EEEKS!! Trick or TREAT !!

What would you do if one of these guys showed up at your DOOR!!  I would give them all the candy I had and RUN, except these four treaters are just to cute.  They are four little bears, ok, they are supposed to be bears, my husband thought they were dogs.  Lol

We were challenged by our upline Carol Matthews to create a card using nothing but PUNCHES!  I thought, and thought, suffered the net, many times, finally came up with these four creaters.

Sorry TEAM MEMBERS, those of you who may be peeking at my blog will see these lovelies before you receive them.  But you never know, it's soon HALLOW E'EN and what kinds of tricks may be played on you! 

  "Trick or Treat "  !!!!

Aren't these guys scary - LOL!!  OK, maybe a little to far away to see.  I'll post them individually and if you want a closer view you can double click on the photo and that will enlarge it for you, BUT be careful, you've been warned.!!

We have here Bear Frankenstein on the left and Bear Vampire on the right!

I tell you if this showed up at my door, I would be a little intimidated.  I was scared just putting them together.

Nope!  This will not be a class, have no fear STAMPERS.

They're just a little more than I can handle - one at a time.  Lol



                                                  

On the left is Bear Mummy - That sounds strange, no its not what you think!  Then over to your right is the Devil Bear.  Well do I have you shaking in you boots yet.

For the STAMPERS who are coming to the Sept 13th or 18th class please let me know as soon as you can so I can prepare enough cards.  Thanks.....Hope you enjoyed the scary look, and we'll talk soon.

Are you all READY !!!!

It's time STAMPERS !!

WOW, yep, as much as I hate to say it, SUMMER is coming to an end.  The kids are going back to school, routine will begin our days again.  But that's not all bad news, NO! NOT AT ALL, along with routine comes our once a month regular CARD CLASSES. 

Starting with     SEPT 13th  TUESDAY group @ 1 PM


Then   on     Sept 18th for the SUNDAY group @ 1 pm


We will be competing 4 cards and the fee is $ 20.00  - you will be learning the MASKING technique and the cards will be of a variety, BUT of course there will be ONE  HALLOWEEN themed card.  Stampers - please bring your paper trimmers, as you will be doing some cutting of the cards yourselves.  NO FEAR, I will be right by your side, and it won't be a huge amount.  Just some basics.  Lol  Also, remember your scissors, adhesives, etc all the regular paper crafting materials we use in class - ( your stamp kits )

This class is to get everyone back into the swing of things because in October we'll have the STAMP CAMP, a day of card, 3D items, that may be given as gifts or maybe something special for yourself.  There's lots planned for the coming months stampers, so lets get those inky fingers ready!!

So just to show all of my fellow stampers, my summer wasn't all work and gardening I have a few cards I'll share.  I won't post to many as they are more spectacular in person and you'll see a LOT when you come to class.  Plus it takes forever to upload these out here on the SHORE.  When you are here for card class you'll have LOTS & LOTS to see as  I just have to share some of the NEW, HOT ITEMS from the NEW CATTY as well the NEW HOLIDAY MINI, which by the way I have one for all of you to drool over.

So here are a few favorites :

This is a card I made my Mother In-Law for her Birthday Day using the Shaker Frames, which you 'll see in the Holiday Mini.  There are wonderful and you can use the Shaker Frames any where on the card you like.  They can be filled with little beads, glitter, what ever your heart desires.  Of course there always has to be a little glam so I used our rhinestones on the flower.

This one is also a new stamp set and it comes with three other lovely stamps.  They are wonderful for water coloring which is what I did here.  The set is called Always Thankful and this ones is perfect for FALL. 







Here is a FUN set using one of the NEW HOSTESS set that you can now purchase for an excellent price when you place a qualifying order.

I also made a little gift box and a couple of treats are inside this lovely little mini box, which I later found out it fits an AFTER DINNER MINT perfectly.  What a lovely way to finish a Thanks Giving Meal with your families.

Well I hoped you enjoyed just a couple, and I mean a couple of the new, exciting things that are here from the Mini and the NEW 2011 / 2012 Catty.  We're going to have a great time creating some of these new cards and 3D gifts.  I look forward to seeing everyone, and sharing some of our summer stories.

SEE YOU SOON!!!! 
LINDA

New Punches, New Paper, New Stamp Sets, Oh My!

There's always something new and wonderful in the craft world, and now it's Stampin' Up!'s new Holiday Mini Catalogue. Wait til you see what's inside this beautiful cover - 44 pages of 'oohs and ahhs'! Take a look:

And now click here to see what's inside!

Enjoy!

