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Scentsational Season Shadow Box

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OMG!  This is TSC!  Too Stinkin’ Cute!  I wanted to post this yesterday when I had it done but I couldn’t get a good picture….today’s picture isn’t great but the shadows and glare are at a minimum.  I saw something similar to this on Pinterest so I had to give it a try.  Can I say it again?  TSC!!!

I started with an 8″x 8″ shadow box from one of the big box craft stores.  The designer paper squares are 1 7/8″ x 1 7/8″ and mounted on a square of 2″ x 2″ card stock.  The hardest part was figuring out the size and placement of the squares and what to put on them.  Most of the squares have stamped images that were die-cut with framelits or punched.  Did you notice the center square?  It has a new special item from the upcoming Spring Catalog….a Soda Pop Top!  How fun!  I actually made two of these for gifts and now I’m thinking I really need one for myself!

Ornamental Elegance Kits

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Don’t you love the ornament on the front of the Holiday Catalog?  I haven’t made any yet but I sure want to give them a try.  If you’ve been wanting to make them but don’t have all the pieces and parts now is your chance!  For a limited time only Stampin’ Up! is offering the Ornamental Elegance Kit just for you!

The Ornamental Elegance Kit (item #132832) is $14.95 and includes:

  • Die-Cut Cardstock Elements
  • Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2″ Scalloped Tulle Ribbon
  • Natural Linen Thread
  • Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
  • Large Pearl Basic Jewels

The kit comes with enough supplies to make 10 ornaments.  In addition to the kit, all you need is a glue gun, scissors, and adhesive.  Don’t wait!  Order yours today!

All The Cuteness without All The Work!

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Stampin’ Up! has come up with a couple of really cute gift packaging ideas for you!  Check out these really cute bundles!

The first bundle is the Petite Treats Bundle.  With this bundle you receive 10 little glassine bags, 10 yards of Gumball Green Satin Ribbon and 8 Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt Ornaments.  Too cute!

The Trimmings & Tags Bundle includes 25 Gusseted Cellophane Bags, 25 double-sided Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags and 10 yards of the Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ Sweater Trim!

These little bundles will be perfect for packaging those treats and gifts for co-workers, teachers, neighbors and friends.  Order yours today!

In other exciting news Stampin’ Up! has redesigned their customer website!  It is AWESOME!  Check it out!  You’re going to LOVE it!  Not only is it gorgeous but it’s full of ideas and inspiration for you!  They have even started a Stampin’ Up! blog!  😀

It’s Official!

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It’s official!  I’m going to be a mother-in-law!  Woo Hoo!  My boy finally asked his sweetie Margot to marry him on Sunday while they were hiking in Red Rocks here near Denver.  Did I say Woo Hoo?!   We’re all pretty excited for them.   The first thing many of us said when they told us was “It’s about time!”.  They’ve been together for 7 years.  They started dating in the 11th grade.  She can’t wait to move out to California with him.  Unfortunately she has one more semester to go to get her college degree.  No date or plans yet.  I just hope it’s not another seven years!  😉

Table Decorations

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Hello!  I’m still recovering from Thanksgiving.  Last night we hosted our annual “Left-over Night”.  Yes, just another excuse to get together with friends and eat more but we always have a good time!  This is one of my table decorations from Thanksgiving.  I had all of this Stampin’ Up! tulle in my drawer and wanted something easy to do with it.  Ta-da!  Tie a bow around a wine glass, add a little sand and a candle and you have a table decoration!  This isn’t a great picture but it gives you an idea of what I did.  Change the tulle to Cherry Cobbler and add a red or green candle for your Christmas table.  I do have to give you a little tip.  My wine glasses (12 for $10!) had a narrower top than bowl and once the candles melted we had a bit of trouble getting them out of the wine glass!  Just a little something to think about!  😉

I saw this picture on Facebook yesterday and just had to share.  It was made just for me!  Ha!  😀

 

 

Have You Checked It Out?

