Stamp Set: Season of Friendship
Cardstock: Really Rust, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink: Classic: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard
Other: Crop-O-Dile, Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets, Linen Thread

Ah, while I switched stamp sets, I’m still using those beautiful fall colors found in the Stampin’ Up! Earth Elements color group. I must admit, this is very similar to a card that I saw on another website and I thought using the jumbo eyelet for a tire was sheer genius! I could have never thought of that! The Season of Friendship is another new set in the Holiday Mini found on page 6. It has other things to stamp on the trees such as a bird and flower, along with a snowflake! While the seasons change, this stamp set will change right with the season!

Smells Like Pumpkin

Stamp Sets: Happy Blessings, Holidays and Wishes
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Watercolor Paper, Autumn Vine DSP
Ink: Craft Chocolate Chip, Class Chocolate Chip
Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Watercolor Crayons, Aqua Painter, Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, ¼” Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain

Oh, can you please indulge me with just one more card with the Happy Blessings set!??? This is a 3” x 3” card that would be a lovely addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table to greet your guests!!! I know I certainly would be impressed thinking the hostess went to so much trouble! Actually, you and I know it’s no trouble at all, huh!!! It’s small, quick and easy to watercolor and put together. It really looks great with the Crystal Effects!!!

Helpful Hint: Don’t put your thumb on the image BEFORE the Crystal Effects dries!

" I Wish" Wall Hanging Class Reminder

You will be creating this lovely wall hanging using the "I Wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit and On Board Basics - Small in this class scheduled for October 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. In addition to the "I Wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit, you will also be provided with one package of On Board Basics - Small, 12 Jumbo Eyelets, 48" of Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Glue Stick and Sanding Block. Class Fee is $40.00 and is due by September 29, 2008. You will also have plenty of materials left over in your I Wish Simply Scrappin' Kit to create alot more projects, some of which I will have on display at the class! For your convenience, you can pay your class fee on line below by clicking the Buy Now button or send a check to me to be received by the fee due date. This is the perfect gift for the photos of your holidays and will be something that you display each and every Christmas or even year round! You'll have a blast at this class.

Autumn Blessings

Stamp Sets: Happy Blessings, Sanded
Cardstock: More Mustard, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie, Watercolor Paper, Chocolate Chip, Autumn Vine DSP
Ink: Craft Basic Black, Classic: More Mustard, Really Rust and Chocolate Chip
Other: Pumpkin Pie ¼” Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/8” Circle Punch, Cutter Kit, Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Watercolor Crayons, Aqua Painters, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder

You didn’t think I could stop with just the scarecrow card, now did you? Today, I used another stamp in that awesome set which puts me in the mood for pumpkin pie! Ummmm, nothing like pumpkin pie with whipped cream – makes my mouth water just thinking about it! As in the card posted yesterday, I embossed the image and colored it in using watercolor crayons and the aqua painter. I find it very easy to watercolor when using these two items, along with watercolor paper! You can’t tell on the scan, but I did apply Crystal Effects to the center of the flowers and the pumpkins! Oh, and don’t forget to distress the edges of your cardstock using the distressing tool in the Cutter Kit!!!!

Enjoy this cool (okay, so it's not cool but we can think it) weather – and get in the mood for Fall!!!

Scarecrows Ain't Scary!

Stamp Sets: Happy Blessings, On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Really Rust, More Mustard, Watercolor Paper, Autumn Vine DSP
Ink: Craft Basic Black, Classic Chocolate Chip
Other: Watercolor Crayons, Aqua Painter, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals

Happy Birthday said the scarecrow!!! Doesn’t he just make you smile??? Well, he is in a new stamp set called “Happy Blessings” which is featured on page 8 in the Holiday Mini which many of you have received in the mail already! Really, I just instantly smile while I look at him. Another new product from the Holiday Mini, on page 7, is the autumn Vine Designer Series Paper. It is the perfect background for Mr. Scarecrow. Isn’t this card too cute!!!

Now, who says that scarecrows are scary!!!

