Stampin' with Heather

Sale-A-Bration starts today!!

2012-01-24T09:29:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day of Sale-A-Bration! You can earn 1 free item for every $50 (pre-tax & shipping) you spend with me!!
Shop HERE - You can order from any of the catalogs.

See the Sale-A-Bration catalog HERE.

My favorite item from Sale-A-Bration is the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. So much so, that I earned about 6 packs of it! :) I'm using it for my baby shower invitations and I'm sure I'll make many more cards with it and scrapbook with it. It's so versatile and so pretty. Here is a view of the DSP.

I will be posting projects soon with this DSP. I also have some of the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad packs that I will be using.

I also have the set called Fresh Vintage from the Sale-A-Bration catalog, it's very pretty and versatile as well!!

Have fun shopping and earning those free items! :)

Thanks for stopping by!
Heather

Occasions Mini Catalog

2012-01-11T14:47:00.000-07:00

The Occasions Mini Catalog has been live for a few days now.

The items in it are so fun and pretty. Great for Valentine's or Baby!

You can visit my website, here, to order all the fun new items available!

Stay tuned for some cute samples using these items!

Thanks for stopping by!
Heather

Clearance Rack Blitz!!

2011-12-15T10:08:00.000-07:00

Red hot deals on some of Stampin' Up!'s wonderful products. Up to 80% off! That's AMAZING!!

Deals like:

Punches starting at $3.59
Big Shot Sizzlit Dies starting at $1.99
Embellishments starting at $1.49
Treat boxes $0.99
Ribbons starting at $2.29
Designer Series papers (even Christmas!!) starting at $3.99
Ribbon Keepers starting at $4.79
Chipboard starting at $4.99

As well as the Christmas Keepsake Box for $11.97!!

These are some INCREDIBLE deals! Great for stocking up on Stocking Stuffers, Christmas gifts, future Birthday gifts, or even for next years Christmas gifts!!

Thanks for visiting, and Happy Shopping!!

Heather

Christmas Keepsake Special Offer

2011-12-11T22:29:00.001-07:00

Stampin' Up! has released a fun project available for purchase until December 31, 2011 (while supplies last). It's a fun Keepsake Box!

Contact me today or go to my website to order!

Here is what the kit includes:

* Keepsake box
* Scallop borders (cut from Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die and includes First Edition Designer Series Paper (3) and Holly Berry Designer Series Paper (6))
* First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper strip (2)
* Holly Berry Designer Series Paper piece
* Real Red Top Note (cut from Top Note Bigz Die)
* Real Red Decorative Label (cut from Matchbook Bigz XL Die)
* Wild Wasabi Card Stock strips (3)
* Naturals Ivory Card Stock piece
* Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric
* Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
* Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
* Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim
* Linen Thread
* Champagne Fine Galaxy Stampin’ Glitter
* Vanilla Pearl 1/2" Simply Adorned Bauble
* Pearl Basic Jewels (1 pkg.)
* Holly Berry Boquet Designer Buttons (Large Wild Wasabi, Small Real Red)
* Mini Vintage Tag

You have the opportunity on this page to order additional supplies to complete the box.

Thanks so much for visiting!

Heather

Item #129024 Price: 19.95

The kit comes with written instructions.

Does NOT include the following:

Pines & Poinsettias stamp set
Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker
Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker
Wild Wasabi Stampin’ Write Marker
Adhesives
3/16" Corner Punch
Paper Cutter
Paper Snips
Needle
Glue gun

Serene Snowflakes

2011-10-21T17:55:00.000-06:00

I created this card for the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge. I really love stamping snowflakes in non-traditional colors. The challenge was to use Wild Wasabi, Cherry Cobbler and Real Red.

I used the stamp set Serene Snowflakes. I also used the Tasteful Trim die, and added some Basic Pearls for texture. I really love Stampin' Up!'s Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, and added a little Very Vanilla taffeta (retired). I used this taffeta before I realized it was retired, in place of that you could use either Very Vanilla 1/8" Taffeta, Very Vanilla 1/4" Grosgrain, Very Vanilla Designer Velvet Ribbon, Very Vanilla 5/8 Satin Ribbon, or 5/8" Victoria Crochet Trim.

The patterned paper is from the Holly Berry Boquet Specialty Designer Series Paper. What's fun about this DSP is that it has some patterns that are GLITTERED!!! So pretty!

I hope you enjoyed my card, as much as I enjoyed creating it!

Thanks for visiting, see you soon!
Heather

Be a "Big Shot!"

2011-10-03T18:00:00.000-06:00

Promotion Dates: October 1-31, 2011

Sign up with me in October and you'll get a FREE Big Shot* with your Starter Kit! Yep, that's right, a FREE BIG SHOT! That's an amazing deal!!

Contact me TODAY to sign up!!

* you may choose the free big shot, or you an choose $100.00 in Stampin' Up! products (as close as possible not going over $100.00)

Babies, Babies, Babies!

2011-10-03T17:52:00.000-06:00

Since my best friend and I are both pregnant with our first children, I thought I'd take the Create with Connie & Mary challenge, and create a baby card with it!

I love the color combo! I don't know yet what I am having, and neither does my friend, but I would love to give this card to someone. It's just so cute!!

The stamp sets used are the In Stitches wheel, Friendly Phrases, and Fox & Friends. I love how the stitching adds such a fun element to this baby card!!

Thanks for coming by!
Heather

FTL160 Stitched Stockings

2011-10-03T17:23:00.000-06:00

I am really loving the items I decided to purchase from the Holiday Mini Catalog. Such as, Stitched Stockings! It's such a super cute stamp set! Very simple, but makes some really fun cards and gift tags!

I am also enjoying the Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper. The colors in the paper are so fun to play with!
The card base is Blushing Bride, I layered with Early Espresso. For some interest on the white layer that the stockings are on, I stamped with the cute Simple Snowflake Stamp. I also used a length of Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon. I love the texture that the satin ribbon gives a card. It's very versatile! The sentiment is from the stamp set, Four the Holidays, and that is layered on Marina Mist cardstock.

Thank you for coming by and taking a look at my latest card!

Heather

Comfort & Joy

2011-10-03T16:43:00.000-06:00

I love this set from the Holiday Mini, called Comfort & Joy. I love Christmas carols, and this set automatically puts Christmas songs in my head!

I created this card for MOJO209 sketch challenge, and for PP66 theme challenge. The card base is River Rock, layered with Bravo Burgundy and Wild Wasabi. I used the Snowflake Punch, the Basic Pearls Jewel Accents, and Dazzling Details.

I enjoyed making this card, I hope you enjoyed looking at it!

Thanks for stopping by!

Heather

French Foliage

2011-10-02T14:46:00.000-06:00

These colors are so fun. I got them from the Create with Connie & Mary blog.

I love how you can use these colors for fall, or they'd be a fun alternative for Christmas!

I used the French Foliage set for this card.

The card base is Soft Suede, the green layer is Pear Pizzazz, I used the gorgeous Spice Cake Designer Series Paper, and the Spice Cake Designer Buttons. I tied a bit of Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon in the button. I don't like using naked buttons!

I hope you enjoyed this card. It was fun to try out these colors!

See you soon!
Heather

PPA113 Beautiful Season

2011-10-02T14:15:00.000-06:00

I created this card for PPA113. I decided I LOVE this card so much, it is going to be my 2011 Christmas card!

I really love the simplicity of the clear embossed bird image, and the turned sentiment. The jingle bell is a fun addition.

This stamp set is called Beautiful Season. The bird image was embossed with Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, using the Heat Tool.

I used the Cherry Cobbler 3/8 Quilted Satin Ribbon from the Holiday Mini. I tied the Mini Jingle Bell to the ribbon with Linen Thread. I like the added strip of Early Espresso cardstock, just to add a bit of contrast to the Crumb Cake Cardstock.

I embossed the Cherry Cobbler cardstock with the new Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, using my Big Shot. After it was embossed, I used a Sponge Dauber, and dabbed on a bit of Frost White Shimmer Paint, for some added glitz and sparkle. I really love that stuff, it's fun to use instead of an ink pad on stamped images!

I hope you enjoyed this card. I loved making it!

Thanks for visiting!

Heather

Wicked Cool!

2011-09-29T16:33:00.000-06:00

This fun card was created for a Challenge on Create with Connie & Mary for their Holiday Edition.

I used the Wicked Cool stamp set for this card. It's so cute, I just love it! I also used the new Designer Series Paper called Frightful Sight. The cardstock colors I chose are: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Gray, Basic Black and Whisper White. I embossed the front of the card with the Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder with my Big Shot. I added a Rhinestone to the candelabra for some cute bling.

I hope you enjoyed this card! Much more to come!

Thanks,
Heather

Merry & Type

2011-09-29T15:58:00.001-06:00

I love this new set from Stampin' Up! called Merry & Type. It's so fun, yet so old fashioned looking!
I created this card using the Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper. It's got really cute prints included in the package.

Don't you love the colors in this card? I really like how the Designer Series Paper starts with traditional Christmas colors, and adds a twist with some non-traditional additions.

I used the Glimmer Brads, to match some of the colors in the DSP. I also used the Early Espresso 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon from the new Holiday Mini, and the Postage Stamp Punch. I backed the postage stamp punch with the 1 1/4" square punch, and backed that with the 1 3/8" square punch. Cardstock colors were Whisper White, Marina Mist, Textured Old Olive, and Early Espresso. I used the Stampin' Write Markers to color the ornaments different colors on the main image.

Visit My Website to order these an many other wonderful items. (I used the sketch from MOJO208 for this cute card!!)

Thanks for visiting! See you again soon.

Heather

It's heeerrreee!!

2011-06-08T12:50:00.000-06:00

It's here! It's here! My new Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog is here!!

I can't believe the amount of gorgeous photos, fun stamps and accessories and other fun items that are in this catalog. I think it may be my favorite one yet!! I'm excited to share some of these fun items with you!