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Have you checked out Stampin’ Up!’s Online Extravaganza?  This exciting event only comes once a year and you won’t want to miss it!  There are all sorts of items on sale from 20%-50% off!  This exciting sale goes on for a full 10 days!  Don’t wait though….you don’t want to forget to get all of those great products at a discount!  Stamp sets, punches, accesories!  Woo Hoo!  Check out these great items right now!  Happy Shopping!

Oh…there are door buster specials that are good today only!  Have you wanted the Big Shot or the Big Shot Doctor’s Bag but didn’t want to pay full price?  Today’s the day!  Don’t miss out!

Online Extravaganza 2012

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The Online Extravaganza 2012 begins on Monday November 19th.  Check out all of the great items that will be on sale here: Online Extravaganza 2012.  There are 3  full pages of items ranging from 20%-50% off!  Make your shopping list out now!

Be sure to notice the items that are on sale ONLY on Monday November 19th.  The Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, The Big Shot and the Big Shot Doctor’s Bag will all be 20% off on Monday only!

There are also three items that will be on sale ONLY on Wednesday November 28th.  The Clear Block (A-I) Bundle, the Clear Block Storage Caddy and the Stack & Store Caddy will all be 20% off on Wednesday the 28th only.

All of the other items listed on the sheet will be on sale all 10 days of the sale.  Don’t miss out!  This sale only comes once a year!  Contact me if you have any questions!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

 

French Foliage Welcome

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Stamp Sets: French Foliage, Warm Words (retired)
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Riding Hood Red, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink: Early Espresso, Riding Hood Red, More Mustard, Crumb Cake
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder

Hello!  I made today’s card for the church office.  We had a new assistant pastor start this past week so I made this card for the staff to give him.  I still have a tough time with masculine cards.  It took forever for me to come up with an idea for this one.  I finally decided on the aspen leaf since it kind of says “Colorado” and the new pastor is coming from Ohio.

The card is pretty basic.  I did stamp the aspen leaves on the More Mustard background before embossing it to add a little more dimension to the card.  Simple, yet masculine!

Be sure to check back tomorrow for the link to everything that will be on sale during the Online Extravaganza!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

It’s a Sale!

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Stamp Set: Googly Ghouls
Card Stock: Basic Gray, Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla
Designer Paper: Howlstooth & Scaringbone
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Googly eyes, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Mark your calendars right now for Monday, October 29th!  Stampin’ Up! will be offering all of their stamps at 15% off!!!  It’s the Sell-a-Stamp Spooktacular and you will NOT want to miss it!  Stamp sets, single stamps, background stamps, personalized stamps and cookie stamps will all be on sale!  Woo Hoo!

Start figuring out your order now!  You can place your order on my website just by clicking on the “Order On-Line” button to the right or you can e-mail me or call me with your order.  Just don’t forget to take advantage of this fabulous deal on Monday!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Floral District Circles

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Hello!  No, I did not fall off the face of the earth.  I’m in the Minnesota Homeland, just returned from the wilds of Canada where hubby and I spent the long weekend cutting, chopping and stacking wood with his parents.  The weather was horrible but we had a good time.  We got TONS of wood cut for the rest of the fall and winter to heat the cabin.

Now that I’m back to civilization with internet I can finally add a post or two to my blog.  I apologize for falling so far behind.   Thursday night this week I’m doing a mini Stamp-a-Stack class for my sister and some of her friends.  Needless to say, that was what I was doing right before our trip….I had to choose the cards as well as cut the card stock and pack up everything I would possibly need for the class.

Stamp Set: Friendly Phrases
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Card Stock: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry
Designer Paper: Floral District
Accessories: Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Tools: 1 3/4″, 1″ and 3/4″ Circle Punches, Small Heart Punch

Today’s card is one of the cards for the class.  I CASEd it from my upline Tara.  She has such great ideas that are simple.  I still have a hard time coming up with simple but I’m getting better.  The circles are cut from the Floral District Designer Paper pack.  Isn’t this a great idea?  Just punch out circles from beautiful designer paper and layer them on your card!  I LOVE it!  Simplicity at it’s best.  Add a layer of colored card stock,  some rhinestone jewels and a sentiment and you have a beautiful card!  Don’t be surprised if you see this card at a future class!  😀

