November's SCIC Blog Hop!

Hi there!  It's time for a new challenge over at Stampin' Celebration!!  I've had a crazy week because of this:

Ugh... not fun - especially when you're 11 yo is in the car with you!  Thank God we were ok.  My car... not so much!  I'm off to the Dr. to get checked out just to be safe as I'm still really, really sore....  Anyway... I didn't get to play with my new Truly Grateful stamp set like I had hoped.  So.... MDS to the rescue!!

I created a Thanksgiving card in MDS!  And, with the print sale going on, I can get several made!!  Yahoo!

Downloads Used:

Truly Grateful, Back to School (brown chevron), Burlap Ribbon, Antique Brad, First Edition DSP, World Traveler

I was inspired by our Photo Inspiration Challenge at Stampin' Celebration:

We hope you can join us this month!  Simply link your projects up to the Stampin' Celebration Blog by November 25th!  

And follow along with our Blog Hop to check out the other Design Team creations:

Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroo Designs

Erin Gonzales -Hand Stamped Style

Rochelle Gould - I stamp, I create, I have fun!

Cori Kozak - Creative Chat

Nina Dee - Deesigns by Nina Dee

Lauri Ingram - Paperville Crafts

Krista Jensen - Krista's Stamper Room

Anita Krul - My Paper Chronicles

Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge

Thanks for visiting and have a fabulous day!!

SCIC #71 - Grateful There's You!

Hi there!!  There's a new challenge over at the Stampin' Celebration Blog!  I created this card using the photos as my inspiration:

And here is the Inspiration Challenge:

Isn't this a great collection of photos?!  I chose the colors and the flowers as my inspiration!

Products Used:

Stamps:  Chalk Talk

Ink:  Early Espresso (stamped off) and sponged around edges

Paper:  Sweater Weather (#132184), Crumb Cake

Other:  Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Cotton Ribbon (torn), Chalk Talk Framelits, Boho Blossoms Punch, Adorning Acceents Edgelits, Mini Brads, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I made the flowers by using the Boho Blossoms Punch, spritzing them with water, layering together with a brad, and scrunching them to look like flowers.  I love to do this!

You can follow along with our Blog Hop to see the other Design Team Creations:

Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroo Designs

Erin Gonzales -Hand Stamped Style

Rochelle Gould - I stamp, I create, I have fun!

Cori Kozak - Creative Chat

Allison Ohran - Sweet Impressions

Nina Dee - Deesigns by Nina Dee

Lauri Ingram - Paperville Crafts

Krista Jensen - Krista's Stamper Room

Anita Krul - My Paper Chronicles

Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge

And don't forget to link up your project over at the Stampin' Celebration Blog!  You have until October 25th to play along!

Thanks for visiting!!

Mid-Monthspiration Digi Scrapbook Layout

Hi!
It's time for a little Mid-Monthspiration over at Stampin' Celebration!!  I wanted to make a second project with this month's challenge.  I was inspired by the photos to make a scrapbook page and {finally} scrapbook our photos from Thanksgiving last year!

I created this double page layout using the Wonderfall Digital Kit.  This download has so many CUTE elements to it!

Here is the SCIC photo that was my inspiration for this layout:

I used the pumpkins, leaves and wood-grain from the barn for my inspiration in this layout.  I created the little pumpkins using the oval punch and filled it with DSP from the Howlstooth and Scaringbone download.

You have until the 25th of this month to join us over at Stampin' Celebration!!  Upload your project using the linky tool on the blog and you might be selected as this month's "Pick of the Party"!

Have you caught the digi bug yet?  If not, you can test drive our amazing software by downloading the FREE 30-day trial here!

Don't forget about our Ink_redible promotion going on through December 16th!  Get a FREE collection of Ink Pads when you join my team or host a qualifying workshop!  Email me for more info!

Thanks for visiting and have a scraptacular day!

Reminders:

• Ink-Redible Promotion!  Found out how to earn a FREE set of ink pads here.
• Come Stamp with Me!  Check out my upcoming events here!
• Single Stamps for Sale!!  Check them out here!
• Get your favorite Stampin' Up! products - Shop 24/7!  Visit my online store.
• Host a Workshop or Private Class!  Earn free products with the new Hostess Benefits.
• Try My Digital Studio Express for FREE!  Download a 30-day trial here.
• Follow me on Facebook!  Click here.
• Going digi?  Check out the latest My Digital Studio downloads here.

SCIC Blog Hop & an INK-redible Promotion!

Hi!  It's a new month and time for a new challenge over at Stampin' Celebration!  Here is the gorgeous inspiration photo for November - SCIC #60:

And here's what I was inspired to create:

I used the Gently Falling Stamp Set for my 2-step stamping.  I cut a piece of cardstock into a 3x3 square.  Then, I stamped the leaf images on the cardstock and cut them again into 1.5" squares.

