Sandy's Sohott Stamping

Holiday Shopping with 25+ vendors

2011-11-01T20:38:00.000-05:00

Holiday Shopping with a Cause! Get a jump on your holiday shopping by coming out to support local vendors and crafters! With over 30 unique crafters and vendors to choose from, you are sure to knock off a few of the people on your gift list. Hosted by MOMS Club (r) of Coon Rapids - North, MN Proceeds from this event are going to the Anoka County Adopt a Family program. Admission is $1 or a

Holiday Stamp A Stack and Buffet

2011-11-01T20:33:00.000-05:00

Holiday cards! Holiday gifts! Holiday decorations! this class has it all. All projects $2 each unless otherwise noted. This is a buffet style class where you select the projects and the quantity. Class start times are flexible. There will be at least 6 different projects. Please RSVP by November 23rd (early) due to the long holiday weekend. This class is going to rock! Holiday Class, November

Happy Halloween

2011-10-31T20:49:00.000-05:00

Final resting place for my month of Halloween projects. So much fun I had making and sharing all these items. Already have some Christmas ones in the works.

Let them eat Cake!

2011-10-31T20:46:00.000-05:00

What's a celebration without cake! This cake was modeled after one that Carrie Cudney did at her candy presentation at Convention this summer. I am so pleased with it. It is plenty sturdy. Trust me. This cake has logged tons of miles the past few months and is holding up just fine. The candy bar wraps are 1 1/4" x 3. I sponged each edge. The cake base is an actual plastic cake base from Wilton.

Treat cones

2011-10-31T20:29:00.000-05:00

Treat anyone? This banner that spells out treat has been toted around since August and is starting to show its age. Having been left out in 100 degree heat more than once it is still holding together but has a few bangs and bruises. Each cone uses 2 petal cone dies, cutting off one section of one. I ran each of them through five different embossing folders, it only catches parts of the

Spicy Thinking of You

2011-10-31T19:55:00.000-05:00

Thanks Ms. Autumn for the cute card from a recent stampin' diva shoebox swap.

Falling Trio

2011-10-31T19:53:00.000-05:00

Shoebox swap card from a recent Diva stampin' day. Cannot remember which diva to give credit to. Cute card!

Eek of a Treat!

2011-10-31T19:01:00.000-05:00

I just love these little cello tube bags and hope that they don't retire soon. There is so many things you can do with them.

Pocket Treats

2011-10-31T18:59:00.000-05:00

Using the petite pocket die, made a nice little pouch for pencils, which was actually supposed to be pixie stix but low and behold try and find them before October in MN, ha ha ha. I had several people looking for me. My son finally found a bag of them a few weeks ago at a small grocer. Is there a pixie shortage this year?

Ghostly Trio

2011-10-31T18:56:00.000-05:00

Simple, super quick ghosts using our Flirtatious fabric and styrofoam balls and a little ribbon. I didn't even cut the fabric, but just tore it, to give it that distressed look. I even put rhinestones around the edge of the glass.

Poisoned Mints

2011-10-31T18:52:00.000-05:00

Using the new petite pocket die I cut this out using the now retired thick window sheets. Tip from me: the thick ones were too thick. The sticky strip kept threatening to un-stick. Use only StayzOn ink!

Haunted Mansion

2011-10-31T18:50:00.000-05:00

Actually this was made using the Sizzix milk carton die, which is actually pretty small. Parts of it were run through the spiderweb embossing folder. The window over the door is a cut out from the new triple flower punch. See back side.

Arsenic for your creamer?

2011-10-31T18:46:00.000-05:00

Little sour cream style containers filled with M&Ms. Bath salts, bird seed and other items would work two. Simple and quick to make. See directions below.

Who Poisoned the Chocolate?

2011-10-31T18:43:00.000-05:00

Another cute way to include candy on your projects. A few chocolate lovers have threatened to actually eat them!

Poisoned Licorice

2011-10-31T18:40:00.000-05:00

It's a card and a treat! Really only one licorice easily fits into the cello tube bags, but two looked 2 cute! The black layer actually was run through the spiderweb embossing folder then glittered but the picture does not show that well.

BOOtique

2011-10-26T19:22:00.000-05:00

Only days away, the holiday BOOtique on Ramsey. 11-4 Saturday, October 29th. Tastefully Simple Thirty-one gifts Stampin' Up! Miche Scentsy Pampered Chef Pure Romance Norwex Dove Chocolate Tupperware Natural Hand-crafted Embellishments by EllaD Call for directions Bring a friend a make a day of it!

