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HAPPY HALLOWEEN
and
Keep It Simple Saturday!
I used the Fall To Layout 114 from the Clean and Simple Blog for this one.
Google Eyes, Whisper White Craft Ink and the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set - that's it. "Boo!"
Have a safe and fun Halloween weekend.
Stampin' In His Name,
Jill
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OK, so if you have followed me for a bit, you likely know that I'm a bit of a chocoholic. This morning I had brownies with my coffee! That's bad!
I also love to use chocolate in my paper crafting and M&M's have been a long time accessory. This time of year I always try to coordinate projects with the holiday-themed M&M colors. I was a bit concerned when Stampin' Up! annouced our Color Renovation because M&M's Halloween colors were retiring: Lovely Lilac, Only Orange and Green Galore. But guess what - M&M's had a color renovation too!
HOW COOL IS THAT??!!
Rich Razzleberry, Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Early Espresso!
WOOT!
My boys were quite impressed at this little display when I showed it to them. "They are perfect" they said. I think they were just going along with me so they could get a handful of the M&M's. And they did!!
So, with this as my color palette, I created a Happy Halloween project for you this morning.
That is our Sweet Centers stamp set and the Wicked Fun Designer Series Paper. Though the Wicked Fun paper used Basic Black as it's dark neutral, I chose patterns without the black so that I could coordinate it with the Early Espresso.
You can't see it very well in this photo, but I added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to the eyes of all the little goblin images - even the tiny spider on the greeting circle. And that strip across the bottom left - that is a strip of Sticky Strip layered on Early Espresso and coated with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. Have you ever thought to use your Sticky Strip that way? I wanted to add just a little embellishment since the card was already pretty busy with the Designer Series Paper, the focal image and the M&M's. We can't take away from the M&M's!
I hope you like the Sticky Strip and glitter tip. I have many more for you next week in my November Newsletter.
Are you an email subscriber? I hope so! But if not - SUBSCRIBE NOW! You won't want to miss the beautiful projects that I have for you next week.
I hope you have a fun and safe Halloween weekend. I hope to have a K.I.S.S. post for you tomorrow!
Stampin' In His Name,
Jill
Stamps:
Sweet Centers - 116521
Paper:
Early Espresso -119686
Whisper White -100730
More Mustard -100946
Wicked Fun Designer Series Paper - 117400
Ink:
Early Espresso - 119670
Accessories:
Sweet Treat Cups - 116802
1 3/4" Circle Punch -119850
1 1/4" Circle Punch -119861
1 3/8" Circle Punch -119860
Sticky Strip -104294
Dazzling Diamonds Glitter -102023
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That sounds so harsh but it is true! This was one of the cards that I designed for my Christmas Stamp A Stack Class in October but it "did not make the cut". I was thinking that it had too many layers for a Stamp A Stack class where you make 12 cards in a single class.
The card features the classy Dasher a' la CARTE stamp. That is one trendy reindeer! Not sure any of the deer that my husband hunts have that much style.
I love this color combination - feels a little European to me. But who am I to say since I've never been to Europe. ;o)
Well, he may have been a class reject but I'm thinking he would be a pretty good Christmas card. If you like him, feel free to CASE (Copy and Share Everything) him!
Stampin' In His Name,
Jill
Click Here to Order Supplies Online!
Stamps:
Dasher - 116816
Christmas Greetings - 115448
Paper:
Crumb Cake - 120953
Early Espresso - 119686
Pear Pizzazz - 119795
Naturals Ivory -101849
Ink:
Early Espresso Classic Ink - 119670
Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink - 115658
Accessories:
Ticket Corner Punch - 119867
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack - 118309
5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Rich Razzleberry - 119957
Silver Brads - 104336
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Gasp! What is that? Yes, last night at a workshop, the ladies actually gasped a bit when I pulled out my handy dandy Crop-A-Dile. Some of them had never seen it and some seemed a little intimidated at its appearance. Though it looks a little complex, this is one handy and easy to use product.
The Crop-A-Dile is an all-in-one tool that punches holes, silently sets eyelets, and is portable! With 1/8" and 3/16" built-in hole punches, it silently and easily sets eyelets and snaps of both sizes—and there are no loose pieces to keep track of. No more hammering!
But wait.....there's more!
