New Stampers/Scrappers Clubs Forming Now

I have new clubs forming now. I will have nighttime scrappers and stampers club at my home in Mt Juliet, TN. In addition, I will have a nighttime stampers club in Hendersonville, TN and possibly a daytime club in Gallatin, TN. If these are in your area and you are interested in a fun girls night out each month, contact me to save your spot.




Here are the guidelines for my clubs:

Stampers club guidelines: For the stampers club we will make 8 cards each month, (2 of 4 different designs) so you will have a nice variety of cards on hand. I will cover different stamping techniques and use new products on a monthly basis. Each club member will order $20 in product and pay a $5 supply fee each month. The hostess benefits will rotate throughout members. We will draw for hostess months at the beginning of the club. I will need 8 members to start the club. Invite your friends.



Scrappers club guidelines: We will make 2 2-page 12x12 layouts each month. Each club member will order $20 per month in product and pay a $5 supply fee. The hostess benefits will rotate throughout members and we will draw for hostess months at the beginning of the club. I will need 8 members to start the club. Invite your friends.



One additional guideline I am establishing for both clubs is that I will need to keep a credit card number on file for each member. If you miss a meeting and I do not receive your order within 4 days of that meeting, (I usually send at least two emails, one reminding you of the meeting and then one asking for the order), I will charge a basic order to your card for you. The basic order will include Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack for in-colors $19.95 and a classic stampin’ pad in Peach Parfait $5.95 totaling $25.90 before tax and shipping. This will streamline the ordering process and ensure that all members get their orders in a timely manner. I love having my monthly “girls” come stamp with me and I am looking forward to starting the clubs in January.



If you or your friends are interested in starting a monthly stampers club or scrappers club in your area near Middle Tennessee, please contact me.

Build-a-Card Kit Class

Here is a description of my newest class - January 21st at 10 am or 6 pm.  If you want to purchase the class kit to go, you can do so for $25.  If you are local and want to attend the class, it is a fee of $20.  Great way to start the new year.  Have cards on hand when you need them!!

Whether you are a card-making guru or novice you’ll appreciate having these quick and versatile cards on hand when you need them! This card set features the Word Play stamp set and the Build-A-Bear Workshop Pawsitively Prints II Designer Series Paper. The simple card bases feature layers of colors and patterns that coordinate with any of the greetings and card candy accents you choose to add for any occasion. You’ll love saving time and money when you have these ready-to-customize cards on hand!



Products Used:

Stamps

• Word Play stamp set



Paper

• Build-A-Bear Workshop Pawsitively Prints II Designer Series Paper

• Poppy Parade

• Pear Pizzazz

• So Saffron

• Tempting Turquoise

• Early Espresso

• Crumb Cake



Ink

• Early Espresso



Accessories

• Designer Buttons-Brights

• Glimmer Brads-In Color

• Trinket Keys

• Rosettes – Vanilla

• Linen Thread

• Stamping Sponge

• Punches: 1” and 3/4” Circles, Boho Blossoms Punch, Crop-A-Dile

• Adhesives: Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, SNAIL, Sticky Strip

• Envelopes: Medium Very Vanilla, Clear Translucent

• Non-Stampin’ Up!: Wax Paper, Velcro™ dot

12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 12

I hope that you have enjoyed seeing the 12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting and gotten some good ideas and fun projects to do during this season.  Here is the last one. 

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This one is made from lots of items from the Holiday Mini.  Here are your supplies:

Bells & Boughs Stamp Set #120831, $19.95 wood mount, 121142, $14.95 clear mount

Waffle paper, #120984, $9.95

1/2" seam binding cherry cobbler, #120992, $6.95

Extra Large Decorative Label punch, #120907, $16.95

Soft Suede cardstock and ink

Very Vanilla cardstock

Cherry Cobbler cardstock

Designer Series Paper Deck the Halls #120810, $9.95

Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border punch, #119275, $15.95

Vintage Wallpaper textured impressions folder, #120175, $7.95

Cut a piece of soft suede paper into 3" x 5 1/2" piece and run it through the big shot using the vintage wallpaper impressions folder.  Cut off the right side top corner and flip it over and use it as a template on the left side to cut that corner off too.  Then stamp your poinsetta image onto the vanilla paper and cut it to fit your tag, punch a dotted scallop piece from cherry cobbler and cut it in to and adhere it behind the vanilla. Color in your poinsettas.  You can also add some glitter or rhinestones for a little shine.  Cut your waffle paper and crinkle it up and add it under the poinsetta piece.  Now cut a strip of DSP Deck the Halls and layer it on to your tag piece, a punched decorative label, cut in half at the top and bottom of where the poinsetta decoration will be and then add the poinsetta decoration.  Hole punch the top of the tag and tie some binding into the top for a hanger.  These tags can be really extravagant.  For another vintage tag idea, see this link on my website.   Have a beautiful, craft filled holiday!!!

