Merry Christmas!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with family, friends and lots of fun!  See you next week!


December Stamp Set of the Month

“Button Buddies”

Accessory of the Month: Brights Buttons

I'm happy to share with you December's Stamp Set of the Month — Button Buddies! During December, purchase the Button Buddies stamp set paired with a package of Brights Buttons and receive a FREE kit containing everything you need to create SIX of the cards shown below!

 

 

Additionally, you’ll be e-mailed a PDF file containing step-by-step instructions on how to make the card shown above along with 3 BONUS designs for creative inspiration and versatility.  Supply lists are included for the bonus designs.

 Want more pre-cut pieces? No problem! When you order the Stamp Set of the Month Bundle, you can order additional quantities of pre-cut cardstock pieces in increments of 6 so that you can make as many as you want.

 Note: The designer paper shown in in Tempting Turquoise will vary within the Brights Patterns Pack for the kits.

 December Stamp Set of the Month WOOD Bundle: $38.90 + Shipping and Tax

(Includes your order for the “Button Buddies” stamp set in wood mount and 1 pack of Brights Buttons plus the FREE kit)

 December Stamp Set of the Month CLEAR Bundle: $30.90+ Shipping and Tax

(Includes your order for the “Button Buddies” stamp set in clear mount and 1 pack of Brights Buttons plus the FREE kit)

 Additional Quantities of the December Kit: $6 + Shipping for every set of 6 cards

 Already have the featured Stamp Set or Accessory? No problem. You can order any stamp set and/or accessory of equal value to the featured items and still receive the FREE kit and PDF file!

 Other supplies you’ll want to order: Chocolate Chip Classic Ink, Stampin’ Sponge, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, 1 ¾” Circle Punch, Friendly Phrases Stamp Set, Whisper White Envelopes, Paper Snips, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots and Bone Folder.

 

Contact me today to order yours!

 


Different colors for Thinking of You

I had done this same card for my Convention Swaps back in July; you'll find that purple and green card HERE.  I changed up the same card and used fall colors – Soft Suede and Peach Parfait - and was surprised at how different the card looked!  We also now have Dazzling Details to use on the flowers instead of Dazzling Diamonds and 2-way glue.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 122565 Simply Soft (W) OR
Item No. 122567 Simply Soft (C)
Item No. 111700 Thank You Kindly (W) $13.95
Item No. 104336 Silver Brads $6.95
Item No. 119871 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch $6.95
Item No. 124117 Dazzling Detains $2.50


Sympathy Cards for Church Ministry

I've been working with a couple of groups of wonderful women involved in church card ministries.  It's been so much fun creating cards together that they'll send to members of the church facing difficulties in their lives.  This first card uses Nature Walk stamp set stamped in Night of Navy, with Daffodil Delight accents colored in with a Stampin' Write Marker.  Sentiment is from Blessings from Heaven stamp set.

This card is pretty much CASEd from the Idea Book & Catalog, with the exception of changing the word image to something a bit simpler and using Petite Pairs stamp set for the sentiment.  Image is from Thoughts & Prayers stamp set; I added punched flowers using Itty Bitty Punch Pack and Pearls to the centers.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No.113252 Thoughts & Prayers $25.95
Item No. 123050 Blessings from Heaven wood $18.95 OR
Item No. 123052 Blessings from Heaven clear $14.95
Item No. 122495 Petite Pairs wood $28.95 OR
Item No. 122497 Petite Pairs clear $20.95
Item No. 121925 Nature Walk wood $25.95 OR
Item No. 121997 Nature Walk clear $18.95


Snow Much Fun

Everybody loves Snow Much Fun stamp set!  I don't think I've ever sold so many of one stamp set!  Here's another idea for all you Snow Much Fun lovers!  Base of the card starts out with Pool Party card stock and the Big Shot with the Polka Dot Textured Embossing FolderCherry Cobbler backs the main image and creates the banner in front.  Love stamping on dark card stock with the Whisper White Craft Ink Pad!

The card opens a little bit differently than most for some additional interest.

And inside I've used the Happy Holidays greeting from Four the Holidays stamp set.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 122560 Snow Much Fun wood $27.95 OR
Item No. 122562 Snow Much Fun clear $19.95
Item No. 116921 Four The Holidays $13.95
Item No. 117335 Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $7.95
Item No. 101731 Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad $7.50

Don't Forget!
Order from my After Thanksgiving Day Sale today only and save 20% off your entire order!  Details can be found HERE!


Thanksgiving Notebook

Here's a little notebook I made straight from an idea in our demonstrator-only monthly magazine called Stampin' Success.  I've used Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel with Old Olive Classic Ink on Old Olive card stock to cover the notebook, then tied More Mustard Polka Dot Ribbon around.  I made a tag using Pumpkin Pie designer paper from the Brights Collection Paper Stack punched with the 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch.  Next layer is a Chipboard circle cut with the Circle #2 Die and the Big Shot.  Sentiment and leaf come from Falling Leaves stamp set, and the tag is tied to the ribbon with Linen Thread.  This would be a nice booklet in which to write things you're thankful for during this Thanksgiving holiday.  Or you could put it at the table for the little ones in your family to use to draw and color in during dinner.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 115626 Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel $8.50
Item No. 115368 Falling Leaves $21.95
Item No. 124140 More Mustard 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon $7.95
Item No. 117155 Brights Collection Paper Stack $21.95
Item No. 114526 Circles #2 Originals Die $15.95
Item No. 114320 On Board Sheets (6) $6.95
Item No. 118874 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch $16.95
Item No. 10419 Linen Thread $4.50

Don't Forget!
To order your discounted Stampin' Up! products before Nov. 30th – click HERE!


