U.D.I. Color Challenge #12

Another Tuesday and another UDI Color challenge!  I really thought that this week was going to be easy.  I really liked the color challenge photo and I thought it would inspire me a lot!  Not so sure that I like what I came up with however!  Please let me know what you think!

 This week's colors were:

• Certainly Celery
• Concord Crush
• So Saffron
• Basic Gray

Here is my creation.

I used the hostess set called Fast & Fabulous.  The card itself is Basic Gray. I added a strip of Concord Crush and So Saffron.  Using Very Vanilla I used the Top Note Big Shot Die and stamped the images using So Saffron, Concord Crush, and Certainly Celery inks.

I finished it off using the Concord Crush stitched ribbon and the Modern Label Punch for the greeting!


....................Until tomorrow!

New Stamp Studio Complete!!! / Last day of Online Spectacular & 50% Off Demonstrator Opportunity!

Well, the new stampin studio is finally complete!  I can not tell you how much I LOVE it!  and how much I LOVE my husband for all of the time and creative talent he contributed to helping me get it done!

 This counter top and white cabinets were transported from my old space to the new.  The rack holding my punches was designed and built by my awesome husband using good from Home Depot and Ikea!  (If you haven't been to IKEA, you really need to make the trip.)

 The table and chairs were an incredible find on Craig's List!!!  The table is so heavy and durable it is going to make a GREAT stamping space!

Over the closet door is a cable assembly that is actually a curtain rod from IKEA!  I found these little metal clips there too!  I thought what a perfect way to display my favorite creations or swaps!

My giant paper rack fits perfectly inside the closet and best of all I can close the door and hide any type of mess!  lol

There was even enough room to set up a little "office space"! 




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Big Shot Christmas

You all know how much I love my big shot machine!  Have you thought about having your texture be the focal point of your card?  Here is an idea that does just that!  Using a piec of 4 x 5-1/4 chipboard with a triangle cut out of it, you can create this image using your Petals 'O Plenty embossing folder!

Don't forget, if Santa doesn't bring you that Big Shot that you want, you can treat yourself during my Big Shot Bonanza!!!  This will be taking place in January, February, & March!  You will get the Big Shot, $65 worth of accessories that you choose, and 4 stamp sets!!!!! on a 3 month payment plan!!


.......................  Until tomorrow!

Deck the Halls Fabric - 50% OFF

For those of you that haven't gotten your hands on Stampin' Up!'s designer fabric called, Deck the Halls, you don't know what you are missing!  This fabric is of extremely high quality and how about these creations for some inspiration!?

 This table runner was created using the Pennant Die and of course the Big Shot!

Below are coasters made using the Scallop Square Die and the small pennant on the Pennent Die for the Christmas Tree.  Of course the matching Deck the Halls Designer Buttons really finish it off!

The journal is a combination of the designer fabric and the matching Designer Series Paper!

Get the fabric for 50% off until Monday, November 30, 2010!  Don't delay get some fabric today!



................Until tomorrow!

Delightful Decorations

Here is a gorgeous card that really utilizes that
awesome Big Shot machine!

This share is courtesy of one of my very talented customers & friend - Denise B. from Moosup, CT.  Although the handsome hunter paper is retired you can certainly recreate this card using one of our other amazing colors. 

Denise used the Elegant Boquet embossing folder as well as the Movers & Shapers ornament cut out with the Curly Label Die!

How about that "ribbon" she made using the ribbon border punch?!!

Absolutely beautiful Denise!  Thanks for sharing!

 

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Don't forget - only a couple more days to join my team for only $87.50!!!!  What are you waiting for?!!!!...your next lifetime?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday.  It is a day that doesn't have to be commericalized, I get to visit with my husband's family.  We have great food, wine, and a day full of family reminiscing, card games and even some pictionary!

Those of you that don't know me that well probably don't know that I no longer have any parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles.  It is because of my lack of "blood" relatives that I really am thankful for the extremely special relationships that I have made through my Stampin' Up! business.  You all mean more to me than you even realize!  I thank God for you each and every day!  I want to take this time to wish ALL of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy the family and friends that you have; be thankful that you have them to surround you!  Thank you for your loyalty and for sharing your love of stamping with me!

......................Until tomorrow!

