First Edition Designer Paper Meets Halloween!

LAYERING is hot, hot, hot in the paper crafting corner of the world.  I'd like to feature two Halloween cards.  Both are Stampin' Up! exclusive designs and share two common denominators... A Halloween theme and First Edition Designer Series Paper.  Check it out!

Card #1 on the left features the Bingo Card and Spooky Bingo Bits Stamp Sets.  The sweet little bingo bit images can easily be cut out using Stampin' Up!'s paper snips.  Notice the small visual break in the card -or- the First Edition Designer Series Paper.  Fun!
Card #2 on the right offers a festive color combo showing off some serious eye candy!!  The paper yoyo in the center can be easily made using the new Stampin' Up! Simply Scored.  The First Edition Designer Paper is a suble background that can be used in a variety of ways... I think that the little 'ole paper yoyo pops so much because the First Edition DSP does its job & gently fades to the back giving props to the main feature!

Now let me tell you a bit more about the First Edition Print Paper.  Wowza - what a value!  24 sheets per pack (double what's usually in our Designer Paper packs) makes this one heck of a great investment. Here's a glimpse at the patterns of the paper....

To order any of the products featured in this post, visit my online webstore today! Remember, orders over $150 means that you'll receive atleast $25 in hostess dollars to be spent on anything that you wany - anything!

Spice Cake Color Suite!

My sweet family will be gathering at our house for Thanksgiving this year.  My hubby and Mama make the menu come to life while I enjoy focusing on making the house festive.  My creative wheels are turning with ideas for sassing up our quaint digs. 

The one thing that I do know to date is that I'm crazy for the Spice Cake Color Suite!  The Pool Party brings a refleshingly blue hue to the traditional fall colors shown in the fabric and Designer Paper. 

Here's a glimpse at the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper Patterns... LOVE IT!!

The coordinating Spice Cake Fabric coordinates beautifully with the paper and ink hues...

If you'd like to place an order for any of the beautiful fall Spice Cake Collection pieces, visit my online web store today! 

Button Buddies!

Tuesday, October 25th

Pre-Pay Registration Deadline: October 15th

Open Hours from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609

This is a grouping of cards that you'll just HAVE to add to your stash! They're completely darling! In this class, you'll make 8 cards featuring each of the images from the Button Buddies Stamp Set. Here's a look at what you'll make:

Make the cards for yourself, or make it as a gift set for a friend of family member!
The cost of this class is just $25 and includes all of the supplies to make the 8 cards, 8 Open End Envelopes, 1/2 pack of Brights Buttons, 1/2 pack of Subtles Buttons and 1 pack of Mini Glue Dots. If you place an order of $25 or more while you're at the class, you'll get $5 BACK from your Registration Fee.
You'll need to bring your own Stampin' Up! Brand SNAIL Adhesive and Stampin' Dimensionals. If you don't have any, you can order it when you register. If you forget to bring it the night of the class, some will be available for purchase.

I can't wait to see YOU at the Button Buddies Card Set Class!

To register, you can send a check or money order made payable to Amy Rist to 38 Cliffordale Park, Rochester NY 14609 or you can pay online using the link below. Payments are due by October 15th!

Beau Chateau makes it easy and elegant!

It has been forever and a day since I've offered some fresh 'eye candy' for you!  Yesterday was a beautifully crisp fall day.  There was a nice breeze and the sun was shining.  Took lots of photos of cards that have been piling up for me to share with you. 

This pretty card has very little stamping with a old style vintage flair to it... 

 

There were a few easy things that I did to give the 'vintagy' feel. These techniques can be used on any card or project that you're working on. 

1. I tore the edges of the blue designer paper giving a gently jagged appearance.

2. You'll notice a lot of sponging in Early Espresso Classic ink along the edges of the various pieces of paper, making them look a bit aged.

3. The top corner of the Designer Paper has also been curled a tad to make the card look like it's been around the block!

The star of this show however is the Beau Chateau Side Notes.  These die cut pieces (shown on the right) are so stinkin' cool!

