Special Convention Gifts !!

Good Morning !!  

I made a very Special Convention Gift for 3 Special Ladies!!  I didn't bring this gift to Convention as I was afraid that it wouldn't make the trip too well in my suitcase.  So I personally delivered one to my Upline Susan Campfield, right before Convention.   Then I mailed one to Becky Roberts when I got back home after Convention, it arrived this Monday.  I still have one to deliver to Cherie Manderschied who is Susan's Upline, she lives here in the Twin Cities.

Okay, are you ready !!!!  Drum Roll Please.............

Isn't this too cute !!!!   This is a Chalkboard / Dry Erase Easel board.

So this is the Chalkboard side.

This is the Dry Erase side of the Easel board.  

So it is decorated on both sides, how fun is that !!

You can put messages on both sides to tell your Customers 

Thank You for coming to class.

Or

Alert them to upcoming classes!   

This final pic is of the darling holder for the Chalk and the Dry Erase markers.  The Chalk was even titled "POOL PARTY" so of course I had to choose that pack of Chalk to fill the inside.  This cute idea was part of Create with Connie and Mary's 2014 Summer Edition and was designed by Debbie Henderson.  You can still order this Session, just stop over to their blog -  Create with Connie and Mary.  It was the PERFECT gift for these Special Ladies in my life!!!  


Thanks for stopping by today !!!

Happy Stamping !!!
        Sue

Convention Gifts - Part 1 ( Continued )

Wow, it's been a very busy week!!  Attending Convention has been Amazing and so much FUN !!  So much going on and so many stamping friends to see.  Sign up and join me next year in Salt Lake City for Convention -  July 22nd - July 25th.  Best decision I ever made !!!  Just click the tab on my navigation bar at the top "Join The Fun" !!!  Hope to see you there !!

Here are the Convention Highlights from this YEAR'S Convention!!!
Just in case you need to actually see how much FUN you will have !!

So let's continue with some more Convention Gift shall we !!

I made these 2 years ago, so it was time to make some New Ones!!  Inside is a 2 Year Calendar to keep track of all your important Dates and Events.  This time I used the Flower Patch stamp set.  I just Love how they turned out!

                                             Here's a closer view above for you.


Next up I have my Swap card that I made for some very Special Friends !!

I CASED this card from the Stampin' Up Annual Catalog.  I so LOVE this stamp set.  I couldn't get my close up picture to rotate, sorry.


Next up is my Bag Tag that I made for this years Convention.

I used the "On Film"  Framelits to make the Bag Tag and then put the Convention Logo inside.  The Striped Marina Mist Grosgrain Ribbon is retired, but as I used Marina Mist cardstock so it was a must use.  Then I used the Baked Brown Sugar Bakers Twine to make my bow at the top.

This next idea I saw on Becky Robert's blog - Inking Idaho a while back.  I still had some calendars to use, so this was the perfect project for me to CREATE !!!   If you want to check out Becky's version just ( click here )

Here's the open view below:

I do have a few more gifts to share, so stop back to check them out!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Happy Stamping !!!
        Sue

10 Stampin' Up! Videos! Using Cool, New Products!

Beware!!  I'll just warn you that these 10 Stampin' Up! videos can be very inspiring!  

I'm a visual person and I really love it when I can see how to use some of the new products in action and I hope you do, too!!! So I thought you might like to watch a video or 2 or 10!         Then pick a product that is your favorite!  My Big Stampin' Up! product order should be arriving sometime this Friday.  I don't know if I can wait that long to play, but I do need some time so that I can share some samples of my favorites with you!  

In the meantime I hope that you will ENJOY these videos from Stampin' Up!!  

