Archive for October, 2009

Happy Saturday. Hope you’re ready to start your week-end bright eyed and bushy tailed. I just have to tell you that I had such fun last night. A fellow stamper came over and we made 40 Fancy Favor Halloween boxes. She works in the medical field and she is giving these boxes to her patients and co-workers. You can find the die cut on page 200 of your catty. Isn’t it great that we can perk up someone’s day with such a small little gift. We are truly blessed. Today I have for you my Christmas Card Kit. The main stamp sets are Dasher and Tree Trimmings. The secondary stamp sets are Serene Snowflakes and Teeny Tiny Whishes. Be sure and check below for the supply list and details of the Kit. Have a great day today. Our weather is supposed to be better today. In the 60′s Yea!!!! This afternoon the Cardinals have their first playoff game here. Go Cards!!!!!! Say a little prayer because they need it. LOL Thanks for stopping by. Toodles     To Place a Stampin’ Up Order On-Line 24/7 Click Here

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Happy Friday Everyone.  I think the rain as finally stopped.  Nope it’s still coming down.  It has been raining all night and all day.  Thats a lot of water.  How are things in your neck of the woods?  Do you every have days where you work and work and you don’t get anything done.  Well that is the kind of day I’ve had.  I didn’t get to play with My Digital Studio today.  But I have had an odd thing happen since I installed it.  When I try to print from my yahoo mail box a screen appears and says there’s a problem with microsoft explorer and we have to shut down.  Has that happen to anyone else out there?  I don’t normally send error reports to Microsoft but I did this time.  Don’t know if I will get a response.  Is there anyone out there that has had this same problem.  My card for today is from the Gifts of the Earth stamp set # 116501 from the Holiday Mini.  I used Ruby Red as my base and matted it with Whisper White and DP from Christmas Cocoa #116770 also from the Holiday Mini.  I used a texture plate from Backgrounds 1 (large polka dots).  The saying is from the same set and I used the Ticket Corner Punch.   I used markers and my blender pen to color my apple image (Pretty in Pink, Ruby Red, Certainly Celery and Old Olive).  For the bowl I used my Creamy Carmel marker and blended with Choc Chip.  I used Choc Chip ribbon in between the two mats.  It seems to always soften the areas where they come together.  I hope that makes sense.  LOL.  

We are into the month a couple of weeks now.  Be sure and check out the Card Kit of the Month.  I’m offering a 20% discount on the Stamp Set and one accessory when you purchase the card kit.  Click here.

I hope you have a super duper day. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will keep me in your thoughts for any future purchases you have in mind.   Toodles     

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Good Morning to All.  I due believe it is Thursday right. LOL   I received my software My Digitial Studio and got it installed and was even able to play with it just a little bit.  I don’t think it will take long and I will be able to navigate around just fine.  I made a flyer and a scrapbook page.  Both were 8 1/2 by 11 because that’s the size printer I have.  I was surprized that when it printed it did not fill the whole sheet.  Do any of you know if this is the norm or do I need to adjust my page set up.  I will have to investigate a little further.  My time was limited yesterday so my card for you today is a simple, clean cut card.  I got my inspiration from my dear friend and fellow demonstrator that comes to visits me once in a while.  Thanks Nancy.  I just love my color combo.  Card base is Close to Cocoa, matted with Pretty In Pink and topped with Very Vanilla.  Stamp Set is Pocket Silhouettes # 111672.  Inked with CTC and PNP inks.  I used the Larage Oval Punch and the Scallop Oval Punch.  My sentiment is from Oval All #113790.  You all know how I love polka dots so I auditioned pretty Soft Suede as my ribbon and by gosh I do think it looks just fine.  Do you?  It gave it that little zing that we are always looking for.  

This month Stampin’ Up has so many hot deals for your consideration.  Listed below are just a few of them.  For all SU promotions be sure and check out my SU  Promotions section.  I sure don’t want you to miss out.  Click here.

Things You Might Like

• Card Kit of the Month - Sparkly & Bright is this months featured stamp set with a 20% discount when you place an order for the card kit.  Click here.
• Deal of the Week - Punches - be sure and check out all the finer details of this special Deal of the Week.  There are three punches to chose from.  Click here.
• My Digital Stuido - A great software program that gives you a lot of choices.  Workshop Special.  Check it out here!
• Want to earn FREE stamps and get sneek peaks of our products.  Consider joining my team  Stampin’ Up is offering this very special package just for you.  Plus you will recieve a copy of My Digital Studio along with your new starter kit for only $185.  It’s quite a promotion so check it out here.
• Holiday Mini -  $250 Workshop Special.  Gather your family and friends and have a virtual workshop. When it totals $250 you can select any one item from the Holiday Mini for only $10. (except MDS and hostess sets)  Email me and I’ll show you how easy it is.

