Pumpkin Poop and Contest

Ciao Bella,

   Yesterday I was at the Hinesville Farmers Market …and the farmers are usually yelling about their fresh this or that… Well I got to chime in with my "fresh pumpkin poop"…and let me tell you how fun that was….I defiantly was a conversation starter and I got to me some new friends…so you want to see my "Fresh Pumpkin Poop"

How Stinkin' Cute are they….

I can't take credit for these or the too cute poem…You will have to go to Melissa Stouts' Blog, The Stamp Doc, to get it.

These will be featured in my Trick or Treat Made Easy Class on Sept 7th and a variation of these in my "Quick I need a Favor" class on October 4th…Check out my Classes and Events page for more information and how to sign up…The registration ends for the Trick or Treats Made Easy Class, tomorrow…so don't delay…email me to reserve your spot in the class

Want to see more…"stickin cute" pumpkin poop?

These are just some of the varieties of Favors that I will be showing you in my Class

Now for the Contest…

Sherrill Graff List Mom to the Late Night Stampers Group, is having a drawing for a $400 Stampin' Up! Shopping Spree.  All you have to do to get your entry in to the drawing is Find 20 Blogs with the Late Night Stampers Owl Logo, and there is a clue. Copy the clue and what blog you got it from and the email Sherrill Graff at

istmpnv@aol.com

Now here is my Clue:  my favorite tool for being on the go…Cutter Kit (106958)pg. 199 in the IB&C

Now to get you started here is a list of blogs to try…

http://www.lorrainerowe.blogspot.com

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Tote-Ally Crafters Tote Bag Free*

Ciao Bella,

      Here another OMGosh, you are going to pee your pants promotion from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! just announced that when you join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator – you get this FREE Craft Tote (valued at $39.95) absolutely FREE with the purchase of your STARTER KIT!!!!

Stampin' Up! introduced this tote at the 2010 convention and it was all the RAGE!  Now, YOU can get it for FREE ($39.95 value).  It's specially designed for Stampin' Up! Demonstrators as it features the beautiful Greenhouse Gala designer series paper design, Stampin' Up! logo and lots of pockets for organization!

Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote Description

 100% twill nylon exterior;

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Includes attachable shoulder strap for easy transport

Center section fits 12" x 12" card stock, Craft Keepers, and Paper Cutter

Outside pockets fit extra-large punches perfectly

Outside flap pockets offer secure spot for accessories

Back zipper pocket holds up to seven Stampin' Pads

Perfect for carrying your crafting supplies to crops, classes, hostess events or just organizing your crafting space. 

You don't want to miss out on this great offer. Don't forget it starts today, September 1st and lasts as long as they have supplies – so don't wait too long!

Starting today, you can join my TEAM and get your business off to a running start.  Or start saving on your papercrafting hobby!

The STARTER KIT includes everything you need to get started

All this plus a Crafters Tote Bag…..Contact Me Today to get my Password so you can join my team today

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The Holidays are Coming !!!!!

Ciao Bella,

The Holidays are Coming, Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalog is Here !!!!

I'm telling you … This Holiday Mini Catalog has to be the BEST ONE EVER!!!!!

The Buttons, the Ribbons, the Stamp sets. the Glass Glitter…Oh the FABRIC…

OH MY !!

Schedule your workshop NOW!!!  This excitement can't be kept all to yourself…Share it with your friends and get a jump start on your holidays…

Now I have a Sneak Peak for you …from my Trick or Treats Made Easy Class…. on Sept 7 or Sept 8,  day or evening times are still available

Look at these Bookmarks…. aren't they the cutest…perfect for the class party where you don't want too much sugar…..Now I have to admit I "cased" the idea from a sister demo Connie B. and put my own twist on it …Thanks Connie for the inspiration !!!!

Of course it wouldn't be Halloween with out some candy…Look at these little treat holders…perfect size for one of those little Miniature Fun Size candy bars….