                                                              Dress Up Your Package

                                                      File Tabs Edgelits Dies (133729)

                     
                                           Greeting You Simply Created Card Kit (133793)

                                                  Flower Patch Stamp Set (133207) and 
                                                  Flower Fair Framelits Dies (133731)

Hamburger Box Bigz XL Die (133724)  

  

                                                  Super Cute Boxes, Bags and Tags

                                     Custom Cello Bag Using Tiny Triangles Embossing Folder (133740)

                                                         DIY Create You Own Stencil

                                                       Fast Fuse Adhesive (129026)

                                                         How to Create 3-D Paper Flowers


After you're done, be sure to take a moment and do some shopping online. 
My Show Now Button is at the top on the right hand side bar.  ( Click Here )

Thanks for stopping by today !!!!

Happy Stamping !!!
         Sue 

Valentine's Day Gifts for the Grandkids - Part 2

This is Part 2 of the Valentine's Day Gifts for the Grandkids.

For today we'll start with this Fun Scalloped Tag Topper Punch Treat Holder.

You can make these any size that you want, that's what is so FUN about them.  These are holding one of my favorites for Valentine's Day, I'm sure that the Brach's Conversation Hearts have been every one's favorite over the years.

The close up view shows just how adorable these turned out!!  One of my favorite sets currently is the Monstermaniacs stamp set !!  Stampin' Up actually held a contest for anyone to create a New Stamp set.  This one is definitely a Winner for me !!  I also used the Just Sayin' stamp set and the Word Bubbles Framelits.  The Big Shot, Chalk Talk Framelits and the Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack.


Last but not least is the Valentine Twisty Treats Bag.

This is another one of the FREE Products that you can receive during Sale-A-Bration.  You get 12 cellophane bags, twist ties, and die cut tags.  Just think of all the cute things that you can do with these!

I forgot to mention that you even get the Silver glitter hearts too !!!  The Be Mine is from the Around Array stamp set.  Then I used the 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon (retired) to finish them off.


Thanks for stopping by today for Part 2 of the Valentine's Day Gifts for the Grandkids!!

Happy Stamping!!!
        Sue  

Valentine Gifts for the Grandkids

It's been pretty crazy lately, so I apologize for not getting these posted earlier.  I realize that it's a little late, but I still wanted to share some of the Valentine Gifts that I made for the grandkids this year.

This is a different take on an earlier post that I did for the Valentine Sweetheart Treat Bag and Card Holder.

You can see my earlier post, just click ( Here ).  

These were so fun to make, such a great way to send a Valentine and Chocolate to someone.


This cute idea I saw over at Julie Davison's blog.  I just love the Monster Hugs Valentines!!

This is a closer view.  You make a box first, then attach the Monster Hugs to the back.  That way their arms wrap around to the front for a BIG HUG!!  So Cute!

Next up I have their Valentine Gift Card Holders.  I love how easy it is to make a Gift Card Holder now with the Card Base Pop 'n Cuts Die!!

Here's the close up view:

Next is the Open View:

Inside is an I-Tunes gift card.  They really enjoy those !
I used the Banner Blast stamp set and the Banner Punch from Sale-A-Bration.  Along with the Language of Love, Hearts A Flutter and the Love You to the Moon stamp sets.  White Baker's Twine and the 1/4" Real Red Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon.


Okay, this is getting a little long.  I will have Part 2 of the rest of their gifts post tomorrow.  I promise.

As always,  I so want to Thank All of You for stopping by to view my late post for Valentine's Day !!

Happy Stamping !!!
        Sue

Valentine Ferrero Rocher Treat Holder

Good Morning,

Just a quick post today.  Thought I would share one of the projects for tonight's Stamp Club.   I know that one of my fellow demonstrators made something similar or the same around Christmas, but I couldn't find my directions.

But then I happened across a video on You Tube and thought I would give it a try for Valentine's Day.  The video is by Christi - Stampin Texas, just click ( Here) to view.

So here's my Group pic:

I didn't realize that I actually used 2 different sizes of Heart Framelits while I was making these.   I can't decide which one I like better, so you can decide which one you like better.  The smaller one is from the Circle Card Thinlits and the larger one is from the Hearts a Flutter Framelits.

