Christmas Eztragavaganza

Ciao Bella,

           Today is the day!!!!! Registration is NOW Open for the November 5th Christmas Extravaganza…..

You will make a 17 page Tri-Fold Scrapbook…..

This Scrapbook Features Morning Mocha Specialty Designer Series Paper…..and the New Luxurious New Quilted Satin Ribbon from the New Holiday Mini Catalog …..

A Gift Card Holder …..

 This features the New Stocking Die and Snow Burst Embossing folder…….From the Mini catty as well …….

You will also make a stack of Gorgeous Christmas Cards…..and The Cutest… Most perfect 3-D surprise gift …..

   This Christmas Extravaganza will take place at Island Realty in Midway, Ga.  on Hwy 84 , just west of I-95…from 10:00 Am to 3:00pm …..Lunch will be provided …..to keep our cost down we are asking you bring a snack to share…….

The cost is only $30…..yep that's it for all these great holiday projects…..Now to sound like an infomercial …you can get this for 1/2 price …..when you order place a $15 ( before S&H&tax ) or more on the day of the event….I will credit your order …so It's like getting the class 1/2 price …..

Did I mention there will be door prizes?…..

You need to hurry seating will be limited …..Registration ends October 20th…..

Just click the button below to register………

Christmas Extravaganza

Saturday, November 5th

10am – 3pm  

Island Realty( HWY 84 and I95)

$30

Your payment holds your spot in class.

No refunds given due to preorder of class materials. In the event you need to cancel your attendance in class, a packet of supplies with instruction or links to photos will be given.

 Register Now!!!!!

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Santa’s Holiday Extravaganza

Ciao Bella,

           I have a treat for you ….If you live in the Georgia Coastal Low Land area….. On November 5th, I am having a Holiday stamp camp …..I'm still working on the details ….and next week some time I will have it ALL for you …..but today I thought I would share a sneak peek …of my favorite project….. a Tri-Flip-Fold scrapbook…..

I love Morning Mocha Designer Series Paper…..I also love how this album has a Christmas feel without screaming Christmas…..perfect for gift giving…….

are you ready to see a sneak peek of some of the page layouts?……. 

In this Holiday Extravaganza…..everything will be cut and scored for you….with a packet of direction with Photos of every layout …..and there are 14 layouts…..and notice …there isn't any bling … you will get your own set of bling …..to do or place where ever YOU want…..I will have a sample of this book with bling at the camp …for those who would rather not have to think…..I like to give every one their choice of personalization ….

So be on the look out for more pictures of different projects and the other good stuff …..

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Paisley Petals Recycled Bank

Ciao Bella,

      I have been trying to think of away to save money for my trip to the Stampin' Up Convention next year AND save Money for My High School Senior ….who's Senior trip is 10 days in Europe….10 days at $2500.oo, plus all the other senior costs…..so this is what I came up with …..

I washed out a 12 oz Plastic Coke Bottle and dressed it up with some In Color Designer Series paper and some Paisley Petals Designer Series paper and added a little ribbon…..Now I can't remember if it is a 16 oz or the 20 oz plastic bottle but either case … if you fill it with dimes …when it full you should have roughly $300… give or take …..

So I thought that was a neat little trick and I always have Plastic beverage bottles….so I thought I would be a little greener and make my new bank as pretty as possible…..So I then decieded I needed a reminder on my Bank to help keep me motivated …..

So I added a tag… just some punches and a hand written label ….. too stinkin cute… who wouldn't remember to save with a cute reminder bank like this …

Oh yeah …. for those of you who would be interested in Sponsoring my son … email me and I will send you the information needed….

Thanks for dropping by today

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Scrapbooking Best Friends Forever

Ciao Bella,

        I haven't done a scrapbook page in a while and i was thinking it was about time…And on one of the Stampin' Up Demo Professional groups I belong to , they had a layout in their Weekly Scrapbooking Challenge that really just …spoke to me…I instantly know what to create…..so here it is …..