Veteran’s Hospital Cards of Encouragement

I was asked by a women's group to prepare a stamping class for 40 women to make cards of encouragement to give to veterans at the the local Veteran's Hospital.  They're actually delivering their cards today!  These cards had to be fairly easy, since we had to get through 40 cards in 1-1/2 hrs. with mostly brand new stampers!  The first card is using some Spice Cake Designer Series Paper paired with Autumn Splendor stamp set.  Colors are Pool Party, Early Espresso and More Mustard.

The second card features Autumn Days for the main image and Sincere Salutations for the sentiment.  I've added two pieces from the Big Shot (that were pre-done for all the ladies!).  Not Quite Navy card stock uses the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Old Olive card stock uses the Tasteful Trim Die.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 115452 Autumn Days wood $23.95 OR
Item No. 120000 Autumn Days clear $17.95
Item No. 116503 Autumn Splendor $20.95
Item No. 115068 Sincere Salutations $23.95
Item No. 124003 Spice Cake Designer Series Paper $10.95
Item No. 120931 Early Espresso 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon $4.95
Item No. 125058 Not Quite Navy 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon $9.95
Item No. 104336 Silver Brads $6.95
Item No. 119976 Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $7.95
Item No. 120893 Tasteful Trim Die $42.95

Don't Forget!
To order your discounted Stampin' Up! products before Nov. 30th – click HERE!


Online Extravaganza

MONDAY, November 21st, Stampin' Up! will be launching their Online Extravaganza Sale with some AMAZING discounts on fabulous products! Be sure to sign on FIRST THING Monday morning because there are 2 items that will only be on sale for 24 hours!

When you're ready to order, simply go to my Online Store HERE to take advantage of these great savings, like FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express, 60 percent off select Designer Fabrics, and 30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle!  While you're there, you may add regularly-priced items to your shopping card as well.  OR if you prefer, simply EMAIL ME with your order, and I'll take care of it for you!


Peek-A-Boo Thank You

 

There are so many Stampin' Up! products I'm tickled with on this card!  Let's start off by this all-purpose Stripes Textured Embossing Folder.  It's the bomb!  It's perfect for any card, and a wonderful addition to our collection to use with masculine cards.  The designer paper is from Cheerful Treat, a hostess-exclusive collection that has unique flowers, flourishes and dots in this bright, pretty paper.  But the real darling of this card is the Peekaboo Frames Die for the Big Shot!  When I first saw this new die pictured in the Holiday Mini Catalog along with the advent calendar, I thought that was its only use.  But then I began to see past that into all sorts of fun applications with card making.  Here I've cut Concord Crush card stock out with one of the window frames and inserted a message behind the "door".  Stampin' Write Markers make fast work of coloring in the stamp direct to rubber.   Yet another die creates the flowers, the Flower Daises #2 Die.  Honestly, how did we ever make a card without the Big Shot!  The center is set off with a Lucky Limeade Designer Printed Brad.  And a sweet bow of Melon Mambo 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon completes it.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
Item No. 123128 Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder $7.95
Item No. 122381 Cheerful Treat Designer Series Paper – hostess only at $8
Item No. 124587 Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die $32.95
Item No. 122985 Melon Mambo 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon $7.95
Item No. 114520 Flower, Daisies #2 $19.95
Item No. 122940 2011-13 In Color Designer Printed Brads $7.95

To order your Stampin' Up! products online 24/7 — click HERE!


Holiday Goodies & Gifts

 

 

The holiday season is the best time of the year for creating special handmade gifts and decorations. That's why we're offering a special stamping opportunity (at SEVERAL different dates and times) to create lots of goodies, gifts, gift packaging, Christmas tags and more! You won't want to miss this!

"Goodies and Gifts" is offered in TWO class options to better suit your needs. Come to any of the times below and choose one or both these gift-giving classes. OR come to Stamp Shoppe or Creative Tuesdays and add these adorable gift classes in addition to your other class!  As always, Stamp Shoppe & Creative Tuesday offerings are a la carte so you choose what YOU want to do!  Do you want it all?  Then come to all of the sessions and take all of the classes!

Come during Creative Tuesdays on November 29th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm

OR

Come during Stamp Shoppe on either:

December 9th from 5:30 – 9:30 pm OPEN Hours; EXTENDED Holiday Hours! 

OR

December 10th from 9 am – 1:00 pm OPEN Hours; EXTENDED Holiday Hours!

at 1000 Winton Road North, Rochester NY 14609

 

 

 

Goodies & Gifts Class A


Option A includes a Wine Bottle Tag and Bow, a Decorated Box & Tag and a Stocking Gift Card Holder (or use it for candy canes or any other small trinkets!). Here's a look at these projects:
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Goodies & Gifts Class B

Option B includes a darling punch art Santa topping a 1×8 cello bag with a Twizzler (or add a pencil or any other item from home), a gift bag that holds a card right in the front of it (you'll make the card, too!) and a gift tag that pulls out and also serves as a bookmark!
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HOW MUCH is Goodies & Gifts? Each class option is $8 or FREE with a $15 Stampin' Up! order placed during the class.

 

WHAT do I need to bring to Goodies & Gifts? Stampin' Up! Brand SNAIL Adhesive and Stampin' Dimensionals – all other supplies are provided! If you don't have either of these items, you may order them when you register.

 

DO I NEED TO PRE-PAY? No! But I DO need to know that you're coming by noon on November 27th for the November 29th session, or by noon on December 7th for the December 9th and 10th sessions in order to prepare an accurate number of cut materials. Simply call or e-mail me to reserve your spot at the table!

 

I can't wait to see YOU at the Goodies & Gifts this year!

To RSVP now, click HERE!