Happy Halloween

Our girls decorated pumpkins over the weekend.  They opted for Sharpes & glitter instead of carving (yeah for me)!  And me...I just take pictures and clean up!

The girls LOVED being able to decorate any way they wanted without

mom making any "suggestions"  *Ü*

BIG SHOT PROMOTION EXTENDED!!

The promotion has been extended through November 11th

to sign up to be a deomonstrator and the get the Big Shot OR $100

in merchandise absolutely FREE!!

It's like spending $175 and getting $100 free!  Sign up HERE!

Happy Halloween!

Christmas Advent Calendars

I have always wanted to make an Advent calendar and didn't know where to start.  This year I am amazed that Stampin' Up! came up with the products in the Holiday Mini to make one.  The stamp set 25 & Counting and the new Peekaboo Frame Bigz Die are the perfect and easy way to create one.  I purchased a couple of different 12x12 frames at the "M" store.  I'm using textured Very Vanilla 12 x 12 card stock for the matte.  

Here's how they turned out:

I loved how easy it was to create the opening frames, the Peekaboo Frames Bigz L die (Shelli's exclusive Stampin' Up! Sizzix Die) was perfect for that.  And now until the end of October (gasp! just 2 more days!), Stampin' Up has offered the Big shot for FREE or $100 of FREE product, when you join my family of demonstrators in October.  Learn how to get this sweet deal HERE

Stampin' Supplies used to make my Advent Calendar:

• Stamps: 25 & Counting
• Paper & Ink: Holly Berry Bouquet Speciality Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi card stocks
• Punches: 1" Square, Scallop Border, 1/2" Circle, 3/4" Circle, 1" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-1/4" Square
• Embellishments: Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Linen Thread, Rhinestone Jewels, Jingle Bells, Dazzling Diamonds
• Tools: Big Shot, Peekaboo Frames die cut, Snowburst TIEF, Polka Dot TIEF, Standard Cutting Pads, Multipurpose Platform

Thanks for stopping by!

Bowling Party Invitations

My daughter, Rebecca, is turning seven next month and she's having a bowling party.  I wanted to do a bowling bag design with a bowling ball & pin.  I made a set of the invitations and they turned out great!  Take a look...

Stampin' Supplies & Tips:

• Bowling Bag Card Front/Shape:
• 4-1/4" x 9-1/2" (score at 4" & 8") Real Red card stock.  Fold, then measure in 1/4" from each side on the top and trim off diagonally to the bottom folded edge.
• 2" x 4" piece of Pacific Point card stock
• 1-1/4" x 4" piece of Whisper White card stock
• 3/4" x 4" piece of Real Red card stock
• Extra Large Star Punch in Pacific Point, Small Star Punch (retired) in Real Red card stock, Silver Brad, Dimensional
• Bag Handle:
• 1-3/4" Circle Punch (punch 1st)
• 2-1/2" Circle Punch (punch 2nd) Pacific Point card stock
• Bowling Ball:
• 3-1/2" Circle Die Basic Black card stock
• 3" Circle Die Whisper White card stock
• 1/2" Circle Punch Silver Glitter Paper
• Printed on Whisper White from my computer
• Bowling Pins: non-SU!
• Other: 'You're Invited' is printed from my computer and punched out with the 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Punch

I got this project idea from Dawn Olchefske

$2 Tuesday Cards & More Group - October

Come join us for $2 Tuesday in Gresham!

Cards & More Group

October $2 Tuesday 

Autumn Card & Witches Broom Treat Projects

 

Here’s a look at the projects we will be making this month:

Tuesday, October 25  7:00 p.m. - 8:30  p.m.

Come on out this month and make some fun punch art and cute little witches broom favor projects!

Each month the Cards & More Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month - this month's group is THIS Tuesday, October 25th! 

For October's creative projects we will be making pumpkin punch art autumn celebration cards and a cute little witches broom favor :)

 

Each month we strive to design projects which take about 10 minutes to make; making it easier for our busy lives to drop in between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (final cuts around 8:30 p.m.). 

RSVP / PREORDER:

RSVP is appreciated, but not required.  Let us know you're coming by clicking the "RSVP" link below to email us & let us know how many cards and/or favor projects you're sure you want to make, in order for us to prepare an accurate number of of cut materials.  Simply call or email us to reserve your ready-made kits and they will be ready for you when you arrive.

R S V P

LOCATION:

3600 SE 182nd Avenue, Gresham, Oregon

(across from Centennial High School)

**Church of Jesus Christ Primary Room,

North Parking Lot/Entrance**

 

Autumn Celebrate Card

Punch art pumpkin card with designer paper. 

Stamped sentiment:

"let's celebrate!"

 

Witches Broom Favor

We used the Big Shot and the Fancy Favor die cut to cut two bags,

filled the bags with candy and embellished with the cute little witch.

Includes candies (or fill it with your special gift or treat).

I'm excited to see YOU there!

Spice Cake Folder and Cards

I'm back with more of my all time FAVE Stampin' Up!

Designer Series Papers - Spice Cake!! 

The color combo is dreamy and this folder and card

project brings it all together!

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Gently Falling, Hand Penned Holidays
• Paper: Spice Cake Designer Series Paper; Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, River Rock, More Mustard, Pool Party cardstock
• Ink: River Rock, More Mustard, Soft Suede, Pool Party
• Accessories: Scallop Border Punch, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Hudson Tooth embossing folder (TIEF), Corder Rounder Punch, Sponge Daubers, Linen Thread, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon

This Spice Cake Folder & Cards Gift Set

and each of the individual 6 cards are now available for sale

in my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly to purchase.

