Back Up and Running…..

Ciao Bella,

               I'm back … I have my computer up and running, I still have a lot of work to do getting everything back on the computer…..at least now I'm functional and can get back to posting….

So Let's play Catch Up ….. Here are some gifts I made for Christmas…..

  Here are some reindeer noses

Here is a Bag of Rock …..Chocolate Rocks that is …..too funny 

OK… Now that we are caught up … We can move on to New Stuff…..

See you tomorrow ..with projects featuring the new Mini Catalog…..

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WinterFest at FPCA

Ciao Bella,

     First Off… I just have to let you know, my Laptop Crashed….I'm working on getting it repaired or replaced what ever .needs.. be. I'm working off my son's Laptop …So all my pictures and fun stuff  are in mine…..So please bare with me …..

Now for the good News…..I will be at the First Presbyterian Christian Academy Winter Fest…a fundraiser for my Kids School … I will have all sorts of goodies from Christmas presents to stocking stuffers…..I have a little something for everyone….and I also will be taking orders for New Years Eve Party Favors…..

This no picture thing is really bumming me out ….

Be safe this holiday season …..

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Jolly Holiday Gift

Ciao Bella,

     Look what I got …..I just love Presents

My good friend Lucia Gammon and Sister Demo made for me…. Isn't it the cutest….We live 2 hours away from each other and Savannah is in the middle… so we try to meet and catch up as much as possible…well this last weekend was it ….I always have so much fun when we get together…

thanks Lucia for making my weekend extra special …..

Tomorrow I should have a sneak peek at what's to come from Stampin' Up! after the New Year…

Don't Forget about those Holiday Bundle Deals and your wish list …there is still time …just send your Santa to me and I can take care of the rest

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Water Color Crayons Are Here….

Ciao Bella,

           I have good news … Stampin' Up!'s Watercolor Crayons are Back……I just Love these…..they are so easy to work with…..so many different ways to use them …..

If you already have the water color crayons …there is now a kit with all the NEW color introduced this summer…

These have to be some of my Favorite coloring Medium….only because I was the coloring queen as a little girl…and I still am …I still love coloring…

To order these just click on my shop now button or email me and I will get you all set….

Don't forget I can take the stress out of your Hubby's Holiday Shopping… Give him your wish list and send him to me …..I will even do the wrapping for him …..

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Candy Cane Fancy Favor Box

Ciao Bella,

        I'm still on a roll with my Super Easy Favors….

I just used the Fancy Favor Die with of course my Big Shot Machine…with the Candy Cane Designer Series Paper, to make the box…a simple belly band with Pretty in Pink Card Stock, and a simple White Satin Ribbon Bow….

Now I did fancy it up a bit using the Northern Frost Decorative Strip  and my Big Shot to make the Snowflakes, In the front of the box I put the snowflakes on the box itself, but on the sides and the back I attached the Snow Flakes to the Ribbon …and of course I had to add some Rhinestones to the snowflakes… I so love those rhinestones… I just can't seem to get enough of them ….

Now I'm off to start getting ready for the Big Turkey Day tomorrow ….so If you should need anything don't be shy … just give me a call or email me and I will be happy to help you …..

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Match Box Christmas Party Favors

Ciao Bella,

     Here is an actual bit of creativity this morning, …With my Dear Hubby Being home from on R&R from Iraq, be brain has been a bit off on the creative side…..So I decided to go back to a basic go to project. ….. an of course that means pulling out the Big Shot … oh I love my Big Shot….

I know super simple …But I love simple and with all the craziness of the holidays who wants to add another item to the already long to do list…These give the handmade touch without all the fuss…

This Favor Box, I used the XL Matchbox Die in my Big Shot, I used the Candy Cane Designer Series Paper from the mini Catalog to make a belly band…Love this paper…can you see,.. those dots are Glittered, the paper comes that way … way too cool…all the shiny is done for you…add a bit of 1/8th Taffeta Ribbon …and you are all ready to fill it with the treat of your choice…..