It’s time to get ready to head to the mall with my mom.  Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

Beautiful Wonderfall

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Stamp Sets: Wonderfall, Fabulous Phrases
        Card Stock:  Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory           Ink: Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, More Mustard, Raspberry Ripple
Markers: Raspberry Ripple, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede
Accessories: Soft Suede 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Natural Designer Buttons, Mini Glue Dots, Linen Thread
Tools: Stampin’ Sponge, Big Shot, Autumn Accents Die, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack, Color Spritzer Tool

 

 

Hello!  Busy, busy, busy again.  Classes are done for the month and we head out of town later this week.  I’ve been trying to clean up loose ends as well as design cards for a class I’ll being doing at my sister’s in MN.  I also had to design card for my group to make for the church office.  Like I said; busy, busy, busy!  I also want to get my classes for October set so I don’t have to do it when I get home!  I think I need a vacation….oh, yeah….I leave Thurdays!  😀

Today’s card is one that I designed a while ago.  It was a possibility for a swap and/or a class but didn’t make the cut.  Actually, I love it but it isn’t a quick card to make with all the die-cutting, spritzing and sponging.  Sure is pretty though!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

It’s Back to Spool Time!

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Yep, you heard right!  It’s Back to Spool time!  During the month of September you can get a spool of the new Stitched Satin Ribbon in any of the 5 new In-Colors FREE with a $40 purchase!  Isn’t that fabulous?  I LOVE this new ribbon!  It’s so soft and silky and easy to use.  I know you’ll LOVE it to!  Contact me today with your order!  🙂

Bleached Everything Eleanor

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Stamp Set: Everything Eleanor
Card Stock: Perfect Plum, Crumb Cake, Shimmery White
Ink: Crumb Cake, Black StazOn
Accessories: Stampin’ Dimensionals, Dazzling Details
Perfect Plum Taffeta Ribbon
Tools: Aquapainter, Bleach, 1 1/4″ Square Punch, 1 3/8″ Square Punch

Hello!  The BIG Sale went well although I still have lots of items left.  I think I’ll keep them out for classes next week and hopefully get rid of a few more items.  Today’s card is one we made in classes last week.  Isn’t it beautiful?  I CASEd it from my Stampin’ Sister Gina.  Thanks Gina!  😀

I just love this technique!  I stamped the flowers with Black StazOn and then colored them in with bleach.  I did have to go out and buy new bleach as the old stuff I had on hand wasn’t bleaching the paper!  Who would have thought that bleach goes bad?!

Once I stamped the Crumb Cake background I really made it pop by running it through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder.  What a great look!

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

The BIG Sale!

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Don’t miss it!  The BIG Sale is Tuesday August 21st!  9 am – 12 pm and 4 pm  –  8 pm!  Tons of great retired product (and then some)!   Everything is set up (OK…mostly set up!) and ready to go.  Over 200 stamp sets both wood mount and clear mount.  Ribbon, brads, ink pads, card stock, designer paper, paper cutters, paper scorers, cards, card fronts….the list goes on!  Be sure to stop by if you’re in the Denver area.  E-mail me for the address if you need it!  cindy@stampbystampcreations.com.

I will also have some of the new products from Stampin’ Up!’s Holiday Catalog on display for you to check out.  I’ll have my computer set up so you can check out MDS2.  Door prizes, snacks and a make and take….what better way to spend some time!  Be sure to stop on by!  I’d love to see you.

Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!

My Birthday

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Last Saturday was my birthday and I got to celebrate it at the Stampin’ Up! convention in style thanks to my roomies Laura and Cheryl.  They presented my with this lovely tiara and birthday sash.  I also got glow-in-the dark necklace and earings.  Weren’t they sweet?!  I had Laura take this picutre of my on my phone so I could share it immediately with my fans on Facebook!  Did you miss it last week on Facebook?  You better make sure you’ve “Liked” my Stamp by Stamp Creations page there.  If you need to do that just click on the Facebook link  on the lower left side of this page.

Thank you again to all of you who sent me birthday wishes.  Have a great day!  Take care and Happy Stamping!