Saturday, October 1, 2011

Tic Tac® Howl-o-ween Creeps

Just a quick post to share a little Halloween treat project. These are Tic Tac containers in little boxes, decorated with the Howl-o-ween Creeps stamp set. I limited myself just to the images in the stamp set. The top has to open up so the recipient can open the Tic Tac container, so the Frankenstein and Witch images are adhered to the flap, then they secure the box closed with a little Velcro dot underneath. The ribbon, greeting, and the peekaboo hole in the back are all just little extras...you could easily leave those off to create these in bulk, but they wouldn't be as cute!





The pictures are all the same two treat boxes, just different views of the back and front of each. I used the orange flavor and the spearmint flavor Tic Tacs inside, because they are probably the easiest to find. There are some wintergreen ones that are a little lighter green, which would also work great. Please see the link below for the pattern, and see this related post for more tips and suggestions. For example, I removed the date stamp from the Tic Tac container with StazOn Cleaner so the markings would not show through the peekaboo hole.


Stampin' Supplies: Howl-o-ween Creeps stamp set, Basic Black ink pad, Sponge, Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait card stock, Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait stitched poly ribbon (at least 9" ribbon per box), 1/2" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch (peekaboo window), Word Window Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Simply Scored Board, Paper Snips & Trimmer.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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http://kimberley.stampinup.net (SHOP ONLINE)
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Frighteningly Awesome October Promotions!

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GET A FREE BIG SHOT!!!
Or, get $100 in Stampin' Up! product of your choice, when you join Stampin' Up! during October 2011.


Perfect timing--use your Big Shot (or new supplies) to make cards, treats, and gifts over the holidays, and be sure to let all your friends and family know you have joined Stampin' Up! It's a great way to develop your customer base, and earn back the investment of your kit. Even if you don't want to "deal with" customers (there is no obligation to sell to anyone), this is a sweet deal for you to get way more bang for your buck. The Starter Kit is $175, and normally the value is just over $345...but with this promotion, the value is almost $450. Fantastic!

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BUY TWO SIMPLY SENT KITS, GET A FREE STAMP!
Choose a FREE coordinating stamp set with the purchase of any two Simply Sent card kits.

If you are looking for some great pre-cut, pre-scored, and pre-printed cards that you can embellish to give a quick handmade touch, then the Simply Sent card kits are perfect for you. There are several coordinating stamp sets with handy greetings, sized perfectly for these cards.

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NEW! SWEET PRESS COOKIE STAMPS!
A solid wood handle for pressing images into shortbread cookies--three interchangeable, food-safe images are included: a pumpkin, a snowflake, and a heart. Two shortbread recipes are also included. You'll be set with wholesome homemade treats through next spring!

The Kraft Boxes in the Holiday Mini Catalog will hold your cookies perfectly for gift giving, and there are several coordinating products you can use to create quick and cute coordinating tags.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net (SHOP ONLINE)
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Friday, September 30, 2011

Homely Howl-o-Ween

Well, I've had a ton of stuff going on for the last little while and it's been pretty much impossible for me to stamp. I finally got things cleared up enough to get to my desk, and decided that I was not leaving my desk last night 'til I made a card. This card is pretty hideous, and I don't mean the art style! But at least I finally stamped *something*!!!


This card uses the new Howl-o-ween Creeps stamp set, and the Pick Your Poison Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Mini Catalog. There are TONS of cute stamps and awesome accessories in there, so make sure you check it out!

One of the complicating matters is that my son got a kitten a couple few weeks ago, and she just LOVES people. She will crawl up on your chest to go to sleep, and she just has to be in the middle of everything you are doing. As if sitting down and stamping this ugly card wasn't enough of a challenge, the kitten kept trying to "help" me with it. Those ugly blotches of Smootch Spritz are her fault! She kept trying to step right where I was spraying, so I would gently toss her on the floor and then try to spritz real fast, and then grab the whole Color Catcher before she could leap back up and step in the overspray. *sigh* It did not turn out well. But she is super cute, and she makes us laugh :-)


~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net (SHOP ONLINE)
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Thursday, September 1, 2011

New Holiday Mini Catalog

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Today marks the debut of the Stampin' Up! 
2011 Holiday Mini Catalog!

As a side note, my mother (also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator) passed away on August 23rd, and I am super busy putting together her service for Saturday, but I wanted to make sure to post the new mini catalog for you.

I will return when I get a chance, with a little tour of the catalog, and some notes on the great new products! Today also marks the start of a My Digital Studio Contest for both demonstrators, and customers--you can WIN $400 in Digital Downloads as a finalist, or $100 as a semi-finalist. I'll give you more details on that later, too.

