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I am posting a lot of cute Halloween projects on my blog this week- so make sure you check it out!

Big News!

I have a brand new blog!!! I have loved blogging so much that I have decided to upgrade my blog. So I will no longer be posting here. Check me out at my new site:

http://www.stampingmommyof4.com


I hope you enjoy the new look!

School Dayz

WARNING: My camera is still at my mom's house and I am unable to use photo shop. I guess my computer doesn't have enough ram to run the program because my computer always freezes when I open it. All this to say- the pictures aren't so great!!!

But I am LOVING this scrapbook layout! This is the layout that both of my scrapbook clubs will be making this month!


Do you see that cork board?!!! I bought a roll of cork and then I ran a piece through my Big Shot with the top note die! Isn't it awesome! And it went through the Big Shot so easily! And that little clip is from the clip assortment. As soon as I saw it at convention- I knew that I would use them in my school layout!

I attached the pictures to Riding Hood Red Cardstock. Then I put the carstock onto the layout with sticky strip on just three sides so that I would have a pocket for my journaling tags.

I cut the stars out with my Big Shot too!!! Fist I took a piece of chipboard and glued some of the Washington Apple DSP to it. Then I ran it through my Big Shot with the Star Die. Simple!!!

I hope my scrappers love it as much as I do!! If you are interested in joining one of my clubs, send me an email or leave a comment. You don't need to live near me.

Recipe:

Stamps: ABC Lower Alphabet

Paper: Washington Apple DSP, Bashful Blue, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Whisper White

Ink: Riding Hood Red

Other: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Star Die, Top Note Die, Cork, Clip Assortment,Riding Hood Red Striped Ribbon, Circle Punch, Chipboard, Spiral Punch, Staples

REMINDER: Anyone who orders the Big Shot through my website this month will receive a Big Shot Newsletter that has about a dozen different projects and tips for how to get the post from your Big Shot. The newsletter will be sent out by the end of the month!!!

Click HERE to go to my website. Then Click on Shop Now at the top right corner of the home page.

September Featured Project

I have to fess up that I have been so busy that I have not had time to stamp today. But now that I have gotten all my busy work done- I will have lots of time to stamp tomorrow! So today I thought I would show you this adorable project that Stampin' Up is featuring this month. It is a pillowbox made with a Sizzix die and the Bigshot!



Instructions (shared by www.stampinup.com)

1.Cut pillow box from So Saffron card stock using Pillow Box Bigz die and Sizzix Big Shot. Assemble pillow box.

2.Cut pillow box from So Saffron Patterns Designer Series paper using Pillow Box Bigz die and Sizzix Big Shot. Cut out top half of pillow box and adhere to assembled pillow box.

3.To create tag, stamp "Cheers" in Tangerine Tango ink on Whisper White card stock. Punch flowers from Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, and Gable Green card stock using Boho Blossoms punch. Trim two petals off Gable Green flower to resemble leaf. Layer and adhere flowers to each other with leaf on the bottom. Adhere So Saffron square button to center of layered flower.

4.Adhere flower to tag using Stampin' Dimensionals. Adhere tag to pillow box.

5.Tie Tangerine Tango 5/8" striped grosgrain ribbon around front of pillow box.


I can't wait to make lots of the cute pillow boxes and fill them with holiday candies!!!

I'm Back...Kinda

I am physically back from Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention- but mentally- that is a whole 'nother thing!!! I had so much fun with my up-up-up line, Amy at the convention! We did make and takes and we met so many awesome scrappers!!! I just love sharing my love for Stampin' Up! You should have seen their faces when they saw what the Big Shot could do! And we also got to meet about a dozen other demos. I cannot believe how many demos are in the area that I have never met!

I am also VERY happy to welcome Jill Balok to my downline family. She just sat down at the make-and-take table and said "I want to do Stampin' Up!" Her husband was at the convention with her (what a good sport!) and at lunch he came up and asked me some more questions about his wife becoming a demo! I just had to laugh! About an hour later, she called to tell me that she had signed up on my website. It's that easy!!! My downline family continues to grow and I am so blessed to work with these awesome women! If you ever thought that you would like to make money doing something you love or if you just want to get a discount on all your papercrafting supplies- then you should really consider joining my team!!! Check out the link on my side bar!


