FLOCKED WINDOW SHEET

This card was made using the Flocked Window Sheet from the Candlelight Christmas Speciality designer paper.  This window sheet gives this card such an elegant look, and it is so easy to use.  I also used the new Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on the oval frame.  The oval frame was created using the Apothecary Accents Framelits.   I hope you enjoy today's card. 

I'M STUCK ON ORNAMENTS

 I can't stop making these beautiful ornaments using the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and the Framelets.  For this ornament/gift topper I used Midnight Muse and Raspberry Ripple ink.  In the middle is a Vintage Faceted Button and then a Pearl Jewel.

MERRY CHRISTMAS ELF SHOES!!

Are these sweet or what?  I got this idea from Becky Roberts website and I just couldn't resist making this card.  I decided I liked the Very Vanilla back ground using the the embossing folder, and I used a Merry Christmas greeting from the Greeting of the Season stamp set.  I used two different punches to make the shoes.  The Ornament punch and the 3/4" round punch.  I may use this card to send to my customers.  I hope they aren't looking.

MORE ORNAMENT KEEPSAKES

I hope everyone had a wonderful and festive Thanksgiving.  Today's card is using the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set again.  I love this set!! I also used the Candlelight Christmas designer series paper.  

Don't forget about the  ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA where you can get up to 50% off select items when you order  ONLINE.  Sale ends November 28.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Wishing you and your family and friends a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving.  Be thankful for everything you have.

I will leave you with a couple Thanksgiving cards before we start in tomorrow with Christmas full force.

Gooble Gooble

CHRISTMAS TAGS AND BOX

Is this ever sweet or what?!!  I made this cute little box with a plastic cover and filled with  To: and From: tags at my up-line Linda Hellers stamping get together last Sunday.  The box measures 5" x 3".  The tags were made using the Two Tags Bigz die on page 193 of the Stampin' Up! catalog.  This would make a cute little gift to give someone.  

HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS

I LOVE making these!!

These are the beautiful ornaments that Stampin' Up! designed for the cover of their Holiday Catalog.  These are easy and so fun to make.  You will need the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set, and the Holiday Ornaments Framelits, and the Scalloped Tulle Ribbon.   If you would like the directions to make these ornaments please contact me and I will supply you with them.

With the Holidays approaching, also comes BLACK FRIDAY!

the Biggest shopping day of the year….well, Stampin UP! has decided to expand that to the

BIGGEST ONLINE SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA EVER.

..and not just for one day.

 MONDAY – November 19th and runs through Wednesday, November 28th

CLICK HERE  - to view the ENTIRE LIST OF SALE ITEMS  http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Online_X_flyer_US.pdf

In addition there will be three products 20 percent off for 24 hours only on both the first and the last days of On;ine Extravaganza - our very own doorbusters!!  

SALE FOR MONDAY 19, ONLY:

Simply Scored Diagonal Plate - Retail price $11.95       24 Hour Price  $9.56     page 181

Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine - Retail  price $99.95       24 Hour Price  $79.96   page 186

SALE FOR WEDNESDAY NOV. 28, ONLY

Clear Block Bundle (blocks A-I)  Retail price  $66.95      24 Hour Price $53.56  Page 7

Clear Block Storage Caddy -        Retail Price $16.95       24 Hour Price $13.56  Page 7

Stack & Store Caddy                    Retail price $34.95       24 Hour Price $$27.96  Page 175

Please contact me with any questions.  This is a fabulous SALE and a great time to shop for the Holiday's for you or a friend.

STAY TUNE TO THE ON-LINE EXTRAVAGANZA!!

THIS IS GOING TO BE STAMPIN' UP'S! BIGGEST ON-LINE SALE OF THE YEAR, WITH DISCOUNTS UP TO 50% OFF AND 24-HOUR -ONLY DOORBUSTERS, YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!  STAY TUNE AND CHECK BACK HER OFTEN.

SIMPLE AND EASY CHRISTMAS!

This is such a simple and easy card to make, but looks so nice. Cut 6 strips of designer series paper.  In this card I used the Festival of Prints designer paper. Each strip is cut 1/2" wide and the longest strip is 4".  Cut all other strips approx. 1/4" less than each other.  Punch out a star and add a rhinestone. Easy peasy!

I'M BACK!

Hello friends, I've missed you.  I needed to take a couple months break from blogging for various reasons, but I'm back and so happy to be here again.  