I used the Best Friends Forever Stamp Set,  it is awesome for creating scrapbooks …take the BFF out and you could have an entire album done …all you would have to do is change up some of the bling and placement of the pictures ….I bet you could ….really….

Here is a little close up …. I used only In- Colors…Pool Party, Island Indigo, Cameo Coral, Lucky Limeade, and Poppy Parade, and I also used Glimmer Brads…I also used the Two Tags Die for my bigshot to create my photo mats….Since I was using such vibrant colors but still wanting a vintage-ish feel …I used confetti White Card Stock…..as my base …..

This stamp set is so versatile …. I made a matching card…..Did I tell you … I used vanilla Smooch Spritz on both the page and the card … it is my favorite for sparkle…..actually …..my whole desk is covered in Smooch Spritz…..because I'm too lazy ….I just move paper and stuff out of the way …and spritz away…..Some days you would think I was part of the Twilight cast , because somehow I get it all over  me including my face…lol

Ok back to the card…the same elements ….almost the same focal point ….again this could a thank you card or a birthday card …just change the BFF to what ever your heart desires…..  

Now BIG Reminders …….Tomorrow …Tomorrow …Tomorrow

 yep the BUY 3 get 1 free ENDS TOMORROW !!!!!!!

 STampin Up campaign Against Breast Cancer ENDS TOMORROW!!!!!!!

YEP ….. the Summer Mini Catty Ends TOMORROW ….

So it time to get those things you have been putting Off …….It's Now or Never ……….

all you have to do is click my Shop now button …. you don't even have to get dressed …stay in your PJs….but you still need to just get before it's gone ….

See you tomorrow

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Let Your Freak Flag Fly…..

Ciao Bella,

      When I was at the Stampin Up Region we were challenged to make our creativity a priority….creativity is something everyone has whether they think so or not …Believe it or not … most people think I'm creative… I am not so much…on average it takes me anywhere from 2-4 hours to design a card or scrap page….longer if I'm doing an artsy fartsy project…..Now lucky for me, making cards for workshops, cards that the new to stamping can do ….those come much easier to me…and they are some of my favorite cards to make…no brain power required…lol I think of it as cards … you…my customer want to make…and CAN make on your own…everyone enjoys looking at the fancy smancy stuff, but when It comes right down to it…we are always most comfortable with what we can …with a stretch out side the line …here and there…..

Before I move on let tell you a little secret…and for the few of you I have met you can testify to this…. I suck and language and grammar…..and writing a blog every day is all about that…..so I got creative and stayed true to me ….and write my blog as if I'm actually having a chat with you … yep…this is pretty much how I speak…a little all over the place…a little rambly…and I also think spell check is the great invention to man kind…lol…..So Today I'm letting my Freak Flag Fly ….

So Back to this challenge Stampin Up gave me..

".Creativity and making it a priority in your life, not an "extra". Not only is having creative time fun, but it is good for your health. It is a good stress reliever and release. She indicated that everyone is creative, even if you don't think you are. The more you work at it, the more creative you will be.

Carrie demonstrated a creative journal she's been working on and a list of activities to do with the journal to help boost creativity.

• She stressed not trying to do things in order, but randomly. Don't necessarily start at the beginning of the book, but somewhere in the middle or at the back.
• Don't over think the activities, just do them.
• Don't compare your journal to anyone else's. There is no right or wrong way.
• There is no such thing as a do-over. Do not remove pages; there are no mistakes.

Here is a picture of the SU staff, showing a page of there Journal …

I have to admit I didn't get a good photo of this …but lucky for you a sister Demo Debbie N. got this great shot and I'm borrowing it …..

so here is what they gave us…..

a 5 x5 on board art journal, card stock, linen thread, and the new baby clothes pins…and of course directions on how to make the cover Donna Griffith made… well ….I loved donna Flower and such by it's not quite me and it wouldn't be a creative challenge if Copied hers…So I am going to let me FREAK FLAG FLY again…and design my own ….