I'll debut some of the fun new colors and stamp sets that I ordered (along with that catalog!) in the next couple of weeks. Along with some other fun ideas for the items that are going to be retiring. Sad. But yay! That means we get those fun new items in the new CATALOG!!

If you'd like a catalog, you can order one from me. They are $9.95 plus shipping and handling. Or, if you'd like, you'll get one free when you place an order of $35 (before tax and S&H) before July 1st!!!

Thanks for stopping by, and keep an eye out for those new posts I was speaking of. You don't want to miss the gorgeous new items!!

Heather

Summer Mini Catalog is now available!

2011-05-01T09:42:00.000-06:00

The Summer Mini Catalog is available to purchase from now!! Some of my favorite items from this catalog are:
Beyond the Garden DSP

Fabulous Florets

Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Nautical Expedition DSP

The Open Sea

Touch of Kindness

You can order these; and much more, at my website, now! So exciting!

Spring Is Blossoming!!

2011-04-19T13:55:00.000-06:00

Stampin' Up!'s newest promotion Spring is Blossoming.

You get a sneak peek at some items coming up in the new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog.

You can order both with a minimum $20 purchase or get them free when you host a $350+ workshop!!

Contact me to book your workshop. You can order at: Heather's Stampin' Up! website.

You will soon see me post ideas using these new items!

Thank you for stopping by,
Heather

Grab Bags!!

2011-04-19T13:45:00.001-06:00

Stampin' Up! has discontinued products that you can get in a fun Grab Bag! How fun to get a surprise package of fun craft items!

Order at: Heather's Stampin' Up! Website

*These bags do not contain stamp sets or tools.

Carry Over items from Mini Catalogs.

2011-04-19T13:40:00.000-06:00

Carry over items from the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog. http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/CarryOver_1210_US.pdf

Carry over items from the 2011 Occasions Mini.
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/CarryOver_Occassions_0311_US.PDF

Love you Much!

2011-02-01T08:00:00.001-07:00

This set is so stinking cute! It's called Love You Much. The images are really sweet!

The sentiment I stamped in Early Espresso is from a set called Grateful Greetings. It's a great set to own because you have sentiments and verses for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine's Day. If you are looking for a set that works for multiple Holiday's, this would be one of them for sure!

I used Real Red cardstock, Early Espresso cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Brights DSP Patterns Pack, Bitty Buttons, Real Red Grosgrain ribbon and Linen Thread tied in the holes of the button.

I stamped the Love you much image in Early Espresso...the Valentine Greetings sentiment was also stamped in the same color. I took my Real Red and Tempting Turquoise inkpads, smooshed (yes, that is a technical term!) the top and bottom together to transfer the ink to the lid of the inkpad, picked up color with my Blender Pen, and colored the LOVE image. I tore the bottom of the whisper white for some textured then glued everything down with our Snail Adhesive.

If there is ever anything that you want me to show a tutorial on, let me know. I'm more than happy to show you anything I can.

Thanks for visiting me!

Heather

Filled with Love Promotion

2010-12-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

From December 17th, 2010 through January 24, 2011 purchase the Filled with Love bundle. You'll receive the Filled with Love Stamp Set and exclusive Love Patterns Designer Paper. You'll also receive a FREE package of Bitty Buttons when you purchase the bundle! See this flyer for details and images of all the items.

Contact me to order this bundle!

Thanks for visiting me,

Heather

Days of Christmas: Day 8

2010-12-03T08:00:00.025-07:00

Can you believe we are already on Day 8 of my Days of Christmas blog posts?!

Amazing how time flies.

This card features the Hostess Stamp set Northern Hearts from the Holiday Mini Catalog. This set's so fun with this fun wreath, snowflakes and a cute little bird image. I love how there are some coordinating items in the mini that go with this set.

I used the Holly Jolly Designer Series Paper along with Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding and the Deck the Halls Big Designer Buttons. I punched out a border with the Eyelet Border Punch. I cut out the circles with the Circle Scissor Plus and Glass Mat. I popped up the circle with dimensionals.

Come back tomorrow for great ideas. Thanks for stopping by!
Heather

Days of Christmas: Day 7

2010-12-02T08:00:00.002-07:00

Today I am featuring a product from the Holiday Mini. It's the We Wish You a Merry Christmas Stampin' Sound card. We also have a Recordable Stampin' Sound card that you can record a message up to 10 seconds long. I decided to go with the pre-recorded card. It plays "We Wish You a Merry Christmas".

This is the inside of the card.

I used Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper. I'm not much of a vintage look person, but this DSP is gorgeous! I layered the DSP on Early Espresso cardstock and Crumb Cake cardstock. On the front of the card I stamped the sentiment "Peace on Earth" from the set Peaceful Season, in Cherry Cobbler, then the image of earth on a string in Always Artichoke. I used a little Very Vanilla Seam Binding, added an Artichoke button from the Deck the Halls Big Designer Buttons, and tied some Deck the Halls Fabric inside the button. I love that effect!

On the inside of the card, I used the sentiment from Christmas Greetings. I also added in some Silver Tinsel Trim ontop of the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding.

These cards are really fun, and you can create them for any occasion. They'd be great for a Birthday card, for someone that lives long distance.

Here is another idea for the Stampin' Sound card, from my Stampin' Up! website.

Thanks for stoppig by!
Heather

Days of Christmas: Day 6

2010-12-01T08:00:00.002-07:00

I've decided to feature a stamp set and a Designer Series Paper. The set I am using today is called Season of Joy and the DSP is Candy Cane Christmas. I'm also adding in some of the Candy Cane Christmas fabric!

On this first card I used our Real Red 1/8" taffeta ribbon, Basic Pearls Jewel Accents and Clear Tinsel Trim. We have two colors of Tinsel Trim. Clear and Silver. The Silver is wired and the clear is not. Dont' you just love those polka dots?

This card was made using this tutorial. It's called an Easel Card. How much fun is this?! It was surprisingly easy. I used the Candy Cane Christmas fabric as I mentioned before. I tied it through one of the Candy Cane Big Designer Buttons! I love that look! I placed a Basic Pearl Jewel Accent inside the O of JOY on the image. (We have Big Designer buttons that match the Deck the Halls line in the Holiday Mini as well)

This card features a large piece of the Candy Cane Christmas DSP. I chose to emboss the poinsettia image on to Vellum Paper, cut it out with the 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, and glued it to another punched out scallop circle in Whisper White cardstock. I added some of the Glimmer brads in matching colors. I tied on some Poly-Stiched ribbon in Blushing Bride and popped up the poinsettia. I also wanted to emboss my sentiment, so I inked it in Versamark first, then Baja Breeze, then embossed it with Clear embossing powder.

This last card is featuring the candy cane stripe pattern from the Candy Cane Christmas DSP. I like the simplicity of the stripes. I randomly stamped the swirl image on Garden Green cardstock along with the teenie little flower image. I stamped the swirl again in Real Red on Whisper White cardstock, then stamped the snowflake in Blushing Bride and again in Baja Breeze and punched them out with the 1" circle punch and the 1 1/4" circle punch. Tie a knot in the 1/8" Real Red Taffeta and the Clear Tinsel Trim, and it looks like an ornament!

I hope you enjoyed these cards. Come back tomorrow for more Christmas fun!

Heather

Days of Christmas: Day 5 (giveaway!)

2010-11-30T08:00:00.004-07:00

Today I have a gift idea for you. How many times have you been invited to a holiday party and needed a hostess gift, or someone shows up, hands you a gift, and you didn't have anything on hand for them?

This gift idea is perfect for situations like that. It's a set of 4 Christmas Cards with matching envelopes, packaged in a sweet little acetate gift box.

Here are the four cards. I didn't photograph the envelopes.

This is the gift box. Cute huh?

Now, do you see that little green Rhinestone in the middle of that scallop piece? No, Stampin' Up! doesn't sell green Rhinestones, we have clear. But, with the magic of Permananet Markers, you can have any color Rhinestones you wish! Stampin' Up! markers will not work for this because they are waterbased and will just wipe off. You need Bic Mark It markers or Sharpie markers.

You just color on top and all around the Rhinestone and viola! You will see me feature our Rhinestones as different colors, I'm going to play with our Pearls and see how they come out! Keep a look out for those posts!

Would you like to win this box set of Christmas Cards? Place an order with me, either on my website, call or email me your order, and you will be entered to win this set. If your order is $50 or more, you'll get two entries! Good luck!!

Thanks for visiting, see you tomorrow!

Heather

Supplies

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede

Stamps: Delightful Decorations, Sweet Season, All Holidays

Accessories: Tinsel Trim - Silver, Basic Adhesive Rhinestones, Scallop Circle Punch, Ornament Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Shimmer White Envelopes

*Note: Stampin' Up! does not cell the acetate boxes, you can find them online if you do a search for them.

Days of Christmas: Day 4

2010-11-29T08:00:00.003-07:00

For today's day of Christmas, I am featuring a new product from our Holiday Mini catalog. It's called Waffle Paper. I'm also giving a peek at the Jolly Holiday DSP in our Idea Book & Catalog.

This card shows the silver waffle paper under the strip of DSP. Isn't it pretty! There's a shiny side and a more dull side to the paper, so you can use the dull side if you don't want it shiny.

This is a gift bag featuring the gold waffle paper. I thought it would look nice as a layer for the image I decided to use on the bag. You can put a small gift, or a cellophane bag with cookies or homemade candy in this. I love how versatile this bag is!

I hope you like the projects in today's post! I know I enjoyed making them!

Happy Holidays,
Heather

Supplies
Cardstock: Very Vanilla 12x12 smooth (119951), Very Vanilla 8-1/2x11 (101650), Jolly Holiday DSP (1117159)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669), Always Artichoke (102272), Crumb Cake (121030)
Stamps: Peaceful Season Hostess Set (121124 clear) ASK ME HOW TO EARN THIS SET!!
Accessories: Waffle Paper Gold & Silver (120984), 2-1/2" Circle Punch (120906), Big Shot (113439), Fancy Favor big shot Die (115965)

Days of Christmas: Day 3

2010-11-28T08:00:00.004-07:00

I'm so glad you stopped by today!