OK- on to some stamping!!! At church today I found out that out new pastor, also a family friend, is in ICU with heart problems. So after a wonderful nap today- I made him a card and brought it to him. He loved it! I love when my stamping can bless others!!! It's awesome! But before I show you the picture, I have to warn you that my DH left my camera at my parent's house. I have had to resort to using my old broken camera!!! And then I decided I would fix them in Poto Shop but for some reason my program isn't working either!!!! So here is the card.


I CASED this one from Heather Summers. She posted a similar card back in January and I have been in love with it ever since!

Recipe:
Stamps: Pun Fun
Paper: Muirfield DSP (YUMMY!), Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Water Color Paper
Ink: Black Staz On, Baja Breeze
Other: Baja Breeze Striped Ribbon, Aquapainter

Big Fun with the Big Shot

Have I mentioned yet that I am in LOVE with the Big Shot?! I love how fast you can make professional looking projects. I never used to make 3d projects and lately I have been making treat containers left and right! Check this one out. I actually designed it myself!

There are pepermint patties in the cello bag in the middle. Ain't it cute?! Do you want to know a little secret? This is one of the many projects that I will be including in my Big Shot Newsletter. This newsletter will include about a dozen different projects with tutorials using the Big Shot. The newsleter will really show readers how to use the Big Shot and get the most out of the die cut machine.

Would you like to get this newsletter? It's easy! Anyone who purchases the Big Shot through me- will receive the newsletter (a 49.95) value for FREE!!!!

Just click here and then click on "Shop Now" in the top right of the page. Enter Item number 113439.

If you are going to Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention in Phoenix- then I will see you soon!

Recipe:

Stamps: None!

Paper: Holiday Treasures DSP, Riding Hood Red

Other: ig Shot Die Cut Machine Top Notes Die, Snow Flakes from the Holiday Mini, Rhinestone Brad, Cello Bag, Staples

Blogging Bummer

I have some fun things to share- but blogger isn't letting me upload any pictures!!!!! I will let you in on a little secret- I am in the process of revamping my blog and I will no longer be using blogger when everything is finished : ) I will upload tomorrow. It may not be until the evening since I am going to Phoenix in the morning to set up my booth at the Creative Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention. Woo Hoo!!!

Hope everyone had a great day! Today was my DH's birthday and so we went to Olive Garden for dinner and had a Cold Stone cake for dessert!!!

So have you checked out on-line ordering yet?! I LOVE it!!! Hurry up and place your order so you can get the free tutorial that I will be emailing out next week!

I am off to get some rest before my big weekend at CKC!

On-Line Ordering is HERE!!!

Have you ever run out of adhesive or cardstock in the middle of a project? Did you wait until the next time you came to class to order the product because that we easiest?

Well- no more!!! You can easily order all of your favorite Stampin' Up! products from the comfort of your own home! Even in the middle of the night in your jamies!! Isn't that awesome?!

All you need to do is click here. It will take you to my Stampin' Up! website where you can click on the "Shop Now" button on the top right of your screen. And then you will be able to find all of the products from the Stampin' Up! Catalog easily!!! And when you place an order- it will be shipped directly to your home!

I love the personal contact that I am able to make with my customers. Doing home workshops and teaching classes is so much for me. So no worries- I will continue to do what I have been doing! But now you have even more options to ordering your papercrafting supplies!

AND since I am anxious to have you try the new online ordering- I have a special gift for you!!! The first 20 people who place an order with me on-line will receive a FREE tutorial from me. The tutorial is for a very cute Halloween candy container that I have designed!

SHOP NOW

September Class by Mail Mini Album

I'm back!!! It was such a busy weekend and it just flew by for me! But I am back with info about my September Class by Mail project. This month the class is a 14 page 6x6 paperbag album. We all took lots of pics this summer, right? Well don't let them just sit on your computer card! Get them printed and in an album in just one evening! I think this would be a great project to do together a family! And it is cheaper than dinner and a movie!!




What the kit includes:
6x6 sewn paper bag album
16 sheets of 6x6 textured cardstock
pre-cut double-sided patterned paper
3 sheets of die cut adhesives from the Pina Colada Simply Scrappin kit
Riding Hood Red Striped Ribbon
Tangerine Striped Ribon
Step-by-step instructions and pictures for putting your album together.

My favorite part about making paperbag albums is that you can put extra's inside the bags! Sometimes I put extra pics, tags with journaling, or even ticket stubs and maps!!! This album would be a fantastic gift for grandma and grandpa!!

This class will only be available until supplies run out so order your's NOW!