Retired Stamp Sets on Ebay

Hey everyone.  Just a quick note to let you know that I have listed a bunch of my retired stamp sets and old paper cardstock colors on Ebay.  If you are interested in something retired, chances are you may find it.  Happy hunting!

New Stampers and Scrappers Club Starting in January

If you are in the Nashville, TN or surrounding area you might be interested in these monthly clubs:

The new monthly stampers and scrappers clubs will restart in January. If you are interested in reserving your spot, please email me. I will set the dates according to member preferences. Monday nights seem to be popular but please let me know what works for you. I will also consider adding daytime clubs if enough people are interested. It is a great monthly girls night out and we have a lot of fun at the clubs, not to mention that you always have great cards and scrapbook pages on-hand to use.


Here are the club guidelines: For the stampers club we will make 8 cards each month, (2 of 4 different designs) so you will have a nice variety of cards on hand. I will cover different stamping techniques and use new products on a monthly basis. Each club member will order $20 in product and pay a $5 supply fee each month. The hostess benefits will rotate throughout members and we will draw for hostess months at the beginning of the club. I will need 8 members to start the club. Invite your friends.

The scrappers club will work in a similar fashion. We will make 2 2-page 12x12 layouts each month and I will cover different scrapping techniques. Each club member will order $20 per month in product and pay a $5 supply fee. The hostess benefits will rotate throughout members and we will draw for hostess months at the beginning of the club. I will need 8 members to start the club. Invite your friends.

One additional guideline I am establishing this time, is that I will need to keep a credit card number on file for each member. If you miss a meeting and I do not receive your order within 4 days of that meeting, (I usually send at least two emails, one reminding you of the meeting and then one asking for the order), I will charge a basic order to your card for you. The basic order will include Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack in in-colors $19.95 and a classic stampin’ pad in Peach Parfait $5.95 totaling $25.90 before tax and shipping. Hopefully this will streamline the ordering process and ensure that all members get their orders in a timely manner. I love having my monthly “girls” come stamp with me and I am looking forward to starting the clubs in January. I hope to hear from you soon!

12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 11

We are getting close to the end and I know you need gift tags during this season so here is another one.

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Here is what you need:

Crumb Cake cardstock, #120953, $6.95

Bashful Blue Cardstock, 111352, $6.95

Certainly Celery Cardstock, 105125, $6.95

Whisper White cardstock, #100730, $8.50 (40 sheets)

Real red 1/8" taffeta ribbon, #119251, $5.95

Glimmer Brads #121006, $4.95

Jolly Old Saint Nick stamp set #121711, $24.95 wood mount, #121321, $17.95 clear mount

Two Tags Die for the Big Shot, ##115954, $21.95

Scallop Trim Border punch, 118402, $15.95

Run the crumb cake through the big shot usingthe two tags die.  Stamp your snowman on the bashful blue paper and then tear it to the correct size to fit on the tag.  Stamp it again on crumb cake and cut it out.  Attach to the blue piece.  Stamp your sentiment on the white paper and cut it into a banner shape and add the glimmer brad.  Tie your red ribbon on the top of the tag.  Then use the scallop trim border punch to punch a piece of celery paper for the bottom.  Add the ribbon on top and you have a cute little tag to use on your presents.  Happy wrapping!

Groupon comes out tomorrow!!

Well, tomorrow is the big day!  My Groupon is coming out.  I am so nervous.  It is a great deal so I am hoping we will sell alot of them!  Check it out if you are on the  Groupon email list or just go to Groupon.com.  You can do a $40 kit and class for $20.  You get to come and make 7 projects and learn all about stamping.  If you are local to the Nashville area, I would love to meet you!

12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 10

Gingerbread man tag
How cute is this little gift tag?  I know we all need them this time of year so here is an easy one. 