I'm going to show you a couple of cards. They both feature the super cute Designer Series Paper: Candy Cane Christmas. I think this paper is so fun because it's using non-traditional colors for Christmas. The colors in this DSP are: Baja Breeze, Real Red, Garden Green, and Blushing Bride.

On this first card, I wanted to show you how you can also use a Stampin' wheel as your stamped image. This card is nice and flat so you don't have all that extra postage like you with with brads and buttons! That little touch of ribbon is the perfect accent.

Aren't the images on that wheel pretty? I just love it!

This second card is also using Candy Cane Christmas DSP, but I also used a stamp set called Jolly Bingo Bits. It has 24 little images in the set, perfect for a countdown calendar! Besides the 4 I have on the card , there is a penguin, a jingle bell, a candle, an ornament, a stocking, a snowflake, a candycane, a tree, a reindeer, a snowman, a present, holly, a gingerbread man, a star, a cardinal, mittens, a bell, a candy, and a poinsettia.

See how fun that DSP is?! I also love how simple these cards are. So fast to make and easy to send.

Thank you so much! See you tomorrow!
Heather

Supplies
Cardstock: Whisper White (100730), Candy Cane Christmas DSP (Holiday Mini 120809)
Ink: Blushing Bride (119786), Real Red (103133), Baja Breeze (1111833)
Stamps: Jolly Bingo Bits (Holiday Mini 121187 clear), Jolly Jingles wheel (120864),
Accessories: Clear blocks, Real Red 1/8" Taffeta (119251), 1-1/4" square punch (119865), 1" circle punch (119868), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Days of Christmas: Day 2

2010-11-27T08:00:00.003-07:00

Today I am featuring a set that I love called Season of Joy .

I love the images in this set. Those swirls are just too cute! You can make so many styles of cards with this set. I did a couple of traditional colored cards, and I made a couple of non-traditional cards.

These first two are traditional Christmas colors.

Supplies
Cardstock: $6.95/ea CARD#1 - Real Red (item 102482), More Mustard (100946), Soft Suede (115318), Very Vanilla (101650), Crumb Cake (12095203). CARD#2 - River Rock (108640), Always Artichoke (105119), Bravo Burgundy (105123)
Ink: pad $5.95/ea marker $3.50/ea CARD#1 - Real Red (103133pad/100052 marker), More Mustard (103162 pad/100076 marker), Crumb Cake (121030 pad/120967 marker), Soft Suede (115657 pad/120973 marker). CARD#2 - Bravo Burgundy pad (105214), Always Artichoke pad (105219), River Rock pad (109010)
Accessories: CARD#1 - 1/2" Circle punch (119869 $5.95), 1-1/4" Circle punch (119861 $15.95), 1-3/8 Circle punch (119860 $15.95), Scallop Edge Border punch (119882 $15.95), Petals a Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (116824 $7.95), Big Shot (113439 $99.95). CARD#2 - 1/2" Circle punch (119869 $5.95), Decorative Label punch (Holiday Mini 120907 $16.95), Silver Tinsel Trim (Holiday Mini 120994 $7.95), Adhesive Basic Rhinestones (119246 $4.95), Petals a Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (116824 $7.95), Big Shot (113439 $99.95)

These next two are non traditional Christmas colors. Isn't it fun to see what you can come up with that works for Christmas?

Supplies
Cardstock: $5.95/ea CARD#1 - Rose Red (102544), Marina Mist (119682), Perfect Plum (101889). CARD#2 - Melon Mambo (115320), Pacific Point (111350), Pumpkin Pie (105117)
Ink: $5.95/ea CARD#1 - Rose Red (101778), Marina Mist (119668), Perfect Plum (101437), Versamark (102283 $7.580). CARD#2 - Melon Mambo (115656), Pacific Point (111837), Pumpkin Pie (105216)
Accessories: CARD#1 - Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025 $4.95), 1-1/4" Circle punch (119861 $15.95), 1-3/8" Circle punch (119860 $15.95). CARD#2 - Scallop Trim Border punch (118402 $15.95), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113114 $10.95), Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding (120999 $6.95).

I used the Color Coach to get some of the color combinations. I think the Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point, and Melon Mambo card is fun, but it's totally a Christmas card!

I'm going to challenge you to see what you can create either with any of the color combos I used or a sketch I used.

Thanks for stopping by!
Heather

Days of Christmas: Day 1

2010-11-26T08:00:00.002-07:00

Welcome to my Days of Christmas Celebration! We'll have 25 days in all, so I hope you are ready for this!

Today, I've decided to feature a stamp set. This set is from the Holiday Mini Catalog. It's called Tags til Christmas. Not only can you make tags for your gifts, but you can make Christmas cards among other projects.

Here is a card made with the set. I chose the Snowman image from the set, I used a marker to ink it up, because I did not want the "to:/from:" to show, I just wanted the image. I also used a really cute paper in the mini catalog called, Candy Cane Christmas. You'll see more of this paper in future posts. That shimmer you see on the Snowman image, I used our Dazzling Diamonds glitter and 2way glue pen, it's so sparkly!

*I'll posts supplies at the bottom of the post*

This fun project I made is a treat package, or you can use it to wrap something small like earrings, a necklace, or a gift card. I used our Scallop envelope Big Shot die to make the box, with a little alteration. I'll post a tutorial of how to create this later.

Here are four 3x3 gift cards I made. Aren't they so small and cute?! I love little cute things. I've packaged them in a mini brown paper sack with a gorgeous bow. I cut a bit of the top of the bag off, then used my Scallop Border punch to make a fun edge! Isn't that fun?!

How would you like to win the set of four 3x3 cards in the cute brown bag?! Leave a comment on my blog about your favorite Christmas tradition, and I'll draw for you to win. You have until December 1st to post. One entry per person, please.

Supplies

Cardstock: Blushing Bride (item 119796 $6.95), Baja Breeze (111352 $6.95), Real Red (102482 $6.95), Garden Green (102584 $6.95), Whisper White (100730 $8.50), Candy Cane Christmas DSP (120809 $9.95)

Ink: Blushing Bride (119786 $5.95), Baja Breeze (111833 $5.95), Real Red (103133 pad $5.95/100052 marker $3.50), Garden Green marker (100080 $3.50)

Stamps: Tags til Christmas (121169 clear $22.95)

Accessories: Early Espresso 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (119961 $9.95), Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109034 $4.95), Clear block C (118486 $6.95), Clear block D (118485 $8.50), Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (102023 $4.50), Stampin' Dimensionals 300 ct (104430 $3.95), 2-Way Glue Pen (100425 $3.95), Circle Scissor Plus (112530 $29.95), Glass Mat (112531 $19.95), Scallop Edge Border punch (119882 $15.95), 1-3/8" Square punch (119877 $16.95), Ornament punch (119847 $16.95), XL Tag punch (119866 $16.95), Decorative Label punch (120907 $16.95) Big Shot (113439 $99.95), Scallop Envelope Die (113462 $21.95)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Come back tomorrow for more fun projects!

Heather

Stampin' Up!'s Online Spectacular!

2010-11-22T18:29:00.000-07:00

We have some AMAZING deals right now with Stampin' Up! Get product 20%-40% off! You can also recieve free shipping with an order that totals $150 before tax & shipping! This special runs from November 22-November 30th, so shop fast. You are more than welcome to contact me to place an order and to ask any questions if you have them. You can also shop online, on my site..here...but be sure to use the numbers on the flyer so that you get the discount!

These deals are great for the crafter in your life. You can get a lot for your money!

Thanks for stopping by..and Happy Shopping!!

Heather

Become a Demonstrator...for HALF price!

2010-11-21T14:52:00.000-07:00

You read that right, you can be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for $87.50!! That's half off the original price..for $310 worth of product! This promotion is available from November 15-30th. You also get free shipping on your kit!

Earn additional income while sharing creativity.
Make new and lasting friendships.
Enjoy access to nearly unlimited creative ideas.
Recieve a free subscription to an exclusive monthly magazine.
Recieve two free months subscription to your own business website.
Opportunity to earn free products and incentive trips.

Contact me before November 30th to get this great deal!!

Thanksgiving Week 3

2010-11-14T08:30:00.007-07:00

Here is my third week of Thanksgiving project. Can you believe it?! Time flies.

I've created a card and a matching treat container. I just love the set Day of Gratitude. It's so pretty and it's very versatile. You can use it for a spring card, a Christmas card, anything your imagination can come up with! ( I did case this from another stamper on Splitcoast Stampers, thank goodness us crafters think copying is a form of flattery!)

See what I mean...gorgeous stamp set! I used the rock n' roll technique to create the coloring on the acorn.

My treat container was made using the Candy Wrapper Die from the Holiday Mini. I've got to say, this guy is teenie, but he packs a whollop when it comes to cuteness!

I decided to cut off most of the tabs of the bottom of the candy wrapper so I could make a flat bottom. Perfect for a treat for Thanksgiving guests! Maybe some after dinner mints!

Don't you love the gold embossing on the colored cardstock? That gets a wow every time!

Card Supplies

Cardstock: More Mustard (100946), Cajun Craze (119684), Pear Pizzazz (119795), Whisper White (100730), Soft Suede (115318)

Ink: More Mustard (103162), Cajun Craze (119671), Pear Pizzazz (119784), Soft Suede (115657)

Stamp set: Day of Gratitude (121148 clear) Holiday Mini

Accessories: Decorative Label Punch (120907), 1-1/4" square punch (119865), Corner Rounder punch (119871), 1" circle punch (119868), 1/2" circle punch (119869), Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta ribbon (109070), Big Shot (113439), Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates (114512)

Treat holder supplies

Cardstock: More Mustard 12x12 Textured (119931), Early Espresso (119686), Cajun Craze (119684), Old Olive (100702), Autumn Spice DSP (120808 Holiday Mini)

Ink: Versamark (102283)

Accessories: Candy Wrapper Die (120890), Big Shot (113439), Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder (109129), Heat Tool (100005)

Thanks for stopping by to visit!

