Stampin’ Up and the Big Shot OH MY

Ciao Bella,

               First I want to say is I don't sew…However I do come from a old school family and every wife and mother must have a sewing machine to do the basic of heming pants, putting patches on knees, and fixing wholes in sheets. My first experience with sewing was with my grandmother and she taught me to use her machine when I was about 8 years old…. I remember vividly because we were taking her wedding dress and turning it into pillow cases…yes I did say her SILK wedding dress….(so much for my dream of wearing that dress)….and then in 8th grade I had to take the mandatory Home EC. class…..Now for those of you who know me also remember I failed straight lines and scissors in Kindergarten. So as one might guess sewing …not on my top 10….Now about 10 years ago my mother decided that I needed a sewing machine, so for my birthday she bought be a Pfaff 1040 hobby….and well I have tried over the years…..and then I was talking with my Very Dear Mother in Law ,Joanne who is a wonderful seamstress…she has me and my family some of the most wonderful items…anyway we were talking and that I didn't even have a basic sewing box with the basic supplies…So for Christmas she gave me a gorgeous sewing box filled with everything I could ever need including a pair of GINGHER scissors, the kind that come in it's own metal velvet line tin….oh Yeah…those babies are hidden from my teenage boys…..

I know this is a little long but you need to know the history to truly appreciate what's to come….

Stampin' Up has The Big Shot die cut machine and it seems everybody is making the Rag Quilted Bags from the Big Shot. These babies are so cute and I felt the need to try and make one….. why not , right?…. I have a Big Shot and I have a sewing machine and a sewing box filled with everything. I watched other Demonstrator's videos it's not so difficult….so I thought….WRONG….wrong, wrong…for those of you who don't sew you just might understand…. First challenge ….threading the machine, second challenge… winding the bobbin and the third challenge … finding the owner's manual to complete the first two…..OK ..those were overcome….but there are more that I will spare you ….so here it is my FIRST Rag Quilt Bag….

I think it turned out OK… I like it….and I'm rather proud of myself, If I do say so myself…. There were a few lessons learned….First … now matter how much of a pain it is …change the color of the thread to match the fabric…..that way it is much more difficult to see that you failed straight line and scissors in kindergarten…..and the second lesson ….which let me just say …JOANNE HELP!!!!…. I can't seem to figure out how to set the bobbin tension …..

Of course I did play around and used a flower as part of my closing…. but … my closing strap, I felt need a little weight….

Saturday Tamara posted pictures of her Rag Quilted Bag and she had the cutest little butterfly charm and then Yesterday Janet Wakeland was talking about our Simply Adorned Charms and while I was in Walmart getting a few things … BAMB… it hit me…. here is a close up of what these 2 ladies inspired

Now the closing strap has some weight to it and I can show off my Simple Adorned Creations and it gives my bag a little bling …gotta love the BLING!!!!!

Now … many of you are thinking…why am I complaining about not being able to sew…..

Take a look at my very dear husband's valentine…. He is going downrange for about a year or more and so I wanted to make him something that wasn't Feminine and that he could keep those special things in ….like cards or photos….

Here is where you see how truly challenged I am…..My husband and I named it the…

"The most romantic, crafty, tacky, I love it because you made it pillow" 

You can snicker now…..lol

So you see … I am truly sewing challenged…

I hope to have enjoyed my adventure ….and have maybe learned a trick or two from my sharing ….

I hope this starts your week off with a smile and don't forget to leave me a comment….for blog candy

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Tech Thursday Fabric Flower with Stampin’Up!’s Big Shot

Ciao Bella,

Yesterday I promised more information on when my " how to" class will be for the Fabric Flowers using the Big Shot. Well here it is

        Technique Thursdays – Fabric Flowers and the Big Shot

Thursday February 25th at 10:00 am

Class Fee $ 15.00.

Paid Class fee holds your spot in the class, registration due by February22nd

    Here is a close up of the Flower you will learning how to make.  The class will include using the Big Shot, how cut and assemble the flower, and how to make the ribbon rosette and last how to attach the pin backing ….

Now read on for Blog candy

Now I also promised Blog Candy …..and some news…. Well… I am almost at my 1,000 new visitor on my blog… so  guess what…

the 1,000 visitor to my blog will receive this Fabric Flower Pin…..

Now since that leaves out all my regular visitors including those of you who lurk and never leave a comment….I have Blog candy for you too…just leave a comment when you visit and on Friday February 26th I will draw a winner for the Blog Candy…..That winner will receive a Fabric Flower Pin and a Pack of Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper Pack form the SALE A BRATION catty….

WOW two ways to get Blog Candy……

Leave your Comment today…….

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My Sweetie Gift Class

Ciao Bella,

Tomorrow night is my "My Sweetie's Gift Class"  . Take a look and see what we will be making….Valentines to me is all over the top, girly girl satin and lace, candy, flowers and jewelry…This gift set has it all …

 The box feature the I {Heart} Heart stamp set, With All my Love stamp set, Sending Love Designer Series Paper, XL Fancy Flower Punch and Small Heart Punch….( both are in the new Flat sleek style), Corduroy Buttons in Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads and SU's Scalloped Heart of Heart Embosslits Die…..Well it's ALL new in the NEW Mini Occations Catalog…. See all that  Satin Ribbon…It's 5/8" Satin Ribbon in 9 of Stampin' Up!s exclusive colors…. Hurry this gorgeous ribbon wont be around long…

   Now look at this card it opens up and there is your candy….