It also fits this this cute decorated lip balm ….perfect for those of us trying to keep the demons out of our waistline …lol

More information about this class can be found on my classes and events page…But Today is the last day to sign up…So you need to contact me now to reserve you seat…..Just email me …

Well that's all for today…and don't forget to book your Holiday Workshop

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Wicked Cool Workshop Make and Takes…

Ciao Bella,

          I'm still on my Halloween roll..Today I thought I would share my Make and Takes for September Workshops…They are so much fun… 

I'm just loving 3×3 note cards these days…and I couldn't help but do a good, better, best with them too…

The first one…the "good" one is super simple, I used the Spooky stamp from the Wicked Cool Stamp Set ( 120600)pg.23 in the Idea Book and Catalog,and the Large Oval Punch (119855) on pg. 203 and the NEW Decorative Label Punch form the NEW HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG…That you can purchase from TOMORROW !!!!!

Now or the "Better" 3X3 note card is the same a the previous card I just added a strip of Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper ( 117175) pg. 172, in the IB&C. I just love this paper, and I loved the way it came out sponging it with with creepy Halloween colors…

For the "Best" one I Stamped and cut out the witches boots image and added the New Way Too Cool Designer Jewels Black Flourish(120987)pg.8 in the New Holiday Mini Catalog.

Aren't these fun and perfect for fun little notes in the office or even adding a person's name and you have a perfect little place card for your Halloween Party…

Now I have a little Challenge for you today…As I said I love the look of the Presto Patterns Designer Series paper sponged in Halloween…Take a look …

Isn't soo soo cool, I want to create a scrapbook page using this and the Wicked Cool Stamp but I am stuck…So My Challenge to you is … what can you do …. Create a scrap page , using the Presto Pattern Designer Series Paper and the Wicked Cool Stamp Set… and for all participants I will feature your projects here on my blog…and the one I love the best … I will use at my September Workshops…..

I still have dates available for September Workshops. So while you are creating your Spooky Scrapbook think of a date that works for you to hold a workshop and I could be featuring your Designs ….

Contact me Today to set up your workshop….and don't forget the Holiday Mini Catalog Starts tomorrow …We will have a wicked good time …

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Wicked Cool Sweet Treat Cups…

Ciao Bella,

     Man oh man have I been busy creating this weekend…I have so much to show you…But first I want to apologize for the photography today…The sun finally has decided to shine but for some reason I just couldn't get it to work with me…so I'm sorry for the shadows…

Ok here we go…..

Is this not a fun Card, those witches boots almost look like a flower…don't they? I used the Wicked Cool Stamp Set ( 120600) on pg 23 in the IB&C, of course the sweet Treat Cups (116802) on pg. 170 in the IB&C. And Now from the New HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG that will be released on Wednesday September 1 st…. just 2 more days … I can't wait…Ok back to the supplies…Champagne Glass Glitter (120997) pg. 21 in the New Holiday Mini Catty, Raven Lace Trim ( 120988) and Waffle Paper (120985) and both of those are on pg. 8 in the New Holiday Mini Catty. I also gave the whole card a spritz of Silver Foil Smooch Spritz( 118771) pg. 195 in the IB&C…This card,… I can't go on enough how much fun it was to make, the picture just doesn't show really how great it is…

Now … Saturday, I posted a Scrapbook Page that kinda took on a Spooky Life of it's own ….and I have had some request for more pictures of the details … so here is a photo of the page again and some detail pictures …enjoy

I hope these pictures show what you were looking for…..

Just a little Reminder that TOMORROW is the last day to order from the Summer Mini Catty… so if you need that perfect little something to finish up you summer projects…Order Now …

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Trick Or Treat Decor Style-

Ciao Bella,

            I started working on designing some scrapbook pages for my upcoming classes…and I started with the Halloween layouts for my class Scrapbooking For the Holidays on November 13th…This class has a 2 page layout for each Holiday:Halloween, Fall and Christmas..and since I have been in a Halloween mood lately I thought I would design those pages…..Ok well, let me tell you….that didn't happen, or at least not what I had in mind…..It took on a life of it's own….and now …..well … just take a look…

See I told you …It just took on a life of it's own …and it's now too big to put in an album….. so now I have to either mount it on canvas or find a deep set 12 x 12 picture frame…..

