Halloween Treat Mason Jar

Happy Monday!  I had a lot of fun creating this project with a Mason Jar which I spray painted with black paint the other day when I found a chance to paint in this crazy wet weather.  As I prepare this post, a storm is coming through here in the Pacific Northwest and I am hoping we will not lose power anytime soon!!!  My dogs are not even wanting to go outside:)  It's really crazy here!!!

I have to give credit to my Up, Up-line Carol who gave me an idea of painting a Mason Jar in black and then filling it with some treats.  Isn't it adorable??? 

 
I filled my jar with 5 Hersey Nuggets; each of them is wrapped with a strip of the Witches' Brew DSP (1-1/4" x 3-1/2") and two of them are embellished with 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon. 

Aren't these bats cute?  They even have a Hersey Nugget in the center of their body and the bat wings are super shiny with the Stampin' Up! Ultrafine Glitter.  So cute!!!

Supply List
Stamps - Halloween Bash, Halloween Hello
Paper - Very Vanilla, Summer Starfruit, Basic Black, Witches' Brew DSP, Pumpkin Pie
Ink - Staz On Black, Whisper White Craft
Tools and Accessories - Circle Punches (3/4", 1", 2-1/2"), Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (120805), Black Glitter, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black), Summer Starfruit Ribbon
Big Shot - Labels Collection Framelits, Label Card Thinlits Dies
Non-Stampin' Up! - Mason Jar, Wire, Skewer



Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful day!!!

Halloween Thinlits Mini Scrapbook

Happy Friday!  I'm so excited about sharing my Halloween Thinlits Mini Scrapbook with you today.  It was actually the project we did in my Scrapbook Club this month.  It's so adorable!!!

It's hard to post just one photo of this mini scrapbook because it's too long.  Hope you don't mind seeing the sections of the scrapbook:)  Here is the front cover and it opens to the right. 

Keep going to the right....

There is more.....

I created this mini scrapbook using the Circle Thinlits Card Dies for the base.  Did you know the Thinlits Card Dies are not just for cards?  You can create a card or scrapbook in any size you want.  I love it!!!


Mark Your Calendars!!!

So this Halloween Thinlits Mini Scrapbook has been really popular, I have been requested to have a class and we will be creating a Christmas version of this scrapbook.  Stay tuned for more info on this new class but you might want to check your calendars in the meantime because it's already half full.  If you would like to reserve a spot for you, please email me (megumih4stamps@hotmail.com) ASAP.  I will send you a confirmation via email.  Space is limited.  It will make a great gift too. 

Christmas Thinlits Mini Scrapbook Class

October 13th (Sunday), 1 pm - 3:30 pm

Meg's Stamping Studio

Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful weekend!  It's another busy football weekend for my family.  GO Wolves and GO Wolfpack!!!

Merry Little Christmas Card Kit

Hi Stampers!  I have two cards to share with you today using the Merry Little Christmas Card Kit from the Holiday Catalog.  The first card is actually a step-up version of the sample photo you get in the kit.  I used materials from the kit to create a Christmas tree.  Isn't it cute? 

Here is a very simple and quick card I followed the instructions included in the kit.  With this card kit, you can whip up cards in record time!  Your family and friends will be so impressed that you could fit one more thing into your busy Christmas schedule!!!     

Merry Little Christmas Simply Created Card Kit
#132158  $9.95

This card kit includes elements to make 8 cards:  cardstock cards, envelopes, envelope liners, die-cut DSP and cardstock accents, buttons, and Baker's Twine.  It's only $9.95!  

Merry Little Christmas Stamp Set (3 stamps)
Wood #131826 $13.95
Clear #131829  $10.95

BUNDLE & SAVE!
Merry Little Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set + Merry Little Christmas Simply Created Card Kit = 15% savings for you!

Wood Mount #133286  $19.95
Clear Mount #133287  $17.95



Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful day!!!

 

Cycle Celebration Mini Birthday Album

Here is a super cute birthday album we created in my Scrapbook Club back in August.  Sorry I totally forgot to post this last month but couldn't resist not to share with you because it's really stinkin' cute!!!

It's easy and quick to create.  We used two pieces (4" x 6") of Coaster Board (#129392) for the front and back covers which are adhered with Birthday Basics DSP pieces and then we added some card stock pages.  We had fun embellishing each page with stamps, punches, die-cutting and embossing on Big Shot. 