Products Used:
Paper:  Early Espresso, Naturals White
Stamps:  Gently Falling (#123804-clear, #123802-wood), Loving Thoughts (#125345-clear, #125843-wood)
Ink:  Old Olive, Early Espresso, Summer Starfruit, Tangerine Tango
Other:  Pearl Jewels, Color Spritzer Tool

Make sure and check out the other Design Team Creations this month at Stampin' Celebration!  They have some amazing projects this month!  Plus, we are super excited to welcome Jenny Peterson to our Design Team - so make sure and stop by and welcome her!

You can follow our blog hop and see the rest of the DT creations here:

Allison Ohran -Sweet Impressions

Cori Kozak - Creative Chat (you are here!)

Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroo Designs

Erin Gonzales -Hand Stamped Style

Rochelle Gould - I stamp, I create, I have fun!

Jenny Peterson - Lakeshore Stamping

Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge

Remember that you have until the 25th of the month to link up your creations over at the Stampin' Celebration Blog!  We hope you can join us!

OOOOOHHHHH!  Guess what?  We have a new ink-redible promotion!!

Stampin' Up! is offering not just one, but two ways for you to get FREE ink!!

1. Host a $450 party!  Not only will you be able to choose a FREE ink collection, you'll also get $65 in hostess dollars and a 50% off item!
2. Join the Stampin' Up! family!  A free collection of ink pads is a great incentive, but so is a 20% product discount, a demonstrator-only magazine, stamping events, and access to a website with thousands of project ideas!

This promotion is valid Nov. 1st - Dec. 16th so email me today to take advantage of this awesome deal!

Thanks for visiting and don't forget our other Stampin' Up! promotions!!

And finally..... don't forget about the FREE digi downloads this week!!  There are THREE available today!  Check them out here!  And remember that all Digi Kits are 50% off this week!  Woo hoo!!

Reminders:

• Ink-Redible Promotion!  Found out how to earn a FREE set of ink pads here.
• Come Stamp with Me!  Check out my upcoming events here!
• Single Stamps for Sale!!  Check them out here!
• Get your favorite Stampin' Up! products - Shop 24/7!  Visit my online store.
• Host a Workshop!  Earn free products with the new Hostess Benefits.
• Try My Digital Studio Express for FREE!  Download a 30-day trial here.
• Follow me on Facebook!  Click here.
• Going digi?  Check out the latest My Digital Studio downloads here.

Mid-Monthspiration Fall Banner

Happy Saturday!!  I'm here with a little "Mid-Monthspiration" for this month's challenge over at Stampin' Celebration.  The temperatures are starting to get a little cooler here in Georgia and it makes me so ready for fall.  I was inspired to create this "Happy Fall" banner:

This banner looks so cute on my mantle!  Here are some close ups:

I had fun creating this banner.  Most pieces were cut with the Big Shot - I love being able to cut multiple sheets at a time.  I stamped the letters in Soft Suede with the Creative Elements Stamp Set.  That has become one of my favorite sets to use for background stamping.  I made the little flowers with the Boho Blossoms Punch and the big flower with the the Blossom Punch.  These flowers are so easy to create!!  Want to see how to make them?  Click Here.

We'd love for you to join us at Stampin' Celebration.  You have until the 25th of the month to link up your project.  Visit the Stampin' Celebration blog here to see this month's inspiration photo and links to the Design Team's projects.

To browse/purchase the products used to create this project, click the links below:

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine	Perfect Pennants Bigz Die	Houndstooth Embossing Folder	Typeset Alphabet Bigz Die
Circle #2 Originals Die	Creative Elements Clear-Mount Stamp	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad	Brushed Bronze Designer Buttons
Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding	Linen Thread	3/16" Metallic Brads	Boho Blossoms Punch
Bird Builder Punch	Blossom Punch	Snail Adhesive	Stamping Sponges

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Reminders:

• Get the Spooktacular Project Kit!  Join Stampin' Up! in through September 16th and receive this kit!  ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS LEFT!!!!!
• Receive a free roll of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon this month with each $40 order!  Learn more info about the Back to Spool Promotion here!
• The NEW Holiday Catalog is here!!  Click here to browse our wonderful new products!  (Or email me to receive your copy!)
• Join Stamps 2 Go!  Click here to receive stamps, samples & a kit straight to your door!
• Get your favorite Stampin' Up! products - Shop 24/7!  Visit my online store.
• Host a Workshop!  Earn free products with the new Hostess Benefits.
• Try My Digital Studio Express for FREE!  Download a 30-day trial here.
• Follow me on Facebook!  Click here.
• Going digi?  Check out the latest My Digital Studio downloads here.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just a quick post to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!  Here's a quick and easy card I made for Thanksgiving.  I love the Button Buddies stamp set!  It is so cute how it coordinates with our buttons!

