Step up Stitched stocking

Ciao Bella,

          Since my crazy week seems un ending and today is a day off for my kids and Hubby…. I haven't had a chance to work on my Creative Journal … no fear …next week it will be back …..

But what i do have for you today is a stepped up version of yesterdays card …

I just added a greeting from Sincere Salutations and added some bling …..how easy is that for taking it to the next level …..

Have a great TGIF and I'll see you tomorrow …..

Where’s my Highlander?

Ciao Bella,

     I told you another crazy week here at the Stampin Bella Household …..it has been all doctors and pharmacies… nothing serious ….just a royal pain in the you know where …..so Today ….I have a little game …Let's Play Where's My Highlander?…..

Remember I told you about my High School Senior having to dress up like a Highlander for the School pep rally …..and I was banned from going and watching the event? … well my secret agent(my 10th grade son) with the spy cam had a reaction to his medication and could not be at the pep rally… but did time his illness during the pep rally so I had to be at the school to pick him up …..So to honor my Senior Highlanders ban request…..I took these picture from the second floor of the school …where he wouldn't see me ….and I only have a little point and shoot camera …I so wish I had a real zoom lens …and I'm still waiting on pictures from the school with close ups ……. So which child is mine, in this crowd shot? ….. It took me several minutes …to find him to take the picture …..lol

maybe you can him in this picture?

  

or maybe this picture

or maybe this one

yep you found him ….. The electric blue pony tail  and green sash and plastic swords….and I know you really can't see it … a skirt!!!!! well it's suppose to be a kilt but he used a girls school uniform skirt…..and his face was painted in school colors…..think brave heart goes to the electric blue pep rally and becomes the school mascot …..I am very proud of my highlander … it takes a lot for a high school kids these days to dress in drag…..and I am happy to report …The Senior class won the school spirit stick at the pep rally …..

Now for something completely different

Christmas eye candy !!!!!

 

This has to be one of the easiest Christmas cards I ever made …..I used the new Stocking punch in the Holiday Mini Catalog with red Glimmer paper to create the stocking ….ran some Whisper White in the Poinsettia Embossing folder through the big shot ….read red for the card Base and ribbon and done ….. super simple and you could knock out you entire Christmas card list in a very short amount of time …….

Tomorrow I will take this card up a notch ….so don't forget to come back and visit …..

And have you seen the deals for October … you could get a free big shot or stamps …or how about stamping your food …..see my side bars for all the details….

 

 

See you tomorrow ……

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 …..

 

 

 

Stampin Up! Fabric

 

Ciao Bella,

 

         I just LOVE LOVE LOVE, Stampin Up!'s new Designer Fabric …I thought I would show you all the different ways to use this Fabric

So first let me give you the specifics of the fabric…

 

Now I  didn't make these samples, but I will be using these for inspiration for making my own this weekend…..

Are you ready?

    Here is a a Fabric Flower made with the Candy Cane Designer Fabric

 

Look at this Gorgeous Wreath… I might try making that…

 

Here is Deck the Halls Designer Series Fabric…My Favorite… Oh and I have to mention .. that with each Package of Fabric there are patterns and instructions for all the projects you see in the picture above EXCEPT the book, so the Stocking, bracelet and holiday Ornament … oh and the candy cane flower too…

Ok … Now starting with this picture of the skirt..these are all Pictures from Shellie Gardner's Blog, SoShellie.com. For those of you who don't know, Shellies Gardner is CO-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up …Shellie is one of the those people that make you a better person just by smiling at you.  She's a role model for the human spirit, so I don't think she will mind my sharing with you.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

 

 Don't you just love this skirt,  Look at the detail on the ruffles Not only does it use the new Deck the Halls Fabric but it also so uses the new Seam Binding Ribbon and Crochet Trim, not to mention a few Antique Brads at the bottom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a Bracelet she made…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the Candy Cane Treat Swap she made for the Top 150 Demonstrators in the company at the annual Founder's Circle Retreat.

 

 

Here is the Deck the Halls Version of the treat bag.  I so want to go to the Founder's Circle Retreat…I'll get there, I just have a lot of work to do to get there…I know that you will keep me going on that goal.

 

 

 

Here is I think my favorite, It is a little stationary holder.  This is the project I'm working on this weekend. I'm also thinking with the same design and a few tweaks it could also be a cover for a journal, or a book, maybe business cards, check book cover, and If I knew how to sew a zipper a wallet….who knows…I'll show next week what I come up with…

 

 

 

 

Here is a picture with it open…look how easily it hold cards and envelopes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is just one of the matching cards Shellie made

 

 

 

 

 

Here is the another matching card…I think I'm going to have to try making these cards too.

I can't tell you enough how Inspiring Shellie Gardner is …So I want to thank her for letting me share her projects with you. If you want more information on these projects by Shellie, such as the dimensions or patterns just go to www.SoShellie.com

 

 

All of the products can be found in the Holiday Mini Catalog, and please don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to purchase any of these as well.  Don't forget to RSVP for My Mystery Hostess Workshop on Tuesday Night, those at the workshop will get to see first what I have created with the new Designer Fabric ….All you have to do is Email Me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

The Holiday Extravaganza Is Here!!!!

Ciao Bellas',

       It's Here, It's here… Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Extravaganza is here…. Today through November 30th Stampin' Up! is having a HUGE extravaganza sale…. Bundle kits, accessories and Definitely Decorative up to 50% off …..

Here's my Favorite Bundle…. A stampers dream bundle …. HURRY … It only While Supplies Last

                

Ultimate Stampers Starter Kit	120289
Price: $76.62
Catalog Price : $127.7 THIS BUNDLE IS ONLY AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Want to stamp but don't know where to start? We've got your Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle right here! Containing Best Wishes & More, Eight Great Greetings, and On a Pedestal stamp sets, plus Earth Elements Stampin’ Spots, Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2” x 11”), Whisper White card stock (8-1/2” x 11”), Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon, and Flower Designer brads, you'll be in stamping heaven–all for 40% off the retail value!

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  Instead of all that crazy shopping why not give this gorgeous stocking that hold a gift card….. The Stocking itself is wonderful gift…..

  This was made by Mary at Seaside INKspirations  . and this is how she did it

   " I traced the template onto a piece of Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper, using the reverse side for the toe and heel sections.  I layered the toe and heel with Whisper White card stock and used a Soft Suede Stampin' Write marker to add some faux stitching.

The top portion (the back template piece) is scored and folded to create the cuff.  I layered this with a strip of Soft Suede card stock and a piece of Whisper White card stock that had been punched with the Eyelet Border Punch.  I wrapped a piece of 1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon and tied a bow. 

The greeting is from the set, Teeny Tiny Wishes, and is stamped in Soft Suede Classic ink (marker) and punched with the Word Window punch.  This is layered on a piece of Soft Suede card stock that was punched using the Modern Label Punch.

Lift the flap and you have a pocket to hold your gift card.  What a fun and unique way to  present a gift card!! "

Supplies:

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper:  Cocoa Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (116770 – Holiday Mini);  Whisper White Card Stock (100730);  Soft Suede Card Stock (115318)

Ink:  Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker (116329 – set of 6 In Color markers);  Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad (115657)

Accessories:  1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon (109025);  Eyelet Border Punch (113692);  Word Window Punch (105090);  Modern Label Punch (116630);  SNAIL Adhesive (104332)

So go check out Mary's Blog Seaside INKspirations where you can get more details ……

Thanks Mary this is a elegant and cute gift Idea for just about anyone …from the office, to your neighbor or even the babysitter ….thanks for sharing