Live with Passion

I do love this saying -- Live with Passion -- and I was thrilled when Stampin' Up! incorporated it into the Inspired by Nature Stamp set. I love this card I found on the Stampin Up! website. One of the things I noticed was how they stamped onto the Designer Series Paper using the White Kraft ink. It is really beautiful! For step by step instructions in creating this project, just click here! I'm sure you'll love creating this project! Happy stamping!

Dormant List - August 2008

Have you looked in the 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book and Catalog for a certain set, only to find it isn't there? Now you know, it wasn't on the Retired List that came out earlier this year, so where is it! There is a special place where stamp sets go and it's called the Dormant List. There are 36 Stamp Sets/Wheels presently waiting for you to remember them and sometimes even I forget that they are there!!! So, if you can't find a certain set, click here to view the Dormant List!

Stampin' Up! On Line Ordering is Here!

Oh goodness, I'm so excited about this new feature on my Stampin' Up! Website. Although I certainly don't want to be replaced, I know you can't reach me 24/7. So, this is the next best thing -- you can place an order 24/7! Let me tell you how it works.

On this blog on the top right column, you will see the icon which I have pictured here. When you click on this icon, it will take you to my Stampin' Up! website. On that website, look in the upper right corner and you will see a block that says "Shop Now". Click on this block. Now you are ready to shop! You can search a stamp name or particular accessory in the Search box on the left. You will also see categories for the products that Stampin' Up! carries! When you find a product you would like to order, just add that item to your shopping cart. When you are done, you will checkout - just like at the grocery store! You also have the option of creating an account which I highly recommend which will make your future shopping experiences quick and easy! Also, if you place an order of $150 or more, you will earn FREE merchandise and hostess benefits depending on the amount of your purchase! I think you'll find this shopping option exciting and these orders will come directly to you!

If you have any questions at all or you find something that isn't quite working correctly, please let me know so I can relay this information to Stampin' Up! This feature was just added this week and it is new to all of us!!! And don't worry, along with any products you order from my website, you still get me (ha ha) and I'll be here to show you how to use those products and provide you with any support for those products!

I hope you find this 24/7 shopping experience as awesome as I do. There is nothing like shopping in your pajamas!!!

Stampin' Up! Sizzix Product Line Now Available!

Now you can enjoy the luxury of creating die cut images in a snap! The Sizzix Product Line offered by Stampin' Up! is now available for purchase. To view the catalog, click here!

Click here to view a video of Carrie Cudney, from Stampin' Up! Demosntrator Training, showing you how to use this awesome machine!

If you have any questions, please let me know! Thanks!

Handmade Holiday Card Elements

Scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., this class will feature the Handmade Holiday Card Elements kit and we will create 18 cards using this kit! You'll find that it will be a quick and easy way to create some of your holiday cards! The fee for this class is $27.00 and payment is due by Friday, October 3, 2008. You can signup and pay on line by clicking on the Buy Now button below or send a check in the mail to me to be received by the fee payment date.

Winter Scrapbook Class

On Sunday, November 23, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Scrapbooking with Phyllis, we will be creating two 12" x 12" scrapbook pages featuring a winter theme. The fee for this class is $20.00 and is due by Friday, November 14, 2008. You can sign up and pay on line by clicking the Buy Now button below or send me a check which must be received by the payment due date.

Holiday Stamp-A-Stack Class

On October 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., our Holiday Stamp-A-Stack will take place! I certainly adore making holiday cards so you can imagine this is one of my favorites! Wait, that's not true because anytime I stamp - I consider it a favorite! Anyway, we'll be making 10 holiday cards with envelopes at this class. The class fee is $15.00 and be sure to bring an adhesive of your choice. Payment is due by Sunday, October 12. You can sign up and pay online by clicking the Buy Now button below or send me a check in the mail which must be received by the payment due date. Don't miss this class!!!

