We made this fun owl last night at our October hostess club meeting. Credit for the Pirate Owl goes to demonstrator Kirsty Brown. We used the Salted Background Technique for the background--it's so cool looking! All you need is glossy paper, a spray bottle of water, reinkers, aquapainters, and Kosher salt!

Chocolate under wraps

This is a project we made last week for my Fall Fun Class. You don't see these candy bar holders around much anymore--everyone does the wrapped, crimped kind now! But I've always loved this "pocket" full o' chocolate. The mummy on the front is from one of my favorite retired sets--Booglie Eyes.

We had lots of fun at class--keep your eyes open for the announcement of my Handmade Holidays buffet. Coming soon!

Win a FREE Big Shot!

Want a free Big Shot???? Who wouldn't! Join my Stampin' Up! team during the month of October and you can choose either a FREE Big Shot or $100 in FREE Stampin' Up! merchandise, along with your fabulous Starter Kit!

Whether you join just for the discount and free product, or you'd like to start your own small business, now is a great time to check out all Stampin' Up! has to offer. Maybe you even know a crafty friend you think would be a great demonstrator! I'm not usually one to stick with a hobby for long, but I've been a demonstrator for more than 5 years now. I started out just needing a creative outlet that I could finish in a short period of time. Now, it's not only about the creativity, it's about the wonderful people being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator has brought to my life.

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Hey there, cupcake!

Another project from Convention that I re-made for my club! I love cupcake images--they're so fun to color and decorate, AND they're calorie free! This card uses the Stampin' Up! Notecards and Envelopes.

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Stamps: Easy Events
Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo textured
Ink: Melon Mambo, StazOn Black, Markers: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Peach Parfait, and POol Party
Accessories: White Gel Pen, Word Window Punch, Itty Bitty PUnch Pack, Rhinestones, Dazzling Details

Sending Love

This is my take on a Convention project using the stamp set Easy Events. I wanted to use this set for my hostess club in September, because the images are so versatile! Notice the score lines, too--Simply Scored is my favorite new tool! and I've had other scoring boards for years. I'm really happiest with Simply Scored.

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Stamps: Easy Events
Paper: Pool Party, Wild Wasabi, Naturals White
Ink: Black StazOn, Wild Wasabit Pool Party, Melon Mambo
Accessories: 1 1/4" Melon Mambo Ribbon, Simply Scored, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, White Baker's Twine, 2 1/2" circle punch, Blender Pens

Make a wish!

This card is one I made just for fun! I almost never just do that, unfortunately. But I had a picture in my head of this card, and I needed to get it made! The pennant is from the Big Shot Perfect Pennants die, and it opens up. You could put a fun message in there, or even money--which is always the best surprise! 

Hope all your wishes come true today!

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Stamps: Pennant Parade
Paper: Whisper White, Concord Crush, In Color DSP Stack (Wisteria), Brights DSP Stack (Daffodil)
Ink: White gel pen, Concord Crush
Accessories: Rhinestones, 1/8" Daffodil ribbon, 1 1/4" circle punch, Top Note Die, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Perfect Pennants Die

Fall Fun Class!

Fall Fun Class

Tuesday, September 27, 7 pm

RSVP by Sept 19 -- your pre-payment guarantees your spot

Cork Board: $15

Your choice of my Stampin Up fabrics (first come, first served). Includes

3 customized push pins. Could be a great hostess gift or birthday gift.

Spooky Pennant: $12

Brighten up your desk, mantle, window or door with this fun pennant! 

Autumn Card: $2

Send your thanks or Thanksgiving greeting in style.

Halloween Card: $2

Send a little Halloween greeting fun! 

Halloween Candy Bar Cover: $2 (includes candy bar)

Makes a great gift for co-workers, teachers, and friends! 

Pumpkin Basket : $1.50

Cute party favor or place marker. 

Please let me know what you'd like to make. See you soon! 

Butterflies in fall colors

This was my swap for September's club. The theme was butterflies, but I'm feeling *SO* happy fall is making an appearance! I used Pool Party (ok, not that fall-ish), More Mustard, and Calypso Coral. Isn't it fascinating how a color combination can change the entire feel of a card?

Is it fall yet where you are?