This one uses the Big shot die cut machine to create the tag. You will need:

Northern Frost decorative strip #120901 $21.95
Northern Flurry Textured impressions folder #120902, $7.95
Got Treats Stamp Set #119114 $24.95 wood mount, #120627 $17.95 clear mount
1 1/4" circle punch #119861, $15.95
1 3/8" circle punch #119860, $15.95
Crumb Cake cardstock, #120953, $6.95
Early Express cardstock # 119686, $6.95 and ink #119670, $5.95
Whisper white cardstock #100730, $8.50 (40 sheets)
Whisper White 3/8" taffeta ribbon #109070, $6.95
Two Tags Bigz Die #115954, $21.95
Short & Sweet stamp set #115060, $17.95
Teeny Tiny Wishes #115370, $36.95
Early Express Marker #119680, $3.50

Run your Crumb Cake cardstock through the big shot using the two tags die to make your tag.  Leave it folded out.  Run your tag through using the impressions folder and sponge a little white ink onto the snowflakes to make them pop.  Then run whisper white cardstock through using the northern frost strip and use one of the snowflakes to decorate your tag.  You can add a bit of sparkle with a rhinestone jewel #119246, $4.95 in the middle of the snowflake.  Then stamp your gingerbread man on whisper white and punch out with the smaller circle then punch a 1 3/8" circle from early expresso.  Layer onto the tag.  Then stamp your sentiments using the marker instead of ink so that you can ink only the words you want to use on the stamp.  Add your ribbon at the top and you have a lovely little tag.  Have fun!

Items for Sale at Vendor Booth Tonight - Great Gift Ideas

Thought you might enjoy these pictures of some of the items that we will have for sale tonight at Nashville City Club's Holiday Extravaganza.  Hopefull they will sale, but if they don't, you can purchase them.  Just let me know what you may be interested in. 

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This is the super cute red polka dot 12x12 album.  The ribbon is striped riding hood red and is on the clearance rack on the website for only $1.99 for 10 yards~!  It would be great on Christmas cards or gifts too!  Shop here

Here are some of the inside pages created with the Christmas Cheer Simply Scrappin' kit. I shamelessly copied these ideas from my upline, Julie Salva.  Thanks Julie!

Ok, so this is not a scrapbook page and she is not for sale, but my cat, Meeko, decided that after I finished taking photos, she would try out the photo set up area as a bathing area.  Nice huh? 

Alright and here is a picture of my stamped  candle created using the Scenic Season stamp set. 

 Here is a picture of the wine bottle gift tags.

And here is a picture of my stamped tiles using Stazon ink. 

12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 9

Here is a non-traditional type Christmas card that I thought was so clever using the Ornament Punch.

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Very cute huh?  I like the pink and brown.  Ok, this is what you need to create this card:

Ornament punch #119847, $16.95

Scallop Edge Border Punch #119882, $15.95

1" medium circle punch, #119868, $10.95

Delightful Decorations Stamp Set #116517, $21.95

Patterns paper (I suggest Patterns Designer Stack Subtles 117152, $19.95 or Lap of Luxury Designer Paper #120436, $9.95 - any pink designer paper will do)

Early Expresso cardstock 119686, $6.95

Crumb Cake cardstock #120953, $6.95

Pretty in Pink cardstock #100459, $6.95

Early Expresso ink #119670, $5.95

Four the Holidays stamp set #116921, $13.95

Jewels pearls #119247, $4.95

Have fun with it!

WOW - a Great Sale!

Stampin' Up! has outdone themselves now.  Check out these sales items.  I can't believe they are doing this during the same time that the demonstrator starter kit is half off.  With that deal you can get the $300 of product in the starter kit for $87.50.  That is crazy enough but now they are offering the My Digital Studio suite software and designer fabric for half off plus free shipping on orders over $150 and lots of other items that are 20-50% off.  Don't miss this if you want any Stampin' Up! products for Christmas.  Save big right here.  I really can't believe all the stuff they have on sale.  Have fun shopping!!!!

12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 8

Check out this adorable easy card!  This is a swap I received from Elaine Wright.  Such a cute idea!

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Here is your list of necessary products for creating this fabulous card.

