Happy December 1st-Bunny Bunny!!!

I know-I was like MIA there for over a week. I did some much needed Family time (Everyone is at the moment-Healthy!!) and in last few days, put up Family Christmas. It took 3 Days. We just put up our 12' Slim Pre-lit Christmas tree that we bought after the season for DIRT CHEAP. I have been wanting a Pre-Lit tree-like "Forever" and that it was a Really Big Tree. One of the many jobs in my life was working at a Christmas Shop here in Lake Geneva and one of my tasks was making trees Pre-Lit for customers. I did a pretty good job and I learned a lot. So my trees up to this point were OK. They looked nice. BUT -The one that is in my Front Room is AMAZING!!!!!

I will post the Tree picture in an upcoming post.

On to this month's Special from Me.

I make these for Craft fairs and the original snowman idea came from a Holiday card posted onto our Stampin' Up! site from Demonstrator Sandra Greene Compton-AWESOME! I Liked Her snowman as he had "Personalty" and her background was the perfect look of winter. I decided this is the perfect Dude for my Soup and was inspired for this month's Special.

Isn't this Fun?!!!!!!

Do You Want One???

If you place a $50.00 order (USA only) with me during the month of December 2011, You will get one along with directions for making one for yourself. As an added bonus, Place at least a $100 order or more and get A FREE White Gel Pen from me (Value $3.95). Because you will need to add that glimmer to your snowman's eye's.

To see the inside-visit my Specials Page at the top of my blog or click here!

ENJOY!

Whooo Hooo!. It's an Awesome time to place an online order with me. There will be so many specials and sale prices on things-I may have to place my OWN online order too!!!! Seriously, Stop on in into my Online Store and place an order beginning Monday-Nov21st thru Wed. Nov 30th. But Wait-There's more. There will be at least 2  items on sale for ONLY 24 hours beginning tomorrow (Nov 21st at 12:01AM). See fun stamping products and really great Digital Downloads.

So Enjoy this fun Online extravaganza and shop here!

Now, Onto the Holiday Redo's:

I decided to upgrade my Santa on a Peppermint Stick.

First-Old Santa:

Now-A Holiday Redo-

New Santa-It's all about the Beard!!!! Inspired by numerous Santa's and his helpers everywhere.

Next:

My Reindeer Food needed a New Label Look since we no longer sell that particular set. So-

Old Food:

New Food! A Cleaner, sleeker look.

Don't forget to check online and see the Really Great Specials-Some for ONLY 24 HOURS.

Click here to Shop Online with me!

Lots of emails came in asking what the dimensions were for Fun Size bar holders, So I created a video for you.

Supplies and Dimensions:

Crunch Bar Fun Size Candy Treat Holder:

4 1/4" X 1 7/8"

Score Vertically at 3/8", 1 1/2" -Turn Horizontal and score at 2" and 2 1/4"

Belly band is 1" X 3 3/4"

Hershey Bar Fun Size Candy Treat Holder:

4 1/4" X 1 5/8"

Score Vertically at 1/4", 1 3/8"- Turn Horizontal and score at 2" and 2 1/4"

The belly band is 1" X 3 3/4"

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More Mustard Card Stock (#100946 $6.95) Ink (#103162 $5.95)

Soft Suede Ink (#115657 $5.95)

Early Espresso Card Stock (#119686 $6.95)

Spice Cake D.S.P. (#124003 $10.95)

Very Vanilla Card Stock (#101650 $8.50)

Pear Pizzazz Card Stock (#119795 $6.95)

Gently Falling Stamp Set (w) #123802 $39.95 (c) 123804 $28.95

Grateful Greetings Stamp Set (w) 116511 $36.95

Snail (#104332 $6.95) (Refill #104331 $4.50)

Stampin' Dimensionals ( #104430 $3.95)

Sticky Strip (#104294 $6.95)

Stamping Sponges (#101610 $3.50)

Grid Paper (#102787 $9.95)

Simply Scored Scoring Tool (#122334 $29.95)

Punches: 2 1/2" Circle (#120906 $16.95)

                2 3/8" Scallop Circle (#118874 $16.95)

                1 3/4" Circle (#119850 $16.95)

You can place an order today by clicking here!

ENJOY!

Here is the Favor box we made at my Holiday Stamp Camp last week. I think it was a big hit.

Just take two Fancy Favor die cut boxes and place one into the other. I used different Card Stock for everyone to choose from (like Choc Chip and Early Espresso and Whisper White) but always used the Frostwood Lodge DSP. It's a perfect little box for candy treats, gift card, warm mittens, etc. I wish I could say I came up with this idea but I didn't. Every month Stampin' Up!® has these amazing ideas in our Stampin' Success magazine. I loved it but altered the original idea to fit what I had on hand. I plan on showing you another sample in the future when I have the countdown to Christmas ideas next month.

