Saturday, October 3, 2009

HALLOWEEN "SOUR CREAM" TREATS...
Countdown to Halloween Project #13
I put these little Halloween Sour Cream Treats together quickly for a craft show I am doing today.  I was making use of centers from the Sweet Center Pops I made, etc.  Gotta use up those extra pieces!  ;)  No directions right now as I will be doing these as part of a Christmas Stamp Camp, but they will be coming eventually so consider this a teaser!  :)

BATTY FOR YOU TREATS:

Supplies:
  • Cardstock – Basic Black, Whisper White, Perfect Plum, Pumpkin Pie,  Rich Razzleberry,  Ski Slope DSP (ret)
  • Stamps – Batty for You, Sweet Centers
  • Ink – Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Markers (Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black)
  • Punches – 1¼” Circle, 1⅜” Circle, 1½” Circle, Scallop Circle
  • Ribbon – Black Gingham ¼” Grosgrain, Old Olive ¼” Grosgrain
  • Adhesives – Sticky Strip, Snail, Mini Glue Dots 
  • Crimper
Marie

Friday, October 2, 2009

DEALS OF THE WEEK IS BACK!...
During the month of October, Stampin' Up! will offer several discounted products as "Deals of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.  Deals of the Week may be purchased at a workshop, online or directly through me.  Here is the Deal of the Week #1 with 3 punches on special:




Customer Weekly Deal Announcements:
  • Deal #1: Thursday, October 1, 2009; announced
  • Deal #2: Monday, October 12, 2009; 12:00 NOON (ET)
  • Deal #3: Monday, October 19, 2009; 12:00 NOON (ET)
  • Deal #4: Monday, October 26, 2009; 12:00 NOON (ET) 
Marie
NEW DIGITAL STARTER KIT...
Join My Team = FREE Gifts!

Have you ever thought about being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator?  Or maybe you just want that demonstrator discount?  Think about joining my team - I would love to have YOU!  Need an incentive?

The first 3 people who join my team as a Stampin' Up!  Demonstrator will receive this FANTASTIC set of current and retired products worth over $100 as a FREE gift from me:



With the launch of our much anticipated My Digital Studio software, new recruits can choose to purchase a new exclusive Starter Kit that includes My Digital Studio, in addition to stamps, inks, and accessories.  You may also choose our regular $199 Starter Kit

Digital+ Starter Kit Price: $185 (over $295 value!)

Digital+ Starter Kit Contents:
  • My Digital Studio software
  • Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets*
  • Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")*
  • Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")*
  • Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads*
  • Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write markers*
  • Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon*
  • Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon*
  • Button Latte Designer buttons*
  • Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Mini Glue Dots
  • SNAIL Adhesive
  • Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)
You can choose an alternative selection for the items with an asterisk (*) to customize your kit to suit your tastes and needs. 

If you would like to join online, just CLICK HERE and click on the join now button.  You will need my password.  It is mariestampsalot.  Contact me for more info today!

Marie
SPOOKY EXPRESSIONS LIGHTED GLASS BLOCKS...
Countdown to Halloween Project #12

Is it cheating to use more of my Lighted Glass Blocks for another project?  It is a different Decor Element set, different color lights and a different size block.  I wanted to do a glass pumpkin, bowl and jar, but since I'm not driving right now, I had to settle for what I had on hand. Sorry!  :)

For this trio, I used the Spooky Expressions Decor Elements.  You get a set of three faces which you can cut apart for use on three separate projects for only $4.95, so it is very economical to use.  I used all three for the glass blocks, but you could easily use one of them on a glass pumpkin bowl (very inexpensive at Walmart) and another on a large glass jar, etc. and get very different projects with each.

Although I could not get a picture that shows it very well, the miniature lights that I used are orange, so the blocks have a very "pumpkiny" glow.  Sorry I could not get one to turn out better than this.  Enjoy!



Supplies:
  • Spooky Expressions Decor Elements #117568, $4.95
  • Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbons
  • Small and Large Deco Glass "Ice" Blocks
  • Miniature lights (I used a 50 light orange Halloween set)
 Marie 

Thursday, October 1, 2009

TECHNIQUE THURSDAY, FAUX WOODGRAIN...
This is the card from my last Technique Thursday Class.


