Halloween Extravaganza - Day 9

Just a quick one today, my friends!  Today was our 8th Annual Holiday Stamp Camp, and I am dead tired!  Oh... and I have to get ready for my hostess club tomorrow! :o)

Another super-easy to do Halloween Treat!  Candy bar wrapper!  Simply, use your favorite Stampin' Up DSP (I used "Nite Owl" from the Holiday Mini), cut it a bit longer and about 2-1/2 times wider than your chosen candy bar and wrap that baby up!  Sticky Strip is definitely the best adhesive to use.  I also like to use my paper crimper to crimp the ends.  

For the accents on my candy bar wrappers, I used various stamp sets: Dark & Dreary (Holiday Mini), Wicked Cool, and All Holidays.  I also used (surprise, surprise) more waffle paper on one of them sprayed with some Silver Foil smooch spritz.  It added a beautiful (yet spooky) touch! 

Halloween Extravaganza - Day 8

This is a fun little Halloween ornament using the sweet treat cups that go perfectly with the Sweet Centers Stamp sets!

The ornament is made with 2 cups, placed back to back, so the image has been stamped twice on two pieces of card stock to make two sides.  And of course, my favorite Halloween accessory has been that black waffle paper... I just can't get enough of it! :o) Before sticking the two sides together, I ruffled a whole bunch of it between the layers.

Hasta manana mi amigos! :o)

Christmas Tag Box Project Class

Notice:  (posted 10/27/10) - Class cancelled due to illness. :o(  (Me & the little man).  Will be selling kit and tutorial for $10.  Let me know if you are interested.  Refunds going out to those who paid in advance.

Come join me in a great class where you will learn how to make this great gift tag box with separate dividers for tags, twine and fabric ribbon!  Not only will you learn how to make this gift tag box, but you'll also make the 16 gift cards (in 4 designs) that go inside it!  This great project is not just for the holiday seasons!  Once you learn how to make this gift box, make it again and again for all your gift giving needs!

When:  Thursday, October 28
from 6-8 PM

Where:  My Home

Cost:  $20.00

(Includes all supplies, step-by-step tutorial/handout, and refreshments!)

Space is limited, so contact me today if you would like to attend!

Pay in advance to reserve your seat!

Stamping techniques being taught in class:

• Heat embossing (with glitter)
• Watercoloring with Classic Inks and Aqua Pen

Aside from Stampin' Up's high-quality stamps, card stock and ink, you'll also get familiar with these great products:

• Exclusive Stampin' Up Fabric
• Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Big Shot Embossing Folders
• Stampin' Up! Punches
• Pearlized Accent Ink
• Rhinestone Jewels

  

Halloween Extravaganza - Day 7

This is a Halloween card I created for a recent swap with the Sun City Stampers.  It features the Dark and Dreary stamp set from the holiday mini, as well as the Teahouse background stamp from the IBC.  When I saw that stamp, it just reminded me of "creepy" wallpaper in a haunted mansion! :o)

I also used some black waffle paper and the Raven lace trim - also from the holiday mini.  I cut several layers of the waffle paper (at one time) using the new Scallop Squares Duo Bigz die (yep, also in the holiday mini). ;o) 

For the main image on the front, before stamping my image in basic black, I created a gradient of color (to mimic a haunting sunset) with my sponge daubers and ink pads.  I started at the bottom with the lightest color (Daffodil Delight) and then blended in the rest moving upward (Peach Parfait, Cajun Craze and Concord Crush).  The key to creating a smooth gradient is to not use too much ink and to lightly and gently swirls your sponge on the paper.  Remember... you can always add more ink if needed, but you can't take it away if you put too much! :o)

WOW!!! Check out the clearance rack!!!

Stampin' Up just added gobs and gobs of "new" goodies to the clearance rack!  Tons of stamping and crafting goodness for up to 80% off! There are BIG SHOT DIES for $7.99 in there, people!!! :-O

Check out my online store to see these deals for yourself!  After clicking the link, click "Shop Now" and you'll find the clearance rack on the left side of the page.  Don't hesitate to buy, because these goodies are going FAST - they are only available while supplies last!