Sunday, January 27, 2008

New Classes Just Added!

Life has been very hectic around the Stout household lately, so I have taken some much needed time off from teaching classes this month.  I appreciate all of the phone calls and emails from my friends and customers wondering about the future of my stamping business.  Just so you know.....my love of the stamping business is greater than ever and I am now ready to tackle some new classes in February.



Speaking of tackle.....I will be having an open house on Super Bowl Sunday at the stamp shack from 2pm--4pm.  Super Bowl Sunday without the Colts.....you might as well STAMP!!! Stop by to see the Sale-a-bration stamp sets, view the new catalog, peruse the retired stamp sets, sign-up for classes and enjoy a free make & take. There is no charge to attend. Bring a friend not on my mailing list and receive a FREE gift.



You can view other upcoming classes on my new Stampin' Up! website.  I am also in the process of setting up a new store for you to pre-register for classes and you'll also have the option of purchasing class kits for the classes you are unable to attend.  You can check out both sites, but I will warn you that I am still working out the bugs.  If you find any problems, feel free to let me know and I'll try to get them fixed ASAP.



Here is your sneak peek of the first class offering:  Valentines Card Camp



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Stamp Sets:  One of a Kind, Holidays & Wishes, Pun Fun



Ink:  Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate, Close to Cocoa



Paper:  Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Berry Bliss Designer Series Paper



Accessories:  On Board Blossoms & Basics, Small & Large Oval Punches, Small & Large Tag Punches, Boho Blossoms punch, Sticky Strip, pink and white grosgrain ribbons, pink and chocolate chip taffeta ribbons, wide chocolate grosgrain ribbon, regal rose stampin' write marker, white gel pen, dimensionals



Other (non SU!):  mailbox tin



I'd love to have you join me at this upcoming class. 



Happy Stampin'



Melissa



Friday, January 25, 2008

More 3" x 3" Samples

Here are just a few more samples of the fun sized  3" x 3" cards.  Scroll down for the recipes!



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Froggy card/Treat Bag



Stamp Set:  Unfroggetable



Cardstock:  Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery



Ink:  Basic Black



Accessories:  Cutie Pie DSP, Corner Rounder punch, certainly celery and real red markers, white grosgrain, white gel pen, dimensionals



Sweet Card/Treat Bag



Stamp Set:  Sweet Shapes



Cardstock:  Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, Rose Red



Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Rose Red



Accessories:  pink taffeta ribbon, dimensionals



Happy Heart Day card/Treat Bag



Stamp Set:  Happy Heart Day



Cardstock:  Basic Gray, Real Red, Whisper White



Ink:  Whisper White craft, basic black classic ink



Accessories:  markers, real red grosgrain, pink grosgrain, dimensionals



Don't forget about the January special!  You can get the Happy Heart Day stamp set, ribbon, and cello bags at a very special price.  This offer ends January 31st, so contact me today to order.



Happy Stampin'



Melissa



Wednesday, January 23, 2008

3" x 3" cards and yummy treats!

I love the fun size of a 3" square card.  They are perfect for sending a little note to say "hello" or "thank you" AND they can easily be transformed into a bag topper for the medium cello bags from Stampin' Up!



I also like the fact that these cards are very ECONOMICAL to make.  You can get 8 cards from 1 sheet of 12" x 12" cardstock.  The cello bags are only $4.50 for a package of 50 and Stampin' Up even has mini square envelopes to fit the cards.   It's nice to keep these items on hand in case of a stamping emergency.



Here are few Valentine's Day samples to inspire you:





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Stamp Set:  Crab & Company



Cardstock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Creamy Caramel



Ink:  Basic Black, Creamy Caramel and Bashful Blue were sponged around the crab image



Accessories:  Red Gingham Ribbon, 1-1/4" circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, dimensionals, Real Red marker, 1/8" hole punch



Notes:  I punched 2 small holes close together to fit the stick of the blow pop.  On the inside of the card, the stick is secured under the gingham ribbon.



