New MDS downloads and Mama’s Bag Tutorial

Ciao Bella,

 Stampin Up has released some new Digital Downloads for My Digital Studio… and they are just PERFECT for Christmas…..

So if you have the My Digital Studio… You have to get these…..Just click on my shop Now Button ! and away you go

Now Yesterday I featured these little Babies …. Mama Needs a New Bag…

I have had such a over welming response and and requests for a tutorial that I did just that … Made a Tutorial…

In making this Tutorial ..as easy as the project is…It's time for me to up grade to videos… but I can't afford a Video Camera, right now … so I had to make it the old fashion way… PDF with pictures…

So .. It's time …I have to start charging for some of my tutorials… I know Gasp!!!! I hate it too …but I have decided that all monies from the tutorial will go toward buying a video camera…That means for all my followers who read my blog and send me emails asking if I'm really that funny, or love my style …will get to see the full frontal truth…..I'm the crazy demo who can't cut a straight line to save her life…..

So I am offering the tutorial on Mama's New Bag , gift card holder for $2.95…..just hit the PayPal button below and I will email you all 5 pages, big and easy to read direction and Pictures…..Written in only my signature style…..Making it easy you to follow and enjoy…..

Now If you are a SUDSOL sister, just hang with me on this for a couple days..

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Need a New Handbag?

Ciao Bella,

      While I am at craft fairs I do demonstrations of different Products or Projects…This last weekend was no different…One of the Projects I demonstrated was gift card holders.. I really like these gift card holders because they can be used for Christmas but also anytime of the year…And they look like Hand bags…. I'm such a girly girl … I love my hand bags .. I can't have too many …so what better gift card holder than a hand bag … at least in my book….. 

Now I will say… the projects I demonstrate at craft fair type events don't usually have an over amount of Bling, on them …Glitter and such are a little hard and messy to demonstrate outside in the elements…..and I want to Demonstrate projects that YOU can be inspired by and CREATE…

Here are some close ups on the individual Hand Bags

This one is a Tote Bag That I used Newsprint Designer Series Paper,  I also used the new Extra Large tag Punch From the Holiday Mini and the Stamp is From the Stamp Set Tags till Christmas…Now the tag is just tied on to the handle so that could be removed and the gift card holder could be saved and reused to a different occasion …

This little baby is a clutch bag, I used the same Newsprint Designer Series paper but I also ran Cherry Cobbler Card Stock through my Big Shot using the Top Note Die to make the top of the bag and some Antique Lace Trim for the Handle

Here is the same thing again, but by Moving the Antique Lace Trim to a top placement I now have a classic Handbag. I also used an Antique Brad as a focal point … I also love the music on this bag running up and down rather than the usual left to right …..

This is such an easy project .. If you missed my demonstration this last weekend and would like to learn to make these … Just Email Me …I will set up a class and by the end of this 1 hour Class, you will have made 4 or 5 of these …how easy is that …

Contact me now to set up your private class or a class for you and your friends….

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A Scrappers Ornament

Ciao Bella,

               I hope you all had a safe Halloween, I know I had a fun time meeting some of my neighbors …I had some of my Halloween Craft Fair Items left over an thought what a great way to meet my neighbors…I handed out regular Candy to the kids… but the moms would stay at the curb… so I started yelling …"I have Mom treats"…you would be surprised how many RAN up to me saying … Mom treats… I have never got those before…It has confirmed to me that it doesn't matter how old you are …Trick or Treat-ing is fun …

So With Halloween officially over …And Today being All Saints Day…not a big holiday in the US but in Europe …it officially marks the Start of the Christmas Season …you try shopping today in Europe today … it will rival our Day after Thanksgiving…..lol… I thought I would share a Christmas Ornament that is a great Project for everyone…even the scrapbooker …..