"I Wish" Wall Hanging

You will be creating a Wall Hanging using the "I Wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit and On Board Basics - Small in this class scheduled for October 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. In addition to the "I Wish" Simply Scrappin' Kit, you will also be provided with one package of On Board Basics - Small, 12 Jumbo Eyelets, 48" of Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Glue Stick and Sanding Block. Class Fee is $40.00 and is due by September 29, 2008. You will also have plenty of materials left over in your I Wish Simply Scrappin' Kit to create more projects! You can sign up on line below by clicking the Buy Now button or email a check to be received by the fee due date. You'll have a blast at this class!!

Scrapbooking with Phyllis

This class will be offered every other month and our first class is scheduled for Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. We will be making a two 12" x 12" pages utilizing a fall theme. I'm excited about this class because I absolutely love the scrapbook and sometimes just don't have the time! Everything you need will be provided; however, please bring the adhesive of your choice. I recommend that you do not bring photographs as the picture sizes of the pages will vary and it will be easier to select pictures once you get home. The fee for this class is $20 and payment is due by Monday, September 22, 2008. You can sign up on line below by clicking the Buy Now button or if you prefer, mail a check which I must receivedby the fee due date. Thanks so much and I can't wait to scrap with you!

Flower Power Class

I absolutely adore the great selection of kits in the 2008 Fall-Winter Idea Book and Catalog. There are so many things I want to share with you and there are not enough days for me to do so!! One of the first kits the caught my eye was the Flower Power Simply Sent Card Elements. When Vicki and I sat down and created these projects, we found that we had enough in the kit to do the projects pictured here (which you will create at the class), as well as the three cards pictured on the front page of the kit, AND some goodies left over for other things! Whew!!! I can't wait to share this class with you, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Payment for this class is $25.00 and is due by Monday, September 15, 2008. For your convenience, you can sign up and pay directly on line by clicking on the Buy Now button below or mail a check which I must receive by the fee due date!!!! I hope you can make this fun and exciting class!

It's Been Too Long

Hi everyone!!!!! Yikes, it has been so long since I've updated my blog, I almost forgot how to do it!!! That's just not good.

I do want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during the last few weeks when my dad passed away. I could not have gotten through this time without you!

Then, the end of this past week, we have Tropical Storm Hanna (did anyone catch that Hanna is my maiden name??) anticipated to hit us. So, in an effort to keep everyone safe and dry, I cancelled my September Stamp, Play and Create. As I look back, I don't ever remember cancelling one, well, maybe once when Kirk was in high school and had emergency surgery. Anyhow, I'm going to upload the planned projects and hopefully give you enough instructions to complete the projects. Actually, I love how they turned out and wish we could have made them together!!

Project No. 1 - Thank You!

Stamp Set: Upsy Daisy
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Classic Ink: Pretty in Pink, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango
Other: Stamp-A-Ma-Jig, Sponge Daubers
Measurements: Pretty in Pink (3" x 6") folded; Riding Hood Red (2-7/8" x 2-7/8"); Whisper White (2-3/4" x 2-3/4")

This technique was shared with us at convention (actually most of the techniques we learned at convention!) Take your Upsy Daisy flower stamp and using the sponge dauber, dab Pretty in Pink ink over the image, do the same with Tangerine Tango and then with Riding Hood Red. Be sure to use different daubers for each color and just dab -- don't think -- and you will cover the entire image. Also, make it a habit to start with your lightest ink, then work your way to the darkest ink last. Then "huff" on the stamp to remoisten the ink and stamp! You'll love how this comes out!!! I stamped the word phrase using Riding Hood Red ink and my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig (which I can't live without) and adhered the layers!

