A Very Special Stampin’ Style Class

Invitations to eat, drink and be merry at the December Stampin’ Style Card Class were sent out and yesterday was the big day! I wanted to celebrate all the special people who attend my classes all thru the year so we included a soup and salad lunch and turned December’s class into a party! I tried a new soup recipe and it was a hit. Several ladies requested the recipe so I thought I would share it here in case you might want to try it. The recipe makes a larger quantity and is a snap to make. I made it in the morning and kept it warm in my slow cooker until the party.

Cream of Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

1 pkg. Uncle Ben’s Original Long Grain & Wild Rice
1 pkg. Lipton’s Chicken Noodle Soup
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c chopped celery
1 carrot, chopped
3 cans low-sodium (or heart healthy) cream of chicken soup
1 large can chicken (I used rotisserie chicken)

Bring 8 cups of water to boil. Add rice with seasonings, noodle soup, onion, celery and carrot. Cook for 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in cream of chicken soup and chicken and warm thoroughly.

Party Favors

You can’t have a party without party favors so I whipped up cute little candy cane holders and placed one on the table at each guest’s place setting. The inspiration for the candy cane holders came from fellow Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Sam Donald. And although I could never repay the blessing that my customers turned friends have become to me, I wanted them to have a small token of my appreciation so I made packages of mini Christmas note cards to take home.

Photos from A Very Special Card Class

Love these awesome women! So great to take a few hours each month for ourselves and laugh, solve world problems (lol) and of course STAMP! If you are in the Kansas City area we would invite you to join us. Check my Stampin’ Up! website under Events for future dates HERE.

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week 7

It’s a Wonderful Life comes to mind when I look at this card. The gold embossing on the edges imitate gold leaf and the sentiment from the Wondrous Wreath stamp set is out of the ordinary. A little old fashioned in a good way. Not to mention the sparkle of cherry cobbler rhinestones! It’s what I call a “fancy” card. Formal and dainty with a richness that takes you back to the high quality of times past. Pure vintage. You can almost hear an angel earning it’s wings!

Here’s the video on how I made this card.

Dimensions: Basic Black card stock 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″ for card base, Cherry Cobbler card stock 4″ x 5-1/4″, Typeset Designer Series Paper 3-3/4″ x 5″

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Online Extravaganza

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The Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza starts on Monday November 24th with select items and bundles at discounted prices. Plus, there will be limited-time door busters on November 24th and December 1st. You don’t want to miss them! This limited time sale is while supplies last, so if you want an item do not delay!

Door Busters

First Door Buster Set – these door busters are only available Monday November 24th while supplies last!

Select Textured Impressions Embossing Folders – $5 Each Pages 226-227 (Excludes Stylish Stripes, Chevron, Beautifully Baroque, Woodgrain)
135863 Gift Box Punch Board $13.96 Holiday Catalog Page 5
140350 Card Kit Bundle – $34.93 Includes the Everyday Occasions Cardmaking Kit (134797) & the Hip Hip Hooray Cardmaking Kit (134998) featured on page 196-197.

Second Door Buster Set – these door busters are only available Cyber Monday, December 1st while supplies last!

140352 Project Life Bundle -$66.75 Includes: Black Leather 12″ x 12″ Project Life Album (135292) , Design 1 12″ x 12″ Project Life Photo Pocket Pages (135295), Seasonal Snapshot Project Life Card Collection (135830) Holiday Catalog Page 35 , Seasonal Snapshot Project Life Accessory Pack (135832) Holiday Catalog Page 35 , Project Life Holiday Cheer Photopolymer Stamp Set (135188) Holiday Catalog Page 35
140353 Gift Box Bundle – $12.49 Includes: Tiny Treat Boxes (135829) Holiday Catalog Page 10, Decorative Window Gift Boxes (132146) Page 200, Takeout Boxes (135827) Page 200
140388 Blendabilities Bundle – 30% Off – $100.00 Includes: 12 Blendabilities assortments Note: does not include Skin Tone Assortment or Color Lifter