SO … for the next few months every Friday, I'm going to show you how my creative challenge is going…..

You might have noticed I keep saying Freak Flag Fly… To me ….everybody has a little something that is different and unique to them…and that is what makes each person special …and allot of times people try and hide  it …. but I say let it fly….freak might not be the best word choice for everybody but it is for me…

So Let the Freak Flag Fly on Fridays…..perfect for getting your Silly on ….on Saturdays don't you think…

Have a great weekend

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Shopping bags and Feilds of Flowers?

Ciao Bella,

       Well we are almost done with my week of pictures from the regional Stampin up Event …..

Here are today's shares … not so simple but really caught my eye …so remember if one of these is your let me know ..so I can give you credit …..

Are those not pretty ….

so how about these …..

I have to say….I love this card….it is a wedding card, but change the greeting and the colors and it can be for any occasion … This is definitely one to copy…I really would love to give the creator of this card credit when I offer this in my workshops ….

I love this stamp set … Field Flowers I think …it is definitely on my wish list …….This card didn't photograph as well as I had hoped …it is just stunning in person ….the colors really pop and give it a WOW factor …..that is amazing …

On this one don't you lust love those ribbon flowers …. all these cards today just inspired me to go and create ….I'm working on a few things that I hope you will enjoy in the coming days…..

If you have questions just email me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

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Inspiration and Creativity…

  Ciao Bella,

         I must have been more under the weather than I thought…I just found what I thought was Monday's post in my draft folder…so today you get two post…..

Today I'm featuring some of my Favorite cards that were on the display boards at the regional in Charlotte. These are what will be inspiring me in the next few weeks….Now because they were on the display boards I don't know who to give the creative genius award to … so if it is yours…be sure to let me know ….

I just love the simplicity of this card…I can't get any easier than this but still has all the WOW Factor

I guess today's theme is clean and simple…I just love this card …the new In Colors, and I'm so happy that the clearly for you stamp set made it to the big Catty…that's where that butterfly comes from …..

I really need to start doing black and white cards…So simple and all the drama….I just love this card….It really pops in person …..this photo just doesn't do it justice….

Don't forget to stock up on you favorite Designer series paper the Buy 3 get one Free is available for another week  so Do it now …..

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Stampin Weekend with my Sisters

Ciao Bella,

            What a weekend… it was just one OMG moment after another….and meeting to many of my sister demos/ blog lurkers…all the wonderful things  you all had to say…truly touched my heart…If it wasn't so shocked ,,,I think I would have cried…lol  So thank you …it meant so much to me….So now I'm going to ask you a little favor….leave a comment once in a while … Sometimes I think I'm only blogging for myself …lol

Ok … Usually at Stampin Up events Shelli the Company CEO/Founder is always available for photos or a quick chat… but the lines for this are so long ….like an hour or more…that I never really inclined to that… But here in Charlotte…it was such a small group, that the line was only a few minutes and we were able to a little more than a meet and great ….you felt like you really got to spend some time with Shelli…..

here is a photo of me and Shelli, now I need to warn you …I don't photograph well …so be warned …

Did I not warn you so …I look like a star struck goof ball…..we won't even go into my new Diet that I'm starting …lol

this weekend was non stop and with all big crowd gather places …the Germs…I think I have come down with a little bug …so I'm off to get some rest …..

see you tomorrow

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Morning Mocha Christmas stamp Camp

Ciao Bella,

                 Are you ready for it? it will be here before you know it? What am I talking about?

Christmas of course…..I know we barely have our kids back to school ….but I want you to Save The Date…November 5th …..For a Everything Christmas Stamp Camp …..There will be all sorts of projects…this will be one full day of stamping and creating everything Christmas…..In fact myself and my sister Demo and Bestie Lucia are right now designing away for this event…..We have so many ideas…I hope we can fit them all into just one day …..