Here's a closer view:

Stamp Set:  Banner Blast (Sale A Bration set)
Cardstock:  Strawberry Slush, Whisper White
DSP:   Retired More Amore Specialty Paper ( On the Clearance Rack $5.19)
Red Glimmer Paper,  Pink Pirouette 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Jewels Rhinestones, Window Sheet and the Banner Punch (Sale A Bration), Small Heart Punch, Owl Builder Punch.

Sale A Bration started yesterday!!!
Be sure to check out all the fun FREE products that you could earn by spending $50!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Happy Stamping !!!
        Sue

Last Minute Thanksgiving Goodies !!!

I finally got my Thanksgiving Goodies in the mail today and on their way down to the grandkids.  They will be a day late, but Im sure they will understand.  I have several pictures to share, so let's get started.

First up is a Thanksgiving Gift Card Holder and Treat Bags.  I love the Pop N Cuts Die !!  Perfect for whipping up a Cute Gift Card Holder for any occasion!  The grandkids love the Sour Patch treats, so I bagged some of them up and put a cute Tag on it for Thanksgiving.

 

The Deco Dies were used for the Gift Card front design and also the Tag.  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla cardstock, Chocolate Chip and Crushed Curry Inks, Circle Framelits, Label Bracket Punch, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Retired Gusseted Cello Bags, Tags 4 You, Teeny Tiny Wishes, A Gift For You and the  Harvest of Thanks stamps sets.

 

 

Here's a closer view of the Gift Card Holder open and closed. 

These cute Tag a Bag Treat Holders have a Hershey Chocolate bar inside.  This Treat Holder is from my Convention Gifts, but the cute Turkey Idea I got from my upline - Susan Campfield.   Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper is used to make the Belly Band. For the Turkey you need Crushed Curry, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Whisper White and Very Vanilla Cardstock.  The Tags 4 You stamp set and Chocolate Chip Ink.  Super Easy last minute gift for your Thanksgiving hostess.  What hostess doesn't love Chocolate !!

Here's a little close up of the Thanksgiving Turkey Treat Bag Holder.  If you would like to see my original version, just click ( Here ).   If you would like to see how to make the Turkey on the front you can just click ( Here ), My upline has a video for that.     Thanks Susan !!

Stop back tomorrow and I will share the other Goodies with you!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Day!!

Happy Stamping !!!
        Sue

Pop' n Cuts Gift Card Holder

Hello Ladies,

Finally getting a minute to play, yes !!!   I needed a gift card for a Special Friend who recently helped me out.  I follow some fellow Demonstrators via YouTube, so when I got my weekly list I came across the cutest idea!  It was on Dawn Olchefske's blog.  I could feel a CASE coming for sure.
The Pop 'n Cuts Die was new in the Occasions Catalog.  I hadn't had the time to use it yet, so I was really excited to finally get some time to play with it, so I'm sharing with you today my FUN find!

Here is a view of the closed Gift Card:

          Don't you think this is such a cute idea !!!!  I LOVE IT !!
          Super simple and so easy to put together. 
          The Perfect Gift Card Holder for any Special Occasion,
          don't you think !!  The "A Round Array" Stamp set was used
          for the center of the middle flower, so cute !!


            Below is the opened view:

 

         When I made the insert for the Gift Card, I decided that it
         should have the same shape as the front had.  So I ran a
         piece of whisper white cardstock through the Big Shot using
        the Pop' n Cuts Die again.  Then I added the same cute flower
        to pull this all together.  I used Perfectly Penned Stamp set
        for the inside Greeting.


Below I decided to take a closer view so you could see some of the details better.