Heather

Thanksgiving Week 2: Sweet Sunday Sketch 86 - Grateful Greetings

2010-11-07T08:00:00.002-07:00

Here is another fun sketch from The Sweetest Thing.

Here is what I created...I just love it!

I would love to mail a bunch of these to friends/family, but with all those layers and embellishments, the postage would be horrible!

I did some spongeing on the scallop circle. The sentiment strip is on dimensionals. I love the technique of tying the ribbon through the brad...it's fun to do that with fabric! The Vanilla circle was cut using the Circle Scissor plus. I'd like to demonstrate it, I'm trying to get brave enough to try video tutorials!

Supplies

Cardstock: Marina Mist (item 119682), Cajun Craze (119684), Crumb Cake (120953), Very Vanilla (101650).

Stamps: Paisley Prints - Holiday Mini (121121 clear), Paisley Party wheel - Holiday Mini (120875), Grateful Greetings (116511)

Ink: Cajun Craze (119671-inkpad 119678-marker), Crumb Cake marker (120967), Marina Mist (119679), Versamark (102283)

Accessories: Filigree Designer Brads (1112577), Square Ice Rhinestone Brads (109113), Marina Mist 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119965), Stamping Sponges (101610), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Big Shot (113439), Scallop Circle #2 Die (113469), Big Designer Buttons Deck the Halls - Holiday Mini (121002), Color Coach (121620)

What can you do with this sketch?!

Thanks for stopping by!
Heather

Thanksgiving Week 1

2010-11-01T08:00:00.003-06:00

I wanted to post some Thanksgiving card ideas. I know that some of us don't send Thanksgiving cards, but I like too. I think it gives me a reason to make cards, and buy stuff. LOL!

Here is my card, the colors were a challenge from my upline, Julie. These were her October colors, but I think it looks nice for Fall also.

I hope you enjoy this card, I wasn't sure about it at first, but it's grown on me...good thing, because it's on my blog for all to see now!

Supplies
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight (item 119683), Tangerine Tango (111349), Basic Black (121045), Hostess Designer Series Pack In Color (121028)
Accessories: Big Shot (113439), Leaves #2 Die (113459), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Backgrounds 1 Texture Plates (114512), Scallop Trim Corner punch (118870), Scallop Trim Border punch (118402), Daffodil Delight 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (120928), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Thanks for visiting!
Heather

Circle Circus

2010-10-27T08:00:00.026-06:00

The set Circle Circus wasn't my favorite at first. But, it's growing on me quickly. It's very versatile!

This first card is a fall card. Very simple but pretty! The colors I used are Pear Pizzazz, Tangerine Tango, and Concord Crush.

I love using sets like this for holiday cards. Here is a Christmas card using this great set! I also love this color combination. I've used it in a previous project here on my blog. The colors are Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, and So Saffron. I also used the set Many Merry Messages for the sentiment.

Thanks for coming by to look at my projects today. My Thanksgiving ideas are coming up soon. Can you believe it?! Almost Thanksgiving. Wow.

Thanks for visiting!
Heather

Have a Great day!

Heather

Fall Medallion

2010-10-25T08:00:00.000-06:00

This card was made using the background stamp Medallion. I also used the Leaves #2 die for the Big Shot. I embossed the leaves using the Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing folder, the Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing folder, and the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing folder.

I inked the stamp with So Saffron classic ink, then rocked the Cajun Craze classic ink pad around the edges, then using a Sponge Dauber, I inked on some Perfect Plum classic ink. I stamped the saying "thankful thoughts of you" from the Grateful Greetings stamp set in perfect plum over the Medallion image.

I like how this turned out, a simple card, but nice.

Thanks for stopping by!
Heather

Halloween Week 4

2010-10-24T08:00:00.003-06:00

This will be my last Halloween Post for the year. Awww, I know, right?! But that means we get closer to Christmas! YIPPEE!

I decided to make a treat container for this last post. I used our Candy Wrapper Big Shot Die, embossed it with the Web embossing folder, glittered up a bat that I punched out and covered in glue, added a brad and some ribbon and look what a cute package you get!

I just lo-ove that green glittery bat! GAWGEOUS! Glitter is so messy, but look at the results you get! I altered the Candy Wrapper, I made the bottom flat, and I didn't twist the top, I just closed the flaps together with a Glimmer Brad.

Thanks for visiting today, keep coming back to see the fall projects I have in store for you.

Heather

Supplies
Cardstock: Basic Black
Accessories: Candy Wrapper Big Shot Die, Big Shot, Bitty Bat Punch, Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter (pack of 5 colors), Raven 1/2" Lace Trim, In Color Glimmer Brads

Falling Leaves and a Color Challenge

2010-10-22T08:00:00.000-06:00

I wanted to use the set Falling Leaves and was thinking of a color combination. So, I found this color combo at the Color Throwdown blog. Poppy Parade, Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron. YUMMY! What a combination!

I really love these colors together. The combination would be great for a Christmas card...I may get working on that!

This card was made using the Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions embossing folder, Poppy Parade Poly-Stitched ribbon, and Linen Thread.

For this second card, I decided to do more texture. So, I used the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing folder. I also used Pear Pizzazz Poly-Stitched ribbon and Poppy Parade DSP from the Hostess In Color Designer Series paper pack.

I went with a Monochromatic look for this last card. I used Poppy Parade and a bit of Chocolate Chip cardstock. I used a wheel called Bright Blessings.

I hope you liked these cards and the color combination. I am going to work on a Christmas project with these same colors!

Thanks!!
Heather

Birthday Bakery

2010-10-20T09:00:00.001-06:00

Today I made a card using our hostess set Birthday Bakery. It has some really cute images in it and some fun sayings.

This image is fun because you can color it, as I did here. Or you can stamp it on the white paper, then stamp again on patterned paper, cut out the bag, glue it on the white, and it's done! Paper peicing is so fun, I think I'm going to have to do a couple of posts featuring it!

The other supplies I used on this card are Real Red cardstock, Early Espresso cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Brights DSP Patterns Stack, Scallop edge punch, Bitty Buttons, and Real Red Grosgrain ribbon. I adhered the clear buttons with Crystal Effects. That's the best way I have found to use clear buttons, and not see the adhesive.

It's easy to earn this cute hostess set. Contact me to find out how!

Thanks for visiting!
Heather

Help me book the rest of my year!

2010-10-19T19:00:00.001-06:00

I've got a goal to book the workshops I have available through the rest of the year. I only have 30 dates to book. Please, help me reach this goal of booking up these 30 workshops. Here are my available dates:

October:
21, 22, 26, 27

November:
2, 3, 4, 10, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24.

December:
2, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 18, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

From October 19 - December 16th you can take advantage of our ABC's of the perfect Handmade Holiday. When you hold a workshop, and purchase any of the bundles, they count toward earning your Hostess benefits!

Booking a workshop right now, is the perfect time to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, planning your Christmas cards and any Home Decor you may want to make!

Contact me today to book a worksho9p and help me book the rest of my year!

Thank you so much for stopping by,
Heather

ABC Holiday Bundle: Tags til Christmas and Decorative Label punch

2010-10-19T08:00:00.000-06:00

I'm featuring today, the bundle Tags til Christmas and Decorative label punch. You recieve both for only $38.32 for woodmounted stamps and only $31.92 for clear mount stamps. (If you choose clear mount, you will need to purchase clear blocks)

I decided to create a Mini Pizza Box. I will post soon, a tutorial on how to create this box.

I made a belly band to go around the pizza box, and decorated the band with one of the stamps from the set and punched it out with the decorative label punch.

Inside there are five 3x3 cards that I decorated as well. All the stamped images are from the Tags til Christmas set. All the cards and box were made using Real Red cardstock, Garden Green cardstock, Chocolate Chip cardstock and Whisper White cardstock. On the box I used some Early Espresso Grosgrain ribbon.

I used the Ornament Punch and the Basic Adhesive Rhinestones on this card.

On this card, I used the Scallop Oval punch and the 3/4" x 5/16" Oval punch.

I punched out this cute Santa suit with the Large Tag punch!

I stamped "Do Not Open til Christmas" in Chocolate Chip ink, then punched it out with the 1" Circle punch.

This fun snowman was stamped in Real Red ink, then punched with the 1 3/4" circle punch. To make him extra fun, you could add some Dazzling Diamonds glitter with some 2Way glue!

I'm having a Holly Jolly Stamp Camp on November 13th at my house. This is one of the prizes that I will be giving away! If you are interested in coming to the Camp, contact me and let me know, and I will give you details.

Thanks for visiting!
Heather

The ABC's of the perfect handmade Holiday!

2010-10-18T16:00:00.002-06:00

What are the ABC's of the perfect handmade Holiday?

Amazing cards
Beautiful packaging
Cherished gifts

Stampin' Up! has a new Holiday promotion for you. From October 19th through December 16th, choose from several holiday bundles containg gorgeous Stampin' Up! products all at 20% off!

Today I am going to show you one of the things you can do with the Simply Adorned Gift Bundle. It comes with the stamp set Charming, a Simply Adorned 24" Chain, and a Simply Adorned 1"x1 1/4" Charm. All for only $39.88!

For my necklace I used the stamp set Tiny Tags, Day of Gratitude stamp set, a Simply Adorned 5/8" circle charm, a Clear Crystal 5/8" bauble, a Black Crystal 5/8" bauble, a Vanilla Pearl 1/2" bauble, and various ribbons and Deck the Halls fabric. When you order your Simply Adorned Gift Bundle, you can add on any/all of these items!

There are many more images you can use with the Simply Adorned line. You can also get smaller and larger charms. I love the texture that ribbon gives the necklace.

Contact me today to order your Simply Adorned Gift Bundle! If you purchase this bundle, I have a kit that you can purchase that has a holder for up to 18 inserts for your 1"x1 1/4" charm! I'll even make the first insert for you! You will also receive 17 blank inserts for you to create! Kit cost is $5.00. Colors may vary.