So today …I thought I would share … some sneak peeks of one of the projects I'm working on right now…

Now these pictures are what I call designer pictures….pictures that I send to Lucia and say "what do you think of this or that"…….and then I cropped them down , as to not give away all the surprises of the stamp camp…

are you ready?

SO ? …….What do you think?  Pretty Cool huh? …..what you see may or may not be in the final version …we may swap out colors or accessories for Items from the Upcoming Holiday Mini Catty…that will be released on September 1st. …now how cool is that ? ….what I will tell you is we will be using Morning Mocha Specialty Designer Series Paper…..Why is this DSP a " Specialty" DSP ? … because see the crumb cake with early espresso swirls and the Black on Black pieces?   they are Flocked ….so they are soft and fuzzy …too cool …..

Don't forget to Save The Date, November 5th, so you can make this awesome project….

You can email me now to reserve your seat and be the first to get all the updates and more sneak peaks ….and how about 5 extra Door Prize Tickets?…..if you email me to reverse your seat Before August 31st…..

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Who are those Kids?…..

Ciao Bella,

     Last Sunday was my 18th wedding anniversary to my very sweet prince of a husband …and to celebrate 18 years ….. I made a little Scrap page …that will eventually get framed …..

Are you ready to see me in a picture? I know …..Me showing pictures of myself is very rare…..

I know pretty scary…..I look at the photo from 1993, taken 3 days before we got married and it was taken by his stepmother ….who I just met with his father about an hour before the picture was taken …..anyway… I look at that picture and think … Who in the World are those kids…and are they old enough to get married? lol…..

I used the Notable Ornate Stamp Set ….. and the Size of the page is new to me at 8 x 8,  but Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, were the main colors …with some Pretty in Pink accents… Some victoria lace and Baja breeze seem binding ribbon …just for fun …..and of course it wouldn't be me …if I didn't have pearls and rhinestones…  Even with all the girly stuff … my husband loves the page …and it was his idea to frame it …..

Here is just a quick look at a card I design using Mr. Snail , from button buddies… this card was a reject for the FREE CLASS I'm Having on August 23 and 24th …..

He didn't quite make the cut … he is cute, but I wanted something a bit more for the class… He won't be forgotten, he will find a new life as my August Workshop Make and Take….. I have a few dates open of August so If you would like to Meet Mr Snail and have a great time with all your friends making your own Mr. Snail …..Contact me Today to set up your workshop…It's easy…to have a workshop …and I'll even make it easier by doing it in MY HOME… no cleaning for you …..

All you have to do is get started is email me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com , and I will get you on your way to a fun night of stamping, friends and free Stampin Up Products…..what are you waiting for ?

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Snips and Snails

ciao Bella,

         Snips and snails and Puppy dog tails … Isn't that what they say little boys are made of …not today

 I've been working my way through each image in the Button Buddies Stamp Set…This little snail is almost as cute as the little piggy…The snail image can work simply by itself or can be a cute accent in a nature inspired card …

I'll I did here was just stamp the little guy and add a button from our Brights Collection of buttons… Just in case you haven't heard it enough … this stamp set is designed to go with Stampin' Up's Button Collections

I did add two little brads from the Brights collection as well, …just for some added pop…

This time I just stamp my image and punched it out, then using the 5 petal flower punch and the large scallop circle punch, I made my layers … it's almost like he is sitting in a flower… I did use a Glimmer Brad, instead of a button…If you haven't tried these you really should… they are the perfect way to add a little glittery shimmer and shine with out all the fuss and muss of glue or glitter….