2011-10-26T19:15:00.000-05:00

Just a reminder that there are only six days left to take advantage of this special.

B O O Banner

2011-10-26T19:12:00.000-05:00

B-O-OI could have cheated and posted one letter a day, but that seems like overly cheating! I think I will make the 31 different crafty posts this month. I haven't blogged this much since I started blogging years ago. Rosettes are all the craft rage right now. Martha Stewart has how to videos, Stampin' Up! Does, and every where you turn. I thought I would be doing my crafts a disservice if I

Which Witch R U

2011-10-26T18:53:00.000-05:00

for a simple card, using the new stocking die from the Holiday Mini catalog, fold an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet in half (I did try cutting it down but parts kept cutting off, whole sheet is the only way to ensure that all the stocking gets cut), place the fold almost to the left edge of the die, run through Big Shot. Run black through for the stocking top, stamp on a greeting, tape on a few stripes of

Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-26T18:47:00.000-05:00

These little balls are super easy and quick and fun to make. You could make a whole patch of them or use different paper and hang them from your Christmas tree. To make them, cut 12 1 x 6" strips of paper. You get two balls out of one sheet of decorative paper. Stack the paper. Use a Crop-A-Dile or some other strong punch and punch through all the sheets on either end, going in about 1/2" at

Happy Halloween Framed

2011-10-26T18:39:00.000-05:00

This was truly a simple Halloween sign to make. I cut a piece of Peach Parfait to 8 x 10 (the size of the frame), sprayed it heavily with my homemade glitter spray using our glitter paint and alcohol. I cut a circle of decorative Halloween paper to mount behind the 31 to really make it pop. The Definitively Decorative Decor Element piece was one section I had leftover from last years Halloween

Pink is for Prevention Event

2011-10-14T12:20:00.000-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=223973484296230 Saturday at the Maple Grove Community Center from 10-3 is a wonderful event to support Womens Cancer Association and do some early holiday shopping with 48 vendors under one roof. I will be there with my Stampin' Up! booth. They have some really great gift bags to the first 50 vendors. I hope to see you there.

Franken Sucker

2011-10-14T12:15:00.000-05:00

Using the Sweet Treat Cups filled with Skittles, and a Wilton candy stick for the sucker handle, I pierced a hole in the bottome of the cup for the stick. Frankenstien was stamped on using Stayzon, it is the only ink that will stick. The backing is a scallop circle punched out of cardstock. These would be a great classroom treat or birthday party favor. With the variety of stamps Stampin' Up!

Pick Your Poison

2011-10-14T12:09:00.000-05:00

Mr. Skeleton would like a word with you about the poison. The spider web was made using the Big Shot web embossing folder. I then ran versamark ink over just the raised parts, then dipping my fingers in the dazzing diamonds, rubbed glitter over the paper, shaking off the excess. This gets the glitter into the edges and corners of the web. Its a little on the messy side but who doesn't love

Wrap some Chocolate!

2011-10-14T12:01:00.000-05:00

For a simple, quick and easy gift or decoration, wrap up some of the Hershey, Mr. Goodbar, Crackle candy minis. The size is 1 1/4" x 3". I did sponge the edges for these. Add a bow for some flair, and done. These will be going in one of my final October projects.

Big Shot FREE during October

2011-10-11T21:46:00.000-05:00

During October when you join Stampin' Up! you will get a FREE Big Shot! If you have thought about joining my team, this is the special reason to join. Now! Give me a call today.

Glitter Window Sympathy

2011-10-11T21:38:00.000-05:00

To achieve this technique you stamp on a piece of card stock. Punch out a shape from cardstock as a layer over your stamped image. Be sure that your punch is smaller than the packing tape you are going to use as the "window". Place the packing tape behind the punched out area. Sprinkle dazzling diamonds glitter on the top side, shaking off the excess. Adhere your layers together. I did have

Fall Card

2011-10-11T21:33:00.000-05:00

This beautiful card was from our recent Diva meeting where we did a shoebox swap. I do apologize and will give credit to whose card this is when I know. Did you know Lovely as a tree, the stamp set used, is one of the oldest sets still in the catalog. Going on 12 years or more. It is still a valuable set to have and suits so many occasions.

KISSed Up!

2011-10-11T21:29:00.000-05:00

Bag up some spookable kisses for a cute and tasty treat.