Anyway let tell you about some of the elements on the project…The "flower" in the center I made with the Newsprint Designer Series Paper( 117166) on pg. 175 in the IB&C and the new Decorative Label Punch from the soon to be released Holiday Mini catalog and you can't see it very well but there is champagne colored Glass Glitter also from the Holiday Mini…not to mention the Raven Lace Trim…Now here is where it got funky… and left the normal scrapbook page world..

.I had some of the new Spooky Things Decor Elements, and they were a little too big for what I was thinking…and they were sitting on my desk ,,,and the "trick or treat" just screamed at me to be on the page…and then the spider kept saying "me too"… Okay , not really but you know what I mean…The New Waffle Paper made a perfect layer for both…..a little tearing and it has that creepy feel…..added a few Bats using the new Bat Punch (119279) pg 200 in the IB&C and that's when I called it done…though I could add a few more thing …but that just might be over kill then    

I normally would not have thought to use Decor Elements on a scrapbook page…it still kinda gets me … who knew…

If you haven't received your Holiday Mini Catalog yet , please let me know so I can get one to you.

I also have added a listing of all my classes through the end of the year, on my classes and events page…

Feel free to contact me if I can serve you in anyway

Let me know what you think of this over top scrapbook page and leave a comment…

Have a great weekend … 

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Holiday Class Schedule is Here

Ciao Bella,

         Well I finally finished my Fall/Holiday Class Schedule….and all I can say is WOW!!! We are going to have so much fun…I'm so Excited!!!!

With all the new great product Stampin' Up has in the new Holiday Mini Catalog that will be released on September 1st…our holidays are going to be a snap… handmade full of love and easy on the wallet….

Here is a sneak peek of one of the cards we will be making at the Holiday Gift Class on Oct 9th…

I didn't design this gorgeous card, Sandi M. did but it is soooo gorgeous I just have to share it with you. This was featured at the Late Night Stampers Stamp Camp at the Stampin' Up Convention last month…

So are you ready to see my class schedule?????  Here it is …..

I have also posted this on my Class/Events page….If you would like a PDF copy of the Fall/Holiday Class Schedule…Click Here

Reserve your spot today …Email me for a paypal invoice…..

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How to make a Pin Cushion Button Jar

Ciao Bella,

             I just can't stop making these pin cushion button jars…and by all the emails I have received, you all are enjoying them as well…I have also received many emails asking how I made them or where I found my jars…First let me say that I'm not the first to make pretty decorated jars…

ok back to your questions…. what kind of jars are they and where did I get them … The jars are just plain everyday day Canning jars used for jams and jellies in different sizes and shapes. The small jars I got at my local grocery store in the canning section…Now for the larger or different shaped jars, that's a little more difficult. They are left overs from when I was on a canning kick back when I lived in Italy and Germany…But even then I found these jars in the local grocery stores as well…the one brand that I have found no matter what country I was in was Ball…so I'm pretty sure they would have a Website.

For the what I used to stuff the pin cushion … I used plain old Polly-Fill found at Walmart. Polly-Fill is pillow stuffing and just 1 bag will last a long time….

Here is another one I made yesterday, with of course another sneak peak at the new Designer Series Fabric…

The reason why I made another one besides they are so much fun to make…Is so I could make a tutorial for you…The tutorial is FREE, I just ask that you use the honor system if you use it for anything more than your personal use….

So just Click Here for the FREE Tutorial…

If you should need any of the Stampin' Up! Supplies I'm here to assist you that too.

I hope you enjoy the Tutorial and If you have any questions please feel free to contact me …..

