Spooky Creative Elements

Ciao Bella,

            Sorry to be so late in posting this morning… but it's Saturday, and I slept in for a change…..

I'm just loving the Creative Elements stamp set …it can go from vintage to whimsy to spring to fall …all in a change of color…..Today … I went Spooky… I haven't really started any Halloween projects yet….so I thought it was about time …..

If Halloween could be elegant this might be it …..I used the large background image in White Craft ink …and well it came out a little bright …. Just like I thought it would …..So after it dried… I took a sponge dauber and pounced all over the white with Old Olive Classic Ink …..I also pounced the pearls with Old Olive as well…..

And yes I did fussy cut to make the flower have a little more dimension … I was going for a Half dead flower but I like this too….

The Spooky stamp image is from the Wicked Cool stamp set …….

added a few rhinestones and a glimmer brad and call this card done …..

Ok I have a question for you… I have had some request for either classes in the mail or online classes …so I need some feedback on what types of classes you are looking for…..I need details that will work for YOU, so I can make it happen…..

For my Demo Sisters who has asked if I would start making classes and M&T for the short on time and don't want to mess with math in design ….what are you looking for in these types items…

Leave me comments so I can give you the best service possible …..

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Halloween Buffet

Ciao Bella,

           Yesterday I share some trick or treat pencils, and it got me thinking…..what if I could continue the super simple punches and scrap idea over to a Buffet table or CupCakes…..this is what I came up with

What do you think ?  For the Buffet I would use 6 inch bamboo Skewers and for cupcakes tooth picks…..Again All I used was the Wicked Cool stamp set (120600) pg 23 in the IB&C and assorted punches and scrap card stock…..

 I'm thinking I need to go make some cupcake wrappers to go with these…..

I will be selling these at the Hinesville Oktber Fest this Friday and Saturday…October 15 & 16 in Downtown Hinesville GA.

And another reminder of the  Clearance Rack Blitz is still going on until October 18th… 

To get to the Clarence Rack … Use my Shop Now Button at the Top Right Hand Side of my Blog….Do it now before your favorites are gone

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Haunting on the Hill

Ciao Bella,

       Today I have a Super Duper easy Scrapbook page…..

I decided to do an 8 1/2 x 11 page instead of a 12 x12… just to be a little different….I used the Haunting Hill Jumbo Wheel(116539)pg. 26 in the IB&C, on the bottom of the page… sorry I got a little hidden by my water mark. I also used the Wicked Cool … my favorite Halloween stamp set,(120600) pg 23 in the IB&C, Old Olive 1 1/4' Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115618)pg 191 IB&C, Designer Button in Pumpkin Pie pg 186 in the IB&C. The Bitty Bat Punch and the New 2 1/2" in circle punch from the Holiday Mini Catalog…..

Today starts my 12 Weeks of Christmas for my NEWSLETTER subscribers… so keep an eye out in your email for it…remember this treat is special to you and wont be posted on my blog…..It's not too late to sign up if you haven't already…..just do it Now …. before I send it out…..at noon today..

Have a great day all, I'll see you tomorrow

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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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Bottled Witches Brew is Wicked Cool

Ciao Bella,

              I was at the grocery store yestarday and I came across this tiny bottle…it was so cute , that I had to snatch one up…beacuse…my mind went straight to Halloween, and they fun things you can do with it…

Are you ready to see it?

It is spooky and cute at the same time …I used the Wicked Cool Stamp Set (120600) pg 23 in the IB&C, Raven Lace Trim(120988) pg. 8 in the Holiday Mini Catalog, Black Flourish Designer Jewels(120987) pg.8 in the Holiday Mini Catalog, Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon( 119256) pg. 191 in the IB&C…

Can you guess what the bottle is?  Maybe I'm slow to discover this …you are going to get a laugh…

Are you ready ?

Are you really ready?

OK … here it is

What did I tell you… I have never seen a 2.2 ounce glass bottle of Ketchup …

It just begged to be played with …

Anyway  isn't the cutest, perfect for a little office gift, a little calorie friendly bottle of Witches Brew

Did I just hear a cackle, a witches cackle? …lol

Please email me if you have any question or need supplies to make this brew? or leave a comment and tell me what you think of my Witches Brew…

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The Holidays are Coming !!!!!