Peaceful Season (level 2 hostess set #121124 clear, 120819 wood)

Cherry Cobbler ink #119788 $2.95 and paper #119685 $6.95 (24 sheets)

Brushed Gold paper #102935 $7.95 (10 sheets)

Very Vanilla paper #101650 $8.50 (40 sheets)

Gold Waffle Paper  #120984 $9.95 for 2 rolls

Real Red 1/4" ribbon #119251 $5.95 (10 yards)

After punching the Ornamnet punch in the Very Vanilla, mark its position on the brushed gold paper, place adhesive in the markings and add a small amount of batting.  Put adhesive around the batting and place square of waffle paper over it.  Add more adhesive on the back of Very Vanilla cardstock around the ornament opening to hold it down around the waffle paper.  Assemble your card.  To purchase your supplies go to http://www.janicejones.stampinup.net/ and click on shop now and enter the numbers above.  (You will need to place a $300 order to be eligible for the Peaceful Season hostess set.) 

Have fun and see you next time!

First Time for Everything - Half Price Starter Kits!!!

Well, there is a first time for everything. Stampin' Up! has cut the price of the starter kits in half!!! Unbelievable! If you need a good stamping starter kit or digital starter kit, this is it! You can get over $300 worth of product for $87.50 and pick your stamp sets and cardstock. Amazing . . . check it out on my website here

12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 7

Hello everyone.  Here is your next Christmas project.  It is a card that I received in a swap from Mary Rager.  It is so pretty.  I just may have to use it as my Christmas cards this year!

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She uses the following supplies:
Northern Flurry embossing folder (120902 $7.95)
with the Big Shot
Northern Frost Decorative strip (12901 $21.95)
Scallop punch 2 3/8" (118874 $16.95)
Circle punch 1 3/4" (119850 $16.95)
Pearl  Jewels (119247 $4.95 for 150)
Glass Glitter Silver (120995 $3.95 for 1 oz)
Brushed Silver paper (100712 $7.95)
Whisper White  (100730 $8.50)
 Night of Navy (100867 $6.95)
Tags til Christmas stamp set (120847 wood mount/121169 clear mount $30.95/$22.95)
Sponge
Platinum Shimmer Paint (116807 $5.95)

 Just run your Night of Navy paper through Big Shot on the embossing folder then cut some snowflakes from whisper white paper and add those. Use the sponge to add some shimmer paint around the edges of the Night of Navy paper.  Then punch out your scallop from the brushed silver paper.  Stamp your snowman on whisper white paper and punch him out. Color his scarf and hat red, then add glue and glitter.  Attach it all to your card and you are done.  So cute!!



12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 6

Hello everyone.  I hope you are having a great November.  It is a busy, busy month for me.  Last weekend, fall festival vendor booth, last night vendor/teacher at a church festival, tomorrow another fall festival booth.  Whew.  I will be glad when it slows down a bit but . . . not sure when that will be from the looks of my calendar.  Oh well, your next project is a beautiful stamped candle.  These candles are really fun to make if you like playing with the heat tool (100005 $29.95)

Ok, first you need to choose a solid color candle (preferably colored all the way through).  The size of the candle can vary according to which stamp you choose to use. 

Second stamp your image on a piece of wrapping tissue, preferably white, or a light color, then you can color it in if necessary with markers or not if it is a solid stamp.  Now, you may notice that I used a retired stamp set.  Sorry, you cannot buy this one from Stampin' Up! anymore.  However, I will give you a list of stamp sets that would work really well on candles. 

Once you have your image stamped and colored you want to trim around that piece of  tissue pretty close to the image.  Hold your tissue paper around the candle where you want the image to be.  Use a longer piece of tissue and place it on top of your image tissue and around the candle so that you have a "handle" to hold while you heat it and it won't burn your fingers.  Once you have the image in place, heat the tissue until you see the candle begin to sweat.  Once it does, keep heating for just a moment longer until your whole area around the image is "sweaty".  This means you have melted just enough candle to envelope the tissue. Now you can peel off the "handle" tissue and you have a nice image melted into your candle.  Note:  Do not heat your candle so much that it drips or it will be misshapen. 

Now you can wrap your candle in cellophane paper and tie some ribbons on the top and put a tag on it if you wish.  Have fun!
Here is your picture:

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Some stamp sets that work well for this are:

A Wish for Peace (111614 $16.95)

Good Cheer (115326 $22.95)

Home for Christmas (111756 $18.95)

A Cardinal Christmas (111760 $23.95)

Come to Bethlehem (118732 wood mount/120591 clear mount $19.95/$14.95)

Fireside Christmas (120827 wood mount/121136 clear mount $16.95/12.95)

Let me know if you need some help!! Have fun!

