Cookie Exchange

I tried something different this month. Instead of holding my two evening stamp-a-stack classes, I combined the two into a fun evening and held a cookie exchange. The ladies came with a dozen cookies for each person and an extra dozen for snacking. You can't have a party without food!! As an appreciation gift for them, I CASEd this cute gift item -- snowman soup. I found it here and it was just too stinking cute to change!! Unfortunately, I didn't have the Holiday Lineup stamp set so I used the retired set Flaky Friends. Everyone loved them.

Here we are making our project. Instead of going down in my basement we stayed in the dining room to enjoy the Christmas tree.





Check out the cookies. They were all delicious and we shared our recipes. It was a fun evening with good friends and good food.



Thanks for stopping by.

Linda

SALE EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!

THIS WEEK ONLY - November 23-30, 2009. Click here to shop online on my website OR call me with your order. Don't fight the crowds this week just sit back and shop online. These are great prices and will make perfect gifts!! I'll provide free gift wrapping of your gifts. SHOP NOW!

20280 Framed with Love Bundle

• Framed with Love stamp set
• Full Heart punch $43.90 $21.95

120281 Thank You Kindly Bundle

• Thank You Kindly stamp set
• Scallop Edge punch $29.90 $14.95

120976 Thank You Kindly Bundle (French)

• Tous mes remerciements stamp set
• Scallop Edge punch $29.90 $14.95

120282 Animal Crackers Bundle

• Animal Crackers stamp set
• Star Designer brads ($25.90) NOW $12.95

120283 Corduroy Button Bundle

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• Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
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120284 Game Night Bundle

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120286 Heart to Heart Bundle

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• Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon ($49.85) NOW $24.93

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120311 Heart to Heart Bundle (French)

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120287 Chipboard Letter Bundle

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120289 Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle*

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• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Flower Designer brads ($127.70) NOW $76.62
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120290 Build-A-Brad Bundle

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• Antique Brass Build-A-Brad ($40.85) NOW $24.51

120291 Enjoy Every Moment Bundle

• Enjoy Every Moment stamp set
• Circle Designer brads
• Flower Designer brads ($43.85) NOW $26.31

120312 Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French)

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• Circle Designer brads
• Flower Designer brads ($43.85) NOW $26.31

120292 Cheep Talk Bundle

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• Note cards
• Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons ($42.85) NOW $25.71

120293 Sock Monkey Bundle

• Sock Monkey stamp set
• Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
• Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons ($58.85) NOW $35.31

120313 Sock Monkey Bundle (French)

• Sing-chaussette stamp set
• Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
• Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons ($58.85) NOW $35.31

120294 Alphabet Bundle

• Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set
• Lovely Letters stamp set ($87.90) NOW $52.74

120295 Simply Said Bundle

• Simply Said stamp set
• Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Full Heart punch ($52.85) NOW $31.71

120314 Simply Said Bundle (French)

• Amitié stamp set
• Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Full Heart punch ($52.85) NOW $31.71

120296 On Board Bundle

• On Board So Tweet
• On Board Batch of Blooms
• On Board Essentials ($42.85) NOW $25.71

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• Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
• Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

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120298 Christmas Décor Bundle #2

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• Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
• Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

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120299 Christmas Décor Bundle #3

• Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red)
• Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
• Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements

($74.85) NOW $44.91

120300 For All You Do Bundle

• For All You Do stamp set
• 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads ($36.90) NOW $25.83

120315 For All You Do Bundle (French)

• Merci pour tout stamp set
• 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads ($36.90) NOW $25.83

120316 For All You Do Bundle (Spanish)

• Por todo lo que haces stamp set
• 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads ($36.90) NOW $25.83

120301 Striped Ribbon Bundle

• Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon ($47.73) NOW $33.41

120302 Bling Bundle

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• Sticky Cuts Sweet
• Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter
• Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter ($43.80) NOW $30.66

120303 Fresh-Cut Bundle

• Fresh Cuts stamp set
• Fresh-Cut Notes
• 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads ($37.85) NOW $26.50

120317 Fresh-Cut Bundle (French)

• Fraicheur exuise stamp set
• Fresh-Cut Notes
• 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads ($37.85) NOW $26.50

120304 Pendant Note Bundle

• Pendant Park stamp set
• Pendant notes
• 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads ($39.85) NOW $27.90

120318 Pendant Note Bundle (French)

• Adorable parc stamp set
• Pendant notes
• 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads ($39.85) NOW $27.90

120319 Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish)

• Un dia en el parque stamp set
• Pendant notes
• 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads ($39.85) NOW $27.90

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• Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements

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• Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements

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• Black Just Sports Décor Elements

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114864 Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements ($39.95) $27.97

