Tag: Stampin’Up!

Stampin’ Up! Tricky Treats!

Stampin’ Up! Tricky Treats!

Thanks to Founder's Circle 2012 and Dawn Griffith I have this cute swap using "Tricky Treats" from the Annual Catalog to show you!

Monster munchies 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

It has a surprise inside for you!

Monster munches 2
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

"Happy Boo! from me to you" is from "Monster Munchies", one of the few Holiday Catalog Sets I do not own! I know! I'm shocked too!

Coming down to the wire today. Tomorrow is my October Punch & Technique Class and I am almost ready! Here's a few projects I have prepped:

Favor box owl 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

A cute little owl Fancy Favor Box I CASED from Wendy Wexler's blog!

An adorable snowman with the 2 1/2" Circle Punch:

Oct punch 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

And a technique I CASED from Linda Guitterez' Founder's swap with "Flowering Flourishes" I'm calling "Torn Glossy"!

Oct technique 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

That's it for now! Got to get my walk in, do my stretching exercises for my sore back, then get crackin' on my stampin'!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Tricky Treats!

Stampin’ Up! Tricky Treats!

Thanks to Founder's Circle 2012 and Dawn Griffith I have this cute swap using "Tricky Treats" from the Annual Catalog to show you!

Monster munchies 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

It has a surprise inside for you!

Monster munches 2
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

"Happy Boo! from me to you" is from "Monster Munchies", one of the few Holiday Catalog Sets I do not own! I know! I'm shocked too!

Coming down to the wire today. Tomorrow is my October Punch & Technique Class and I am almost ready! Here's a few projects I have prepped:

Favor box owl 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

A cute little owl Fancy Favor Box I CASED from Wendy Wexler's blog!

An adorable snowman with the 2 1/2" Circle Punch:

Oct punch 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

And a technique I CASED from Linda Guitterez' Founder's swap with "Flowering Flourishes" I'm calling "Torn Glossy"!

Oct technique 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

That's it for now! Got to get my walk in, do my stretching exercises for my sore back, then get crackin' on my stampin'!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Techniques Class and Baby Liam has arrived!

Stampin’ Up! Techniques Class and Baby Liam has arrived!

For those of you that are following the progress of the arrival of my newest grandson, I am happy to report he has arrived safely:

Liam label
and here is our little man!

Liam in the nursery
and up close with Mommy Kimberly:

Kimmy & liam
I think they BOTH look pretty good after almost 24 hours of labor and then a c-section! Mother & baby are both doing very well. They won't come home until sometime Sunday, so I have a chance to catch up on my sleep before I get to stay with them all next week to help out! I can't wait! Our whole family is rejoicing together for this wonderful gift from God!

While we were waiting for Liam's arrival during the loooong day yesterday, I did manage to get the pictures edited for the Technique side of the Punch/Technique Class next Saturday at my house (and the Punch/Technique Class in Galatia on Tuesday August 14th!):

Custom Color Designer Paper with the brayer:

Custom color designer paper 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Collage stamping with the Papaya Collage stamp set:

Papaya collage 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Vellum Windowpane with Stippled Blossoms stamp set:

Stippled blossoms vellum window 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

That's it for now! I plan to have more fun stuff to show you tomorrow!

Until then, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Techniques Class and Baby Liam has arrived!

Stampin’ Up! Techniques Class and Baby Liam has arrived!

For those of you that are following the progress of the arrival of my newest grandson, I am happy to report he has arrived safely:

Liam label
and here is our little man!

Liam in the nursery
and up close with Mommy Kimberly:

Kimmy & liam
I think they BOTH look pretty good after almost 24 hours of labor and then a c-section! Mother & baby are both doing very well. They won't come home until sometime Sunday, so I have a chance to catch up on my sleep before I get to stay with them all next week to help out! I can't wait! Our whole family is rejoicing together for this wonderful gift from God!