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Silhouette Sentiments Masculine Gift Set

Ciao Bella,

          Remember I shared with you some 3×3 note cards using Silhouette Sentiments Hostess Stamp Set…They were more on the manly side…well… I had a little thought…Me thinking …scary… what if I made it into a gift set…There are always men at the office and you are not quite sure what to get…

Here is your answer

I added a few tags, a mini pen, and of course just a little chocolate, and WOW… what a great gift….Now there is no excuses for men not having proper manners…or not having a card  or tag …When I worked in an office, their idea of a thank you note was a stickey post-it on my computer screen. I just love the simplicity of these tags…

Here is a close up…

And Just incase you need a little reminder of what the note cards looked like

There are some sneak peeks in those tags…..two new punches and will be available September 1, in the Holiday Mini Catalog…

Again if you have not received your Holiday Mini Catalog, let me know , so I can get one to you

as always please leave a comment, so I know what your favorites are and I can create something just for you…   

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Button Button who has the Stampin’ Up New Buttons

Ciao Bella,

            I just couldn't stop making the pin cushion/ button jars….There are just so much fun…and when I got my advance order to get ready for the up coming Holiday Mini Catalog and saw the New Big Designer Buttons and that Coordinated with New Designer Fabric…OMG… I just had to make some up….These are so perfect for Christmas gifts…..

Now tell me those are not the cutest jars ever….I'm telling they are sitting right in front on my design table…to keep me inspired and to use those Big Georgous New Designer Buttons… I'm one of those people that unless it is in front of me, I will forget to use it……I do have to admit though it was very hard to cut the New Designer Fabric…. It is so beautiful, I just want to hoard it …..it will be hard but I do have some plans for this fabric.. you just wait and see …

If you have not recieved you Holiday Mini Catalog in mail please contact me ASAP and I will get one to you…..September 1st is almost here…

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Vintage Gifts with Stampin’ Up Crochet Trim

Ciao Bella,

       Wow that summer cold that took me out last week…was one Monster of a cold… I thought I was feeling good enough to go to the Farmer's Market…boy was I wrong…It set me back all weekend…..Ok enough of the whinny …I was able to create a little gift…Now I didn't come up with this all by myself… A Stampin' Up sister demo, did the original …this is just my take on her idea…..In any case  it is still a wonderful gift ideal….

Take a look

Aren't they the cutest…. They are pin cushions jars…..the tops of the jar is a pin cushion and the jar it self could be filled with buttons, brad, ribbon scraps, candy…or anything you can think of …

This one features the New Big Designer Button from the up coming Holiday Mini Catalog and

Basic Pearls(119247)pg. 188 in the IB&C….

Ok I have to admit I went a little crazy, I just couldn't stop adding the Designer Button on pg 186 in the IB&C and More of those Basic Pearls…I was just having so much fun ….

Here is a more vintage feel with the new Antique Brads(117273) on pg 187 of the IB&C and the New Victoria 5/8' Crochet Trim(118481) on page 190 in the IB&C

This last one, has to be my favorite, again with the Victoria Crochet Trim(118481) and the Antique Brads (117273)…

Wouldn't these be a great gift…for the sewing friend of course but was about your child's teacher…she could keep a roll of sticker in it or  maybe some binder clips…or your co-worker, to keep paper clips or rubber bands …or in a bathroom to hold some bath salts….

I would love to show you how to make these, just email me and we can have a private class or get a group of friends together and have a party….

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Back to Market, Farmer’s Market

Ciao Bella,

                Sorry for being MIA, I seemed to have caught one of those dog days of summer colds…aren't they the worst…

Anyway…I will be at the Hinesville Farmer's Market today…with BUILD A BEAR !!!!!! Come join me in making a Build a Bear Puppets for only $1.

I will also be giving away the new Up Coming Holiday Mini Catalogs…..and taking class sign ups for my fall and holiday classes …..these classes will fill up fast … so sign up today…and get a start on your Holiday now ….