Ciao Bella,

The Holidays are Coming, Stampin' Up!'s Holiday Mini Catalog is Here !!!!

I'm telling you … This Holiday Mini Catalog has to be the BEST ONE EVER!!!!!

The Buttons, the Ribbons, the Stamp sets. the Glass Glitter…Oh the FABRIC…

OH MY !!

Schedule your workshop NOW!!!  This excitement can't be kept all to yourself…Share it with your friends and get a jump start on your holidays…

Now I have a Sneak Peak for you …from my Trick or Treats Made Easy Class…. on Sept 7 or Sept 8,  day or evening times are still available

Look at these Bookmarks…. aren't they the cutest…perfect for the class party where you don't want too much sugar…..Now I have to admit I "cased" the idea from a sister demo Connie B. and put my own twist on it …Thanks Connie for the inspiration !!!!

Of course it wouldn't be Halloween with out some candy…Look at these little treat holders…perfect size for one of those little Miniature Fun Size candy bars….

It also fits this this cute decorated lip balm ….perfect for those of us trying to keep the demons out of our waistline …lol

More information about this class can be found on my classes and events page…But Today is the last day to sign up…So you need to contact me now to reserve you seat…..Just email me …

Well that's all for today…and don't forget to book your Holiday Workshop

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Wicked Cool Workshop Make and Takes…

Ciao Bella,

          I'm still on my Halloween roll..Today I thought I would share my Make and Takes for September Workshops…They are so much fun… 

I'm just loving 3×3 note cards these days…and I couldn't help but do a good, better, best with them too…

The first one…the "good" one is super simple, I used the Spooky stamp from the Wicked Cool Stamp Set ( 120600)pg.23 in the Idea Book and Catalog,and the Large Oval Punch (119855) on pg. 203 and the NEW Decorative Label Punch form the NEW HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG…That you can purchase from TOMORROW !!!!!

Now or the "Better" 3X3 note card is the same a the previous card I just added a strip of Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper ( 117175) pg. 172, in the IB&C. I just love this paper, and I loved the way it came out sponging it with with creepy Halloween colors…

For the "Best" one I Stamped and cut out the witches boots image and added the New Way Too Cool Designer Jewels Black Flourish(120987)pg.8 in the New Holiday Mini Catalog.

Aren't these fun and perfect for fun little notes in the office or even adding a person's name and you have a perfect little place card for your Halloween Party…

Now I have a little Challenge for you today…As I said I love the look of the Presto Patterns Designer Series paper sponged in Halloween…Take a look …

Isn't soo soo cool, I want to create a scrapbook page using this and the Wicked Cool Stamp but I am stuck…So My Challenge to you is … what can you do …. Create a scrap page , using the Presto Pattern Designer Series Paper and the Wicked Cool Stamp Set… and for all participants I will feature your projects here on my blog…and the one I love the best … I will use at my September Workshops…..

I still have dates available for September Workshops. So while you are creating your Spooky Scrapbook think of a date that works for you to hold a workshop and I could be featuring your Designs ….

Contact me Today to set up your workshop….and don't forget the Holiday Mini Catalog Starts tomorrow …We will have a wicked good time …

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Wicked Cool Sweet Treat Cups…

Ciao Bella,

     Man oh man have I been busy creating this weekend…I have so much to show you…But first I want to apologize for the photography today…The sun finally has decided to shine but for some reason I just couldn't get it to work with me…so I'm sorry for the shadows…

Ok here we go…..

Is this not a fun Card, those witches boots almost look like a flower…don't they? I used the Wicked Cool Stamp Set ( 120600) on pg 23 in the IB&C, of course the sweet Treat Cups (116802) on pg. 170 in the IB&C. And Now from the New HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG that will be released on Wednesday September 1 st…. just 2 more days … I can't wait…Ok back to the supplies…Champagne Glass Glitter (120997) pg. 21 in the New Holiday Mini Catty, Raven Lace Trim ( 120988) and Waffle Paper (120985) and both of those are on pg. 8 in the New Holiday Mini Catty. I also gave the whole card a spritz of Silver Foil Smooch Spritz( 118771) pg. 195 in the IB&C…This card,… I can't go on enough how much fun it was to make, the picture just doesn't show really how great it is…

Now … Saturday, I posted a Scrapbook Page that kinda took on a Spooky Life of it's own ….and I have had some request for more pictures of the details … so here is a photo of the page again and some detail pictures …enjoy

I hope these pictures show what you were looking for…..