ETA: Thanks for the fantastic response. The class is sold out! I will hae a new class by mail in October!

The kits will begin shipping the week of September 22nd.

Upsy Daisy!

I am loving this stap set Upsy Daisy!!! And it just so happens that Stampin' Up! is offering this set (and many other) at a discount right now! Just click on the Never Before Seen Savings Flier on my side bar for more info!

I inked up the daisies wih Baja Breeze and then used a sponge dauber to add a little Not Quite Navy to the tops of the flowers. By the way- I used my Big Shot with the Top Note Exclusive Die to cut the white panel that I stamped on! I love how easy it is to add pizzazz to my projects now!

By the way- I have to tease you a bit and tell you that their are going to be some very exciting things coming to my blog in the next few days. So keep checking back!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Upsy Daisy
Paper: Urban Garden DSP, Whisper White, Baja Breeze
Ink: Baja Breese, Not Quite Navy, Kiwi Kiss
Other: Big Sht Die Cut Machine, Top Note Die, Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, Sponge Dauber

The Stationary Box Gift- Part 2

Sorry I couldn't get the rest of the pictures posted last night. Blogger was giving me some trouble.

So these are the ful-size A2 cards that were in the box I showed yesterday. As you can see- they were super simple. The DSP and ribbon really made the cards a breeze!


Once I finished the stationary box- I need a matching gift bag for the project. I used a white bag by Stampin' Up! and covered it with more of the Washington Apple DSP and some Bashful Blue Cardstock. The Ridinghood Red Striped ribbon finished of this simple bag!

I brought the gift to Jerry. He was such a man! He didn't even open it up! Oh well! Lucy will open it and she will enjoy it I am sure!!!

I will be back tomorrow with my September class by mail project. It is a 6x6 Summer Scrapbook that is perfect for scrapping all those summer pics!

Stationary Box Gift

The Pastor at our church, Jerry, and his wife, Lucy, are leaving us and moving to Virginia. They are such nice people and they will be miss for sure. I wanted to make them a gift and decided this was the perfect time to try out this stationary box tutorial that everyone has been making on SCS and in blogland. I am so pleased with the way it turned out!

I used a sheet of Ridinghood Red textured cardstock and a sheet of the Washington Apple Designer Series Paper.

This is the box all closed up.
And when you take off the lid- this is what you find!
There is a little book that Lucy can use for addresses or birthdays. There is also a little envelope for stamps and a matching pen. (I just put some of the Designer Series Paper into a clear pen. I then added a little loop of the DSP on the box to hold the pen.
These are some of the small notecards that are in one of the pockets on the box.

Here are some tags that are in another pocket. I used Flower Fusion on these along with some Rhinestone brads.

I am having some issues with blogger right now and I can't seem to upload my pics of the other cards in the box or tha matching gift bag. Sorry! Come back tomorrow and I am sure I will have them posted!

Trick or Treat

I am having so much fun making Halloween treats for the charity event I am participating in at Phoenix Children's Hospital next weekend. I am in LOVE with the new Halloween DSP!!! I already know that I am going to need more! This little treat box is one of my favorites so far. It is a 2,4,6,8 box with the new DSP, new Kiwi Kiss ribbon and the Batty for You stamp set. It was very simple to throw together!


If you are interested in more of my treat containers- please sign up for my email newsletter on the left side of my blog. I will be sending out my newsletter this week and it has lots of NEw and fun features! It includes a tutorial for a Halloween treat, some scrapbooking tips, classes by mail and so much more!

Recipe:
Stamps: Batty For You
Paper: Ghostly Greetings DSP, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Basic Black
Other: Kiwi Kiss Striped Ribbon, circle punch, scallop circle punch, white gel pen, cropadile, sticky strip

The love affair with my new camera continues!

I have taken a 1000 pictures since getting my new camera less than a month ago!!! That is a new record for me! I just can't stop clicking!! Hello, my name is Jamie and I am addicted to my camera!

Today we aired up the kid's plastic pool and let them swim on the back patio. So, of course, I had to take pictures. Now, some friends have noted that I have taken tons of pics of my kids swimming. And I have scrapped a lot of them too. I just can't help it! The kids are happiest in water! Plus- outdoor pictures are so much nicer and when you live in AZ- you have to be in water to be outdoors during this time of year! So here are MORE swimming pics!

