Snow Flurry Bigz Die #2

 

The Snow Flurry Bigz Die can be the star of the show.  You can use either the negative or the positive so there is never any waste.  This card can be made in 10 minutes or less.

 

 

The background was stamped with the snowflake from the Jolly Bingo Bits in White Craft ink.  Then the Crumb Cake was run through the Big Shot with the Snow Flurry Bigz Die.  Rhinestones were added to the snowflake.  The message from the Mixed Medley hostess set is layered over Midnight Muse Satin Stitched ribbon. 

 

Card Recipe

Stamp Set:  Mixed Medley, Jolly Bingo Bits.

Paper:  Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse.

Ink:  White Craft Ink, Midnight Muse.

Tools:  Snow Flurry Bigz Die, 1 1/4" Scallop Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Midnight Muse Satin Stitched Ribbon.

 

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Sherrie

Fall Gift Set

Just in time for Thanksgiving!  Today's project combines a cute litte notepad and purse made in fall colors.  The Orchard Harvest DSP from the Holiday Catalog is just beautiful.  Don't forget products from the Holiday Catalog can be ordered through January 2, 2013.  There will be a few carryovers but you don't want to miss out on your favorites.

The purse is made from a single sheet of Crumb Cake cardstock which has been scored to form the purse.  A small clothespin with the Just for You message is used the close the purse. 

 

Recipe: 

Stamp Sets:  Friendship Preserves Bundle

Paper:  Orchard Harvest DSP, Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla.

Ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Early Expresso

Tools:  Simply Scored, Sticky Take, Champagne Glimmer Paint, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Post-It note, Small Pen, Small Clothespin. 

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Snowman Tealites

 

I cas'd these from Becky Roberts at Inking Idaho.  Aren't they the cutest?  They were made using Stampin' Up punches, paper, and Designer Pearls.  I just love the little hat.  Wouldn't they make cute little treats for friends, family, and co-workers?

 

Recipe:

Paper:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Be of Good Cheer.

Tools:  Battery Operated Tealites, Designer Pearls, Black Sharpee marker, Latice Texture Folder, Polka Dot Texture Folder,1 3/8" Circle Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Set(circle), Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon.

 

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Sherrie

Snow Flurry Bigz Die

Do you need a card you can make in less than 10 minutes?  Here, it is! A clean and simple card using the Snow Flurry Bigz Die from the Holiday catalog.  I love the combination of Crumb Cake and Cherry Cobbler.  This card also showcases the new Single Stamp snowflake too.

 

 

 

 

Card Recipe:

 

Stamp:  Bold Snowflake Only $5.95, Jolly Bingo Bits, More Merry Messages

Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Whisper White.

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, White Craft Ink

Tools:  Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Blossom Punch, Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

 

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Sherrie

Blog Hop Project

While preparing for last week's Winter Wishes Blog Hop, I made several projects.  Here is a card that did not make the cut.  I used the Ornament Keepsake bundle to make the ornament.  I hope you can see the scoring around the ornament and the glitter made by spritzing the card with Champagne Glimmer paint and rubbing alcohol mixture. 

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Card Recipe:

Stamp sets:  Ornament Keepsakes bundle, Greetings of the Season

Paper:  Be of Good Cheer DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Cherriy Cobbler

Tools: Snow Flurry Bigz Die, 1 1/4" Scallop Punch, Designer Pearls, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine.

 

Thanks for visiting,

Sherrie

 

Online Extravaganza Monday Specials- Don't Miss Out!

The Online Extravaganza during Thanksgiving week is Stampin' Up!'s biggest online sale of the year. With discounts up to 50% and 24-hour-only doorbusters, you won't want to miss it!

November 19-28, 2012: Mark your calendar for these nine days, so you can get incredible discounts, up to 50 % off on some of your favorite products! PLUS...

CHECK OUT THESE INCREDIBLE DOORBUSTERS!

For the first time ever, three products will be 20% off for 24 hours only on both the first and last days of Online Extravaganza!

Doorbusters for Monday, November 19 ONLY

• Simply Scored™ Diagonal Plate (125586) $11.95 SALE $9.56

• Big Shot™ Die-Cutting Machine (113439) $99.95 SALE $79.96 - WOW!

• Big Shot Doctor’s Bag (113474) $69.95 SALE $55.96

Doorbusters for Wednesday, November 28 ONLY

• Clear Block Bundle: Blocks A-I (18491) $66.95 SALE $53.56 - AMAZING!

• Clear Block Storage Caddy (120279) $16.95 SALE $13.56

• Stack & Store Caddy (109127) $34.95 SALE $27.96

ALL Nine Days, November 19-28th

There's more ... starting Monday, Nov 19th and ending Wednesday, Nov 28th, there is a huge list of additional items on sale starting with select Designer Series Papers at 20% off, Accessories at 25-40% off, and going all the way up to a huge selection of stamp sets and MDS 2+ for 50% off! GOT TO HAVE IT!

Open the attachment to see ALL Online Extravaganza sale items! Start preparing today for your Online Extravaganza Holiday Shopping next week!

NOTE: Even though it's called an Online...you can call (620-786-5407) or email Sherrie.Gross@gmail.com your orders to me. If you want to take advantage of the Monday 11/19 or Wednesday 11/28 one-day only sales...be sure to contact me by 1pm (ct) in order to ensure your order gets placed in time.

There are some great deals! If you have been thinking about the MDS2 or a Big Shot, this might be the best time to order.

Hope to hear from you,

Sherrie

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TURKEY TIME

I can't believe Thanksgiving is less than a week away.  Time goes by so quickly.  I have been busy working on holiday projects.  Today I want to share a project using the battery operated tealites.

 

It's turkey time!  I recently cas'd some snowmen from Becky Robert's website Inking Idaho.  I decided to take it a step further and make a little turkey.

 

Product Recipe:

Paper:  Early Expresso, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Cajun Craze, Lucky Limeade, More Mustard, Tangerine Tango.

Tools:  Battery operated tealite, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 3/4" Scallop punch, 1 1/4" Scallop punch, Fancy Fan texure folder, Googly Eyes, Tangerine Tango Scallop Dots Ribbon, Orange Sharpee marker.

 

 

Here he is all lit up!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sherrie

Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine Due to our partnership with Sizzix, we are pleased to be able to offer a test run of the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine in our North American markets. We have 4,000 available to be sold only while supplies last. If this product test goes well, we may offer the Texture Boutique again in the future. The Texture Boutique works with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders to transform ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece. This machine embosses only; it does not die cut. Because this is a product test, the Texture Boutique is not branded with the Stampin' Up! logo. It comes in Sizzix packaging and is the same color and design that is sold in stores. We recommend you read the included instructions before using the Texture Boutique and that you pass the same recommendation on to customers who purchase it. 'Tis the season of giving, and the Texture Boutique makes a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to create their own elegant embossed art. To help you with your gift-giving needs, we're offering a special value bundle that saves you $5.90. If you prefer, you can also purchase the Texture Boutique alone. Looking for stocking stuffers? Pick up some additional embossing folders. Texture Boutique Bundle Item 132700 $39.95 (a $45.85 value) Includes: Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive Texture Boutique Embossing Machine Item 132657 $29.95 Includes: Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:41:25
If you are interested, please go to my online store to order or send me an email, quantities are limited and they are going fast.

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Sherrie

The Online Extravaganza during Thanksgiving week is Stampin' Up!'s biggest online sale of the year. With discounts up to 50% and 24-hour-only doorbusters, you won't want to miss it!

November 19-28, 2012: Mark your calendar for these nine days, so you can get incredible discounts, up to 50 % off on some of your favorite products! PLUS...

CHECK OUT THESE INCREDIBLE DOORBUSTERS!

For the first time ever, three products will be 20% off for 24 hours only on both the first and last days of Online Extravaganza!

Doorbusters for Monday, November 19 ONLY

• Simply Scored™ Diagonal Plate (125586) $11.95 SALE $9.56

• Big Shot™ Die-Cutting Machine (113439) $99.95 SALE $79.96 - WOW!

• Big Shot Doctor’s Bag (113474) $69.95 SALE $55.96

Doorbusters for Wednesday, November 28 ONLY

• Clear Block Bundle: Blocks A-I (18491) $66.95 SALE $53.56 - AMAZING!

• Clear Block Storage Caddy (120279) $16.95 SALE $13.56

• Stack & Store Caddy (109127) $34.95 SALE $27.96

ALL Nine Days, November 19-28th

There's more ... starting Monday, Nov 19th and ending Wednesday, Nov 28th, there is a huge list of additional items on sale starting with select Designer Series Papers at 20% off, Accessories at 25-40% off, and going all the way up to a huge selection of stamp sets and MDS 2+ for 50% off! GOT TO HAVE IT!

