ohhhh lalala!!!!!   Check out this sneak peak of the Holiday Mini Catalog starting Sept 1!!!! 

I am VERY excited about this exciting addition to the Stampin' Up! product line.  The opportunities are tremendous with the coordinating designer series paper and fabric.   Watch my calendar for additional classes coming this fall that focus on fabrics – now, you say, I'm not a sewer – DON"T worry.  Jump on the "I'm excited!" bandwagon as I will show you FABULOUS projects that will make lovely gifts and home decor items for your upcoming holiday season!   Trust me!  

Remember to watch my website for upcoming classes!

Ok, I know it's been a bit since I posted.  Believe me, I have started several times!   Had a BLAST at convention.  TONS of ideas.  If you are havin' a party in the near future, looking for wedding favors or have a sweet tooth – this post is for you!

Yum Yum!   Don't you love what you can do with paper, sizzix die cuts, embossing folders and a little creativity?  LOVE it!   Check out the house. . . . seen it before?    Nope – sneak peak of what is coming in the awesome Holiday Mini catalog!    This house reminds me sooo much of ones my grandma used to make – of course her's were made of hardened frosting and she had an entire village – I am excited about this one. . . . can't wait for my pre-order to arrive!

Is it Springfield Mass or Epcot?   My wonderful friends Tami and Meg and I were having fun today at a demonstrator meeting in Springfield Massachusetts.   The dome in the background is actually the basketball hall of fame.  I presented at my friend Tami's downline meeting.  I had an awesome time.   I showed some of the awesome big shot projects I have made – and they loved them!  

Do you love these purses?  They were pillow gifts from Stampin' Up! on the cruise. . . . I LOVE them.  Every great woman has an awesome purse or two (or more) and I can tell you I think Stampin' Up! is doing an awesome job of keeping me supplied in beautiful handbags!

Here's one that perhaps you haven't seen. . . .

This is my newest creation using the scallop square die (rapidly becoming one of my favs).  It also uses the 5 point star die, stars #2 die and the Sans Serif alphabet.  This was an awesome and easy project to do.   Have you heard that I LOVE quilting (my grandma would be proud) with the Big Shot!  This machine is so easy to cut everything soooo quickly – and with the rag quilting technique, you can sew this together in a small amount of time.  You can check out some of my Big Shot projects the second Wednesday of every month – or get a group of your friends together and I will come and amaze your socks off! 

I'll be home from Boston on Sunday.  Check back for some significant updates this week!   There is some excitement building! 

This is a great project – especially for kids.  This tree ornament opens up to reveal a picture inside!  What a prefect gift for grandparents, aunts and uncles.  This project uses the scallop square die as the foundation.  This is another project you will make at my Holiday Gift Giving class on Sunday, Oct 25.  RSVP!

Gobble – Gobble – will be what your guests want to do when you have these cute little place holders sitting on your Thanksgiving table!  I saw this cute treat idea at Cherie Manderscheids Demos Galore event (Thanks Cherie!)  Using the sweet treat cups and scallops #2 die and a few other punches – these are easy to make and will be the talk of the table!  Give me a call if you want more details. 

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!

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? 

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.

What a weekend!  Hastings Rivertown Days was lots of fun seeing everyone.  While Saturday, my booth was a little on the "dusty/dirty" side, I had a gorgeous spot right on the river for Sunday.  It was great to meet lots of my customers and to welcome bunches of new ones! 

The other "event" this weekend was my daughter, Chrissy’s birthday.  My baby turned 24!  We celebrated on Friday night. . . and then she went camping with friends over the weekend. 

There is so much going on, here’s what you can expect from me this week;

• Stampin’ Up! Deal of the week posted by noon today (Monday)
• BJ’s Big Shot Deal is coming this week! – stay tuned!
• New classes being added as a result of numerous requests!  What for the composition purse class as well as a Frame class
• well, I have a couple of other "surprise" postings coming too – so, be sure and check back frequently!

This card I made last week is one from a fellow demonstrator.  Stampin’ Up! gives us great new ideas on a daily basis and I get to pick the ones I like and want to use!  With the starter kit special going on now, make sure you check out the Stampin’ Up! business opportunity!

Card contents:  Rich Razzleberry – new In color this year, Orchid Opulence, Old Olive and Whisper White.  The frame is a sizzix die – called Frame Oval Scallop.  The stamp sets used are;  Flight of the Butterfly and Itty Bitty Backgrounds (an all time favorite!).  You will see this card at my hostess shows this month!