Happy Owl-O-Ween from Me to You!

Halloween is just around the corner and it's hard for me to believe that the end of the month is almost upon us! I wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe Owl-o-Ween 2017! (Hey, that rhymes!)

Click here for the step-by-step project tutorial for this adorable treat bag (instructions include the supply list).

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Happy Stamping,

Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek - Sweet Home Stamp Set and Home Sweet Home Framelits

Oh. My. Goodness. When I first saw the adorable Home Sweet Home stamp set and Framelits, I thought they couldn't be any cuter than this! Stampin' Up! created a video showing off these adorable products and I just had to be sure you saw it, too!




Aren't those just so stinkin' cute? What kind of houses would you build using these adorable Framelits? From haunted houses to gingerbread houses and everything in between, it's hard to decide!

You'll be able to start shopping on September 1st through my Online Store to get these and all your favorite holiday products! 

Happy Stamping,

Halloween, Fall and Christmas All in One Class

This month we'll be creating 3 adorable projects during my monthly stamp classes - a Halloween "Candy Corn" treat bag, a fall fun-fold card and a beautiful poinsettia Christmas card.

Halloween Candy Corn Treat Bag:

I originlly saw this cute candy corn color scheme on a bag during the Stampin' Up! convention back in July. When I saw it, I just knew I had to create it, too! And, it's easier than you think to add the color! All you need is a dauber (or sponge), ink (Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie) and a piece of scratch paper as a "mask". 

• Lay the mask down along the top edge of the paper and with the dauber, rub the Pumpkin Pie ink back and forth on the bag (make this strip about 2 inches wide).
• Then place the guide over the Pumpkin Pie section and apply the Daffodil Delight ink the same way along the bottom section. Wipe off the excess ink from both sections using a paper towel.

Fall Fun-Fold Card:
I found this adorable card created by Chris Slogar and I just couldn't resist creating it for my class. (Thank you Chris for this adorable card!)

• The front and back panels of this card are a standard card size (5.5" X 4 1/4"). The inside "z fold" piece measures 11" X 3.5" and it's scored on the 11" side at 2" and 6". The 2" piece adheres to the back of the front of the card. (I hope that's making sense. Please ask if you need any further help.)

Poinsettia Christmas Card:
This pretty Christmas card features the Reason for the Season stamp set from the 2015 Holiday Catalog. So elegant! I just love poinsettias and when I saw this set (with the coordinating Festive Flower Builder punch) I just knew I had to have it.

The corners of this card are also punched using the new Curvy Corner Trio Punch.

It's going to be a fun month of stamp classes! If you live in the Dallas / Fort Worth area, feel free to come! Check out all my events with more details on my online calendar.

Happy Stamping,

Halloween Card Swaps from Founder's Circle 2015

Do you love to decorate and send treats and cards for Halloween?  I just love handing a little decorated bag with goodies inside to my friends, neighbors and trick-or-treaters!  During Founder's Circle this year, I received these amazing (and adorable) Halloween projects.

Created by Rose Marie Coleman

This is like a little easel card.  I love fun fold cards like this.

Created by Jenn Gulch

Yummy treat holder with gum inside!

Created by Janet Baker
Don't you just love the withes hat?

Created by Kimberly

Who's ready to do a little decorating and creating for Halloween!  I know I am!

Shop for these and all your stamping supplies 24/7 through my Online Store.

Happy Stamping,

What's Your Type - Halloween Bag Topper

I'm so excited about this fun and very versatile stamp set - What's Your Type.  When you first take a look at the picture of the set, you may wonder what in the world to do with it.  That's what I thought the first time I saw it.  Then I started playing with it and look what I came up with! 

So excited with how the treat bag turned out!  Can you tell which images I used to make the word "Boo"?  I guess the "o's" are pretty easy to figure out but you can actually make the entire alphabet with this set!  The What's Your Type stamp set is in the current Annual Catalog on page 160 and on page 161 is a picture of the entire alphabet that you can create with this set.  I can't wait to play with it more and make more fun geometric shaped letters and words!

The white and Tangerine Tango Trim is also a new product that's coming out in the Holiday Catalog. Look closely at that kitty cat.  It's from another fun Halloween set (sneak peek alert) from the upcoming Holiday Catalog called Freaky Friends.

If you're looking for versatility and creativeness in a stamp set, this is it! 

What's Your Type? Photopolymer Stamp Set

$25.95

Shop for these and all your stamping supplies 24/7 through my Online Store.  Did you know that when you purchase with me you also receive a Frequent Stamper Card?  Read about my Frequent Stamper Program here and you'll be on your way to earning a FREE stamp set!