Supplies:

Frostwood Lodge DSP (#124002 $10.95)

Garden Green Smooth C.S. 12 X 12 (#124278 $5.95)

Stamps: Christmas Lodge Stamp Set (w) #123767 $33.95, (c) 123769 $25.95

               Tags til Christmas (w) 120847 $30.95, (c) 121169 $22.95

Ink: Cherry Cobbler Classic (#119669 $5.95), Garden Green Classic (#102272 $5.95)

The Sizzix Big Shot Die -Cutting Machine (#113439 $99.95)

Bigz XL Die – Fancy Favor (#115965 $39.95)

Extended Cutting Pads (#113478 $19.95)

Extended Premium Crease Pad (117630 $19.95)

Ornament Punch (#119847 $16.95)

Ribbon: Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon (#124138 $7.95)

Baker's Twine -White (#124262 $2.95)

Basic Rhinestones (#119246 $4.95)

Pine cones-an Alder tree (My Backyard) :0)

How about Joining My Team the Dairy Best Stampers this month. I will be offering a Special Get started Show in A Bag for my New Demo's this month. It's a great way to get started with ideas from your kit and it's my way to help you get going. Do YOU want to make a little extra money for the holidays? Gift yourself the start up kit and get your self started on an awesome Holiday season. Questions? Contact me Today.

As always, you can shop with me 24-7 just by clicking here. Don't forget to check my specials at the top of my Blog-You might want this months special gift from me if you place at least a $50.00 order or more. Enjoy!

Have you tried making one yet?

I really Love these things.

This was the final version that everyone made at my Awesome Holiday Stamp camp this past weekend. They got to use our New Velvet ribbon. This one was my sample before I realized I did not have enough Always Artichoke 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon(#121000 $6.95) . So they made theirs with our new 3/8" velvet stitched ribbon (125637 $7.95). Once they got use to the Simply Scored Scoring tool and shaping these guys and then using the glue guns, Everyone Loved 'em! We used the Specialty Designer Series paper-First Edition (#121878 $12.95) and Silver Glimmer Paper (#124005 $4.95).

You can use any scoring tool, even our Fiskars Cutting tool with scoring blade. BUT, our Simply Scored Scoring tool (#122334 $29.95) is just the best! I think so much so that I gave two away at my Holiday Stamp Camp as a door prize with a $50.00 order or more.

Drum Roll Please!!!

The Winners are

Jane S. and Pam S.

Yippee!! Congrats Ladies and thanks to all of you that came to my 14th Annual Holiday Stamp Camp.

I will post some more photo's in the next few days.

Enjoy!

Yes, I do know it is the 3rd of November. I have a Great excuse for Not posting. Ok, Many excuses. It was my Daughter Addison's 4th B-day Yesterday which was a crazy day anyway. Plus, I have been getting last minute touches for my 2-Day Holiday Stamp Camp that is this weekend. THEN the coughing crud hit our entire family and I finally went on meds and of course almost forgot to work on my Nov Special. Speaking of which:

It's my November Online Special:

Just go to my Specials at the top of the Blog and click on my Specials to see what this is. When you place an online order of $50 or more (before Shipping and Handling, taxes). USA orders only.

So, would you like another peek at something from my Holiday Stamp Camp?

I really liked the idea from the Stampin' Up!® artists for the ornament on page 45 of the Idea Book and Catalog. I also realized not many people actually make some of the projects because they think some of them are too hard. No Worries. Here is my version and what my guests will be making on Sat. Nov. 5th and Sunday Nov. 6th from 1:30 PM-6:00 PM both days at the Comfort Suites of Lake Geneva, WI. If you are nearby-Buy a ticket here on my blog or contact me today if you think you might like to come.

I have a tree that drops these little guys and it was easy to collect these almost pine cone looking pods. Oops, that reminds me, I need to paint the pine cones before this weekend. I thought they looked better-my opinion!

Are you still thinking about becoming a Demonstrator. You are So in luck. The Free Big Shot or $100 in FREE Stampin' Up! product Special has been extended until Nov 11th, 2011. Whoo Hoo!!! Are you a former Demonstrator? Just dropped? Guess what-You can sign right back up!!!! Click here to get more info!

Right now-It is GOOD TO BE THE HOSTESS!!!! Just click HERE!

If you can't actually have a workshop with me-Place at least a $150 order online and be your own Hostess. To get in on this extra Extra Special-Place at least $350 order. Just click on my Shopping cart at the top of the page and ENJOY!

I was so happy how my Big candy bar Holders turned out that I thought-Hey, why not smaller candy bar holders. So, after dis-mantling one of my large holders.

Ta-Da! Here is a whole group I made for Tickled Pink Coffee shop for Toni-Lynn's High End Chocolate.

Of course-A "fun Size" Treat was in order!!

You will be seeing Christmas ideas for these soon. Hope you like.

