Early peek at Designer Paper "Shades of Spring"

My husband needed a couple gifts for his Christmas Party tonight so he asked me if I wouldn't mind making something to donate. I have tons of cards ready to go at any time so I went through them and made a couple boxes/holders to hold 12 cards with envelopes.


This is how I packaged it:


This is the box before packaging, it has 12 card/envelopes in it.



I really like this new DP and can't wait to start sharing it with my friends/customers.

Here is what I used:
Shades of Spring DP (from Occasions Mini)
Orchid Opulence ink and cardstock
So Saffron cardstock
Eyelet border punch
Dear Friends retired hostess stamp set
gusset sacks
1 3/8" circle punch
scallop punch
misc ribbon

Movers and Shapers Idea

I found this great idea from Glenda Caulkins over at Splitcoaststampers. Go here for the video created by Dawn Olchefske.

Here are my attempts at this cool card!!







These are the cards opened.



I used the following for the cards:

Big Shot #113439 $99.95
Movers & Shapers #114506 $42.95
Holiday Windows #116821 (mini catalog) $29.95
Four the Holidays stamp set #116921 (mini catalog) $13.95
Delightful Decorations stamp set #116517 (mini catalog) $21.95
Ornament punch #116794 (mini catalog) $15.95
Scallop Edge punch #112091 $15.95
Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Paper #116770 (mini catalog) $11.95
Real Red Cardstock #102482 $5.50
Real Red ink pad #103133 $5.95
Soft Suede Cardstock (in color) #115318 $5.50
Soft Suede ink pad #115657 $5.95

Remember that the Holiday Mini Catalog expires January 4, 2010.

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Product Offering:

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$74.95	$59.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$21.95	$18.66
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$21.95	$16.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$21.95	$18.66
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$19.95	$15.96
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$32.21
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$39.95	$31.96
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$42.95	$36.51
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$15.95	$13.56
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$14.95	$11.21

PROJECTS FROM MY ANAHEIM CLASS

It sure was fun to see old friends again. Here are the 5 projects/cards we made in my class yesterday in Anaheim.



This one was very simple, but I just love Dasher. Funny thing is that everyone puts a red nose on him and changes him into Rudolph!



This card was cased from Diana Gibbs....she rocks!!

I really love this punch and co-ordinating punch set.



This is a gift card holder.


We made a 3x3 note card holder with 4 note cards. They really loved it!



Since this class was held in the clubhouse where I my daughter lives, she came by with the baby and they both stamped!

Next class in on Thursday, January 7th from 10-12 noon. Call me to RSVP!!

Stamping Class in Anaheim

On Thursday, December 10th I will be teaching a class in Anaheim from 10:00 am till noon. We will be making 5 Christmas Theme'd cards/projects and the fee is $10.00. You MUST RSVP by 8:00pm, Tuesday the 8th. After you contact me I will give you the address where to meet. My email is nanni_49@yahoo.com Hope to see you there.

STAMPIN' UP!'s NEWEST SALE!!

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TOP NOTE GIFT BOX

TOP NOTE GIFT BOXES

Lookie, Lookie!!! Aren't these GIFT BOXES just the bees knees???

These are just the right size for gift cards, jewelery or goodies!! Go on over to Splitcoaststampers and check out the tutorial by Angie Tieman and a video by Beate Johns to see how to make these adorable boxes using SU's die cut Top Note.

This is the inside....see???? All kinds of room for goodies/gifts!!!



This was made using Stampin Up!'s Ornament punch (more info below). Do you like it???

This last one was made with some cardboard. First I ran the real red cardstock through the Big Shot with the embossing folder "Petals A Plenty", colored with a white gel pen. Used Crystal Effects to glue it to the cardboard. Then ran it through the die cut. On the other two I just used two pieces of cardstock and cut at the same time, but with this one, I did the top and the bottom individually because it was thicker because of the cardboard.