The Crop-A-Dile also punches through chipboard, tin, and multiple paper layers with unexpected ease.
That not enough for you?? There is still more!
The Crop-A-Dile - Item #108362 - $29.95
Do you have a Crop-A-Dile? If so, what "out of the ordinary thing" have you used your Crop-A-Dile to do or what else do you think you could do with this tool?
LEAVE ME A COMMENT ON THIS POST AND SHARE WITH US!
Thanks for checking in. Have yourself a great day!
Stampin' In His Name,
Jill
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Yesterday I promised you two things: my Portland Regional Swap card and a very awesome special that I get to offer you because I went to the Portland Stampin' Up! Regional!
First, here is my swap card.
Yes, I went with my one of my favorites - a penguin! Isn't he cute in his chubbyness? He is part of the stamp set - Tag Alongs. This set is our Making a Difference set this year. When you purchase this set - Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Don't you think he would cheer up someone who isn't feeling well?
OK, do you want to know the awesome special that I get to offer you???
Now until November 7th - just 11 days from now - you can receive our awesome Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote AND a FREE, yet to be released, stamp set when you join my Icy Inkers team and become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!
Yes, Stampin' Up! has extended the offer on this FREE, HUGE craft tote to anyone who joins my team before November 7th. PLUS.....
You will receive the brand new, 2011 Occasions Mini Stamp set, Eat Chocolate, FREE with your Demonstrator Starter Kit! Woot!
A CHOCOLATE STAMP SET! Do you want to see some samples that were shown in Portland?
I AM that friend!
Amen to that!
That is my kind of "To Do" list!
This may be my new "motto"!
Another cute Chocolate "To Do" list.
If you are ready to make your love of crafting your business, JOIN MY TEAM NOW! I will be by your side helping you to set and achieve your goals. Whether you work your business part-time or full-time, our Icy Inkers stamp group would love to have you.
You can see all the benefits of joining my team HERE.
If you are ready to join or need more information - CONTACT ME!
Thanks so much for coming back today!
Stampin' In His Name,
Jill
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Happy Monday to you! I am excited to be in my office and ready for a week of working my Stampin' Up! business. I'm sure my enthusiasm is largely from the boost I got at the Stampin' Up! Regional Conference I attended on Saturday in Portland, OR. What a great day!
Want to see??
These are the gifts I gave to my downline and guest who attended.
Filled with some of our Big Buttons and chocolate of course.
We received the Day of Gratitude stamp set in our pack. Love this set!
You can find it in the Holiday Mini Catalog.
Here is the button they gave to all of us.
Isn't that too cute and fun! I AM A STAMP HUGGER!
Winner Winner! Yes, my morning was blessed by winning a stamp set!
I was so excited!
I won the French Foliage stamp set - LOVE IT LOVE IT!!
You can find this set in the Holiday Mini Catalog as well.
At lunch I participated in the SUDSOL swap.
This is my downline Deborah Wayne standing on the chair so all swappers could find her in the conference room.
I received so many pretty swaps! Want to see mine?
Oops, that's not the finished card! You will have to check back tomorrow to see my swap card. ;o)
Ain't I a stinker?
Lunch time was also photo time for me.
Here are some of my Stampin' Up! family.
Some of my downline, three of my uplines, sidelines and guests!
This is Stampin' Up!'s Co-Founder and CEO - Shelli Gardner.
She is an amazing woman.
Happy Demonstrators and guests!
(L to R: Pam, Deb, Nina, Chris and Beth)
Stampin' Up! gave everyone Glimmer Brads!
Love me a little Glimmer!
3 O'Clock Snack! Ice Cream!
Stampin' Up! has a tradition at the home office during the holidays of 3 O'Clock Snack. So, they decided to include Regional attendees in on the fun too!
Mmm!
I do not have any Make and Take projects to show you as I spent all of the stamping/break time visiting. I will post them when I finish them.
But tomorrow, I will have my penguin swap card to show you!
Plus, Stampin' Up! has given Regional attendees
a special to offer our customers!
Woot!
Check back tomorrow and I will let you know what the special is!
Thanks for checking in this beautiful Monday.
Contact me if you have any questions about
the Stampin' Up! Regional Event or other events.
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What is your Christmas card going to look like this year? Classic, Whimsical, maybe Vintage???
