Happy Halloween

Hello Everyone,

Tonight we gave out trick or treat candy for the first time in years. My daughter grew up and left home and I would be out of town at the end of every month helping my parents. But this year while thinking about our grand daughter, we decided to give out candy. Today's pictures show the little treat packets I made using the top note die. I made 75 packets and decided that was enough. Much to my surprise we had a lot more treaters than we thought. We gave out all the packets, all the extra candy we had left because I refused to make more than 75, a bag of our personal peppermints AND my husband gave out a bushel of satsumas from our trees. At 10 after 7 we had to close shop. Next year we will definitely be prepared. I took pictures of a few of the children in costumes but did not get permission to post them to this blog, so I'll just show you the candy and my hubby. Have a nice evening and don't forget to set your clocks back.

Hugs,

Sharon

2010 Desk Calendars!

Hi Guys,

I just wanted to share that my daughter has created very cute and affordable 2010 calendars! Take a look:







From her description:

Each page measures 5" x 7" and features 3 months on a single card. They are printed are printed on premium, linen, card stock which offers such a beautiful finish.

Definitely little pieces of art to brighten your day!

The calendar is unbound, which allows you to hang on your inspiration wall, display on desk, clip on your refrigerator, or tuck in your daily journal.

Head over to her shop to purchase your 2010 calendar today!

Hugs,
Sharon

Everyone Loves "Dasher"...

Hi Guys,
I'm a little under the weather so today's share is a card I made a while back and never got a chance to post. I used several techniques to make this card. I used the Big Shot, sponging, masking, stamping, glue and glitter. Hopefully when I get a handle on my Flip Camera, I will start a video technique series. We all love the Dasher stamp which is sold on page 208 of our cagalog. This stamp is so popular because it is sold as a single stamp for only $8.95. If you are interested in purchasing the Dasher Stamp, please call me or go online to my 24/7 store.

Supplies used to make this card:
Dasher Stamp
Snowflake from Patterned Pines Stamp Set (Page 4 in the Holiday Mini)
Dusty Durango Card Stock
Whisper White Card Stock
1 inch punch
Bashful Blue Ink
Dusty Durango Ink
Real Red Ink
Real Red 1 1/4 Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
Tombow Glue
Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

I'd also like to add that my next Workshop will be on Saturday, November 7th. The invitations will go out tonight. If you have not signed up on my site and would like to attend, please do so soon. We will have a great time making Christmas Cards and Tags. I will have give-aways and door prizes. I know the holiday season will soon be here so this is the best time to get together, converse and create. Hope to see you on the 7th.
Sharon

Guess What?

You can tell that I'm new at this. In my first video, I forgot to tell you that you will need "Adhesive". Without adhesive, how would you put it all together? I don't know how I forgot it because I had all my items right there with me. Anyhow, hopefully next time I won't forget anything.
In the meantime, Have a nice day,
Sharon

Card Makers Beginner Video

Hello Everyone,
Today I'd like to share a video I made with my new Flip Camera. This video is first in a series of video's I plan to make for those of you who read this blog and has never made a greeting card and would like to. I know most of you are way beyond this point but I wanted to do something for those that read this blog who would like to start making cards. It is so fulfilling and relaxing. All your worries fly out the window when you are concentrating on making something for that special person in your life. Relax and enjoy.

Autumn Cards

Enjoy!!!

My Digital Studio

This month Stampin' Up launched a new type of card making and scrapbooking venue. I know you have heard of "digital scrapbooking" and maybe have not tried it. There are a number of programs out there for digital scrapbooking, but here at Stampin' Up!, we have a program where we can digitally design our own cards and scrapbook pages using our computer. The program is called "My Digital Studio". This program uses all of our signature ink, paper colors, some design papers and a number of our stamp sets and embellishments. If you would like to try your hand at digital scrapbooking then this is the program for you. I have included a video produced by Stampin' Up! to introduce you to "My Digital Studio". If you are interested, please contact me.
Thanks for watching.

Stocking Stuffers

Hello Everyone,
Today's share is an old favorite made with new products. Last Christmas I made so many of these notebooks that I think most of my family and friends are still carrying them around in their purses. This is a small mini notebook that I covered with some of the new paper and accessories from this years line. They are so cute to give to teachers, friends and neighbors. They are also fun and easy to make. If you would like to try this project, just leave me a comment and I will give you the particulars.

Supplies:
Mini notebook from any store
Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper - (Page 21 in the holiday mini catalog)
Real Red and Whisper White Card Stock
Dasher Stamp (Page 208 in our main catalog-under 10.00 section)
Whisper White Organza Ribbon
Versamark Ink
Real Red Marker
Silver Embossing Powder

Build A Bear Card

Hello Everyone,
Today I'd like to share a card I just put in the mail for my 3 year old granddaughter. She is under the weather. I hope she likes it and know that her grandparents love her very much. The design for this card came from a video on YouTube. I tweaked it a little for my needs. The lady on YouTube said that she could not remember who originally made it but she got the idea from Splitcoast Stampers. Anyway, whoever came up with the original idea, I thank you. I know my granddaughter will enjoy the card.