Dasher:

Stamps: Warmest Regards (retired) Dasher
Paper: Shimmery White & Shimmery Gold, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Chocolate Chip satin ribbon (retired), Scallop Oval punch, die cut Top Note

Ornament:

Stamps: Delightful Decorations, Snowflakes from Hostess Level 2 Christmas Punch
Paper: Very Vanilla, Real Red, Old Olive
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive
Accessories: Ribbon (Sleigh Bells) & Ornament Punch (from the Holiday Mini), pewter jumbo brads, gold cord, die cut Top Note

Christmas Tree:

Stamps: Season of Joy
Paper: Shimmery White, Real Red
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: White gel pen, embossing folder Petals A Plenty (from the Holiday Mini), cardboard, die cut Top Note, dimensionals, red ribbon (non SU)

Holiday Extravaganza

Holiday Gift-Giving Guide

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With our Gift-Giving Guide you can quickly and easily find gifts for kids, teens, neighbors, and more!

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Offer good from November 1, 2009-January 4, 2010

MY DIGITAL STUDIO - PUMPKIN PATCH

I am so thrilled with this new digital program from Stampin' Up! that I just had to share with you my first attempt at creating memories that I will have forever!!

My kids, grandkids and I went to the pumpkin patch and we took tons of pictures. I've only done 5 pages so far but I really wanted to share how amazing this program is. I hope you like them. More to come.

Please go to my Stampin' Up! website to find out more about My Digital Studio. There is an opportunity to purchase it for 50% off the regular price during the month of November.

AUTUMN DAYS

This is a thank you note for my friend Kristin who invited me back to CT to see the changing of the leaves a few weeks ago. We drove up to New Hampshire and spent a few days there. I never knew there were so many different colors of leaves. So beautiful. We even had snow! Keep in mind that this is exciting to me because I live in Southern California where we do not have seasons (unless you count fires, mudslides and earthquakes).

Stamp Sets: Autumn Days, Pocket Silhouettes
Cardstock: Really Rust, Confetti Cream, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red, Really Rust, Old Olive
Accessories: Dusty Durango ribbon

FINAL DEAL OF THE WEEK

The final Deal of the Week is super cute!!!!
Try out our Princess and Pirate Kits!!!!

Item #116214 Princess Party Kit (pg 174)

Regular Price $15.95

SALE Price $9.99

You can make your princess's fantasies come true with our Princess Party kit.
Your little princess and seven of her ladies-in-waiting can celebrate a splendid happily-ever-after complete with invitations, decorations, and dazzling crowns to create and wear.

■ Contains products to create invitations, crowns, purse boxes,
banner, and food toppers for eight

■ Coordinates with the Princess Time stamp set and Princess personalized name stamp

Item #116213 Pirate Party Kit (pg 175)
Regular Price $15.95
SALE Price $9.99

Hoist the Jolly Roger and get ready to have a swashbuckling good time!
Gather your little buccaneer and his or her mateys for a pirate party of the finest sort, complete with invitations, decorations, and eye patches to create and wear.
This kit contains products you need to create party invitations and decorations for eight guests.

■ Contains products to create invitations, eye patches, banner,
treasure boxes, and food toppers for eight

■ Coordinates with our Pirate Time stamp set and Pirate personalized name stamp


If you'd like to order these kits....click on my shopping gal below or call right away (if you're local) and I can add them to a workshop order (951) 639-3365.

OFFER EXPIRES OCTOBER 31ST!!

DEALS OF THE WEEK

Throughout October, get all-new Deals of the Week—with select products up to 50% off! See below for this week’s Deals of the Week:

Dates	Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Sale Price
October 19, 10:00 AM (MT) through October 26, 9:50 AM (MT)	114348	179	Basic Jumbo grommets	$6.95	$4.49
	109857	179	Mini Library clips	$12.95	$8.99
	122571	179	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$3.99
	112581	179	1/2" Library clips	$6.95	$3.99

Visit my Online Store today to take advantage of these great offers!

NEW TECHNIQUE

Attached is a card I made for a friend whose birthday is coming up. I learned this technique from Pat Huntoon this past summer and finally got to play some today. If you are interested in learning this technique, go here: http://www.techniquejunkies.com



For the center piece, I used a retired SU set called Nature's Wonders, stamped it with basic black and colored it in with colored pencils on very vanilla cardstock. Then I covered with versamark and SU's clear embossing powder. Love it!