This little Christmas ornament, is so cute and is perfect for those School Pictures that should be arriving anytime now… I used the Big Shot and the Big Square Scallop Die to make the base of METAL  and the Crumb Cake Card stock …Yes the Big Shot can cut metal …I used Metal Flashing from my local home improvement store…I also used my crop-a-dile to punch a hole in the top to tie my linen tread , for the hanger…

after that I just layered and decorated with the  Boughs and Bells stamp set added a couple of brad and mini library clips…and I did use Sticky Strip to adhere the card stock to the metal… I didn't worry about it the metal showed or not … a little peeking of it is good, so it can catch the light of your Christmas tree…..I left mine simple, but I think I will make a few more with the new glass glitter  or maybe some gold waffle paper… who knows…..

If you would like to make one of the these or just need the supplies  email me  and I will be more than happy to assist you …

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Dashing and Dasher

Ciao Bella,

   What a weekend, It was so great to meet so many of you this week at the Hinesville Oktober Fest…We are going to have so much fun this holiday season … I can't wait till your workshops…

Today I thought I would share my booth from the Fest…

This was the Card and Gift Side of my booth….

Here is a close up of the Halloween Section of the table…

This is my demonstration area… The Big Shot was a big Hit, That is my son Patrick in the Background…He is such a good kid, he came with me both days just to help me set up and tear down and not to forget the occasional bathroom break …lol…..

Over here was the "retired" table ….everything from stamps to accessories…

Here is a card I made and sold in Packs in 10 with envelopes….

Tomorrow I will you a few more items I sold…

Don't Forget … Today is the last Day for the CLEARANCE RACK BLITZ…..with Items up to 80% off……..

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Hinesville Oktober Fest and Craft Fair…

Ciao Bella,

             Today is the day… I will have a booth today and tomorrow at the Hinesville OktoberFest….I will have lots of new items for sale…and lots of Demonstrations … Including the Big Shot ….

    I will have craft supplies, cards , gifts, and will also be able to take your order for SU merchandise or Sign Up for My Classes….

I am so excited … I hope to see  you there….. 

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Trick or Treat But not something to eat

Ciao Bella,

     Halloween is getting closer and close… those ghost and goblins will be spooking around in no time…Are you ready ?…

Today I have a No Candy treat that still is a sweet treat… this would be a perfect alternative for a class party, scouts party or any other event that you just might not want that much candy…..

Here is a close up of these super easy pencil treats

It is just 2 punches, 1 stamp set , ribbon and a little Smooch.

I used the Wicked Cool Stamp Set (120600 )pg 23 in the IB&C, and stamped my bats and cobwebs…and then gave it a little Smooch Spritz(1187700,pg. 195 of the IB&C….. oh I did this on 1 sheet of Crumb Cake Card stock … THEN I cut the card stock into the strips to make the pouches. I used the new Decorative Label Punch to out the Spooky , Punch out a few colorful Bats, add some ribbon and you done …..

Want even easier ? check these out

These were made with all punches and scraps…..Same supplies just no measuring … they were fun to make as well.

I got the pencils at a $1 store, so it makes the project very affordable for a group party.

Now if you like these but don't want to make them yourself, I will have these for sale at the Hinesville Oktober Fest on Friday October 15th and Saturday October the 16th…

I will also have Pumpkin Poop and Eyes Of Newt, Halloween Cupcake toppers, not to mention Christmas cards and gifts…I will also be demonstrating rubber stamping and how to use the Big Shot..

I hope to see you there…

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Something Wicked this Way Comes

Ciao Bella,

          I am so excited this morning… I was working on party favors for my "quick I need a favor Class" and I was looking for something a little different. Well thanks to my sister demo, Kimberly Van D., who inspired these grown up party favors…take a look

Aren't they so way cool…and way grown up …and they are meant to hang on one of those spooky decorative trees…but alas I don't have one of those…so I used what I had … here they are hanging …

OMWord, I just couldn't stop adding things to them I think I used just about every embellishment in the Holiday Mini Catalog….