50% Off

Available November 24 thru December 2nd

133795 Chalkboard Banner Simply Created Kit $9.98 (page 203)
133629 Tag a Bag Accessory Kit $3.98 (page 201)
129027 Fast Fuse Adhesive Refill $3.75 (page 204)
133785 Fun Flower Punch $8.48 (page 219)
133782 2″ Circle Punch $8.48 (page 221)
133781 What’s Up Punch $8.48 (page 222)
131267 Mosaic Punch $7.98 (page 222)
133784 Hearts Border Punch $7.98 (page 222)
133786 Sweetheart Punch $7.98 (page 222)
133779 Seasons Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps $5.48 (page 199)
130018 Calypso Coral 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon $4.48 (page 207)
131151 Island Indigo 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon $4.48 (page 207)
130015 Pumpkin Pie 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon $4.48 (page 207)
130011 Pear Pizzazz 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon $4.48
133671 Hello Honey 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon $4.48
130017 Wisteria Wonder 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon $4.48
130014 Chocolate Chip 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon $4.48
130016 Marina Mist 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon $4.48
130013 Blushing Bride 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon $4.48
130012 Cherry Cobbler 3/4″ Chevron Ribbon $4.48
133672 Lost Lagoon 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon $4.48 (page 207)
126187 Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack $3.98 (page 218)
127844 Natural 7/8″ Cotton Ribbon $3.98 (page 207)
133778 Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack $3.98 (page 218)
134548 Silver 5/8″ Satin Ribbon $3.48 (page 206)
134547 Gold 5/8″ Satin Ribbon $3.48 (page 206)
125583 Daffodil Delight 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon $3.48 (page 207)
134582 Early Espresso 1/2″ Seam Binding Ribbon $3.48 (page 207)
130685 Simply Pressed Clay $3.48 (page 208)
131269 Epic Day Designer Washi Tape $2.48 (page 190)
134583 Gold 1/8″ Ribbon $2.48 (page 206)
133689 Beach House Designer Washi Tape $2.48 (page 190)
133690 Sweet Sadie Designer Washi Tape $2.48 (page 190)
133719 Gold Glimmer Paper $2.48 (page 193)
135314 Silver Glimmer Paper $2.48 (page 193)
133769 Alphabet Rotary Stamp $7.48 (page 191)
132290 Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps Handle $2.98 (page 199)

40% Off

Available November 24 thru December 2nd

130658 Big Shot Magnetic Platform $23.97 (page 224)
132147 Extra-Large Gift Boxes $2.37 (page 200)
131260 2013-2015 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers $8.97 (page 179)
133654 2014-2016 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers $8.97 (page 179)
133453 Settin’ Sail Photopolymer Stamp Set $8.37 (Online)
133519 Banner Punch $7.77 (page 223)
133697 Gold Soiree Specialty Designer Series Paper $7.77 (page 184)
132142 Silver Metallic Encore Pad $5.97 (page 211)
132141 Gold Metallic Encore Pad $5.97 (page 211)
133756 Silver Stampin’ Glitter $ 2.37 (page 213)
133457 Gold Stampin’ Glitter $2.37 (page 213)

30% Off

Available November 24 thru December 2nd

140354 Big Lullabye Wood-Mount Bundle includes Big News Wood Stamp Set (134015) Lullaby Designer Series Paper (133695) $38.43
140355 Big Lullabye Clear-Mount Bundle includes Big News Clear Stamp Set (134018) Lullaby Designer Series Paper (133695) $32.00
140356 Perfect Banner Clear-Mount Bundle includes Perfect Pennants Clear Stamp Set (133230) Banners Framelits Dies (132179) $34.23
140357 Something Itty Bitty Wood Bundle includes Something to Say Wood-Mount Stamp Set (134177) Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (133787) $32.83
140358 Something Itty Bitty Clear Bundle includes Something to Say Clear-Mount Stamp Set (134180) Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (133787) $27.23
132637 Paper Pumpkin Wahoo Refill Kit* $5.57 (Online)
132022 Itty Bitty Banners Wood Stamp Set $11.17 (page 79)
133007 Celebration Basics Kit $10.47 (page 202)
133411 Bombs Away Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set $9.77 (Online)
127555 Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons $4.17 (page 209)
129964 Essentials Hardware Clips $4.17 (page 209)
133753 Crushed Curry Stampin’ Emboss Powder $3.47 (page 213)
133752 Calypso Coral Stampin’ Emboss Powder $3.47 (page 213)

20% Off

Available November 24 thru December 2nd

140359 This and That Bundle Alphabet Rotary Stamp (133769) This and That Documented Journal (133707) Documented This and That Designer Stickers (133688)
$24.68 (page 190-191)
132007 From My Heart Wood-Mount Stamp Set $31.96 (page 106)
133723 Stars Framelits Dies $21.56 (page 231)
131056 A Dozen Thoughts Wood-Mount Stamp Set $21.56 (page 108)
129021 Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies $21.56 (page 231)
130159 Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies $19.96 (page 230)
133450 Show & Tell 1 Photopolymer Stamp Set $11.16 (Online)
133481 Show & Tell 2 Photopolymer Stamp Set $11.16 (Online)
131271 Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers $3.96 (page 191)
133707 This and That Documented Journal $8.76 (page 190)
131521 Paper Pumpkin Hello to You Refill Kit* $6.36 (Online)
132288 Paper Pumpkin Love Notes Refill Kit* $6.36 (Online)
132630 Paper Pumpkin Pedal Praise Refill Kit* $ 6.36 (Online)
136922 Paper Pumpkin Sweet as Pie Refill Kit* $6.36 (Online)

*Refill does not include stamps and ink.