Christmas Cheer Simply Scrappin' Cards

Hi everyone.  Just wanted to let you know that I just posted pictures of the 25 cards you can make from 1/2 of a Christmas Cheer Simply Scrappin' Kit (117401).  These are really easy and fun cards to create.  I am holding a class on November 9 at 10 am or 6 pm at my home studio.  I need your rsvp if you are interested.  I can also get you the "class to go" kit if you want to make them at home.    You can order your scrappin' kit at my online store.  Have a great day!

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12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 5

Well, I have to apologize.  I am late getting this post on my blog - so sorry!!  Okay last week's project is a little box made with the Big Shot. It is really easy and really cute!  Just use the Bitty Box & Envelope die (115967 $42.95) and run a piece of pink pirouette paper through it.  Once you have your little box just fold it along the score lines and then add a piece of the Candy Cane Christmas paper (120809 $11.95) which coordinates perfectly to the top of the box.  This piece needs to be 2 1/4" square.  Then punch out a real red piece using the wonderful XL Decorative Label punch (120907 $16.95).  Then stamp an ornament in baja breeze ink onto whisper white paper using the image from Tags Til Christmas stamp set (120847 wood mount/121169 clear mount $30.95/$22.95) then punch it out using the ornament punch (119847 $16.95).  Add a red glimmer brad in the middle of the punched ornament.  Layer your pieces on the top of the box and you have a great little gift box for Christmas in some untraditional Christmas colors.  Here is the picture of the project.  You can order the supplies for this project at my online store

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Absolutely Fabulous Thanksgiving Card

Ok, I know everyone likes different styles but I absolutely adore this Thanksgiving card.  It is so wonderful.  Again we are using the Day of Gratitude stamp set (121148) $18.95 (clear set) plus we use the coordinating paper Autumn Spice (120808) $11.95 but what I think really sets this one apart is that we use a vintage brad and the Victoria crochet trim (118481) $6.95.  Love it!!!!  Enjoy!

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If you would like to order supplies for this card you can do so at my online store and if you have any questions about how to make it, please post in the comments section! 

New Thanksgiving Card

Hey - check out this Thanksgiving card that I made at our group retreat.  I like the simplicity of it and loved the sentiment.  The stamp set is Day of Gratitude (121148) $18.95 from the Holiday Mini.  I also used the new dotted scallop ribbon border punch (119275)  $15.95  and as you can see from the picture I am not so great with it!  LOL  Second time was better!  Practice makes perfect, right?   Have a great day!

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If you want to purchase supplies, you can do so at my online store

Christmas Cheer Simply Scrappin' Cards

Here are ten of the 25 cards you can make at my Christmas Cheer card class on November 9 at 10 am or 6 pm.  If you are local to Mt Juliet, TN, please RSVP by October 30 so I can order supplies.  The class is $30 for 25 different Christmas cards.  We use all kinds of accessories including big shot embossing folders and stamps to embellish the cards.  The class takes 2 1/2 to 3 hours to complete but it is fun!  Hope to see you there. 

12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 4

Hello everyone.  Here is a neat little candy holder for Christmas.  This is a cute gift for mail carriers, UPS guy, anyone that you might want to give a little something to at Christmas time. 

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Here are the supplies you need:

Window Sheets (114323) $4.95
Sticky Strip (104294) $6.95
Big Shot Candy Wrapper Die (120890) $32.95
Taffeta ribbon Marina Mist (119257) $5.95
Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper (120809) $11.95
Candy of your choice

Run your window sheet through the Big Shot and cut your die piece.  Cut a piece of  designer paper to 2" x 6".  You can score it at 1 1/4" and then 1 1/2" and repeat on the long side if you want to but it is not really necessary.  It conforms to the creases in the window sheet when you put it inside.  Put it inside with your candy and fold up your window sheet die cut piece. You will fold it along the creases and bunch up your ends.    I did add a little adhesive on the designer paper to keep it in place.  Adhere your window sheet together with sticky strip. Tie your ribbon on the ends and you have a cute little gift!  These are so easy you could make lots of them.  They would also be fun for Halloween treats or treats on the Thanksgiving table.  If you would like to purchase the supplies for this project go to my website online store