Open the attachment to see ALL Online Extravaganza sale items! Start preparing today for your Online Extravaganza Holiday Shopping next week! 

Go to my Online store to shop the bargains on Monday, November 19th through Wednesday, November 28th.  http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx

 

 

NOTE: Even though it's called an Online...email Sherrie.Gross@gmail.com your orders to me. If you want to take advantage of the Monday 11/19 or Wednesday 11/28 one-day only sales...be sure to contact me by 1pm (ct) in order to ensure your order gets placed in time.

There are some great deals!

My favorite stamp sets include:

Snow Much Fun:  (122562)clear  $19.95  $9.98

Button Buddies Stamp Set:  (122737)clear  $21.95   $10.98

Blue Ribbon Stamp Set: (125981) clear  $20.95 $15.71

Happy Hour Stamp Set: (126642) clear  $21.95  $16.46

 

Several grreat punches will  be 30% including:

Decorative Label

1 " Square

Cupcake Punch

Petite Pennants

Blossom Petals

Scallop Edge 

 

Stampin' Up's digital scrapbooking(MDS2+) $39.98. If you have been thinking about the MDS2 or a Big Shot, this might be the best time to order.

Hope to hear from you,

Sherrie

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Stamp Club Project #2

Thanks for stopping in again today!  Our second stamp club project was inspired by a post on Jeanna Bohanon's blog.  It is the cutest Thanksgiving project.  I have seen several ideas for Tic Tac holders but this is one of the best.

The cover was made using the Two Tags die.  The Latice and Fancy Fan texture folders add a lot to the project.  These are quick and easy to make.  A 3 1/8" X 6" piece of Early Expresso is scored at 3".  Place the scored piece approximately 1/4" beyond the scoring line on the die and run it through the Big Shot. The turkey feathers are punched with the new 1 1/4" Scallop punch.  Real Red ribbon is used to tie the holder.

Recipe
Paper:  Early Expresso, Cajun Craze, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade,  More Mustard, Real Red.
Tools: Two Tags die, Fancy Fan folder, 1 1/4" Scallop punch, 1" Circle Punch, Real Red ribbon(Clearance Rack), Googly Eyes, Owl Punch.

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Sherrie

Winter Wishes Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the November blog hop!  Get ready to add to your wish list.  The Stampin Pretty Pals are talented group and I am honored to be among their ranks.

We're so glad you could join us for this month's Pals Winter Wishes Blog Hop! We hope you have your holiday wish list ready because today the Stampin' Pretty Pals are sharing some fabulous cards and projects showcasing our must have wish list items! You've probably hopped over from Angie Blake at Angie's Musings, I'm stop number 20 on the Pals Hop and I'm glad you hopped in! I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find great ideas for Stampin' Up! products from the Stampin' Pretty Pals! Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the Pals Hop Line-up below and you'll be back on track.

I have several things at the top of my Winter Wish List that I want to share with you today.  The Ornament Keepsakes bundle is a definite must have this holiday season. I added a little texture and some bling by using a texture folder and Silver Glimmer Paper.   I have two versions to share.  What do you think?  Do you have a favorite?

 

 

My favorite uses a print from the Festival of Prints Paper pack and the Lacy Brocade Texture folder.  The card base is made from 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" piece of Island Indigo cardstock, scored at 4 1/4".  The 5 1/4" X 4" Whisper White piece was run through the Big Shot in the Lacy Brocade folder. The new    1 1/4"  Scallop Punch and Silver Glimmer paper adds bling to the ornament. 

 



 

This is the portrait version uses the Fancy Fan folder as the background and the Snow Flurry Bigz Die form a pretty embellishment. 

 

I will post another version later this week that did not make the cut

 

Card Recipe

Stamp Set:  Keepsake Ornaments bundle, Greetings of the Season

Paper:  Festival of Prints DSP, Island Indigo, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper

Ink:  Island Indigo

Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Silver Cord(retired), Fancy Fan folder, Lacy Brocade folder, Glimmer Brad, and Designer Printed Brad.

 

Now hop along for more inspiring ideas from Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping, stop number 21 on the Pals Winter Wishes Blog Hop! Thanks for "hopping" by!