Autumn Project

Hello Friends,
Today I'd like to share with you a project I made at a fellow demonstrator's workshop this past weekend. This bag is filled with ingredients called a "Blessing Mix". We used Stampin' Up! medium (4x6) cellophane bag and a top note tag to cover the filled bag. We attached a print out of the ingredients of the "Blessing Mix" and what they meant. Before we attached the bag, we stamped it with the swirl from the "Yummy for You" stamp set. This is a retired set but I am sure there are plenty out there. We also included a corduroy button in pumpkin pie and I made a bow with our linen thread around the button. I think it is the cutest project to share during your Thanksgiving festivities and a way to let your friends and families know that they are blessed. What do you think?

Connect with me on flickr!

www.flickr.com

Are you on flickr? Be sure to add me as a contact! You'll find a wonderful collection of images of my cards!

Hugs!
Sharon

Holiday Card Kit for Sale!!

If you would like to make your own Holiday Christmas Cards, I have a deal for you. On the photos I have 12 Christmas Cards made from half of the Simply Scrappin' "Christmas Jingle" set sold on page 165 in our catalog. Your friends and family will be so appreciative of receiving a card that you took the time to make yourself. I am selling this kit for $18.50 which includes shipping and handling.

Included in this kit are the following items from the Christmas Jingle set:

3 sheets of self adhesive die cuts

3 sheets of double sided 12X12 holiday paper

1 sheet each of 12x12 textured card stock in chocolate chip, real red, old olive and very vanilla

Basically this is half of the kit shown on page 165.

I am also including the following extra items:

1 sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 card stock in chocolate chip, real red, old olive and very vanilla.

Stampin dimensionals to pop up your die cuts

various ribbons, buttons and brads

12 Very Vanilla envelopes

I made 12 cards but you may be able to make more.

There is a stamp set that coordinate with this kit. It is called "Tree Trimmings" and is sold on page 28 of the catalog. I did not use the set in making my cards but if you would like to add

something a little different, please feel free to order this set from me. If you would like to purchase the kit, please click on the Buy Now Pay Pal button at the bottom of this post or email me with any questions you may have.

Retro Card Share

Hi Everyone,

I'd like to share with you a card I recently made using Stampin' Up! "Holiday Lounge" patterned paper. This paper is on page 162 of our catalog. I call it my retro card because if you look at all the papers in this set, they have a sort of Retro Look. Embellishments were taken from the "Merry & Bright" rub-ons on page 25 in the Holiday Mini. I used SU's silver elastic cord also sold in the holiday mini.

Hugs,

Sharon

Christmas Card Workshop Share

Hello Everybody,
Today's share are the cards and tags we made at this past Saturday's Christmas Card Workshop which was held at my house. The cards and tags were very easy and everyone had no problem making their work beautiful. I enjoyed using this years In Colors for a change. I have not used them for a while and decided that Christmas Cards are not always red and green.


Supplies:
First Card
Delightful Decoration Stamp Set (Page 24 in the Holiday Mini Catalog)
Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo and Whisper White Card Stock
Modern Label Punch
Word Window Punch
Merry Christmas Stamp from Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set
Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay and Basic Black Classic Ink
Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay ribbon


Second Card (which is really a pop up gift card holder with a belly band)
Tree Trimmings Stamp Set (main catalog page 28)
Sassy Sparkles Jumbo Roller Stamp
Old Olive, Real Red and Whisper White card Stop
Merry Christmas Stamp from Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set
Old Olive Ink and VersaMark Ink


Christmas Tags
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
Two Tags Die (page 198 in main catalog)
Sweet Season Stamp Set (page 29 in main catalog)
Whisper White, Chocolate Chip and Real Red Card Stock
Christmas Cocoa Speciality Paper (mini catalog)
Real Red, Chocolate Chip Ink
Clear Rhinestones
Dimensionals


If you are interested in these projects contact me at my email address (cailliersd(at)hotmail.com) or call me. If you like them please leave a comment.

Deals of the Week are Back!!

Hello Everyone,

We have exciting news today. Stampin Up! has started another Deal of the Week Promotion for the month of October. SU is offering several discounted products as "Deals of The Week". Our first Deal of the week begins today October 1st and will end on October 11th. Here's what we have for the first week.

Week 1 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
109183	Trio Flower punch	$10.99
109041	5-Petal Flower punch	$10.99
110709	My Way punch	$11.99

Dates: October 1-31, 2009

Promotion Details:

During the month of October, Stampin' Up! will offer several discounted products as "Deals of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.

Customer Weekly Deal Announcements:

• Deal #1: Thursday, October 1, 2009; 12:01 AM (MT)
• Deal #2: Monday, October 12, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)
• Deal #3: Monday, October 19, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)
• Deal #4: Monday, October 26, 2009; 10:00 AM (MT)

If you are interested in purchasing any of our deals at these great prices, please call your order in to me at (337) 962-8433 or you may order directly from my website here. Don't forget to check back on Monday, October 12th for our second deal.