Hey there stampers! I hope you have been having a terrific holiday!  I realize I haven't posted since the end of November!  My life has been so hectic and I hate the camera I have so posting has not been at the top of my list of things to do.  I do want to tell you about a great promo Stampin' Up is having right now though.

 

From now until January 24th receive FREE Bitty Buttons (a $4.95 value!)with the purchase of the exclusive Filled with Love bundle.  The bundle includes the Filled with Love stamp set and the Love Patterns Designer Series Paper available in wood mount for $32.90 or clear mount for $26.90.  Get a jump start on your Valentine cards and projects!  Click HERE to shop now.

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Hugs,

Online Deals!

Hey there stampers!  I hope you are having a fabulous Thanksgiving Weekend!  Have you ventured out to get some spectacular deals?  If not you can still get a fabulous deal right here on your favorite Stampin' Up Products!  There are so many things on sale right now plus free shipping on orders of $150 or more AND Hostess Benefits too!  You won't want to miss out!

Click HERE to check out the deals!!  Click HERE to shop now!!

Don't forget you also still have until Nov. 30th to join our awesome Stampin' Up family for only $87.50!  Not sure if being a demonstrator is for you?  The starter kit is customizable and has over $250 in product-there's no way to lose!  Contact me if you have any questions at for2nately@aol.com.

If you're ready to sign up now click HERE then JOIN NOW on the left side of your screen.  The password is fortunate_stamper.

Thank you to fellow demos Lyssa Zwolanek and Heidi Baks for posting this on their blogs!

Here’s what is in the CUSTOMIZABLE Standard Kit and the value of each:
1. Any $33.95 or lower Stamp Set
2. Any $28.95 or lower Stamp Set
3. Any $18.95 or lower Stamp Set
4. Any $9.95 or lower Stamp Set
Before we go on, note that the $87.50 kit cost has already paid for the 4 sets above valued at $91.80. That means EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE IS FREE!!!!!!
5. $19.95 Brights Patterns Designer Series paper stack (OR color of your choice) FREE
6. $16.95 Stampin’ Scrub® FREE
7. $8.95 Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon (OR ribbon at the same or lower price) FREE
8. $8.95 VersaMark® pad (OR ink pad at the same or lower price) FREE
9. $8.50 Card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Whisper White OR color of your choice) FREE
10. $7.95 Small Chocolate Songbird Tile Décor Elements® (OR Décor Elements item at the same or lower price) FREE
11. $6.95 Assorted color card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Getting Started OR assortment of your choice) FREE
12. $6.95 Clear Block C (OR clear block at the same or lower price) FREE
13. $6.95 SNAIL Adhesive® (OR adhesive at the same or lower price) FREE
14. $6.50 Fast Flowers Stampin’ Around® wheel (OR standard wheel of your choice) FREE
15. $5.95 Stampin’ Around Self Inking Handle (standard) FREE
16. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
17. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
18. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
19. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
20. $5.25 Uninked Cartridge (standard) FREE
21. $4.50 Stampin’ Mist® (OR StazOn® Cleaner) FREE
22. $3.95 Stampin’ Dimensionals® FREE
23. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
24. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
25. $3.32 Blender pen (single) FREE
26. $2.95 Marina Mist Classic Ink Refill (OR color of your choice) FREE
27. $1.95 Décor Elements Applicator Tool FREE
28. $1.17 Stamping sponge (single) FREE
29. Catalogs ($29.95 for 8), business forms, and other printed materials to get your business off to a great start! FREE
And were you thinking about getting My Digital Studio, maybe for Christmas? Here’s what is in the CUSTOMIZABLE Digital + Kit and the value of each:
1. $79.95 My Digital Studio™ software* (see description of this product below)
2. $8.50 Card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Whisper White OR color of your choice)
Before we go on, note that the $87.50 kit cost has paid for the My Digital Studio software & card stock above. That means EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE IS FREE!!!!!!
3. Any $26.95 or lower Stamp Set FREE
4. Any $18.95 or lower Stamp Set FREE
5. Any $7.95 or lower Stamp Set FREE
6. $16.95 Stampin’ Scrub® FREE
7. $8.95 Brights Designer buttons FREE
8. $7.95 Small Chocolate Songbird Tile Décor Elements® (OR Décor Elements item at the same or lower price) FREE
9. $6.95 Clear Block C (OR clear block at the same or lower price) FREE
10. $6.95 Assorted color card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Getting Started OR assortment of your choice) FREE
11. $6.95 SNAIL Adhesive® (OR adhesive at the same or lower price FREE
12. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
13. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
14. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
15. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
16. $4.95 Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (OR ribbon at the same or lower price) FREE
17. $4.95 Glue Dots® FREE
18. $4.50 Stampin’ Mist® (OR StazOn® Cleaner) FREE
19. $3.95 Stampin’ Dimensionals® FREE
20. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
21. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
22. $1.95 Décor Elements Applicator Tool FREE 23. Catalogs ($29.95 for 8), business forms, and other printed materials to get your business off to a great start! FREE