Well I think that’s the scoop for today.  I know it is a lot to take in so don’t hesitate to contact me if you have an questions and if you need assistance with placing your order.  Have a great Thursday and try to stay dry we are getting drenched here.  Thanks for stopping by, See you tomorrow.  Toodles

Happy Wednesday to You All. Yesterday I participated in a Throw Down Color Challenge by Diana Gibbs. The colors are Basic Black Tempting Turquoise, Sage Shadow and Whisper White. I had a tuff time selecting a stamp set that I could use. You might say my style tends to be on the floral side and I could not come up with a thing. LOL Do you have that trouble too?  My mojo is slipping just a bit. I’ll have to work on that.  Anywho the basic card is 4 1/4 by 11, scored at 5 1/2. I used Basic Black as my base, matted with Temp. Turq. I used my Sanded background stamp on the Sage Shadow cardstock inked with Sage Shadow. The beautiful heart is from the Always stamp set #113620. Be sure and keep this in mind for Valentines Day. The sentiment is from Kind and Caring Thoughts a Level 3 hostess set. Oh, I almost forget the Temp Turq. matt was embossed with a Texturz Plate (Backgrounds 1) using my Big Shot.  Satin White ribbon, a little bling and some black nail heads (non SU) finish the card off nicely. I hope you all have a great Wednesday.  My stress level is a little high.  My daughter’s divorce date is next Monday and It won’t be pretty so say a little prayer especially for my grandgirls.  They are having a tough time.  Such a shame the ones we love the most often tend to be affected the most.  I have to pick them up from schooltoday plus run a few errands that need to be tended too. Thanks for stopping by. Have a super duper day. Toodles

 P.S. There’s a lot of promos going on so be sure and check them out.  We’re half way thru the week, so be sure and check out the Deal of the Week (punches) so you don’t miss out.

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Happy Tuesday To You All.  Boy did we have another beautiful day here in Missouri.  I got to spend a little time sprucing up the place and BBQing and was able to get a few cards stamped as well.  I’m so fortunate that I get to spend some time doing what I love.  I hope you do too.  Today’s card I would like to share the MoJo107 sketch with you.  This is a very nice one, don’t forget to put this in your sketch book to use another day.  My daughter is in Real Estate and is alway in need of Thinking of You cards, so these are for her.  I used Very Vanilla cardstock, matted with Soft Suede.  How are you likin’ the new in colors.  I prefer more muted tones, but theres a few of them that are growing on me especially Soft Suede.  For DP I used Bella Bleu (again).  The bordering blue in this set of colors is very pretty and soft.  For my scallop I used the Scallop Cirlce #2 die with my Big Shot and cut my 3" cirlce out with my Scissors Plus.  Did you know that you can cut just about any size circle that you need with with tool, From 1" to 6".  Just remember you also need the class cutting mat along with it.  My stamp set is Kind and Caring Thoughts, a Level 3 hostess set.  Check it out it has some beautiful versus in it.  Book a $500 workshop and it’s your free.  Whow you say $500.  Gather up your family and friends for a fun stamping night.  I hope to get some cutting done tomorrow for the Christmas Stamp a Stack.  It is supposed to rain here tomorrow.  Thanks for stopping by and hope your day is filled with fun.  Oh, for more special check out my specials page here.  Toodles

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Happy Monday to Everyone.  Did you have a nice week-end?  It was very nice here today, but a little chili this morning.  We had sun all day and I was able to get a little yard work done.  I used my shop and vac to vacuum the patio and we were able to burn a few sticks and brush that I had laying around.  It felt good to be able to get some of that done.  I have not heard any predictions about this winter. Our last several winters have been pretty mild.  It got pretty cold at times but nothing steady.  I sure hope we have that again.  I love to watch the snow fall but I hate to have to shovel and try to get around.  LOL  Don’t we all. Did you have any time to do some challenges over at SCS for WCMD?  I was not able to do any of the challenges but it sure looked like they had some good prizes.  Let me know if you did, I would love to see your creations.  My card for today is Lovely As A Tree #115026.  I have had it a couple years now,  It’s and oldie but goodie.  I tried to use a new layout but I couldn’t come up with anything that I think somebody hasn’t used.  It’s such a pretty set, you can use it for just about any occassion.  Once again I used Soft Suede, but this time I matted with Very Vanilla and a sheet from the new DP Christmas Cocoa.  You’ll find it in the Holiday Mini. What did you think of the flocked paper?  Very elegant isn’t it.  I used the Biz die Top Note with my Big Shot.  Boy, I don’t think there is a day that goes by that I don’t use it.  Before I close I would just like to remind everyone Stampin’ Up has some dog gone pretty good promotions this month you don’t want to miss.  Have you checked the Clearance Rack yet?  If you haven’t click here and go to my SU webstie and click on the Shop Now icon and look in the left sidebar. 

