A Spooktacular Surprise !!!

At Convention this year I had the great pleasure of meeting Becky Roberts and her BFF (Kim Sinclair).

These two ladies are so very "Special" to me and I am very honored to have their friendship.
I was so excited when my Spooktacular Events package came in the mail on Friday from Kim.   Kim had invited me to Montana so that I could be there in person.  But unfortunately, I was not able to attend.   I even tried pouting and that didn't help.  But to the good news:   I was so fortunate to be one of the lucky ones who was able to purchase an extra kit from the Spooktacular Events.  And if that wasn't enough excitement, then on Monday the UPS man stopped by my house to deliver a package from Becky. 
Woo Hoo !!!!   I was like a little kid who couldn't wait to get everything opened to see inside.  With Becky's permission I am able to show you the wonderful creations that Becky and Kim had for the lucky participants to make at the Spooktacular Events.  
                                 
   Along with a little surprise from Becky.

                  I "Thank You Both"  from the bottom of my Heart !!!

                 I sure hope that I didn't make any mistakes.

                                          


    Here's the link to purchase Becky's Tres Chic Handbag Tutorial.  (here)

    Send Kim an email if you would like to purchase one of the Spooktacular Events Kits.
          sinclairkw@aol.com
    Don't wait too long as there are only a couple of packages available!

   You might want to check out Kim's blog (here)
   and Becky's blog (here) as they have some pics of the all the FUN that I missed out on.
               
Maybe I can talk you both into coming to Minneapolis and doing an EVENT here?
                                                          
                                                     Well,  I can dream can't I.......

    I  hope that you are having as much FUN as I have this week !!!!
                  
                                                                Sue   :)

Birthday Bakery Card !

I found the most wonderful Birthday card yesterday.  So this is a case from Chat Wszelaki @ Me, My Stamps and I.  You can see Chat's card (here).  Her card was a Cased card from Jennie M's Stampin Spot.  I changed a few minor details.  Thank you both for letting me case your card.

Details: 

Stamp set:  Birthdy Bakery ( Hostess set - Level 1) 

Paper: Celebrations Designer Paper, Whisper White cardstock, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Pacific Point.

Ink:  Black Stazon, Real Red

                                       Markers: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Blushing Bride

Scallop Circle #2 Die, Small Tag Punch

Real Red 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon

Crystal Effects

Hope you have a wonderful Monday!

Sue

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Simply Elegant - Peaceful Seasons Card

Sorry for the long delay in posting.  It's been a crazy few days here, with Stamp Club last Thursday and then our Quarterly Meeting on Saturday, where I demonstrated to the group.  To Tuesday's Workshop and then last night the 1st Pre-Season Minnesota WILD hockey game!!  Whew...... glad we'll be back to normal for at least a couple of days.

This Elegant Card is using the "Peaceful Seasons" stamp set.  All demonstrators who attended Convention this year received this stamp set as a gift from Shelli Gardner.  The "Peaceful Seasons" Level 2 Hostess stamp set is in the Holiday Mini Catalog on page 5. 

The inspiration came from a card that I saw on Stampin' Connections, which is a wonderful place for demonstrators to share their creations.  I changed the ribbon to the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding and I didn't add the little dove,  like Sandi has on her's.   You can see Sandi's card on her blog.   (here)
Hope you like it!

  Details         Cardstock is: Cherry Cobbler     8 1/2" x 5 1/2",  3 1/4" x 2 1/4"
                                          Very Vanilla.         4 " x 5 1/4",   3" x 2"
                     Ink is:  Old Olive and Cherry Cobbler
                     Ribbon is:   Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding

Hope that you are having a Wonderful week!!
Sue

Simply Sent Cards and Card Holder

Did you ever forget to make a card for someone or need to make a card or gift quickly?  The Simply Sent Cards gives you just these options.  So when you forget to make a card or if something comes up suddenly, all you have to do is stamp your saying and decorate.  The Simply Sent Card Kits come with the cards, envelopes and embellishments to decorate the cards.  You can use a stamp set that you currently have or order the Stamp Set that is shown with the Cards in the Stampin' Up Catalog.  These can be found on page 182 and 183.  I also made a cute card holder to use as a gift for a Special Friend.   I used the "Simply Sent Something Special" and the "Simply Sent Sweet Hello".  There is one more, which is the "Simply Sent Elegant Engravings".  This was a demonstration that I did yesterday.