So stop by and say hello, …

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More Spooky Sneak Peaks

Ciao Bella,

      I hope every had a great weekend… I know I did…I has a blast playing with all my new Stampin' Up! from the New Holiday Mini Catalog…I can't get enough … it is soooo soooo much fun … I really haven't been this excited… in a while ….and  I'm in love with the Wicked Cool stamp set in the New Idea Book &Catalog…

Now before I show you this card …I want you to know I had so much fun…. Normally I do clean and simple or vintage …but with this card I just couldn't stop… for me it is a bit over the top…

First I used the Wicked Cook stamp set (120600) on pg. 23 in the IB&C, Razzleberry Card Stock and Basic Black Card Stock and of the Bat Punch (119279) on pg 200 in IB&C….I also used the New Decorative Label punch(120907) and the Oval punch (120908), both are on pg. 25 in the Holiday Mini…and before I forget I also used the Black Flourish Designer Jewels ( 129988) on pg.8…I love these little self adhesive jewels….. 

 Now lets look a little closer

Look at the Raven Lace ( 120988) pg 8 of the NEW HOLIDAY MINI Catty to be released September 1st. Then of course there is this NEW Champagne Glass Glitter( 120997) pg 21 in the Soon to be released holiday mini catalog…Don't you just love it … I love all things shinny but not really a glitter girl… but with this soon to be released glitter… I think I'm in Love…It can go from Spooky to Vintage with just a twitch of a witches nose…  

I love to hear from you …I just love comments…

If you are interested in any of these great products or want to the first to get the NEW HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG…email me …I'm here to serve you and show you how to make your creativity shine

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Silhouettes on a roll…

Ciao Bella,

              I have been on a roll with this Silhouette Sentiments( Free Hostess Set pg 11) stamp set…Usually I'm all about the girly vintage or the super clean and simple…but I have found this stamp set really versatile…and it lends it self to al sorts of creative moods…Yesterday I mentioned  how great this set was for transitioning from summer to fall…so yesterday I showed you bright colors, today it's a much more fall feel and do I dare to say Masculine as well…

Take a look…

These 3 X 3 note cards are super simple and not a girly flower or heart in sight…I think any male would love to receive these and possibly even give these as well. There is a definite shortage of cards for a man to give in the Thank You category… it seams their only option is basic white with a only a thank you stamped on the front…

This note features just basic stamping and a little Sponging in Early Espresso Classic Ink (119670) pg 169 in the IB&C. It also features the new brads that look like tiny metal buttons, these can be found in the Vintage Trinkets (118764) pg 187 in the IB&C…

On this note card all I did was leave off the Bling….and change the card stock color from Early Espresso to Night of Navy…

On this last close up the only change here was the Card Stock Color Is now Crumb Cake and I added a little piece of Linen Thread ( 140199) pg 190 in the IB&C, to give it a little more texture…

Wouldn't a set of thesee be a great gift at the office for anybody…..These are so easy easy to make that even a 1st time stamper can make these and bask in the glow of "you made these"…..

If you would like to learn to make these, I would love to show you how  or if you need any of the supplies needed to make this just email me and we can something set up ….

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Silhouette Sentimets perfect of end of summer

Ciao Bella

              With the end of summer right around the corner… it's true… I can almost smell Fall… I thought I would make up some cards using the NEW LEVEL 1 Hostess Set Silhouette Sentiments…..with some of our new colors

Here is a card I made up for a customer, using the new color Marina Mist…..there also is a sneak peek if the NEW Oval Punch that will be featured in the Holiday Mini Catalog Starting Sept 1st. Don't you just live the new lace trim on pg.190 of the Idea Book & Catalog.

Here is a set of 3×3 note cards, this time I used Daffodil Delight Card Stock. This little set would make a perfect little gift for a co- worker. This stamp set is not one I would go for right away, but after playing with it yesterday and seeing just how great this set is … there are all sorts of ideas that keep popping into my head….

If you need any of these new colors or want to be one of the First to get the New Holiday Mini Catalog…just email …

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