This 3×3 note card, I think is my favorite of the set. I love how this little snail is inching his way through the garden …a cute little accent for just about any occasion you could think of with little note card…I used the Just Believe Stamp Set for my garden background…and stamped my little snail guy and then …are you ready … I "fussy cut" him out …I know …You know I hate to fussy cut anything …I'm telling you… It all comes from Kindergarten…when I failed straight lines and scissors…scared me for life… 

So is the snail cute or what? ….I'm thinking I just might have to make a full size card with him in the garden …

Ok well I'm off for today …and long day of house cleaning that I didn't done yesterday … I ended up driving my friend on a 6 hour turn around trip to Florida, to pick up her truck driver husband… he was in a accident … no worries … he is fine …but his 18 wheeler was not so lucky ….but that's a story for another day …

Reminder….. I have a few spots open in my Royal Stampers on a Not SO Royal Budget Club …so RSVP today to reserve your seat in the Club…

If you have question or comments or want to purchase and of the Stampin Up products I've shown you today….. All you have to do is email me at    Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

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Royal Stamping On A Not So Royal Budget…

Ciao Bella,

           I'm soooo sooo Super EXCITED TODAY!!!!!!… This Club has been a long time coming….I have been trying for a long time now , to figure out how to work this out…..Combining the new stamper and a club…..AND make it SUPER EASY on the BUDGET…..Money is so tight right now …..I can't even get all the super cool new stamps and accessories in the NEW IDEA BOOK & CATALOG, that I want …..

So what I came up with is …. a starter set of supplies for $50, upon joining, then at each monthly meeting you purchase more Stampin Up products…just $25 a month,…..for 6 months…..each month I will give you a suggested list of products , so you can slowly build your supplies… Now I know that the starter set of supplies is going to be tough….I get it …..what I need you to know is that …I giving you FREE Shipping and Handling on that order and you will use those basic supplies for the entire 6 months ….. no using it once and in the closet it goes…nope not going to happen …Also you will make ALL your Christmas Card, Cards for every birthday, new baby, thank yous …..everything…enough for an entire year….and maybe even a few christmas presents…and a scrap book page or two…..

Club Meetings are just once a month … in a relaxing CHILD FREE atmosphere…and are only 2 hours long…so you are in and out ….. you are welcome to stay and visit a little longer but I know time is just as short as money these days ….

so you want to see what the starter set of Supplies are ….. I'm so excited about this … I don't even have this stamp set yet …It's Brand New in the idea book & catalog…..

Easy Events

in Clear Mount

A Set of Stampin Spots

from the Brights Collection

1 Classic Ink Pad in Early Espresso

A Few Surprises, I Promise Will Delight You…

Ok now that we got the fun stuff out of the way, next is the formal information …..

Royal Stamper Club

(The Club for Stampers on a Super Tight Non Royal Budget)

This club is designed for anyone who is on a budget, looking to save money on greeting cards and gifts’, looking to connect with friends and family, make new friends, enjoys stamping or wants to learn how.

In this club, you will learn the art of paper crafting on a budget, with minimal supplies. During club meetings, I will teach you the art of rubber stamping and paper crafting.  Projects include greeting cards for all major holidays, your Christmas cards, thank you notes, party favors, and even a few gifts…

The club will have 1 organizational meeting in August and 6 more meetings, 1 a month for 6 months…First meeting at the end of August and the last month being in January … Date and time of the meetings will be decided at the organizational meeting.

At the organization meeting you will purchase just a few pre-determined Stampin Up Products, to get you started.  All projects will be based off these basic supplies. Then at each meeting each member agrees to purchase $25 in Stampin Up products.  Also each member of the club will have a turn at receiving the hostess benefits that the club will qualify for. That’s $25 FREE Stampin Up products…anything you want … the choice is yours…Additionally each member will receive a FREE 2011 Idea Book and Catalog, be the first to see the new Holiday Mini Catalog.  Shipping and handling are free on the basic Supply order and as my free gift to you a Clear Mount Block size “D”

Each meeting club members will make 2 or 3 projects based on the original basic supplies purchased, that will be easily recreated at home.

