Your Invited to FREE Open House All Day Sat. Dec. 17th - O' Come All Ye Faithful

Sneak Peak! Here's ONE of the Three houses we will make in the 'Village of Christmas' Class

Just ADORABLE - wait til you see the other two houses but good things come to those who wait

Look at the greater 'Shaker Window' technique!

Sneak Peak from the 'Christmas Cards and Tags Class'

Here is another version of the 'Village of Christmas' Classs - this was a workshop at this years Convention 'Village of Cuteness' - now I didn't take the workshop (was in another class) but a friend of mine Anita duplicated the class for us. Thank you Anita's hubby for cutting all the wood and Anita for sanding all the wood.

O'Come All Ye Faithful...faithful stampers, card makers, scrapbookers, and crafters alike. On Saturday I will be having a FREE Open House ALL DAY from 10:00 am - 7:00pm for you to come and enjoy a variety of holiday projects. There will be some (FREE) Make 'n Take Projects fit for this festive season, hourly demonstrations of new products and techniques, plus you can even enjoy a holiday class (for a fee).

If you wish to sign-up for a class there are two classes to choose from:
1.) 'Christmas Cards and Tags' - we'll be making a couple of Christmas Cards, a gift giving card holder, and some Christmas tags or
2.) 'Village of Christmas' - come make this ADORABLE Christmas Village containing three wooden houses marvelously decorated with Stampin' Up embellishments to create this quaint Christmas Village that you'll enjoy for years to come.

To get a sneak peak at the projects, log onto my blog at: http://www.inkcrediblescrappindiva.blogspot.com/

Please RSVP if you will be coming for a class so that I can have a kit prepared for you.
1.) Christmas Cards and Tags Class - $12- please allow 1 1//2 hours for class
2.) Village of Christmas - $25 - please allow 2 hours for class
PLUS if you sign-up for both classes get $5 off

The great thing is you can come ANYTIME between 10:00 am - 7:00 pm to take these classes or just enjoy the FREE Make 'n Take Project and hourly Demonstrations of nifty techniques that all crafters will love!!
Each guest will receive a little gift for coming. Homemade cookies and hot chocolate will be brewing.
*****REMEMBER - YOU MUST RSVP BY THURSDAY DEC. 15TH FOR CLASSES SO A KIT WILL BE READY FOR YOU ON SATURDAY******
Merry Christmas All - Gratefully yours, Stephanie

Bring in the Holidays with the 12 Days of Christmas

"On the first day of Christmas my true love brought to me..." - the Tags Til Christmas Stamp Set as you can see. This was one of the cards made in my 'Stamp-A-Stack Christmas Card Class.'

Project Recipe: Stamp Set - Tags 'Til Christmas,  Cardstock - Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Very Vanilla, Designer Series Paper - Holly Berry Bouquet (mini catalog), Ink Pads - Real Red, Baker's Twine - Real Red, Designer Buttons - Holly Berry Bouquet (mini catalog), Embossing Folder - Perfect Polka Dots, Postage Stamp Punch, Crop-A-Dile, Dazzling Details

Halloween Door Hanger

Sweet and Scary - just the right combo for festive Halloween Decor. This was my Make-n-Take project I made for all the girls to do at our monthly downline group. Want to be a part of my team, meet monthly, swap adorable cards and 3D items, get great ideas, and lots of giggles, sign  up with me BEFORE Oct. 31st and you can not only be a member of this group but get a FREE Big Shot Die-Cutting  Machine or $100 of FREE Stampin' Up Products (your choice) - Call me for more details or click here FREE BIG SHOT OR $100 FREE Stampin' Up Products

Recipe - Halloween Door Hanger

Stamp Sets: Dark & Dreary, Wicked Cool, Ink Pads: Peach Parfait, Concord Crush, Staz-On Jet Black, Papers: DSP Pick Your Poison (Holiday Mini Catalog ), Cardstock: Concord Crush, Very Vanilla, Accessories: Textured Impressions Folder - Spider Web, BIGZ Top Note, Crop-a-dile, Ribbon Satin 5/8" Basic Black, Black embossing powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Gun Tool, Daubers, Punch Scallop Circle 2 3/8", Punch Scallop Oval, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Versamark Pad, Hot Glue Gun, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Dimensionals

Two For Tea and Tea For Two...

This was the doorprize I made for my monthly upline stamp group. Since I won the doorprize last month, the rule is winner makes next month's doorprize. I got the tutorial from Lynn Pratt's website. It  consists of the template and you make your own design choices regarding paper, embellishments etc. I did alter it to make it work better for what I wanted. Inside the teapot the four teacup notecards fit nicely. Such a fun idea for all sorts of occasions.