We did Faux Woodrain this time and had examples of different looks and styles of woodgraining.  Since most of us are putting the cards in our Technique Album with the Technique Page, I decided to go for a full 6x6 card this time to fill the page - although I ended up covering up much of the woodgrain effect.  But, I still liked the way it made the card look and the beautiful fall colors.  I also showed how the card could be adapted for a standard A2 size.

This is the technique page and the card for the album:


Woodgrained Thinking of You:
  • Stamps – Thoughts & Prayers #113252, $25.95
  • Card stock – Whisper White, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Summer Sun, Really Rust
  • Ink – More Mustard, Creamy Caramel, Really Rust, Whisper White Craft Pad, Markers (Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Really Rust, Summer Sun, Old Olive, Creamy Caramel)
  • Ribbon – 1" Double-Stitched Chocolate Chip Ribbon, 1/4" Grosgrain Old Olive Ribbon
  • Accessories – Antique Brass Vintage Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Punches – Wide Oval, Scalloped Oval
  • Tools – Big Shot, Top Note Die
Haven't attended a Technique Class yet?  What are you waiting for?  Come and join us for a fun time and great techniques!  Beginners are always welcome.  Next up is Dazzling Diamond Dust on Thursday, October 15.

Marie

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

NEW STAMPIN' UP! CLEARANCE RACK...

Brand new to my online Stampin' Up! store is a new section called the Clearance Rack. This section is where you will find FABULOUS DEALS on retired items that are being offered at substantially reduced (and sometimes downright OUTRAGEOUS) prices!  Clearance Rack items are only available while supplies last, so don't delay if you see something you are interested in.  To shop, click HERE, then click on SHOP NOW on the lower right corner and then Clearance Rack in the left column.

Here is a sample of what you may find...


Marie

Monday, September 28, 2009

WITCH'S SHOES CARD...
Countdown to Halloween Project #11...
This is the final project from my Halloween Treats Stamp Camp.  The first example is one I made at my Pampered Stampers Weekend.  I changed it a bit for my Stamp Camp with a slightly different medallion and silver buckles on the Witch's Shoes.  I like the new medallion, but I am thinking I should have kept the Summer Sun buckles.  What do you think?


Supplies:
  • Stamps – House of Haunts, Sanded
  • Card stock – Lovely Lilac, Green Galore, Real Red, Basic Black, Summer Sun, Brushed Silver
  • Ink – Basic Black Craft, Lovely Lilac Classic
  • Punches – Wide Oval, 1¾” Circle, 1⅜” Circle, ¾” Circle, Horizontal Slot
  • Accessories – Black Embossing Powder, Stampin' Dimensionals
  • Tools – Big Shot, Top Note Die
Directions:
  1. Cut standard card from Lovely Lilac and stamp the Sanded background stamp in Lovely Lilac on the front.
  2. Cut two Top Note die cuts - one in Basic Black and one in Green Galore.
  3. Cut the very top off the Green Galore - cutting in portrait position - just enough to take off the curves and make the top straight.  Center and adhere to card front.
  4. Cut the Black Top Note cut in half longway.  Set aside on half for another card or project.
  5. Score the half in half from top to bottom to make it appear as 2 shoes with backs together.
  6. On either side of the score line, punch approximately half of  ¾” Circle out of the top.
  7. Just next to each of the ¾” punches (but NOT joining them), punch approximately half of a 1⅜” Circle out of the top leaving a "point" on each outer end for the shoe tips.
  8. For the legs, cut Lovely Lilac at 5/8" wide to fit.  Use Real Red to cut stripes 5/8" wide and whatever height you would like the stripes and glue them onto the the legs.
  9. For the buckles, punch the Horizontal Slot into the middle (top to bottom) of a 1/2" wide strip of Brushed Silver (or Summer Sun), then cut on either side of the Horizontal Slot hole making sure the punch is centered in the rectangle piece.  Repeat for the other buckle.
  10. For the medallion, stamp Happy Halloween from the House of Haunts set onto Lovely Lilac with Basic Black Craft Ink.  Heat emboss with black embossing powder.  Punch out with the Wide Oval Punch.
  11. Punch a 1¾” Circle from Summer Sun.  Adhere the Happy Halloween to the Circle.  Pop out the Summer Sun circle from the card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  12. Assemble the pieces as pictured.
Marie

Sunday, September 27, 2009

SWEET CENTERS HALLOWEEN POPS...
Countdown to Halloween Project #10

Okay, here is the last 3D treat project from my Halloween Treats Stamp Camp.  Tomorrow will be the final item which was a card.  I just LOVE these Sweet Center Stamps!  They are so much fun and very easy to make.