This card is one of the projects that my Christmas Stamp A Stack classes made. It features the Bells and Boughs stamp set and Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper. This card feels a little "old world" vintage to me. Is that a style?
The holly image is stamped in Always Artichoke and then colored by taking a Blender Pen to the stamped image and blending the ink. The berries got their color from a Blender Pen and a Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink Pad. The muted coloring fit with the vintage look. A bit of Crumb Cake Classic Ink sponged around the edges of the focal piece adds a little distressing. Just simple vintage.
The products used on this card make up the Vintage Christmas Card Bundle that is currently 20% off on our ABC's special. You can find all the details in THIS POST. This special has been available for just two days but many of you have already taking advantage of these great specials. Thank you!
The next 24 hours will be super busy but fun! Today is my Cut N' Crop and I will be working on my swaps for the Stampin' Up! Portland Regional Conference in Portland, OR tomorrow! Yea! 5 team members, 2 guests, my uplines, 2 sidelines and about 500 other demonstrators will be gathering tomorrow in Portland OR for business and creative presentations. It is sure to be a fabulous day. I will be posting pictures next week.
Have a great weekend!
Stampin’ In His Name,
Jill
Stamps:
Bells and Boughs - 120831 Wood Mount/121142 Clear Mount
Paper:
Very Vanilla - 101650
Early Espresso - 119686
Always Artichoke - 105119
Deck The Halls Designer Series Paper - 120810
Ink:
Always Artichoke Classic Ink Pad -105219
Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink Pad -119669
Very Vanilla Craft Ink Pad -104308
Crumb Cake Classic Ink Pad - 121030
Accessories:
Blender Pens -102845
Stamping Sponges -101610
Deck The Halls Big Designer Buttons - 121002
Linen Thread - 104199
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I just love Fall! Have I told you that already? I love all the the rich yummy colors and the feeling of "pulling in" for the winter.
This fall colored card was another of the projects that my club members made at their October class. It features the Fresh Cuts stamp set and the Two Tone Brayer technique.
How do you do the two tone brayer technique?
1. Lay open Classic Ink Pads end to end and roll your brayer over both of them inking a different color on each side of the brayer with a space in the center.
2. Roll the brayer back and forth over your piece of Glossy White card stock until the desired shades are achieved, you can add more ink to the brayer. Try to overlap the colors by brayering in a “Y” shape.
3. Finish this by stamping images over the colors. You can also stamp your images first but be sure the images are dry before rolling the brayer over them.
It is a very simple technique with great results. When is the last time you had your brayer out? I know it had been a little while for me! Dust off that little guy, ink him up and create some great backgrounds for your projects.
What is one tool that you have not used in awhile? Leave a comment on this post as to which tool in your stamping supplies likely "has the most dust on it". I would love to use some of them as inspiration to create some projects for you. I'm always up for a challenge.
Thanks for checking in. Have a great day!
Stampin' In His Name,
Jill
Stamps:
Fresh Cuts - 111634
Paper:
Glossy White -102599
Early Espresso - 119686
Peach Parfait - 119794
Ink:
Peach Parfait Classic Ink Pad - 119783
Cajun Craze Classic Ink Pad - 119671
Early Espresso Classic Ink Pad - 119670
VersaMark - 102283
Accessories:
Brayer - 102395
Taffeta Ribbon, Early Espresso - 119964
Oval Punch, 1 3/4" x 7/8" - 119855
Oval Punch, 3/8" x 5/8"- 119863
Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430
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Holly & Jolly Star Album Kit To Go
Cost: $30 plus $4.90 Priority Mail
Want to give some handmade memories this year?
This star album is the perfect gift.
Kit includes all pre-cut card stock to create album, 6 sheets (6"x6") Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper, 1/2 pack of Holly & Jolly Rub Ons, 2 Silver Brads and 24" of Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding and full electronic tutorial file.
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Create Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging and Cherished Gifts this holiday season!
From October 19 - December 16 choose from several different holiday bundles containing gorgeous Stampin' Up! products.
Perfect for creating cards, gift packaging, and gifts and all at 20% off!
Get ready for your holiday projects early AND at 20% off!!
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Aren't small things the cutest things?
This is a box that my club members made last week at their October class. I thought this would make a nice fall party favor or place marker for your Thanksgiving table.