KISSed

2011-10-11T21:26:00.000-05:00

Don't forget to decorate the bottom of your kisses! Grab your 3/4" circle punch and a stamp or two and get busy. The 4 You and hearts kisses where decorated using the It's a Wrap Holidays candy wrapper stamp. It is on page 14 of the holiday mini catalog. The spider (a personal favorite) is from the Piece of Poison stamp set from page 9 of the holiday mini catalog. With the "wrap" stamp set you

Skelly has no belly

2011-10-11T21:19:00.000-05:00

Mr. Skeleton was a piece made for a project I will show later in the month, call that the big reveal! I used styrofoam ball, and candy sticks and a lot of Tombo all purpose glue. He needs to eat some candy, he is wasting away. Muwahahaha...

Black candy cat crossed your path

2011-10-11T21:16:00.000-05:00

Did a scary black cat just cross your path? Then maybe it was this little guy made from Stampin' Up!s sweet treat cups. The ears and eyes for kitty were made using the blossom petals builder punch 121088. Wouldn't it be cute to build a whole bouquet out of these suckers? Yes it would!

Gratitude in Pool Party card

2011-10-11T21:09:00.000-05:00

I love how good Denise, my upline, that designed this card, is at using the tone on tone look with the pool party base card. Denise is big on using fabric on her cards because it is easy (no scissors required) and in expensive. One piece of fabric will yield at least 36 "ribbons". At $10 for a 3 pack of fabric, that is an unbeatable price. To make the fabric bow, just tear from the long side

Shaking in some Fall fun card

2011-10-11T20:57:00.000-05:00

Making shaker cards just got a whole lot easier with the new Shaker Frames 124155 in the holiday mini catalog. $4.95 for 36 of them it comes out to $0.15 a piece. That is cheaper than using a lot of tape! This card uses Glassy Glitter for the shake in Gold. Add a fabric bow (really quick and super easy to do) and you are set. This card was designed by my manager Sue L. She always has great ideas.

Candy Bar Holder

2011-10-11T20:49:00.000-05:00

Spooky good treats come in scary packages. This giant tootsie roll was packaged up using the candy wrapper Big Shot die. It is supposed to close some fun fold way and I have yet to be successful at that. Instead, I just threaded a ribbon through it and tied shut. Now an interesting tip for this die I learned at Convention this summer, you can extend the length of it, by scoring an extra 2 inch

I see candy box

2011-10-03T18:10:00.000-05:00

Using a #2 box and Stampin' Up!s window sheets, stamp spider using Stayz On on the acetate, seal box using sticky strip (it really doesn't show). Wrap box using a strip of paper that you embossed using a Big Shot folder. Oval punch a handle. Add ribbon. And in minutes you have a ready made gift. I can even see this for weddings with almonds, valentine candy and more. Simple and easy and

Thankful Punch Tree

2011-10-03T18:05:00.000-05:00

Amy M. gave this card her personal touch with the clever use of punches to make the tree trunk. You come in on both sides of the card stock with the oval punch to punch an arc in the side of the trunk. How clever! Card for our recent Diva day.

Spooktackularly Edible Card

2011-10-03T18:02:00.000-05:00

This card may not meet the postal regulations of a machinable card, but it will meet your palate's expectations. Open the candy - if you dare!

31 Days hath Halloween!

2011-10-03T17:58:00.000-05:00

I am going to attempt to step up my blogging game and post, if not each of the 31 days of Halloween (October) at least 31 posts. I think I can do it. I certainly have enough material to more than cover the month. Keep checking back often.

Sympathy in Wisteria easel card

2011-08-19T15:08:00.000-05:00

Sympathy card for a recent Diva group shoebox style swap. The picture does not show that I stamped on our acetate window sheets for the flower image and the vanilla cardstock behind it is sponged. This is a fun layout to use when you want to showcase both the outside and inside of the card. Easy to make using our new, soon to be available Simply Scored scoring tool (available September 1st). It

Convention 2011 Leadership Swap

2011-08-19T14:58:00.001-05:00

Card swap for Stampin' Up! Convention 2011 in Salt Lake City. I love the folds of this layout, and I have to give a shout out to Kristi Jalmasco for her layout idea. It is easy to cut and assemble. I did the card in the two different colors. Believe it or not both sheets of DSP come from the same paper pack. The stamp set is one of the new ones from the new Idea Book and Catalog, My Friend,

Stamp Sale Thursday/ Friday

2011-07-06T21:26:00.000-05:00

I am having my stamping garage sale Thursday July 7 and Friday July 8 from 9-6 at my home i East Bethel. Hundreds of stamp sets. dozens of paper packs unopened. Ribbon spools. Buttons. And so much more. Come check it out.

I won!