While we were waiting for Liam's arrival during the loooong day yesterday, I did manage to get the pictures edited for the Technique side of the Punch/Technique Class next Saturday at my house (and the Punch/Technique Class in Galatia on Tuesday August 14th!):

Custom Color Designer Paper with the brayer:

Custom color designer paper 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Collage stamping with the Papaya Collage stamp set:

Papaya collage 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Vellum Windowpane with Stippled Blossoms stamp set:

Stippled blossoms vellum window 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

That's it for now! I plan to have more fun stuff to show you tomorrow!

Until then, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog!

Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog!

As this blog is posting I will be arriving at the hospital with Kimberly and Tony to start the process of helping Liam be born! Keep us in your thoughts and prayers!

Here's just a couple of cute samples using Holiday Catalog products:

Holiday catalog
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

The card on the left uses the "Googly Ghouls" stamp set and "Howlstooth & Scaringbone" Designer Paper. It is a swap I received at convention, but the creator did not put their name on the back. The card on the right is a swap I created for convention using the new "Ornament Keepsakes" stamp set and coordinating "Holiday Ornaments" Framelits with the Big Shot. I heat-embossed the ornaments in black on Brushed Silver cardstock and Basic Black cardstock, and silver on Black cardstock.  I used the new "Lacy Brocade" embossing folder on the Cherry Cobbler background.

If baby Liam comes today, I will do my best to let you know!

Otherwise, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog!

Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog!

As this blog is posting I will be arriving at the hospital with Kimberly and Tony to start the process of helping Liam be born! Keep us in your thoughts and prayers!

Here's just a couple of cute samples using Holiday Catalog products:

Holiday catalog
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

The card on the left uses the "Googly Ghouls" stamp set and "Howlstooth & Scaringbone" Designer Paper. It is a swap I received at convention, but the creator did not put their name on the back. The card on the right is a swap I created for convention using the new "Ornament Keepsakes" stamp set and coordinating "Holiday Ornaments" Framelits with the Big Shot. I heat-embossed the ornaments in black on Brushed Silver cardstock and Basic Black cardstock, and silver on Black cardstock.  I used the new "Lacy Brocade" embossing folder on the Cherry Cobbler background.

If baby Liam comes today, I will do my best to let you know!

Otherwise, until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! The Holiday Catalog Starts Today! What HAVE I been up to?

Stampin’ Up! The Holiday Catalog Starts Today! What HAVE I been up to?

Faith

Some of you have inquired if I am o.k. I am. I know I haven't been blogging, and I apologize for that. I can't really explain why I stopped because I don't know why. I just stopped and it became harder and harder to get started again is all I can say about it. No special reason why I stopped, I just did.

That said, I'm ready to get started back blogging again, and plan to post lots of fun things for you here in the next few days.

Why the picture about Faith? Well, I took a picture of this plaque on the wall at my daughter Kimberly's doctors' office today and it explains in a nutshell what we will be doing the next couple of days:

Kimmy

My girlie is due tomorrow, August 2nd. She is also being admitted to the hospital at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning to get the process started to get our little Liam born safely! The problem may be that they say Liam is a big baby, most likely over 9 pounds. For those of us who have had babies, we KNOW that is just a little bit too big for a first baby! Ouch!

The doctor has suggested a plan of action to help Liam arrive safely and hopefully avoid a C-section. However, he also said it may take 2 days! So in comes the Faith part. We know and trust that God is in control and will bring Kimmy and Liam through this process safely. It may not be easy, but we are praying and trusting that all will go well.

Yes, I am planning to be there at 6 a.m., and plan to stay with them throughout the duration of the birth process, no matter how long it takes! Please pray for this Grammie to make it through what may be some lack of sleep and anxiousness for my girl!

On a stamping note, I plan to take a few projects with me to the hospital to help pass the long hours we may experience.(Kimberly even suggested I do this, my sweetheart!) Kimmy is planning to bring some crochet projects and she and her husband, Tony, and I will probably play cards and do whatever we need to do to help us all get through this!

The Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog began today, which means this is the first day to order from it! Some of you have already placed Online Orders today! Thank you so much! I plan to send you a thank-you card as soon as I can, please just don't get too worried if it doesn't arrive right away. I plan to spend at least a week with Kimmy and Liam after they go home from the hospital, so I know I won't be getting much stamping done for awhile!

Before I go to bed tonight I'm going to set up auto-posts for the next few days so you have some inspiration while I am helping my family. Here's the first one:

Be of good cheer tree 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

And inside:

Be of good cheer tree 2
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

This was a cute little Christmas card we did at a Hostess Party Stamp Camp earlier this week! We used the 1" Circle Punch with the "Be of Good Cheer" Designer Paper and the Word Window Punch to create this cute little tree. We used the star punch from the "Merry Minis" Punch Pack to punch out the Champagne Glimmer Paper (SO GLAD to have a star punch again!) Both the punch pack and the glimmer paper are now available in the Holiday Catalog. The inside sentiment is from "Seasonal Sayings", a cute little set also from the Holiday Catalog (if you have your copy from me you know that at 8 1/2" x 1" it can't be called a "mini" anymore!) Flanking the sentiment are more punches from the "Merry Minis" Punch Pack. Easy-peasy and fun!

If you dont' have your own copy of the Holiday Catalog (or the Annual Catalog for that matter) and don't have your own local demonstrator, just let send me an email along with your address and I will make sure you get one of each!

That's all for today. I've got a few things to pack for our hospital adventure, as well as some future posts to get ready and to try to sneak in a little sleep before it's time to head up there in the morning!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! The Holiday Catalog Starts Today! What HAVE I been up to?

Stampin’ Up! The Holiday Catalog Starts Today! What HAVE I been up to?

Faith

Some of you have inquired if I am o.k. I am. I know I haven't been blogging, and I apologize for that. I can't really explain why I stopped because I don't know why. I just stopped and it became harder and harder to get started again is all I can say about it. No special reason why I stopped, I just did.

That said, I'm ready to get started back blogging again, and plan to post lots of fun things for you here in the next few days.

Why the picture about Faith? Well, I took a picture of this plaque on the wall at my daughter Kimberly's doctors' office today and it explains in a nutshell what we will be doing the next couple of days:

Kimmy

My girlie is due tomorrow, August 2nd. She is also being admitted to the hospital at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning to get the process started to get our little Liam born safely! The problem may be that they say Liam is a big baby, most likely over 9 pounds. For those of us who have had babies, we KNOW that is just a little bit too big for a first baby! Ouch!

The doctor has suggested a plan of action to help Liam arrive safely and hopefully avoid a C-section. However, he also said it may take 2 days! So in comes the Faith part. We know and trust that God is in control and will bring Kimmy and Liam through this process safely. It may not be easy, but we are praying and trusting that all will go well.

Yes, I am planning to be there at 6 a.m., and plan to stay with them throughout the duration of the birth process, no matter how long it takes! Please pray for this Grammie to make it through what may be some lack of sleep and anxiousness for my girl!

On a stamping note, I plan to take a few projects with me to the hospital to help pass the long hours we may experience.(Kimberly even suggested I do this, my sweetheart!) Kimmy is planning to bring some crochet projects and she and her husband, Tony, and I will probably play cards and do whatever we need to do to help us all get through this!

The Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog began today, which means this is the first day to order from it! Some of you have already placed Online Orders today! Thank you so much! I plan to send you a thank-you card as soon as I can, please just don't get too worried if it doesn't arrive right away. I plan to spend at least a week with Kimmy and Liam after they go home from the hospital, so I know I won't be getting much stamping done for awhile!