Two AMAZING offers from one Spectacular Company! I LOVE STAMPIN' Up!

Dates: November 22-30, 2010


Details:

During this one week only, you can get incredible discounts--up to 50 percent--saving big on your favorite products, as well as qualifying for FREE SHIPPING with demonstrator or online orders of $150 or more. 


Discounted product information is listed on this PDF.

Things to Remember

Discounted Products

• Discounted products (except My Digital Downloads) are available on all order types (customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online).
• Discounted digital downloads are only available on demonstrator and online order types.
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the discounted products promotion.
• For product bundles, you must use the bundle item numbers provided. Bundle discounts will not be applied if individual item numbers are used.
• Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.
• Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent.

 

 
 
Demonstrator Starter Kit for 50 percent off!



November 15-30, 2010 - Less than 1 week left!!!



From November 15 through November 30, 2010 new recruits can purchase the Standard or Digital+ Starter Kits for only $87.50--that is 50 percent off the regular price of $175 for over $310 worth of paper or digital crafting and business supplies!

I have been buying SU! product for more than 10 years and I have NEVER seen a promotion like this!  This is a NO BRAINER as far as I am concerned!  Who wouldn't want to get more than $310 of SU! product for ONLY $87.50 + tax for a total of $92.75 in CT. (other states have to add appropriate sales tax)  Stampin' Up! pays the shipping on your starter kit!  That is another 10% savings!!!!!

Promotion Deadlines:

• Paper IDAs must be received no later than Tuesday, November 30, 2010; 6:50 PM (MT)
• Online IDAs must be submitted by Tuesday, November 30, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

Promotion Details:

• The Simply Amazing Recruiting Promotion lasts from November 15 through November 30, 2010.
• Both the Standard Starter Kit and the Digital+ Kit are available at 50 percent off the regular kit. These are full starter kits, not mini or reduced-content kits.
• Recruits can still add the Stampin' Memories or Definitely Decorative add-on and will pay the regular add-on price.
• Recruits who join during the Simply Amazing Recruiting Promotion are still eligible for any programs available to a new recruit. This includes but is not limited to the extra 10 percent Instant Income offer, Stampin' Start, the opportunity to purchase a Business Booster Kit, and a free two-month Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) subscription.
• Any new recruit who signs up during the Simply Amazing Recruiting Promotion will receive 50 percent off the Starter Kit.
• As always, the demonstrator Starter Kit is only available to new recruits and not to current demonstrators.

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UDI Color Challenge #11

I can't believe that we are already 11 weeks into our Color Team challenges!  I am thoroughly enjoying the creation of cards using combinations outside of my comfort zone! This week was a little tougher than I thought it would be!  Here is this week's challenge:

This week's colors are:

• Regal Rose
• Perfect Plum
• Pear Pizzazz
• Chocolate Chip
• Very Vanilla

Here is what I came up with!

I challenge you now!  Send me your color challenge samples and you can be a guest on my blog!




..........Until tomorrow!

Tags Till Christmas

Today's share is courtesy of one of my customers - Laurie L. from RI.  She attended my Tags Til Christmas stamp camp last month and was kind enough to share some gift tags that she has created using the stamp set!

It's hard to pick my favorite but I think I'm leaning towards the gift package that says Do Not Open til Christmas!

Thanks so much for sharing Laurie!!


............ Until Tomorrow!

ONLINE SPECTACULAR!!! - Up to 50% off!!

EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!!!!!

Online Spectacular--a one-week sale with discounts up to 50 percent--will be held during the week of Thanksgiving when most of you are too busy to hold workshops and many people are doing their holiday shopping. While this promotion is best suited to online orders, it is available on all order types.


I strongly encourage you to log onto my Online Store tomorrow (November 22, 2010) to take advantage of never-before-seen discounts. You won't want to miss this sale! "Door busters" include:

• My Digital Studio - 50 percent off!
• Designer Fabric - 50 percent off!
• Free shipping on online or demonstrator orders of $150 or more!

.............Until Tomorrow!

Autumn Spice DSP

At my last downline meeting we had an in-depth conversation about how beautiful Stampin' Up!'s Designer Series Paper is.  This discussion let to many of my downline saying that it is so beautiful that they just can't bear to use it!  I was like, "are you kiddin me?"! 

