Sunday, November 30, 2008
LAST DAY for Current Specials!
NOTE: I understand the following bundles are now Sold Out: All in the Family Bundle, Santa's Stocking Stuffer Bundle, Curly Label Punch Bundle, and Mission Embossable Bundle.
Also, don't forget about the RUB-ONS SALE. You can purchase any package of Rub-Ons at a 20% Discount, THROUGH TODAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, ONLY!!! Click HERE for all the details on the Rub-Ons Sale.
Rub-Ons are a great way to bring exclusive Stampin' Up! images, and holiday phrases to your paper crafts, and home décor items, without stamps and ink! Hop on over to my SU! web site and click on the SHOP NOW button to order yours before the special is over.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
FREE Holiday Helper 12-Day eNewsletter
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA SALE!
(Nov 26 thru Dec 1)
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Holiday Peppermint Patty Basket!
Monday, November 24, 2008
A Holly Jolly Fellow
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Subscribing to My Blog with EMAIL UPDATES!
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Christmas Card Class Stampin' Supplies
Curly Label Punch Bundle (use punch and stamp set), Wow Flowers stamp set, Kiwi Kiss ink pad, Old Olive ink pad (for curly label only), Riding Hood Red ink pad, Bella Rose DSP, Whisper White card stock, Kiwi Kiss card stock, Riding Hood Red Tafetta ribbon, Earth Elements brads (Old Olive), 1/8" hole punch (holes for ribbon), Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals (under label punch only), Mini Glue Dots (under brad-centered flowers).
Cutting Notes: Card base is 4-1/4"x11", then folded at the top. Thick strips of DSP are 1", thinner strip of DSP is 1/2", square of DSP is 2"x2". Flowers along bottom edge are hand-trimmed with Paper Snips from center of Wow Flowers Happy Birthday stamp.
Tips/Alternate Suggestions: Instead of brads use 1/8" circles that you've punched out of Old Olive card stock. You could eliminate the little flowers along the bottom if you want to keep it simple. Maybe substitute using the Scalloped Edge Punch along the bottom strip of DSP instead.
Deer Friends Hostess stamp set, Heard from the Heart stamp set, Jumbo So Swirly wheel, Chocolate Chip ink pad, Versamark ink pad (ink up wheel in it), Baja Breeze ink pad (sponge on edges of scalloped square), Creamy Caramel marker (deer's nose and antlers), Real Red marker (optional hand-drawn heart at end of saying), Ski Slope DSP, Whisper White card stock, Chocolate Chip card stock, Baja Breeze card stock, 1/4" circle punch (for ribbon to wrap around and come through from back, to tie in front), Scallop Square punch, Stampin' Dimensionals (under deer only), White Tafetta Ribbon, Stampin' Sponge.
Cutting Notes: Card base is 5-1/2"x8-1/2", then folded on the left. Red layer of DSP is 2"x2" and blue layer is 3"x3". Chocolate Chip card stock layer is 3-1/4" square.
Tips/Alternate Suggestions: Try using the Bashful Blue ink cartridge in the wheel handle, if you don't want to mess with inking up a wheel using a Versamark pad...it may be light enough to work. I tried Baja Breeze with the wheel and I felt it was too dark and heavy.
Merry & Bright stamp set, Real Red ink pad, Garden Green ink pad (to stamp and watercolor trees, also to stamp snowflakes on green layer), Big Shot & Top Note die, Real Red card stock, Garden Green card stock, Kraft card stock, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch (for ribbon to go thru on one side), Stampin' Sponge (for edges of Top Note), Blender Pen (to color in santa hat and scarf with Real Red), Real Red Striped Grosgrain, Stampin' Dimensionals (under scallop circle only), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter & 2-Way Glue Pen (for ball and brim on santa hat), Paper Snips (to cut "Merry & Bright" saying out in a strip), Mini Glue Dots (under Merry & Bright saying only).
Cutting Notes: Card base is 5-1/2"x8-1/2", then folded on the top. Green layer is 5-1/4"x4", then the corners are rounded.
Tips/Alternate Suggestions: You could use a different Real Red ribbon if you want. You could leave off the sponging of the Top Note, the Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, and/or the "Merry & Bright" saying to keep it super simple.
**Oddly enough, I liked this card the least, but my teenage daughter liked it the most!
Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set (gift pkg), Short & Sweet stamp set ("very merry" saying and snowflake), Ruby Red ink pad (for saying and snowflake),Ruby Red marker (to color pkgs), Bashful Blue marker, Certainly Celery marker, StazOn Jet Black ink pad (stamp gifts in this--you may want to do it ahead of time so guests don't get permanent ink all over, or smear it if it isn't dry yet), 1-1/4" Square Punch (gifts), 1-3/8" Square Punch (blue layers), Whisper White card stock, Ruby Red card stock, Bashful Blue card stock, Certainly Celery card stock, Large Oval Punch, Crop-A-Dile (1/8" punch on each side of bottom for ribbon to go thru), Bashful Blue Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals (under "very merry" only).