Project No. 2 - Birthday in Pink

Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
Cardstock/DSP: Pink Pirouette, Bella Rose
Classic Ink: Chocolate Chip
Other: Hidden Garden Rub-Ons, Pop Up Glue Dot, Silver Brads, Crystal Effects, Chunky Glitter - Silver, Crafter's Tool Kit, Scallop Edge Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Linen Thread, Pink Pirouette 1-1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Measurements: Pink Pirouette (4-1/4" x 11" folded); scrap for 1" circle, Bella Rose (5-1/2" x 2"), Ribbon (11-1/2"), Linen Thread (11")

I bet you are just staring at this, wondering how in the heck to do this flower! Oh goodness, it really is easy!!!! Take your Pink Pirouette Grosgrain Ribbon and lay it out in front of you, horizontally. Then on the top edge of the ribbon, apply a line of Crystal Effects, then Silver Chunky Glitter. Let this set for 5-10 minutes at least. Then on the bottom part of the ribbon nearest you, using your Linen Thread and needle from Crafters Tool Kit, sew a basting stitch along the bottom edge of the ribbon being sure to tie a knot in the end of the Linen Thread so it doesn't come through. Then you will pull the Linen Thread ends together, which will gather the Pink Pirouette ribbon and tie the Linen Thread together, creating the flower. Got it? To create the center of the flower, take your rub-on from the Hidden Gardens Rub-Ons and apply it to your scrap of Pink Pirouette cardstock. Punch out using the 1" circle punch. Using your paper piercer, punch a hole in the center and insert the silver brad. Adhere this to the top of your flower using a Pop Up Glue Dot. Take your strip of Bella Rose paper, scallop the edge using the Scallop Edge Punch and adhere to the base of the card. Adhere your flower using another Pop Up Glue Dot, then stamp your word phrase. Ah, I just absolutely love this!!!

Project No. 3 - Birthday Wishes

Stamp Sets: Eastern Blooms and Fundamental Phrases
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss Textured Cardstock, Not Quite Navy and Confetti White
Classic Ink: Kiwi Kiss and Not Quite Navy
Other: Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Button Bouquet Buttons, Linen Thread, Tombow Liquid Glue, Fine Cosmo Glitter Light Blue, Blender Pen, Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Marker, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig
Measurements: Kiwi Kiss (6" x 6" folded), Not Quite Navy (5-3/4" x 2-3/4"), Confetti White (5-1/2" x 2-1/2")

I sure wish you could see how these flowers sparkle on this card!!! Ah, one day I'm sure their perfect picture taking so you can -- or at least I can learn how to take a better picture, huh! When I learned how to do this technique, I thought it was so cool. I'm sure you are looking at it thinking, what technique is she talking about? Well, check this out! Notice how the branches are Kiwi Kiss, but hey, we don't have a Kiwi Kiss marker, now do we! Ah ha, now I've got you wondering, huh!! Okay, here's how it's done! Ink the complete stamp using Kiwi Kiss ink. Then, using a Blender Pen, "remove" the Kiwi Kiss off of each flower, making sure to wipe the ink you remove after each flower. If you see some residual ink, just wipe it off again with the blender pen. Now, you can color in the flowers with your Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Marker! Isn't that so cool!!! Okay, to complete the cards, I stamped the words using the Stamp-A-Ma Jig to line them up. I wrapped the Satin Ribbon around the top two layers and tied the button with Linen Thread to the Satin Ribbon. Then using my Tombow Liquid Glue, it put a dab in the center of each flower, then dibbed in in the Light Blue Fine Cosmo Glitter. Woo hoo!!!! Gotta love it.

Card No. 4 - 5-Petal Chrysanthemum

Stamp Set: Smarty Pants
Cardstock: More Mustard, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla
Classic Ink: Regal Rose, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie
Other: Crafter's Tool Kit, Silver Brad, 5-Petal Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Color Spritzer Tool, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals
Measurements: Pumpkin Pie (5-1/2" x 8-1/2" folded), Regal Rose (5-1/4" x 4"), Very Vanilla (3-3/4" x 5") More Mustard (1/2" x 5")

Isn't this flower just gorgeous!!! Well, I have to tell you, I was searching some blogs lately and went to Stacy King's Blog and found this great tutorial. Be sure to go there, because it will tell you how to create the flower. I did change the colors a bit, but you should be good to go!!! I did apply some More Mustard ink using the Sponge Dauber around the edge of the Very Vanilla cardstock, then applied a nice mist of color using the Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker and Color Spritzer Tool. The flower is adhere with dimensionals.

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