Can you believe the holiday's are upon us again?  I cannot.  It seems like just last week we were celebrating the Fourth of July. Maybe that's because the fourth is where I last left off on my blog.  HAHA!  Isn't the Stampin' Up! Holiday mini catalog  FABULOUS!  I think I ordered everything in it.  I have two new classes coming up on my calendar using lots of the fun stamps and accessories in the new mini catalog.  December 2 is the Ornament Keepsakes class and December 8 is the Greetings of the Season class.  If you live in the Orlando area and would like to attend either or both classes please do not hesitate to contact me at Jillybeanfl@hotmail.com.  Kits are also available. 

Ornament Keepsakes

Greetings of the Season

CONVENTION SWAPS

Posted below are more of the beautiful convention card swaps I received last week from other Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  I enjoyed swapping with these ladies so much, and can't wait to go to convention next year to swap again.

Gayle McDonald

Laura Diamond

Linda Cary

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

I made this beautiful Christmas collage using a sectional collage box from 7 Gyspies, and then I cut out each Christmas design three times creating a 3D effect.  This was so much fun making and I'm sure my family will enjoy it during the Christmas Holiday.

MORE CONVENTION SWAPS!!

I hope you enjoy these card swaps I brought back from convention, and perhaps you can get some ideas for your own creations.

Barbara Goold

Becky Hay de Garcia

Holly C Thomsen

Cheryl Parker

Beth Rank

CARD SWAPS FROM CONVENTION!

I received so many card swaps while attending convention.  For the next couple of days I will post some of them here.  I will also list the name of the demonstrator who created the card.

 

Lynnette Alvarez

Kathy Shapland

Deborah Dodson

Debbie Siegel

Leslie Faudree

Wendy Meinhardt

Thank you ladies for all these beautiful cards.

HOME FROM CONVENTION!

I arrived home from Salt Lake City last night.  I stayed on a few extra days after convention to tour Park City, Utah where the 2002 Winter Olympic took place.  I had a wonderful time visiting this very beautiful, mountainous village full of unique shops, restaurants, pubs and of course ski slopes.

Convention "I AM" was absolutely fantastic!!  From the gorgeous decorated stage, to the fabulous classes, speakers, FREEBIES GALORE, swaps, and all the wonderful demonstrators I met, I didn't want any of it to end. I will have to wait until July18, 2013 to do it all over again.  Posted below are just a few of the many pictures I took. 

Main Stage

The Main Stage

There were rows and rows and rows of sample boards displaying gorgeous cards that Stampin' Up! prepared for convention.

Stampin' Up! warehouse.  

FREE products I received at convention.

And more FREE products!!

Stampin' Up! gave all demonstrators attending convention this fabulous bag full of stamp sets, glue stick, catalog, and so much more.  I was so excited!!

Some of the fun items I purchased at the Stampin' Up! Momento Mall for my customers.

Tonight or tomorrow I will start posting some of the wonderful swap cards I received from other demonstrators.  

STAMPIN' UP! CONVENTION!!!

WOO HOO!!!  I'm leaving tomorrow for Salt Lake City to attend the 24 annual Stampin' Up! convention.  I'll be taking classes and returning with a ton of new ideas and inspiration to bring to you, my customers.  I've made 100 card swaps, three different designs to swap with fellow demonstrators.  I will return with 100 different cards to show my customers and readers.  Are you excited!!!?  I am!!!  Below are the three different cards I created to swap this week at convention.  I will try and post pictures from convention here on my blog, so check back soon.

NEW CLASS - BESTY'S BLOSSOMS!!!

If you live in the Orlando area and would like to take a Stampin' Up! class using the very brand new Besty's Blossom stamp set from the new 2012-2013 catalog, please join me on Sunday, August 15 ant 1:00.  Contact me for more details.

TEA SHOPPE MINI CLASS

Yesterday I held a mini class in my home with some very fun ladies.  We made cards using the Tea Shoppe stamp set which is pictured on page 57 in the new 2012 - 2013 catalog. Everyone who attended also received a FREE catalog.  Thank you ladies for attending.  This is a great picture of all of you!!

IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE!!!

The new 2012 - 2013 Stampin' Up! catalog has gone live today!!  Click HERE to view the new catalog, and click HERE to place your order.


Here is just a small sample of some of the new products I ordered a couple weeks ago and have been playing with.  The new In-Colors and fabulous!  Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green are probably my favorite, but I love all five new colors.  Stampin' Up! has also re-designed their ink pads, and let me tell you, they are WONDERFUL!!  The coverage is rich, thick and juicy.  You will want them all!