Cutting Notes: Card base is 5-1/2"x8-1/2", then folded on the top. DSP layer is 2"x5-1/2", and Certainly Celery layer is 2-1/2"x5-1/2".
Tips/Alternate Suggestions: This is a pretty simple card, it's just the coloring of the packages that takes a while. Be sure the colors are used on a different part of each pkg on each image--there are 3 parts (bow, pkg background, dots) and 3 colors, so it shouldn't be too hard. Maybe consider using Blender Pens with pastels if you don't want to use markers. You could also switch up the layering and move them around in a different orientation. If you stamp the packages in StazOn and punch them out ahead of time, the kids can color them in with markers or even crayons.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Longaberger Holiday & Collector's Club Baskets
I'm not going to sell them directly from my blog, you'll have to email me and let me know what you want. The prices listed are my idea of what they are worth--feel free to make an alternate offer. I intend to charge only the exact shipping amount to get your baskets to you, on top of the agreed upon price(s). Please make sure you ask any pertinent questions before you commit to any purchase. Each basket comes with relevant documentation brochures and certificates, and these are in mint condition.
Here are pictures of some of the baskets I have...please click on any of them to see larger, more detailed images:
This is a set of 3 different sized "sleigh" baskets, each with wrought iron runners (which come in original boxes). Each basket features a holiday fabric liner, and a plastic protector. The large and medium baskets feature divided protectors.
Two Basket set, each featuring fabric liner and plastic protector. Larger basket features lid with red knob, and handle wrap. Both baskets feature hardware on back of rim to hang baskets.
Features braided leather handles, fabric liner, and plastic protector. Comes in original collector's box.
Features wooden swinging handles, fabric liner, and dual level divided plastic protector set. Comes in original collector's box. This makes a great craft or sewing basket. The stairstep-looking weave on the bottom of this basket is phenomenal.
Features brass tag denoting "Collector's Club Charter Member", ceramic tie-on denoting Charter Member status, fabric liner, plastic protector, Charter Member handle wrap, original issue of Collector's Club Signatures magazine, original Collector's Club membership literature, and original collector's box. There are three Longaberger signatures on the bottom of this basket - Rich, his wife JoAnne, and their daughter Heidi.
Features braided leather handles, fabric liner, and plastic protector. Comes in original collector's box.
Features braided leather handles, fabric liner, and plastic protector. Comes in original collector's box.
Features fixed wooden handle, handle tie, wooden lid with embossed metal star on knob (not shown in picture), fabric liner, plastic protector, Century (year 2000) tie-on, and original collector's box.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Holiday Extravaganza: Nov. 18th & 20th Christmas Card Classes
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Publication Notifications
Rub-On-O-Rama!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Watercolor Video Tutorial
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Another Tin-Tinabulation!
The Turquoise Tin (Item# 114673) is available for $3.95 each. It measures approximately 10-1/2" long x 6-1/2" wide x 3-1/4" tall, with rounded corners, and features a see-through panel on the lid, with a lunch box type closure.
- The Turquoise Tin would make a great treat container, with your baked goods or candies showing through the top!* Either leave it as-is to feature the festive turquiose color, or consider wrapping a strip of coordinating Designer Series Paper around the bottom. The Rainbow Sherbet Designer Series Papers coordinate well with this tin, as do the Pacific Point Patterns Designer Series Papers. If you would like to wrap ribbon around to tie in a bow, the Pacific Point 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon would be lovely, and the Riding Hood Red 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon would stand out in excellent contrast to the turquoise tin. As you can see from the photo above, I use my turquoise tins to store my different adhesives and adhesive refills throughout the year, so these make great gift packaging that keeps on giving!
- The Skinny Silver Tin is wonderful for packaging a gift of cash, a gift card, a gift certificate, or a few CDs, with a custom-sized greeting card inside! Wrap a sleeve of your favorite Designer Series Paper around it to dress it up...my favorite is the Ski Slope Designer Series Paper assortment. Or, you might want to simply tie your tin closed with some festive ribbon, twill, or twine. Some of my favorites are: Kiwi Kiss 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Riding Hood Red 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Alpine Felt Ribbon (you get 3 spools in one package!), and Riding Hood Red/Very Vanilla 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain.
*To help extend the life of your tin, please line your tin with waxed paper or parchment paper when using with food, and wipe out to clean--do not submerge.
To place your order, you can call me at 719-205-5957, or email me, or you may visit my Stampin' Up!® web site and click the SHOP NOW button near the top right of the screen.
Psssst...here's a secret...if your office, or your sweetie's office, is having a Christmas party, the Skinny Silver Tins make a beautiful presentation for gift cards! Get the boss to cover the expense out of the party budget, and you get to custom decorate the tins, PLUS you'll most likely get to keep the leftover supplies for use on your own gift packaging and cards!!! Don't worry--I'll be glad to help you design your tins and pick out the supplies you need. I can even prepare an itemized invoice for the accounting office. It will be super easy and totally FUN!