Here's Stampin' Up!'s description of the Side Notes... "Uniquely shaped die-cut tags and accents offer a quick way to add dimension, texture, and journaling to any project. Heavyweight felt-weave paper. 24 total notes. Packaged loosely—ready to adhere with any of our adhesives. Coordinates with Beau Château suite."
These pretty die cuts make me want to decoupage, collage and just make all kinds of 'out of the box' creations.  Stay tuned for more!


Supply List for this card:

• Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Very Vanilla (for the tiny tag!)
• Designer Paper: Pocket Full of Posies
• Stamp Set: Tiny Tags (for the little 'love' sentiment)
• Ink: Early Espresso Classic Ink
• Accessories: Jewelry Tag Punch, Beau Chateau Side Notes, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Snail Adhesive & Stampin Dimensionals

To order any of the items to make this card, please visit my Stampin' Up web store today!

August Stamp Shoppe Preview: Scrapbooking

The August Scrapbooking pages feature new designs, punches and Designer Series Paper!  I love it all :)  Reserve your scrapbooking spot today (or by Wed. August 10th at the latest) and I'll get everything ready for you to kick back and create!

Make (3) 12'x12' Scrapbook pages for $20 or FREE with a $25 purchase at Shoppe!

NEW LOCATION:

Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

1000 Winton Road North.  Rochester, NY 14609

Click here to see pics of the August Cards

Pretty Paper Promotion!

 

I'm a paper lover... There it is.  I've said it!  I have loved paper for as long as I can remember. 

Oohhh the rush I would get from back to school shopping when I had every excuse to stock up on crisp fresh paper.  Then I evolved to making my own version of designer paper by cutting out pictures of magazines and collaging them on my textbooks as book covers.  I went through a wall paper phase (thank God, I'm over that!) Now I have found my new love, Stampin' Up!s Designer Series Paper or DSP.  Delicious Colors, Incredible Patterns and Just Plain FUN!

During August, purchase 3 Designer Series Paper packs and Receive a 4th for FREE! 

YAHOO!!!

Click here for additional promotional info & pricing.

Here's a little feast for the eyes...  No stamping to be found, just Pocket Full of Posies DSP, a flower punch and some linen thread!   

Technique Tip:  To add some texture and interest, I roughed up the edges of the Softy Suede card stock with my fingernail (or you can use a SU! sanding block).

Supply List:

Card Stock: Pear Pizzazz & Soft Suede

DSP: Pocket Full of Posies (click to see different views of the paper)

Extras: SNAIL Adhesive, Linen Thread, Fancy Flower Punch, 1" Circle Punch.

Pocket Full of Posies Designer Series Paper

See what's in the $99 Starter Kit!

Hi there! In one quick minute (truly... the video is a minute long!), you'll see what's in the starter kit and get a terrific glimpse at the Christmas Keepsake Box that you'll receive for Free. Oh, how that box has some sweet glittery prettiness goin' on - you've gotta see!

The choices in the starter kit are wonderful, yet please remember, you can customize your kit to contain stamp sets, ink colors, paper and ribbon of your choice.

Click here to learn more about the kit!

Here are just a few reasons to join:
•Fill your Wish List! Picture this... You save 30% on your first product order of $150 or more (placed within 45 days), plus earn hostess dollars to be spent on anything that you want in the catalog! It's true - Demo's get the same perks as our hostesses, plus more!

•Take a Demo Test Drive! Enjoy Stampin' Up! Demonstrator discounts and benefits through December 31, 2011 with NO further need to sell or purchase any products beyond the starter kit. No pressure - just fun!

•There's no penalty to drop! If you wish to extend your demonstrator status for the following quarter (October thru December), you would be required to have $300 in product sales (including your own orders). 

•Starter Kit ships FREE! Yes, that's free shipping!

•Countless opportunities to learn more! There is a boatload of hands-on stamping opportunities that you may enjoy if you choose too. There is never any pressure to attend - you can choose to do as much or as little as you personally want. Members of my team always receive a reduced rate for Stamp Shoppe, Stamp-A-Stack sessions and any classes that I personally hold.  Our team has an Annual Stamping Getaway Weekend on Canandaigua Lake in October - you won't want to miss it!

Contact me with any questions or click here to and join today right from home!

Island Indigo Gets 'Framed!'

