4 Seasons Frame

Here is the Special Project that is now a class!

This is my "4 Seasons Frame". It was hard to take a picture, since this is in a frame with glass. I kept getting reflections from everything...this was the best one. This set was "Love at First Sight"! When I turned the page in the Holiday Mini and saw it, I couldn't wait to get it ordered and start using it.

I was inspired again, by the sample in the Holiday Mini, but I wanted to include all 4 seasons. I found the perfect frame, long before I even had the stamp set in hand. I am extremely happy with the way it turned out, and can't wait to hang it in my home.

If you want to join me for this class just contact me to let me know. The class fee is $25.00 and includes the frame and all stamping supplies. Be sure to let me know in advance, if you are interested, so I can have plenty of frames. I am still working on the date. Several people would like to do them for Christmas gifts, so it will probably be early November, on a Saturday, or Sunday, depending on what works best for everyone.

Hope you're having a wonderful week!

dd

Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack

I finally have pictures of a couple of cards that we did on Sunday at the Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack. These are just 2 of the 10 cards that we made. The first card uses one of my favorite sets, Lovely as a Tree, and the Top Note Die cut with the Big Shot.


The ribbon is Kiwi Kiss, and then, to add just a little glitz, we used the 2-way Glue and Dazzling Diamonds to make the snow sparkle.

This card was made with the Scandinavian Season set that is available now through January 18, in the Holiday Mini. I love everything in the Holiday Mini, but this is one of my most favorite sets! I actually used the sample in the mini as my inspiration. The printed paper is from the Designer Series Paper Ski Slope, also in the mini, and the ribbon is the new Taffeta, Riding Hood Red. This set is great because the stamps are so detailed, you don't have to add a lot of embellishments, and you still have a very elegant card. I can't wait to try embossing with this one!

I have a special project to show you tomorrow, that I had on display, and everyone wanted me to teach "the class" so, I'm doing the class! It's using another one of my favorite sets from the Holiday Mini, Season of Friendship. Check back tomorrow to see what it is.

Until tomorrow...

dd

Stamp-a-Stack HUGE Success!

First of all, I want to apologize for being MIA. Then, I want to thank everyone who attended our World Cardmaking Day, Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack class this past Sunday...one of the reasons I have not had a chance to post here. We had a full class of 16! Which means that Loretta and I prepared kits for 320 cards, and 160 tags! Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVED doing it! I do think I am going to invest in a paper trimmer that will cut more than one sheet of cardstock at a time though. Especially if we have this great response to all of our classes from now on.

We had a stamp-fastic day! We had 5 stations set up with 2 to 3 cards at each station. Everyone was able to work at their own pace, and rotate stations until they completed all of the cards. We had new stampers as well as veterans, and I think this was a great way for everyone to get to visit with one another, and help each other along the way.

Before the day was over, (actually, even before lunch), everyone was asking when the next class was going to be. Well, with the success of this one, we have decided to do a similar class focusing on Birthday Cards. We will do 15 cards this time, and a Gift Card Holder. This will be in conjunction with the Birthday Special that Stampin' Up! is offering. Click on the flyer on the sidebar for more information.

We limited this last class to 16, and decided that we have room for a couple more. So, we can seat 18 for the Birthday Card Class. If you are interested, contact me soon. We already have a few spots filled. Our Christmas Card class filled very quickly!

Birthday Card Stamp-a-Stack, Sunday November 9. We have also decided to start at 11:00am, and several ladies suggested that instead of us feeding everyone, that everyone attending bring a snack/food dish to share. We will provide chips & drinks & chocolate. Gotta have chocolate! The cost is $25.00. That works out to be $1.56 per card/gift card holder.

I will work on pictures today from the class this past Sunday, and post them tomorrow, so you can see some of the things that we did.

Have a Wonderful Week!

dd

October Promotions

Wow! I am delighted to say that our Christmas Card Stamp Camp is full! I have had so much going on the past couple of days, I just couldn't do everything I had on my "to do" list. One of those things was posting here. I have a lot of information to share. There are several great promotions.

The first one being that you can now order from the Holiday Mini. Stampin' Up! has out-done themselves once again. For such a small catalog, there are so many great stamp sets & accessories. The best thing is you have until January 18, 2009 to get everything you want. If you need a copy, let me know and I'll get one to you right away. In the meantime, you can click on the picture on the sidebar and go to my website to check it out.