As always, you can shop online 24/7 for Awesome Stampin' Up!® Products and still get in on my October Special. Still thinking about becoming a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator? You only have a few days left to get in on:

A Free Big Shot or $100 in Free Stampin' Up!® Product of your choice. I would Love for you to join my team-the Dairy Best Stampers. I am so glad Joanne P. from Orland Park, Il joined my team this month. She chose the Free product since she had a Big Shot already. Awesome. Choice-love it!! Visit here to Join Me!

Enjoy!!

I thought you might like to see what I am bringing to the table at my event. You like? This is one of 6 cards that we will be making at my Holiday Stamp Camp 2011. It is a Front Step Card.

Saturday, November 5th from 1:30PM-6:00PM, & Sunday November 6th, 1:30PM-6:00PM at the Comfort Suites Hotel in Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Wheelchair friendly.

If you would like to be a part of my Biggest event of the year, Register today.

Please note, if you are a Demonstrator and would like to be a part of my event, please let me know first before signing up. I want to give my customers a chance at it first. Thanks much.

Enjoy!

Today's Post is a Bunch of Candy Jars filled with Fall treats. I have a Craft Fair down in Rockford at the end of this month and I realized I had better get some treats up and done STAT! I also needed to get a bunch of these done for the Coffee shop-Tickled Pink. People enjoy those last minute gifts.

Here they are up close. I did not include the "Spooky" one because I just repeated from last year. Shocking-I know!

I used Wicked Cool for this idea. (#118738 $19.95 (w) or #120600 $14.95 (c)).

Gently Falling (#123802 $39.95 (w)) or (#123804 $28.95 (c)). I also used the Ultimate in Fall papers-our DSP Spice Cake (#124003 $10.95).

Oh and more Jack. Jack of All Trades that is! (#122620 $23.95(wood) or (#122622 $17.95 (clear)).

Now the Whole Gang.

Don't forget, you can Shop 24/7, in your jammies if you wish. Just click on my Shopping cart at the top or click here!

Want a Big Shot or $100 in Free Stamping stuff?? Thinking about it? Could you use some extra cash? Perhaps this is the year you are Treating yourself to an Ultimate Holiday Gift!

You can become a Demonstrator today-just by signing up here! Visit my site and see all that there is to see. Even if you are just thinking but not actually ready to sign on as a Demonstrator, visit the videos. If you have any questions, contact me here.

As always-Enjoy!

I demonstrated a Halloween Treats class at a local library this past Friday night. Everyone did a Great job but it was probably a bit too advanced for the group I had. That's OK. They were creating and stamping, having Fun and after all-isn't that what it's all about!

These are the three projects they made:

A Long Candy Bar Treat, Webbed treat Bag with chocolate treats and a fun 3 X 3 gift card.

Here is the card up close:

Do you see those Cool Bat punches on my candy bar treat? We no longer sell that punch in our main line but if you go to my Clearance Rack on my Stampin' Up!® Site you can still get one at a lower price along with other discontinued goodies.

Still on the fence about becoming a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator? Just Try it! Right now is an Amazing time to sign on as a Demonstrator. With your kit you get a Free Big Shot or $100 worth of Free product of your choosing. Try it for three months. Like it? Try it on for size for another three months. You may just Love it. 14 years later-I STILL LOVE IT!

Do you like paper crafts? Do you like stamping?, Do you want to do more Scrap Booking, perhaps add Digital and Hybrid stamping into your life?

Maybe you just want to be your own Hostess, just collect a few orders, be a Hobby Demonstrator. $300 per quarter is what you need to stay active. If you decide it isn't your perfect fit, don't do anything and just move on. The kit and all the goodies you received are yours.

You want a Job! Not just any job, one that gives you 20% instant income, and volume rebates with your monthly sales and perhaps recruit and collect downline rebates as well.  You want to demonstrate to everyone, everywhere, anytime. You like the idea of a Monthly inspiring and creative Magazine that come to you in the mail. A Site that offers over 195,000 pictures plus video to give you ideas to be creative. You like to have Recognition for what you do and be Rewarded. You would like to have your own Group and downline under you. You want this Job to Be Fun and Be your Own Boss? I believe that Stampin' Up!® is for You!

Could you use a discount? Extra Money for the Holidays? Perhaps you just found out you are having a baby and you know that extra Diaper and or Daycare money sure would be great. I know there are ton's of things that come up in ones life and I could keep writing them down. I signed up because I Loved to stamp and I loved the idea of showing people that stamping was Fun, Easy, and Yes, Rewarding! For me, the Makeup, purses, baskets, food, etc companies to join-Were NOT for me. I am creative and have been known to walk around with a bit of glitter and a few dimensonal tabs attached to me with out me knowing!!! That is Me. If I am speaking your language-Think about becoming a Demonstrator Today!

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and ENJOY!