This project uses the Pillow Box and Leaves #2 dies for the Big Shot. The leaf image comes from the Lovely As A Tree set and the greeting from the Tiny Tags set.
TIP: You can create the little "flag tag" by punching out your greeting with the Word Window Punch. Trim off one side so that it is a straight edge. The notch in the right side can be made "freehand" with scissors or you can use the corner of a square punch.
I created one of these "flag tags" on the card in THIS POST too.
My club members really enjoyed this project as well as the card they made. If you would like to join my next 10/15 Club - CONTACT ME and I will add you to the list. If you want more details about my clubs - CLICK HERE.
Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great week.
Stampin’ In His Name,
Jill
Stamps:
Tiny Tags - 118091 Wood Mount/118592 Clear Mount
Lovely As A Tree - 115026
Paper:
More Mustard - 100946
Crumb Cake - 120953
Bravo Burgundy - 105123
Old Olive - 100702
Ink:
Bravo Burgundy Classic Ink Pad - 105214
Crumb Cake Classic Ink Pad - 121030
Accessories:
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine - 113439
Leaves #2 Originals Die - 113459
Pillow Box Bigz Die - 113466
Word Window Punch - 119857
1/16" hand held punch - 101227
Gold Brads - 104337
Hemp Twine - 100982
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Stampin’ In His Name,
Jill
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Hi all!
I realize there was a problem with the link to the new My Digital Studio Price List in my last post.
Here is the corrected link: My Digital Studio Price List
Sorry about that!
Stampin' In His Name,
Jill
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Check out these awesome new downloads
for My Digital Studio!
Night Owl Digital Kit - 122174 - $7.95
Autumn Spice Digital Kit - 122175 - $9.95
Deck The Halls Photocard Digital Kit - 122176 - $3.95
Candy Cane Lane Photocard Digital Kit - 122177 - $3.95
Celebrations Digital Kit - 123728 - $9.95
3/16" Brad Add-On Pack - 122166 - $.95
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A couple of weeks ago, I asked you all to share how many Christmas cards you were planning to make and send this year. I didn't receive a huge response but the answers ranged from 75-80 to "I don't have a clue". ;o) Well, no matter how many you are planning to make this year, now is the time that you should be finding that perfect card idea and purchasing your supplies?
Wonder where to look for the perfect card idea? Look no further! With my 12 Weeks of Christmas campaign - ideas come to you. I have shared two wonderful Christmas card ideas the last two weeks and I have another to show you all tomorrow. But to receive the 12 Weeks of Christmas ideas you have to be an email list subscriber - ARE YOU?
Let the inspiration come to you - via you In Box
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Good Morning and Happy Columbus Day! In honor of the day, I want to share with you a recent technique discovery! Ok, it's really not a discovery but a technique that I was shown in my Stampin' Success magazine (Stampin' Up! Demonstrator newsletter). It looked so fun that I had to try. It is called Wet Paper Stamping.
With Wet Paper Stamping, you need to use our Watercolor Paper. There are two methods to do this technique:
1. Wet the paper first by brushing with Aqua Painters or spritzing with water and then stamping.
2. Stamp image on dry Watercolor Paper and then spritz with water.
What you are looking for is a blurred image. Then allow it to dry.
Come back with your Stamp-a-ma-jig Stamp Postitioner and stamp over the blurred image with a darker image to redefine it.
What you get is a stamped image that is colored in with a little "flair".
*This particular sample is a little more "spider webby" than I would like. You do need to play a little with the amount of water that you use.*
I added some of our new Waffle Paper, Early Espresso around the oval. The greeting was punched out with the Word Window Punch and then I took a notch out of the right side for a bit of a "flag" look.
I used our Distressing Essentials Kit on the Newsprint Designer Series Paper. Love the way it makes it look old!
If you have any questions about this technique or any other technique - LEAVE A COMMENT! I would love to help out!
Stampin’ In His Name,
Jill
Stamps:
Lovely As A Tree - 115026
Tiny Tags - 118091 Wood Mount/118592 Clear Mount
Paper:
Watercolor Paper -
Waffle Paper Assortment 2 - 120985
Cherry Cobbler - 119685
Crumb Cake - 120953
Newsprint Designer Series Paper - 117166
Ink:
Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink - 119669
Early Espresso Classic Ink - 119670
Accessories:
Big Shot - 113439
Ovals Original Die - 114525
Word Window Punch - 119857
Brads, Metallic - 119741
Distressing Essentials Kit - 118762
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Welcome to Keep It Simple Saturday!