114863 Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements ($39.95) $27.97

112534 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads ($7.95) $5.57

112533 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads ($6.95) $4.87

112081 Scallop Square punch ($15.95) $11.17

113693 Full Heart punch ($15.95) $11.17

113694 Heart to Heart punch ($15.95) $11.17

112091 Scallop Edge punch ($15.95) $11.17

112571 Circle Designer brads ($5.95) $4.17

112579 Flower Designer brads ($5.95) $4.17

112572 Star Designer brads ($5.95) $4.17

114785 Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements ($39.95) $27.97

114786 Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements ($69.95) $48.97

114791 Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements ($39.95) $27.97

114792 Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements ($64.95) $45.47

November Stamp-a-Stack

Here are my cards for this month's Stamp-a-Stack classes. I hold two classes each month. The first on the 2nd Tuesday of the month and the second on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Both classes make these cards so I only have to prepare once. Participants make 10 cards (2 each of 5 designs) for $15. It's held at my house in Godfrey, IL. If you like to attend, please email me. We'd love to have you join us.

The first card turned out to be one of my favorites. I was inspired by the card I found on Splitcoast Stampers here. I changed it to current colors and it turned out cute. Don't you think?

Supplies:
Stamps: Thoroughly Thankful
Paper: Whisper White, Thoroughly Modern DSP, Old Olive, Soft Suede,
Bermuda Bay & Sahara Sand
Ink: Old Olive and Soft Suede
Accessories: Soft Suede Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals

This next one I also found on SCS. I only added a sentiment because I loved it just as it was. I CASEd it here. I might use this for my Christmas cards this year.

Supplies:
Stamps: Patterned Pines (Holiday Mini Hostess Level 1)
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White and Kiwi Kiss (retired)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry and Kiwi Kiss (retired)
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Texturz Plate Backgrounds 1, Big Shot

This card was made by Rita Parker of the Gateway Glitter 'n Ink group at our shoebox swap back in September. Thanks, Rita, for a great card!

Supplies:
Stamps: Patterned Pines (snowflake), Christmas Greetings
Paper: Shimmering White, Real Red and Old Olive
Ink: VersaMark, Old Olive
Accessories: Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad, Scallop Edge Punch, White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Stampin' Dimensional

I didn't change much on this card -- it was just too pretty the way it was. I found it here.

Supplies:
Stamps: True Friend, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Really Rust, More Mustard, Basic Gray and retired DSP (can't remember name)
Ink: Basic Gray, Really Rust and More Mustard Markers
Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Dimensional

Last, but not least. I love Eggplant Envy and Old Olive together -- it's just so regal!! I was inspired for this beautiful card here.

Supplies:
Stamps: True Friend, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Eggplant Envy and Old Olive
Ink: Eggplant Envy, Old Olive markers
Accessories: Eggplant Envy Ribbon, Texturz Plate Backgrounds 1, Big Shot, Paper Piercing Tool and Stampin' Dimensionals

I'll share later this week my scrapbook pages I designed at the annual Crafty Queen Retreat I went to this past weekend. Be sure to stop back. Have a great Veteran's Day - God Bless America!

Linda

I'm Back ...

I've received a few comments like, "Where are you?", "When are you coming back?" and "I'm tired of seeing this adorable mini book when I open your blog! LOL!" It's nice to know that there are people out there looking at my blog. For all of you wondering where I've been -- it's been life!! The holiday season has hit and hit early!! I'm crazy busy (as most of you are too) preparing for my holiday workshops and stamp camps.

It's Veteran's Day today and as we stop and thank the brave men and women who keep us safe, it's also given me time to get caught up on STUFF. Since I work for the U.S. Postal Service (St. Louis Law Department), I have the day off.

I want to start by sharing my stamp-a-stack cards from October. Check them out and leave a comment -- I know you're out there!!!

This one is so easy -- it's sinful!

Supplies:
Stamps: Trendy Trees, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Sahara Sand
Ink: Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool

Supplies:
Stamps: Sincere Salutations
Paper: Whisper White and Melon Mambo DSP
Ink: Melon Mambo
Accessories: White Taffeta, Large Oval & Scalloped Oval Punches, Sanding Block

Supplies:
Stamps: Trendy Trees, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Whisper White, Dusty Durango and Crushed Curry
Ink: Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango
Accessories: Dusty Durango Ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool, Scalloped Border,
Modern Label and Window Punches, Vintage Brads & Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by. Check back later today for my November Stamp-a-Stack cards.

Linda

Christmas Mini Scrapbook

I made this scrapbook using the Scallop Square Bigz Clear Die. The 4 1/2 square scrapbook is adorable. Don't you think? I used the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper. The front and back covers were cut from the white cardboard that comes in SU's DSP packs and then covered with DSP. The pages are Real Red and Soft Suede cardstock.