These are the Card Holders that I made.  You need a 12" x 10" piece of Cardstock (I used Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie)  On the 12" side you will score at 5 3/4 and 6 1/4.  On the 10" side you will score at 3 1/2".  Fold the bottom up and adhere in the center between the score lines and far end of each side.  This will form the pockets for you.  Decorate as you wish. 

These are the Simply Sent Sweet Hello Cards that I made for the Card Holder.

These are the Simply Sent Something Special Cards that I made for the Card Holder.

Hope that you had a great weekend !!!
          Happy Stamping !!
                  Sue

September Stamp Club Projects

Here's the projects that we will be making tomorrow night at Stamp Club. 

      This is the first meeting for this next session of Stamp Club.

      We have a Halloween Theme for the evening along with the

                                  New Color Charts.

                   The Halloween card using the Wicked Cool stamp set is from the 

            September Tutorial from Chat @ Me, My Stamps & I.      

        You can check out her blog for ordering the Tutorial.  (here)

The Hallowen Treat Box is using the "Batty for You" stamp set and the Scallop Square Duo Die.

Wicked Cool Designer Paper, Scallop Circle and 1 3/8 Circle Punch.

The original idea was on Splitcoast Stampers by Tammy Fite. 

You can see her Halloween Treat Box and directions on her site (here) 

                     The Color Chart Sheets were created by Patty Bennett.                

So nice to have on hand with all the New Colors that

   were added in the 2010 - 2011 Idea Book & Catalog.

Patty has a download on her site (here)

    

           Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!

   
                                Sue                      

A Little Bit of Christmas Card Purse

I was inspired by a tutorial at Splitcoast Stampers called "Card Purse".
So to get in the Christmas Spirit here is my take on the tutorial.  Imagine what a wonderful Christmas Gift for a Special Someone.

Supplies:  Cardstock Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla Cardstock
Jolly Holiday Designer Paper, Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die, Jumbo Brads, Old Olive Satin Ribbon,
Basic Gray Ink
Punches: Extra Large Decorative Label, 2 3/8 Scallop Circle Extra Large, 1 3/4 Circle
Stamp Sets:  Seasonal Sentiments, Tags til Christmas


Here's the link to the tutorial.   Card Purse 

                                                         Happy Stamping
                                                                  Sue

Stamp Club and Hostess "Thank You" Gifts

Today, I wanted to share with you my "Thank You" gifts for my Stamp Club Members and also my Hostess "Thank You" gifts for this session.  We are just starting our new session this upcoming Thursday.  At the first Club meeting all my Stamp Club members will receive a Top Note "Thank You" filled with a Ghirardelli Chocolate for joining Stamp Club.


                 Here's the Top Note "Thank You" for all my Stamp Club Members.

Supplies were:  Top Note Die, Polka Dot Folder, Scallop Circle Punch,

 1 3/8 Circle Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Designer Label Punch.

Cardstock- Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Whisper White.

Each month the Hostess for Stamp Club will receive a "Thank You" gift from me.  I usually have a handmade item and since I was able to go to convention this year, they will receive a convention item.

Here's the Hostess "Thank You" Gift.

      A Stampin' Up Post It Note Pad with a Stampin' Up Pen, a Stampin' Up Ruler,

and a cute Owl Paper Clip.

Have a Wonderful Weekend !!!

Sue

Halloween Test Tube Gift Card Holder !!

Are you ready for Halloween yet?  Today I have another version of the Test Tube Gift Card Holder for Halloween that I wanted to share.  The original idea was on Gretchen Barron's website.  If you go to my very first post on September 4th, (here) you will find all the links to Gretchen's directions. 

Imagine all the different occasions that you can use this idea for!!   I hope that you enjoy this one as much as the one I did for the "First Day of School".  I'm sure that these will be making their way down to the Grandkids for Halloween this year!

This is the front of the Test Tube Gift Card Holder.   I was inspired by a card that Becky Robert's did.

This is the inside of the Test Tube Gift Card Holder.  I am using this as a card rather than for a gift card.  So I just cut a 3 x 3 piece of Whisper White cardstock for the back insert and decorated with the Bats from the "Wicked Cool" Stamp Set.  The greeting is from the "Grateful Greeting" Stamp Set and then I punched out some Bats using the New "Bitty Bat Large" Punch.  Then filled the test tube with Halloween M & M's.   Yummy......