Please go ahead and click on the catalog to view it, and leave me some comments about what product you are most excited about, or any questions you may have. I personally am in love with our new Simply Scored Board, and I can't wait to use it and demonstrate it!!!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net (SHOP ONLINE)
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Friday, August 12, 2011

Stampin' Up! Wants YOU!

So, Convention was awesome--and we were all given a challenge to share Stampin' Up! with at least one person by August 16th. To sweeten the deal, we are going to be rewarded with FREE stamp sets, up to four total, depending on how many of us have at least one person sign up under us. I'm posting not only to share what I love, but also because I want to do my part to increase the number of demonstrators who have gotten one new team member between Convention and August 16th.

To accomplish this goal, I am offering the first person who will JOIN STAMPIN' UP! in my group, ANY stamp set in the current catalog(s), FREE! This is just my way of sharing the rewards of my Stampin' Up! demonstratorship with YOU. When I redeem my free sets, I will redeem your set of choice at the same time.

Please do not hesitate to email me with your questions, or email me just to give me your phone number so we can talk in real-time, to find out whether or not this is the right time for you to Become a Demonstrator.

I have been with Stampin' Up! for 17 years (or will have been in just 10 days), and it's not just about having a business. It is about sharing what I love, and helping others learn to create, and the relationships that I have developed with other demonstrators, and with my Hostesses and customers. It's also about personal growth and, for me, self-esteem. When I was in an abusive relationship, one of the things that allowed me to preserve myself was the joy and energy I got from creating, and from sharing my creations with others. Being a demonstrator got me away from my home, where I had been stuck ALL the time with my home daycare business, and I got to socialize with other adults who, as it turned out, appreciated the uniqueness of me.

Anyone who is looking for something to call their own, a worthwhile activity to participate in, to create or preserve their own identity, or even to leave their mark on the world around them, can benefit from becoming a demonstrator. And on top of those priceless things, you get a discount on all your creative supplies, and you can even make a bit of mad money for yourself, or turn your demonstratorship into a part-time or full-time passion!

I've mentioned this several times before, but there is absolutely NO OBLIGATION to do a darn thing after you get your Starter Kit. You will get over $320 in product for just $175, and you can customize the kit by picking your colors and stamps, so maybe you can just give an early Christmas present to yourself! You will keep getting monthly full-color magazines full of tips and techniques, and have access to hundreds of thousands of projects, patterns, and ideas on the Stampin' Up! demonstrator web site, for at least 3 months, and up to 6 months--even if you don't sell a penny's worth of product after receiving your Starter Kit.  (But it's so fun, it's really hard not to show and share it with all your friends and family!!!)

I would never want anyone to Become a Demonstrator who feels in any way reluctant, so please don't let me convince you against your own sense of what's right for you. I don't want you to feel like it's now or never...the timing may not be quite right for you, and that's totally okay! I just want to share the opportunity for you to have the experiences in your life that I have had in mine, as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, and to get a FREE stamp set in the process. It's just like me offering you dessert...my feelings aren't hurt if you'd rather pass, but especially when it's my favorite thing (like stamping...or brownies), sharing is just the neighborly thing to do!

Remember: the FREE STAMP SET goes to the first person to Become a Demonstrator on my team before 11:50pm MT on August 16th!!!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net (SHOP ONLINE)
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Friday, August 5, 2011

Just Another Card

Just thought I'd share another quick and simple card I made:


Stampin' Supplies: Flower Fest stamp set, Tiny Tags stamp set, Whisper White card stock, Wisteria Wonder card stock & ink, Island Indigo ink (stamped off once), Lucky Limeade card stock & ink, Peach Parfait ink, Early Espresso ink butterfly body), White Gel Pen, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, XL Scallop Circle Punch, Butterfly Punch, Stampin' Sponge, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder.

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net (SHOP ONLINE)
BECOME A DEMONSTRATOR

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Get Well Cards

I just found out a few days ago that my mom started getting sick just before Convention, and she is now in a nursing facility recovering from pnuemonia, and still having a problem swallowing. I've made a couple cards for her so far:
Card uses new stamp set Turtle & Co.

Card uses new stamp set Easy Events
My mom is also a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, and she LOVES getting hand-stamped cards, so if you would like to send her one then just email me and I'll send you an address. Like me, her favorite color is blue...unlike me, she loves flowers :-)

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
procrastistamper@gmail.com
http://kimberley.stampinup.net (SHOP ONLINE)
BECOME A DEMONSTRATOR