SWEET CENTER POPS SUPPLIES:
  • Cardstock – Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
  • Stamps – Sweet Centers
  • Ink – Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie
  • Punches – 1¾” Circle, 1½” Circle
  • Adhesives – Sticky Strip , glue dots
  • Accessories – Sweet Treat Cups, Long Lollipop Sticks, Rainbow Nerds (I used a theater-size box)
When punching the Sweet Centers image, first punch out the EEK portion with the 1½” Circle Punch, so that you can use it on the lollipop stick or for another project.  Then punch again with the 1¾” Circle Punch, being careful to center it over the colored part so that you do not cut out the words.

Marie

Saturday, September 26, 2009

COFFIN CONFECTIONS, Countdown to Halloween Project #9...

This is another one of the projects from my Halloween Treats Stamp Camp.  For my Coffin Confections, I used a template I saw by Hannah Kost.  I have altered the project for my own version.  A FREE tutorial for the caskets follow the recipe.

Supplies (mummy):
  • Card stock – Basic Gray, Basic Black, Whisper White
  • Stamps – Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Eat Drink & Be Scary
  • Ink – Basic Black, Basic Gray
  • Punches – 1⅜” Circle, 1½” Circle, ¼” Circle, Word Window
  • Sizzix Go Go Boots Sizzlets
  • Wiggle eyes
  • Sponges
  • Scoring Tool
  • Sticky Strip™
  • Velcro
  • Paper Snips, Ruler
Instructions:
1.  Cut cardstock to 8 ½” x 2 ¾”.  Score at 4”, 4 ¼”, and 4 ½”.  Fold in half.

2.  Trim corners by making three sets of marks as follows:
  • ¾” in from left and right on top (open) edge
  • 1” down from the top on both the left and right sides
  • ½” in from left and right on the bottom (folded) edge
Cut diagonally from the top marks to the side marks on each side.  Cut diagonally from the side marks to the bottom marks.  This will give you your coffin shape.  If making multiples of these, you may want to make a template out of cardboard.

3.  Cut cardstock piece at 1 ¾” x 2 ¾” for the piece to hold the candy inside.  Score at ½”, 1 ¾”, 2”, 2 ¼”.

4.  To make cut-out for the candy, fold on the 2" score (the middle of the set of three).  Trim ¼” in from each side down to the score mark, making a 1 ¼” x ½” hole for candy.

5. Stamp pieces with images or backgrounds. I used a combination of two different Itty Bitty Background stamps on both sides of the coffin case and the front side of the insert piece.  The sentiment I used is from the Eat, Drink & Be Scary Stamp Set.  Sponge all edges, if desired.

6. Place adhesive on both ½” tabs on the front side of the insert piece.  Adhere bottom tab on the center (bottom of casket) of base piece.

7.  Adhere back tab about ¾” up from bottom. Remember to line up the top when doing this.

8. Place one half of a self-stick Velcro dot at the top inside of the case. Picture shows a whole dot, but on subsequent coffins, I used only a half dot.

9. Embellish the front as desired.

Marie

Friday, September 25, 2009

SPOOKY SPIDER GLASS BLOCK...
Countdown to Halloween Project #8

I've been waiting to use this Spooky Spider Decor Element for quite a while now and I finally got a chance to put it together.  I made a Jingle Bells Christmas Lighted Block last year and have wanted to do the spider one ever since.  It came out really cool and is not the "usual" type of Halloween decoration which is what I was going for. 

The Deco Block looks best with the miniature lights that have white cords.  Check the bridal department of your local craft store for those.  You could also use one of the battery operated tealight candles in the block.  Enjoy!



Supplies:
  • Spooky Spider Decor Element, Small
  • Basic Black 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
  • Small Deco Glass Block
  • Miniature lights (I used a 20 light set)
 Marie 
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