December's Stamp Club Projects

These were the projects we made at my December stamp club classes.  The cards at the top are made with the Christmas Cuties stamp set - which is retiring on January 4.  The 3D item we made was a square pillow box.  Unfortunately the pillow box thinlit and coordinating stamp set are also on the retired list.  This is such a versatile die - it makes a nice sized box and there are ways to make it even bigger, like the one at the top right.  You can click on the pictures below to purchase these items before they are gone for good!

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See you next year!

Kathy

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Paper Pumpkin December 2015

Look what arrived in my mailbox this month!  Paper Pumpkin is a monthly craft kit that is delivered to your mailbox each month.  I was debating about what kind of calendar to make this year - and now all work is done for me.  I can't wait to see what will arrive in next month's box!

If you would like to join the fun - you can sign up by clicking on the Paper Pumpkin link at the top or bottom of this page.  You can cancel at any time (but why would you?)  You can also skip a month or two or more.  And the best part is that if you are a subscriber (even if your subscription is on hold) you can purchase refills and past kits!

You can also purchase 1, 3, 6, and 12 month subscriptions.  Click on your choice below and wait for the fun to begin.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

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Christmas Cuties!

 Merry Christmas!  

We made these cards at my December stamp club classes.  I had to ink up this stamp set before it retires on January 4.  I bought this set thinking that I would use it to make cards for the children in my preschool class.  But that never happened!

Click on the picture below to buy this stamp set before it is gone!

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Kathy

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Support the Grassfield High School Orchestra

Regular Blog Readers: This post will stay at the top until the fundraiser is over.  Scroll down to see new project ideas.

From now through December 23 - I will donate 20% of online orders from my MY STAMPIN' UP! WEBSITE to the Grassfield High School Orchestra.  

DETAILS:

You must shop from my website:   CLICK HERE TO GO THERE NOW!

You must place your order online using the hostess code: MK644SEM

Your order must be placed by December 23, 2015

That's it!  How much easier can it get?!

You may share this link and code with anyone in the USA

 &

I will donate 20% of those orders, too, as long as the code MK644SEM is used at checkout!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Here are a few things that would make great gifts:

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Window Swing Card

This is the Window Swing Card we made at my November stamp club meetings. In an earlier video I demonstrated how to paint the flower.  In this video, I show you how to put the card together to make it swing open.

In the video, I made a mistake when talking about the Curvy Corner Trio Punch.  The slot is a ribbon slide - for adding ribbon to your projects.  (Not for buttons!)

Below are some of the cards my stamp club members made using different colors of card stock and ink.

Pacific Point and Basic Black

 Cajun Craze and Delightful Dijon

Pacific Point and Cajun Craze

Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey

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Kathy

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White Wash Watercolor Technique

 These are cards we made at my stamp club classes in November.  We stamped and heat embossed the flower and then colored it with I call the White Wash Technique.  Watch the video below to see how I did it.

I encouraged everyone at my classes to choose their favorite ink and card stock colors. Several stampers chose Blackberry Bliss, which is the ink color I used in the video.  Below is the card Karen made - it is just beautiful!

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Kathy

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Thankful

This was one of the cards we made at my November stamp club classes.  It was quick and easy to make.  I was inspired by a SWAP card that was on display at the Stampin' Up! OnStage event I attended in Baltimore last month.


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Kathy

Pilgrim Projects

I am still catching up with posting my stamp club projects.  Here are two projects we made at my November classes - a Pilgrim card and matching Fry Box.  I CASED these projects from Tami White, another Stampin' Up! demonstrator.  I was searching Pinterest and found these cute projects.  They are easy to make - the trickiest part is cutting the scallop for the fry box.  Just tricky - not difficult!

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Kathy

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November Stamp Club Projects

Here are the projects we made at my November stamp club classes.  The Thanksgiving cards were quick and easy - and we tried a new technique and fancy fold with the flower card.  Stop back to learn more details about each project.

CONTACT ME if you would like information about my stamp club classes.  Have a fun time and earn FREE Stampin' Up! merchandise at the same time.  No monthly obligation!

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Kathy

October's 3D Project

 At my October stamp club classes, my stampers could choose to make one of these cute boxes using the Curvy Keepsake Box Thinlit Dies from Stampin' Up!  The "boobie" box was in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, of course.  And the Scarecrow was just a cute fellow I found on Pinterest.

The Curvy Keepsake box is so versatile.  Below are examples of other boxes we have made at my club meetings in the past.