I had to put our Saturday them into practice this week when I needed to send out thank you cards that morning's online orders.
I grabbed the Wicked Fun Designer Series Paper, the Sincere Salutations stamp set came up with these three cards. I just let the flocked images on the Designer Series Paper to do the work on these cards.
With this card I went vertical and added a little of our 1/2" Lace Trim from the Holiday Mini Catalog.
Just a little of our Rich Razzleberry grosgrain
ribbon was added as an accent to this one.
Pretty simple huh? But I hope not too simple.
What simple thing would you like to make time to do this weekend? I'm hoping that the rain will come in this afternoon so I can stay inside and STAMP!
Leave me a comment as to what simple thing you have on your plans for the weekend.
I pray it's a great weekend for you!
Stampin’ In His Name,
Jill
Stamps:
Sincere Salutations - 105156
Paper:
Rich Razzleberry - 115316
Basic Black - 121045
Wicked Fun Designer Series Paper - 117400
Ink:
Basic Black Classic Pad - 101179
Accessories:
2" x 1 3/8" Oval Extra-Large Punch - 119859
1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large Punch - 119863
5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Rich Razzleberry - 119957
1/2" Lace Trim - 120988
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I love lighthouses and I really love the new stamp set Uncharted Territory with it's lighthouse and sailboat images.
This card was another of the projects that we made at my watercolor class. We used Watercolor Crayons, Aqua Painters and Watercolor Paper. I have to say that our Watercolor Paper is so great to work with. It is 100% cotton, cold-pressed 140lb. paper and it is beautiful. The way it allows you to continue to add color and water and blend - just so fun. When you combine it with our Watercolor Crayons and Aqua Painters - you will feel like an artist!
The Crumb Cake panel on this card has a bit of wood-grain texture from Texture Plates #4 Kit for the Big Shot. A little Linen Thread adds to the nautical, natural feel to this card. I think this was my favorite card of the class. But then again, I love the ocean and lighthouses so I'm biased.
I hope you have a great Friday. Thanks for stopping by.
CLICK HERE to order any of the supplies for this project.
Stampin’ In His Name,
Jill
Stamps:
Uncharted Territory - 116952 Wood Mount/120456 Clear Mount
Paper:
Watercolor Paper - 105019
Chocolate Chip - 102128
Always Artichoke - 105119
Crumb Cake - 120953
Bashful Blue - 105120
Ink:
Chocolate Chip Craft Spot - 119719
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink - 100908
Accessories:
Aqua Painter - 103954
Watercolor Crayons, Subtles - 119802
Watercolor Crayons, Regals - 119803
Watercolor Crayons, Brights - 119804
Heat Tool - 100005
Clear Embossing Powder - 101428
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Stampin' Up! invites YOU to participate in its first ever digital design contest using My Digital Studio and Stampin' Up!'s digital downloads! The My Digital Studio Design contest was created to recognize the amazing digital design skills of our talented, creative customers and demonstrators! The contest is open to all customers and demonstrators who have access to My Digital Studio in the US and Canada; five customers and five demonstrators will be selected to win. To enter the contest you will need to design one digital card and two single-page layouts using ONLY My Digital Studio product and Stampin' Up downloads. Submit all samples along with an official entry form and photo release form (if applicable) to MDSContest@stampinup.com.
Winners will receive free My Digital Studio digital downloads
from Stampin' Up! valued at approximately $400!
You will also receive a digital pin for your personal blog.
Don't own My Digital Studio or want to purchase new Stampin' Up! digital downloads? Click here!
Our panel of judges can't wait to see your digital artistry on display, so submit your project today!
Ready, Set, Create!
Here is a card that I made from My Digital Studio:
Now I don't think I will win any awards for this card, but I have seen the stuff you all do with digital crafting and you need to enter!
If you have any questions about My Digital Studio, the My Digital Studio Design Contest or if you would like to purchase My Digital Studio - CONTACT ME! I would love to help you explore the digital world of crafting with My Digital Studio!
Stampin’ In His Name,
Jill
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