Products Used:
Paper:  Whisper White, Early Espresso, Patterns Designer Series Paper in Brights
Stamps:  Button Buddies, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink:  Early Espresso, Old Olive
Punches:  Circle, Scallop Circle, Square
Big Shot:  Striped Embossing Folder
Other:  Designer Buttons in Brights, Linen Thread, Glue Dots

Creative Chat Favorite:

Button Buddies - Clear-Mount Stamp Set           Item #122737           Price:  $21.95
We’re buddies, aren’t we? Images in the Button Buddies Set pair well with our Designer Buttons to give all your projects a one-of-a-kind style. Whether it’s a pink nose on a pink pig, or an orange shell of a slow moving snail, adding a button will add dimension to any project!  Set Quantity: 8 I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I am so blessed to have my family, friends, my home, my Stampin' Up! business and all of my wonderful customers and cyber-friends!  Happy Stamping! Reminders: Shop the Holiday Extravaganza - Shop here through Nov. 30th. Check out the Clearance Rack - Shop 24/7!  Visit my online store. Come create with me!  View my calendar here. Host a Workshop!  Check out the new Hostess Benefits here. Order your Personalized Simply Adorned Charm!  Details here. Follow me on Facebook!  Click here. Going digi?  Check out the latest My Digital Studio downloads here.

Cute Hand Sanitizer Gift

I love to make little gifts for my hostesses.  :)  Last week, I decided to make this fun hand sanitizer holder to bring to my hostess's workshop.  (I really need a cuter name... but, it's not really a box, or a pouch, or a bag.... lol)  Anyway, here it is:

I originally got this idea from Erica Cerwin over at Pink Buckaroo Designs, but revamped mine a little bit to open and close on the top.  It's a fun little gift for hostesses, neighbors, teachers, the mailman, etc.!  The mini pocket hand sanitizers from one of my favorite stores fits inside perfectly - and who doesn't need hand sanitizer?!  We'll be making a Christmas version of this at the Holiday Giftacular!  I'll try and post a tutorial next week!

Don't forget about the BIG Online Extravaganza going on through November 30th! Lots of great items on sale up to 60% off - I placed my order yesterday!  :)  Click here for the pdf version of the sale items or visit my online store to shop 24/7!

Reminders:

• Shop the Holiday Extravaganza - Shop here through Nov. 30th.
• Check out the Clearance Rack - Shop 24/7!  Visit my online store.
• Come create with me!  View my calendar here.
• Host a Workshop!  Check out the new Hostess Benefits here.
• Order your Personalized Simply Adorned Charm!  Details here.
• Follow me on Facebook!  Click here.
• Going digi?  Check out the latest My Digital Studio downloads here.

Fall Fun with the Big Shot

Just a quick post to show you these two cute little things I made with the Stampin' Up! Big Shot and Candy Wrapper Die. 

Isn't this little pumpkin adorable?!  It looks so cute sitting in my kitchen - I just love it!


Supplies used:
113439  Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine
120890  Candy Wrapper Die
105216  Pumpkin Pie Card Stock
121148  Day of Gratitude Stamp Set
120907  Extra Large Punch
119850  Extra Large Circle Punch
119856  Extra Large Scallop Oval Punch
101618  Crimper
117292  1/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Old Olive
119670  Early Espresso Stamp Pad
119686  Early Espresso Card Stock
100702  Old Olive Card Stock
100982  Hemp Twine

And here is a cute little fall treat box!  This would be so cute filled with chocolate for a teacher or friend!  I love how the Tags til Christmas stamp can be used for Fall or Christmas!


Supplies Used:
113439  Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine
120890  Candy Wrapper Die
120953  Crumb Cake Card Stock
121169  Tags til Christmas
120907  Extra Large Punch
121148  Day of Gratitude Stamp Set
119959  1/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Early Espresso
119670  Early Espresso Stamp Pad
105219  Always Artichoke Stamp Pad
119671  Cajun Craze Stamp Pad
119680  Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker


Thanks to Mandy for sharing her creative ideas with me at her Big Shot class!  I NEVER would have thought to make a pumpkin out of the Candy Wrapper Die!!  Too cute!!

A lot of the products used to make these items are from the Holiday Mini Catalog - if you don't have a copy, contact me!  You can shop my SU website anytime and don't forget to check out my calendar of events.  Lots of fun classes and workshops are coming up!!

Thanks for stopping by!