 

 

 

Here's the Recipe that I used:
Stamp Sets:  A Round Array,  Perfectly Penned
Cardstock:   Real Red           4 1/4" x 11"  Score @ 5 1/2
                    Whisper White  4" x 4 1/2"
                    Daffodil Delight  1/2" x 4 1/2 "
DSP:  Summer Smooches (Recently Retired)   1 3/4" x 4 1/4"
Flowers are made using the following Punches:
 1/2" Circle Punch,  7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch
Gift Card Pocket:    Whisper White   2" x 4 1/2"
Polka Dot EB Folder, Big Shot, Pop' n Cuts XL Bigz Die, Snail adhesive,
Dimensionals and Glue Dots. 

Dawn has a Video Tutorial on her blog that shows you how to make everything.
Just Click ( Here ) to view.  A Big Thank You, to Dawn for sharing her creativity with us !!!

I wanted to Thank You for stopping by today for a visit !!!

Happy Stamping !!!!
        Sue 

Some Easter Gifts for the Grandkids

Wow, I have no idea where the month of March has gone.  It's been a very busy one that's for sure.  I've been a little short on time, but I do have a couple of other Easter gifts to share with you.  The Grandkids are getting a little older, but I still like to make them something for Easter.

I was able to get the Easter Baskets posted earlier, so let's start with the next one. 
If you missed them you can click on the link ( Here ) to take you there.

So how about some Easter Jars: 

These cute little jars are filled with the White Chocolate M & M's.  Tied up with a big bow on the front.  The little jars can be found in the Wedding section of Michael's.  Actually, there a quite a few things that can be found there. 

Here's a closer view, but I forgot to take a picture after I put the Easter Tag on. 
But use your imagination for that one! 
The Stripped Ribbon is retired, and then we have the 1 1/4" Two Tone Pink Pirouette/Rose Red Ribbon.

Next up we have the Easter Candy Bar Treat Holder:

I saw this cute idea over on Becky Robert's blog a while back.  They are really easy to make.  Using the Apothecary Accents Framelits, then run that through the Big Shot with the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder.  The little Bunny is from the Spring Sampler stamp set.  Punches are the 1" Circle Punch and the 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch.  Greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes and then using the Bitty Banners Framelit to cut out.  Tied with the Melon Mambo 3/8" Striped Organdy Ribbon.

Here's a closer view so that you can see some of the detail. 

The next one is the Easter Lollipop Treat Holder:

The Easter Lollipop Treat Holder is my take on Erica Cerwin's Hearts A Flutter Tutorial.  I made those for Valentine's Day.  So change it up a little and you have an EASTER one! 

Here's a closer view again:

Using Daffodil Delight cardstock to make the Scallop Envelope this time.  I did use the Honey Comb Embossing Folder again, as I really liked how it turns out.  I used the Marina Mist and the Melon Mambo 3/8" Stiped Organdy Ribbon for a little additional color.  The Paper Doilies add a special touch for the Lollipop.  Teeny Tiny Wishes were used again for the greeting and a different Bitty Banners Framelit was used.  The Lollipops are also found in the Wedding section at Michael's. 

I do have one more gift idea for you, so hopefully I can get that one posted too.

Thanks for stopping by today !!!  Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter !!!

Happy Stamping !!!
        Sue

Valentine Gifts for the Grandkids

Wow, I was busy all weekend trying to get everything done.  Package is in the mail today for arrival on Wednesday !!  Whoot Whoot!

So here are a few things on the way for Valentine's Day !!

 

Let's start with their cards.  I saw the "Sending a Kiss" card at my Upline's house (Susan Campfield)  recently and also on her blog.  So I changed it up a little bit by using different cardstock colors and added a smidge of More Amore Designer Series Specialty paper.   Couldn't figure this one out at first glance, but the kiss is made with the Blossom Petals Builder Punch.  You can check out Susan's blog by clicking ( Here ).


Next up is the Adorable Raccoon Valentine Treat Box:

 

Isn't this just the cutest thing ever!!  Well I fell in LOVE with this little Raccoon when I first saw it at our Quarterly Meeting.   Kimberley Morris is the original creator of this adorable project and she does have a video with all the details.  To visit Kimberley's blog, just click ( Here ).