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Stamp Sets:  Holidays & Wishes, Kisses Wheel



Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Whisper White



Ink:  Chocolate Chip ink cartridge and pad, Regal Rose Craft Ink



Accessories:  Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Around handle, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, heat tool, On Board Accents, Avery Labels 8160, Hershey Nuggets, dimensionals



Notes:  I used the negative image of the heart from the On Board Accents....don't throw anything away, right?  I applied the Regal Rose craft ink to the chipboard, poured embossing powder over the heart, then heated with the heat tool to create lots of sparkle.  The labels were wheeled with the adorable Kisses wheel in chocolate chip ink.  These labels fit perfectly around the Hershey nuggets and look great.



I'll have more samples to share with you tomorrow, so please check back. 



Melissa



Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Another Sweet Treat!

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A fellow demonstrator, Cambria Turnbow, designed this wonderful box for the York peppermint patties and she has a fabulous tutorial on her blog



I used Rose Red cardstock for the boxes, and the Cutie Pie Designer Series paper to accent the sides.  The heart flower is from the Happy Heart Day stamp set available in the Valentine's day bundle.



Wouldn't these be great for classroom treats?



And remember.....place an order of $50 or more and request your FREE mailbox!



Happy Stampin'



Melissa



Sunday, January 13, 2008

Valentine's Day Bundle



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Free Ribbon and a Valentine's Day Bundle!



Celebrate Valentine's Day with sweet crafting treats! Stampin' Up!'s Valentine's Day Bundle is filled with stamps, bags, and ribbon that can help turn your holiday crafting ideas into creative and cherished gifts. Best of all, when you buy the bundle, you get a spool of Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon free!



This fun bundle of goodies includes:







































Item

Description

Price

111089

Happy Heart Day stamp set

$20.95

109052

Real Red 5/8" grosgrain ribbon

$7.95

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Medium cellophane bags

$4.50

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Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon

FREE! ($7.95 value!)

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Valentine's Day Bundle

$33.40 (a $41.35 value!)



I've created several fun samples that I'll be sharing with you this week.  The first is an adorable altered mailbox using the Cutie Pie designer series paper, pretties kit, lots of ribbon, and the Happy Heart Day stamp set featured in the bundle.



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While my supplies last, you can receive a FREE mailbox when you order $50 or more (prior to tax/shipping) during the month of January.  The mailbox is available in pink or white, and will be ready for you to add your own personal touches.  Be sure to mention this special when placing your order.



Check back on Tuesday for the next fun project!



Melissa





Sunday, January 6, 2008

Scrapbook Club Information

SCRAPBOOK CLUB OPEN HOUSE EVENT
Sunday, January 12
2pm--4pm
The Stamp Shack, 120 S Buckeye St, Kokomo
Have you thought about signing up for club, but still not sure about taking the plunge?
Well, I am offering a one-time special for you to come check it out for yourself!  Simply pay a $5 supply fee, bring a "friend" picture and an adhesive of your choice.  All other materials will be provided. There are only a limited number of spots remaining, and they will be filled on a first-come basis. 
And here is the first page we'll be completing:

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2008 Scrapbook Club
Would you like to learn more scrapbooking & stamping techniques?
Would you like to complete an entire scrapbook within the next year?
This is the club for you!!

Club meetings will be held monthly at 120 S. Buckeye, Kokomo. Each club member is required to make a $25 minimum purchase (prior to shipping and handling) at each club meeting. Each club member also gets hostess benefits once during the club year. The club will meet 6 times during the year. If you cannot attend a meeting, your order needs to be submitted prior to the meeting.



The benefits of becoming a Scrapbook Club member are as follows:
• FREE 2008 Spring & Summer Collection($9.95 value)
• Hostess Benefits once per Stamp Club (at least a $27 value)
• Learn new techniques and complete a 12" x 12" page at every club meeting (priceless)



There will be additional crop time at the end of each meeting. Club members can bring pages to work on, as well as a “basic kit” to help the class run smoothly. A basic kit includes scissors, adhesive of your choice, and a paper trimmer.



2008 Dates for Club Meetings
Scrapbook Club 1: January 13, February 8, March 7, April 18, May 2, June 20. Club meets on Fridays from 9am–11am.
Scrapbook Club 2: January 13, February 10, March 9, April 20, May 4, June 22. Club meets on Sundays from 2pm–4pm



Hope to see you there!



Melissa