2011-07-06T21:24:00.000-05:00

I was actually one of the 100 winners of the My Digital Studio Facebook giveaways. And I am giving it to my daughter who is very interested in getting her start on digital scrapbooking. I honestly can see her doing this before she would do the paper version. It is so easy to get started. All you need is a computer and some pictures!!!

My Digital Studio Contest on Facebook

2011-06-10T19:38:00.000-05:00

If you are a Facebook user check out "The Great My Digital Studio Express Giveaway". You could be one of the lucky 100! Register today!!!

Scrapbook Layout Ideas

2011-06-10T19:34:00.000-05:00

I am excited to announce I was notified by Scrapbook Layout Ideas that they would feature my blog on their website of great scrapbooking layouts. Wow! That means I need to post more of my digi scrapped pages. Better open up My Digital Studio and get started now.

Hot Summer Class with Stampin' Up!

2011-06-03T18:22:00.000-05:00

CLUBS!!! A club consists of a group of 5 or 10 people each taking turns to be silent hostesses. Five people will have a minimum monthly product purchase of $30 (plus s/h and tax) or 10 people having a minimum of $15 (plus s/h and tax). You each will get a chance to be a silent hostess. You can have a home party to boost your sales, but it is not necessary. Come learn 5 great new techniques for

Altered Photobook

2011-05-26T21:44:00.001-05:00

I received this folio style photobook from my Manager Sue when she was cleaning out her stash recently or not so recently. In cleaning out my house I decided I could improve it just a bit. The fish cardboard inserts are removable.Stamps: Everything Nice Inks: Black Stayz On for a nice crisp image Papers: tempting turquoise, tangerine tango, real red, whisper white (color combo taken right from

Altered Garden Journal

2011-05-26T21:36:00.001-05:00

OK, first of all I apologize for the sideways photo. I had purchased this inexpensive garden journal (a few of them actually) a number of years ago, intent on altering them. It comes in a clear plastic cover with some pockets in the back for seeds. They got stuffed in a box and forgotten. Well, I am very much in the urge to purge these days. If I had a garden that was more than flowering

Get Classy!!!

2011-04-08T19:40:00.000-05:00

I have a lot of classes just posted. Check out "Save the Date" to the right or visit Stampin' Up! for more information.

Spring Fling in Andover

2011-04-08T15:21:00.001-05:00

Hope you can join us all for this wonderful event next Thursday!!!

Grab Bag!!!

2011-04-04T13:10:00.000-05:00

Clearance Rack Grab Bag (April 1, 2011-while supplies last)Beginning April 1, and continuing only while supplies last, purchase $5, $10, or $15 grab bags in the Online Store, containing an assortment of discontinued paper products and accessories

MDS No Compunteration

2011-03-17T17:19:00.000-05:00

Word! Done using My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up!

MDS Surprise Road Trip

2011-03-17T17:16:00.000-05:00

Done using My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up! So easy and quick to do. Try it today.

A Beginning and an Ending

2011-03-12T22:10:00.000-06:00

I started out my day celebrating a new life in the family, my cousins first grandchild! Actually the first grand of that familial generation. Congrats to Ruth and Tyler! Your little bundle of joy and sleeplessness will soon be here. From there I went to the funeral of my friend Sue. Pictured above is what the Stampin' divas came up with for a memorial. Fresh flowers only last for days, paper

Dear Friend Sue

2011-03-05T12:52:00.000-06:00

Sue Anderson My good friend and stampin' sister Sue Anderson passed away on March 1, 2011. She was such a sweetheart and such a great stamper, never afraid to tackle even difficult techniques. One night several years ago she and I and upline Sue, Sue A. was always known as "The Other Sue" had dinner together and talked late into the evening. I heard her life story. All the highs and lows. There

Ladies Night Out & Boutique

2010-10-25T15:03:00.001-05:00

Ladies Night of Shopping Thursday, October 28th 4-7 pm 1883 Andover Station NW Andover, MN (Business: Health & Healing Chiropractic 763-323-0061) For my customers who attend and visit my booth I will have a gift for you. Exhibitor List Chiropractic and Massage - Health & Healing Family Chiropractic Weekly FREE e-mail newsletter for families - Macaroni Kid Online Travel Service - Rovia

A Vet Thank You and Goodbye

2010-09-29T01:17:00.000-05:00

Our vet of over 5 years, with a holistic and homeopathic approach has treated all but one of our many pets who passed before they opened. We are sad that they will be closing their doors in 2 days. But, we adopted one of their resident felines - Little Girl, or LG as we have nicknamed her. She is around 5 or 6. After 6 days here she fits in quite well and is getting along with everyone. Matza

Join in World Card Making Day

2010-09-22T16:34:00.000-05:00

Join in World Card Making Day 2010 Brighten someone's day with a handmade card Saturday, October 2nd, 11-2 or Tuesday, October 5th, 6-95-5-5 5 cards for 5 occasions for $5* Make additional cards for $1 each. Come & Go style event (open house) Register by September 30th please. *Price does not include adhesive or envelopes. Items are available for purchase for additional fee.

