Complete

I completed all of my layouts. I finally figured out how to get those pictures off my phone and printed. I even found some pictures laying around that had been printed and nothing done with them and I scrapped them. YIPPY! Happy New Year! I am ready for 2012

Scrappy Challenge

So I gave myself a little pre-New Years resolution to get all of my scrapbooking caught up before the end of the year. Yikes! I know that is what I thought when this first came out of my mouth. But hey here it is New Years Eve and I am one layout away from having it all caught up. My only problem is getting some of the final picture off of my phone and onto my computer so I can print them. So here is one of my layouts that I did of the EISF or Easter Idaho State Fair.

I used the Big Top DSP 122348, Bright Buttons 119747, White Baker's Twine 124262, and the new Labels Collection Framelits Dies 125598 these are not available until January 4th in the new occasions mini catalog. Love them! They are so fun.

Note: If you have been wanting the stocking builder punch 124095 from the Holiday mini order it now. Come January 3rd it is gone and we received a note from the home office that it will not carry over to the new catalog.

I still have openings for the Stampin' Therpy group. If you are interested contact me ASAP.

Let's Smooch

Now that I have your attention let me show you my take on this weeks mojo monday sketch complete with Smooch Spray.

Is this not so cute. I am so loving the new Twitterpated Designer Paper that is coming out in the Occasions Mini catalog on January 4th. I am showing you lots of sneak peaks from this new catty.

Coming Soon:

P.S. I Love You 125462

Twitterpated DSP 125406

Twitterpated Designer Buttons 125579

Pleated Satin Ribbon Blushing Bride 125570

Blushing Bride Smooch Spritz 125580

To achieve this look I spritzed the smooch spritz directly onto the stamp and then stamped it twice. I like the way the second stamping looked better. The first one was a little to hard for me.

It reminded me of Junior High. There was this boy and he was getting ready to plant his first kiss on a friend of mine. Well I am sure at that age all he wanted to do was get out of there. Since yes the whole bus was watching him. So as fast as he could he gave her a big smooch and ran off. Well when he gave the smooch it was so hard my friend's head hit the window of the bus and she started to cry. Poor girl. Like I said the first one was just a little too hard.

In his defence he did grow up in a family of all boys. I am sure he is a little softer now. After all he is married with a bunch of little ones.

With Valentine's just around the corner you are going to want to try this technique so grab that smooch spritz and get stampin'. Give me a call or send me an e-mail to join one of my classes today. This is sure to be a technique we will be trying.

Happy Smooching and Merry Christmas!

SAB Sneak Peak - 365 Journal

I saw somewhere (can't remember where it was) a journal for 365 days. I thought this would be so fun to write 365 things I am thankful for in 2012. Wow that seams wierd typing that number. But yes, it is almost here and so is SALE-A-BRATION and the new Occasions Mini Catalog. The Occasions Mini starts on January 4th. So many things there you are going to love. Join my Stampin' Therapy group and try out all the new, fun products. For more info see the previous post or contact me.

Sale-a-Bration is January 24-March 31st. For every $50 of product you purchase you get to pick a FREE Sale-a-bration item. Here I used the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set, Everyday Enbchantment DSP and the Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack. LOVE THEM! Join one of my clubs or classes and stay up to date on all the new products at Stampin' Up!

Mojo Monday Occasions Sneak Peak and Classes/Clubs

Here is my take on this weeks Mojo Monday 218 sketc!h. It is absolutely MOUTHWATERING! It has so many sneak peaks and smells so yummy. That is right I said smells. There are new scented embossing powder in the the Occasions Mini Catalog (January 4-April 30). You are going to want these. Check out my card...

Products used:

Mouthwatering (C 125677 W 125675)

Petite Pairs (C 122497 W 122495)

Jelly Bean Brads 125587

Scented Stampin' Emboss Powder Melon 127034

Scented Stampin' Emboss Powder Cherry 127035

VersaMarker 100901

Sweet Shop Specialty DSP 125408

Whisper White Card Stock 100730

Early Espresso Card Stock 119686

Early Espresso Marker 119680

Early Espresso Classic Stampin Pad 119670

Pool Party Card Stock 122938

Calypso Coral Card Stock 122939

3/8" Ruffled Ribbon Wisteria Wonder 122973

Big Shot 113439

Fun Flowers Die 121812

Starting in January I will be starting up several classes.

Stampin' Therapy Club (aka hostess group) We will meet the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7pm. Each member will commit to purchasing $30 in Stampin' Up products. We will then take turns being the hostess. The hostess will bring a small treat to share and will receive the benefits of the hostess...the FREE products. There will of course be stamping. Each person will leave with at least two complete projects. This group will be the first to try out all the new products.

Simply Scrapbook class will be held on the third Wednesday of each month. We will make a total of 8 12x12 pages (4 2-page layouts). You will need to bring your own adhesive. The cost for the class is $20.00.

Stamp-a-stack class will be held on the third Thurday of each month. The cost for the class will be $15.00 and you will leave with a varity of cards and 3D items.

Contact me today to save your spot in a class. These classes will be starting in January. Register you and a friend and double your fun.

Mojo Monday 215

Here is this week's sketch of Mojo Monday. Clean and simple. I love it. I don't know about you, but boy cards are a little bit more of a challange for me to make. I thought this one turned out just cute.