The boxes are so easy to make and there are so many different things you can make.  Check out even more ideas on my CURVY KEEPSAKE BOX PINTEREST BOARD

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Kathy

Tin Of Cards

This was one of the cards we made at my October stamp club classes.  We used the 2015-2017 In Color card stock, ink, envelope paper and Blossom Accents to make this card - all from Stampin' Up! of course.  The color of this card is Mint Macaron.

The "happy birthday' greeting comes from the Tin of Card stamp set.  The stamp set was designed to coordinate with the Tin of Cards Project Kit.  But it is a great set with a lot of nice greetings - suitable for many occasions.

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Kathy

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It's Paper Pumpkin Time!

Here's what came in November's Paper Pumpkin kit. What an awesome kit!  Everything to make 10 cards was delivered right to my mailbox!  Watch the video to see how easy it is to put these cards together.  This kit was so popular that the refill kits sold out in a matter of days!

If you would like to have a creative escape delivered to your mailbox each month - sign up now!  Make sure to use the link at the top or bottom of the page. Sign up by the 10th to get this month's kit. 

EMAIL ME if you have any questions or need help.

VISIT MY STAMPIN' UP! WEBSITE to see past Paper Pumpkin kits you can buy - BUT ONLY If you are a subscriber!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Happy Scenes

At my October stamp club classes, my stampers chose to make one of the following cards:

I like to give my stampers a choice - so that they make a card they like and will (hopefully) use.  All of these cards were made using the Happy Scenes stamp set by Stampin' Up! This stamp set has a lot of images and greetings for the fall and winter holidays.  WARNING - it will be retiring soon - so if you want it, you better buy it before it is gone!  You can save 15% when you bundle it with the Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies.

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Club members, please use the hostess code: MPAPRR6K  if you chose to place your order online.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

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October Stamp Club Projects

I was getting ready to post November's stamp club projects, when I realized that I never posted October's projects!  I really have to get better at staying on top of things!

At our October meetings, my stampers chose which of the window scenes they wanted to make: Halloween, Fall, or Christmas.  I like to offer choices so that everyone goes home with a card that they can use.

They also could choose which of the In Colors they wanted for making the "Happy Birthday" card and matching envelope.  The cards shown here are Tip Top Taupe, Delightful Dijon, and Mint Macaron.  The Watermelon Wonder and Cucumber Crush colors were the favorites and so I ran out of those colors.

Finally, our 3D project was to make either the "Boobie Box" or  the Scarecrow, using the Curvy Keepsake Box Die.

Check back for more more details about each project.

CONTACT ME if you would like information about my stamp club classes.

VISIT MY STAMPIN' UP! WEBSITE to shop 24/7 and to see my calendar of events.

Club members - if you would like to place your order online, please use the hostess code: MPAPRR6K

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

December's Scripture Writing Plan

Here is December's Scripture Writing Plan from Sweet Blessings. 

Last month I shared this idea as a way for my stamp club members to use the Creative Journals they made earlier  in the year.

I think this is a great way to focus on what is really important at this time of the year.  So I hope you will join me in taking a few minutes each day in December - to write the verses and reflect on God's Word.

Club members - if you take the challenge and write the Scriptures in December - bring your journal to our December meeting and receive a special gift from me!

if you would like more information about my stamp clubs, please EMAIL ME for information.

Club members, if you would like to place your order online, please use the hostess code: MPAPRR6K

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Kathy

Last Day to Save Big!

Today is the last day for Stampin' Up!'s  Online Extravaganza Sale!

CLICK HERE to see the items that are on sale and to shop 24/7.

Or CONTACT ME if you would like help with placing your order.

Stamp Club members - if you would like to place your December order, please use the hostess code: MPAPRR6K

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Countdown to Christmas - 1 month!

It's hard to believe that Christmas is just one month away.  I have been posting Christmas cards all year long on the 25th of each month.  AND I have taken my own advice and made several cards each month.  I have a nice collection of cards completed and I hope to find time over the long Thanksgiving weekend to address them and get them in the mail.

Below are the last set of Christmas cards for 2015.  These are SWAP cards from the Stampin' Up! OnStage event I attended last week in Baltimore.  Hope you have been inspired to make and send your Christmas cards this year!

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Kathy

Your First Sneak Peek!

These are the gifts I received at the Centre Stage event I attended last Friday night.  It was a special dinner and training event for about 80 demonstrators who achieved a certain level with Stampin' Up!

 This is a cute calendar/notebook. 

And this is an awesome bag filled with lots of Stampin' Up! embellishments.