Shopping is the Place to Be!

2010-09-22T00:08:00.004-05:00

Bring a friend and enjoy some refreshments while getting some of your holiday shopping done early. Or just get something fun for yourself! Bring and friend and have twice the fun! Hope to see you there. Jessica Moore’s House10649 Hollywood Blvd <> Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Saturday, September 25th from 2pm-? Sandy: sohott@earthlink.net or 612-280-5590 SHOWCASING ITEMS FROM: AvonTastefully

Surprise Thank You Box

2010-09-19T21:10:00.002-05:00

Details coming but you can see the difference in pictures and not using the photography box. Ew! Stamps: Thank You Kindly 111700 Inks: Black StayzOn (nice crisp image), Old Olive 102277 Papers: Rich Razzleberry CS 115316, Basic Black CS 121045, Very Vanilla CS 101650, Newsprint DSP 117166 Accessories: 1 3/4" circle punch 119850, 2 3/8" Scallop circle punch 118874, Flower trio punch

Spookable Candy Box

2010-09-19T21:06:00.003-05:00

Stamps: Midnight Raven 116529Inks: Black CRAFT Ink, More MustardPapers: Retired DSP, Whisper White, Basic Black, Rich RazzleberryAccessories: Gingham ribbon retired, Rich Razzleberry dotted ribbon retired, Victoria Lace ribbon 118481, Mustard ribbon retired, sponges, Black embossing Powder 109133, Heat Tool 100005, 6x 8 Cello Bag 102210, Dimensionals, wooden box from who knows where I have had

Alterned Notebook

2010-09-19T21:03:00.001-05:00

Stamps: Word Play 120308 w, 120651 c; Confetti 116960 w, 120465 c Inks: Basic Black Ink 101179 Papers: Retired SU! DSP Modern something or other, Crumb Cake Cardstock 120953 Accessories: Filigree Brads 112577, Victoria Lace Ribbon 118481, Sponges 101610, LFancy Flower Punch 118073, 1 1/4" circle punch 119861, Dimensionals, Discovered notebook to alter All items Stampin' Up! unless otherwise

New Photography Box

2010-09-19T20:49:00.001-05:00

5 20 x 30 foam core boards - whiteBread knifeSU! ScissorsPencilYardstick3M sturdy tape In an effort to get better pictures of my projects I read about how some crafters have used cardboard boxes and sprayed the inside of them white. Or some women with handy hubbys have built their wives white wooden boxes. Since I did not like either of those, I decided to go a little on the cheap and definitely

Tongue Twister

2010-09-17T18:44:00.000-05:00

This summer my daughter and I were just messing around with words one day. Somehow we came up with this new tongue twister. Try and get through it once without a stumble is hard enough, try and do it multiple times find you quite literally tripping over your own tongue. panda banana panama bandana

Urgent Update - Saturday MIni Class

2010-09-10T12:17:00.000-05:00

Urgent! Saturdays mini catalog class is cancelled (for now). I willl have to look at when I can rescheduled it to. One child was throwing up in the night. The other the school nurse just called and said "take her away". Four days into school....nice! I am going to live on Pluto, where no germs can grow!

2010-09-08T15:43:00.002-05:00

Stamps: Tags Til Christmas 121169 c 120847 wInks: Cherry Cobbler 119669, Basic Gray 109120Paper: Basic Gray 121044, Cherry Cobbler 119685, Whisper White 100730Accessories: Basic Black 5/8" Satin Ribbon 117285, Extra Large Decorative Label Punch 120917, Petals-a-Plenty Big Shot embossing folder, Dimensionals 104430, White Signo Gel Pen 105021, sponges 101610 Run the basic gray layer through Big

Time for Tea!