This is the "Billion Dollar" Candy Bar Holder.   I looked all over for these Candy bars.  They're seasonal of course and they are made by Russell Stover.  Finally found some at Walgreens, but I had to go to 2 stores to get the number of them that I needed.   This is very similar to my other Candy Bar Holders that I've made.  I had to adjust it just a little bit as this is a bigger Candy bar.

Recipe:
Cardstock is:   3 1/8" x 10 1/4"   Score @ 5 and 5 1/4" on the 10 1/4" side.   Then score 1/4" on both of the 3 1/8" sides.  Cut the middle flap on both sides up to the 1/4" score line and then add some sticky strip to both sides to close. 
Designer Paper is:  2 3/4" x 4 3/4"
Decorate as desired. 

These gorgeous "Be My Valentine Hearts" are my take on one of Erica Cerwin's Hearts a Flutter Project Planner ideas.  They are super easy and will be so much FUN to give as a Valentine.  The Candy Hearts can be found in with the Wedding Favors @ Michael's.  Who would of thought that there are so many things there to have FUN with!!   I used the 2 3/8" Scallop Circle, the Heart Punch and Small Heart Punch.  Add a little Baker's Twine at the top and some Red Glimmer Paper.   You can check out Erica's blog and some of her other projects in her Planner by clicking ( Here ) .

Thanks to Susan, Kimberley and Erica for sharing their creativity with us!!!


Thank YOU for stopping by so I could share some ideas with you for your Valentine's Day gifts!

Happy Stamping and have a Happy Valentine's Day  !!!
         Sue

Valentine's Day Treat Holders

Good Morning Ladies,

I hope that everyone had a great weekend!  I've noticed that there have been a lot of looks at some of my Valentine's Day Treat Holders from past years.  So I thought I better get some new ones out here for you to look at. 

So here's the first one:

This cute little box I saw on Pinterest today and since there was a tutorial I hopped over to Melissa Davies blog.  You can click ( Here ) to get there for the directions.  These little boxes are super easy to make and takes hardly any time at all to make.  They are filled with Hershey Hugs and Kisses.

Here is a closer view:

The Happy Valentine Heart stamp is part of the Valentine Treat Bundle

promotion available through January 21st for only $5.95! (#132771)

*Also includes a pkg. of 1/8" cello treat bags

Next up is a Cute Lollipop Holder from Erica Cerwin's - Hearts a Flutter Project Planner.

I made some similar ones Last Year, but when I saw the Hearts a Flutter Project Planner, it was one of the first things that I decided to make.  The Lollipops can be found at Michael's in the Wedding Favor section.

Here's a closer view:

Here's a link to Erica's Blog for the Project Planner.
Just click ( Here ) to get there.  The Hearts a Flutter Stamp set is so much Fun to work with along with the matching Framelits!

Here's a cute Group Picture for you:

Don't they just make a cute pair of Treat Holders!!!!

A very BIG Thank You to Melissa and Erica for sharing their creativity with us !!!

 Today is also the First Day that you can order the New Paper Pumpkin -  Monthly Subscription Project Kits !!!   I have ALL the Details in my prior post, just Click ( Here ).   Ladies you don't want to miss out on all the FUN!!

Thanks for stopping by today and I will be posting some additional Treat Holder Ideas soon!

Happy Stamping !!!
         Sue

October Stamp Club !!

It's Halloween already and I still haven't had time to share so many things.  Last Thursday was Stamp Club night!!  So I wanted to at least get these projects posted.

I didn't get a total group picture this time.  Just couldn't squeeze everything in.

So since it is Halloween, I wanted to start with the Halloween Bat Treat Holder.

Aren't these just the cutest Bats that you've ever seen !!!  You may have seen these around in blog world.  But I actually saw this project on Mary Fish's Halloween Blog Hop.  The creator of the Bat Treat Holder is Rae Harper.  You can check out the Blog Hop by clicking ( Here ).

