but, that didn't work to well but, without giving up, I used a re-inker!   Yep – it's the bomb!!!!   Here's how.   

Choose your color of re-inker – you want to go MUCH darker than you think you will need.  You'll also need an aqua painter, paper towel and if you are impatient like me, an embossing gun (of course ours is the best!).  Unlike water coloring, you will want to use plenty of pressure on your aqua painter to spread out the color.  Our quality glimmer paper performs super fantastic with when it gets wet.

When you are done coloring your entire piece of glimmer paper – blot it gently on the paper towel.  I say gently because you don't want to blot off the entire amount of color.  Then – if you are patient set aside to dry – if you're like me, take your embossing gun and dry it – only takes a few seconds.  It's pretty cool – no warping of the paper, etc!!! Thanks to the great quality glimmer paper.  An voila!  you have glimmer paper – in this case blue!   Here's the card I did at my workshops this week!

Isn't it cute!!!!!  Here's what I used on this card;

Cardstock & Ink;  Wisteria Wonder, Concord Crush DSP & Ink, Wild Wasabi DSP, Chocolate Chip cardstock, Black ink, Real Red Marker, Peach Parfait Marker, Silver Glimmer paper, Whisper White cardstock

Punches:  2 1/2" circle punch (tree and glimmer paper), Jewelry Tag punch (tree base), 1 " circle punch (greeting), Scallop edge punch

Stamp Set:  Merry Winter

Enjoy & Blessings today and always!

Here's a few more holiday cards to tempt your creative bug.  Come check them out on Saturday at the Holiday Card Buffet!

I love the simple look with Vanilla and Gold.  Both of these cards use embossing – if you look closely at the second card, you'll see that the rhinestones are not in the same color we sell in the catalog. . . . want to know how to make them in any color you want?  Hint:  it involves a marker.

I started on my annual coaster calendars last night . .. . a couple of months done.  The dilemma every year is how many to make – Mary at MDK sells them like hot cakes – I hope that 30 will make it! 

Blessings!

I had a little time to play last weekend. . . . and tried to post but, accidently deleted it prior to getting it posted – which caused a little frustration on my part – and I gave up!  So, back to the creations. . . . I was experimenting with holiday cards for my Holiday Card buffet on Saturday – there's still room if you are interested!  Check back this week and if you are coming let me know which cards you want to make!

So what do you think of the first 4?  From the top left we have Build a Blossom, Dasher, Merry Winter and Festive & Fun.  The fun starts at 9am – let me know if you are interested! 

Blessings!

I am lovin' them!   Don't know what I like better – the cookies or the stamps!   hehe!

Here's one of the cards we will be making at my card class tonight.  I had a last minute cancellation so if you are looking for a fun activity tonight – complete with friends and chocolate – give me a call!

This sample is copied directly from our Idea Book & Catalog.  This set is called Faith in Nature and is one of the Hostess items.

Blessings!