Thanks for visiting!
Heather

*The colors I used in my necklace were chosen from this challenge.

More Clearance Rack

2010-10-17T19:45:00.001-06:00

I wanted to showcase some more Clearance Rack items, so you can see the things you can do with the deeply discounted products.

Here is a card that I used the Seeing Spots Classy Brass Template, So Saffron 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, and the Fairy Tale Ribbons Originals. I clearly need practice with the embossing, but I think it still turned out pretty cute. I also used the stamp set Teeny Tiny Wishes for the greeting.

This second card features something really neat. It's called Canvas Cuts Accents & Elements. I stamped a whale from Fox & Friends onto the oval diecut, and "hello baby" From Teeny Tiny Wishes. I think this gives some nice texture to the card. I also used our Pacific Point 5/8" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and Corduroy Buttons.

This next card I used some old In Colors. These were some of my favorites! I used the In Color Textured Cardstock, In Color smooth Cardstock, Bermuda Bay Polkadot Ribbon, & Dusty Durango Polkadot Ribbon, from our Clearance Rack. Items that are not on clearance, but used here, are the 2 1/2" punch from the Holiday Mini, 1 3/4" punch, & the Artistic Etchings Stamp Set.

This last card's Clearance Rack items are: Button Latte, Soho Designer Hardware, and some Melon Mambo textured Cardstock from the In Color 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock. Items not on clearance are: Flight of the Butterfly and Baja Breeze cardstock.

I hope you enjoyed these Clearance Rack items! They are going fast!!

Thanks for visiting,

Heather

Last day for Clearance Rack!

2010-10-17T17:45:00.005-06:00

Monday, October 18th is the last day to order from the Clearance Rack!

I made a card using our Big Felt Flurries (only $4.99!) and Little Felt Flurries. (only $5.99!)

You will want to get both sizes because that is how you get the layered snowflake look. The Little Flurries are more expensive because more come in a pack.

I use Crystal Effects to glue them together, then glue them on the page. That is my favorite adhesive for felt. I decided to add a little bling to the center of the smallest Flurry, by adding our Filigree brad and a Rhinestone Brad. Those two items are not on clearance but you could use our Corduroy Buttons in any color, Circle Designer Brads, or Build a Brad to get the same effect, and they are on clearance!

See how fun they are on a card! You could also just build one Snowflake and put it in the center of the card, then your supplies would go much further!

These flurries are also really cute on scrapbook pages. They come in Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, and Baja Breeze. So, they will match our current colors as well!

Thanks for visiting me, don't forget to go to my site and get your Clearance Rack items!
Heather

Halloween Week 3

2010-10-17T11:00:00.000-06:00

I don't know how many of you have used our Stampin' wheels but they are great. We have pretty ones, cute ones, jolly ones, and spooky ones (plus lots more!)

I wanted to show how easy it is to create a card with a wheel as the only stamped image.
Here is my creation:

So, you see, it's easy to use a Stampin' wheel to make a fun card! You'll see more projects featuring wheels only in some of my upcoming posts. I promise my last week of Halloween project won't be a card! I'll do something fun! I'll also have to show you how I use my wheels, I don't use a handle! Stay tuned for that!

Supplies

Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant (105126), Old Olive (100702), Whisper White (100730)

Ink: Basic Grey (109120) Markers (I won't list them all!)

Stamps: Haunting Hill wheel (116539), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Accessories: Bitty Bat punch (119279)

Thanks for stopping by!!

SSSC88 & Curtain Call 51

2010-10-11T18:00:00.003-06:00

Today I used two challenges off of a couple of blogs I follow.

SSSC88 is a sketch challenge, and Curtain Call 51 is a color challenge. I struggled a little with the sketch (that's why it's called a challenge, cause it sometimes is for our brains!). But, after I found the color challenge, it was easy!

I chose to use this set:

Here is the card I created with the set. Isn't it bright and fun?!

I hope you enjoyed my card!

Supplies
Cardstock: So Saffron (105118), Marina Mist (119682), Basic Black (121045), Crumb Cake (120953), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: So Saffron (105123), Marina Mist (119668), Basic Black (101179), Crumb Cake (121030)
Stamps: Aviary (120462 clear)
Accessories: Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads (109110), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border (119275), Spiral Border punch (149872), Modern Label punch (119849), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

Thanks for visiting!!
Heather

Autumn Spice

2010-10-11T16:18:00.005-06:00

I've got a fun fall card for you today. I think it's just so pretty!

This card is made using the colors from the Autumn Spice Designer Series paper from the Holiday Mini. I added a little strip of the paper on the side of the card, but it does not do this DSP justice whatsoever! It's has gorgeous patterns and the thickness of it is wonderful!

The colors are: More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Early Espresso.

I hope you enjoyed this card! I've been featuring Halloween cards, but I made this card today and wanted to share it right away!

Heather

Supplies
Cardstock: More Mustard 12x12 Textured (119931), Early Espresso (119686), Very Vanilla (101650), Autumn Spice DSP (120808)
Ink: More Mustard (103162), Cajun Craze (119671), Old Olive (102277), Early Espresso (119670)
Stamps: French Foliage (Holiday Mini 121166 clear)
Accessories: Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (1119256), 3/4" circle punch (119873)

Halloween Week 2

2010-10-11T08:00:00.002-06:00

This card was fun to make! I created this for a workshop in September. I love Halloween decor and craft items, they are so fun to play with!

Don't you just love those chic witch shoes?! I think the ribbon is the perfect touch!

Supplies

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry (item 115316), Old Olive (100702), Basic Black (121045), Whisper White (100730), Wicked Fun Specialty Designer Series Paper (117400)

Ink: Rich Razzleberry marker (120970), Old Olive marker (100079)

Stamps: Wicked Cool (120600 clear)

Accessories: Spider Web Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Holiday Mini (120889), Raven 1/2" Lace Trim - Holiday Mini (120988), Decorative Label Punch - Holiday Mini (120907), Scallop Edge punch (119882), Bitty Bat punch (119279), Curly Label punch (119851), Adhesive Rhinestones (119246)

I hope you enjoyed this Halloween post! Thanks for visiting!
Heather

Flower Power Clean and Simple

2010-10-08T14:52:00.004-06:00

I took on the challenge of using a sketch over at Clean and Simple Stamping. I also did a challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers.

I made that flower! Yep, little ol' me! I learned to do this at Stampin' Up! Convention in July. You take a length of satin ribbon, cut one of the edges off, cut "fringes" about 1/2" apart, round the corners of those fringes, then heat it with a heat tool until the edges curl. Pretty huh?!

I was pretty proud that I did it and it turned out cute. I added a button to the center of mine, really because I cut the length too short! You can always fix a goof in the crafting world!

Thanks for checking out my post today. Have a good evening!

Heather

caffeine isn't a drug, it's a vitamin!

2010-10-08T09:00:00.004-06:00

Today I chose to use a set that's never seen ink. It's called Morning Cup. I love coffee...love, love, love! I also have a love for tea, but not as much as coffee! Alas, I've banned myself from the coffee shop concoctions for awhile. It's only coffee from home right now. So this set helps me with my withdrawals. Okay, maybe not. :)

I also used the sketch challenge over at Create with Connie and Mary.

I love sitting with a hot cup of coffee or tea and looking online at cards people have created. It's part of my morning ritual.

I hope you enjoyed my card! Thanks for stopping by!
Heather

Supplies
Cardstock: Poppy Parade (119793), Baja Breeze (111352), Crumb Cake (120953), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Poppy Parade (119782), Baja Breeze (111833), Crumb Cake (121030)
Stamps: Morning Cup (120489 clear)
Accessories: Clear Block C (118486), Clear Block D (118485), Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (119976), Big Shot (113439)1-3/8" circle punch (119860), 1-3/4" circle punch (119850), Scallop Square die (115950)

Melon Pear Parfait: Birthday Card

2010-10-07T15:46:00.004-06:00

There was a challenge over at Pals Paper Arts that I wanted to try out. It was a color challenge. Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Peach Parfait. Now, when you see these colors, you'll see this wasn't much of a challenge. They are gorgeous together!

I wanted to show you something that wasn't Holiday related. So I decided to do a birthday card. I hope you enjoy it!

Supplies

Cardstock: Peach Parfait (119794), Pear Pizzazz (119795), Melon Mambo (115320), Whisper White (100730)

Ink: Peach Parfait (1110783), Pear Pizzazz (119784), Melon Mambo (115656)

Stamps: On a Pedestal (113814), Birthday Bliss (115442)

Accessories: Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (119265), Large Tag punch (119786), XL Tag punch (119866), In Color Glimmer Brads (Holiday Mini 121005)

Thanks for looking!

Heather

Clearance item Projects

2010-10-07T13:02:00.003-06:00

I decided to make a couple of cute projects using some of the items that are on clearance right now.

Here is a super cute gift bag I made using the Bag w/Scallops Big Shot Die. Can't you just picture this on a gold charger on your Christmas-y dinner table?!

You can also use this for any other holiday. You can make the scallop circle into a bunny face, you can use it for Thanksgiving, Halloween, Birthday's...anything you can think of. Right now, it's only $13.99!!! That's a STEAL! It was priced at $34.95 originally. Such a good savings!

This next project is a place card. How cute is that little reindeer!? I'll post a tutorial on how to make him, he can go on a card, or on the bag from the first project. You can also do a large version of him and make him a gift tag or giftcard holder! I added some sparkle to his red nose using Stampin' Up's Red Chunky Essentials Glitter (108797 4 colors $15.95). I made the name tag using the Top Note Die (113463 $21.95) cut out of Real Red cardstock.

I used the Tulipe Big Shot Die to make his antlers and ears. It was originally priced at $21.95, it is now only $7.99! WOW!

Here are the the two together. I just loved making these projects! These items would also make great gifts for crafters, since they are at such a good price. Both dies are subject to availability. So, make sure you get yours fast!

