Hello All!!
Sorry I have sort of been "checked out" of Stamping for the last little while!! After the holidays were through my whole family decided it was time to be sick (myself included, and I don't get sick!!) After the rounds were made we have had a hard time getting back to the routine, but hopefully we are about there!!
With that said, hopefully everyone had a fabulous holiday and are ready to "Get Stampin'!" Stampin' Up! has their FABULOUS SALE-A-BRATION PROMOTION going on now!! For every $50 you spend you get a FREE STAMP SET!!! Check out my website today to earn your free stamp set!!
Also it is time once again to begin our monthly stamp club. Usually we have this on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, however this month I have postponed it to the 4th Tuesday. This will be February 23 at 7:30. Let me know if you are planning on participating in our stamp club.
Basically stamp club runs as follows: You commit to participate for the year and place a $25 order each month. By doing this you are entitled to one month of hostess benefits which includes a free hostess stamp set and $15+ of catalog merchandise. Please contact me if you need more information or to sign up for our club. EVERYONE IS WELCOME: novice or experienced!! See you soon and as always Happy Stamping!!

Monday Morning Inspiration

Good Monday (and Snowy) Morning. This weekend we celebrated my daughter's birthday. At her party we made the cutest little hair clips. I used the sizzix dies from Stampin' Up! and the Big Shot to punch out glitter foam (purchased from a local craft store). They turned out so cute and the girls were thrilled! I used the Flower Daisy #2 and Flower Layers #3 Sizzix dies, both available through Stampin' Up! Also, check out the great deals on Big Shot dies during Stampin' Up!'s 12 days of Christmas promotion. Select dies 15-20% off now through December 24th. Shop my online store for more details.
Just a reminder my monthly drawing is coming to an end on Wednesday. To enter simply scroll down to the post that says "December Drawing" and leave a comment about your favorite Stampin' Up! color combo. Have a great week!!

Monday Morning Inspiration

Monday always seems to roll around before I know it. I am excited though. . .it is officially the Christmas Season!! Happy Monday morning and Happy Holidays! May YOUR season sparkle. . .

New Monthly Kits $10

Each month I will offer a pre-cut ready to assemble card kit. This months card kit features Handsome Hunter, Bravo Burgundy, and Very Vanilla. The kit comes with supplies to create 10 cards. I will recommend a stamp and ink pad to use with the card kit, however due to Stampin' Up! policy, stamps and ink pads must be sold separetly. Kits will work with a variety of stamps.

Kit includes everything you see here including 20 gold brads and 3 yards of gold cord. Base of card is Very Vanilla with Handsome Hunter and Bravo Burgandy accents. Sample shown, not included.

Recommended stamp and ink:

Dasher stamp $8.95

Option #1: Versa Mark $7.50 with gold embossing powder $4.75

Option #2: Gold Encore! pad $8.95
You can order kits by phone or email. If you are local to the Salt Lake area you can pick it up from my house or I can ship any where in the US for an additional shipping cost.

December Drawing

Yes. . .I cannot believe that it is already December!! But with December comes a new freebie!! This months freebie is the "Oh So Cute" Dasher stamp!

This month I want to focus on color. Why? You say." Because Stampin' Up! has 48 colors in their 4 color families. In addition to 6 "In Color" colors and 7 "neutrals". Stampin' Up! is the master of colors. My sister and joke that we describe colors now, based on Stampin' Up! colors. Ok. . .back to the subject of this months drawing.

To be entered into the drawing all you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite Stampin' Up! color combo is.

If you are not sure what colors Stampin' Up! has simply click on the link to "My Sampin' Up! Website". Click on the "Shop Now" link followed by "Shop by color". This will pull up the 4 Stampin' Up! color families. Choose your favorite and leave me a comment. That is it. . .You are on your way to winning the Dasher stamp!! Drawing will be held on Wednesday, December 16th!

Monday Morning Inspiration

Today's Monday Morning Inspiration shows how simply changing the colors, but using the same basic template you can change the look and feel of the card. The wreath cared features the same wreath as last week, but with a Christmas-y twist.

