Soft Suede Christmas

Hello. I hope you have been enjoying the Remarkable Holiday Blog Tour. Click here to begin at the beginning.

My entry today is my version of the card posted by Kimberly Van Diepen. My supplies are limited so this is how I did it. I also used a stencil made by running a piece of THICK window sheets (Item #114324) through the Big Shot using the Lattice Die (Item #115958). Using a Sponge Dauber (Item 102892) I sponged Soft Suede Classic Ink (Item 115657) on the Whisper White cardstock (Item 100730). I stamped the snowflake trio from the Christmas Punch Level 2 Hostess Set (115366) over the stenciled image. I stamped the "A Merry Little Christmas To You" on Whisper White cardstock and punched it out using the Wide Oval Punch (Item 112082). I roughed up the edges of both the stenciled layer and the layer cut out of Kraft cardstock (Item 102125) using my Paper Snips (Item 103579) and by wetting the edges with water. I tied it up using Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon (Item 109071). I mounted all on a base of Soft Suede with a sponged edged using Soft Suede Classic Ink.

I hope you all like my version of Kimberly's beautiful card.

Connie

Remarkable Holiday Blog Tour

The RemARKable Stampers are at it again. Need some last minute holiday gift ideas? This Blog Tour begins here. You will see many great ideas from today through Sunday, November 22nd. I hope to be posting ideas too but I'm off to piano lessons. Be blessed, Connie

Merry Moments Stamp A Stack

I am adding another date for the Merry Moments Stamp A Stack at another location. Date: Sunday, December 6th Time: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Cost: $25.00 Location: Fox’s Pizza Den, Peter’s Mountain Road, Dauphin Pictures of the cards are on the post dated 11-14-09 Register by Monday, November 30th, Space is limited so prepayment is required to guarantee your spot. Call me at 717-692-2732 or email me at dcdeib@comcast.net to make sure there is still space and to get your registration form. By the way, recommend this class to a friend and if she registers, you BOTH get a special gift! Be Blessed, Conni

Black Friday Madness Stamp Camp

Black Friday Madness

Merry Moments Stamp A Stack

Date: Friday, November 27th

Session Times: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Cost: $25.00

Location: My House, 337 Pine Street, Millersburg

Come to my house and make 12 beautiful Christmas Cards (3 each of 4 designs) along with envelopes. All of the supplies are pre-cut. All you need to bring is your favorite adhesive. If you don't have any, let me know and I will add a SNAIL to the class fee for $6.95 (plus S & H, Tax).

Coffee, Tea, and Bottled Water will be available for this event as will a variety of baked goods and other snacks.

Register by Monday, November 23rd, Space is limited so prepayment is required to guarantee your spot. Call me at 717-692-2732 or email me at dcdeib@comcast.net.

By the way, recommend this class to a friend and if she registers, you BOTH get a special gift.

I look forward to getting together,

Be Blessed,

Connie

Banner Change

I went back to my original banner until I can figure out the banner I made with My Design Studio. I attended our RemARKable Stampers team meeting today and it was it's usual inspiring event. We learned a lot of new things, received encouragment, and had tons of fun. I got to see some examples of cards, calendars, and albums printed by Stampin' Up!s printer. The quality of these items is incredible. I'm working on some samples using some techniques I learned today and I hope to show you soon. Be blessed, Connie

My New Banner

I thought I'd try my hand and creating a blog banner using Stampin' Up!s My Digital Studio. I sort of like it but the text is a bit blurry. I'll have to fuss with it later 'cause I'm have to get ready for a class I'll be doing today. I'll post pictures later. Let me know what you think. Have a SUPER day, Connie

Holiday Blog Tour - Day Four

Holiday Blog Tour - Day Four Well, today is the last day of the RemARKable Stampers Holiday Blog Tour. I hope you had a wonderful time and have lots of ideas. What I chose to show you is a color combo that I saw somewhere and I really fell in love with it. Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, and Very Vanilla. I ran the Very Vanilla card stock through the Sizzix Big Shot using the Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder from the Holiday Mini. I stamped the Merry Christmas stamp from the Holiday Best Level One Hostess set in Rich Razzleberry. I overstamped it with Versamark and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. I added Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon. I trimmed all the corners with the 3/16" Corner Rounder. I hope you enjoy it. Next on the tour is Jackie Bottomley. Have fun. Thanks to everyone for their comments on my cards. I got a smile every time I received one. Be blessed, Connie

Holiday Blog Tour - Day Three

Holiday Blog Tour - Day Three Isn't this fun? Today I want to show you another card using the Snow Swirled stamp set. I really love the versatility of this set. This time, I stamped the snow flakes in Whisper White Craft Ink and while still wet, I dusted it with Dazzling Diamonds. I used Kraft card stock for the card base. I edged a strip of Whisper White with our Scalloped Edge Punch and layered it with another strip of Kraft card stock. I love the simplicity.