Back from Disney - Thanksgiving scrapbook pages

Hi everyone.  We are back from our very busy Disney vacation!  It was fun but very tiring.  We never really had any downtime.  Well, kiddos are back at school today and I am working on my scrappers club projects for tonight.  Here is a preview of the Thanksgiving pages we will be making tonight.  I am loving this designer paper from the Holiday Mini.  Here is your recipe:  Stamp set is Day of Gratitude (120835) $26.95 for wood mount and (121148) $18.95 for clear mount, Designer Series Paper is Autumn Spice (120808) $11.95, Extra large punch Decorative Label (120907) $16.95.  The cardstock is Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip and Vanilla.  I also use some Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon and linen thread.  Enjoy!

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12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 3

Here is a really easy gift bag for Christmas.  This is so easy that you really have no excuse not to bag your small gifts in something adorable!! 

It uses the Mini Lunch Sacks (121031),  the Candy Cane buttons (121718), Jolly Jingles jumbo wheel (120864), the Candy Cane Christmas specialty designer series paper (120809),  from the Holiday Mini Catalog, and some linen thread (104199) from the Idea Book & Catalog. 

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All you do is leave your bag flat and wheel your sentiment at the bottom of the bag.  Then fold over the top and attach your little piece of designer paper, stamp your tag (from Tags Til Christmas (120847 wood mount) (121169 clear mount), in baja breeze ink (111833), then punch out with the 1 3/4" circle punch (119850) and attach it to your bag.  Tie your linen thread through thebutton and around your bag.  Now you have a really cute gift bag.  These are great for teacher gifts, neighbor gifts, just any little gift you are giving during the holiday.  You can order everything at my online store.  Have fun and I will catch you next week!

Paisley Prints Thanksgiving Card

Hello everyone.  Here is a card I got from a swap at the retreat in Alabama.  It was made by Mary Robinson.  It is a very good use of the stamp set Paisley Prints  and the matching wheel, Paisley Party.  It uses Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, More Mustard, Early Expresso and Cajun Craze cardstock, some hemp twine and expresso ink.  I am going to guess that she used versamark on her wheel because it will do the nice tone on tone that you see as the backgrounds.  Cute, cute,  cute! You can purchase everything you need to make this card at my online store

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Spooky Bag

I thought this bag was such a good idea.  Sometimes I like to give out bags of stuff for Halloween and this would be cute and lunch sacks are really inexpensive.  This one was given to me in a swap in Mt Juliet, TN but I don't remember who gave it to me.  It uses the Wicked Cool set (have you may have noticed is one of my favorites), the Spider Web embossing folder, big shot die Top Note, Medium Oval punch and the Extra Large Decorative Label punch.  It also has a little ribbon made from the Deck the Halls Designer Fabric.  All these items can be found in the Holiday Mini Catalog except of course, the lunch sacks.  Hope everyone has a great day!

12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 2

Hello again.  Is everyone getting into the Christmas spirit?  Yes, I am in Disney with my family and we are having a blast but I didn't want you to miss Week 2 so here is this adorable little gift container shared with us by our upline, Phyllis Shepherd. 

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Here is what you will need for this project:

Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper (120809)

Baja Breeze Cardstock (105120)

Real Red Cardstock (102482)

Real Red Satin Ribbon (117286)

Candy Cane Buttons (121718)

Stampin' Store Containers (103649)

Flower, Daisies #2 Sizzix Die (Big Shot) (114520)

Sticky Strip (104294)

Mini Glue Dots (103683)

Linen Thread (104199)

2 1/2" circle punch (120906)

Scallop Square punch (119884)

Extra Large Tag punch (119866)

Tags Til Christmas Stamp Set ( 121169 clear) (120847 wood mount)

First you want to punch your designer paper pieces for the inside.  You will need 2 2 1/2"circles.  Attach your sticky strip to the inside of the bottom and top and then to the top outside.  Then you want to put a strip around the outside of your base.  You will need to use your solid cardstock and run it through the Big Shot twice with each color and then arrange them on the top of the container using glue dots.  Put your ribbon through your button and attach it with glue dots.  Punch your tag in real red and then stamp your sentiment in baja breeze and punch out with the scallop square.  Put the square on the tag and tie it on underneath the flower with linen thread.  You will need to use the ribbon to go around the outside of the container.  You will just trim it when you get all the way around.  The sticky strip holds it very securely.  Fill it with your choice of candy or treats and give it to whomever you choose. 