Monthly Stamp Class Cards - Halloween and Thanksgiving/Fall Card

Join me during the month of September to create an adorable Trick or Treat Halloween card as well as a Fall / Thanksgiving card.  I just love this time of year as we get into the fall seasons - cooler temperatures, leaves changing color and COLLEGE FOOTBALL!  (Yes, I'm a little crazy for TCU Football and win or lose, we'll always bleed purple!)

Well, I digress.  I didn't mean to get distracted from today's reason for posting.  You're wanting to see the Halloween and Thanksgiving card ideas, right?

Every month, I offer fun stamping classes where you'll have a hands-on time of stamping and creating.  It's a great time of learning new techniques while creating several fun projects.  If you live in the Dallas Fort Worth area and would like to attend, be sure to RSVP for your class choice.  View my complete online calendar here.

Now, even if you can't attend in person, I've got you covered, too!  I have posted over 100 video tutorials on my Youtube Channel and watching videos is not only a great way to see a product in action, you also get a ton of fun ideas to try!  .And, I will be posting these card classes online, too!

September's Monthly Cards

 Halloween will be here before you know it!  Why not start making those Trick or Treat cards now?

 

• The shimmer on the background of the black card stock actually comes from the Illuminate ink pad.  Have you ever seen this ink in action?  It's amazing!  It is wet and "juicy" like Versamark so it can be used for heat embossing but what's really cool is that is has a shimmer to it.  I just love the fun shiny, shimmer it gives to this project.

Stamps:  Tags 4 You (purchase this in a bundle with the Label Bracket Punch and save 15%!)
Ink: Black Staz On, Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Ink Pad
Paper:  Summer Starfruit card stock, Basic Black card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper,
Accessories:  Circles Collection Framelits, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Witches' Brew Designer Series Washi Tape


 What is it about this color combination that works so well for fall?  Don't you just love it?  I call it simple elegance.

 

 

Stamps:  Truly Grateful

Ink:  Crumb Cake ink pad, Soft Suede ink pad

Paper:  Soft Sky card stock, Crumb Cake card stock

Accessories:  1 1/4" Burlap Ribbon, Window Frames Collection Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Stylish Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

 

 What do you think?  Will you be joining me in September for some stamping fun? Enjoy the ideas and inspiration (even if you aren't able to attend in person)!

Simply Created Spooky Halloween Banner

Ready for some Halloween fun?  It's already time to start thinking about Halloween decorations and I just couldn't resist putting this banner kit together!
 

Helpful Tips and Tricks:

• All the accessories I used on the banner come from the Halloween Accessories Kit (the ribbon, too!).
• I used the included spritzer bottle to spritz on the Pumpkin Pie backgrounds.  I used a dauber and my ink pads to create the Summer Starfruit backgrounds (backgrounds on letters "p", "o", "k", "y").

 

• I also used a dauber to sponge on the letters.  With the "S", I used my Basic Black ink refill.  I added a few drops in the lid of the ink pad and then picked up the color with the dauber.  I liked the intensity of the black letter but I did notice that the ink wanted to "bleed".  For the other letters, I switched to black Staz On and although the ink color didn't "bleed", it wasn't quite as intense as the basic black.  This is something you'll have to play with and figure out which way you prefer.

 

• A hot glue gun works best for this project.
• You need only 2 products to create your own Halloween banner!

Simply Created Build-a-Banner

Halloween Accessories Kit

Overall, I'm very pleased with the way the banner turned out!  What do you think?

I'm looking forward to creating the Christmas one, too!

 

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Happy Stamping!

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Halloween Painter's Tray

It's the first day of October and I'm so excited about Halloween! I personally think that Halloween is the perfect time for creativity- whether that be through pumpkin carving, sending out cards, decorating caramel apples, or making Halloween costumes for the kids! Normally I am the one who is managing all the Halloween crafts and decorations. However, this year I received this INCREDIBLE and festive tray as a bonus for recruiting in August!

Look at how adorable this is!!

The best part about it is that it can be made with items that are easily found around the house- and of course some precious Stampin' Up! paper and embellishments! Plus, it can be adapted for any holiday- Valentine's Day, Christmas, St. Patrick's Day. With December approaching, I am already putting together some Stampin' Up! holiday paper for a Christmas tray! 

Witches and Goblins and Spooks Oh My how this tray is SO cute!

Happy Stamping!