Now on to the next stop. I wonder what Jackie Bottomley has to show you, Until tomorrow, Blessings to you, Connie

Holiday Blog Tour - Day Two

Get ready for day 2 of the RemARKable Stampers Holiday Blog Tour. I hope you are getting lots of ideas My sample today uses Whisper White, Real Red, and Old Olive. I stamped the snowmen from the More The Merrier Hostess set in Basic Black and I colored the snowmen using Real Red, Summer Sun, Bashful Blue, and Only Orange Stampin' Write Markers. I stamped the Merry Christmas from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set and then tied it all up in a neat bow of 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon.

Next, go see what Jackie Bottomley has to show you. Blessings to you, Connie

Holiday Blog Tour - Day One

I hope you are enjoying all the beautiful examples of this tour by RemARKable Stampers. For my example I stamped the tree and sentiment from the Snow Swirled set in Basic Black Classic Ink on Whisper White cardstock. I matted it with Basic Black and Melon Mambo (one of the new In Colors). I also used Melon Mambo Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon and 1/4" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon. I added some sparkle with Dazzling Diamonds glitter and the 2 Way Glue Pen.

Please visit Jackie Bottomley at her blog to see what she has for you to see. Let me know if you have any trouble with this link. Happy stamping Connie

Coming October 1 - My Digital Studio

Here is my first example of a card using My Digital Studio. It really is a lot of fun to use. There are options for multiple sizes of Scrapbook pages, Greeting Cards, and Calendars.

I have to go but I wanted to get this on my blog. Watch for more examples, this is way too exciting to miss.

Let me know if you would like to know more.

Happy Stampin'

Connie

Holiday Blog Tour

The RemARKable Stampers are at it AGAIN!

Beginning September 10th - you will be able to visit many blogs by RemARKable Stampers for Holiday Card Ideas, Scrapbook Ideas, Gift Ideas and Decorating Ideas. Many of the samples will be from the 2009 HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG! So, get ready to grab your cup of coffee, put on your comfy slippers, grab that Holiday Mini Catalog (and catalog!), your notebook and pen, and get ready for a sleigh ride of fun! Oh, and NEW THIS TIME.... Each blog on the tour will be updating with NEW IDEAS each day! So, this is more like a vacation than a tour! 4 days of fun!

What, you don't have a holiday mini catalog? Well, contact me to get one! Email me today at dcdeib@comcast.net to find out how to get your 2009/2010 Idea Book & Catalog FREE!

Earn More Free Product

Hostess Promotion Dates: September 1-November 30, 2009 Promotion Details:We're excited to bring you this sweet deal for hostesses September through November: Host a workshop totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10! *Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio. On October 1, when My Digital Studio is released to customers, this offer will become even sweeter: Host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97)! Call or Email me today to book your workshop or catalog party. There is a link to the Holiday Mini and other promotions along the right side of this page. Be Blessed, Connie

I am EXHAUSTED!

Why you ask? I just got home from a 3 day, 2 night, stampin' extravaganza with about 100 other like minded women. Oh My Goodness, it was superb but tiring. I was truly overwhelmed at the sight of all those tables, inks, glitter, embossing powder, Big Shot dies, rubber stamps, paper, and of course CHOCOLATE! This was a Safari and Jungle themed event. Elephants, giraffes, monkeys, alligators, tigers, lions, etc. We learned a lot of new techniques and twists on some existing techniques. I will be posting some pictures soon. I need to rest now.... Connie

Kids and Cookouts!

40% Off Summer Cookout Kit!

August 1, 2009

Beginning today, August 1, the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit is being offered at a 40 percent discount--making it just $14.95! And with plenty of summer left to celebrate, it's a great time to take advantage of this huge discount. The Summer Cookout Refill is also still available at its regular price of $9.95. This special offer only goes through August 31, or while supplies last, so contact your customers today--and make summer an occasion to celebrate! The exclusive Country Living Summer Cookout Kit includes the following products: 8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colors) Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish kabob invitations 12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors) 16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors) 24 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors) 4 printed recipe cards 5 yards linen thread Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot Dig In stamp set (item number 116700) The refill includes the same items listed above, minus the Dig In stamp set and Stampin' Spots. It's the perfect solution for holding multiple cookouts or one big cookout. Note: the kit does not include tablecloths, plates, or flatware. Next.............

Just for Kids. . . and the Kid in You!

Dates: August 1-31, 2009

Promotion Details:

Spend $35 on stamp sets from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (pages 74-90) and receive a FREE package of Designer buttons--a $7.95 value! Eligible buttons are listed below.Spend $35 on stamp sets from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (pages 74-90) and receive a FREE package of Designer buttons--a $7.95 value! Eligible buttons are listed below.

Item # Page Description Retail Value 116313 181 Playground Designer buttons $7.95 116312 181 Sherbet Designer buttons $7.95 114333 181 Button Latte Designer buttons $7.95

Then...........

Growth Chart Special Offer

Dates: August 1 - September 30, 2009 Promotion Details:Purchase the brand-new Décor Elements Growth Chart, only available August 1-September 30, and as an added bonus, receive a free applicator tool with your purchase (a $1.95 value).

Item # Description Price 117519 Décor Elements Growth Chart $24.95

You may download the flyer by clicking here or on the picture in the sidebar to the right.

This is a limited time offer and there's no guarantee this item will be available after September 30th so don't delay.

There is SO MUCH MORE coming so stay tuned and check back often.

Be Blessed,

Connie