This one I did step up just a smidgen….This time I used the striped paper from the Candy Cane Designer Series Paper… Look close… the red stripe … is glittered too….it's just another super simple belly band. The tag… I just punched out with the New Decorative Label Punch and Added some glitter….a little more 1/8th inch taffeta ribbon and you are done ….

For this box , I went Formal-ish… Maybe for a New Years Party,

I again made the matchbox , but I used Stampin Up's Shimmery White Card Stock…so no need to fuss ..it already has the shimmer, a simple Black Satin Ribbon…and you are done.  Ok I did add the Old hat pin with some old beads I had laying around…but I did spy at the dollar store the other day a display with holiday pin and Cell Phone Charms…Now that I think of it I'm going to have to go get some make some more of these… Why didn't I think of that Idea when I was at the store…..

Anyway the Box is super elegant and sometimes less is more….and I think that is the case with these boxes…

Don't forget the ONLINE SPECTACULAR going on right Now … Discounts Up to 50% off of your Favorite Stampin' Up Products… Just See my Post below this one for all the Details…

If you you want to purchase the supplies to make these wonderful Boxes just email me and I will be happy to Help …..

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OnLine Spectacular- Black Friday Starts Now…..

Ciao Bella,

Your Black Friday Starts NOW… Stampin Up is having It's OnLine Spectacular….There are items up to 50% off…..Product Bundles, and FREE SHIPPING on orders more than $150…

My Digital Studio….. 50% OFF

Designer Series Fabric …50% off OFF

Dies and Sizzlets….40% OFF

MDS Downloads 20 -50% OFF

DownLoad this PDF for a complete listing of Discounted and Bundled Products

Things to Remember

Discounted Products

• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the discounted products promotion.
• For product bundles, you must use the bundle item numbers provided. Bundle discounts will not be applied if individual item numbers are used.
• Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.
• Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent.

Free Shipping

• In order to receive free shipping, Customer online orders must be $150 or more before tax and shipping.
• Free shipping is available for qualifying online orders only (and demonstrator orders). Other order types will not qualify for this promotional offer.
• Deadlines:
  • Online Store:  Tuesday, November 30, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

 and while you are shopping … don't forget that Right now to Joining  the Stampin Up Family is 50% off too… What a great Christmas Present to yourself… a gift that will keep giving to you and your family …with the extra cash you can make as a Stampin' up Demonstrator

Shop NOW…..

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Dreamy Peace on Earth

Ciao Bella,

          Today is a fast share….I'm still looking for the Color Combinations that match my towns Winter Festival…..Lime Green and the colors of a peacock ….

      So today I went bashful blue and Marina Mist …..

I used Bashful Blue as my card Based and sponged Bashful Blues around the shimmery White Card stock as well as the embossed snow flakes, and I added on rhinestone to the large embossed Snow Flake and Pearls to the smaller ones … Peach on Earth was stamped in Marina Mist…

The Picture does not even come close to showing how dreamy and cloud like this this card is …..I should call it snowflakes on a cloud …

If you want to learn how to make this card or purchase any of the supplies just email me ….I am more than happy to serve you …

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Paisley Prints Oh Christmas Tree

Ciao Bella,

              Oh where Oh Where Have I been…It feels like forever since I posted some real creativity…..It has been a crazy whirlwind around here…and it's only going to get more crazy… See I'm Waiting for my Dear Husband to Come Home for his 15 day vacation from Iraq…So I'm just going crazy waiting for the phone to ring…telling me I can pick him up at the airport…..So the next few weeks are going to be a little hit and miss on my posting…I hope you understand …..

Now on to today's project…. My little town is having it's annual Christmas Festival, sounds good …one would think…but I'm having a little problem with it. The town's Colors this year are Peacock and Lime Green…..Yes .. try and wrap your brain around the colors of a peacock and adding lime green….Ok I can see the Jewel tones from the peacock but the Lime Green…..