Demonstrator Swaps

Each month our demonstrator group (Cowtown Crafters) gets together for a fun time of sharing ideas and information!  This is just one of many ways we encourage and support one another!  Wanna get in on the fun?  Check out all the benefits of joining my team!

This week I want to share with you some of the amazing swaps from this past Friday evening's meeting.   I'm always amazed what these ladies create!!  (Check back each day this week to see a different swap project!)

This first project was created by Janet:

Is that not the cutest luminary you've ever seen?  Inside the box is a battery operated flickering "candle".

Supplies Used:

For the box:  Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (113439;  $99.95)

                      Fancy Favor Bigz Die (115965;  $39.95) - my favorite little box!

For the owl:  Owl Builder punch (118074;  $16.95)

The stem that the owl is holding is from the Bird Builder punch (117191;  $16.95).

The box is embossed using the Spider Web Embossing Folder (120889;  $7.95) with the Big Shot.

Paper:            Black card stock (121045;  $6.95)

                      White Vellum card stock (for the "moon";  101856;  $6.50)

Ink:                Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink (for shading around the "moon")  126945;  $5.95

To view these and other stamping supplies, 

visit my online store 24/7!  

Happy Stamping!

Pouch Video

As promised, I have created a video on how to create these adorable pouches!  

Shop my online store 24/7 for all your stamping supplies!  When you're order reaches the $40 mark, you receive a FREE spool of ribbon (5 colors to choose from;  $8.95 value) and when it reaches the $50 mark, you'll also receive 4 hand stamped cards from me (styles and themes will vary)!!  Who couldn't use FREE ribbon and cards??

Enjoy this tutorial!



Happy stamping & creating!

Pouches

While searching for new project ideas, I came across this adorable little pouch from Dawn Olchefske and knew I just had to make it!  Well, I started by making the Christmas pouch and added a hot cocoa packet as well as a tube of mints to the side (found those mints at Wal-Mart of all places!).    Be watching for a video on this little pouch!  They're so much fun to make!!

Then I got to thinking that this would be perfect for little Halloween treats so I made a Halloween version.   Inside is a packet of Apple Cider and I've added a couple Pixy Sticks to the side.  I used the Monster Munchies stamp set on the front - it was the perfect sentiment for this pouch - along with the Howlstooth and Scaringbone Designer Paper.

Then, I had some fall leaves left over from cards I had made and thought a Fall pouch would also be cute!  I added a package of Apple Cider inside and decided not to attach anything on the side so I just made a bow.  What would you attach to the side of a fall pouch?  Any suggestions?

My next pouch will be one with a little notepad inside and a pen tied to the side.  Wouldn't that make a cute little gift??

Well, I'm off to make more pouches!  Who know's what style I'll come up with next!

Happy stamping and creating!

Candy Wrapper

For today's project, let's create an adorable candy wrapper!  The inspiration came from a swap I received at Stampin' Up! convention this past July.  (There wasn't a name on the project but to whomever created these for convention, "Thank You!!")

When I saw this little wrapper, I just knew I had to create one (or two or three or four....)!

Watch today's tutorial!

What kinds of little gift items will you be making for Halloween?

Halloween Treat Box

Ready for another cute Halloween project?
In today's tutorial, you'll learn how to create the green Halloween treat box (the one with the black paper strips coming out of the top).

For this project I used the Petite Purse die with the Big Shot die cutting machine (I don't know what I'd do without my Big Shot - I use it all the time!), Lucky Limeade card stock and Pumpkin Pie 1/8" Taffeta ribbon.

Shop for these and all your other stamping supplies through my online store.  

Spoiler Alert:
In September, receive a FREE spool of Stitched ribbon valued at $8.95 with your purchase of $40 or more!

Happy Stamping & Creating!

Halloween Ensemble

I've been on a Halloween kick!  I love making little handmade gifts for friends and for the kids' teachers and Halloween is the perfect time for little gifts like these!  For these items, I used the Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer paper and the Monster Munchies stamp set.  Both products are from the Holiday catalog.

 Each day this week I will be focusing on a different little "gift" item from the ensemble above.  Today I'd like to share with you how to create the Tic Tac holders (the ones with the black/orange striped paper).  I was thinking that if I could buy the Tic Tacs in bulk that would be awesome!  Then everyone will be getting this treat holder for Halloween!  (Anyone know if Costco or Sams sells them in bulk?)  Once I got on a roll making these little holders, I couldn't stop!

Watch the Video tutorial and enjoy making these cute little treat holders!

Happy Stamping!