Stamping with Reba

One of the things that most people can count on when they come to a stamping class at my house is cat participation! Reba is our oldest cat, she's 14 and truly is a "one of a kind cat." She loves people and loves to be the center of attention. Last Friday at our Handmade Holiday card class, as soon as Robin came in and placed her bag on the table, Reba was there. She stayed there the whole time!!! Boo Poe and Robin Rubbo were passing the stamps back and forth, talking and Reba just laid there, refusing to be disturbed! It amazed us that she could sleep through the entire class. I sure am glad my class attendees don't do that!!!!!

A Witching Halloween

Every year I get to make Halloween treats for a very special little boy. No, not Kirk .. he he .. he's 21!!!! He is the son of my boss and is in kindergarten this year. I just finished the little treat bags for this year and I thought they turned out so cute!!!! All I did was take a small bag and cut off some of the top, put cardstock on the front and back, decorate and fill them with goodies!!! You know, the hard part of these little goodie bags is picking out what candy to use, so I just decided to buy a bag of each of the assorted candy. I promise, though, that I won't dig in until AFTER Halloween! I certainly don't want to deprive the little ones that stop by their candy!!!

You know, I have wonderful memories of Halloween. Mom would give us a pillow case and we would make several trips out and back home to empty the loot!!!! Mom always went through our candy and if she took out some to eat (like I did with Kirk's candy), I never knew because there was so much. Unfortunately, we do not have very many children and trick or treat in our neighborhood. But, I always look forward to seeing those who stop by!!!

I hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful Halloween!

Peace!

Stamp Set: NONE!
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red Textured, Old Olive, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette Patterns Paper
Ink: NONE!!
Other: On Board Trinkets Ornaments Kit, Elastic Silver Cord, Mini Glue Dots, Glue Stick, Button Bouquet Designer Series Buttons

I can’t begin to tell you how long it actually took me to cut out this word!! Opps, sorry, can’t do that!!! I didn’t have to cut a thing except for the Silver Elastic Cord and the cardstock! Woo hoo!!! This card features a new product in the Holiday Mini called the “On Board Trinkets Ornaments Kit” found on page 14. It contains 6 sheets of 9” by 9” chipboard with various words, images and shapes, along with 6 sheets of Designer Series Paper which are die cut to match the chipboard images! I will tell you, when I first saw it, I didn’t realize the Designer Series Paper was die cut, so I was really surprised when I opened my package. Now, while they are designed to be used an ornaments, they can also be used on a card as I have done here, on a scrapbook page, or even a tag for a gift! They are so easy, well, it’s kind of embarrassing – that’s how easy they are to make!

Don’t overlook this new product in the Holiday Mini – it’s a ton of fun for people of all ages!

Hum . . . I wonder what I can create next!

Happy Birthday Stampin' Up!

Happy birthday Stampin' Up!
Happy birthday Stampin' Up!
Happy birthday dear Stampin' Up!
Happy birthday to you!

Don't you just love birthday's? Well, okay, so maybe you don't! But I find as the years roll by, I do get better! Actually, I think wiser is a more accurate word! Now, I can't say the memory is getting better, so I'll stick with the wiser! Anyhow, I digress . . .

But you know, I can affirmatively say that Stampin' Up! gets better with age as they celebrate their 20th birthday. Why do I like this so much? Because right now, we can get 20% off of select birthday stamp sets. I absolutely love a good deal -- especially when it comes to Stampin' Up! products!!! I'm sitting here typing and thinking, hey, everything that Stampin' Up! carries is a good deal -- and it is!!! But doesn't this just make it all the more better!!! Just click on the picture for all the information!!! You certainly won't be disappointed.

Keep in mind that this special is only good during the month of October, so don't delay! And remember, you can always shop online - 24/7!!!!

Pssssttttt .... and remember, birthdays are a GOOD thing!

Opps -- and there is one more thing - a Special Product Offer!
Single large-tip Aqua Painter, Item 114617, $7.25
While supplies last! (woooooo hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo)

New Season!

Stamp Sets: A Cardinal Christmas, Frames with a Flourish
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red Textured, Always Artichoke, River Rock, Watercolor Paper
Ink: Craft Basic Black, Classic Basic Black
Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Corner Rounder, Dimensionals

I bet you thought you went to the wrong blog, huh! No autumn colors – shocking, but true! You know, we Stampin’ Up! demonstrators claim that you don’t have to be creative to create! Well, really, it’s true! I copied this card almost exactly from the Holiday Mini! I thought it was gorgeous and only changed the ribbon because I didn’t have what they used (that is called improvising!) Anyhow, go to page 19 in the Holiday Mini and you’ll see this card. I did round the edges on the Merry Christmas, I believe they used Kraft cardstock, but you know, I had this piece of River Rock cardstock handy (yes I know you can’t get it anymore), and it was a scrap .. and begged to be used. Actually, I think it is perfect for this card!

Also, check out the Taffeta Ribbon! The Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon has this gorgeous white edge on it that is so elegant!! I love it!!!