2010-09-08T15:28:00.000-05:00

Stamps: Morning Cup 116988 w 120489 cInks: Early Expresso 119670Papers: Soft Suede 115318, Early Expresso 119686, Baja Breeze 111352, Naturals White 102316Accessories: Antique Brads 119741, Linen Thread 104199, Dimensional 104430, Paper Crimper 101618, Paper Piercing Tool 116631, Extra Large Scallop Circle Punch 118874, Extra Large 1 3/4" circle punch 119850, Jewelry Tag Punch 117190, Heart

Candy Surprise Box

2010-09-08T14:55:00.000-05:00

Stamps: Elements of Style 118611 wood 120045 clearInks: Early Expresso 119670Papers: Naturals White 102316, Pretty in Pink 100459Accessories: Beautiful Butterflies Big Shot Die 114507, Bitty Box & Envelope Die 115967, Ice Circle Rhinestone Brads 109111, Marvelous Markers pg. 194 IBC Catalog 119806, Paper Piercing tool 116631, Dimensionals, 104430 This was one of the projects when I had my new

2010-09-08T14:33:00.000-05:00

Accessories: Definitely Decorative Thought Bubble Chalkboard 119662 Having ordered the chalkboard DD owl for our front door (not posted yet but should be). I am loving these chalkboard Definitely Decorative. I looked at putting that instead of "eat" in the kitchen but we already have a large chalkboard in there. After I put the owl on the front door, both my kids wanted one for their rooms. My

Time for Dinner

2010-09-08T14:17:00.000-05:00

Accessories: Definitely Decorative Eat 117849, Definitely Decorative Scallop Frame 117865 Having a blank wall to stare at right at the end of the cupboards in the kitchen for 12 years I decided it needed some decorating. Finding in the Definitely Decorative Stampin' Up! catalog this "eat" element I ordered it. I liked the way the fork points into the eating area in the kitchen. I won't show you

Simply Adorned Neclace

2010-09-06T19:43:00.000-05:00

Stamps: Fine Flourish 115709 Inks: Basic Brown, Regal Rose 105211 Papers: Whisper White 100730, So Saffron 105118 Accessories: Simply Adorned 24" Chain 116800, Simply Adorned Beveled Glass 1" Square 116797, 5/16" Brad 112534, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Flower 118309 The neclace does display from both sides, only one side is beveled. I stamped the flourish image and then started playing around with

Music to My Ears

2010-09-06T19:11:00.000-05:00

Stamps: Music Expressions 113718, Symphony wheel 113832Inks: Soft Sued 115657, Crushed Curry 115659Papers: Soft Suede 115318, Old Olive (right) 100702, Melon Mambo (left) 115320, Crushed Curry 115319, Whisper White 100730Accessories: Melon Mambo Dotted Ribbon 115611, 5/8" Grosgrain Old Olive Ribbon 109054 For the end of school as a thank you to my daughters band instructor and as a congrats to my

Happy Birthday (Male) Nature Card

2010-09-06T18:57:00.000-05:00

Stamps: Inspired by Nature 111656 Inks: StayzOn Black 101406, Bermuda Bay 115654 (retired), Dusty Durango 115655 (retired), Soft Suede 115657, Crushed Curry 115659 (retired) Papers: Glossy White 102599, Basic Black 121045, Dusty Durango 115321 (retired), Soft Suede 115318 Accessories: Sponges 101610 Using a sponge I sponged on Soft Suede ink, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay Crushed Curry inks. I

New Classes Posted!

2010-08-31T19:09:00.006-05:00

August 26, All Day - My 5th Anniversary of being a demonstrator! Time really flies when you are having so much fun. Mini Catalog Open House Saturday, September 11, 11-2 . FREE! Open to All! See new mini catalog products. Come see what is new and cool about the new Stampin' Up! Mini catalog. Make 3 items. Come and go as you wish. Please do let me know if you plan on attending. Diva Day Sunday,

Summer Lovin'

2010-08-31T18:59:00.000-05:00

Summer is almost officially over. I took some time off this summer for the first time in 5 years of being a demonstrator. We, my family, have been out romping at outdoor sculpture gardens, water parks, zoos, and the Minnesota State Fair. We all had a good time. Now, we must get some quick school shopping in, and get back to some serious stampin'. See updated schedule at right or on my Stampin'

Shiny Brand New Catalog!

2010-06-29T16:49:00.001-05:00

It is time! It is here! The brand new Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog! Thursday, July 1, 11-8Tuesday, July 6, 1-4 Wednesday, July 7, 5-8 Those are the dates for my open house when you can come get your catalog. 2 cards and a project are your make n takes. Plan on one hour for all. Come anytime, bring anyone. With all the items that are retiring, and that they are added 22 pages to the catalog

Out with the Old, In with the New!

