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!

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

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:

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.

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

Another Sweet Treat!

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

Valentine's Day Bundle

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
102757	Medium cellophane bags	$4.50
109056	Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon	FREE! ($7.95 value!)
112591	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.

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

Scrapbook Club Information

SCRAPBOOK CLUB OPEN HOUSE EVENTSunday, January 122pm--4pmThe Stamp Shack, 120 S Buckeye St, KokomoHave 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:

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

Annual Holiday Party

Every year, Tiffany Cline and I host a holiday party for all of the demonstrators in our downline.  It has become a fun tradition with good food, games, make & takes, and an absolutely amazing WOW gift exchange.  We had our party last Saturday night, but unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate.  As freezing rain fell outside, we ate quickly and exchanged gifts.  I managed to get pictures of all of the gifts before everyone ran out the door.  I apologize for the picture quality, but everyone was very anxious to leave and I was in a hurry myself.

Snowglobe by Peggy Anderson.  She said she found these at Hobby Lobby.....too bad she bought them all!

Laura Kirchoffer displaying a paper garland by Renee Hoffman.  Sorry, there's not a close-up!  It was very beautiful!

Coaster Box by Sherri Crowell.

Sudoku Treat Box by Linda Lawler.

Tray by Julia Haak....she used the Time Well Spent stamp set that all demonstrators received as a holiday gift from Stampin' Up!

DVD tin by Tiffany Cline.

Winter Bright Explosion Album made by Me!

Cards wall hanging by Julie Massey.

Gift ensemble by Laura Kirchoffer....domino magnets, biggie clip, tile, card & chocolate!

Considering the weather, I think we had a pretty good turn-out.  This is just one of the fun events for demonstrators-only that our group has during the year.  If you would like more information about the benefits of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, feel free to contact me.  We would love to have you join us at our next holiday party!

Happy Stampin'

Melissa

Last-Minute Gifts Class

This past Sunday was the annual last-minute gifts class.  I've already shared several of the projects in my previous posts, so here are a few more!

Can you guess what this is?  It's a Jiffy Pop popcorn and the hat is a gift card holder....perfect for movie cards!  These are so easy to make and would be a perfect project for kids!

Here is a tag pouch made from a 6" x 6" page protector.  The Night of Navy cardstock measures 8-1/2" x 6-1/2", scored at 2".  The extra piece on the side of the page protector was cut off, then the protector was adhered to the Night of Navy cardstock.  A 6" x 6" piece of Certainly Celery designer paper was inserted into the page protector---helps to hide the adhesive and looks pretty.  The tags were added, the flap folded over, holes punched, and the beautiful Purely Pomegranate satin ribbon ties it all together.

The Tags for All stamp set and the satin ribbon are both on SALE from now until December 15th.  Click here for more information.

We also stamped candles, dominos, and tumbled marble tiles.  My candle picture didn't turn out too good, so I won't be sharing it....sorry!

My next class is the Winter Bright mini scrapbook class, and I'm happy to say that we have a full class.  For those of you unable to attend, I still have project CDs available to ship immediately.  Check my previous post for full details.

Happy Stampin'

Melissa