Before I go to bed tonight I'm going to set up auto-posts for the next few days so you have some inspiration while I am helping my family. Here's the first one:

Be of good cheer tree 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

And inside:

Be of good cheer tree 2
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

This was a cute little Christmas card we did at a Hostess Party Stamp Camp earlier this week! We used the 1" Circle Punch with the "Be of Good Cheer" Designer Paper and the Word Window Punch to create this cute little tree. We used the star punch from the "Merry Minis" Punch Pack to punch out the Champagne Glimmer Paper (SO GLAD to have a star punch again!) Both the punch pack and the glimmer paper are now available in the Holiday Catalog. The inside sentiment is from "Seasonal Sayings", a cute little set also from the Holiday Catalog (if you have your copy from me you know that at 8 1/2" x 1" it can't be called a "mini" anymore!) Flanking the sentiment are more punches from the "Merry Minis" Punch Pack. Easy-peasy and fun!

If you dont' have your own copy of the Holiday Catalog (or the Annual Catalog for that matter) and don't have your own local demonstrator, just let send me an email along with your address and I will make sure you get one of each!

That's all for today. I've got a few things to pack for our hospital adventure, as well as some future posts to get ready and to try to sneak in a little sleep before it's time to head up there in the morning!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Day!

Stampin’ Up! Simple Treat Box Directions!

Stampin’ Up! Simple Treat Box Directions!

As promised, here are the directions for the "Simple Treat Box" I showed you yesterday:

Box 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Supplies:

  • Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set
  • Bitty Banners Framelits, Blossom Party Die, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder & Big Shot
  • Floral District DSP, Summer Smooches DSP
  • Razzberry Ripple NEW FIRM FOAM Classic pad, Real Red & Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Markers
  • Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight cardstock
  • Word Window Punch, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, ¾” or 1” Circle Punch, Simply Scored Scoring Tool
  • Neutrals Brads (white), Paper Piercing Tool, SNAIL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding

Outside Box Dimensions: 3 ¼” x 11”, scored at 4 ¾” and 6 ¼”.

Inside Box Dimensions: 4 ½” x 3 ½”, scored at 1” on all four sides.

Cut and assemble inside box as shown below. Use Sticky Strip to assemble box and to attach to inside of outside box between the scored lines.

Box 4
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Use a circle punch to round all four corners of outside box. Punch box handle with Word Window Punch.

Box 5
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Decorate front of your box with desired embellishments. I used the Blossom Party Die for the Rich Razzleberry Floral District box, and the punches for the Island Indigo Summer Smooches box! 

Here's the box open one more time:

Box 3

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

That's all for today! I have church this morning, then a family dinner to prepare! I hope you enjoy making your box!

Unti tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

Stampin’ Up! Simple Treat Box Directions!

Stampin’ Up! Simple Treat Box Directions!

As promised, here are the directions for the "Simple Treat Box" I showed you yesterday:

Box 1
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Supplies:

  • Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set
  • Bitty Banners Framelits, Blossom Party Die, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder & Big Shot
  • Floral District DSP, Summer Smooches DSP
  • Razzberry Ripple NEW FIRM FOAM Classic pad, Real Red & Island Indigo Stampin’ Write Markers
  • Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight cardstock
  • Word Window Punch, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, ¾” or 1” Circle Punch, Simply Scored Scoring Tool
  • Neutrals Brads (white), Paper Piercing Tool, SNAIL, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding

Outside Box Dimensions: 3 ¼” x 11”, scored at 4 ¾” and 6 ¼”.

Inside Box Dimensions: 4 ½” x 3 ½”, scored at 1” on all four sides.

Cut and assemble inside box as shown below. Use Sticky Strip to assemble box and to attach to inside of outside box between the scored lines.

Box 4
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Use a circle punch to round all four corners of outside box. Punch box handle with Word Window Punch.

Box 5
©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

Decorate front of your box with desired embellishments. I used the Blossom Party Die for the Rich Razzleberry Floral District box, and the punches for the Island Indigo Summer Smooches box! 

Here's the box open one more time:

Box 3

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2012

That's all for today! I have church this morning, then a family dinner to prepare! I hope you enjoy making your box!

Unti tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

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