I'm going to make another scrapbook this weekend using Merry Moments DSP for my Christmas Stamp Camp. They are so fun and easy to make I may just make a bunch for Christmas gifts!!

I'd love to hear from you. Have a great Friday.

Linda

Christmas Stamp Camp

I wanted to share a few "sneak peeks" of the projects you can make at my Annual Christmas Stamp Camp on Saturday, October 24th at 9:00-??. Fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Sue Mayfield, and I host this event each year. This year it is being held at my brand new church, Godfrey First United Methodist Church. I'm so excited to show off our new building!

Participants will make 4 gift items and 4 special Christmas cards. Below is a card I made using the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper and the new Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint both from the Holiday Mini Catalog. I hope you can see the pretty shimmer to the card in the close up. I CASEd this card here.

Below are two projects that Sue designed. The first is a "long" card made out of an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of cardstock. She used the new Ornament Punch also from the Mini Catalog. The other item is an adorable gift card holder using the Top Note Die and, of course, Dasher!!

Another card creation by Sue. She used the Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die and the Merry Moments Designer Series Paper. The stamps are from the Christmas Punch Hostess set.

That's all for now. I hope you enjoyed taking a "sneak peek" at our fantastic projects. Check back tomorrow for a peek at a mini scrapbook that is part of the gift items.

If you want to sign up for our Christmas Stamp Camp, please contact me through my email at stampcrazy2002@sbcglobal.net. Thanks for stopping by!!

Linda

Christmas Jingle SAS (last but not least!)

Here are the last of my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack cards. The card below used one of the last self-adhesive embellishments in the 1/2 scrappin' kit and it was the 21st card. I wanted to make 30 cards per 1/2 scrappin' kit so I had to become creative and use coordinating stamps.


For the cards below I still had two 6x12 pieces of the DSP left so I chose cards I had already made using the self-adhesive embellishments from the kit and used stamps instead. The card below I had enough DSP to make two identical cards. I think all of the cards below turned out perfect. They coordinate so well with the scrappin' kit.


I used the "Santa (postage) stamp" from the Hostess set Christmas Punch.


For the cards below, I used Tree Trimmings and was inspired by the card here on SplitcoastStampers.

Lastly, I needed three more cards to complete my 30. I think "Dasher" is so cute. My inspiration for Dasher came from the cards here.

So if your counting -- there should be 30 cards. My first class for these cards are on October 18. I can't believe I'm all ready!!!


I hope you enjoyed seeing all my Christmas Jingle cards. I really think this is one of the best Simple Scrappin' Kits and the cards went together so well. Next, I'll post some of the projects for my upcoming Holiday Stamp Camp. Check back ...

Linda

Christmas Jingle - Part 4

Still more cards from my Christmas Jingle Stamp-a-Stack. I stamped "Dasher" on my first card below. I used the Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint on the stamp. I inked up the stamp with Chocolate Chip classic ink then lightly sponged on the shimmer paint before stamping onto the cardstock. You can see the "shimmer" more on the close up. It's really pretty in person!



I used the Perfect Details Texturz Plate for the background of this card.




I have one more set of cards to post. Check back on Monday. I'm off to the pumpkin patch this afternoon with my grandchildren!!!

Linda

Christmas Jingle SAS - Part 3

Here are some more of my Christmas Jingle Stamp-a-Stack cards. I've completed them all and I made 30 cards out of one-half of the Christmas Jingle Simple Scrappin' kit. I linked to my inspiration for these cards in my September 29th post. Make sure you check out Jeanne and Erin's blogs too. Now for a look at my cards -- I think they turned out great!!







Check back later for more cards!! Linda

Christmas Jingle SAS - Part 2

Here are 4 more cards from my Christmas Jingle Stamp-a-Stack. I love them all so it's hard to pick my favorite. Check back again tomorrow for more cards.

Until tomorrow...

Linda

Christmas Jingle SAS

I promised you all a close up of each of my cards for my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack (SAS). As I said in my original post, my inspirations for these cards came from two talented stampers, Erin and Jeanne. I think the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' kit is one of my all time favorite SU Christmas papers.

My basic supplies (along with the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit) for the collection of cards are: Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Real Red and Old Olive; Stampin' Pads: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and Real Red; Stamp Sets: Christmas Greetings, Tree Trimmings, Dasher and Four the Holidays; Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, 5/8" grosgrain ribbon (Real Red, Chocolate Chip & Old Olive); 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (Old Olive & Chocolate Chip); Taffeta Ribbon (Chocolate Chip & Very Vanilla); Brads (Old Olive, Real Red, Silver and Circle Fire Rhinestone); and White gel pen; Punches: Scallop Circle, Scallop Edge, 1 1/4", 1 3/8" Circles and Modern Label.

