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Stampin' Up! Sale

Holiday Extravaganza!

Get up to 50% off select Stampin' Up! products November 26-December 1.

Order now; these are only available while supplies last!

Perfect presents for friends!

Order online at www.fairle.stampinup.net and enter to win fabulous prizes!

• The first online order I receive will win the Hostess Level 1 stamp set Best Yet.

• The largest online order I receive will win the Hostess Level 2 stamp set Deer Friends.

*Orders must be placed on my Stampin' Up! website between November 26-December 1, 2008.

The penguin card uses the Punch Pals stamp set, the Riding Hood Red Classic Ink Pad and the Tag Punch; three components of the Bags & Tags Bundle.

I masked the penguins, sponged Baja Breeze Ink and added Dazzling Diamonds Glitter with a 2-Way Glue Pen.

Are they ice skating? Imitating the Rockettes? Taking the Polar Plunge?

I want to hear what you think my penguins are doing!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Embossed Autumn Leaves

This is a very simple-looking card with a whole lot of ink on it!

Last Saturday was the Stampin' Up! Regional here in Virginia Beach and we received the new stamp set Best Wishes and More; yea!

I busted out nearly all of my Earth Element ink pads for the leaves.
First I inked the stamp in Versamark ink so I could emboss the leaves. Next I inked in a light color, for example, Summer Sun. Third, I rolled the edges of the stamp in a dark/bright color, for example, Ruby Red. (Rock & Roll technique).
Stamp image, cover with Clear Embossing Powder, tap off excess and emboss. That particular color combo was my favorite; the third leaf from the top in the card shown above!

The background of the leaf panel is Faux Woodgrain, yet another technique.
To create the look of wood, begin with a piece of More Mustard card stock. Swipe your entire More Mustard ink pad directly across the card stock, from one edge to the other (Direct to Paper). Repeat this process in the same direction with increasingly darker colors; Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, maybe a small amount of Chocolate Chip, until you achieve the look you want. The last color you will use is Whisper White Craft Ink. If you want to add details such as lines for boards, use the fine tip of a brown marker.

Here are two more examples with the embossed Rock & Roll leaves. The background stamp is Sanded and the sentiment Thanks is from the set Thank You Kindly.

Hope you're enjoying the falling leaves outside as well!

Holiday Card Stamp-A-Stack

Shown are three of the five card designs we will create.

Finished your Christmas cards yet?

November Holiday Stamp-A-Stack dates are this weekend; Friday, November 14 at 6:00 pm and Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 pm.

Stamp 15 cards; 3 each of 5 designs for only $25, including envelopes! Bring a new friend and you both receive $5 credit toward a purchase on the day of the event. Snacks and drinks will also be provided.

Reserve your space today: create@stampingfun101.com or 757-663-1301.

- New -
Twelve Weeks of Christmas projects on Stamping Fun 101!

World Card Making Day Projects

Saturday is World Card Making Day!

Here's a peek at the projects we're making at my free Open House on Saturday, October 4 from 11:00 - 3:00.

Stop by and make three cards; two for you and one to donate to a family residing at our local Ronald McDonald House in Norfolk.

All three cards use Stampin' Up! exclusive dies cut with the new Big Shot die cutting machine.

The Peace card on the left will be featured as the first project in my 12 Weeks of Christmas Tutorials beginning October 3.
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Flower Fusion Notebook

This week has been almost as crazy as last!

• I'm recovering from Convention, of course. Takes longer as I get older...
• Cleaned my craft room which it desparately needed and rearranged it.
• Prepped for the Open House this weekend.
• Priced all my retired sets and realized I buy way too much stuff.
• Mr. Brown delivered my new Big Shot and I made lots of new samples which meant I didn't go to bed AT ALL on Friday night! My DH came in yesterday after the Open House and I was asleep here at the desk, waiting on a phone call. He sent me to bed!

With the purchase of the new Big Shot, the realization that I buy too much and the relief from purging, I've decided to have an all-out Craft Sale next weekend and get rid of everything that's not current Stampin' Up! Kinda scary, isn't it?

For the project:

This is a felt notebook; what else could I put on it but felt Flower Fusion? I love the new colors they introduced in these; Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze & Chocolate Chip.