I issued a challenge! Everyone must use DSP in their next swap!  Well girls...how's this one?!!!  Not only was DSP used but it is really the focal point of this card!  LOVE IT!

I sincerely apologize becuase I want to give credit to the creator of this card but I couldn't remember whose it was.  So sorry!

So I challenge each of you to use your fabulous DSP and share your creations with me!!!


........... Until Tomororow!

Big Shot Pin

Before you get your daily dose of inspiration, I just want to remind everyone that I am set up at the Plainfield Town Hall today from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm selling retired Stampin' Up! goods!!!!  Come visit me!!

 Today's post is a beautiful pin that I made using the Big Shot and the Circles #2 Die.

The pin is made from plain nylon fabric that is a lite shade of pink (Pink Pirouette-ish), the Bigz Die called Circles #2, a small piece of toule, and an antique brad from the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog.

After cutting the circles from the fabric, I used a candle flame and rotated the edge of each circle around the flame until the fabric started to gather and melt (the nylon melts).  Don't worry, if the fabric catches fire, blow it out.  It adds character to the pin!

After getting all of the layers melted, I nestled them one inside of each other with the largest on the bottom and smallest on the top.  They are adhered together with a hot glue gun.  The antique brad is placed through the center of the entire piece.

Once that is complete you need to do the back.  See 2nd photo for how the back looks!



......... Until tomorrow!

Pillow Box Big Shot Die

 Today's sample is brought to you courtesy of Ashley L., one of my downline from Thompson, CT.  She created this adorable little treat using the SU! Big Shot die called Pillow Box.

The patterned paper is that of Autumn Spice.  It can be found in the Holiday Mini catalog.  If you haven't gotten a chance to see this paper first hand, you are missing alot!  This is a specialty paper and is thick like cardstock and is also textured!  It is perfect for a creation like this.

The second photo shows you the special treat that Ashley placed inside of the Pillow Box!  Thank you so much for sharing this with me!




........Until tomorrow!

Jolly St. Nick Snowman

I just can't get enough of this snowman!  He is one of the images from the Jolly Old St. Nick stamp set found in the Holiday Mini Catalog!  Those of you that attended the stamp camp on Saturday, November 13th will love an additional sample!
I received this card from Janet Wakeland, who is on the Advisory Board this year!  She is a very talented stamper!

The card itself is made from Night of Navy Cardstock and then run through the Big Shot machine using the Northern Flurries embossing folder.  The focal point is backed with a piece of Whisper White cardstock punches with the 2-1/2" circle punch found in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  Another added layer was done with Night of Navy DSP paper and punched with the XL - Decorative Label Punch, also in the Holiday Mini.  "Frosty's" scarf is adorned with the silver tinsel! Also used is the Cherry Cobbler seam binding!





......... Until tomrorrow!

Candy Cane Holiday

Just love this card!  I received it in the mail this past week from Jill O from St. George, UT.  I am in Jill's 5th level of SU! demonstrators.  (I am one of more than 3,000 demonstrators in her downline!)  I was in the Top 30 of her downline for sales during the month of October so she sent me this beautiful card!  Scroll to the bottom and I will explain how she did the floral piece on the card!  It is actually a clip/pin that can be removed and used in your hair or on your clothes!

She used the BigShot Multipurpose adhesive sheets that are in the HOliday Mini catalog on a Real Red piece of carstock and then punched it out with the scallop circle punch.  She then used the Tasteful Trim die from the mini catalog to cut out the fabric.

You start on the outside of teh scallop and go towards thye inside with the fabric, gathering it as you go.  The button is adhered with the Mono Liquid Glue.  A 1-1/4" circle punched from real red cardstock is adhered using mono liquid glue and a clip!




................Until Tomorrow!

UDI Color Challenge #10 - BONUS Video too!

UDI Color Challenge #10

This week's colors were so much fun!  It was so easy for me to create with these!

• Soft Suede
• Baja Breeze
• Not Quite Navy
• Very Vanilla

You all know how I love non-traditional colors for Christmas cards... well how about non-traditional stamping????


Below is the card(s) that I created and as a bonus I also created a video to show you how I did them!  ENJOY!

Scroll down further to see the U-Tube video I created for you!










.......Until Tomorrow!