The New Holiday Mini catalog has arrived and it is full of so many ideas-I am not sure where to begin. I know many of you have been waiting for this. Of course so have I. Now those creative juices can be let loose and I can do some serious creating.

This weekend I have nothing going on and I can get my creations together for the Fall and Holiday Craft fairs as well as ideas for my Holiday Stamp Camp. Yup-I will cram a lot into this weekend. So- do you NEED the New Mini-Contact me ASAP and I will get one out to you. Or you can just download one to your left here <—— if you can't wait. Super awesome ideas will be coming your way this month along with some ideas I feel I need to revisit. Like that Shadow box in white that needs to be seen. So-visit often and pass me on to other creative souls.

But, in the mean time, here is a paper Pumpkin to share from using 12 -6" strips of DSP and Card stock in all orange hues. I just love the way these look. I will probably post more in different sizes. They are fun and a difficulty of 2-3 depending on papers. I mixed it up by putting the DSP of in color Peach Parfait. To hold together I used 2 Flower Brads on opposite sides. Try making one with scraps that I KNOW you have laying around!

Ok-So I have had three months-technically four-to play with this set and we are into the last few days of availability. Waaaa. Ok-That was my last whine/cry, for this set anyway.:0) So-You have until Tuesday to get this great set. Here is the info again-Watercolor Trio #117050 $22.95 (w) or #120084 $16.95 (c). My post today is two ideas put forth for a group that I traveled three hours away for. We did an Easel card with the Black Magic technique. The colors are Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze and of course Black. This was my "fall" version. Oh and my stamper 6 ladies in Lake Geneva, this is one of the ideas we will making on Monday. I do like the look of Black Magic and will incorporate it into something Halloween. What's coming-FALL-it's my FAVORITE SEASON and I love practically all of the ideas in the New Holiday Mini. I look forward to showing you my New favorites and ideas. Do you have your New Holiday Mini yet? If you don't and you need one-contact me and I can get one to you.

Enjoy and share with someone you know who loves creating.

So, it was time to finish putting together the rest of my Holiday Candle display. The two tall candles each had the top ruined by a cute but very devious little 2 1/2 yr old. :0)

Here is the Tutorial for my second candle.

Sad Candle!

I am using Cherry Cobbler #119685-$6.95, Very Vanilla #101650 $8.50 (40 sheets) and Newsprint #117166-$9.95.

Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755-$3.95

Love this new kit-The Distressing Essentials #118762-$19.95. It adds the right touch for your different styles you are creating. I used the Tea stain ink with a sponge throughout this entire project.

Those last minute touches. The ribbon and hemp twine were also used. See my last post.

I used the Four the Holidays stamp set for the second candle as well as my last post for the first. For the red candle I used the Perfect Punches set (w) 117022 $24.95 or (c) 120516 $17.95.

You can place an online order at anytime. Just go up to my shopping cart.

Enjoy!

I skipped my favorite Season-Fall and dove right in to Christmas for this post. I was playing with our New Newsprint DSP, and realized that this was perfect for Holiday Decor. So being in the business that I am in, I have to think Holidays ahead of time, especially if I am doing Craft fairs.

Here are the Supplies I used:

Newsprint DSP # 117166 $9.95

Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119261 $5.95

Stamp Set: Four the Holidays #116921 $13.95

Card Stock: Very Vanilla #101650 $8.50 and Cherry Cobbler #119685 $6.95

Added touches but hard to see-Our Really Nice Distressing Essentials Kit #118762 $19.95, I used the Tea Dye and a sponge all over my project.

I hope you enjoyed this peek into my Holiday decor this year. As always-Pass me on to friends.
 

WOW-This is a huge Milestone for me-and very special. 13. 13 is a Lucky number for me. Friday the 13th-Even Better. If you keep reading I have an Awesome Special today for all of you that place an Online order and the special will last all weekend until Sunday 10:30PM Central. So here is my card for the day.

Perk up Everyone!!!

Supplies I used:

Card Stock: Pretty In Pink #100459- $6.95, Early Espresso #119686-$6.95, Whisper White #100730-$8.50.

Stamp Set: Morning Cup (W)#116988-$21.95, (C)#120489-$16.95.    Ink:Early Espresso#119670-5.95 and Pretty in Pink Marker #100045-$3.50

I want to thank all of you that have made my 13 years AWESOME. Like I mentioned in my Newsletter to my customers-I have seen well over 3,000 workshops, classes, stamp camps, events and kids parties. I have earned 5 cruises and have sold over 425,000+. I Thank All of you who have assisted me in making many of my dreams come true. I Love Stamping-just in case you did not know this! So, in the joy of this Great Day I have a few specials for you all.

Let the FUN Begin: All orders need to be before Shipping and Handling and tax.

For every ONLINE order of $15.00 or more will receive a gift pack of 3 In Color cards with Envelopes and some Blog Candy.

For every Online order of $25.00 or more-A marker from the In colors group, 3 In Color Cards with Envelopes and some Blog Candy.

For Every Online order of $50.00 or more-Gets My Online gift in the Specials section, a Marker from the In Color Group-3 In Color cards with Envelopes and some Blog Candy.