Monday Morning Inspiration

Happy Thanksgiving week. This weeks Monday Morning Inspiration has a definite fall-ish theme. I thought the 5-petal punch made a great wreath. Touch it off with a bit of twine and the Give Thanks stamp embossed in gold. Don't forget our monthly drawing is coming to an end. I will be doing the drawing on Wednesday November 25. You can enter by becoming a follower, subscribing to my blog or by joining my email list. (Leave a comment if you subscribe or want to be added to my email list so I can enter you into the drawing). You can also enter by signing up for my Christmas Cards class (registration deadline is today!!) or by placing a $25 order by Wednesday. (Stampin' Up! is having a Huge Holiday Sale Online now through November 30. Items are bundled and priced 30-50% off.) AMAZING DEALS!! Be sure to check it out on http://www.hollyf.stampinup.net/ .

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. . .I know I sure will!!

Chistmas Card Extravaganza

Just a reminder for those wanting to sign up for the Christmas cards class. You need to be on my list and I need your class fee by this Monday November 23. I will be ordering the supplies for the kits on Monday evening. Please let me know if you are planning on attending. The class will be held from 7-10 pm on Thursday, December 3. 30 cards in 3 hours. . .what could be better than that?!? See you then!!!

Kit includes:

4 12x12 sheets of textured cardstock

2 12x12 sheets of double sided designer series paper

3 6x12 self adhesive die cuts (card stock stickers)

15 sheets 8 1/2x11 (pre-cut in half to make 30 card bases)

15 yards of ribbon (3 colors) not shown in picture

1 glue stick

Lots of card making fun!!

I will demonstrate how to use this kit to make 30+ Christmas cards.

Monday Morning Inspiration

Is it Turkey Day yet?? My kids are counting down. In honor of the big day here is a cute little turkey to get you in the spirit of the day! This design is courtesy of my talented sister!! Thanks Shell!!

The base of the card is really rust and chocolate chip card stock. The oval and circle punches are used to create the body and feathers of the turkey. This turkey is very quick and easy, my girls love making their own turkey cards for Grandmas with the punches! The even make cute place setting cards.

Simply Said, Thank You

We had a great night at our stamp class last night! Thanks to those who came!! Here is the third card we made last night. Check back on Monday for my first weekly "Monday Morning Inspiration". Each Monday I will post a new project idea.

This card was made from Stampin' Up!'s "Simply Said" stamp set. The base is real red and is accented with mellow moss and so saffron cardstock. It also uses the 5 petal punch.

Monthly Give-Aways

Who doesn't love freebies, especially when stamp stuff is involved?!? Each month on my blog we will have a monthly drawing. I will post the "freebie" and instructions for entering on the first day of each month. I will do a random drawing on the 25th of each month and post the winner.

In honor of my new blog I will have TWO freebies this month, however there isn't as much time to enter so make sure you enter today!!
This month I will be giving away a free stamp set "Sweet Little Sentiments" (set of 8) and 30 Christmas cards made from the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit.

To Enter November's Drawing:
Become a follower on my blog: 1 entry
Post a link on your blog and link it back to mine: 1 entry
Register for one of my classes: 1 entry/class
Place a $25 Stampin' Up! order either through me or my website (see link): 3 entries
Host a Stampin' Up! workshop during the month of December (must be scheduled by Nov 25): 5 entries

Good Luck Everyone!!
And as always Happy Stamping!!

Back to Basics Card Class

Just learning to stamp or love it and looking for fresh ideas. Join us for this fun class November 12. We will learn a couple of techniques including watercoloring with crayons, ink sponging and more. We will make 12 cards (4 each of 3 designs). Class fee is $20. Registration deadline is Wednesday November 4th, so contact me today to register.

Chistmas Card Extravaganza

My Christmas Card Extravaganza Class is coming up December 3rd. The class kit includes supplies to create 30+ Christmas cards. Class fee is $30, registration deadline is November 19th. Contact me for more information or to register.

Class kit (ribbon not shown)

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