Thank you for looking!

Welcome Banner

Did I say I was completely hooked on the new Spice Cake Designer Series Paper?!  Ever since we had our Autumn Scrappin' Workshop last week, I haven't been able to put this paper away! 

For my next project, I wanted to incorporate the matching Spice Cake Designer Fabric and Buttons together with the medallions which are all the rage in the crafting world right now and this is what I came up with:

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: None
• Paper: Spice Cake Designer Series Paper, Early Espresso, More Mustard, Naturals White, Pool Party
• Ink: Versa Mark
• Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Timeless Type Dies, Pennant Die, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Clear Embossing Powder, Spice Cake Fabric & Designer Buttons



Spice Cake Designer Paper
Item #124003

 

Spice Cake Fabric
Item #124066



 

Spice Cake Buttons
Item #124113

I've got a couple more Spice Cake Product Suite projects

to share with you this week - check back soon!

This Welcome Banner now available for sale

in my booth at NW Creations & Collectibles

or contact me directly to purchase.

Thank you for looking!



Fall Scrapbook Pages

I made this 12x12 two-page scrapbook layout for our friends, the Dreske's. 

I've been completely hooked on the new Spice Cake Designer Series Paper these days!  The Confetti Cream cardstock works perfectly with the Spice Cake DSP - soft and natural.  This layout has many elements on it, including:

accordion folded flowers made with the new Simply Scored Tool,
Paper Buttons,

the Pennant Banner,

a fun punched border edge and creation of the title letters.

Stampin' Supplies:

• Stamp Sets: Gently Falling
• Paper: Spice Cake DSP, 12" x 12" Textured More Mustard, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, and Confetti Cream
• Ink: Soft Suede, More Mustard, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party
• Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Sizzlit dies, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Petite Pennants Builder punch, 3/4" Circle punch, Decorative Label punch, Simply Scored Tool, Linen Thread, Soft Suede Taffeta ribbon, Crystal Effects, Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, Color Catcher, Stampin' Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Piercer and Mat Pack

I hope the Dreske Family likes it! 

Autumn Scrappin' Class

Class was so much fun last night!  Thank you ladies for joining Dara and I at the Autumn Scrappin' Class here at my stampin' studio.  Here are pictures of a couple of the ladies and the projects we made last night:

Brittany gettin' crafty!

And Sue - not to be outdone!

Scrapbook Page Closeup

Spice Cake Suite: Card, Scrapbook Page, 3D Box which we filled with candies

Couldn't make it?  Like to order a kit?

Local ladies can contact me for a kit: $15

Long distance?  Add $5 for Priority shipping

Also available in my booth at

NW Creations & Collectibles

364 NW Eastman Pkwy.

Gresham, Oregon



Wanna FREE Sizzix Big Shot?

Get a FREE Big Shot
or $100 in Product of YOUR Choice!

Dates: October 1-31, 2011

THIS IS AMAZING!!!! When I opened up the Demonstrator Site this morning, I had to read and then RE-READ this info just to make sure I wasn't mistaken and it really is FOR REAL!!!!

And it is!!!! For the month of October, you'll get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! products) when you purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit and become a member of my team!!!

 

This is an awesome opportunity for YOU to "give it a try" and enjoy some special perks and benefits through March 31, 2012.  There's NO obligation to purchase or sell anything further, but you will have the option to renew your Demonstratorship during this time to continue reaping the rewards IF you so choose.

Here are the details of this special offer:

 

» Purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit during October and receive a Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Machine or $100 in Stampin' Up! products of your choice from any of our current catalogs (Holiday Mini included!) The value of this kit is$440 and ships FREE (another $44 savings!).

» CLICK HERE to view the Standard Stater Kit Contents.

» CLICK HERE to view the My Digital Studio Starter Kit Contents.

» You can order your Starter Kit online by clicking HERE.  It's super easy, but if you have any questions during the process, just give me a shout!

» Once you order your kit on-line, you will be sent an e-mail with access to the Promotional Product Bonus order type in our Online Order Entry Express System approx. 1 hour after your kit is purchased. You will either enter the item number for the Big Shot (item 113439) or the item numbers for up to $100 in Stampin' Up! products. Products can be chosen from any current catalog and shipping is free!

» Be sure that your free total comes as close as possible to $100 without going over since the Promotional Product Bonus order type will not allow items beyond $100 to be added to the order.

» You will have until November 30, 2011, to redeem your product bonus.

Starter Kit Information

» Promotion applies to the purchase of the Standard or Digital+ Starter Kit.  You may add the Stampin' Memories, Definitely Decorative, or My Digital Studio Software Add-On for the regular add-on price.

» You have the option to substitute a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder ($7.95 or less; see pages 218-219) for the Always Bird Décor Elements (p. 233) that comes standard in the Starter Kit.

» As my team member, you'll be able to take advantage of all Demonstrator Perks & Privileges through March 31, 2012 (that includes Sale-A-Bration!!). You'll have the opportunity to renew your Demonstratorship during this time, but are under no obligation to do so.

ORDER YOUR KIT AND BECOME A TEAM MEMBER TODAY BY CLICKING HERE.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me

- 503.709.7065 or cherylin_peetz@me.com

I hope to have YOU as my newest Team Member!