Still going on this month only is the limited time only Spooky Spider Decor Elements. I'm not big on spiders, but I just had to have this one. He is so adorable guarding my huge jar of candy...he hasn't kept me out of the jar though. Again, click on the picture on the sidebar for more information.

Next, is the World Cardmaking Day promotion. We have combined our cardmaking day with our Christmas Card Stamp Camp. Stampin' Up! is offering a 20% discount on the Simply Sent Card Elements and Simply Sent Card Kits beginning October 4 thru October 11. These kits contain the elements you need to create fun & exciting cards. Photos and instructions are included. The coordinating stamp sets are sold separately. You can check the kits out on pages 176-177 in the Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog, or visit my website.

Phase II Decor Elements are now available! You are going to love these! There are some for Thanksgiving, Christmas, the Nursery, basic Home Decor, and wait till you see the Ginormous Flowers! I think Makayla needs these for her new bedroom. Once again you can see them on my Stampin' Up! website.

Last but not least...I think. In celebration of Stampin' Up!'s 20th Birthday, they are throwing a party! When you spend $20.00 on regular catalog merchandise, you will get 20% off select birthday stamp sets. There are some really fun sets included in this special. You can be assured that I'm going to take advantage of this one! Once again, visit my website for the list of stamp sets. Included in this promotion is a special offer on a Single Large-Tip Aqua Painter. Many of the stamp sets included in this offer lend themselves to being "colored" in. You can purchase the single aqua painter for $7.25 while supplies last. The aqua painter is usually sold in a 2-pack for $16.95, so if you've been considering this item, now would be a great time to get one.

There is one more promotion. More Rewards! When you Host a Workshop of $350.00 or more from October 1 thru November 30, you can choose any stamp set from the Catalog Sampler FREE, In addition to your regular Hostess Benefits.

If you are considering becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, you can choose any stamp set of you choice FREE from the Catalog Sampler or the Fall/Winter Catalog, when you purchase the Standard Starter Kit for $199.00 from now thru October 11.

Okay, I think that's it for now. That should give you enough to think about until tomorrow. Contact me if you have any questions about any of the promotions that are currently in effect. Believe me, I know it can be a bit overwhelming! Don't forget, you can order any time on-line by visiting http://www.debbied.stampinup.net/.

Have a Great Day, and check back tomorrow for a little sneak peek of our Christmas Card Stamp Camp projects.

dd

Anxiously Awaiting Christmas Card Stamp Camp

Just a quick post this morning. Then I have to get busy getting things ready for our Christmas Card Stamp Camp this weekend.

Loretta and I had so much fun yesterday, planning each card that we will be making on Sunday. As usual, we got very carried away with our planning, and couldn't limit ourselves to just 5 card designs, so we decided instead of 4 each of 5 cards, we will each create 5 cards. So now you will get to do 2 each of 10 cards! You will still go home with 20 completed cards with matching envelopes, but you will have 10 different designs! We got carried away with the tags as well, and we are each designing 10 tags, so you will get 20 instead of the original 12 that we advertised!

We have some adorable party favors for you. But, you'll have to wait until Sunday to see what they are!

If you haven't signed up yet, and are interested, contact me today, we are almost full!

Check back later this week for a little sneak peek.

I know I'm extremely excited for this fabulously fun class...I hope you are!

dd

Only One More Week

Just a reminder that there is only one week left for the Never-Before-Seen Stamps, Never-Before-Seen Savings promotion. Tuesday, September 30th is the last day to take advantage of the 15% savings on this list of select stamp sets. No additional purchase necessary, and you can order as many as you like.

Remember, ordering is so easy. No need to wait for a workshop, or the next class. You can place your own order any time with online ordering. Just visit my website and click on the "shop now" button and you're ready to go. Stampin' Up! has done a fabulous job with the online store. When you click on the picture of the special, all the sets that are on sale come up. Then, when you click on the stamp set, you even get project samples, and a list of items used for that project. How fun is that?

Enjoy browsing the Stampin' Up! online store. Until next time...

dd

Stampin' Up! & Country Living

Stampin' Up! and Country Living magazine have teamed up to offer the Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit, which will be featured in an eight-page spread in the December issue of Country Living.

Country Living is also offering a mini stamp and note kit to new subscribers who subscribe through their consumer subscription web page or use the special subscription card.

Take advantage of this awesome offer and get a Great magazine, and a bonus mini stamp and note kit for just $1.00 an issue!

Visit Country Living at http://www.stamp.countryliving.com/
to subscribe today!

Enjoy your day.

dd