Danika
Laynee
Kyler
Makenzie

Keeping it Simple Saturday

I didn't have anything ready to show you today so I made a quick trip to the stamp room. I used all the colors and paper that I had on my desk from last night's class and added the Say it With Scallops stamp set. I made this one in about 5 minutes and that includes the design time. Even though it is very simple, anyone would love to get this one in the mail!

Recipe:
Stamps: Say it with Scallops
Paper: Urban Garden DSP, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Not quite Navy
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy
Other: Square Scallop Punch, 1/2 inch circle punch, Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon

Festive Friday

Happy Friday!!! I am teaching a class tonight and have spent the day preparing for that. So not much time for stamping. But I did make this simple Christmas card last week. It is a 3x6 card which is one of my very favorite sized cards. It fits perfectly in Stampin' Up's small open end envelopes. This would be a very simple card to replicate for your holiday cards. If yo would like to order the supplies, email me (sears1130@cox.net) and I will include instructions and demensions for the card with your order.

Recipe:

Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Holidays and Wishes

Paper: Whisper White, Old Olive

Ink: Old Olive

Other: Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon

Wild About New DSP!!!!

Sorry I have been such a bad blogger this week. I have been keeping busy preparing for a funraiser at the Phoenix Children's Hospital.

I made this little 6x6 page this afternoon. I think I may demo this page at the Creating Keepsakes onvention in Phoenix in 2 weeks!!! That yummy striped DSP is from the brand new Washington Apple pack.

Recipe:

Stamps: Wild About You

Paper: Washington Apple DSP, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Bashful Blue

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Bashful Blue

Other" Kiwi Kiss Striped Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch

Puppy Graduate!

Our puppies, Cooper and Candee, are now 4 1/2 months old. They have been a fabulous addition to our large family! The kids adore them and my hubby is in love!!! Cooper has been in puppy class at Petsmart for the past 2 months. He graduated a couple weeks ago. Isn't he cute with his graduation cap on?!



I decided to make his teacher, Susan, and her dog, Maggie, a little gift from Cooper. So I put some doggie treats in a glass jar (from Ikea) and made a tag for it. I also made a matching card. But here is your warning.....these stamps are not Stampin' Up! I NEEDED a doggie set and so I got this set by Hero Arts at a scrapbook store. It is clear and I am not a big fan because the quality of the images is not as good as with rubber stamps. But Susan and Maggie liked their gift and that is all that mattered!

I have been going to town making things in my scrapbook room this week. I am getting ready for a fundraiser for a local Children's Hopital. I will show you what I have been making when I get a chance to take some pictures!

Scrapbook Club Layout

I had the pleasure of getting together with my scrapbook club today! I always enjoy scrapping with these ladies. Many of them have been in clubs with me for the past year and a half and we have formed a friendship.


They each got to make this two page layout using lots of new stuff from the catty. They loved the page. And so do I!




Do you love the clouds in the sky? I made those with a sponge, Baja Breeze ink and a scrap punched with the scallop circle punch as a mask. I love the way it turned out.

I also love the flowers. I inked the entire stamp with Baja Breeze and then used a sponge dauber to add some Not Quite Navy to the tops of the flowers.

The title "You" was made with the Go Go Boots alphabet and my Big Shot!! My customers will be able to start ordering these on September 2nd!!! Everyone at club today loved it!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Inspired by Nature, Flight of the Butterfly
Paper: Urban Garden DSP, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Gray
Ink: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie
Other: Scallop Punch, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Go Go Boots Alphabte Die, Sponge, Sponge Dauber, Baja Breeze Striped Ribbon

An Easy Hand-Made Gift

My DH just found out this morning that his grandmother was in the hospital. She has been dealing with breast cancer for the past couple of months but this time she was in the hospital because of a tear in her intestine. She sounded sad on the phone so we decided to pack the kids up and take them to Tucson (about an hour drive) to visit. I only had a few minutes- but I knew that I wanted to make something to cheer her up And I remembered this awesome (and simple) tutorial from Dannie Graves.

So here is my Notecard Folder using the Bella Rose DSP, Kiwi Kiss, and Riding Hood Red Cardstock, and my Pretties kit!

Yum! Don't you love the new Kiwi Kiss striped ribbon?!
This is what it looks like after you untie the ribbon and open the folder. Inside, I have post-card type cards and some envelopes.

You could embellish these more- but my time was limited. It took about 10 minutes to complete the entire project!!!

I will be making more of these!