This one is the simplest of them all …I used the Newsprint Designer Series Paper(117166) pg. 175 in the IB&C, for all the Treat Cones. The stamp set is Wicked Cool (120600)pg. 23 in the IB&C, the Bitty Bat punch (119279) on pg 201 in the IB&C. and I'm not sure if you can see it too well but I used Smooch Spritz in Log Cabin((119921) and Vanilla Shimmer (118772) , both are on pg. 195 in the IB&C…

This one has the new Waffle Paper, Champagne Glass Glitter, new Label Punch and the Raven Jewels…all from the Holiday Mini Catalog…and I'd list the catty numbers for you but my mini catty is in the car and it is raining Bats and Broom Sticks right now…lol

This one has the Raven Lace Trim and Extra Large Buttons from the Holiday Mini Catalog, and there is another Black Jewel on there. This one might be my favorite on to make.

This last one I have to admit I did go over the top …More Black Raven Lace Trim, Black Jewels, Designer Jewels Basic Pearls, Paper Daisies, Mini Vintage Tag, Vintage Trinkets and I used the New Clear Scalloped Rectangle Sizzlet from the Mini Catalog….

Are these not the most grown up Halloween Fun…you have ever seen…

As I said if you are signed up for my "quick I need a favor" class … you will get to make one of these …is that not the best …

Ok … also this week starts my 12 weeks of Christmas emails…my gift to you for being loyal customers and friends… If you are already receiving my monthly newsletter you are all set…If not , be sure to subscribe today so you don't miss a thing …there is a box up at the top of the page one the left hand side…just for my newsletter…

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I’m Watching You…

Ciao Bella,

           Where did the time go? I almost forgot to post today….busy busy I'm telling you…crazy busy…where is my brain ?

Or should I say where are my EYES…to keep them on the clock and keep them on YOU!!!!!

Today's share is a sneak peak at one of the seven projects we will be making at my "Quick I Need a Favor" class on October 4th or October 5th…

This class is all about making party favors. Party favors can be expensive and time consuming…I can teach YOU how to make the most of your time and money…

So let's take a peek …

I used the Got Treats Stamp Set ( 120627) pg 55 in the IB&C, for my image. I used the Bitty Box & Envelope Die( 115967) pg 205, in my Big Shot to make the box…Now it is simple as run the Die through the BigShot, 1 stamped image, and two quick punches…your are done for the outside that is…..

Now the inside…

BOO!!!  isn't that so cute…I told you I was keeping my eye on you…I used some mini glue dots(103683) pg. 197 in the IB&C, to "keep my eyes on you"….

I can't wait to make some more…I'll be making them for the Hinesville Oktberfest…..

Here is some more information about my class…

Quick I Need a Favor!!!!!

Mon. Oct 4 6:30pm or

Tues. Oct 5 10am

Fee: $35, due NLT Sept 27.

Need a party favor but there is no time and you are on a budget? Let me show you how to make your own party favors. Once you know just how simple they can be, you will never buy your favors again. In this hands on Class you will go home with 7 different party favors and be the talk of town at your next party…

So Remember I'll be keeping my eyes on you!!!   Email Me if you would like to join the class..

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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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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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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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Spooky New Treat Box- Sneak Peek

Ciao Bella,

          I have been stamping Crazy….. Halloween has to be one of my favorite holidays…So when I saw Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini that will be available September 1st… I knew I was just going to have to show you all this great stuff….I'm really excited about this new Mini catalog ….I can't wait till September 1st to give you a copy…..so let's get started

Isn't this the cutest card? It features the new Wicked Cool stamp set (120600) on pg. 23 the the NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog…along with the NEW Bat Punch (119279) on pg. 201….Now the Sneak Peak ….The Raven Lace Trim (120988) in the New Holiday Mini ….it is SOSOOOO COOOOL…..

Now check this out …..

OMG….. Look at this new Candy Wrapper Die for the BIG SHOT( 120890) pg. 10 in the Soon to Be Released Holiday Mini…..and there is that Raven Lace Trim and Wicked Cool Stamp Set….. Do you See another something New?????