So I tried to keep in the spirit in my Christmas Card …..but I just don't keep those colors on hand…

so here I go …

I used Certainly Celery and Shimmery White Card Stock for my base, and used Glorious Green as and Accents Color, I did use a few rhinestones to add a little bling … It is a Great Card just not my usual taste or style…

So I have a little Challenge for you ….Tell me what Stampin Up Colors You Would Use to make projects for this event….

 I have a Dreamy Card planned for tomorrow…..see ya then

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More My Digital Studio Downloads

Ciao Bella,

              I can't believe it … Stampin' Up has released More Digital Downloads…these are perfect for Christmas …Check them out!!!

Oh My aren't they just great …..Welcome Christmas, has to be one of my favorite stamp set and now it's in MDS…can't get any better….

Don't forget you can shop Any time just click my SHOP NOW BUTTON….

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Charmed Bundle

Ciao Bella,

     Oh My..things are looking great… and the Holidays are going to be here faster than you know it …..So I thought I would remind you of Stampin' Up Holiday Bundles and my Favorite with the Simply Adorned.

This bundle includes the 24 inch chain and the 1×1 1/2 charm and the Stamp Set Charming… all for 20% off…

Look at all these great inserts I made…

Here is what you get in the Bundle :

Also I have a few seats left in my upcoming classes …make sure you are signed up . Here is the list of classes

Free Card Class

Mon. Nov 22, 6:30pm or

Tues. Nov 23, 10am

Fee: Free*

Come and enjoy making a set of cards featuring products from the Holiday Mini Catalog. This Month the theme is Christmas.  There is no fee for the class; all that is required is a $15 order (before S&H)

Last Chance Holiday Card Buffet

Sat. Dec. 4^th, 10am-12pm or

2pm -4pm

Cost $5.00 to hold your seat*

Fee due NLT Nov.29

It will be a buffet of cards and tags. There will be many to choose from. Come pick your favorites and enjoy some time stamping. This is a self paced event. Each card or project will be priced individually. The $5 fee holds you spot at the buffet table and includes 2 cards with envelopes.

A Girls Gotta Have…Accessories

Mon. Dec 6^th 9am to 12pm or

Tues. Dec.7^th 6:30 to 9:30

Cost: $30 fee due NLT Nov.29

Broaches/coat pins, barrettes and Bows,

This is all about having the perfect accessories for any occasion or outfit. Step up your holiday best or create a Mother/daughter look that will wow everyone…

Scrapbooking for the Holidays Made Easy

Sat Dec 11 1pm to 4pm or

6pm to 9pm

Cost $25 fee Due NLT Dec. 4^th

Create your Holiday Scrapbook before the season gets too crazy. After this class all you have to do is print your pictures and place them on the page. You will create 3, 2 page layouts featuring Candy Cane Designer Series paper.  For an addition $14.95(plus S&H) you can have a matching designer album.

Bah Humbug-Last Minute Gift Class

Sat, Dec. 18^th, 10am

Cost $ 25 fee due NLT Dec 10,

Forgot the cousins were coming or the new person at the office and your holiday budget is already stretched too thin. Give them handmade gifts that will show them all joy of the season without emptying your wallet.

Make you reservations NOW …..Email me Today

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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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Liberty County Fall Fesitval Today

Ciao Bella

     Today I will be at the Liberty County Fall Festival ….With Some new stuff… I have yet to Photograph … but I will when I'm at the festival ….

Don't forget the the festival is at the YMCA here in Hinesville,off  of Highway 84…you can miss the Big YMCA sign….

Here is a peak of a card that I made for the festival

Here is a close up ….. I just love the new Jewels and Pearls … I just can't stop putting them on EVERYTHING!!!!!

Ok I have to head out … this festival wants me there super early this morning… I really hope they have coffee…..

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