Another Sneak Peek!!!

How cute is this??? Here’s another Sneak Peek from the Occasions Mini Catalog…this is the Something Sweet stamp set again!!!! It’s hard to see – but there's acetate paper over the gumballs too so it looks like glass!

Something Sweet Stamp Set (Item #117688)

Stamps: Something Sweet
Paper: Certainly Celery; Brocade Blue; Whisper White; Acetate
Ink: Brocade Blue; Certainly Celery
Accessories: 1 3/4 Circle Punch; Rich Regals & Soft Subtles Brads; Ticket Corner Punch; Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

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OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG SNEAK PEEK!!!

OK – the cardstock has been flying around here!!!! I’ve been creating a bunch of samples with all the NEW toys I got from the Occasions Mini Catalog!!!! Here’s a great sample – perfect for Valentines day! I can’t find any Valentine candy right now – what’s wrong with these stores??? So I punched a BUNCH of little hearts with the NEW Small Heart Punch and added a little Dazzling Diamonds in the cup to give them some BLING! This is the NEW Something Sweet stamp set….

Something Sweet Stamp Set (Item #117688)

Small Heart (Item #117193)

Can you see all the possibilities??? There’s a little flower petal, gumballs, little fish, leaf, hearts, jelly beans, gumball machine base, lots of sayings and words and that little bat…that’s the handle for a baby rattle!!!!

I’m soooooo excited that the Sweet Treat Cups (Item #116802) carried over to the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog!!! They’re only $2.95 for 12 of them!!! We also carry padded envelopes to mail them in!!!

This is my swap card for my Downline Christmas Party – I think they’ll go OOOO LA LA!!!! I love this new trick with the ribbon too! I cut a 3 1/2" piece of the 3/4" Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (Item #115608) and tied it in the middle of my 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon – kind of looks like a tuxedo bow – doesn’t it???

Dimensions:
Basic Black: 4” x 5 1/4" – 2 5/8” x 4 1/8”
Whisper White: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8” – 2 1/2" x 4”
Real Red: 3 1/2” x 4 1/4"

Ingredients:
Stamps: Something Sweet (Occasions Mini); Well Scripted (Occasions Mini)
Ink: Real Red; Basic Black
Cardstock: Basic Black; Whisper White; Real Red
Accessories: Small Heart Punch (Occasions Mini); Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder (Occasions Mini); Dimensionals; Sweet Treat Cup; Dazzling Diamonds; Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon; 1/4” Basic Black Grosgrain; 1 3/4" Circle Punch; Big Shot

Watch for more GREAT samples coming to you!

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My GIFT!!!!

I had so much fun yesterday.....I stamped from 11 am until the wee hours of the late night morning!!!! My daughter was at a wedding and my hubby isn't feeling good - so he laid in the living room watching football all day....me...I just buried myself in rubbah BLISS!!!! I know - I have some issues...probably the StazOn sniffing - LOL!

Anyways....I purchased this bulletin board decor from a local wholesaler for $7.95! I know - right!!!! It's nice just as it is...BUT that's not what I bought it for....`

I decided that the pale green color was not what I needed for my idea....so I got out one of the 400+ bottles of acrylic paint that I own (yes - I used to do decorative painting...so I have 400+ different colors of paint - LOL!). I just daubed the paint on with a foam brush...looks kind of rustic that way.

AND DRUMROLL PLEASE.......................................


here's my end result!


How stinkin' cute is this????





Here's a close up of the Merry & Bright Rub-On that I used in the top right corner...I thought it was a very fitting phrase.

Now - I have to give credit to Gina Dygert - it's her design - she made the snowman layout and framed it. You know you can take any cardfront and adjust it to the size of a picture frame....makes a GREAT handmade gift - inexpensive too!



Here are the Merry & Bright Rub-Ons from the Holiday Mini catalog. These are only available until January 4th. They come with 2 sheets - one in silver and the other in white. I love these - they are very high quality and easy to apply.


Merry & Bright Rub-Ons Item #116801 $10.95

This is the stamp set that I used - I just love this one! It's the Snow Buddies stamp set from the Holiday Mini catalog - it is a Level 2 Hostess set.