Deal of the Week is back!!!!!!!!!!  Check out this weeks deal of the week.  If you need punches, oh what a deal.  Click here for the deets.

Do you like discounts and sneek peeks?  With the release of My Digital Studio Stampin’ Up is offering a new Demonstrator Starter Kit + My Digital Stuido for $185.  That’s alot of product.  We would love you on our team Sandy’s Stampers. (Hobby Demos welcome)  Click here for the finer details.

How about a free stamp set or accessory.  Schedule a workshop and when it reaches $250 you can order any one item from the Holiday Mini for only $10 (except for MDS and hostess sets).  All other hostess benefits apply.  

Well I know this post is getting rather long so let me thank you for reading this far.  Also thanks for all of your kind words and encouragement.  Have a super duper day!!!!!!!!  TFL  Toodles

 Welcome Back Stampers. It’s Card Kit time. Each month I am going to try to feature a new card kit This month’s Stamp Set is Sparkly & Bright. It’s got a magical feel to it, it just wants to make you smile. Listed below are the details. I feel so blessed that I am able to share my papercrafting ideas with you. I truly hope you enjoy making these cards as much as I do. So check out the deets below and I hope to hear from you. 

                                Featured Card Kit of the Month   

Happy Card Making Day. I’m so glad you could stop by.   Paper Crafts magazine has given us a link to a special page just for this special card making day.  This is my first time in participating in anything like this so I hope I have all my ducks in a row.  Here is the link http://www.worldcardmakingday.com/index.html    My card today is a Christmas Card using the Dasher Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up.  This card and one other will be included in my Christmas Card Class Kit.  It will include all the supplies to make 6 cards each of 2 designs for a total of 12 cards.  As soon as I get the detailes organized I will post them for you.  For my card I used Soft Suede and Shara Sand.  For the first scallop circle I used the Scallop Circle #2 Bigz die from SU, second layer is a nesties and the circle is a 2 1/2" circle you can cut from using the Circle Scissors Plus.  Of cource the Dasher Stamp,   Sentiment is Four the Holiday from the Holiday Mini.  DP is Christmas Cocoa and Soft Suede Ribbon.  Have a great day blog hopping and thanks for stoppin by.  I love sharing with you, hope you get some stamping time this week-end.  See you on Monday. 

P.S.  If you have some time take a look at some of my previsou posts.  I hope it will inspire you to make some cards and put a smile on someone’s face.  But beware it can turn into a passion.  LOL  Toodles

 This is my second post today.  Be sure and check out the post below.  SU is bringing back The Deal of the Week Promotion.  Happy Friday To You All.   It’s always nice to have you here.  The card I’m sharing today is one I made a while back.  Lovely As A Tree is an Oldie but a Goodie.  Shelly Gardner talks about this set a lot, it is one of her favs.  For my color combo I was trying for the good ole fall feeling.  Cardstock is Perfect Plum, matted with Creamy Carmel.  I took a scoring tool and scored 1/4" on all sides.  I don’t think you can see that in the picture.  Next mat is Perfect Plum again 3 1/8 x 4" topped with Soft Suede 2 7/8 x 3 3/4", topped again with Whisper White at 2 5/8 x 3 1/2.  I also used the leaf from the Autumn Days set #115452 and the sentiment is from Fresh Cuts #111634,  Inks are Ruby Red, Perfect Plum, Old Olive,  I used my blender pen with my markers for the tree colors.  It’s a great technique, be sure and give it a try.  Punches used were the Small and Large Oval Punches and the Scallop Oval Punch.  Oh, I did emboss the tree with Choc Chip Craft Ink and Clear Embossing Powder and used my Heating Tool.  For some pizzazzzz I used a Dew Drop.  I’m always happy to help you with your shopping needs and answer any questions you might have.  Just drop me a email and I’ll be happy to get back with you.  Be sure and check out my post below.  Stampin’ Up has brought back the Deal of the Week.  This week is punches.  Great gift ideas for Christmas.  Oh no, you say not Christmas,  It’s never to early to think about Christmas.  LOL  Also tomorrow is National Card Making Day,  I hope you can stop by,  I have a very special card just for you.  TFL  Toodles

Things to Remember

• National Card Making Day – Put a smile on someone’s face tomorrow
• Deal of the Week Promotion – Punches
• My Ditial Starter Kit Special - For $185 you will get My Digital Studio plus all the accessories you will need to start your own business.  Hobby Demonstrators are welcome.  No workshops required.  Drop me a line for more of the deets.