This is a gift bag we made at November's club meeting. It's pretty simple, obviously, but it's a great way to use Designer Series Paper you might otherwise hoard! We used the Holly Berry Bouquet paper, Cherry Cobbler cardstock, Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin ribbon, and the Pines and Poinsettias stamp set.

This is a club technique card using Epsom salts. I know what you're thinking. lol But isn't it cool? Dissolve 1 cup of Epsom salts in 1 cup of boiling water. Paint on cardstock with a paint brush. Ta da! Be very sure your containers and brushes are clean before you use them, otherwise, the technique may not work. I love the Frosted Window look, and it was extremely easy to do!

I sort of took November off from blogging. Not sure very many read this blog anyway, so probably no one noticed! lol It was a crazy time, but I'm going to do a little better in December, I believe.

This was my club swap for November's hostess club. I used the Stocking Accents die to cut the trees, then textured them with the Big Shot and the Snowburst Embossing Folder. A little bit of Dazzling Details makes them stand out even more. The background is Designer Paper from the Holly Berry Bouquet series. It's been textured with the Stripes Folder, though it's hard to see in this photo. Quilted Satin Cherry Cobbler Ribbon and a Holly Berry Button complete the project.

How is your December going?

Handmade Holidays Sign Up Time!

Handmade Holidays!

Tuesday, November 15 6:30 pm

Local customers only--you must attend to make your own projects!

Early Bird RSVP by Nov 4
Late registration add $5 – availability may be limited

Click "add to cart" buttons to pay now with a debit or credit card.

Gold Snowflake Card                      $2 each or 10 for $15     

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Individual Card (add one for each card you order) $2.00 10 Cards $15.00

Pop Up Tree Card $2 each or 10 for $15

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Individual Card (add one for each card you order) $2.00 10 Cards $15.00

Ornament $4

Stocking Pins $3 each or 2 for $5

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Individual Pin $3.00 Set of two pins $5.00

Stocking Gift Box $6

Poinsettia Gift Box $4

Color Me Coasters $12 (set of 4)

Coaster Classics $12 (set of 4)

Mark your calendar and don't miss this chance to make all your teacher gifts, co-worker gifts, and cards for those special relatives and friends! 

It's a Big Shot Blog Hop!

This month, Stampin' Up is offering a free Big Shot (or $100 in merchandise) to anyone who signs up as a demonstrator. You can sign up on my Stampin' Up! website or contact me for more information.

In case you weren't sure if you needed a Big Shot (you DO, really!), my friends over at Stampin Addicts have been creating fabulous projects and ideas to convince you! Check them out by visiting these blogs:

1) Rhonda G: Designer Frames
2) Holly (catrules): Leaves #2
3) Sarah (Willsygirl): Fancy Favor Die
4) Yapha: Matchbox Die
5) Lisa (genesis): Box #2
6) Holly P. (HollyLogic): Petite Pocket Die
7) Sharon (createdbyu): Bitty Box and Envelope die
8) Paula (scrapshappen): Perfect Pennants
9) Betty (kittystamp): Blossom Box
10) Carmen: Candy Wrapper Die
11) Sara (lilyinkpad): Milk Carton Die
12) Debra (webdeb): Petal Cone Die
13) Shelley (Packer Fan): Beautiful Butterflies
14) Twila (tjdstampsalot): Two Tags Die
15) Tanya (tanya27): Buttons #5 die
16) Cindy E: Holiday Stocking Die
17) Adriana (escape2stamp): Stocking Accents Die 
18) Kim (s1itcher46): Peek A Boo Frames

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.

Sign up now online at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/amybell/jointhefun or contact me by email for more details.