Here's my Recipe:
Fancy Favor XL Bigz Die, 1 3/8" Circle Punch (Old Olive), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (Brights Prints- Tangerine Tango), 3/4" Circle Punch ( Basic Black ),  1 3/4" Circle Punch (Real Red) mouth, Pennant Punch (Whisper White) fangs.  3 1/2" Circle Bigz Die (Basic Black) cut in half and then 1" Circle Punch to make the wings.  Add Halloween Treats or a special gift!!

Here are the Fall Projects that we made:

On the left we have a Just for You card to go with the Preserves, which is a cute Anti-Bacterial Hand Sanitizer Holder.  The card is my take on one of Chat Wszelaki's cards in her October tutorial. 
You can check out Chat's blog by clicking ( Here )
The Anti-Bacterial Sanitizer Holder is my take on a new way to make these from Glenda Calkins.
Glenda does have a how to video on her blog.  Just click ( Here )

Recipe: 
Stamp Set - Perfectly Preserved
Orchard Harvest Designer Paper
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla, More Mustard
Ink:  Early Espresso  
Markers:  Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade
Bitty Banners Framelits, Cannery Set Framelits, Designer Label Punch, Linen Thread, Naturals Designer Buttons,  1/8" Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today and Happy Halloween !!!!

Happy Stamping !!!
        Sue

September Stamp Club

Good Evening Ladies,

I've been busy stamping, just not posting.  Tonight I wanted to share the projects from our September Stamp Club last Thursday.  So nice to see everyone again, as we take a couple of months off for the summer.  Since the New Holiday catalog is out earlier this year, I'm so excited that we'll have more time for Halloween creativity!!  

Now here's the Group Picture of our Fun Halloween projects:

From left to right we have the Monster Munchies Apple Cider Treat Pocket, the Frightening Feline Halloween Card, and last but not least the Googly Ghouls Treat Bag!  I had so much FUN creating these projects !!

We'll start with the Monster Munchies Apple Cider Treat Pocket:

Recipe:
Stamp Set - Monster Munchies
Basic Black, Tangerine Tango cardstock
Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Paper
Ghoulish Googlies Designer Printed Kit
Black Stazon Ink and Tangerine Tango Marker, Old Olive Brads, and Tangerine Tango 1/8" Ribbon
Scallop Circle Die, 3 1/2" Circle Die, 3" Circle Die and of course the Big Shot !!! 
Add some Apple Cider and you've got a Fun Halloween treat to hand out !!

Next up we have the Frightening Feline Halloween Card:

 

 

Recipe:
Stamp Sets - Frightening Feline, Mixed Medley (hostess set)
Basic Gray, Basic Black, Tangerine Tango and Very Vanilla cardstock
Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Paper   3/4" x 5 1/2"
Basic Black Craft, Black Stazon and Tangerine Tango Ink
(Black Sharpie to color the Rhinestones)
Window Frame Framelits, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, 1 3/8" Cirlce Punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals, and the Big Shot.

Now who wouldn't LOVE receiving this Halloween card in the mail, especially since it is handmade!

Last but not least is the Googly Ghouls Treat Bag:

Recipe:
Stamp Set - Googly Ghouls
Basic Black, Tangerine Tango and Whisper White cardstock
Brights Prints Designer Paper   1 3/4" x 4"
Ghoulish Googlies Designer Printed Kit
Black Stazon and Rich Razzleberry Ink, Labels Framelits, Old Olive 1/8" Ribbon, Spider Web Embossing Folder, 1 3/8" Square Punch, 1" Square Punch, 1/8" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, and the Big Shot.  What did we ever do before we had the Big Shot ?


I hope you enjoyed my Stamp Club Projects !!
Thanks for stopping by today!!

Happy Halloween Stamping !!
               Sue