It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas……

and it isn’t even Thanksgiving!  But, as with most other parts of our life, we must plan ahead in order to be on time.  And nothing is more true than getting ready for Christmas.
In August I had a little Holiday Happenings workshop and we made four really cute Christmas projects using Stampin’ Up! paper, ribbon, die cuts, ink – all the good stuff.  And we made a gorgeous Fall Wreath (will be on another post). First up, a set of four 4”X4” ceramic coasters using Candlelight Christmas Designer Series Paper and fabric.  So very easy and inexpensive, but such a cute and useful gift.

Coaster supplies:  4”X4” ceramic tiles from big box store $.16 each- Hello!; Candlelight Christmas Designer Series Paper and coordinating fabric; Ornament Keepsakes Framelits, Scallop Oval Punch and Medium Oval Punch, Sentiment from retired stamp set, Gold Glimmer Paper, Linen Thread, Clear Acrylic spray; Real Red ink, Gumball Green, Whisper White and Real Red Cardstock, Big Shot.
Next, a Christmas Blessings Journal.  We covered a composition book with Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper, embellished with Silver Glimmer Paper Snowflakes and even embellished a pen to match.  Easy peasy and Oh, so useful.   A journal of blessings for the entire year.  I know that mine will be full.  God blesses me with his grace every minute of every day.
 Blessings Journal Supplies: Composition book from big box store; Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper, First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper; More Merry Messages Stamp Set; Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler , Whisper White cardstock; Silver Glimmer Paper; Early Espresso Stamp Pad; Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Large Basic Pearl, Tasteful Trims Die, Big Shot.
Another very quick and easy project – a set of four cute, cute, cute notecards.  They measure 4”X4” (loving that size today) with matching envelopes.  I completely copied (very legal in Stampin’ Up! world) the terrific creation by uber-demonstrator Mary Fish.  You just can’t improve on perfection, I say.  Don’t you agree?

Scentsational Scents Supplies: Scentasational Season, Sweet Essentials, Tiny Tags and Fabulous Phrases Stamp Sets; Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight Cardstock; Regals Paper Pack; Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Pacific Point Stamp Pads; Holiday Collection Framelit Dies; Gold and Cherry Cobbler brads; Real Red button; Basic Rhinestone; Tiny Tag Punch; Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine, Big Shot.
And finally, the prettiest Christmas Tree in the house!  It is a Rolled Christmas Tree using Be Of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper, assorted buttons and cardstock embellishment- a project to exercise your creativity!  And, again, not my original idea- got this one from Pinterest.  I could just kiss the folks that started that site….Anyway, easy peasy again.  Here are very quick instructions: Cut 17 strips of DSP 2” wide and starting at 5-1/2 long (your bottom strip), decrease length of each strip by 1/4  with the last strip being 1-1/2 long X 2” wide.  (i.e. 5-1/2, 5-1/4, 5, 4-3/4….) Then apply Sticky Strip to one long end, wrap around a dowel and glue making a tube. Add another piece of Sticky Strip to the seam.  Glue your handcut and embossed trunk to the bottom center and start building your tree.  Adhere with more sticky strip.  Embellish as you wish and Voila!  Gorgeous!!!

Rolled Christmas Tree supplies:  8”X10” white canvas from big box store (2 for $4- love it!); Gumball Green Core’dinations Paper, Cherry Cobbler Cardstock; Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper; Silver Glimmer Paper; Simply Scored (for rosettes); Various buttons; Woodgrain Embossing Folder; Various circle punches; Wooden Dowel, Sticky Strip.
Whew- this could be my longest post ever- but I hope you enjoyed.  We had a wonderful day making these cute projects.  In fact, I have made several more of each for Christmas gifts this year.  What fun!
Blessings and I pray you all have a wonderful and thankful Thanksgiving Holiday.
Diane

Sale-A-Bration Begins - Biggest Sale of the Year - Don't Miss it!

Sale-a-Bration, or SAB, started this week and thousands of Stampin' Up! customers are enjoying choosing FREE STUFF from the SAB brochure.  Stamp sets, ribbon, designer scrapbook paper, buttons, Decor Elements- even a CD with all SAB content in digital form.  It's an opportunity that started on January 25th and continues through March 31, 2011.  