2010-06-29T16:37:00.001-05:00

Friday, July 2, 9-6Saturday, July 3, 10-3 Got stamps? I do! So many that it is time that I have the urge to purge. I am selling, quite literally, hundreds of stamp sets, papers, accessories and more. Sale is advertised on Craigslist also. Here is a little info about the sale: A list of all Stampin’ Up! items for sale will not be posted on Craigslist or any other website. Items will not be

Let's Scrap It!

2010-06-13T16:43:00.001-05:00

June 26th, 5-10 or June 28th, 11-4 Mother’s Day (or choice) and 4 other pages. 6 pages in all. $25. Project pictures will be posted in next day. Respond by June 24th

Card Buffet Stamp-A-Stack

2010-06-13T16:37:00.002-05:00

June 16, 5-9Open House Style$1.50 per cardover 13 styles to choose fromRegister by June 14th If you are unable to attend this even and would still like the opportunity to stamp a stack of cards, call me to arrange a private date. I can bring the supplies to your home. Better yet, do it as a workshop, then you get the hostess benefits for all orders placed.

Retiring Now!

2010-06-02T12:55:00.000-05:00

Now available on my Stampin' Up! website, the annual retiring stamps and accessory lists! Under the Promotions tab you will find a .PDF file of the list to download to your computer, print, or whatever you want to do with it. Some of the accessories are on sale for 25% or 50% off. Accessories go quickly, so if there is anything you want or need, I would get it today because it could be gone from

Let's Scrap It!

2010-05-01T17:25:00.001-05:00

Let's Scrap It (class)Friday, May 7, 6-10 pmMonday, May 10, 11-3 pmScrap 4 great holidays: Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving4 2-page layouts all for $16 (includes paper for photo mats)Register by May 6th please Cat is not included in class and cost extra! :-)

Rock Right On!

2010-04-29T19:08:00.000-05:00

Stamps: Inks: Papers: Accessories: My Digital Studio Night & Day Template My daughter recently had her first baritone band concert. Most of the pictures from that day, even with my SLR camera and a 300mm zoom lens still were not as fabulous as I normal take. Mind you, we had 3 cameras, one camcorder, 3 cell phone cameras all recording the event. I may do something with all the other pictures at

Take 3 for Mom & Retired Sale

2010-04-26T16:25:00.000-05:00

Take 3 class for Mother's Day. Make a card, a scrapbook (the orange dotted item that holds a mini album inside) and a gift for mom. Make another set to keep for yourself. $5 for all 3 items. Wow! At the same time I will have my retired Stampin' Up! items for sale - stamp sets, papers, and more. After the classes are over my remaining sale items will be open to the public for purchase. Class is

Stamp-A-Stack Card Buffet of Lots of Cards

2010-04-26T16:18:00.001-05:00

Stamp-A-Stack of Lots of Cards Buffet $1.50 per card. Choose which ones (or all) you want to make. Dates: Thursday, April 29th, 12-3 pm Wednesday, May 5th, 6-9 pm Saturday, May 8th, 12-3 pm RSVP at least 24 hours before each scheduled session. Price DOES NOT include adhesive or envelopes. You will need to remember to bring your adhesives to class. See you there.

Boho Chic Update

2010-04-26T16:12:00.000-05:00

Updated picture of item I did for my daughter a few posts ago. I finally got to take a picture of it with a better quality camera (not cell phone, originally used). You can really see the shimmer of the Platinum shimmer paint now.

Upcoming Classes Project Pictures

2010-04-20T22:55:00.000-05:00

I have many classes coming up, with more session times than I have ever offered. Pictures of the cards available for the Stamp-A-Stack Card Buffet Occasions class should be posted by weekend, and class projects as time allows. With family out of town you would think I have more free time but the opposite has been true. How is that possible?

Boho Chic Retro Picture

2010-04-20T22:51:00.001-05:00

Stamps: None Inks: Bravo Burgundy, Ruby Red, Rose Red, Pretty In Pink, Perfect Plum, don't remember if any more - sorry. Papers: Bravo Burgundy, Whisper White, Basic Black, Pretty In Pink Accessories: sponge, Mostly Vintage Decor Stencil (from upcoming Summer Mini catalog), Basic Black journaling marker, white shimmer paint, dimensionals, rhinestone brad (not pictured) All Stampin' Up! Materials

Ladies - Let's Shop!

2010-04-14T13:44:00.000-05:00

I will have a booth at this event. Stop by and say HI if you are in the area. It is always a lovely and fun event. Let's get our shopping on!

