Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Holiday Happiness by Kristin!

I'd like to feature the beautiful handiwork of Kristin, one of my sweet team members... She's rockin' the Holiday Happiness Stamp Set and the results are super fun!

Kristin used a Pear Pizazz and Red Riding Hood color combo.  AND... was smart to grab the Red Riding Hood ribbon from the Stampin Up! Clearance Rack (darn... it's sold out now).  I'm loving how Kristin added a festive jingle bell to compliment her Happy Holidays tag and linen thread.  Thank you sweet Kristin for sharing your beautiful card and design with us! 

Looking for items to complete your handmade cards and gift?  Visit my online store today!

Monday, December 12, 2011

Take a Stamping Break Over Christmas Vacation!

After a day of family fun, take some time for YOU! Come on over to December's Creative Tuesday (open from 6:30 – 9:30 pm on Tuesday, December 27th) to warm up with complementary Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes and enjoy some stamping!
 

If you have family in town visiting, bring them with you*! Introduce them to the craft of rubber stamping and enjoy the evening together being creative! Treat a friend or family member to a fun Christmas gift by pre-registering them. Simply email me and I'll prepare a hand-stamped card with the voucher inside so you can put it under the tree!

This session of Creative Tuesday is a special one, as it will kick off our Occasions Stamp-A-Stack in addition to featuring a beautiful 6"x6" scrapbook album using Well Worn Designer Series Paper.

Don't want to be gone long?
We completly understand that you might not want to be away from your family long, which is why this month's Stamp-A-Stack Cards have been designed for quick assembly! You should be able to be in and out in record time with this class option (or even arrive late if you have plans extending later into the day!)

I hope you'll join us for December's Creative Tuesday – Registration has been extended Thursday, December 15th


*Creative Tuesday Sessions are open to those ages 18 and over.
December Stamp-A-Stack
This is the first month of the Occasions Stamp-A-Stack Round!
December SAS samples
SPECIAL FEATURE: We have a special feature to this Stamp-A-Stack Round!! There will be SEVERAL sentiment options for each card! Choose from 2 or 3 sentiments of your choice for each card. Make all cards with the same sentiment, or use a variety of sentiments for different occasions.
Here are the cards that you'll be making in December – come and make 6 of each of these 2 designs for a total of 12 cards. You'll also receive 12 envelopes and a full pack of In Color Polka Dot Brads!
To Register for the December 27th Stamp-A-Stack (bring your own SNAIL Adhesive & Stampin' Dimensionals Only). Cost: $25



To Register for the December 27th Stamp-A-Stack ON THE GO! Cost: $25 plus shipping



Well Worn 6" x 6" Album
Come make a beautiful album for memories of any kind! This versatile album is good for any of life's moments and is rich and geometric in pattern to even appeal to the men in your life!

There are TWO class options for this class to fit into everyone's budget – you can create a Page Protector Album with Binder Rings, or put the pages into a complete Linen Album – your choice!
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 15

Option #1: 6×6 Page Protectors with Binder Rings and Ribbon, 1 Full Pack of Antique Brads and all other supplies (bring your own SNAIL Adhesive & Stampin' Dimensionals Only).
Cost: $25



Option #2:
6×6 Linen Album, 1 Full Pack of Antique Brads and all other supplies (bring your own SNAIL Adhesive & Stampin' Dimensionals Only).
Cost: $40


Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions!

Monday, December 5, 2011

Holiday Gift Bags & Boxes

I really dig this little packaging idea for 2 reasons...
#1: It's super cute! 
#2: It's easy to use scraps of your favorite card parts & pieces to create the packaging.

Did you know...The pretty circle 'doily' on the gift bag comes from the Flirtatious Designer Series Paper.  This particular designer paper comes with a variety of fun, brightly colored options.  Two of the designs are die-cut doilies in Melon Mambo (as shown below) and Pumpkin Pie.  Turn the colored side over for the same pretty die-cuts in white and you can create something like the above picture.


We'll be using these sweet white doilies at the Gifts and Goodies Class A. Sign up today to make the three featured projects below!


Make these 3 projects for only $8 or Free with a $15 order st Shoppe. Class A includes a Wine Bottle Tag and Bow, a Decorated Box with ribbon & tag and a Stocking Gift Card Holder (or use it for candy canes or any other small trinkets!).
Psst: My daughter Anna will be receiving this sweet stocking with 3 Bath & Body Lip Glosses!

Click here to see more about Gifts & Goodies

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Clean your Rubber Stamps to keep them beautiful!

One of the most common questions that I received this weekend from my workshops was "How do you clean your stamps?" 

 

As a gentle reminder, when using classic or craft ink, I use Stampin' Mist with my Stampin' Scrub. The Mist cleans & conditions your stamps keeping them beautiful. 


When using Stazon Ink, you'll want to use Stazon cleaner to remove the permanent ink. The Stampin Mist & Stazon Cleaners range from $4.50-4.95 which  = an awesome value!

To order an of the mentioned cleaners to protect your rubber stamp investments, click here!