How does it work?  It's so easy.  Just take a look at three easy ways to earn FREE products:

spend. If you are new to Stamping or Scrapbooking, or are looking for a creative way to start the New Year, your first $50 will purchase all the basics to use with your new free stamp set. Here’s just one example of what you can get for just over $50, supplies to make well over 100 greeting cards:

Item	Cat. #	Price	Page #
8 ½ x 11 Cardstock – Whisper White (40 sheets)	100730	$8.50	169
8 ½ x 11 Cardstock – Assorted (24 Sheets)	choose	$6.95	165-69
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad	101179	$5.95	169
Classic Stamp Pad	100908	$ 5.95	165-69
Designer Series Paper (12 double sided sheets)	choose	$ 9.95	172-175
Scallop Edge Punch	112091	$15.95	201
So Happy for You (sentiment stamps)	121853	FREE!	SAB-4
Total		$ 53.25

host. Workshop hostesses during Sale-A-Bration have an additional hostess benefit available to go with the already generous benefit.  The minimum workshop amount to qualify for hostess benefits is $150 in product sales.  During SAB most guests place at least a $50 order.  So if you and six guests each place a $50 order, not only will each guests receive one FREE SAB selection, you, as hostess, will receive an additional one.  Plus, your normal hostess benefits of a Level I Hostess selection from any current catalog and $35.00 in free product.

join.  Join the Stampin’ Up! family by becoming a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and get 15% off your Starter Kit.  Plus, get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in FREE product.  I love, love what I do and want you to love it too!

It's an exciting time to be creative.  I love the vintage craze- so soft and feminine.  I will be posting some cute cards made with products from the SAB brochure and our yummy Occasions Mini Catalog over the next few days.  You're gonna love them.
Here's where you can find more info and place your online order.  Or you can email me and I will place your order straight away.  And, if you decide this is the time to get that Big Shot Diecut/Embossing Tool, I will let you choose any embossing folder as my gift to you!


Blessings,


Diane

My Dear Friend Leisa Jane - FS203

So I was so excited and thrilled to see that my dear friend Leisa Jane had been chosen as SCS Featured Stamper for the week. Her creations are incredible and many have a prominent place on my Wall of Fame in my craft room. She is so talented and this honor is well-deserved. She is also a devoted Stampin' Up! fan.

I chose to case one of her terrific creations and changed the colors, stamp set and the buttons to flower adornments. This also serves as a sneak peak of some of the terrific items that are in the new Occasions Mini that goes live on January 4th. I am just loving the vintage look in crafting that is all the craze right now.







All supplies can be purchased on my Stampin’ Up! website.

Stamps: Easter Blossoms, Fabulous Phrases
Paper: Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Springtime Vintage DSP
Ink: Always Artichoke, Basic Gray
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Very Vanilla and Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Always Artichoke grosgrain ribbon, Chantilly and Victoria Crochet Trim, Vanilla Rosettes, Vintage Flower Adornments, Filigree Brads, Silver HPH, Crop-a-Dile, Silver eyelet

Blessings, Diane




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My Digital Studio - 50% Off - Next Week Only!!!!!!!!!!!

I just learned that My Digital Studio software will be 50% off during the Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza next week.  I will have more details Monday morning, but wanted to give you a heads-up on this amazing special.

Be sure to check in at my website early Monday morning and check all the Thanksgiving week specials.  We got a sneak peak today of a few of the items, and the gorgeous Christmas fabric will also be 50% off, plus you get free shipping on all orders of $150 or more!

Here are a couple of my very first digital creations.  Notice the stamp images and designer paper, plus ribbon and brads.  I am not an expert yet, but having so much fun learning and creating.  And no messy desk!

You'll be able to order online, send me an email or just call me with your order.

More on Monday,


Diane

No Time to Stamp - My Digital Studio is the answer - Enter to Win!!!

Do you love to send special cards to special people?  Do you want your cards to be unique and not one of hundreds in the stationery shop  But, you don't have the time, supplies or space to make a one-of-a kind?  I have the answer for you!  It is My Digital Studio by Stampin' Up! and comes packed with digital images of Stampin' Up!'s unique and award-winning stamping images, colors and accessories.  Print on your computer, or better yet, have your cards, books, calendars or scrapbook pages professionally printed with just a click of your mouse.

And don’t just take my word for it—see for yourself! For a complete list of items that come with the My Digital Studio boxed software, click here!  And while you are there, take a look at some of the awesome creations designed by people just like you.  You will be amazed at how your creativity will grow every time you log on.

But wait!  There's more!  From today until November 24th, you can enter to win one of four copies of My Digital Studio software.  Click here to get all the entry info and good luck!  I hope you are one of the lucky winners, but if you aren't you can order your own copy from my Stampin' Up! website for $79.95 and when you do, I will send you a 40 sheet package of Whisper White cardstock to get you started!

Blessings,

Diane