Basic Supplies you will purchase:

Easy Events Stamp Set, Early Espresso Classic Stamp Pad, Stampin’ Spots, Brights Collection (that is 10 mini ink pads in coordinating colors)

The basic supplies cost $50,  … 1 large all occasion stamp set, I full size stamp pad, and 10 mini stamp pads in 10 coordinating colors…Plus FREE Shipping and Handling on this order…

Ok for the Fine Print:

Each member agree to purchase the basic supplies ($50) and $25(Before Shipping and Handling) each month in Stampin Up Products.  Each months $25 order is due by the end of the club meeting whether you attend the meeting or not. In the unlikely event that you should miss a club meeting a packet of supplies and instructions will be available to you at the next meeting.  Each club member is required to have on file, either, a valid credit card number or Check that I can deposit to complete your order with a basic predetermined amount of Stampin Up products…

 So are you as excited as I am ?…..The First Organizational Meeting is …SATURDAY AUGUST 6th at 10 AM…..

So What are you waiting for ?Email Me Now at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com, and reserve your spot in this exciting new club … 

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Artisian Projects from SU Convention

Ciao Bella,

 I know that I'm not at the stampin' Up! Convention ….and it's still killing me that I'm not there…..But as I was getting updates …and checking friends blogs… I found these incredible photos of entries into the Stampin' Up Demonstrator's Artisian Award….This award is a true honor …. Demonstrators submit a series of projects for this award….It all about creativity…..let me show you …

Didn't I tell you ….. they are Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These projects are way out of my league……

I Have to give Kelly Acheson a big THANK YOU… for sharing these pictures …..

Have a great weekend …..

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Journals For Stampin Up Convention

Ciao Bella,

 I have a sort of treat for you today ….. My Sister Demo asked me to make her some 5 x 5 journals for gifts, for when she goes to Stampin Up's convention this week… well When I was finished … I forgot to take pictures to show you …..But what I do Have is design pictures …from the emails as I was creating them ….. these are not the complete finished project… but you get the idea and I still think they look pretty cool ….. So please excuse the back ground and quickie photography…..

This first one uses the Paisley Petals designer series paper and the sentiment is from On the grow from the summer Mini catty… 

And those gorgeous Blues are… Island Indigo and Pool party … this years NEW IN COLORS

Don't you just love those Blues… who knew back in April or was it May when Stampin Up was giving the Sneak Peek at this paper that we would also be getting a sneak Peek at the New In Colors …

When it was all said and done this one had some sponging and decorative pearls added….

This one was actually a reject because well it was nice but just didn't have that WOW effect we were looking for …..

  This one … the Calypso Coral … Just didn't seem to work and this one was rejected as well….. Well it was Ok… but there just wasn't enough of the Calypso Coral in the Designer Series Paper…and it seems just a little Too bright ….

So What I ended up with was the punched strip under the label being Cherry Cobbler… Of course …I forgot to take a picture… but take my word… it was stunning and defiantly a WOW…..

These were so simple but stunning and perfect for a gift or summer travel log…Oh you know what… They would be perfect for somebody to document a segment of there life … like maybe a High School Senior …the pages inside are made of cardstock so they are sturdy enough and perfect for scrapbooking.

If you would like to learn to make on of these , I would be more than happy to show you … just Email me at Sherry@Sherrystampinbella.com and we will get started right way…

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Afterthoughts

Ciao Bella,

     Here is the next fun treat I will be offering at my booth at the St Marys 4th of July Festival

These were so fun to make …..all punches and big shot …my kind of cutting…..and I used the stamp set Perfect Words ……

here is a close up , aren't they just fun and pretty…great little gifts for just about anything…..

I have to admit these three here are my favorite ,,, and I used the stamp set Afterthoughts …..I just love both of these sets … they have perfect sentiments for every occasion without being "too much" or too "kiddie"…..

I have to thank my son Patrick for filling the bags for me …..Funny thing is I was just going to leave them random M&Ms in the bags… after he filled them all ..he can to me and said .."Mom I got bored, so I played around with the colors in the bags "   By doing that I think some came out extra cute … Thanks Patrick …..by the way… Patrick is 15 and wore food handlers gloves …what a sport…..

If you have any question or would like to purchase either of these stamp sets … just email me at sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

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