Happy gift giving.  Let me know if I can be of any assistance.  If you want to purchase the items for this project go to my online store and use the item numbers listed above. 

Halloween Hoot card

I'm so excited about our trip to Disney World tomorrow!  Hope everyone is having a great week.  Just wanted to share another swap card with you that I got from retreat.  If you were a Stampin' Up! demonstrator in my group, you, too, could go to retreat and get these adorable swap cards.  Just go to my website and click on "start your own business" to find out more. 

Ok, so this adorable card was designed by Kelley Bialoskurski and it uses the Halloween Hoot stamp set, Concord Crush, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Pumpkin Pie, and Naturals White cardstock with Basic Gray, Basic Black, Concord Crush and Old Olive ink. The accessories include 5/8" old olive grosgrain ribbon, 1/4" pumpkin pie ribbon, #2 scallop circles die (Big Shot), and watercolor pens.  You can purchase any or all of these products at my online store. 

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Have a great day!

Another Wicked Cool Halloween Card

Just love this card I got at the swap at retreat in Alabama but unfortunately the creator's name is not on the back so I can't give her credit.   It is using the Wicked Cool set and I love the way she used the hat at the top with the glitter brad and lace!  It also has glitter on the web stamp image.  It used white, certainly celery, rich razzleberry and black cardstock.  Go to my online store to purchase your supplies and have fun!

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12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting - Week 1

Hello everyone.  I hope you are having a great Friday.  This is Week 1 of my 12 Weeks of Christmas Crafting.  I love this project.  It is one I did at retreat on September 25 so not hard at all!.  It is Christmas Pillowcases using our beautiful new fabrics.  I'm thinking of making some of these for Christmas gifts this year. 

What you will need for this project is as follows:
 Pillowcase of your choosing
A hot iron
1/8" taffeta ribbon in real red (119251) $5.95
Candy Cane Big Designer Buttons (121718) $8.98
Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric (121715) $9.95
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439) $99.95
Extended Cutting Pads (113478) $19.95
Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (120893) $42.95
Big Shot Fabric Adhesive Roll (122194) $14.95

1.  Simply iron the adhesive onto your fabric.
2.  Die cut the fabric using the Big Shot and the Tasteful Trim die.  To make longer strips, fold the fabric in half before cutting.  Notice the bottom trim piece is actually the in-between on the die.  I like the shape! 
3.  Then peel the transfer sheet off and iron the fabric onto the pillowcase. I did use straight pins to line up my trims before ironing them.
4.  I wanted to give it a little extra so on one side of the pillowcase I ran the taffeta ribbon through the buttons and tied a bow and then sewed them on the pillowcase in my designed position. 
It is a very easy project and I saw so many cute ideas using this method.  Other people at the retreat were decorating tote bags, aprons, tshirts and most anything else you can imagine.   Let your creativity go wild.  Have fun and let me know if you need my help or have questions. 

You can go here to order your supplies: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx

Wicked Cool Treat Box

Here is an adorable Halloween Treat Box that we made at the First Impressions retreat this last weekend.  It is made with the Wicked Cool stamp set (120600 clear, 118738 wood mount) and the Wicked Fun Designer Series Paper (117400) and Basic Black Paper (121045).  The box is created with the Big Shot die called Fancy Favor 115965 and the punches on the front are the 2 3/8" scallop punch 118874, the 1 3/4" circle punch (119850), and the Modern Label  punch (119849).  There are some really cute rhinestone jewels on the corner of the label (119246).  Have fun!

House of Haunts Card

My thanks to "nonstopstamper" for giving me this adorable Halloween card at the First Impressions retreat on Saturday.  I wanted to share it with you because I thought the colors were so great.  It uses the batty punch, the spider web embossing folder and the House of Haunts stamp set (111574).  I believe it utilizes a masking sponging technique.  I love the way it turned out!

Halloween Card with Googlie Eyes!

Here is another Halloween card for you guys. Use stamp sets: Inspired by Nature and Batty for You, ink: craft white, stazon black, cardstock: rich razzleberry, pumpkin pie, old olive and black. Thanks to whoever gave me this card at the swap in Huntsville Alabama. I love the googly eyes! I also love the use of the grass from Inspired by Nature.  So smart . . .