I hope you enjoy these cards as much as I did making them.








Thanks for spending time on my blog -- let me know you were here. I'd love to hear what you think.

Linda

A Very Productive Weekend!

I found myself this past weekend with no commitments! My DH had to work on Saturday so I was all alone -- just me and my three dogs! I had coffee on the patio, read some of my book and went down to my workshop to complete my Christmas Jingle Stamp-a-Stack. Each participant will use one-half (2 sheets of DSP and 3 self-adhesive embellishment sheets per person) of the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' kit and get 30 cards. I managed to design 21 cards. I have two small pieces of the DSP left but no self-adhesive embellishments so I plan on using the Tree Trimming or Dasher stamp sets to make my last few cards.

Below are the 12 cards I designed this weekend.



Don't forget to stop back every day this week for close ups of each card. Please leave me a comment -- I love to hear from you. Thanks.

Linda

Busy as one of Santa's Elves!

I can't believe it is September and I'm working on my annual Christmas Stamp-a-Stack card designs! I always wait until late October, maybe even into November before I start designing. With my latest obsession for "getting organized," I've been trying to get things done long before they are needed. I'm a procrastinator and that's hard for me. I've posted pictures of what I've designed so far. The inspiration (CASEing) for these cards came from two very talented stampers. Check out their blogs: Erin and Jeanne. I've been following Erin's blog since I started and she directed me to Jeanne's blog for many of the designs for these cards. Isn't it great we can share what we love to do!!

These cards are for my annual Christmas Stamp-a-Stack (which is my most popular event) where we make cards using a Simply Scrappin' Kit. I hope to have a total of 30 cards using half of the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit, coordinating stamps, and other DSP and cardstock to supplement.

Check back each day next week to see the cards in more detail. That's all for now. I'm going to my "workshop" to design more cards. Thanks for stopping by and come back soon.

Linda

September Stamp-a-Stack

It's that time again -- my two monthly SAS classes. I've had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend preparing for my classes. To have everything done by the 7th of the month is awesome. That gives me more time to "declutter" my house and maybe even tackle my stamping room!! I'm bound and determined to get everything purged, cleaned and organized by the end of the year because the next project will be painting the room after the holidays.

Anyway, here are the cards I created for this month. I love the Medallion stamp and couldn't wait to make a card. It's so simple yet looks classy! I cased this card here. I loved the colors she chose so I didn't change a thing. I inked the Medallion stamp with Crushed Curry and then used Dusty Durango ink using direct to stamp for the edges and a little in the center.

Supplies:
Stamps: Medallion, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango; Whisper White
Ink: Crushed Curry and Dusty Durango
Accessories: Dusty Durango Ribbon, Fire Rhinestone Circle Brad, Modern Label & Word Window punches, Stampin' Dimensionals

I finally broke down and got the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set. I've seen so many pretty cards and things made out of it that I had to have it! I was inspired by this card when creating my "thank you ... thank you ... thank you" card below.

Supplies:
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Short & Sweet
Paper: Rich Razxleberry, Crushed Curry, Old Olive; Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry and Old Olive
Accessories: Rich Razzleberry Ribbon

Thoughts & Prayers was one of the first stamp sets on my wish list when I saw the new catalog. I decided it was time to make a card with this beautiful tree. I cased it from here. When it's time to create my cards for my classes, I like to hop over to Splitcoaststampers and see what great ideas others have come up with!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Thoughts & Prayers
Paper: Old Olive; Chocolate Chip; Confetti White
Ink: Old Olive and Chocolate Chip Markers; Chocolate Chip stamp pad
Accessories: Old Olive Ribbon, Top Note die and Perfect Details texturz plate

One of my favorite seasons is fall which brings us Halloween. I love Halloween. I think it's the colors and all the ghosts & gobblins I like. These last two cards are my own creation. I know, you can't believe it -- but I do sometimes have time to create my own designs. I love the "Twick or Tweet" stamp set in the Holiday Mini especially the skeleton and the little dog!! The sentiment says "It's Halloween ... enjoy every bite." I liked the design so much I made it in two different colors. I got the inspiration for the coloring on the second card here. I like them both. What do you think?

Supplies:
Stamps: Twick or Tweet
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Perfect Plum, Whisper White and Cast-a-Spell DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive, Lavendar Lace and Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Old Olive & Basic Black Ribbon,Paper Piercing tool, 1 1/4 circle punch for moon, sponges, blender pen & Stampin' dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by. I love comments so feel free to leave one (or two)!!