The sediment on the front says "follow your heart…" and on the inside True Love….the Follow your heart stamp is from the Whimsical Words set in the SALE A BRATION Catalog and you can get it for free…Contact me to find out how….

On the left side of the card is the perfect place to write your own love note…..

 Now  for the flowers I found these really cute grow your own "Forget Me Not "  flowers added the new Satin Ribbon and the used my BIG SHOT with the FLOWER FOLDS die to make the fabric flower….Now check out the back of the Fabric Flower…. It's also you jewelry for you gift. I added a pin so it could be worn as a broach or just about any accessory

 I have hit it all… Flowers, candy, card and jewelry…..here's another look …  

I will be featuring a special class a "How to" for  Fabric Flowers at the end of the month….I will be posting more information on that tomorrow…but this class will fill up fast…so If you interested email NOW , So you can get a personal invite and gift from me and be the first to sign up ….

Also tomorrow I will be announcing Blog Candy…. Free Stuff…..!!!! oh Yeah…

see you tomorrow

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Stampin’ Up Supports Haitian Relief Efforts

Ciao Bella,

Stampin' Up is going the relief effort ….take a look …..

So if your looking to help make a difference and assist those in need please join me and Stampin' Up! and order your I {heart}hearts Stamp set today …

Here Are some More Samples From my Leadership Trip with SU ….

This one is from my Upline Alecia Connelly …

and she explained to me how to make it but of course I can't remember so I will get the directions again because this will be a featured card in an upcoming class…..

Look at this one … Too cute and too simple

there was no information so I don't know who I swapped with for this but it will be featured as a Make and Take at my February Workshops 

Look at this Baby…. Bravo Burgundy and Pretty in Pink  what gorgeous colors…..This received From Judi Carpenter…Judi you Rock !!!!!!

I will also be featuring this card at my February Workshops

Don't forget that Sale A Bration is going on…and for Every $50 you spend you will receive a FREE STAMP SET…..

Contact me today if you would like me to show you and your friends how to make either of these cards…as always if you don't want to clean I'm willing to do have the workshop in my Home ….You just Bring a snack  and I do All the work….no cleaning for you, no fuss, no muss, sounds like a girls night out to me.

ok so Andiamo

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Stampin Up Leadership Pictures

Ciao Bella,

               As promised her are Pictures from my Leadership Training in Phoenix…. These Ladies are the best ….

 1st I want to show you the really cool bag Stampin Up gave us. It is just gorgeous…. and Roomy…so roomy that you can fit a 12X12 craft keeper in it and use it for your craft bag and purse in one when you are going to those smaller events. The inside has room with multiple organizational pockets, from Cs to cell phone ….and on the bottom is has "feet", I love bags with feet… they stay cleaner that way….

Take a look…. can you tell mine has be loved already

Next  here are 2 project from a shoebox swap I attended …..

 This one was created by Kimberly in Mesa, AZ…..She has a monthly class where she makes one of the cute as a button decorative wall hangings and changes the theme for every month….. Hummm….maybe I should have a class like that…..

Next is this gorgeous Card

Don't you just love the colors and that Fancy Fold on the card …….I wish I could remember who did this … I would so love to give her credit….

Here are the wonderful Group of Ladies I swapped with at the Shoebox Swap…..aren't we the coolest looking ladies around…..

Now here is a class Swap I did …..Featuring the Excellent Egg Kit in the Occasions Mini Catalog….

I am offering this as my Spring Card and Scrap Event on February 27th……

This will be a all day event From 10am to 4 pm , I will provide drinks and snacks and you just bring a sack lunch, adhesives,paper trimmer and bone folder.

You will get one Excellent Egg kit , Sweet Pea Stitched Felt and all the Card Stock and Accessories and Embellishments AND the New Well Scripted Stamp Set in CLEAR Mount….

Also you will make 10 cards and 3 scrapbook layouts, 2 page layout 6X6,…and enough left over to keep creating at home ……

All this for the Amazing Price of $60.00…..plus there will be door prizes and other goodies…..

If you reserve you seat before January 29th I am offering a early bird price of $50.00…..

Registration Ends February 18th ….class size is limited …

See you tomorrow with more swap cards…

to reserve you seat email me at sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

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Back From LeaderShip and it’s time for Sale A Bration

Ciao Bellas',

Well It's the New Year and It's time for Sale A Bration ….. We all know what that means…… FREE STAMPS….

For Every $50.00 you spend you get Free Stuff from SU………

Just check out these stamp set

Are those not the cutes things…..

And if that's not all  The Occasions Mini Catalog is out too….I have a few January workshop dates available … I know after you take a gander at both of those you are going to want them all……

Don't Forget Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for my Happy Hearts Class ….. Are you ready for valentines day?

A Happy Heart Class…….