                                                                     Happy TGIF !!!!!!
                                                                            Sue

Ghirardelli Halloween Mini Box or with 3 x 3 Cards

Today I found the CUTEST Halloween Mini Box on Dawn's Stamping Studio.  So of course I had to CASE the entire project and make one right away so that I could share it with you.  For the inside of the box you can either put Ghirardelli chocolate (my favorite) or make 3 x 3 cards to place inside.  You could even do a card and the Ghirardelli chocolate.  The perfect gift to give someone at Halloween or anytime. 
Just imagine you could change up the Designer Paper and decorate the outside with a different Stamp set of your choice for any occasion.  Dawn has a Video for the Mini Box, the 3 x 3 cards and even a video on  how to make the accordian flower on the front of the box.  I have all the links listed below.
They are very Helpful !!

                      Here's the box that I made.
        I used Google Eyes where Dawn used Rhinestones.

                   This one is with the 3 x 3 Cards inside.

So here we go.

Here are the supplies Dawn used in her video to make the Mini Box.

Wicked Fun Designer Paper # 117400    Cut at 3" X 7 3/4"
Sticky Strip #104294
Black 3/8" Tafftea Ribbon # 119962       Approx  8"
1/16" Handheld Punch # 101227
1 3/4 Scallop Circle Extra Large Punch # 119854
Glimmer Brads ( Brights Collection ) # 121006
Pop-Up Glue Dots  -  Retired
Stamp Set is:   Batty For You # 116576


Here's the link for her Mini Box video:  (here)

Here's the link for her Accordian Flower video:     (here)

              These cards were so much fun to make!

Here are the supplies Dawn used in her video to make the 3 x 3 Cards.

Wicked Fun Designer paper # 117400        
Cut 4 pieces of Designer Paper  2 1/4" X 2
Cut 4 pieces of Designer Paper  1/2" X 2 1/4"
1 3/8" Circle punch # 119860
1 3/4" Scallop circle punch # 119854
Rhinestones # 119246
Stamp Set is: Batty For You # 116576

Cardstock Colors:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Concord Crush
         Cut a 3 x 6 piece from Cajun Craze, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Concord Crush .
         Cut ( 4 ) pieces of Basic Black     2 1/2" X 3"

Here's the link her 3 x 3 Cards video:   (here)

   I hope you have as much fun as I did making these !!
                        Happy Stamping !
                               Sue

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Framed Art

Today, I thought I would share the beautiful Framed Art Kit project that I ordered from Sheila Thibault a Stampin' Up Demonstrator in Canada.  This was an awesome project that I was able to purchase.  I actually got one of the last kits that she had available for sale.  The detail is wonderful and it was so much FUN to put this together.

Hope you can see the detail.

Happy Tuesday!

Sue

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Additional First Day of School Project

Thought I would show you the second project that I sent down to the Grandkids for their First Day of School this year.  I'm sure that you have all seen the big paper clips. These were made using the New Two Step Owl Punch.  They are just too cute! The little post it notes book has also been around for sometime. So to keep with the same theme of the Owl which match the clip and the cute card. I used this card holder for a card as the original one from Becky Roberts holds 2 cards and envelopes to give to a special someone. Here's the link to see Becky's directions for that.  Matchbook 3 x 3 Cardholder Tutorial

Happy Stamping  !!

Sue

Happy First Day of School !!!

I always try and send a little something that I have made down to the grandkids. The oldest one (my granddaughter) is going to be in Sixth Grade this year and at a New Middle School. The youngest one (my grandson) is going to be starting Kindergarten this year and he is so excited! So here's one of the things that I made for my grandkids for their First Day of School this year. The original idea is from Gretchen Barron. Seen here.  Test Tube Gift Card Holder

Just a note:  The measurement for the opening to use a Test Tube should be 5/8" on either side of the center fold.  Picture shows 5/16".  The 5/16" works for pencils though.

I bought the Test Tubes from SKS Bottle.   SKS Bottle - Test Tubes # 0890-17

So I thought I would give it a School Theme twist and this is my take on her idea. The first one is for my Granddaughter. She has been playing the violin since last year.

The second one is for my Grandson.  As it really is his very First Day of Kindergarten.

So give it and try and let me know what you come up with.

Happy Stamping!!

Sue

Welcome to my Blog!

I am so excited to welcome you to my new blog!  This is a new adventure for me and one that I have wanted to do for quite some time.   So hopefully I can get this all figured out and join the FUN world of blogging.