Color Renovation

2010-04-10T15:58:00.005-05:00

There are some exciting things happening! Stampin' Up! Has reinvented the color wheel. I am excited to share with you the new colors of Stampin' Up! Some (25 in all) are returning favorites. Some (10 in all) are returning InColors. Some are brand new InColors (5 in all). And Kraft has been renamed to Crumb Cake. I love that name, makes me hungry to use it. Ha ha ha. All this takes place on July

Eggsellent Eggs Decorating Kit

2010-04-07T18:52:00.000-05:00

Accessories: Eggsellent Eggs Decorating Kit from Stampin' Up! 117179 (no longer available) First of all, let me give you a little family history. Decorating eggs is not my thing. I did it faithfully every year as a kid. Having kids, it has been an every 2-3 year kind of activity. My husband dearly wanted us to decorate eggs this year no matter what. I obliged, adding, only if we can use the

Chocolate Pillow Pouch

2010-04-07T18:21:00.000-05:00

Chocolate Pillow Pouch Stamps: Curvy Versus, and ? Inks: Melon Mambo, Basic Black Paper: Melon Mambo DSP, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink cardstock Accessories: Pillow Box Big Shot Die, 1/4" White grosgrain ribbon, large oval punch, scallop oval punch, linen thread, Glue dots Misc: 2 premium chocolates and one chocohollic Run pink paper through Big Shot using the pillow box die.

SAB/Spring Decorations

2010-04-07T18:14:00.001-05:00

Spring / Sale-A-Bration Decorations Stamps: Inks: Papers: Accessories: To many objects to mention directions on all of them. Many of these items were done using Sale-A-Bration stamp sets and papers. Sorry, Sale-A-Bration ended on March 31st. Don't you just love how springy the entire collection looks?

Take 3 Easter Class - Last Chance Sale-A-Bration

2010-03-06T00:22:00.001-06:00

Sunday, March 28, 2 - 5pmLocation - My House (it's been decided!) Take 3 Easter Class - We will make a card (with goodies in it), a scrapbook, and a gift filled with malted milk balls. All for the low price of $5. Respond by March 26th please. Last Chance Sale-A-Bration order. Last chance at earning a free stamp set, punch, paper or other for every $50 of merchandise ordered. This will be your

Stop and Shop Open House - Minneapolis

2010-02-22T19:57:00.000-06:00

I will be here representing Stampin' Up! As I know some of the ladies from previous events it is sure to be a fun afternoon. Let me know if you will be stopping by. Email if you have any other questions about the event. Stampin' Up! Make N Take and door prizes.

Wrap It Up Wreath

2010-02-22T19:53:00.000-06:00

Stamps: noneInks: nonePapers: 100730 Whisper White Cardstock (or the 12 x 12 version), 116770 Christmas Cocoa Specialty paper (retired now)Accessories: ribbons: 110714 Real Red 1/2" striped; 115608 1" Real Red Polka Dot; 109034 Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain; 109052 Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain; 104827 Real Red Gingham, Big Shot 113439 Items: 114518 Box #2; 114890 Matchbox; 113460 Snowflake #2, rhinestone

Spookable Tag Scrapbook

2010-01-22T23:02:00.004-06:00

I had made this quick and cute scrapbook for my Manager Sue (who is so awesome) as a thank you gift for all that she has done to help my business grow. I knew she was moving soon and would want to get those pictures scrapped soon of her grandgirls. We had just attended a CKU scrapbooking class and I wanted to make one of these on my own too before I forgot how. I reinforced the back with an

Gifts of Chocolate

2010-01-22T23:00:00.002-06:00

Using Stampin' Up! cello bags, and the Sizzix Big Shot die, and a few other miscellaneous items, add chocolate and you have yourself a quick and nice Thank You gift.

Beaded Pens

2010-01-22T22:56:00.002-06:00

More of the micro beaded pens. Adhere either DSP or stamped cardstock to pen using sticky strip. Paint pen with Crystal Effects, roll in micro beads. Set aside on foil (recommended) to dry overnight. Attach ribbons as desired.These are so cute and easy to make and are stunning looking. Great gift idea, cover a notebook to match.

Fall Pheasant Easel Frame

2010-01-22T19:05:00.002-06:00

This is just an inexpensive aluminum easel type frame that I had. The pheasant is on a magnet. You can just plop a picture on it and put the magnet on it to hold it. The swirl and the DSP were cut out using Big Shot dies.

Fall Pheasant M Frame

2010-01-22T19:02:00.002-06:00

I love this frame and is another piece that I change seasonally and tends to travel with me. It has 2 panes of glass. The M Decor Element is on the front pane and the Joy & Love Decor Element on the second pane. It looks so much better in person.