Enjoy your weekend and I hope to hear from you if you have any questions about the online spectacular or signing up to be a demonstrator yourself!

Hugs,

Santa's Pants Cocoa for Two Box

Hey there stampers! Thanks for stopping by to visit!
Today's project is another I made for my boutique.  I saw it somewhere out there on the net but not sure where anymore!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: none
• INK: none
• PAPER: Real red (#102482), Basic Black (#121045 Whisper White (#100730)
• ACCESSORIES: Gold Brads(#104337), Ribbon Slide (#111325)
• TOOLS: 1/16" Circle Punch (#101227) Modern Label Punch (#119849) Scallop Edge Punch (#119853), Big Shot (#113439) Fancy Favor Box Die (#115965)

Hugs,

Simply Amazing!

Hey there stampers!
Here's a promotion you won't want to miss!

Join the Stampin' Up family between Nov. 15-30 for 50% off the regular price of the starter kit or the digital + starter kit !  Join to make a little extra money or to get your favorite products at a discount!  Click HERE for more details.

Hugs,

Cocoa Cones

Hey there stampers! I'm happy you stopped by!
Today's project is beyond simple!  I made cocoa cones.  Simple add cocoa to a cake decorating bag, tie off, trim excess bag and insert into another bag.  Add marshmallows and holiday colored sprinkles, tie off and decorate with a ribbon and a tag.  I sold these at a boutique I did last weekend and had only 1 left!

Hugs,

Mini Chapstick Purses

Hey there stampers! Hope you are having a terrific day!
Today's project is one I saw and thought was adorable and it was so easy!  You can see the original and a video how to make one yourself here.  I added some Chapsticks to mine but it is perfect for earrings, candy or even a gift card!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: none
• INK: none
• PAPER: retired DSP
• ACCESSORIES: Assorted Brads,
• TOOLS: 1/16" Circle Punch (#101227), Boho Blossoms Punch (#119858)

Hugs,

Paisley Pumpkin Bag

Hey there stampers! I'm so glad you stopped by!
Today's project is a box made to look pumpkin-ish :)  I've seen several out there on the net so good job ladies-it's super cute!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Paisley Prints (#121121 Holiday Mini)
• INK: Pumpkin Pie (#105216) Old Olive (#102277)
• PAPER: Pumpkin Pie (#105117) Whisper White (#100730)
• ACCESSORIES: Brads, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon(#109054), Dimensionals (#104430), Mini Glue Dots (#103683)
• TOOLS: 1/16"Punch (#101227), Big Shot (#113439) Scallop Circle Die (#113468) Paisley Embossing folder (non-SU)
Hope you liked my project for today!

Hugs,

Hey there stampers! ... Today I will be selling Stampin' Up Cards & Gifts for the upcoming Holidays at my friend Rachel's Annual Holiday Boutique!  Hope to see you there!

