Cards for a Cause

Please join me (and a couple of my sassy colleagues as we lead the charge) and share a smile through hand stamped cards...
It is our goal to gather as many community members as possible to make cards for 3 groups that we hold near and dear; The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, our troops serving oversees and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester.  Here's the who, when & what of how you can help!

Cards for a Cause: A FREE Charity Event!


Saturday October 2nd
Open House Hours from 10 am - 2 pm
Trinity Communion Church. 759 Winona Blvd, Rochester NY 14617 (near Titus & St. Paul Blvd)

Come and make 3 cards to donate to good causes (I'll show you what to do if you need guidance!)
1. A holiday card to be sent to troops serving in the military

2. A card of encouragement to support our local Ronald McDonald House & families in need.

3. A card of hope to be distributed via the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester to lend support to women and men battling breast cancer.

As my way of saying thank you, you'll make a 4th card to bring home with you on the day of the event. All materials are supplied by me for you!

** I will personally donate 10% of all orders placed on the day of the event. You may choose to have a portion of your purchase go to BCCR or RMDH.

* This is a free event. A purchase is not required to attend. Bring a friend (or two) and make Cards for a Cause!

Please RSVP by Sept. 30th so that I can have enough supplies ready for all of us to support these wonderful organizations and people. Thank you!

You can make a difference with this card of hope to support someone battling breast cancer. 
No worries, I'll show you how!

Wicked Halloween Card!

Now those are some seriously wicked boots!  This spook-tacular halloween card features some new treats to make your cards & scrapbook pages POP!

I'm crazy in love with my Big Shot and the embossing folders.  It's that simple! It's the Spider Web Embossing Folder that takes this card to the next level.  Here's the rest of the diddies that you'll need to create this baby at home...

Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry (115316), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Basic Black (121045), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Basic Black: (101179), Stampin' Write Marker: Basic Black (100082), Rich Razzleberry (120970). 
Stamp Set: Wicked Cool Wood Mount (118738), Clear Mount (120600) Extra Pretties: 1/2" Lace Trim (120988), Glimmer Brads (121003), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (119850), SNAIL adhesive (104332), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

NEW!  The 'Do It For Me!' Option:  I'll make this card and a coordinating envelope for you, then drop it right in the mail.  Once you receive this Wicked Halloween card, you'll be able to give it to someone special.  It's that easy!  Click on the Buy It Now button to place your order. 

** Side note:  This was one of the spectacular cards that we did at the September Stamp Shoppe!  Click here to see a sneak peek at one of next month's Shoppe cards!

'Tricked Out' Pumpkin Trio!

You can get an up close & personal glimpse of this 'Tricked Out Pumpkin Trio' at the September Stamp Shoppe!

Super quick & easy, these faux pumpkins (you can also the real thing!) have been transformed in a matter on minutes using the Designer Jewels (120987), Spooky Things Decor Elements (120909) and the delicious Black & White Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115615).  Click on the highlighted links to see these treasures on an individual basis!

This Halloween art work may be used over & over again.  The Happy Halloween 31 is also from the Spooky Things Decor Elements Set (120909)

September Scrapbook Shoppe

Sneak peak... Here is 1 of the 3 Scrapbook pages that you can make when you sign up to attend the September Scrapbook Shoppe!

You can do this in addition to Card Shoppe or instead of Card Shoppe - the choice is yours - do what 'floats your boat!

Scrapbook Shoppe is just $20 (or FREE with a $25 Order!)
for (3) full size 12x12 pages!

Here's the page before it's propped out with pics...

Technique Tip: This page is featuring a really fun technique where you don't even have to adhere the photos - the whole bottom that we're making will be a "pocket" so you can just stick photos of your choice in, and even change them up down the road if you want to!

Remember... you'll also make 2 additional pages at the Scrapbook Shoppe.  RSVP by Thurs 9/9 at 3pm so I can have your supplies ready & waiting just for you!

 

Candy Wrapper Cuteness!

Candy Wrapper: Fang-tastic!

Too stinkin' cute!  I've had my Big Shot out all weekend and have been cranking out these sweet Candy Wrapper treat holders.  I was trying to figure out how I could get these adorable babies into the hands of as many folks as possible, so here it goes...

Option 1:  Gather a few friends or we can have a 1/1 consult and I'll show you how to make these cuties and the supplies you'll need to do it! Each person will go home with a decorated Candy Wrapper of her own!  Email me today and we'll set a date.

Candy Wrapper: Spooky!

Option 2: Gather a few friends at your place (or mine) for a little 1 hour mini-class. Everyone throws in $5 for the cost of supplies and each person will make (5) Candy Wrapper treat holders to bring home & share! Email me today and we'll set a date. 

Candy Wrapper: Sweet Holiday!

Option 3: This is the 'Do It For Me!' option.  Use the Add To Cart Button to choose the candy wrappers of your choice.  I'll do everything for you, including shipping, right to your mailbox!  You will have the option to choose how many you would like made and the theme.   

OOPS, it's a Small Snaff-oo:  I am having a bit of difficulty getting my PayPal link to post for you.  Email me today of you'd like me to make these especially for you.  They are $1.50 each & shipping/delivery is $4.95.  Sorry & thank you!

FYI:

Each Candy Wrapper is approx. 4" long x 1.5" wide.  

Your personal Stamp Shoppe Invitation!

As the Grand Opening of the Stamp Shoppe is approaching, click on the video for your personal invitation!

Whoa... was that an inviatation or what?!  Anywho... here are all of important 'parts & pieces' of my new monthly class series called the Stamp Shoppe!

WHO is the Stamp Shoppe for? - Anyone! Whether you're an experienced stamper or have never stamped in your life. 
WHAT is the Stamp Shoppe? A chance for you to relax, unwind and simply make some cards or scrapbook pages.  You can work at YOUR leisure as you float from station to station at YOUR speed/pace! At Card Shoppe you'll make SIX cards and at Scrapbook Shoppe you'll make THREE 12"x12" Scrapbook Pages. Are you a somewhat speedy stamper? You'll have time to do BOTH if you so choose!

WHEN is Stamp Shoppe? The Stamp Shoppe is open the second Friday and Saturday of every month. Our Grand Opening is on September 10th and 11th!(sold out!) The Stamp Shoppe is open from 6:30 - 9:30 pm on Friday Evenings and from 10 am - 1 pm on Saturday Mornings. If you're coming to just Card Shoppe OR Scrapbooking Shoppe, you can arrive at any time during the first hour of the Shoppe's opening for the day. If you're coming to BOTH Card Shoppe and Scrapbooking Shoppe, you'll want to arrive when Stamp Shoppe first opens so that you have enough time for both! The Stamp Shoppe will have different projects every month. 

WHERE is Stamp Shoppe? The event is held in the common room at Trinity Communion Church, 759 Winona Blvd, Rochester NY 14617 (near Titus and St. Paul Blvd.)

HOW MUCH is Stamp Shoppe? That's the BEST part!

• The Card Shoppe is just $15 for all 6 cards or FREE with a $20 Order placed during Shoppe Hours!
• The Scrapbook Shoppe is just $20 for all 3, 12"x12" Scrapbook Pages or FREE with a $25 Order placed during Shoppe Hours!

WANT FREE cards from the Stamp Shoppe? You've got it! Bring a friend who has never stamped with me before and you'll get to make an entire EXTRA set of cards for FREE! That means that you'll get to make TWELVE cards total - 2 of each design - 1 to keep as a sample and 1 to send! If you're only registered for Scrapbook Shoppe and bring a friend then you'll get to make a set of cards for FREE in addition to your scrapbook pages.


DO I NEED TO PRE-PAY? No! However, please RSVP to me and tell me if you're bringing a friend by noon on the Thursday before Stamp Shoppe (so for September 10th and 11th Stamp Shoppes the RSVP deadline is Thursday September 9th at Noon) so that I may have all of your supplies cut & ready. Simply call or e-mail me to reserve your spot at the table!

I can't wait to see YOU at the Stamp Shoppe's Grand Opening on September 10th or 11th!

FREE Stampin' Up! Craft Tote Promo!

JOIN STAMPIN' UP! AND RECEIVE A FREE CRAFT TOTE (VALUED AT $39.95)

This gorgeous Greenhouse Gala Tote has a spot for all your paper crafting supplies and is perfect for the hobby stamper or career demonstrator on the go. Products displayed in the tote are NOT included.

From Sept. 1 thru October 18, the craft tote is included absolutely free when you purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit. Click here for 2010-2011 Starter Kit details.

Here's the details...
•This tote fits 12" x 12" products as well as 12" x 12" Craft Keepers, and it even holds your Paper Cutter!

•A back-zipper pocket holds seven Classic Stampin' Pads.

•Open outside pockets hold our Extra-Large punches.

•A detachable shoulder strap makes it easy to carry your tote.

•Products displayed in the tote above are NOT included (but the contents are simular to what would be in your starter kit.)

•Ships free as part of your Starter Kit (which also ships free).


FILL YOUR HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG WISH LIST AND SAVE 30%. As well as the craft tote featured above, purchasing the Starter Kit also earns you a one-time start-up "bonus" of 30% off a product order of $150 or more (placed within 45 days of start). What a perfect way to fill your Stampin' Up! Wish List!

PLUS, by purchasing the Starter Kit, you'll receive everyday discounts and benefits as part of your Stampin' Up! demonstrator status and become a member of my team. I welcome both hobby stampers and career demonstrators. If you have the passion for paper and pretty things, we'll fit together like two peas in a pod!


READY TO SIGN UP NOW? Email me and I'll provide you my password to sign-up on-line and start taking advantage of your benefits right away.

Click here for a another great pic of the tote & additonal info