We even created a small pocket for journaling or you can even put a gift card instead.  FUN!!!


Supply List
Stamps - Cycle Celebration, Sketched Birthday, Chalk Talk
Paper - Bermuda Bay, Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Crisp Cantaloupe, Basic Gray, Gumball Green, Very Vanilla, Birthday Basic DSP, Red Glimmer Paper
Ink - Bermuda Bay, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Crisp Cantaloupe, Gumball Green
Tools and Accessories - Coaster Board (129392), Stitched Satin Ribbon (Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit), 1/8" Bermuda Bay Taffeta Ribbon, In Color Dahlias, Silver Satin Ribbon, Decorative Label Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, Large Oval Punch, Crop-a-Dile
Big Shot - Large Scallop Edgelits, Chalk Talk Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Envelope Liners Framelits, Expressions Thinlits, Alphabet Press Embossing Folder, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
Non-Stampin' Up! - Book Rings


Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a great day!!!

Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set

Just released!!!  I'm super excited about this new Bite Me Photopolymer Stamp Set.  Isn't it SO CUTE???  With creepy splotches, spiders, and webs, our Bite Me set will help you go all out on Halloween projects or party favors!!!



Bite Me Photopolymer Stamp Set
#134622  $13.95 (10 stamps)

 

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Check out the following Photopolymer Stamp Sets for all your travel and adventure themed projects.

Greetings From Photopolymer Stamp Set
#134621  $13.95 (19 stamps)

Map It Out Photopolymer Stamp Set
#134620  $13.95 (64 stamps)

Thank you for stopping by today.  Can't wait to get these awesome stamps to create fun family projects!!!

Great Sport Soccer Birthday Card & Big Shot Class

Happy Monday!  Hope you all had a great weekend.  My youngest son was invited to a birthday party over the weekend and I created this birthday card for his buddy who loves to play soccer.  Isn't it cute??? 

There are a few tools I used to create this card, the Stampin' Distress Tool and Stamp-a-ma-jig which is a must-have tool for any stampers. 



Stampin' Distress Tool
#127562  $4.95

Stamp-a-ma-jig
#101049  $11.95

Supply List
Stamps - Great Sport, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper - Basic Gray,  Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Summer Starfruit, Soho Subway DSP
Ink - Bermuda Bay, Staz On Jet Black
Tools and Accessories - Distress Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, 1-3/8" Circle Punch
Big Shot - Bitty Banners Framelits Dies, Apothecary Framelits Dies



September Big Shot Class

Last chance!  Don't forget to sign up for my Big Shot class tomorrow at 1 pm!!!!  Please contact me to reserve a spot.  The class fee is $5 per person and space is limited.



Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a great day!!!

Another Thank You Photopolymer Card

Happy Friday!!!  Here is a simple Thank You card I created using the Another Thank You Photopolymer Stamp Set.  I LOVE Stampin' Up's photopolymer stamps!  They are easy to use and entirely transparent for perfect placement!!

Before creating this card, I gave myself a challenge to come up with a card using the Background Builders Stamp Set and the new Small Scallop Rotary Cutting Blade that I had purchased recently but hadn't used yet (does it sound familiar to you???).  I'm happy to tell you that I have found the Small Scallop Rotary Cutting Blade super easy to use.  I do have one important tip for you though that you will need to change your Cutting Mat (make sure to use the non-grooved side of your Cutting Mat) to use with Stampin' Up! Rotary Blades.

Supply List
Stamps - Another Thank You Photopolymer (133454), Background Builders
Paper - Whisper White, Eastern Elegance DSP
Ink - VersaMark, Coastal Cabana
Tools and Accessories - White Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Brayer, Small Scallop Rotary Cutting Blade, Candy Dots (Neutral Collection), Bitty Butterfly Punch, Basic Rhinestones


Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Halloween "Ghosting" Treat Card

Here are the sample cards and envelopes I created for my Card Club workshops.  We are learning a new technique called "ghosting."  Isn't it perfect for Halloween??? 