How about  the NEW Extra-Large Punch Decorative Label ( 120907) pg. 25 in The Holiday Mini Catalog

I enjoyed making these so much… I'm going to use them as my projects at my September Workshops…..So if you want to be the first to make these projects email me today to your workshop scheduled…

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Fresh Cards from a fresh new Idea Book and Catalog

Ciao Bella,

              In the midst of getting my floor finally re-floored with hardwood after the sewer flood in my home…I thought I would share some fresh ideas I got at the Stampin' Up convention …Card swapping is great fun at convention not only do you trade ideas but you get to meet fabulous new stamping friends…so today I thought I'd show you a few cards I received with new sets from the catalog…

This card Is made by my friend Kelly Acheson , and it features the new stamp On the Green, (117139) and it is a a la carte stamp found on page 19 of the New Idea Book and Catalog

This card features the new stamp set  Cute by the Inch, ( 116992) and is a level 2 hostess set…this card was made by Linda Hardy from Kennewick Wa..

This beautiful card made by Diane Silver in MT. Airy, MD features our new Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Elegant Lines, Elegant Lines is also part of the Elegant Occasions Suite on pages 66 and 67 in the new Idea Book and Catalog. It also features our New Half Back pearls (119247) there are a 150 self adhesive half backed pearls in every package… I'm just waiting for Mr. UPS to deliver my box of goodies that has these jewels in it….I can't wait to play with them ….. 

Don't Forget ….

I am raising money for Ronald McDonald Charities… $20.00 will get you this Exploding Scrap Box all pre cut and ready to assemble with a step by step tutorial ….my goal is to raise enough funds to buy at least 2 Ronald Mc Donald houses their own Big Shot Machine and Build a Bear dies..wont you help me make these Kids Holiday a little brighter…

To purchase this Exploding Scrap Box to help a childs holiday be a little brighter …email for a PayPal invoice, If you are a demonstrator and interested in purchasing enough for a class email for bulk pricing….

thanks for helping put a smile on a child.

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Off to the Salt Palace

Ciao Bella,

               Today I am leaving for Salt Lake City for the annual Stampin' Up! Convention…….I am sooooo excited….I can't stand it …..

 Since I'm going to be away for a week ….I thought I would leave you with a little something to keep you going…..some blog candy…….

  If you order through my online shop now button your name will be placed in a drawing for a

FREE Stamp Set

and

a surprise gift from the convention …..

and

The person who has the largest order through my online store ( just click the SHOP NOW button the right hand side) will get a

FREE CLASS for her and 6 of her best friends…

So you need to place your order by Sunday July 25th and I will post the winners on Wednesday July 28th….

So to give you some inspiration here are a few projects I'm taking with me to the convention …..

This is a gift for a very special friend, who I only get to see at Stampin' Up! events …it is a little note pad with pen so she can keep track of any notes she might have at convention …

here is the supply list :

Stamp Sets:  Tiny Tags, 118091, and Artistic Etchings 120573,

Card Stock : Marina Mist 105120, Cherry Cobbler 119685, Daffodil Delight 119683……All of the colors are new to Stampin' Up!'s color collections

INK:   Cherry Cobbler 119669

Accessories:  Vintage Wallpaper, Textured Impressions Folder 120175, NEW Mini Vintage Tags 118763, NEW 2 3/8' Scallop Circle Punch 118874, Fancy Flower Punch 118073, 13/4' Extra large Circle Punch , Rhinestone Brads 109110,

This is a little card and when your done with the card the Jumbo paper clip slides out , and now you have a bookmark…..

This is a vintage christmas decoration…..

I will have so much to share when I return …..but don't forget to place your order , so you can be entered in the drawing

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Fabric Flowers and a day at the Spa

Ciao Bella ,

    Today is just a quick share on some projects that I made for the Hinesville Farmer's Market…..

          This First one, I used the BIG SHOT with the (113439) with the Stampin' Up Flower Folds Die (115970) and the Stampin Up Beautiful Butterflies Die(114507)… to make the fabulous pins…..

Next is what I call my "Spa in a Box", inside has nail polish, nail file, facial mask, hair band,tea bag , lip gloss and of course it wouldn't be complete without a few pieces of Chocolate…..

I used Stampin' Up Vintage Vogue stamp set( 118598) in clear mount, pixie pink ribbon, …..I just love this … and it is perfect gift for just about anything ….

If you can't make it to the Hinesville Farmer's Market and you would like to purchase one of these, feel free to email me    and I will be more than happy to take your order…..

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