Here's the idea with my gift....I put some cardboard on the back (from the DSP pack) and then some self-adhesive velcro. I'm thinking - if I get time - I will make one for Spring, Summer & Fall too and my gift recipient can change the pictures out for each season....HOW COOL IS THAT?????!!!!!

I'll make sure I show you what I come up with if I get time to make them!

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It's HERE!!!!!

OMGosh!!!! My preorder came in last night and it was JUST LIKE CHRISTMAS!!!!! I am in LOVE with the new products in the Ocassions Mini Catalog - coming to you at the end of the month!!!! I know, I know...I should be working on Christmas presents....but...well...you know!!!!

Check out these NEWLY designed punches!!!! I was really curious about these babies...and I have to say...they are SMOOTH!!!!!

Here's the NEW Heart Boarder Punch - closed....YES...that's right - closed! They have buttons on the bottom to lock them CLOSED!

Here's that button now....LOL! Can you feel my giddiness???

AND open! Now picture this....when closed and locked they're gonna stack!!! I KNOW -RIGHT!!!!

Here are samples of the Heart Border Punch (at the top) and the Scallop Trim Border Punch (on the bottom). Guess WHAT??? That Scallop Trim Border Punch is FREE!!!! AGAIN - I KNOW - RIGHT!!!! It's part of the FABULOUS Sale-A-Bration promotion coming in January and lasting until the end of March!!!! Small detail...free with a $50 order...but STILL FREE!!!!

AND new Pretty In Pink Corduroy Buttons, Designer Brads, Felt Shapes, Paper Stacks and Clear Mounted Stamps - OH MY!!!!!

OK - I gotta GO - I have new toys to play with!!!!!

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Weekend Sketch Challenge

I was fortunate enough today to have some stamping FUN!!! I participated in Gretchen Barron's Weekend Sketch Challenge. Here's the sketch:

Here's what I came up with!!!! The small stamp in the bottom corner is from a BRAND NEW stamp set called Garden from the Heart - coming to you in the NEW Ocassions Mini Catalog in January!!!!!

RECIPE:
Stamps: Garden from the Heart
Paper: Cottage Wall DSP; Rich Razzleberry; Old Olive; Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Lattice BIGZ Die; Ice Circles Rhinestone Brads; 5/8" Old Olive Ribbon; Dazzling Diamonds; 2 Way Glue Pen; Dimensionals; Big Shot; Movers & Shapers with Curly Label die; BIGZ Beautiful Butterlies Die

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Hobby Lobby Date Change!!!!!

Please be aware that the date for this class in Oskhosh has changed to:

Tuesday, December 8th 10 am or 6 pm

Just call or email to register!

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FREE EVENT!!!!

I have just been selected to participate in a “test pilot” opportunity with Build-A-Bear Workshop® and Stampin’ Up!

Only a few demonstrators across the country have been chosen for this unique event. It’s going to be a great one!!!

What's it all about??? I’ll be holding 2 of these special workshops, one on Dec 10th and one on the 11th. We’ll be viewing a new animated TV special featuring Holly & Hal Moose TM from BABW®.

After the show, we’ll be stamping with the BABW® - Stampin Up products, there will be drawings for the DVD giveaway & Holly & Hal Moose TM book giveaway AND Holly & Hal Moose TM bookmarks and BABW® coupons for everyone at both events!

This is a great Mom & Me event (for children old enough to stamp with you).

Space will be limited.

WHEN: Thursday, December 10th OR Friday, December 11th

TIME: 6:00 PM

WHERE: Trinity Luthern School – Menasha

You’ll get to enjoy making the following together:
· An adorable 8" x 10" scrapbook page - perfect for displaying in a picture frame; and
· A "bearthday" card that your child can give with pride!!!!

Come spend a BEARY fun time with your child and check out the Build-A-Bear Accessories!!!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-Registration is required by Monday, Dec 7th

Please call Kelly at 920-720-3139 or email at kelly@astampabove.com to register.