Other clearance items I used:
Kiwi Kiss Corduroy Buttons Originally $9.95 NOW $3.99
In Color Textured 12x12 Cardstock Originally $11.95 NOW $3.99
Word Flurries Rub-Ons Originally $10.95 NOW $3.99
Raspberry Tart Designer Series Paper Originally $9.95 NOW $3.49

Thanks for visiting me!
Heather

Clearance: Up to 80% off!?!

2010-10-06T09:55:00.003-06:00

Wow, can you believe it? Great Stampin' Up products at savings up to 80% off?! That's a great deal on fantasic and fun items! Visit my site today!

Mojo Monday 159 - Fireside Christmas

2010-10-04T12:41:00.006-06:00

This is a Mojo Monday sketch. I think it's such a versatile sketch. You can do anything with it!

I promise, I am going to try and make this the last Christmas card for a bit. Notice I said try. Hehehe.

Here is the sketch:

And here is my creation:

Dont you just love this set?! I took the time to color the image with markers, so that everything was it's own color. But, if you don't want to take the time to do that, you could easily make a gorgeous card by stamping this in a brown ink, then maybe just color the flames. I embossed the Old Olive layer with a beautiful embossing folder we have called Finial Press. It's great for Christmas cards, or any other occasion card you want to make. I also sponged the embossed layer for some depth and richness. I used our Top Note Die for the little piece at the bottom, it's trimmed up a bit.

Let's see what you can do with this sketch, I'd love to see your creations!

Supplies

Cardstock: Very Vanilla (item 101650), Old Olive (100702), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper (117159)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669-pad 119681-marker), Old Olive (102277-pad 100079-marker), Pumpkin Pie marker (105115), Bravo Burgundy marker (105109), Night of Navy marker (100069), Soft Suede marker (120973), Basic Grey marker (120966)

Stamps: Fireside Christmas - Holiday Mini (121136 clear)

Accessories: Clear block H (118490), Clear block D (118485), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430),
1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch (119854), 1 1/4" Circle punch (119861), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (115963), Top Note Die (113463), Stamping Sponges (101610), Crop-a-Dile (108362), Basics Glimmer Brads (121003), Very Vanilla 1/5" Seam Binding - Holiday Mini (120999)

Again, thanks so much for coming to see me!

Heather

Peace on Earth Sketch Challenge Card

2010-10-04T11:41:00.006-06:00

I know, I know, it's only October and I'm already posting Christmas cards. I just can't help myself! It's also an excuse to listen to Christmas music now...I gotta have inspiration! :)

Create with Connie and Mary has a sketch challenge on their blog, and I had to participate!

The set I chose is a Hostess set from our new Holiday Mini Catalog. This catalog is full of gorgeous and cute products. I tried to resist, but I think I have just about the whole catalog now...I'm not joking!

If you'd like to get your hands on this Hostess set, contact me and I can help you try to earn it! It's really beautiful.

Supplies
Cardstock: Sahara Sand (item 121043), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Very Vanilla (10650), Always Artichoke (105119), Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper - Holiday Mini (120810)
Ink: Sahara Sand (121030), Cherry Cobbler (119669), Always Artichoke (105219)
Stamps: Peaceful Season - Holiday Mini Hostess set (121124 clear)
Accessories: Clear Block I (118488), Clear Block C (1118486), Crystal Effects (101055), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Champagne Glass Glitter - Holiday Mini (120997)

Thanks for visiting!
Heather

Supplies:

Halloween Week 1

2010-10-03T13:37:00.009-06:00

This first Halloween card was inspired by Pals Paper Arts. I decided to play in their challenge this week. You can see it here. Their challenge is to use buttons...which I love!
I also decided to use a sketch from Splitcoast Stampers. I love participating in challenges, it really helps me get that creative bug again.

I got the colors from Stampin' Up!'s new Color Coach (item 121620). It's really helpful when you have one or two colors you want to work with, but aren't sure what to put with it.
I love this card, I think it's fun for Halloween without being a traditional Halloween look!

I also took a Tip from the Pal's Paper Arts blog, use a small sliver of cardstock to thread through your button, to match your colors! So, that's what is threaded through my Old Olive button. Fun, right!?

Supplies
Cardstock: Tangerine Tango (item 111349), Old Olive (100702), Soft Suede textured (119448), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Wisper White (100730)
Ink: Tangerine Tango (111834), Old Olive (102277), Soft Suede (115657)
Stamps: Season of Friendship - tree (111776), Aviary - owl (120462 clear), Teeny Tiny Wishes - sentiment (115370).
Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (120175), Clear Block B (117147), Designer Buttons - Brights (119747)

Thanks for visiting!
Heather :)

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2010-10-03T11:30:00.002-06:00

I found yet another blog that has challenges, and I decided to partake again. I think challenges are so fun, you get to play with a new idea, and see what other crafty people come up with!

I really like the sketch, you can see the challenge here. I also combined the sketch with another Splitcoast Stampers challenge, using browns and pinks together. I made a VERY non-traditional fall card. But I love it!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Sahara Sand (item 121043), Very Vanilla (101650), Soft Suede (115318), Pretty in Pink (100459)
Ink: Pretty in Pink (101301), Sahara Sand (105208), Soft Suede (115657), Early Espresso (119670)
Stamps: French Foliage - Holiday Mini (121166 clear)
Accessories: Hemp Twine (100982), Acrylic Block B (117147), Block D (118485), Gold Glow Smooch Spritz (118770), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch (119275)

See what project you can come up with, using brown and pink together!

Thanks for visiting!
Heather

The Paper Players: Monochromatic Card

2010-10-03T09:30:00.002-06:00

I decided to participate in The Paper Players challenge, you can see it here. They asked that we create a monochromatic card, in the color's of our choice. I chose pink, because I also wanted to participate in a challenge at Splitcoast Stampers. They asked for us to create a pink Holiday card. Of course I chose Christmas! Since it is my favorite time of year. Contrary to popular belief, I think Christmas starts on Halloween. It does, doesn't it!? :)

I sponged Melon Mambo, on the piece of Melon Mambo cardstock after I embossed it with the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, and after I tore that piece in half. Sponging just adds a bit of richness, that sometimes your cards need.

Supplies

Cardstock: Melon Mambo textured (119930), Regal Rose (105130), Blusing Bride (119796), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Melon Mambo (115656), Regal Rose (105211), Blushing Bride (119786), Pink Pirouette (111838)
Stamps: Northern Hearts (hostess set from Holiday Mini - ask me how you can earn this set!) (121145 clear), Teeny Tiny Wishes - sentiment (115370)
Accessories: Clear Block C (118486), Silver Tinsel Trim - Holiday Mini (120994), Glimmber in Color Brads - Holiday Mini (121005), Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Holiday Mini (120902), Blushing Bride 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (119267), Modern Label punch (119849)

Thanks for visiting my Blog!
Heather

Blog Hop: Halloween Punches

2010-09-08T06:00:00.016-06:00

I was excited to participate in this blog hop! Halloween is my second favorite holiday, next to Christmas. So, when I heard that Kim at Paper Punch Addiction was having a Blog Hop...I knew I was going to join in!

I decided to make some Halloween treat bags. These are all made using Stampin' Up!'s Fancy Favor Big Shot Die (item# 115965 $39.95) A supply list of the other items I used will follow all the projects.

The first bag I made was the ghost. So simple, but oh so cute!

Next, the Mummy. I just love his eyes poking out of the layers!

Third was the Jack o' Lantern!

This is the Frankenstein bag, so fun!

My absolute favorite, the Warewolf! I'm delighted at how great he turned out!!

Here is a group shot.

Wouldn't these guys be so fun to hand out candy in to your trick-or-treaters?!

The following items were used to make the bags:
1" circle punch (White of the eyes/eyelids) item# 119868 $10.95
3/4" circle punch (black of the eye/mouth of ghost/blue of warewolf eyes) item# 119873 $10.95
1/2" circle (black of warewolf eyes) item# 119869 $5.95
Heart to Heart punch (nose of jackolantern) item# 119881 $16.95
Round Tab punch (noses of frankenstein/warewolf, frank's bolts) item# 119864 $16.95
Two-Step bird punch (hair and ears for warewolf) item# 117191 $16.95
1/34x7/8 Oval punch (bottom of jackolantern mouth, warewolf smile) item# 119855 $15.95
Bitty Bat punch (top of jackolantern mouth (cut in half) item# 119279 $15.95
Whisper White 12x12 cardstock item# 119952 $6.95
Chocolate Chip 12x12 cardstock item# 119926 $6.95
Pumpkin Pie 12x12 cardstock item# 119939 $6.95
Garden Green 12x12 cardstock item# 119928 $6.95
(12x12 cardstock is needed to use with the Fancy Favor die, 8 1/2 x 11 will not work)
Dimensionals item# 104430 $3.95
Stamping Sponges $3.50
Inkpads to sponge for dimension $5.95/ea.
Pumpkin Pie #105216
Sahara Sand (ghost) #105208
Early Espresso (wolf) #119670
Always Artichoke (frank) #105219
Crumb Cake (mummy) #121030
White gel pen for eyes #105021 $3.95

Fellow Blog Hop Participants
Paper Punch Addiction
Blinkin', Thinkin' & Inkin
It's a Stamp Thing
Kelli's Korner
Northwest Stamper
InkPaperStamps
Gwen's Paper Expressions
Stamping My Life Away
Gettin' Crafty
Krafty Kates Kupboard
Brenda's Stamping Corner
Beth-a-Palooza
Bonnie's Creative Place
Craft Chaos
Stampin' with Heather *YOU ARE HERE*

Have fun, and thanks for visiting!
(To order product to make these same projects, or to book a workshop, please visit http://heatherdonahue.stampinup.net/ , or email me at stampin_hd@yahoo.com)

Halloween Projects

2010-09-02T22:29:00.002-06:00

I've made a goal to try and use EVERY stamp set I have. So, I have decided that I am going to do a Days of Halloween in September (it will be late Sept. though because I'll be in California in a week!), Days of Thanksgiving, and Days of Christmas. I'm going to carry this out through 2011. I can't believe I just typed that, let's not rush things!