1146 Waltham Circle, Simi Valley 93065

Hugs,

Wicked Halloween Treat

Hey there stampers! Happy Halloween & thanks for stopping by!
Today's project is a super cute one for any occasion-just decorate it in the theme you want!  These would make great little gifts for office staff, co-workers or for a wedding or baby shower.  I decorated mine in a Halloween theme since it's that time of year.  I filled it with some Hershey Kisses-yum!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Wicked Cool #120600
• INK: Basic Black #101179
• PAPER: Whisper White #100730, Old Olive #100702, Pumpkin Pie # 10511, Rich Razzleberry #115316
• ACCESSORIES: Non-Su Ribbon, Dimensionals #104430, candy, Candy Wrapper Bigz L Die #120890
• TOOLS: Bitty Bat Punch #119279, 1 1/4" Circle #119861, 1" Circle #119868

Hugs,

The Versatile Owl Punch!

Hey there stampers! I have to say I LOVE this card. Super stinkin' cute!!  We made it at my Halloween Stamp Camp and it was by far my favorite.  I love how the owl punch can be used for more than just an owl.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: All Holidays #114916
• INK: Basic Black #101179
• PAPER: Pumpkin Pie #105117, Basic Black #121045, Whisper White #100730, Old Olive #100702, Rich Razzleberry #115316, Wicked Cool Specialty DSP #117400
• ACCESSORIES: Dimensionals #104430
• TOOLS: Owl Punch #118074, Bitty bat Punch #119279, Word Window #11985, Modern Label #119849, Scallop Edge #119882

Hugs,

Spooky Wicked Cool

Hey there stampers! Hope you are having a great day!
Today's card is another from my stamp camp.  I've seen a lot of similar cards out there on blogs and decided i had to make one too.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Wicked cool #120600
• INK: Pear Pizzazz Marker #119801 (set of 5 markers) Basic Black #101179
• PAPER: Wicked Cool Specialty DSP #117400, Pear Pizzazz #119795, Basic Black #121045, Whisper White #100730, Rich Razzleberry #115316
• ACCESSORIES: Dimensionals #104430, Black Shiny Stickers (non-SU)
• TOOLS: Scallop Oval #119856, Large oval #119855, Bitty Bat Punch #119279

Hugs,

Oh my golly it's creepy crawly!

Hey there stampers!Thanks for stopping by!  Can you believe I've posted 2 days in a row?!  I know shocking!
Today's card is from my Halloween stamp camp-another picture from my cell so I am sorry it is really awful.  The focal image is the spider from the Batty for You stamp set with googlie eyes glued on-I'm sorry it's so hard to see in the pic!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Batty for You #116576
• INK: Basic Black #101179
• PAPER: Basic Black #121045, Rich Razzleberry #115316, Whisper White #100730, Wicked Fun Specialty DSP #117400
• ACCESSORIES: Spider Web Embossing Folder #120889, Dimensionals #104430, Googlie Eyes, Tombow Multi Glue #110755
• TOOLS: Star Punch #119875, 1 3/8" circle Punch #119860

Hugs,

Halloween Stamp Camp Project #1

Hey there stampers! Yes it has been a long time since I have posted a project or a card!  My life has become one hectic thing after another so of course it's the fun stuff that I don't have time to do!  You will have to forgive my horrid photos my camera has decided to not work and after messing with it for a long time I don't see it coming back to life anytime soon.  So I took pictures with my cell phone which leave something to be desired!
Today's project is from my Halloween Stamp camp.  I got the tins from the Dollar Spot at my local store and decorated them with a moon and bats made with the Bat Punch and the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.  The Pixie Sticks are topped with scallop circles with the Batty for You stamps on them.  Super Cute if I do say so myself ;)

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Batty for You #116576
• INK: Pumpkin Pie #105216, Rich Razzleberry #115658, Basic Black #101179, Old Olive #102277
• PAPER: Pumpkin Pie #105117, Rich Razzleberry #115316, Basic Black #121045, Old Olive #100702, Basic Gray #121044, Daffodil Delight #119683
• ACCESSORIES: Pixie Sticks, Tin, Silver Tinsel, Staples, Dimensionals #104430
• TOOLS: 1 3/4" Circle #119850, Bitty Bat #119279, Scallop Circle #119854, 1 1/4" Circle #119861, 1 3/8" Circle #119860

Hugs,

Hey there Stampers! Here is a brand new holiday promo!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW!