I took two pictures so you can see different angles and details.



Hope you enjoy it!

MY DIGITAL STUDIO (MDS)

Do you keep seeing MDS everywhere??? Are you wondering what it is? MDS stands for My Digital Studio. It is Stampin' Up!'s new digital program which lets you make cards, calendars, scrapbooks, and hardcover books. There are also interactive albums for computers or DVD's.




Come see the video on my Stampin' Up! website that shows you how super easy our new scrapbooking software is!!!! Click here to see it. You are going to LOVE IT!!!

WOODY & TINKERBELL

My two grandchildren are having a joint birthday party today. My grandson is 3 and he loves Woody from Toy Story. My grandaughter just turned one and she has a Tinkerbell theme. So I tried my best to create those characters in a card.

With Woody I used a lot of punches, then altered them to get what I wanted. I probably should have given Woody some hands, but I don't think my grandson will notice!













My friend Adela has the most cutest onesies templates and I used it to print onto the green cardstock for Tinkerbell's body. I used Stampin' Up!'s butterfly die for her wings. Used LOTS of Irridescent Ice all over the body. I used green mulberry paper for the bottom of her outfit.

If you are interested in the onesies template please check out Adela Rossol's blog here.

DEALS OF THE WEEK

During the month of October, Stampin' Up! will offer several discounted products as "Deals of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.

Click on this to go to my Stampin' Up! website to see all of the amazing offers!! Then click on DETAILS to view the specials.

The first deals of the week are from October 1, midnight (MT) through October 12, 9:50 AM (MT).

Week 1 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
109183	Trio Flower punch	$10.99
109041	5-Petal Flower punch	$10.99
110709	My Way punch	$11.99

CLEARANCE SALE!!

Holy Smokes!! SU is having a Clearance Sale! Yes you heard me right a Clearance Sale!

Are there some retired items from last year you wish you could have purchased but forgot about and then BAM they were gone? Well now is your chance to get them while they are hot (or still in stock).

Enjoy shopping in your jammies at home!! Here is what you do, go to my Stampin' Up! website and place the order through my on-line store. Click on the Shop Now button on the bottom right, and then when the next window opens, click on the Clearance Rack link and it will show you all the goodies, 3 pages full! Keep checking back, as items will be added, and also items are on a first come first served basis.

I accept, VISA, Mastercard & Discovercard on your Clearance Rack order. What are you waiting for???

GET WELL CARD

This card is made using the retired DSP Parisian Breeze and Baja Breeze. I also used Chocolate Chip, Kraft and Whisper White. I added a flower brad just to make it pop. Inside it says "get well soon". I hope it's masculine enough after adding the flower brad!

THINKING OF YOU

I heard from my husband that his brother and sister in law are dealing with some issues that are very difficult at this time. I wanted to send them a card to let them know that even though we are far away, we are thinking about them.



I used two retired Stampin' Up! sets called Perfect Petals and All Year Cheer I. That's the wonderful thing about Stampin' Up! sets, they may retire, but they never go out of style!

I used SU's watercolor paper, Very Vanilla and Chocolate Chip cardstock along with C.C. ink. I also embossed the edges. I popped the flower up with dimensionals to make it look like a picture.

It was made from the heart with lots of love. I hope they feel that.

VINNIE THE VAMPIRE

Ok I'm not that into Halloween OR Vampires but I needed a vampire for a project. So I looked on Splitcoaststampers and found this adorable Vampire that shanna_banana did. I call him Vinnie the Vampire.

Here is my idea......I'm going to take these two boxes down to my dentist's office filled with candy. If you notice Vinnie's teeth are yellow BEFORE he goes to the dentist and WHITE after his visit! I'm thinking the dentist is going to love it! I hope you do too!

I used the Fancy Favor Bigz xl diecut and DSP Cast a Spell.







Here are the punches I used, this should help in making your own Vampire! Don't forget to give shanna banana the credit!!