Designer Series Paper Promotion

Hi Stampers!
Here is your chance to stock-up on Designer Series Paper! All during the month of August you can Buy 3 and Get One Free!

 

Don't miss your chance to stock up!

Its HERE!! The NEW 2011 / 2012 Catalogue

Hi Stampers,
Finally, some awesome, FUN new things to look at.  For those of you who have place an order of 25.00 or more with me you have already received your FREE catty.  For those of you who simply just  want to look at the NEW CATTY, just move over to the right side and click on the new catty and your in.


Some of my favorites are the NEW RIBBONS, and I just love the NEW IN COLORS, which they also have a fun new ribbon too.
There are lovely new stamps to drool over and tons of other things.  So enjoy browsing in between all the the other things that are going on this long weekend, and I hope that is a perfect one for all of you and your families.


I have been playing with a few stamps and I'll get them posted over the next week - promise.  Oh, by the way, I did just put my order in from the new catty, so I'll have LOTS & LOTS to show you next time we meet.  Just couldn't help myself, now today I'm off to mow the yard, then I am going to play for the rest of the DAY !!  woo hoo!!!

Linda

June Card Class

Hi Stampers,

Well I thought I'd better get this updated before the next thing came along, you know how that is, specially this time of year.  I have a few photos here of our June card class, and what a fun, fantastic afternoon we had.  I was so happy that everyone enjoyed themselves, the food was great, the company even better.  I have to say that not only are you all wonderful in helping me stay active as a Stampin' Up ! demonstrator, but we have all become wonderful friends and you have all been awesome ladies to work with.  Everyone is always SO HAPPY even when I mess up and we have to well let's just say, improvise!!

Well with further ado -   here is my first group of ladies!

The ladies all got a lovely vase with two roses in it.  I used Stampin Up rub-ons to put a little saying on them.

We had a lovely lunch and then had our card class after.

Form the Left:      Chantal; Monique; Sandra; Crystal

Front:           Sylvia; and Angela

Here we are having our lunch!  Thanks, ladies for a wonderful afternoon.
Have a GREAT SUMMER and we'll see you all back at class in SEPTEMBER :)

My second group of STAMPERS:

This is the table set for my second group of LOVELY LADIES.


They to were awfully excited when they arrives and saw flowers and a card for each one of them.

One of the ladies - Clara brought a bottle of wine, which wasn't long opened after everyone arrived.  Now what do you think the cards were like after a couple glasses of wine.  Terrific!!

Well from the left side we have:

Ankie; Angela; Clara; and Chris 

another wonderful group of ladies that enjoy good friends, food, wine and card making.  Really, what could be better!  Yes, we all had a wonderful afternoon.  BUT, I forgot to get the picture with everyone holding their projects as when class was over, everyone was in a hurry to get outside and start digging plants.  I am downsizing my garden and I told the ladies take what they wanted!  That was all that need be said.  I should have gotten some photo's of the shovel's flying !!!   LOL

Well that's it everyone, we are finished card classes for the summer months.  We will be back in September with regular scheduled classes.  I remember we will also have the all day event in Oct, where we will prepare some Christmas items and cards.  I already have a couple of VERY FUN projects, and I haven't even thought of cards YET!!

I have to throw in a couple of photo's to share with everyone:

Isn't this just the cutest.  To bad my husband hadn't shaved.  But I can live with it.  Our grandson, Chsaye looking at his papa with such amazement!
Will I have those things on my face too some day!! I'm sure that's what he's thinking -   LOL





Here's what I've been up to when the sun is out!  Which really isn't a lot this summer so far.......

Here is my sitting area, finally all cleaned up. next to the pond I moved down from the top of the hill, it's over the the left where all the hosta's are.

This one is looking down at the front garden.  I've been working over the last couple of years trying to build a boarder around the sitting area.  You can see the hosta's then there is boxwood and finally a row of spirea.  Think it will take a couple more years to amount to anything.  LOL

You know what so funny, I have a few sitting areas, and I never sit in them.  As soon as I sit, I see something I have to do!!

Is it that way for you too .. LOL

Well that's about it folks.  Garden show is over, as it took me about an hour to post these.  This process is VERY SLOW!

So I hope you all enjoy your summer, and check the blog every once in awhile.  I will be making a few cards, and perhaps I can even get them posted.

HAPPY SUMMER  EVERYONE!!

The Catalogue Retirement Lists are Here!

Hello Stampers!

It's that time of year - time to houseclean our catalogue. Check out the items that will be retiring by clicking on the following tabs:

Stamps are available until June 30, 2011

Accessories & Decor items are available while supplies last!