Unless otherwise indicated all page numbers refer to the Annual Catalog.

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week 6

Back in the day, that time my sister married a Canadian, we celebrated our first Canadian Christmas. Our holiday dinner table was lovely and at each guest’s place setting was an adorable Christmas cracker. Nowadays Christmas crackers are everywhere because . . . you know . . . American consumerism, but back then they weren’t so obvious. My family had the delight that Christmas of cracking open our very first Christmas crackers! Guess what? I didn’t realize that they actually “crack” when opened – there was smoke involved people! Great hilarity ensued and I believe my brother-in-law wore his crown for the remainder of the meal which may just be another Old English tradition that I am unaware of.

It is a sweet tradition for so many reasons and I always admire those paper party poppers when they catch my eye. So after hearing somewhere (Pinterest?) that making Christmas crackers with the Stampin’ Up! Envelope Punch Board is a snap I decided to give it a go. Here are a few different versions that I whipped together in no time. Check out my video tutorial and see for yourself just how easy-peasy they are!

Description: Designer Series Paper measures 4-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ – Scored on long edge (landscape) at 1″, 1-1/2″, 2″, 4-1/2″, 5″, 5-1/2″ then scored on short edge (portrait) at 1″, 2″, 3″ and 4″

Twelve Weeks of Christmas Week 5

I know, I know, I know! I’m very behind in my Twelve Weeks of Christmas series! I hope you will forgive me. My goal was to include a video for each post of the series and well, to be honest, video technology is not a big talent of mine. I am learning however and have decided that perhaps a new video camera would be helpful. I’m sure it’s the equipment and not me, right? We’ll see. In the meantime thank you for your patience and I hope you enjoy the video tutorial for this sweet little card!

Project Details:

Stamps: Endless Wishes 136829, Bright & Beautiful 135026 (w) 135029 (c)

Ink: Lost Lagoon 133644, VersaMark 102283

Card Stock: Smoky Slate 131202 (8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″), Soft Sky 131203 (4″ x 5-1/4″), Whisper White 100730 (4″ x 4″)

Accessories: All Is Calm Designer Washi Tape 135844, Silver Embossing Powder 109131, Embossing Buddy 103083, Heat Tool 129053, Stars Framelits 133723, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine 113439, Rhinestone Basic Jewels 119246, 104430 Stampin’ Dimensionals

12 Weeks of Christmas Week 4

Gorgeous Gift Tags!

For several years I have followed Organized Christmas’ Christmas Countdown, a free six week organization plan taking you through the holidays. One of the assignments is to set up a designated area for holiday planning. I call mine Christmas Central and everything I need to plan and prepare for the holidays is located at Christmas Central. One of those items will be a stash of these gorgeous Christmas tags. I’ll be pairing them with the Festive Designer Kraft Paper and some Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive trimmings. Looking forward to having pretty gift packages this Christmas and a little puffed up because I can check “gift wrap supplies” off my holiday list!

These adorable tags use just bits of card stock and are a sinch to make using paper punches and stamps. View the video below for instructions:

Products:

Stamps: Endless Wishes, Christmas Tagables

Cardstock: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch, Artisan Label Punch, Hexagon Punch, 1-3/8″ Circle Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine

Halloween Treat Creature Feature

TRICK OR TREAT!

Aren’t these scary creatures just the cutest? They’re not only adorable but they hold a delicious chocolate treat. Wouldn’t they make the sweetest party favors for the classroom, coworkers, neighbors and friends?! I hung them on this tree I found at Michael’s and placed them on my entry table ready to hand out to those special trick-or-treaters who show up on All Hallows Eve!

Directions:

Cardstock: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant

Ink: Momento

Accessories: Tag Topper Scallop Punch, 3/4″ Circle Punch, 1/2″ Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Project Life Journaling Pens, Glue Dots

Treat Holder: The treat holder is made using a piece of card stock measuring 2″ x 7-3/4″ that is punched on both ends with the Tag Topper Scallop Punch. Score the strip of card stock at 3-3/8″ from each end, fold at the score lines then adhere the tag together at the top using Glue Dots. The little slot in the middle of the tag is the perfect size for a chocolate nugget candy which I attached with a Glue Dot.

Faces: The eyes are made using the 3/4″ Circle Punch for the eyeball and the 1/2″ Circle Punch for the iris. I used the Cupcake Builder Punch for the small dots in the eyes. For the witch’s and monster’s eyelids I used the 3/4″ Circle punch cutting the circle in half. The witch’s nose is a 1/2″ circle cut in half with a small dot made from the Cupcake Builder Punch for her wart. The monster’s nose is made using the Small Oval Punch.

Monster: Frankie’s hair was made by punching a scrap of Elegant Eggplant cardstock with the Tag Topper Scallop Punch and fringing the other end with scissors then gluing it on the tag. His mouth and scars were drawn with a Project Life Journaling Pen.

Witch: The witch’s hair was made by punching a scrap of Elegant Eggplant cardstock with the Tag Topper Scallop Punch and fringing the other end with scissors then gluing it on the tag. A few other strips of cardstock were then glued on the edges. Her hat is a triangle with a rectangular strip of paper with two rounded corners made using the corner rounder punch. The hat band was a smaller rectangle with rounded corners. The witch’s mouth is drawn with a Project Life Journaling Pen.

Mummy: The mummy is “wrapped” by using three 2″ strips of Whisper White cardstock that are torn and sponged on the edges using Momento ink then glued on.

Bat: The bat’s wings are made using the Large Oval Punch and the 1/2″ Circle Punch. His teeth and ears are small triangles and I drew his mouth with a chalk pen that I had in my stash.

Vampire: The Count’s hair line was made by punching a scrap of Basic Black cardstock with the Tag Topper Scallop Punch and the 1/2″ Circle Punch. His cape, teeth and eyebrows are made by cutting triangles. The Count’s mouth is drawn with a Project Life Journaling Pen.

12 Weeks of Christmas – Week Three!!!

Gift Box Punch Board

This week’s project was made using the Stampin’ Up! Gift Box Punch Board. It’s a fun element to add to holiday packaging, creating containers just right for that special gift. Create boxes up to 4-inch square. The sizing chart and instructions are even printed on the board making it a sinch to use! View the video at the end of this post for a live demonstration of this nifty gadget!

Aren’t these gift boxes cute? They are the smallest measuring 1-3/4″ square. I used a 6 x 6-inch piece of Old Olive Cardstock for the box and a scrap of Red Glimmer Paper and Whisper White Cardstock for the tag. The Merry Christmas sentiment is from the Petite Pairs Stamp Set and was stamped using Cherry Cobbler Ink. The box is tied together using 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon in Old Olive. I used the 1-1/4″ Scallop Circle Punch and the 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch for the tag and used Stampin’ Dimensionals to assemble the tag and adhere it to the box. View the video below for a full tutorial on how I assembled the boxes using the Gift Box Punch Board.

Twelve Days of Christmas – Week Two!

Lovely As a Tree Card

This card is made with a classic Stampin’ Up! stamp set, Lovely As a Tree. Using the “stamp off” technique there appears to be a forest of trees. The simple technique adds a lot of depth to the card giving it a rich look. Extra drama was added with a sprinkling of Dazzling Diamonds on the tree branches giving the effect that they are frost covered. The video below includes all the dimensions and techniques used in the making of this card.

Products:

Stamps: Lovely As a Tree 128655 (w) 127793 (c), Bright & Beautiful 135056 (w) 135029 (c)

Cardstock: Whisper White 100730, Always Artichoke 105119

Ink: Always Artichoke 126972

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds 133751

Sweet Scarecrow Card & Memory Keeping Pages

My thanks to fellow Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Diana Ball for her original design that I CASED for this cute scarecrow! I ended up making two of the darling faces and used one for a card and one for a scrapbook page layout:

Sweet Scarecrow Card

Sweet Scarecrow Double Page Scrapbook Layout

Directions:

The scarecrow’s face is a 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ square of Very Vanilla Cardstock that I embossed with the Chevron Embossing Folder then sponged the edges with Early Espresso Ink. The 1″ Circle Punch and the 3/4″ Circle Punch were used for her eyes and eyelids and the heart punch from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack for her rosy cheeks. I cut a triangle for her nose and used the Extra Large Oval Punch for her mouth. Her eyelids, nose and cheeks are adhered using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The “straw” surrounding her face was made with a 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ square of Crumb Cake and Early Espresso Cardstock that were fringed on the edges with Fringe Scissors. I glued the two pieces of “straw” squares together with Snail Adhesive then attached the face to the “straw” with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Introducing Twelve Weeks of Christmas!!!