Just a little Reminder that TOMORROW is the last day to order from the Summer Mini Catty… so if you need that perfect little something to finish up you summer projects…Order Now …

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Trick Or Treat Decor Style-

Ciao Bella,

            I started working on designing some scrapbook pages for my upcoming classes…and I started with the Halloween layouts for my class Scrapbooking For the Holidays on November 13th…This class has a 2 page layout for each Holiday:Halloween, Fall and Christmas..and since I have been in a Halloween mood lately I thought I would design those pages…..Ok well, let me tell you….that didn't happen, or at least not what I had in mind…..It took on a life of it's own….and now …..well … just take a look…

See I told you …It just took on a life of it's own …and it's now too big to put in an album….. so now I have to either mount it on canvas or find a deep set 12 x 12 picture frame…..

Anyway let tell you about some of the elements on the project…The "flower" in the center I made with the Newsprint Designer Series Paper( 117166) on pg. 175 in the IB&C and the new Decorative Label Punch from the soon to be released Holiday Mini catalog and you can't see it very well but there is champagne colored Glass Glitter also from the Holiday Mini…not to mention the Raven Lace Trim…Now here is where it got funky… and left the normal scrapbook page world..

.I had some of the new Spooky Things Decor Elements, and they were a little too big for what I was thinking…and they were sitting on my desk ,,,and the "trick or treat" just screamed at me to be on the page…and then the spider kept saying "me too"… Okay , not really but you know what I mean…The New Waffle Paper made a perfect layer for both…..a little tearing and it has that creepy feel…..added a few Bats using the new Bat Punch (119279) pg 200 in the IB&C and that's when I called it done…though I could add a few more thing …but that just might be over kill then    

I normally would not have thought to use Decor Elements on a scrapbook page…it still kinda gets me … who knew…

If you haven't received your Holiday Mini Catalog yet , please let me know so I can get one to you.

I also have added a listing of all my classes through the end of the year, on my classes and events page…

Feel free to contact me if I can serve you in anyway

Let me know what you think of this over top scrapbook page and leave a comment…

Have a great weekend … 

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More Spooky Sneak Peaks

Ciao Bella,

      I hope every had a great weekend… I know I did…I has a blast playing with all my new Stampin' Up! from the New Holiday Mini Catalog…I can't get enough … it is soooo soooo much fun … I really haven't been this excited… in a while ….and  I'm in love with the Wicked Cool stamp set in the New Idea Book &Catalog…

Now before I show you this card …I want you to know I had so much fun…. Normally I do clean and simple or vintage …but with this card I just couldn't stop… for me it is a bit over the top…

First I used the Wicked Cook stamp set (120600) on pg. 23 in the IB&C, Razzleberry Card Stock and Basic Black Card Stock and of the Bat Punch (119279) on pg 200 in IB&C….I also used the New Decorative Label punch(120907) and the Oval punch (120908), both are on pg. 25 in the Holiday Mini…and before I forget I also used the Black Flourish Designer Jewels ( 129988) on pg.8…I love these little self adhesive jewels….. 

 Now lets look a little closer

Look at the Raven Lace ( 120988) pg 8 of the NEW HOLIDAY MINI Catty to be released September 1st. Then of course there is this NEW Champagne Glass Glitter( 120997) pg 21 in the Soon to be released holiday mini catalog…Don't you just love it … I love all things shinny but not really a glitter girl… but with this soon to be released glitter… I think I'm in Love…It can go from Spooky to Vintage with just a twitch of a witches nose…  

I love to hear from you …I just love comments…

If you are interested in any of these great products or want to the first to get the NEW HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG…email me …I'm here to serve you and show you how to make your creativity shine

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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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