October Club Projects

Yay! I'm catching up... and in this case, the holiday I'm posting for hasn't passed yet! LOL

In October we did some very fall-festive projects!  The first on was a table setting duo that was completely inspired by a fellow demonstrator, Maree Streeter, from Canada!  This project uses several Big Shot dies!  First, the cutlery holder is made from the Petite Pocket die, while the box is made from the Candy Wrapper die.  The labels are from the Labels Collection framelits and the corn and flower images were stamped using the Perfectly Preserved stamp set and then cut out using the matching Cannery framelits set, which can be purchased in this bundle!

We also made a fall/thanksgiving card using the "Triple Time" technique.  You can find an excellent "how to" on this technique here! For our card we used the Wonderfall stamp set from the Holiday mini and the coordinating Autumn Accents Bigz die to cut out our leaves for the front.  Each leaf was embossed in a different embossing folder (we used the Square Lattice, Woodgrain and Perfect Polka Dots folders).

September Club Projects

As usual, I am very behind in my posts!  It always seems like the holidays get that way for me... Plus we have several family birthdays that keep me on my toes making handmade gifts this time of year. :o)

Regardless (and even though Halloween in far behind us), I want to get caught up with my club project posts... and I've got to go all the way back to September to do that! So here are the Halloween projects we made in hostess club!

My favorite has to be the pinwheel corsage I came up with.  And this is another reason why I am still bothering to post this so late... it would be a great project to make for any holiday or special event!  Birthdays, Baby Showers  Bridal showers, graduations... you name it!  I plan to make several more of these in the near future and can't wait to come up with different color combos!

We used the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and matching framelit dies to make the pinwheel.  After stamping and cutting 9 of them, we just stacked them and punched a 1/16" hole at the top of the ornament then placed a brad through and fanned them out (don't forget to curl up the edges a bit!).  In order to get them to lay right, you need to cut a slit in the top one and slip it over the bottom one when they come around and meet each other.  Once they are fanned out and evenly spaced, just stick the whole pinwheel onto a jumbo sticky round!  We embellished the bottom (attached via the back) with several coordinating ribbons and on the front we used the Ghoulish Googlies stamp set cut out and layered with the Window Frames framelits.

I got the idea for our second project (Bitty Boo Boxes) from fellow demonstrator Brenda Quintana.  These are made using the Petal Card punch and she has an excellent tutorial posted on her blog for them here!    

Lastly, we made a VERY quick and easy project using the Ghoulish Googlies Bundle from the holiday mini.  We embossed the bags with the Spider Web embossing folder and also decorated both sides of the bag with a tag.  On one side, we stamped the Mummy from the Ghoulish Googlies set:

And on the other side, we used the smaller tag that comes with the kit and stamped it with the "Spooky" sentiment from the Wicked Cool Stamp set:

Holiday Stamp Camp Raffle Baskets!

Hey all!  Here is a complete listing of the 4 Raffle Baskets that are up for grabs at the 10th Annual Stamp Camp on October 6th!  Participants will receive Raffle Tickets to be put into your basket of choice usign the following criteria:

• Grand Basket Tickets:  1 ticket received for every $50 in merchandise ordered at the event.
• Regular Basket Tickets:  1 ticket received for every $15 in merchandise ordered at the event.

Each basket also comes with a beautiful handmade gift made with the items you can win!

Grand Basket: New 2012-2014 In Colors
Retail Value: $144.25

• In-Color Ink Pad  & 8.5 x 11" Cardstock Kit - $29.95
• 12x12 Cardstock Assortment - $9.95
• In Color Markers - $14.95
• In Color DSP Paper Stack - $21.95
• In Color Ink Refills - 5 @ $2.95 = $14.75
• In Color 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon - 5 @ 8.95 = $44.75

"Piercing Fun" Basket
Retail Value: $76.70

• Paper Piercing Tool - $3.95
• Piercing Mat - $4.95
• Essentials Paper Piercing Pack - $7.95
• Festive Piercing Pack - $7.95
• Apothecary Accents Framelits - $24.95
• Labels Collection Framelits - $26.95

"All About Embossing" Basket
Retail Value: $77.95

• Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder - $7.95
• Holiday Frame Embossing Folder - $7.95
• Woodgrain Embossing Folder - $7.95
• Sugar & Spice Embossing Powder - $5.95
• Peppermint Sticks Embossing Powder - $5.95
• Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder - $4.75
• Versa Mark Pad - $7.50
• New Heat Embossing Tool - $29.95

"Merry Memories" Basket
Retail Value: $76.50

• Merry Moments Simply Scrappin' Kit - $21.95
• 12 x 12 Divided Page Protectors - $5.95
• 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon in Crumb Cake - $6.95
• 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon in Cherry Cobbler - $7.95
• 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon in Basic Gray - $4.95
• 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon in Old Olive - $5.95
• 7/8" Cotton Ribbon - $7.95
• Large Pearls - $4.95
• Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons - $5.95
• Stampin' Dimensionals - $3.95

Click Here for more information on the Stamp Camp!!!

August Club Projects

In August, we made some very cute, easy, and fun Christmas projects to kick off the release of the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog!

First, we made a "Cup o' Cocoa" card and treat holder using several of our Big Shot dies and the new Holiday Collection Framelits.  I was inspired by a fellow demo, Susie Nelson, for this project!

When you open it up, there's a happy little package of cocoa waiting for you!  It's a little tough to see in the picture, but all the pool party cardstock pieces were stamped with the snowflake trio stamp from the Snow Swirled set in the new Illuminate stamp pad.

Supplies used: Colors - Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party, Whisper White; Dies - Clear Scallop Square, Scallop Envelope, Snow Flurry, Scallop Rectangle Clearlits, Holiday Collection Framelits; Stamps - Got Treats, More Merry Messages, Scentsational Season, Snow Swirled; Illuminate Stamp Pad; Silver Glimmer Paper; Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon; Cherry Cobbler Scalloped Tulle Ribbon; Basic Rhinestones; 3/4" Circle Punch.

We also made two quick and easy Christmas cards... perfect for mass-producing for the holidays!

Supplies used: Colors - Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake, Naturals Ivory; Merry Minis stamps and coordinating punches; Festival of Prints DSP Stack; Petite Pennants Builder Punch; Delicate Designs Embossing Folder; More Merry Messages Stamp Set; Early Espresso Bakers Twine. 

Supplies used: Colors - Marina Mist, Pool Party, Bashful Blue, Brushed Silver, Whisper White; Stamps - Snowflake Soiree, Greetings of the Season; Versamark & Silver Embossing Powder; Staz-On Black Ink; Acetate sheet; Flourish Designer Frame; 1/8" Mini Brads; Decorative Label Punch

10th Annual Stamp Camp: October 6th!!!

Come join us for the 10th annual Holiday Stamp Camp!

Saturday, October 6th, 10 AM - 5 PM

11401 Pellicano Drive in El Paso, TX!

LOTS of projects, BIG BIG Raffles, and EVERYONE gets a door prize!

$30 for advanced registration

$35 at the door

Click here for the registration form and for more info!!!

Edited to add: There was concern expressed by a few about being able to stay the whole day… the camp is set up where you receive all of your kits with full instructions when you come through the door.  Then there are stations set up where you can stamp, diecut and emboss, and Then there are working tables where you can punch, cut and assemble.  If you cannot stay the whole day, you can certainly get there, grab your kits, stamp/diecut/emboss/punch your necessary parts, and then assemble them at home!