Project Recipe:

Tutorial Template from : Lynn Pratt's website

Stamp Sets: Dark & Dreary and Wicked Cool

Ink Pads: Staz-on Jet Black, Concord Crush

Papers: DSP: Pick Your Poison (from the Mini Holiday Catalog), Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Concord Crush

Accessories: SNAIL adhesive, dimensionals, Dazzling Details, Bat Punch (I know it's retired but I couldn't resist), Oval Punch, Oval Scallop Punch, Sticky Strip, 1/2" Stitched Poly Ribbon Peach Parfait, 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon Very Vanilla, Basic Rhinestones, Cutter Kit (distresser)

Happy Halloween All - Third Times A Charm

What a fun night! Finally, a fun Halloween. Let's see my first Halloween in Arizona two years ago(Ahwatukee area), I left our candy bowl full of candy by our door with a cute note for trick-or-treaters to help themselves to one...my son said don't do it, they'll just take it all. No they won't I said - yes they did. Bowl and all gone, gone, gone. So disheartening (smile).  Second Halloween, (Tolleson area), no trick-or-treaters. Hmmm...Third time is a charm - finally home in Terrific Tempe! We had SO MANY adorable little gobblins at our door. I had to send my son out twice to round up candy. I put together 40 little treat bags and truly thought this would be MORE than enough; it WASN'T!! We had over a 100 trick-or-treaters.  It was great. AND, at 9:00 I put the remaining goodie bags in a bowl, set them outside next to our jack-o-lantern with, yes once again another note to please help yourself to a goodie bag....AND...the bowl is still there with a few goodie bags left. Everyone was very appreciative for the nifty treats. Sweet and Simple.

Project Recipe - Stamp Sets: Spooky Bingo Bits, Paper: DSP- Frightful Sight and Pick Your Poison, Cardstock: - Basic Black, Peach Parfait, Whisper White, Accessories: Scallop Circle 2 3/8" Punch, Scallop Circle 1 3/4" Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Circle 1" Punch, Bat Punch (I know it's retired), Ink Pads: Staz-On Jet Black, Stampin' Up Writers: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Dazzling Details, Dimensionals, Ribbon: 1/2" Scallop Dot Ribbon Old Olive, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Basic Black, Cellophane Bags (Holiday Mini Catalog and Big Caddy).

Jack-o-laterns with Bling!

So I decided modernize and bling up my Halloween Pumpkins. I bought two artificial pumpkins from Joanne's, painted them with off-white acrylic paint, the stems black, and then added the awesome Stampin' Up Decor Elements 'Black Frightful Sight' along with Stampin' Up Designer Jewels Black Flourish (they are still available Item #120987 and they are 4"x8" for a $1.99 each - WOW!! see pic below how they come.)

I have them sitting on my living room coffee table surrounded by frosted candle tea lights. Just love it!!

How Would You Like to go Bobbin' for this Apple!!

I've NEVER seen an apple this BIG. Look at it's size compared to my hand...think about that

This applie is the size of a small pumpkin. It's a California Honey Crisp Apple. Gonna put it in the refrigerator for a bit and then enjoy it once it's nice and cold. I'll let you know if it's size lives up to its taste.

Welcome to Tuesdays Tips, Tricks, & Techniques!

Each Tuesday I'll high light a nifty tip, trick or technique that will most definitely make you say, "Ohhhh, that's so cool. What a great idea!!"

So for today's Nifty Triple T (Tip, Trick or Technique)...

Perfect Cut everytime. For those of you that LOVE your Big Shot Die Cut Machine, (and who doesn't), how many times have you gone to run your paper through the die cut and you don't quite line the paper up evenly and then outcomes your shape or mis-shape that is..well here's a surefire trick to prevent that from happening anymore. Simply take some sticker paper or shipping label paper (see below)

Now cut the white shipping label paper into the dimensions of your Bigz Die Cut (see below)

Peel off the backing of the white shipping label paper and adhere to your Bigz Die Cut. Then run it through your Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (see below)

Now peel out the shape and leave the "frame" part adhered to the die-cut shape. Then I like to write the name of the Die-Cut Shape and item # (from the catalog) along with the dimensions of the die-cut shape: i.e. 4.25"x5" - then you always know what size to cut your paper.



Cake Pop Designs - Check This Out

I LOVE these Cake Pop Stands. My sweet friend Terri Guymon and her hubby have created these beautiful, versatile cake pop stands. There's nothing like it on the market to house your yummy cake pops. Scroll down to see a few other designs. I love mine. I use it to display cupcakes, cakes, and right now it serves as a wonderful throne for my Halloween decor. Easily transitions from season-to-season, holiday-to-holiday just by changing the ribbon. Click on Link for her website: http://www.cakepopdesigns.com/Gallery.html

Lollipop Lollipop Halloween Lollipop

 Such a fun way to give a treat and card; the sticks are Lollipops!

Project Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Spooky Bingo Bits, Papers: DSP Frightful Sight, Cardstock - Whisper White, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Basic Black, Ink Pads: Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Accessories: Large Oval Punch, Circle 1/2" Punch, Crop-A-Dile, Ribbon - Satin 5/8" Basic Black

Knock Knock! Who's There?