Twelve Weeks of Christmas!!!

Today starts the beginning of twelve weeks of Christmas projects. If you’ve looked at your calendars you will see that I’m already a week behind! No worries, twelve total projects will be posted so stay tuned and look for a bonus post before jolly, old St. Nick arrives! Join my email list now to make sure you don’t miss a single one!

My first project in this series is this delightful little gift bag. I think it’s the perfect size for a small cellophane bag of bath salts, tea light or votive candles, a gift card and candies or, of course, cash!

Directions (view the video below for a complete tutorial):

The bag is made with All Is Calm Designer Series Paper. I used a 12″ x 6″ piece of the DSP and scored it in landscape mode at 1-3/4″, 5-1/2″, 7-1/4″ and 11″. Then, in portrait mode, I scored at 1-3/4″ and 5-1/2″. For the tag I used the Endless Wishes Stamp Set, stamping the snowflakes with Soft Sky Ink and the sentiment with Black StazOn Ink onto a 2″ circle punched from Whisper White Card Stock. Using Stampin’ Dimensionals I attached the stamped circle to a 2-3/8″ scallop circle punched from Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper. The circles were attached with Dimensionals to a 2″ x 4″ piece of Pear Pizzazz Card Stock that I flagged at one end. The tag is attached to the bag using Snail Adhesive. Finally, the bag is tied up cute with Pear Pizzazz Cotton Ribbon and sprinkled with Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

Frightful Wreath and DYI Wreath Stand

Frightful Wreath Simply Created Kit

We’re entering that Bootiful time of the year when I like to pull out my Halloween decorations. This wreath was assembled in about 30 minutes using Stampin’ Up!’s Frightful Wreath Simply Created Kit and the coordinating stamp set Frightful Wreath. I love the bling of the beaded spider – so cute! The 17″ wreath is perfect for hanging on a door, window or a mirror but I wanted to place it on my entry table and after seeing this pin on Pinterest I decided to get my power tool self on and assemble my own wreath stand.

The materials for the wreath stand are simple and inexpensive. I found everything I needed at Hobby Lobby or in our garage and probably invested less than $5 . Here are the materials needed:

5/8″ Dowel Rod

5″ x 5″ Wooden Base

1″ Wooden Doohickey for the top of the stand

Extra-Strength Adhesive

Small Flat Head Screw (not shown)

Small Cup Hook (not shown)

Flat Black Spray Paint (not shown)

First I cut the dowel rod 20-inches long using a small saw. Then I drilled a hole in the base to place the dowel rod. ( I would recommend a drill bit the same size as your dowel but since we didn’t have a 5/8″ bit mine was slightly larger than the rod.) Next I placed the adhesive into the drilled hole and set the dowel into it. The topper doohickey was glued on at this time as well. After letting the adhesive dry overnight, to give the stand a little more stability, I decided to drill a flat head screw through the bottom of the base. If your drill bit is the same diameter as your dowel this step is probably not necessary. After spray painting the stand flat black and letting it dry completely I added a small cup hook to hang the wreath on.

Without counting drying time it probably took me about an hour to assemble the wreath stand. I’m really happy with the results and it was so easy to make I’m thinking maybe a gold one for Christmas decorating is in order!

September My Paper Pumpkin, Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack

September My Paper Pumpkin

I know I say this every month, but this month’s My Paper Pumpkin Kit is AWESOME! It’s always a great day when that little orange box is waiting for me in the mailbox! Although we previewed the September kit at Convention this year I still had a lot of fun tearing open the box when it arrived!

Here are my completed treat bags. Aren’t they adorable? I’m one of those moms who still loves to surprise her adult children with Halloween treats so I will probably fill these with some candy and slip in a gift card.

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This quick video from Stampin’ Up! demonstrates how to assemble the treat bags. Hope I can produce such quality video when I grow up – lol!!!

Weekly Deals September 23 thru September 29

To find out more information or to purchase any item on the Weekly Deal list click on the item below:

Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack $7.95 5.96	Festive Paper-Piercing Pack $7.95 5.96	Gold Glitz Dazzling Details $2.50 1.88	Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack $7.95 5.96
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