Here is the swag I received at Friday's main event - OnStage.  A cute tote bag, water bottle, pens, and another calendar/notbook. Hmmm - I see another contest in the near future to give that away!

Below is what you have been waiting for!  The covers of the Occassions and Sale-A-Brations catalogs. 

I already placed my pre-order of select items from the Occasions catalog!

Below are the products that I received at the On Stage event.

Come to stamp class this weekend to see these products and the INSIDE of the catalogs!

But we can't forget about the Holiday catalog.

CLICK HERE to see the list of products that are retiring from the Holiday Catalog,

CLICK HERE to see order those products and to see my calendar of events.

Club members - if you want to place your order online, please use the hostess code: ZTBRFVA3

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Oh, what fun!

I just got back from the first ever On Stage Stampin' Up! event!  Oh, my goodness!  We had such fun!  It started for me with a special dinner and training for leaders on Friday night.  Then Saturday was a full day of training with a sneak peek at the Spring/Summer Occasions catalog. IT IS AWESOME!!!! 

We had a chance to try out several stamp sets and new products.  I can't wait to show you some of the new stamp sets and tell you about the new products!  Check back early Tuesday morning if you want to see the goodies I received.  We are not allowed to show anything until then - which is why I am hiding the ADORABLE stamp set that I won from the Prize Patrol!

Attending these Stampin' Up! events are always fun because I get to reconnect with old friends and make lots of new one - including Jim in the photo above.  Good thing he was wearing an apron with lots of pockets.  He took a photo of all of us using everyone's phone plus two cameras.

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CLICK HERE to visit my Stampin' Up! website.  Shop 24/7 and see my calendar of events.  Classes are this weekend - so RSVP for your preferred time!

Club members - if you want to place your order online, please use the hostess code: ZTBRFVA3

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Contest Time

I like to give homework to my stamp club members, and every so often I post them here for you to choose your favorite.  For this homework project, each stamper received one of the Expressions Naturals Elements.  These are little wooden words that you can see on each project below.

Please take a look at all of the projects and then leave a comment on this blog post to vote for your favorite.  Voting ends November 19.  The winner will receive a special prize at our next stamp club class. 

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Club members - if you would like to place your order early - please use the hostess code: ZTBRFVA3

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

 

Veteran's Day 2015

Below is a card that I posted this summer - but I think it is also appropriate for today.  It is made using the Work of Art stamp set by Stampin' Up!  Substitute "Thank You" for "Celebrate" and you have a perfect card to give to any veteran.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathy

Paper Pumpkin October 2015

Thank you to everyone who received October's special pink Paper Pumpkin box.  Stampin' Up! made a donation for every kit that was sent out in October to help stamp out breast cancer! A total of $36,378.00 was donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Click on the video to see what came in October's kit.

Today is the last day to sign up for Paper Pumpkin if you want to receive November's kit!

Click on the Paper Pumpkin link at the top or bottom of this page to join the fun!

Stamp club members - don't forget to RSVP for our November Stamp Club Classes/

If you want to place your order online, please use the hostess code: ZTBRFVA3

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy

Grassfield Orchestra Fundraiser!

This post will stay at the top of my blog until November 7.  
Please scroll down for more current posts.

From now through November 7, I will be donating 20% of  online sales to the Grassfield High School orchestra.

Orders must be placed online using the hostess code:  ZKTAUKFG

Please watch the video for more details about how you can help support the Grassfield Orchestra.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our fabulous paper crafting products and to start shopping.

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Orders may be placed from anywhere in the USA.

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Kathy
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30 Day Scripture Writing Plan

At my Stamper's Appreciation Breakfast in May, my stamp club members covered blank drawing pads to make Creative Journals.  I included some ideas to help them with their creativity.  BUT at my stamp club meetings last month, I discovered that most of the ladies have not been using their journals!

So I am sharing an idea that is another great use for using the journals - Writing the Scriptures.  Take about 10 minutes each day in November to copy the text out of the Bible and listen for God to speak to you.

You can click  HERE to see Shannon Long's original blog post and to download a copy of the writing plan.

Stampers - if you give this a try, bring your journals (with scripture writing) to our November meeting and receive an extra star on your chart!

Please CONTACT ME if you would like information about my stamp classes.  We make at least two cards and one 3D item at each class.  No long term obligations - and you can earn free Stampin' Up! merchandise.  Plus, it's a lot of fun!

Club dates are Friday November 20 - Sunday November 22.  As always, RSVP early to get your preferred spot.  I will add a Monday class if needed.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy