December Holiday Extravaganza Stamp camp

Christmas is just right around the corner so it's time for an Holiday Extravaganza Stamp Camp.

It will be held at our usual location at the Boydsville Community Center, on this coming Thursday evening December 4th at 6:30 P.M.

I know everyone is on a tight budget this year, and looking for economically priced projects that are easy on the budget and easy to reproduce for gift giving. I'm proud to announce that this month's projects will do just that, and include one of the cutest ever Chrsitmas Cards, featuring an dimensional snowman and our Felt Flurries snowflakes. We will also be making a great assortment of gifts that are ideal for gift giving to your Co-Office workers, Church Members, Teacher gifts, Stocking Stuffers, etc, consisting lip balm holders, tic-tac breath mint holders, gift card holders, tea bag holders, and more! All are just perfect to use for gifts for those that you like to remember with a little something.

Be sure to reserve your spot and group size will be limited due to I have to purchase additional supplies for class. Reserve your seat by calling 870-566-8898.

Blessings,

Stair Steppin' w/ Punch Pals puttin on the Glitz!

. . . . Puttin on the Glitz!!!

My Little Punch Pals, thought it was time to get into shape for the holidays, so they decided what better way than to climb up on a Stair Stepper, technique that is!

I saw so many adorable cards made over at SCS using the recent technique challege of making stair step cards I just had to give it a try. And what could be more cuter than to use the darlings from the Punch Pals stamp set! Mr Snowman watches over the pile of gifts all the while little penguins are marching all around to and fro delivering presents to everyone and are even bringing home the tree to decorate their igloo.

I hope you can see just how sparkly the snow is and feel the chill of ole Jack Frost while the sprit of the holiday fills the air!!! All images are raised on Dimensionals as well even though they appear flat. Watermark program is on blitz .

Basic method to build a stair step card is to :

Start with a base the size of 10.5 X 5, and

Score at the following measurements: 1 1/4", 2 1/2", 4 1/4", 6", and 8 1/4",

then embellish as you like.

Stamp Set: Stampin' Up! Punch Pals

Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red, Ski Slope DSP, Bali Breeze

Ink: B Black, R. red, Bali Breeze, O. Olive, Pumkin P, Summer Sun, Craft White

Accessories: D. Diamonds, 2 Way Glue, Aquapainters, Red Glitter, Scallop Circle Punch, Big Shot & Top Note Die, 1 1/3" punch, 1 1/4" punch ,1/2" punch, Word Window Punch, Dimensionals.

Enjoy, and Many, Many Blessings!

SU! HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA IS UPON US!

Stampin Up has just announced they will be offering a special promotion starting on Wednesday, November 26!

"What is the Holiday Extravaganza sale?

* The sale is a limited-time, 20 to 50 percent discount on select product bundles from November 26 through December 1, 2008.

* Details on discounted product bundles will be announced when the sale begins November 26.

* Quantities of discounted bundles are limited, so you and your customers should place orders online early.


"Yes, "LIMITED" means you need to place your order ASAP after the sale starts to ensure you get your bundle, as they may sell out rather quickly! So why fight the crowds at the stores, stand in line when you can do your holiday shopping online, and get FREE GIFT WRAPPING FROM ME too! To place your order through me, email me at smilburn@rectorarkansas.com. To place an order online, click on the link in the sidebar, or http://www.sharonmilburn.stampinup.net/ .

NOVEMBER 28-29 SPECIAL FROM ME TOO!
I too am offering a special for first ten people who places an order through me during the Holiday Extravaganza sale. Orders have to be sent to me via email at smilburn@rectorarkansas.com or by phone 870-783-0120 from 9AM - 9PM , on November 28 & 29.

1st person- FREE shipping
2nd person- 10% off entire order
3rd person - FREE package of single-color cardstock
4th person- FREE classic Ink Pad (value $5.25)
5th person - FREE shipping
6th person - FREE package of Designer Series Paper
7th person - FREE classic ink pad
8th person - FREE package single- color cardstock
9th person - 10% off entire order
10th person - FREE shipping

Online orders do not qualify for the above special offerings from me. All orders will be shipped to me and payment must be made by Credit (Visa, MC, Disc.)/Debit card or drop a check off at my house that day.

Christmas Treat Gift Box & Fall Scrappin'

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go. . . . and I'm still in late summer mode with short sleeves!!!!

Oh well to get into the spirit as I love the Christmas holidays with it's meaning and all the glitter and glitz, it's time to be getting ready for the holidays. This is a project I'd like to share with you from a recent stamp camp that I hosted earlier this month. We made these darling Chrtistmas Treat boxes by using a Big Shot "Scalloped Envelope die" with a down home Christmas feel. This type of project has become really popular among Stampin Up Demonstrators and event attendees too, that I just had to share it with you, as I know you would like it too.


After the box is assembled by using 4 cuts of the die, connnecting all the side flaps, a strip of Designer Series paper from the "Holiday Treasures" collection is wrapped around the outside and then the outer scalloped flaps extending upward are folded down. Then the embellishing is up to you! I just love the scalloped look and couldn't wait to use the scalloped circle punch along with the adorable little gingerbread man stamp from the Hostess stamp set "Deer Friends" to adorn mine. Add a little bit of shredded filler to the box (looks like I added a bit too much to one side, hee-hee!), a cello bag filled with holiday candy, and a gift tag then your all set!!!

Who wouldn't love to receive this adorable gift!! Makes for great office gifts, gifts to keep by the door for those guests who drop by during the holidays, teacher gifts and so many more!

And now for my scrapbooking friends,

I'd like to share a 6 X 6 page with you that I made for a recent SCS get together. Using one of the most versatile sets that Stampin Up! has ever created and LOVED by many, is the "Lovely As A Tree" stamp set. this is one set I'll never be without!!!!

The picture doesn't show the detailing enough but I distressed the edges of the Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive mats around the full tree stamp set. the edges were roughed up and inked slightly with Choc. Chip, and accented with a touch of Old Olive Ribbon topped off by a little gold brad, elevated up with dimensionals underneath. Both tree and leaves are stamped with Stazon Black and colored in with an Aquapainter using O. Olive, Pumkin P., Ruby Red, M. Mustard, and C. to Cocoa. Photo mat is Choc. Chip and adorned with Photo Corner punches in Ruby Red, which have been pierced using the Mat Pack. Page cardstock base is B. Banana, and ever so lightly stamped with the speckle stamp from Background Basics set with C. to Cocoa.

Enjoy!

KREATIV BLOGGER AWARD

Over the past few days it come to awareness that some other bloggers have visited my blog and liked it so much that they have recognized me with the Kreativ Blogger Award! I'm so amazed and excited!!! Thank You So Much!

I've only just begun my blog within the last month, and am thrilled to see that people are enjoying it, and liking the projects that I've presented to you, and I plan on continuing in the same manner. It's just like an ongoing celebration!

My special "Thanks" for my nominations go to the following:

Alexandria http://www.southernbluebelle.blogspot.com/

Racheal Brumley http://inspirationsbyrachelb.com/

Now it's my turn to choose to nominate some other blogs with recognition, so please take a look at their wonderful blogs as well and enjoy them as much as I do.

1) Jennifer http://bloggingjenn.wordpress.com/

2) Jackie http://www.jackietopa.typepad.com/

3) Julie http://stamp4life.blogspot.com/

4) Holly http://createsomethingeveryday.blogspot.com/

5) Sam http://alattestampin.blogspot.com/

Kreative Blogger Rules are as follows:

The winner may put the logo on their blog
Put a link to the person who sent you the award
Nominate 5 blogs
Put links to their blogs
Leave a message for your nominees

Don't forget to check out the above blogs and have fun and ENJOY!!!!!!

3 X 3 Scalloped Box Card Gift Sets

I've been busy making these adorable little Scalloped Edge Gift Boxes that will hold a set of 3 X 3 cards and envies lately and can't get enough of them and thought I'd share a couple with you.

My favorite by far is using the Crazy For Cupcakes stamp set, followed by a Bella Rose set that is uses the Red Riding Rose (but it was a C.A.S.E. and NOT shown here), the Pink Pirouette one shown here is one I created using the Dreams DuJour stamp set.



The Crazy For Cupcakes boxed set uses the Sweet Always Designer Series Paper, which was also the inspiration for my Blog banner!

This Dreams DuJour Boxed sets uses the Bella Rose Deisgner Series paper and also some of new In-Colors, Red Riding Hood, Kiwi Kiss, and Pink Pirouette.

Enjoy! As I'm sure you will become just as hooked as I am making these little gems!

Rub-Ons Promotion - 20% OFF!!

Rub-Ons Promotion - 20% OFF!! http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/rub-ons_1108_ESP.pdf
Dates: November 10-30, 2008
Promotion Details: Spend $20 and qualify to purchase any Rub-Ons assortment at 20 percent off ($8.76 per package; regularly $10.95):

• Item # Page # Rub-Ons Description
  111416 178 Chateau Bella
  111417 178 Word Flurries
  111414 178 Hidden Garden
  111277 178 A Perfect Day
  110283 179 Take Note
  111806 179 Chills & Thrills
  111804 179 Chit Chat
  111415 179 Greatest Moments
  111805 179 School Days
  110282 179 Anchored
  112844 11* Old Saint Nick
  112843 17* Season of Cheer
  112735 39** Hidden Garden Blossoms

*From Holiday 2008 Mini Catalog

"Ho Ho Ho" Snow Swirled & "Halloween Night Boo!"

Recently I've held a couple of workshops for Hostesses that have requested to do a scrapbook page at their event(s) and I'd like to share them with you!

The first uses my favorite stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Fall/Winter 08 catalog. "Snow Swirled" and encorporates the new Rub-Ons too! My passion first and foremost is scrapbooking, and always will be, and I love share it with anyone who is willing to give it a try!

I can't resist the new hot holiday colors of this season that includes some of Stampin Up's New In colors for the year. Add a little dimension, and some glitter glitz for a touch of bling to the ornaments & tree, and your all set for the holidays!

Stamp Set: Snow Swirled

Ink: Old Olive, Red Riding Hood, Baja Breeze, and Choc. Chip

Cardstock: Red Riding Hood, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Choc Chip, and Holiday Treasures DSP

Accessories: Scalloped Edge & Circle punch, Ticket Corner punch, Coluzzle, Old St. Nick Rub-Ons, Red Riding Hood Taffeta Ribbon, SU! Red Glitter, Silver Cord

Second layout I 'd like to share is "Halloween Night Boo!"

Again you will notice I couldn't stay away from those fabulous Rub-Ons! This time I layered the word "boo!" onto paper and then cut them out and glued to the cardstock. I also applied a border word strip of the rub-ons (sweet treats)below the striped designer series paper.

And who doesn't just think that the Batty For You" stamp set is the cutest ever! To add some needed dimension, they are applied with some dimensionals, and the grey scalloped edge piece has been paper pierced too! Add a finishing touch of some Kiwi Ribbon and your all set! Trick or Treat!!!

Stamp Set: Batty For You
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Kiwi Kiss, B Black
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, B Black, Kiwi Kiss, Going Grey, Ghostly Greetings DSP
Accessories: Chills & Thrills Rub-Ons, Scalloped Edge & Circle punch, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" circle punches, Black Brads, Kiwi Satin Ribbon, Photo Corner Punch

Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit

Invite the warmth and coziness of the holidays into your home with Stampin' Up!'s Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit. This kit has everything you need to create dazzling handcrafted ornaments decorations, cards, tags, scrapbooks and more this holiday season and memories that will last a lifetime! In fact, if you were to add everything up separately, you get more than $90 worth of merchandise in this kit, all for one low-price of $49.95 (plus S&H and tax).
From November 1st - December 31st (or while supplies last) the Country Living Kit is available for purchase. This kit is convenient because it offers all of the supplies you need to complete elegant ornaments and gift packaging to light up your home during the holidays. The ornaments can also make wonderful handmade gifts for friends and family.

The Holiday Collection Stampin’ Kit (Item #114447, $49.95) includes the following products:

· Holiday Collection stamp set (six stamps)
· Four 12″ x 12″ sheets of die-cut chipboard
· Eight 12″ x 12″ sheets of die-cut Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 4 double-sided designs)
· Four 12″ x 12″ sheets of Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 2 double-sided designs)
· Two 12″ x 12″ sheets of Whisper White card stock
· 25 yds. Silver Metallic cord
· 10 yds. 3/8″ Whisper White taffeta ribbon
· Pretties Kit brads (20)
· Stampin’ Dimensionals
· Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter (1/2 oz.)
· Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
· Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin’ Spot
· Old Olive Craft Stampin’ Spot
· Uninked Stampin’ Spot
· Whisper White Craft Ink refill