Tell someone that you love them with this Valentine’s-themed card kit. The custom designed window gable box adds a beautiful touch to this card set.

This Class features the A Happy Heart Stamp Set  and Filigree Designer Brad and punches

Class Information

Date: January 28th

Time: Morning Class 10:00am  and the Evening Class  6:00pm….(class time is approximately 3 hours )

Cost:  $25.00

Location: My Home in Hinesville, Ga. Directions will be emailed on confirmation of payment for the class

Registration Ends on January 20th, space is limited to 10 seats per class …..

Please email me to sign up for this class: Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

Supplies
• Stamps:  A Happy Heart
• Ink: Pretty in Pink Classic ink and Stampin' Write marker, Rose Red Classic ink and Stampin' Write marker and Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker
• Paper: Rose Red Patterns DP, Pretty in Pink CS, Rose Red CS, Sahara Sand CS, Whisper White CS, medium Whisper White envelopes
• Accessories: Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, mini glue dots, 2-way glue pen, 1” Rose Red Double Stitched Grosgrain ribbon, Filigree brads, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, grid paper, paper snips, mat pack, paper-piercing tool, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Large Oval punch, Scallop Edge punch, Crop-A-Dile, Heart to Heart punch,, hobby blade, cutting mat, pencil, ruler
 

As always this class is available as a class by mail or to go option …..

The Class by Mail option is your class tutorial and supplies including the Happy Heart Stamp Set, Stampin' Write marker in Pretty in Pink, Rose Red. . Paper  pre cut,  Acetate Sheet, and Accessories (1” Rose Red Double Stitched Grosgrain ribbon, Filigree brads, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, grid paper)

   Not included in your class by mail is : Ink pads, adhesives-(Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, mini glue dots, 2-way glue pen,) or standard everyday tools and Stampin' Up Punches-(paper snips, mat pack, paper-piercing tool, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Large Oval punch, Scallop Edge punch, Crop-A-Dile, Heart to Heart punch, Acetate Sheet, hobby blade, cutting mat, pencil, ruler) If you would like to purchase any of these everyday tools or Punches please contact me . I will be more than happy to place an order for you ….

Class by Mail price $55.00 (includes S&H)

*Free Class Tutorial by email with a $75.00 Stampin'Up! order either through me or through MY Stampin' UP! Website!!!!! 

Hurry …sign up now …..

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Have Happy New Year with my Happy Heart Class….

Ciao Bella,

              Things have been crazy with this holiday season and there not over yet….for me anyway….I'm getting ready for attend Stampin' Up!'s Leadership and regional conference in the first half of January….I can't wait … it's going to be a mini vacation away from un packing my house hold goods that was shipped from Italy.  When I return I will have lots of new Ideas and creations to Share…..

In the mean time I have a new class for you ….

A Happy Heart Class…….

Tell someone that you love them with this Valentine’s-themed card kit. The custom designed window gable box adds a beautiful touch to this card set.

This Class features the A Happy Heart Stamp Set  and Filigree Designer Brad and punches

Class Information

Date: January 28th

Time: Morning Class 10:00am  and the Evening Class  6:00pm….(class time is approximately 3 hours )

Cost:  $25.00

Location: My Home in Hinesville, Ga. Directions will be emailed on confirmation of payment for the class

Registration Ends on January 18th, space is limited to 10 seats per class …..

Please email me to sign up for this class: Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

Supplies
• Stamps:  A Happy Heart
• Ink: Pretty in Pink Classic ink and Stampin' Write marker, Rose Red Classic ink and Stampin' Write marker and Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker
• Paper: Rose Red Patterns DP, Pretty in Pink CS, Rose Red CS, Sahara Sand CS, Whisper White CS, medium Whisper White envelopes
• Accessories: Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, mini glue dots, 2-way glue pen, 1” Rose Red Double Stitched Grosgrain ribbon, Filigree brads, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, grid paper, paper snips, mat pack, paper-piercing tool, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Large Oval punch, Scallop Edge punch, Crop-A-Dile, Heart to Heart punch,, hobby blade, cutting mat, pencil, ruler
 

As always this class is available as a class by mail or to go option …..

The Class by Mail option is your class tutorial and supplies including the Happy Heart Stamp Set, Stampin' Write marker in Pretty in Pink, Rose Red. . Paper  pre cut,  Acetate Sheet, and Accessories (1” Rose Red Double Stitched Grosgrain ribbon, Filigree brads, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, grid paper)

   Not included in your class by mail is : Ink pads, adhesives-(Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, mini glue dots, 2-way glue pen,) or standard everyday tools and Stampin' Up Punches-(paper snips, mat pack, paper-piercing tool, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Large Oval punch, Scallop Edge punch, Crop-A-Dile, Heart to Heart punch, Acetate Sheet, hobby blade, cutting mat, pencil, ruler) If you would like to purchase any of these everyday tools or Punches please contact me . I will be more than happy to place an order for you ….

Class by Mail price $55.00 (includes S&H)

*Free Class Tutorial by email with a $75.00 Stampin'Up! order either through me or through MY Stampin' UP! Website!!!!! 

Hurry …sign up now …..

well that's all for now ….. 

Have a Happy New Year….

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