It is easy and fun to create this ghosting effect.  Follow these steps to find out how I made mine:

1. Stamp the bat image repeatedly in Whisper White Craft ink on Whisper White card stock.  Allow the ink to dry.  (Use a Heat Tool to speed the drying process.)
2. Ink the Brayer by rolling it over the Smoky Slate Classic Pad.  Roll the Brayer over the stamped bats.  Re-ink the Brayer and repeat as many times as needed, rolling the Brayer back and forth horizontally and vertically, until the card stock is evenly inked. 
3. Wipe the excess ink from the bats using a paper towel.
4. (Optional)  Stamp the bat image in Basic Black ink slightly offset from the ghost bat images, using a Stamp-a-ma-jig for placement. 

The card base has a pocket on the bottom to hold a Ghiradelli treat. 

We are also making coordinating envelopes using the new Envelope Punch Board.   SO CUTE!!!

If you are local and would like to join us as a guest at one of my Card Club workshops this month, please contact me (megumih4stamps@ hotmail.com). 

• September 17th (6:30 - 9 pm)
• September 18th (10 am - 12:30 pm)

Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a great day!!!

Chalk Talk Gift Bow Card

Happy Friday!  Here is a fun card we created last night at my Big Shot class.  It's SO CUTE!  But wait till you see the inside.......

As you open the card, a special note pops up too.  Isn't it a cool idea?  It's a lot of fun to make it too. 

If you missed my last night's Big Shot class, I am offering it again on Tuesday, September 24th from 1 pm to 3:30 pm.  The class fee is $5 per person and space is limited.  Please contact me (megumih4stamps@hotmail.com)  to sign up so that I can prepare a kit for you in advance.



Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a great weekend!

NEW Clearance Rack Items

Just released!  Stampin' Up! has added over 50 new items to the Clearance Rack including my favorite "must-have" Two Tags Die, Petal Card Double Punch, and more!!!

Click HERE to go to my Online Store and check it out!!!

Happy Stamping!

Best of Autumn and Free Stamp Set of the Month Winner

Happy September (sorry, this is late)!!!  Here is the latest addition to Stampin' Up!'s "Best of" stamp set - Autumn!!!  For the September Best of 25 Years stamp set they have pulled together some of their favorite  stamps from the past quarter century.  Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set also will include a never-before-seen image! 

Best of Autumn Stamp Set
#134390  $14.95 (Clear-Mount)

Click HERE to view the September Best of Autumn flyer.

Click HERE to view the entire collection of Best of Stamp Sets.   


Bonus Offer
As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, Stampin' Up! is including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.



FREE Stamp Set of the Month Winner - August 2013

Thank you to everyone who placed a Stampin' Up! order with me in August. I drew one winner from all of the online and phone/email orders and the lucky stamper is ....Dee M. from Sequim, Washington to receive the  Perfectly You Stamp Set.  Congratulations, Dee!!!



Warmth & Wonder Hostess Stamp Set
#131883 (Clear-Mount)
Holiday Catalog

It's a new month and time for a new stamp set giveaway!  This month's stamp set is Warmth & Wonder Stamp Set from the Holiday catalog.  Please click HERE to learn more about my Free Stamp Set of the Month Offer.  It could be YOU next!!! 

Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a great day!!!

Magnetic Platform Update and Upcoming Big Shot Classes

Magnetic Platform Update

The wait is almost over!!!  Stampin' Up! has received a full shipment of Magnetic Platforms and they can start filling new orders on September 12th.  I have an order going in tomorrow morning so please contact me today if you would like me to add yours to it (for local pick-up only.)

For My Monthly Card Club Members:
If you are a member of my monthly Card Clubs and would like to order one toward your Club commitment for this month, please place an online order using the following Hostess Code for your Club:

• Tuesday Card Club (Sept. 17th, 6:30 pm)  APZ2T7NW (Hostess Richelle)
• Wednesday Card Club (Sept 18th, 10 am)  26NYNCY4 (Hostess Carolyn)

Upcoming Big Shot Classes

Can you imagine how much fun we can have when you play with the new Thinlits Card Dies, your BFF Magnetic Platform and Envelope Punch Board at my Big Shot Class???  I am so excited!!! 

• September 12th, 6:30 pm - 9 pm
• September 24th, 1 pm - 3:30 pm

There will be another project (not pictured here.)  The class fee is $5 per person.  Please bring your basic tools and adhesive with you.  Space is limited.  Please contact me (megumih4stamps@hotmail.com) to sign up and I will send you a confirmation via email. 


Thank you for stopping by today.  Have a wonderful day!!!