 

1. Lori Martin at The Rejoicing PaperCrafter
2. Kerry Willard Bray at Stampgoodness
3. Nicole Picadura at Scraps & Stamps
4. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb...
5. Janice Warhank at Janice's Papercraft Playground
6. Beth Beard at My Little Craft Blog
7. Julie Trevett-Smith at The Stampin' Affair!
8. Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts
9. Bobbi Mangas at My Therapy
10. Nicole Watt at Impressions by Nicole
11. Claire Crotteau-Hutt at Stamppaperscissors
12. Susan Lankford at Stamp and Scrap With Susan
13. Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits From Dawn
14. Nancy Gleason at My Stampin' Space
15. Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
16. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
17. Kim Czenszak at Live Love Stamp
18. Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
19. Angie Blake at Angie's Musings
20. Sherrie Gross at Stampin Sunshine
21. Barb Furlong at The Love of Stamping
22. Peggy Noe at Prettypapercards.com
23. Shannon Hokanson at My Stampin Blog
24. Debbie Pierce at Stampin' Sunshine

 

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Sherrie

Stamp Club Project #1

Saturday was a fun Stampin' Day because it was time for Stamp Club.  Typically, we make a card and a 3-D project.  We used the Scentsational Season stamp set this month as it is one of my favorites.  I am always looking for different ways to use Stampin' Up products and I love to make my own Designer Paper.  Last week, Marie Josee Trudel posted a card on Stampin' Connection using Scentsational Seasons to make Designer Paper.  It was so cute so I decided to CASE her idea.

 

Making your own designer paper is easy and is another way to use of your stamp sets.  I encourage you to give it a try.  Pick you colors and stamps -I suggest using at least 3 of each.  Consult the Color Coach for color suggestions.

 

I used Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, and Crumb Cake as my color palette.  Start with the largest stamp, be sure to stamp off the edges of the paper, and rotate your stamp.  

 

Card Recipe

Stamp Set:  Scentsational Season, No Peeking.

Paper:  Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green.

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, and Crumb Cake

Accessories:  Window Pane Framelits, Wide Oval Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Delicate Designs Folder, Large Scallop Edgelit, Pearl Basic Jewels, Chocolate Chip and Gumball Green Stampin' Write Markers. 

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Sherrie

INK-CREDIBLE DEAL!

FOR A LIMITED TIME!A great Stampin' Up! Starter Kit deal just got even better! NOW through Dec. 16, Stampin' Up! is including a FREE color collection of our new Firm Foam Ink Pads with the purchase of the $99 Starter Kit. You can select either the Brights, Regals or Subtles collection (10 ink pads). Value $49.95. The Neutrals collection is not included in this offer. 
 
Join in the fun!  Become a member of my team as a hobby stamper or a business demonstrator.  If you love discounts and have a passion for stamping and paper crafting, this is the group for you.  Purchasing the Starter Kit through me is your ticket into an incredible group of stampers.  As a member of my team, it will be easy to stay connected to other team members across the country through a private blog and stamping chat area in addition to the Stampin' Up Demonstrator website.    
 
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• Enjoy 2 free months of a personalized Stampin' Up! on-line store and blog (optional $12.95/mo. after trial).

 

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Sherrie

Gift Set Idea

 TGIF

I am ready for the weekend.  How about you? 

Do you need a good idea for Christmas gifts?  I found a tutorial for a 1 sheet wonder purse that can be filled with an assortment of all occasion cards or other small items.  What a great way to share your love of stamping with family and friends. 
The purse was made from a single 12 x 12 sheet of Comfort Cafe DSP.  No cutting was required, just scoring and folding.  I used velcro to close the purse. These are so fun to make because you can make a variety of sizes and shapes depending on the size of paper used.  I will post another style soon.

Supplies used:
Paper:  Comfort Cafe DSP, Midnight Muse, Baja Breeze.
Ink:  Midnight Muse
Tools:  Simply Scored, Antique Brad, Bojo Blossom Punch, Sticky Strip, and Velcro.

Thanks for visiting!

 Come back soon.

Sherrie

Seasonal Scentsations Notepads

Today's post is featuring the Scentsational Seasons stamp set and the matching framelits.  This set is so versatile and the bundled pricing makes it very economical.  The notepads are simple to make and will be great gifts for teachers, co-workers, family, and friends. They can be made for any occasion by changing up the Designer Paper and the stamp set.  I found the little pens at my local big box store.

 

 

Card Recipe

Stamp Set:  Scentsational Seasons bundle

Paper:  Festival of Prints DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade.

Ink:  Early Expresso, Island Indigo, Cherry Cobbler.

Tools:  Window Pane Framelits, a variety of Texture Folders, Designer Pearls.

 

Thanks for visiting,

Sherrie