Hugs,

2010 HOLIDAY MINI

Hey there stampers! Check out the new 2010 Holiday Mini! Get a jump of Holiday stamping!

Shop Holiday Mini Here                             View PDF

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Extreme Surf Z Fold Card

Hey there stampers! I hope your week is going well!
Today's card is yet another from my most recent stamp camp.  It uses 2 different technique-sponging and embossing and is not a regular card-it's a "z" Fold card.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Heard from the Heart, Extreme Surfboard
• INK: Versamark, Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Night of Navy
• PAPER: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Night of Navy
• ACCESSORIES: Black Embossing Powder
• TOOLS: Embossing Buddy, Powder, Pal, Heat Tool, Sponges

Hugs,

Aviary Birthday Celebrations

Hey there stampers! I'm so glad you stopped by today to visit!
Today's card is another from my recent Birthday Stamp Camp and uses the Aviary stamp set.  The sentiment comes from the Upsy Daisy stamp set.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Upsy Daisy, Aviary
• INK: Jet Black Stazon, Poppy Parade, Pear Pizazz
• PAPER: Daffodil Delight,  Pear Pizazz, Sunny Garden DSP 
• ACCESSORIES: Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon
• TOOLS: Scallop Edge Punch, Ticket Corner Punch
Have a super day!

Hugs,

Ice Cream & Presents & Cake Oh My!

Hey there stampers! I hope you had a great weekend!  mine has been 100% nuts!  I cleaned my house all day Friday then had 5 girls come over for my daughter's 9th birthday sleepover party-ay yi yi the squealing and giggling and racing down the hall lasted until after 11:30!  They left by 10 then I frantically re-cleaned my house and prepped snack for my Birthday Stamp camp.  We had such fun and I had some new faces which is always nice.  I love visiting with my stampers! :)  Today I had kitty adoptions and in a little bit I have family coming over for a bbq to celebrate my 9 yr olds special day. Phew!
Today's card is one we made at my stamp camp.  I love the colors!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Cupcake Wheel, Birthday Bliss
• INK: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie
• PAPER: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
• ACCESSORIES: White Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals
• TOOLS: Wide and scallop Oval Punches, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Square Punches

Hugs,

Emboss Resist Paisley Pumpkins

Hey there stampers! I'm glad you came by to visit!
Today's card uses the Paisley Prints stamp set and the emboss resist technique.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Paisley Prints, Elements of Style
• INK: Old Olive, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Versamark
• PAPER: Whisper white, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
• ACCESSORIES: Dimensionals, Clear Embossing Powder, Sponges
• TOOLS: Small and Large Oval Punches, Heat Tool

Hugs,

Wicked Cool

Hey there stampers! I hope you are having a great day!
Today's card uses the new Wicked Cool stamp set and the Bat Punch.  Super cute!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Wicked cool
• INK: Basic Black, Old Olive SU Marker
• PAPER: Pumpkin Pie, Lovely Lilac, Basic Black, Whisper White
• ACCESSORIES: Dimensionals, Old Olive Ribbon
• TOOLS: Bat Punch, 1 /8" Circle Punch, Lattice Embossing Folder, Big Shot

Hugs,

Aviary

Hey there stampers! I'm so glad you stopped by to visit!

Today's card uses the very popular Aviary stamp set and has easily become one of my favorites!

 

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Aviary, Elements of Style
• INK: Cherry Cobbler, Jet Black Stazon, Not Quite Navy
• PAPER: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Whisper White
• ACCESSORIES: Ribbon
• TOOLS: Scallop Oval Punch, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punches
Hope you are having a great day!  Hope to see you here again soon!

Hugs,

Punch Potpourri

Hey there stampers!  Thanks for stopping by!
Today's card is one I sent to a friend whose father passed away suddenly just to let her know I am thinking of her during this terrible time.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: Upsy Daisy, Punch Potpourri
• INK: Perfect Plum, Elegant Eggplant
• PAPER: Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Pale Plum
• ACCESSORIES: Dimensionals
• TOOLS: Boho Blossoms Punch

Hugs,