Images © Stampin' Up!

Fall card

Sorry it has been so long since I posted.  My family decided that for fall break we would go to Disney in Orlando.  It is exciting but planning a Disney trip just a few weeks out is crazy!!!!  Ok, here is a cute card we made at my upline's last meeting.  It uses the beautiful French Foliage stamp set from the Holiday mini catalog.  You can check the catalog  here Holiday Mini Shop Now Page.  Have a great weekend!

Stampin' Up! cardstock colors are Crumb Cake and Elegant Eggplant.  Ink is Elegant Eggplant and Soft Suede.  The button on the left is from the Deck the Halls button collection and the one on the right is from the Antique Brad collection on page 187 of the Idea Book & Catalog.  Button is threaded with linen thread.  

Wicked Cool card idea

Here is a really cute and fun Halloween card idea.  It uses the Wicked Cool stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=118738 along with the black lace ribbon and glass glitter from the Holiday Mini Catalog http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=216.   The cardstock colors are basic black, rich razzlebery, old olive,  pumpkin pie and whisper white, of course.  Have fun!

Beautiful Christmas Card

Hi followers:
I have a beautiful Christmas Card idea for you this morning courtesy of a swap from my upline, Julie Salva.  It consists of the elegant level 2 hostess Christmas stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog (that starts today) called Peaceful Season.  It utilizes Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Deck the Halls Designer and Vanilla cardstock.  The vanilla is cut with the Big Shot die Top Note.  The cherry cobbler is run through the Big Shot using the beautiful Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder and it is all tied together with the Always Artichoke seam binding (also in the Holiday mini).  It is a light elegant ribbon.  I just love it.  The greeting is stamped in cherry cobbler and the leaves and berries and stamped using the cherry cobbler and always artichoke markers.  It is easy and beautiful - just the way I like it!!!  If you would like to host a Stampin' Up private class and earn this hostess stamp set, please visit my website at http://www.janicejones.stampinup.net/ and click on "host a workshop".  You can also view the Holiday  Mini Catalog on my website and place orders there too! Enjoy and have a great Wednesday.

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Adorable Halloween Treat Bag

Here is an adorable and easy treat bag we made at my team meeting last night. Uses the mini lunch sacks and the textured impressions spider web embossing folder from the Holiday Mini which starts September 1st. The paper and stamps are from the Big Idea Book & Catalog. Just run your bag through the embossing folder and decorate! It is cool because the embossing imprints both sides of the bags. What a perfectly easy treat bag for Halloween!

Christmas Swap Card

Check out the Christmas Swap Card I just finished for my team meeting tonight.  The Stampin' Sisters are meeting at 6:30 and I am just finishing my swaps!  He he - been busy.  Oh well.  Hope you enjoy.  It uses the new Tags til Christmas set from the new Holiday Mini Catalog.  If you would like to get one, contact me at my website http://www.janicejones.stampinup.net/.  Have a great day!

New Facebook Business Page

Check out my new Facebook Business Page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Made-for-You-Cards/130925283585151  Go there to see all kinds of scrapbook and handmade cards samples.  If you are looking for inspiration, it's a great place.  See you there!

An Upcoming Event for Anyone near Cheatham County, TN

Magnet Board/Chalkboard Easel Class July 11 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Central) Come join us and make a cool magnet board for your kitchen or as a gift. You can also make a chalkboard easel for yourself or as a gift. Both are completely adorable and unique gifts. You can choose one or both gifts to make at the class. The class fee is $12 for one or $20 for both. You must RSVP and let me know what projects you are making. RSVP by Friday July 2. (Class location is on Highway 12 in Chapmansboro).

A Contest for You!

A little contest for you:
On July 9, I'm going to take my laptop and My Digital Studio (the scrapbooking software from Stampin' Up!) and see how many 2009 scrapbook pages I can complete. Send me an email with a guess at how many I complete and whoever is closest will win a prize!  It will be a Stampin' Up! product - give me a guess!  To get more information about My Digital Studio go to http://www.janicejones.stampinup.net/

More Scrapbook Pages

So I figured I would go ahead and share the other pages we did last night at scrappers club.  I thought these were so cute.  "Borrowed" this design from a fellow demonstrator at our team spring retreat in April.  The customers loved making the bee and caterpillar.  All products are Stampin' Up! as usual.  Enjoy!