Holiday Card Stamp Camp samples

The cards above are the 4 cards we will be making at the Holiday Card Stamp Camp on Sunday November 22nd from 1-4 pm. We will be making 2 of each card. The fee for the camp is $20 and also includes 5 holiday tags. If you would like to come, please RSVP by November 14th.

The close-ups of the cards are shown below.

The above card idea was gathered from Heather--see the link on the right side of my blog for Stamp With Heather.

The remaining cards are my own creations.

Halloween Ideas

Isn't this just the cutest little bag decoration? The instructions can be found here http://justjulieb30.blogspot.com/2009/10/wide-oval-pumpkin-tote.html.

I also made a cute card for my little grandson using the sweet treat cups from Stampin' Up. I had seen some ideas out there, but ended up making up my own design for the card.

Here it is before I put the m & m's in.

And here it is with the trap door opened so the candy can be put in or removed without ruining the card. You can also see the inside greeting.

I hope he will enjoy the card.

Gift Tote

My son was planning to give a birthday gift to a friend of his and I offered to make a gift bag. I used some special Washi-type paper and added Stampin' Up's real red ribbon and rhinestone brads to spice it up. I think she will enjoy the tote as a gift too. Don't you just love the color contrast!

Ronald McDonald Halloween Treats

The samples shown below were my project for the Ronald McDonald House yesterday. It has been so wonderful that there are a large group that anxiously await our arrival each month. (Sad that they have to be there so long, but great that we can help to make their stay more pleasant) I barely get in the door, and they come and sit down waiting to see what we have brought this month for them to create. In fact, a little boy asked me if we could come again next week. It is such a rewarding experience being able to share with the families.

The projects shown here were candy covers. They had a choice of skittles or M & M's to staple inside. After all, Halloween is coming up soon!

Have a great week!

One stamp, two uses

I was doing a little creating yesterday with the following card. While I was stamping the sentiment, "Welcome Christmas into your heart," I was thinking to myself how I always want to keep the "Christ" in Christmas. Sometimes people use the term where they replace Christ with an X, and I really do not like that. Then it came to me that I could use this stamp another way.

I used my marker and just colored on the stamp directly coloring only the "Christ" in Christmas and stamped it that way. What a beautiful thought, "Welcome Christ into your heart!"

Just another way that stamps can have more than one purpose! This stamp is from the set called "Heard from the Heart."

Have a wonderful day!

Purse Tote

I saw this great idea on one of the blogs that I follow. I will post a link to the blog soon that gives the instructions on how to make this great tote. It is so easy and fun! It can hold gifts or cards or whatever! Thanks Lyssa! Here is the link: http://songofmyheartstampers.typepad.com/song_of_my_heart_stampers/2009/08/photo-tutorial-mega-tote-bag.html

Decor Elements

Hi!
Sorry I haven't posted recently. Someone hijacked my computer, so I was unable to log on to my blog. I am hoping all is fixed now.
Anyway, I wanted to post on my official Stampin' Up 5 year anniversary on Wednesday. I received my 5 year pin in the mail, so that is very exciting!
My daughter helped me to put up my beautiful Thoughts & Prayers decor elements tree on our dining room wall. It was great to have her help to get it centered and balanced properly. She noticed that it has 5 branches and decided that each one stands for one of our 5 children. She decided that the branch on the far right would be "her" branch. My youngest son claimed the one on the far left. I am sure the other kids will want to claim theirs when they come to visit next. Hmmm, maybe I can find a way to decorate it seasonally without harming the original.
I haven't decided if I will add some other pieces on the wall with the tree. I enjoy looking at it every time I sit down at the table!
If you are interested in finding out more about our decor elements line, just let me know! I can even have a decor elements workshop just for you!
I am in the process of being certified on the new MY DIGITAL STUDIO that is coming on October 1st! If you like the idea of digital scrapbooking, MDS takes it to the next level and enables you to make cards and books as well. Let me know if you are interested in a demonstration!
Have a great Friday!