Island Indigo is one of the snazzy new 2011-13 In Colors and I think she's beautiful!  A unique blue-ish/ green hue that is one of a kind.  I couldn't wait to try using Island Indigo but had an equal need to try the new Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, called Designer Frames.  So I got myself down to work and started to play!

The flash on my camera makes the hue look a bitdifferent than it is in person. Take a gander at this Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon for a better look-see...

Here's the supply list for the pretty card above:

• Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Island Indigo & Whisper White
• Ink: Island Indigo Classic
• Stamp Sets: Friends Never Fade & Bring on the Cake (both available in wood & clear mount)
• Extras: Big Shot, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Hobby Knife (to cut out the center of the frame), Island Indigo 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Basic Pearls & SNAIL Adhesive.

Learn a bit more about the NEW Designer Frames Embossing Folders

BOTH of these shapes come in the Designer Frames pack for only $8.95 - it's a terrific value!

The folders are a tad bit smaller than the embossing folders that SU! carries and makes for easy layering. 

Instead of layering while card stock on top of the Island Indigo (as shown above), I decided to take my hobby knife and simply cut out the center of the frame.  It was easy! 

I personally love the Island Indigo against the Whisper White for a clean crisp look. The 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon has sublte flecks of white in it, so the contrast worked perfectly.   

To order the aboveStampin' Up! items or anything that 'floats your boat', click here to visit my webstore.  Thanks for reading!   

Strength and Hope Scrapbook Page

It's been some time since we've talked about the current Hope and Strength Campaign. The stamp set and digital downloads are simply beautiful and need to be brought back into the limelight!  I'd like to feature this exclusive Stampin' Up! Scrapbook Page design to peek your interest.  The subtle colors are classic and pretty and the stamp set is very versatile...  

Here's your supply list:
Stamps
• Strength & Hope*

Paper
• Certainly Celery Card Stock
• Pretty in Pink Card Stock • Soft Suede Card Stock
• Very Vanilla Card Stock

Ink
• Certainly Celery Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

Sassy Accessories
• Certainly Celery 5/8" Satin Ribbon
• Linen Thread
• Stampin’ Dimensionals

*From the 2011 Summer Mini Catalog; $2 from the purchase of this set will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Click here for additional information about the Hope and Strength campaign.

 

Featuring the Work of Four Incredible Women!

I hope that I say this often enough, because I KNOW that I think it all of the time...  I love my little business and love to share what I do and what I've learned.  Being creative makes me happy and making anything for someone special makes me happy.  However, above all, the friendships that I have been lucky enough to cultivate through my love of stamping, creating and sharing is quite simply... 'The Bee's Knees!!'

It is my absolute pleasure and an honor to show you the work of four incredible women that I am delighted to know.  Their creativity is boundless.  Now, with their blessings, I will share with you.  Enjoy!  :)

Cathy H. is rockin' the punches! Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch & the Decorative Label punches compliment Tiny Tags & Four Frames Stamp Sets.

The beauty of Cathy's card is not captured to its fullest extent.  The photographer is not a professional :)

Gail S. makes it happen with the Big Shot! Or 'Big Sissy' as she calls it :)

Beautiful bright colors are complimented by the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder & the Top Note Bigz Die.  Sale-A-Bration buttons add some pretty to the sweet girls in 'The Nicest Things' stamp set! Gail used her Brights Stampin' Markers to bring these lovely ladies to life! 

Emma S. does some Two-Steppin' for her mama!

My photography skills are awful (I'm so sorry, Em) and don't give this card the 'props' that it deserves.  Emma uses the The 2010-2011 In Colors for the two Step Stampin' process in her sweet card using the 'Awash with Flowers' stamp set.  The beautiful Concord Crush, Pear Pizazz and Peach Parfait flowers are adorned with tiny pearls. Love it!

Erika F. takes the cake!

This card makes me so happy, as does the wonderful woman who made it.
Erika makes it look so easy and has just started making cards as a New Year goal.
I want to yell, "You Go Girl!" every time I see one of her creations! 

A birthday card for her niece is sweetly done using classic layers and beautiful Stampin' Write markers (maybe blender pens too?)

Thanks Cath, Gail, Emma & Erika for sharing your talents with me and us!