For every Online order of $75.00 or more-Gets 2 ink pads of your choice, My Online gift, a marker from the In Color group, 3 In Color cards with Envelopes and some Blog Candy.

Place a Book Show of $150.00 or more and get a Stamp Set of your choice from me up to $22.00 plus the Free Hostess Benefits (exclusive stamps and paper, and Free Merchandise) PLUS-Gets 2 ink pads of your choice, My Online Special, a marker from the In Color Group, 3 In Color cards with Envelopes and some Blog Candy.

If you would like to be a Demonstrator-and you decide to Sign up with me this weekend-here is my gift.

I am giving a Free stamp set valued up to $45.00, a punch of your choice, A pack of Whisper White Card Stock, a Goodie pack on getting started AND a $13 Visa Gift Card to use anyway you wish. Just put in my code Goose.

For those of you who just enjoy reading my Blog-I Thank you too. It's my newest adventure (just over 1 year +). As Always-Pass me on to those who need a bit of Creativity! Again-Thank you all and enjoy the Weekend.

This is a Lovely New Stampin' Up!® set-Friends Never Fade. I think the Early Espresso 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon is what makes this card. I originally saw a similar idea with thicker ribbon and a retired color and chose to redo with a cleaner look. I demonstrated this card last month at my Stamper 6 groups-They Loved it. I hope you do too.

Remember-Not all ideas have to be exact-you can certainly change up my card to make it your own. That's what being Creative is. I think That's why I LOVE being a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator and a stamping artist. You can put your own spin on something and it's Awesome. Go ahead-Be creative today-stamp something Quick!! :0)

Here are the supplies I used:

Stamp Sets: Friends Never Fade (w #118750-$17.95) (c #120618-13.95)-Greeting from Fresh Cuts #111634-$21.95 (wood)

Early Espresso C.S. #119686-$6.95

Whisper White C.S. #100730-$8.50 (40 Sheets)

Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119959-$5.95

Ink: Daffodil Delight #119667-$5.95 and Early Espresso #119670

Stay tuned for my August 13th Announcement for My Anniversary Online Special. You benefit during my celebration!

Don't forget my Fun Gift for Online orders-check out my Special page at the top!

I Love Love-Love-Can you Feel the Love-Love this set. It is the New Stampin' Up!® Morning Cup. So if you drink Coffee, Tea, or Hot Carrot Juice (don't ask-it goes back to my childhood and its not pretty!)-I think you will really enjoy using this set. Of course you will see more ideas for this set-just sit tight and stay tuned for more ideas using everyday ideas as well as Holiday ideas.

Here are the supplies I used:

Morning Cup W#116988- $21.95 or C #120489 $16.95 (I used the clear).

Very Vanilla C.S. #101650- $8.50 (40 sheets) 8.5 X 11.

Crumb Cake C.S. # 120953 -$6.95  8.5 X 11

Early Espresso C.S. #119686-$6.95

Ink Colors: Early Espresso:#119670-$5.95, Cherry Cobbler #119669-$5.95, Basic Gray #109120-$5.95 and Crumb Cake #121030-$5.95

Blender Pens #102845-$9.95

Big Shot items: #118872-$7.50 Scallop Rectangle Clearlits and Bitty Box and Envelope #115967-$42.95

Ribbon: Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon #119959-$5.95 10 yards

2 Decent Tea Bags

Don't forget about my Online specials this month. Just go to the top and click on my Specials page to see my gift for ordering online or signing up with me.

Please pass me on to others who enjoy creativity.

Well-August is a Special Month for me. It will be my 13th Year on August 13th as a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator!! So-For the Month of August I have added a Nifty gift to my Specials Page for those placing an online order of $50 or more and special added gifts for a New demonstrator who signs up under me.

Here is just a peek!

Of course I will be doing something special online on August 13th! Stay Tuned….

This is such a great set-of course I say that about many sets but I really enjoy this one. I would say I have personally made 15 or more ideas with this set and I believe this is the 2nd post regarding this set. You can still get this set through August in the Summer Mini Catalog.

Here are the supplies I used:

Watercolor Trio (#117050 (w) $22.95 or #120084 (c) $16.95.

Old Olive Card Stock ( #100702, $6.95)

Marina Mist Card Stock (#105120, $6.95)

Whisper White Card Stock (#100730, $8.50 for 40)

Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (#119257, $5.95)

Sizzix-Textured Impressions- Embossing Folder Square Lattice (#119976, $7.95)

Markers: Old Olive (#100079, $3.50) and Marina Mist (#119679, $3.50)

As always-Enjoy!

Just a little something I finally put together for when I do workshops and crafting events. This is a highly decorated box of Yellow cake mix. So Cool. This was a share from one of my favorite Demonstrators-Becky Roberts www.inkingidaho.blogspots.com. She made these as gifts and I truly fell in love with the idea. As you all know by now-I LOVE packaging ideas!!!! I used retired Dusty Durango C.S. and Chocolate Chip Ribbon and Retired DSP Sweet Pea for this one.

So-Book your Stampin' Up!® Workshop with me and get a Highly Decorated Cake and Frosting with your Awesome Catalog and Hostess packet. So Fun. Enjoy!! As Always, Please Share me with your friends.