There are Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads in the centers, the Hodgepodge frame is Styled Silver and the "wishes" is stamped in Real Red ink. I used a marker and inked only part of the stamp from the new set Heard from the Heart.

The white flower on the bottom right is actually part of the notebook; the flower was die cut on the cover and the paper is showing through.

Starfish to Sand Dollar

Oh, my! What an exciting, intense, exhilarating week.

I was walking around yesterday during a break in General Session, trying to soak up the excitement to last me another year! Standing alone was Mary Jo Albright. I told her I loved her blog, that she was one of my favorite artists and thanked her. She asked my name and was incredibly gracious and modest. I say this because hundreds of people everyday must say to her what I did, but maybe somewhat more eloquently.

It was then that everything hit me and I had to say goodbye to the lovely Ms. Albright before I burst into tears in front of her and embarrassed myself further. I went back to my seat and burst into tears but I didn't know why I was crying.

Happiness, excitement, sensory overload and lack of sleep all rolled into one is my best guess! And this is my third Convention! But is has been the most fun; I've socialized and met more people this trip than before which is fun and helpful; I've learned so much.

These swap cards use the sets Seaside, One of a Kind and Sanded. On subsequent cards I did put the Chocolate Taffeta ribbon across the whole front of the card.

Colors are Kraft and Baja Breeze for the base, the sand dollar is Naturals Ivory. Ink is Chocolate Chip and Sahara Sand; I outlined and colored the 'holes' on the sand dollar with a Blender Pen and Sahara Sand ink.

Everyone received the new Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp set for free, Say it with Scallops which fits our new Scallop Square punch! I also won an adorable new Halloween set, Tasty Sweet. So these combined with the other three Convention sets and the new tote bag everyone talked me into buying... I'd better start creatively packing my suitcase!

Breezing by Pacific Point

Tomorrow is the last day of Convention and I've just finished stamping my swap cards ;)

Of course our group talked and laughed as much or more than we stamped tonight! Did you realize if you forget the 'V' for LOVE, you can just spell OLE? Maybe you had to be there...

This is a simple swap I made highlighting the gorgeous new In Colors, Pacific Point and Kiwi Kiss. The sail on the boat and grosgrain ribbon are Tempting Turquoise and the card base is Sahara Sand. Life's a Breeze stamp set and Something Fishy Jumbo Wheel.

Exciting news announced today; Stampin' Up! has partnered with Sizzix to sell the Big Shot with our own exclusive dies!
There were so many amazing samples on display; it was sensory overload! I never realized how many different materials it can cut; fabric, felt, chipboard, cork, vinyl, stencils, lots more. The stenciled walls and decorated room were adorable!

I don't want Convention to end...

Christmas in July Convention Swap

Hello from beautiful Salt Lake City!!!

I'm so excited to be here at Convention; today is the first official day and I better keep this brief or I'll be late...

Yesterday we picked up our very chic bags (Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise and Kiwi Kiss!) with the new catalog -FABULOUS- and three of the best stamp sets that I would have bought anyway! As I keep hearing, it's a great day to be a Stampin' Up Demonstrator!!!

This card uses a new hostess set, Window Dressing. There are various things you can add in the windows, a kitty, pumpkin, flower vases, etc.

I made 30 these for an organized Artist Trading Card swap, just the window image on a piece of Riding Hood Red card stock. The other colors are Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip.

Images are watercolored and Dazzling Diamonds glitter for snow.

I really need to go Celebrate with Stampin' Up!, now!

Convention Swaps with New Stamps!

Tuesday, 2:04 am

I'm leaving for the Stampin' Up! Convention in 3 hours and still haven't gone to bed!

Maybe next year I'll start on the swaps a bit earlier...

Here's my midnight creation; the color combination is courtesy of baby bedding I was drooling over at a department store. I don't need any baby bedding, I just loved it!

Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Basic Black and the new In Color Pink Pirouette. Accent is punched with the Five Petal Flower and Boho Blossoms Punches; inside of punch stamped with matching One of a Kind set. The sentiment is from a new stamp set, Heard from the Heart.

If I don't fall asleep and miss my connection, I'll be in Salt Lake by lunchtime!

Father's Day with Hardware Store Finds

Happy Friday!

Inside, the card reads, "I love that you always make time for me." printed with the Journaling Fonts CD in the Woodward Script on Bashful Blue card stock.

These projects have only taken me a year to make... and you thought you were a procrastinator!

I intended to create a class making simple Father's Day cards and gifts, each would incorporate things from the hardware store. Apparently, a year was not enough time, Father's Day is rapidly approaching and I have just now finished!

Although I don't have time to schedule it, I'm offering this as on online class with the following options:



Option #1
Order the directions for $25, sent via email.
Five projects including four cards & one frame with step-by-step photos.
Mostly beginner level, some intermediate; includes measurements.


Option #2
If you'd like to save time hunting the aisles of Home Depot and Lowe's, order the directions and the hardware store items; $55 plus postage.
Includes enough supplies for a class of ten; 50 projects.
Fits in one Flat Rate envelope.

Email me and I will send you my Paypal information.


I'm not selling any of the Stampin' Up! items as part of this kit but you are welcome to place a Stampin' Up! order with me if you do not have a demonstrator.
You can also find a demonstrator near you on the Stampin' Up! website, http://www.stampinup.com/

Monochromatic Desk Frame

Patriotic Dad Card

One of a Kind Seashell Card

Circles & Stripes Card
Please check the www.usps.com site and email me for international, larger quantities or other questions regarding postage. Shipping choices are Flat Rate Priority or Express.

Postage Rates per the USPS website:
$4.80 - U.S. Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope (usually 1-3 days)
$9.80 - U.S. Priority Mail Flat Rate Box
$16.50 - U.S. Express Mail Flat Rate Envelope (most locations overnight)

$9.95 - Canada Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope
$23.95 - Canada Priority Mail Flat Rate Box
$23.95 - Canada Express Mail Flat Rate Envelope

$11.95 - Other Countries Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope
$38.95 - Other Countries Priority Mail Flat Rate Box
$25.95 - Other Countries Express Mail Flat Rate Envelope

I will begin emailing & shipping on Monday, June 2.

(out of town this weekend.)

Email me and I will send you my Paypal information.

BONUS: the first three paid orders will receive three free sample cards!

Have a great weekend!

Enjoy the Little Things

Sometimes, the best way to scrap the 6" x 6" brag book pages is to keep them as simple as possible. Not the most popular option with all of the embellishments on the market!

This page is definetely back to the basics and I'm not apologizing for it! No designer paper, ribbons, brads, buttons or flowers. Just stamps, ink and card stock. And a white gel pen.

My son knew he needed to get away from the excitement on the beach and spend time alone building a sand castle for a while. I hope he never loses that ability.

Purely Pomegranate, Bashful Blue and So Saffron card stock.

Sample for the Cards, Pages & Chopsticks! class

Life's a Breeze

Here are a few more samples for my Cards, Pages & Chopsticks! class this weekend.

I'm having fun with this set and wheel, scrappin' photos of my son at the beach. Here's an inside page of the Chopstick album:



I added light blue Fine Cosmo glitter to the water on the card (top photo) and layered River Rock over Pomegranate for a striped beach ball!

Only one week left to get this jumbo wheel Something Fishy free with the purchase of the stamp set Life's a Breeze.

Here is a list of all the sets in the Free Wheelin' Promotion.

Cards, Pages & Chopsticks!

Here are a few samples for my Stamp Camp next weekend; Cards, Pages & Chopsticks!

I hope to get more samples posted by the middle of next week. There are so many choices for this Camp; you can choose to make two cards and a Chopstick Album or six 6" x 6" scrapbook pages.

The first stamp set choice is Enjoy Every Moment and Dashing Daisy wheel shown above with the colors Pomegranate, Saffron, Bashful, Celery and Olive.



Here is the set Life's a Breeze with the wheel Something Fishy.
Too cute with beach and summertime photos! (This is my son at the beach last summer building a sandcastle!) The colors are Ballet Blue, Groovy Guava, River Rock and Rose Red.

Both of these sets and wheels are part of this month's Free Wheelin' Promotion; get a free jumbo wheel when you purchase a preselected coordinating stamp set.

You know you want to learn how to make this Chopstick Album...