I LOVE this new BIGZ L Die Peakaboo Frame. How would you like to get this Die Cut for 20% off and the BIG SHOT Die Cutting Machine for FREE - that $100 value FREE or you can choose $100 worth of FREE Stampin' Up products. This Awesome promotion is available only until October 31st - Click here for your FREE Big Shot

Project Recipe:

Stamp Set: Spooky Bingo Bits, Ink Pads: Staz On Jet Black, Paper: DSP Frightful Sight, Card stock - Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Whisper White, Accessories: Stampin' Write Markers - Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Dazzling Details, SNAIL adhesive, Dimensionals, Ribbon: Scallop Dots 1/2" Old Olive, Postage Stamp Punch, Circle 1" Punch, BIGZ L Die Peakaboo  (from Holiday Mini Catalog), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine

Who Cares What's In the Box...

Yes this was a Father's Day Gift I made and I could have stopped with just the box but I did put a nice gift in it (smile).  I just love the way it turned out. The stamp set 'Plane and Simple' is retired from the 2010-11 Big Catalog, but the ties stamp set 'Best Dad Ever' is still available in this year's 2011-12 Catalog.

Recipe for Project:
Stamp Sets: Plane and Simple (retired) and Best Dad Ever (current), Papers: DSP Paisley Papers, Cardstock - Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake, Ink Pads: Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake, Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch 1 3/4", Paper Crimper, Daubers, SNAIL adhesive, Mini Library Clips, Bakers Twine Navy, Crop-a-Dile, Dimensionals

Spooky Snack

I left this little treat for my son in his bathroom last night so he'd have it in the morning. My son is a very picky eater therefore his adventurous side to try new foods is almost non-existent. So a couple of weeks ago (at age 17) he tried his FIRST snickers bar (peanut butter snickers) and now he can't stop.

Recipe: Spooky Snack

Stamp Sets: Wicked Cool, Ink Pads: Concord Crush, Staz On Jet Black, Paper: Cardstock - Concord Crush, Peach Parfait, Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Textured Impressions Folder - Spider Web, Crop-a-dile, 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive, Black Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool,  Scallop Circle Punch 1 3/4", Scallop Oval Punch, Anywhere Glue Stick, BIGZ Top Note Die Cut, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (AND SIGN UP BEFORE OCTOBER 31ST AND GET YOUR OWN BIG SHOT DIE-CUTTING MACHINE FREE!!! Click Here For Your FREE Big Shot)

Stephanie's Stampin' Studio - Ta da!!



Organizing on a budget. Simple, affordable storage solutions. Studio table can fit eight comfortably with another table off to the left (out of view to accomodate more friends)

Overview of Stampin' Studio and  main work table where classes and workshops are held. Converted pool table into work table with two pieces of wood (cut at Lowes) for about $40

Main work area. Everything is labeled. I'm a very visual person and prefer to be able to see all my supplies rather than having them out of sight in closed cupboards; just my preference,

My present paper storage housing 12x12, 8 1/2 x 11, and folders with scraps, will eventually be replaced with a file cabinet and hanging folders. Easier access for me. Will be putting this lovely paper rack for sale soon.

On the peg board (don't mind the pool table supplies) Color Coach swatches, punch out templates, convention ID's, and the Simply Scored tote bag.

Cutting, scoring, piercing, and album/book binding area.

Each drawer is clearly labeled; everything has a home, from sponges to sewing supplies, glue dots and sticky strip tape.

Main work area. The light is a "natural daylight" lamp. Really brings out all the true natural colors of each ink and paper.

Daubers for inking and acrylic blocks for stamps.

Buffet of adhesive; all my favorites SNAIL, Multipurpose Glue, Anywhere Glue Sticks...

Various cutting tools

Big tools - LOVE my Crop-a-dile!

Ink pads, inkers, buttons, and embellishments. Someday I'll replace this with the wonderful wooden storage solution that houses ink pads, pens, and reinkers. Storage Units, Ink & More!

Big button storage solution

Punches displayed with some inexpensive curtain rods I had in the garage; $6 at Anna's Linens. Above that  for my hanging card display, I have two decorative hooks that I dressed up with Stampin' Up Soft Suede

1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (bows) and a few of the Spice Cake Designer Buttons (from the Mini Holiday Catalog). The cord is drapery cord (.39 cents from Joanne's Fabric) and clothespins (from the Dollar Store). I like to rotate my cards from various swaps to inspire me.

Second half of punch holder and hanging cards.

One section of all my stamp sets that are sorted and labeled as CURRENT, HOSTESS, SALE-A-BRATION, HOLIDAYS, stamps 'I just can't part with.' and RETIRED. Will be posting a list of RETIRED stamp sets that will be for sale. Check back soon.

Big Shot Die Cut Machine area (mine is on the way) this is the Side Kick Die Cut Machine which will be up for sale soon. Notice the lil sewing machine. My $14.99 CVS buy last Christmas. Wait til you see what I sewed with it - sewwwwww sweet!!

More shelves from left over wood from pool table topper. Simple wood slates and bricks. Directly under each table. Bottem shelf houses all my collection of cards; organized my swap groups. Top shelf houses Big Shot Die Cuts and embossing folders.