Anyway, stay tuned for Days of Halloween in September, it will carry through to October. Then end of October and through November will be Thanksgiving projects, and so on.

Thanks for visiting!
Heather

Workshops

2010-08-18T13:22:00.003-06:00

I had a workshop yesterday, it was so fun, we had paper, ribbon and glue sticks flying everywhere!

I love sharing my love of crafting...especially stamping! It's great that Stampin' Up! gives me that opportunity!

I'd like to get my last dates in August filled, so let's book a workshop for you and your friends and family!!

August dates: 24,25,30.
September dates: 22,25,27.
October dates: 1,5,6,7,12,13,19,20,21,22,26,27.

Thanks for visiting my blog!

Sneak Peek 3

2010-08-18T08:00:00.002-06:00

This features the Candy Wrapper die that will be available, starting September 1st, in the Holiday Mini. This die is teenie, but super duper cute. You can fill it with candy corn for your neighbors, or wrapped candy for trick or treaters. You can also make a Halloween countdown tree. How fun would that be?

I made mine a Christmas treat holder. You can fill it with any Christmas candy, or even a small gift for someone.

See how little and cute it is?

Thanks for visiting!

Sneak Peek 2

2010-08-17T09:30:00.001-06:00

Here is another sneak peek item from the Holiday Mini. This features the Paisley Prints stamp set and Paisley Party wheel. I sure didn't like this set when I saw it in the Holiday Mini, but now that I have it, I really do like it. It's a cute set!

Christmas Stamp Camp

2010-08-16T08:59:00.006-06:00

I'm offering a Christmas Stamp camp to everyone. There will be 10 cards and two treat containers. This is featuring items from the upcoming Holiday Mini. You get the following projects plus a gift from me! You will need to get atleast 5 people in your camp, and I'll need payment from all participants two weeks before your camp. That way I can get all supplies, and cut everything.

Camp cost $30 per person.

Product Sneak Peek 1

2010-08-16T08:46:00.004-06:00

Today, our sneak peek item is Fabric, that's right...Fabric! Stampin' Up's fabric coordinates so well with two of our holiday lines in the Holiday Mini.

Besides how beautiful these fabrics are, what I love is their versatility. Even though they have holiday names, they really aren't just for holiday projects, or just for sewing. You can use them for elegant Birthday cards, Valentine's Day cards, sympathy cards, anything else you can think of!

I tore my fabric for my cards, I just cut a slit where I wanted to tear and ripped away! They tear beautifully! They are a nice thickness, not flimsy at all, but not bulky. They are extra wide too!

The first Christmas line we have is called Deck the Halls. It's a gorgeous vintage look. You've got to see this Fabric to appreciate how lovely it really is!

Supplies:
Paper: Crumb Cake cardstock, Deck the Halls DSP.
Ink: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler.
Stamps: Peaceful Season
Accessories: Deck the Halls Fabric, Deck the Halls Big Buttons, Decorative Label Punch.

The second Christmas line we have is called Candy Cane Christmas. It has a fun, cheery, non-traditional look to it.

Supplies:
Paper: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Candy Cane Christmas DSP.
Stamps: Jolly Bingo Bits.
Ink: Baja Breeze marker, Blushing Bride marker.
Accessories: Candy Cane Christmas Fabric, Scallop Circle Punch.

Holiday Mini Sneak Peeks

2010-08-08T21:33:00.002-06:00

Stay tuned to see sneak peeks from the upcoming Holiday Mini! I'm going to have some stamps and accessories that I'm going to debut!!

Let's book a workshop!

2010-08-03T12:26:00.002-06:00

Do you want to have some fun with your friends and family? Do you want to get some fun and cute ideas for cardmaking or scrapbooking? Do you want free craft items?

Book a workshop with me..and you can get all three!!

August dates available: 14,18,19,20,23,24,25,30.

Don't forget...the Hostess special for August. With a $350 workshop (before tax/shipping) you get $25 EXTRA in free produt of your choice! That's free cardstock, markers, stamp sets, ribbon, brads...even vinyls!!

Contact me to book today..hurry! You don't want to miss out!

*August hostess special ends August 31, 2010. Orders must be placed by midnight on said date.

Rejoin Stampin Up! for only $35!!

2010-07-25T16:39:00.002-06:00

During the month of July, any former Stampin' Up! demonstrator can rejoin Stampin' Up! for only $35! To rejoin you only have to purchase the Rejoin Starter Kit and sign and complete a new Independent Demonstrator Application and Agreement.

The Rejoin Starter Kit Contains:
2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
2010 Summer Mini Catalog (8)
Guest Invitation postcards (100)
Customer Order Forms (50)
2010-2011 Definately Decorative Catalog (1)
Celebrando Creatividad (1)
Two months free Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) subscription

This offer ends on July 31, 2010. So, hurry and resign at this great price!!

*Only demonstrators who resigned on or before March 31, 2010 are elligible for this offer. Any demonstrator who has dropped as a result of not meeting the quarterly minimum is elligible for this offer.

Color Renovation

2010-04-17T11:54:00.005-06:00

Stampin' Up! has done it again. They are keeping us on our toes with the latest and greatest trends in crafting. They have decided to renovate their color collections.

Their new In Colors are my favorites they have added off all the In Color collections.
The names of the colors are so great, they make my imagination race.

http://www.scribd.com/full/30082871?access_key=key-gu74pyz474meb5rfp10

Daffodil Delight
Cajun Craze
Early Espresso
Cherry Cobbler
Marina Mist

I can't wait until we can buy the new In Colors. I want to get my hands on them and create something beautiful.

March Projects

2009-04-01T20:56:00.001-06:00

Here are the March Stamp Club projects.

Supplies

Stamps: Trendy Trees, Darling Dots

Cardstock: Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

Ink: Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette

Supplies: Stamp-a-Majig

Notes: I stamped the tree tops and trunks with the Stamp-a-Majig. It made it really easy!

Supplies

Stamps: Forest Friends, All Holidays

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Whisper White

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip marker, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Versamark

Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, Texture Plates Backgrounds 1, Scallop Border Punch

Notes: I inked the tree in Kiwi Kiss first, then colored the trunk and branches with the Chocolate Chip marker. The bunny is popped up.

Supplies

Stamps: Great Friend

Cardstock: Taken with Teal, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Ink: Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Taken with Teal

Accessories: Stamp-a-Majig, Texture Plates Backgrounds 1, White Satin Ribbon.

Notes: I used the Stamp-a-Majig on the sentiment and label. I first stamped the label in Taken with Teal and the sentiment is Baja Breeze. The butterfly and the label are popped up. This set and the ribbon are available in the Occasions Mini starting April 1st.

Supplies
Stamps: Hoppy for You, Darling Dots, Wonderful Favorites
Cardstock: Pixie Pink, So Saffron, Mellow Moss, Whisper White
Ink: Pixie Pink, So Saffron, Mellow Moss
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, So Saffron Wide Grosgrain ribbon
Notes: The ribbon is from the ribbon bundle in the Sale-A-Bration catalog. I ran the ribbon from the bottom of the So Saffron piece, under the white, but over the Mellow Moss piece and under the top of the So Saffron piece. Then tied the smaller piece of ribbon at the top on to the glued on ribbon.

Samples for March

2009-03-15T20:38:00.000-06:00

Here are some samples I made to show at our March Stamp Club Workshop. Some are using new items from the Occasions Mini and some are from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

This card features the Stampin' Up! Sizzix Bigz Die Beautiful Butterflies. There are three items from the new Occasions Mini Catalog on this card. Scallop Oval Punch, Oval All stamp set and the Walk in the Park DSP.

This card is made using the Choo Choo stamp set from the new Occasions Mini Catalog. I am also using the Congratulations Sale-A-Bration set.

Here is a card using the Sale-A-Bration set Botanical Blooms.

This cute card is made with the Hostess Level 1 stamp set Darling Dots. I also used the Taffy Alphabet.

These treat holders were printed off the computer onto cardstock. I then used the Scallop Oval punch from the Occasions Mini, and the sets Oval All and Great Friend on the Green holder. On the Coral holder I used Botanical Blooms and Yummy from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

February Projects

2009-02-28T20:12:00.000-07:00

Here are the projects for our February Stamp Club Workshop.

Supplies
Stamps: Pick a Petal, Stem Sayings
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Perfect Plum, Whisper White
Ink: Barely Banana, Certainly Celery, Perfect Plum
Accessories: Stampin Up' Sizzix Sizzlits Die Buttons #5, Stampin' Dimensionals
Notes: The paper button is popped up.

Supplies

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly, Pocket Silhouettes

Cardstock/Paper: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper WhiteUrban Garden DSP

Ink: Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Photo Corner Punch, Square Ice Rhinestone Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Notes: I popped up the Photo Corner punched peice after attaching the brad.

Supplies

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Whisper White

Accessories: Double Rectangle Punch, 5/8" Striped Baja Breeze Grosgrain Ribbon, Small White Paper Bags from local Scrapbook Store (Robert's)

Notes: When you add the two pieces of Kiwi Kiss cardstock to the paper bag, the bag will be folded like the above photo.

Supplies

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes, Fundamental Phrases

Cardstock/Paper: Kraft, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Manchester DSP

Ink: Always Artichoke, Basic Gray, Baja Breeze

Accessories: Blending Pens (to color in balloons), Designer Label punch, Small Oval Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Notes: I popped up the Designer Label Punch peice with a dimensional.

