Holiday Extravaganza: Nov. 18th & 20th Christmas Card Classes

Do you want to make your own Christmas cards this year, but just can't get past the design stage? Do you get overwrought trying to figure out what images and colors and styles coordinate with each other? Then my Christmas Card Classes are ideal for you!

I'm offering 4 classes, each with a different set of cards, between now and Santa's debut. The first class will be held on Tuesday, November 18th, and features the cards shown above. You'll make 3 of each design, along with stamped envelopes to match, for a set of TWELVE cards at each class! Christmas Card Class #2 will be held on Thursday, November 20th, but you'll need to RSVP right away--by November 15th. You can RSVP for either, or both, of the November classes HERE.

Publication Notifications

I'd like to call your attention to a few publications, some recently updated, which are available for viewing on my blog. Please note that the catalog files tend to be rather large, and you may benefit most from right clicking on the links to them, and saving a copy of each to your hard drive, for faster access and viewing times.

November Customer Newsletter - on the right sidebar of my blog, under the heading "Customer Newsletter Archives"

2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog - on the right sidebar of my blog, under the heading "Stampin' Up!® Catalogs"

2008 Holiday Mini Catalog - on the right sidebar of my blog, under the heading "Stampin' Up!® Catalogs"

Celebrando Creatividad - a US Hispanic/Latin Catalog Supplement, located on the right sidebar of my blog, under the heading "Stampin' Up!® Catalogs"

Décor Elements - a combined catalog, including complete Phase I and Phase II product line, located under the heading "Stampin' Up!® Catalogs"

Rub-On-O-Rama!

It's time for another great Stampin' Up!® Special! From November 10th through November 30th, when you purchase $20 in regular merchandise, you will get 20% OFF ALL RUB-ONS in the 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog, Celebrando Creatividad, and in the 2008 Holiday Mini Catalog!!! (Click on any publication link to see a PDF version of that catalog) Each package is normally priced at $10.95, and when you qualify for this special, you can purchase any amount of rub-ons for only $8.76 per package.

The following is a chart of all available packages, for your convenience--the three packages which are ideal for Christmas/Holiday projects are: Word Flurries, Old Saint Nick, and Season of Cheer.

You can email me to place your order, or simply surf on over to my SU! web site and click on the SHOP NOW button near the top right corner, underneath my name and contact info, to place your order online!

Watercolor Video Tutorial

If you've always wanted to learn more about watercoloring, but haven't been able to make it to a workshop or class to see it, here's your chance! Click HERE to view a video tutorial on watercoloring, on my Stampin' Up!® web site. This project was created by using ink pads and an Aquapainter, on Watercolor Paper.

Call me at 719-205-5957, or email me, to book your workshop in the Colorado Springs area. We can feature products and techniques you'd like to learn more about, such as Watercoloring, Heat Embossing, Dry Embossing, or using Stampin' Write Markers.

And don't forget to check out the Events Page on my SU! web site, to find out about all my upcoming holiday classes. If you are looking forward to a handmade holiday this year, I've got all your needs covered! You can also call and request a class, such as a calendar-making class, for you and a group of your friends. The Create-A-Calendar Kit makes a wonderful gift for anyone who isn't on your "naughty" list!

Another Tin-Tinabulation!

For your holiday packaging delight, Stampin' Up!® is offering two different tins, for sale individually--WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

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 Silver Skinny Tin (Item# 108333) is available for $1.95 each. It measures approximately 5-1/2" long x 4-7/8" wide x 7/16" tall. This tin is solid (no see-through features), with rounded corners, and a notch for pulling the hinged lid open.

• 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!

Frosty Day Designer Series Paper

Just wanted to share some samples with you, all made with the Frosty Day Designer Series Paper package. I'm not a fan of using the "orange" colored papers for Christmas, so I'm using them for Fall and Thanksgiving! We'll be making these three cards (and envelopes) on Friday at Beth's Party, in addition to a Reindeer Poop Topper!

If you have any questions on supplies, instructions, or if you would like to book a Party this month to make these projects, please feel free to email me.

Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit!

Now presenting...the Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin’ Kit. You can create approximately 60 single ornaments, or layer & mix elements to make fewer, more elaborate ornaments, with this chipboard and die-cut paper package! But wait, there's more: you'll also get a coordinating stamp set, three different ink pads, and metallic cord to hang each ornament...all for just $49.95!!! That's less than a dollar per ornament!

After you make the ornaments, you will STILL have the stamp set and ink pads to use for other craft projects later! Use the ornaments on your tree, adorn them with pictures and use as home décor, create an ornamental garland, or even use them as custom tags to dress up your holiday gift packages.

Click HERE to view, or right click to download, promotional flyer.

This promotion will be featured in an eight-page spread in the holiday issue of Country Living magazine. You can subscribe to Country Living HERE to get 12 issues for only $12, PLUS an exclusive Stampin' Up!® Notecard Kit FREE, with your paid subscription!

Kit Contents: exclusive Holiday Collection stamp set (not available in any catalog), four 12" x 12" sheets of die cut chipboard, eight 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 4 double-sided designs), four 12" x 12" sheets of Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 2 double-sided designs), two 12" x 12" sheets of Whisper White card stock, 25 yds. Silver Metallic cord, 10 yds. 3/8" Whisper White taffeta ribbon, Pretties Kit components (20 pieces), Stampin’ Dimensionals, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter 1/2 oz), Tombow® Multi Purpose Adhesive, Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin’ Spot, Old Olive Craft Stampin’ Spot, uninked Stampin’ Spot, and Whisper White Craft Ink refill.

To purchase your kit, you may email me with your order, or hop on over to my Stampin' Up!® Web Site, then click on the SHOP NOW rectangle near the top right corner of the screen, under my name and contact information.

ONLINE ORDERING BONUS: Order your Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit through the SHOP NOW button on my web site, between November 1st and November 30th, and receive 5 yards of coordinating Riding Hood Red 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon FREE!