January Club Workshop Projects

2009-01-27T08:18:00.001-07:00

For our January Club, we made Valentine's Day projects. These were so fun for me to come up with. We used 3 different sets from the new catalog. A Happy Heart (carried over from the Holiday Mini), Happy Heart Day, and Love You Much. Here are our projects:

Stamps: Love You Much
Paper/Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Candy Lane Designer Series Paper
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Red Gingham Ribbon, Scallop Envelope Bigz Die, Heart to Hearch Punch, Button Bouquet, Hemp Twine

Stamps: Happy Heart Day
Paper/Cardstock: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Black StazOn, Real Red
Accessories: Small Cellophane Bag, Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Real Red 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon

Stamps: A Happy Heart
Paper: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Heart to Heart Punch, 1/2" Real Red Striped Grosgrain, 1/2" circle punch, dimensionals

Stamps: Love You Much
Paper/Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Basic Gray, Very Vanilla, Candy Lane Designer Series Paper
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive Marker
Accessories: Heart to Heart punch, Dimensionals

New Catalog Live!

2009-01-19T21:18:00.000-07:00

The new catalog is available online, visit my website: heatherdonahue.stampinup.net.

Love You Much Bundle

2008-12-23T08:33:00.000-07:00

Love You Much Promotion

Dates: December 23, 2008 - January 31, 2009

Get ready for Valentine's Day with the exclusive Love You Much Bundle. The Love You Much Bundle includes the following:

Love You Much stamp set $25.95 Value
Candy Lane Designer Series paper (Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla) $9.95 Value
Heart To Heart punch $15.95 Value

Bundle Retail Value
$51.85

Love You Much Bundle $41.48

Christmas projects.

2008-12-20T08:02:00.000-07:00

The cards and scrapbook page that we are creating are made by using the Handmade Holiday Card Elements kit and the To You and Yours stamp set. Both found on page 177 of the Fall-Winter 2008 Stampin' Up! Idea book and Catalog. Here are the samples of what we made.

Supplies
Paper: 6x6 peice of Mellow Moss, pieces of Handmade Holiday Card Elements Kit
Ink: Versamark, Ruby Red
Accessories: Felt Flurries, silver brad, dimensionals.
Stamps: To You and Yours

Supplies
Paper: Mellow Moss, Ruby Red, peices from Handmade Holiday Card Elements Kit. (paper is also from kit)
Ink: Mellow Moss
Accessories: Scallop Border Punch
Stamps: To You and Yours

Wish List Service

2008-11-01T18:19:00.000-06:00

I am now offering a wish list service. Fill out the information in the boxes and I'll send your wishlist out to the recipients you choose. Perfect for Christmas time!

See the form at the bottom of my blog.
You can view the Stampin' Up! catalog at my website.

Top Note Christmas (a challenge card)

2008-10-13T18:51:00.001-06:00

I decided to participate in the OCCC challenge here:
http://ourcreativecorner6.blogspot.com/2008/10/this-challenge-is-anything-but-square.html
(This is a GREAT blog!)

This challenge was to make a card in any shape except a square or rectangle.
So, this is my submission for this challenge:

Supplies:
Stamps: Peaceful Wishes (retired), Trimtastic (retired)
Cardstock/Paper: Kiwi Kiss CS, Riding Hood Red CS, Very Vanilla CS
Ink: Kiwi Kiss classic ink, Always Artichoke classic ink, Riding Hood Red classic ink, Close to Cocoa classic ink
Accessories: Crystal Effects, White Chunky Essentials Stampin' Glitter, Dimensionals.

This was definately fun, I'll be thinking out of the box more when creating cards!

Heather

October Stamp Club Sneak Peek.

2008-09-13T22:28:00.000-06:00

Our first Stamp Club is October 18th at noon. This is a sneak peek of what we will be creating. Later I will post photos of the full projects. In the mean time...

There is one more project I need to find one supply for. I'll post that one when I get it ready. Here is a cute pillowbox that I made. I filled it with Candy Corn!

The pillowbox was made with the new Sizzix Pillowbox Die that Stampin' Up! now sells!!! This has got to be one of the funnest things in my new order I received!

Supplies:
Stamps: Eat, Drink & Be Scary
Cardstock/paper: Pumpkin Pie, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Ghostly Greetings DSP (Designer Series Paper)
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
Accessories: Sizzix Pillowbox Die, Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals

Heather

My first order as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator!

2008-09-13T22:25:00.000-06:00

Here are the new fun things I ordered on my first order as a demo...

Paper Cutter
Bone Folder
Paper Snips
Dimensionals
Stampin' Scrub refill
Chunky Essentials Glitter
Scallop Edge Punch
Baja Breeze Stiped Grosgrain Ribbon
Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon
Designer Buttons
Sizzix Pillowbox Die
Sizzix Top Note Bigz Die (backordered)
Color Coach
Felt Flurries
To You and Yours stamp set
Live Like You Mean It (hostess) stamp set
Holiday Frights stamp set
Frightful Fence jumbo wheel
Eat, Drink & Be Scary stamp set
Season of Friendship stamp set
Handmade Holiday Simply Sent Card Elements
12x12 Basic Grey cardstock
2 packs of 8.5 x 11 09 In Color cardstock
Ghostly Greetings Designer Series Paper (DSP)
Urban Garden DSP
Autumn Vine DSP

I'm IN LOVE with my new paper cutter. I had finally found one at my local craft store that I liked, but I have to keep replacing the blade and the cutting strip. It started to get costly. But I love my new Stampin' Up! Fiskars paper cutter! It has a permanent divot that the blade fits in, no strips to replace! The blade is sharp!!! You get an extra in the package, but I don't think I'll need to use the new one for some time. I would recommend getting the refill that has a scoring blade with it that Stampin' Up! sells. I'll be getting this because some projects require me to use a scoring blade.

The papersnips are so great too. Very sharp and great for precise cutting. (I also recommend the Craft & Paper Scissors, I use mine for Ribbon ONLY)

I love everything I got in my order. The Felt Flurries are so fun. So many designs and great colors! My Stamp Club will be using these in December!

All the DSP is beautiful, and I love that the new stamp sets are die cut. It was so fast putting my stamps together so that I could start creating!

I'm going to post once in awhile, products that I highly recommend. Stampin' Up! has such high quality items that I reccomend them all...but I'm going to feature some of my favorites on my blog. So watch for that.

Today my recommendation is the Paper Cutter that I talked about a little earlier in this post. It's my favorite!! Definatley worth the price of $24.95!

Heather

Deer Friends

2008-09-13T22:22:00.000-06:00

This stamp is part of a hostess set called Deer Friends. It’s super cute! I wanted to make a sample with it and post it on here. I’m sure I’ll be making more samples with it. Probably even using it on my Christmas Treat containers…whatever I choose those to be. I used two of the new In Colors: Riding Hood Red and Kiwi Kiss. I think these colors are going to be my Christmas cards. I also love the blues in the In Colors…and I have a cute snowflake set (that’s retired) that I really want to use. That’s a decision I’ll have to come to later!

Supplies:
Stamps: Deer Friends, Many Merry Messages
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Very Vanilla.
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Dimensionals.

Heather

Sock Monkey

2008-09-13T22:20:00.000-06:00

I think I have a love/hate relationship with the Sock Monkey. When I first saw him in the catalog my exact thoughts were “yuck”. But now….I’ve traded some items to get him. He arrived today. I wanted to try my hand at making some cute cards with him. What do you think? I may use him for a Stamp Club project later on.

I popped up the banana on dimensionals.

Supplies:
Stamps: Sock Monkey
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Barely Banana, So Saffron, Real Red, Close to Cocoa, Sahara Sand (markers), Tempting Turquoise
Accessories: Small Oval Punch, brad, Red striped grosgrain, dimensionals.

Heather

Online Ordering Now Available!

2008-09-12T19:34:00.000-06:00

Yes, Stampin’ Up! has decided to open up online ordering. If you visit heatherdonahue.stampinup.net you can order online, day or night! Even in your P.J.’s!!
NOTE: If you are in my Stamp Club or are ordering for a Workshop, you do not want to order here. It will not count toward the hostess benefits.
The first person to order a min of $50 from my website will be mailed a free gift from me! Don’t hesitate!!!

Heather

Big Shot!

2008-09-12T19:29:00.000-06:00

Stampin’ Up! has added a new product to their line. The Sizzix Big Shot! It is a multipurpose die-cut machine, in black….and I want one! I have a Cuttlebug, and I have the original red Sizzix machine. But this one can take me to even higher levels! Stampin’ Up! has added some dies that are…well…to die for. No pun intended!
This machine is great for cardmaking, scrapbooking, home decor and more!
It’s also compatable with other dies that are in the market.
Check out the catalog, the Big Shot is available September 2nd.

Heather

Free Stamps and 20% off!

2008-09-12T18:16:00.000-06:00

There is a promotion going on starting October 1st ladies!

Host a $350 workshop between October 1st and November 30th and choose on of the stamp sets from the Fall-Winter Sampler for FREE!!

Item # Description Retail Value
111564 Flight of the Butterfly $31.95
112911 Vuelo de la mariposa (Spanish Flight of the Butterfly) $31.95
111676 Puns from the Past $27.95
111660 Just Jawing $25.95
111624 Dreams du Jour $18.95
111700 Thank You Kindly $13.95
111714 Wow Flowers $12.95
112955 Flores llamativas (Spanish Wow Flowers) $12.95
111600 Bella's Bloom $12.95

Spend $20 between December 1st and January 18th and receive 20% off of any stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler.

Item # Description Retail 20% Off
111564 Flight of the Butterfly $31.95 $25.56
112911 Vuelo de la mariposa (Spanish Flight of the Butterfly) $31.95 $25.56
111676 Puns from the Past $27.95 $22.36
111660 Just Jawing $25.95 $20.76
111624 Dreams du Juor $18.95 $15.16
111700 Thank You Kindly $13.95 $11.16
111714 Wow Flowers $12.95 $10.36
112955 Flores llamativas (Spanish Wow Flowers) $12.95 $10.36
111600 Bella's Bloom $12.95 $10.36

There is no limit to the number of discounted items that can be purchased once the $20 minimum has been reached.
Orders may be placed on a customer, workshop, or demonstrator order.

http://heatherdonahue.stampinup.net/

Heather