I used the turtle and presents from the Turtle & Co. stamp set on page 16 of the IB&C. (w 122870 c 122872). This set is super special it is our Ronald McDonald House set. For every set sold Stampin' Up donates $3.00 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities. With your help we have contributed over $1,000,000 to date. I think that is super cool.

I also used my new Petiete Pairs (w 122495 c 122497) set. Love this set so many occasions to use it with. Just add Cake DSP 124339.

So my friend Tiffani and I held our first Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack. It was super fun. We didn't realize when we set the date that this was veterans day and 11-11-11 and no school. SORRY! Those that attend had a super fun time though. Sasha won a free stamp set Contempo Christmas (w118734 c 120594) and Andrea won some cute little baby bean bags made by Tiffani using the scallop square die 115850 and her BIG SHOT 113439!

Tiffani and Sasha

Andrea.

Speaking of the big shot if you don't already own it you are going to want to. I just got a sneak peak of the new occasions mini catalog coming out in January and let's just say you will need a BIG SHOT! You can give Santa my number or website address (http://www.stampinkrystal.stampinup.net/) to help make his shopping easier. If he would like I can order it and have it wrapped and ready for Christmas Morning. He would just need to pick it up here at my house.

So back to the Super Fun Christmas Card Stamp-a-stack. Tiffani and I will be offering a last minute class for all of those who were not able to attend. We are shooting for Wednesday, December 7th at 7:00pm. Come and join the fun. Call to reserve your seats today. Bring a friend and double the fun.

It's good to be the Hostess

November 1st - December 15th earn an extra $35 in hostess bucks when you host a workshop totaling $350 or more. It is really great to be a hostess. Call me today to book your workshop and earn FREE products. Great for Christmas gift, making decor items, scrapbooking and making your holiday cards. Don't forget out new Sweet Stamp Cookie Press stamps that will be perfect for holiday baking. Call me today and get your friends creating.

Digital Scrapbookin Day

Join Stampin' Up! at www.mydigitalstudio.net November 4-7 for free digital downloads. Log on and see all the fun. They will even be announcing the winners of the Digital Contest. Digital scrapbook day in on Saturday the 5th, but you can join the fun anytime between the 4th and
7th of November. You will receive the 4 never before seen digital download after completing a short survey. These are must haves and FREE!

Greeting Kids Mojo 211

It is Mojo Monday and here is what I came up with this week....

I just love the Frostwood Lodge paper. Could be pretty masculine but adding the silver Glimmer paper and using the dazzling details really fems it up don't you think?

Here is what I used:

Greeting Card Kids (clear mount 120633 wood mount 119887)

Bells & Boughs (Wood 120831 Clear 121142)

Frostwood Lodge DSP 124002

Silver Glimmer Paper 124005

Dazzling Details 124117

Jewels Basic Rhinestone 119246

Ribbon Quilted Satin Early Espresso 124104

Stampin' Emboss Powder Cherry Cobler 122949

Large Oval Punch 119855

Scallop Oval Punch 119856

I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful Monday!

Worldwide Book-a-thon

Tomorrow October 11th Stampin' up is holding a worldwide book-a-thon. We are setting a world wide goal of 10,000 bookings. It is always fun to have a little compitition. Call me and book your workshop and help us in meeting our goal. Don't have time to hold a workshop? Have a book party. Don't have the space or don't want to clean the house? You are welcome to have it here at my home. Thanks for all your support and happy Stampin'!

Christmas Stamp Camp

Here are the cards and cute little stocking box we will be making at our Christmas Stamp Camp to be held on Friday, November 11th from 7-9pm or Saturday, November 12th from 2-4. The cost for the class is 3 cards + the stocking box for $10.00 or 6 cards + the stocking box for $15.00. Contact me today to save your seat. Bring a friend and double your fun.

MDS prints discount

Mojo Monday 209

Sometimes I wonder how anyone gets their mojo going on Monday. Seriously my Monday is filled with cleaning, laundry, more cleaning, more laundry, more cleaning, cooking, more cleaning... Even after I get the big kids off to school I still have the two little guys that love making messes. In their defense they are "still playing with that." So here is my take on this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch.

My friend, Tiffani, and I are planning a Christmas Stamp Camp for November. We will be offering 6 cards and a 3-D item. You can come and make 3 cards and the 3-D, which is going to be a super cute stocking box, for $10.00. You pick which cards. Or you can make all 6 cards and the stocking box for only $15.00. We will be having door prizes, give aways, treats...it is going to be super fun. We are planning for Friday, November 11th from 7-9pm or Saturday the 12th from 2-4pm. You only need to attend one class. So tell your friends and lets have some stampin' fun. Oh yea, and the reason for letting you know this right now...this will be one of the cards that we will be offering. I will post a picture of all of them later.

Have you been thinking of joining Stampin' up? Need to earn a little extra income? Want to get high quality stamping products at a discount? Now is the time to sign up to become an Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator. Sign up before October 31st and receive the Big Shot for FREE. Already have the Big Shot then chose the $100 shopping spree to purchase the Stampin' Up products you would like. For more information visit my website or contact me today.

October Simply Scrapbook Class

These are the pages we will be making at the simply scrapbook class on Wednesday, October 19th at 6:30 here at my house. The cost for the class is $20.00. You will need to bring your own adhesive. Seating is limited so call today to reserve your seat. Bring a friend who has never stamped with me before and you will receive 1/2 off the price of your class. (Your friend will still need to pay the $20.00 fee).

Get a FREE Stamp Set!

During October, buy two Simply Sent Card kits and get a coordinating stamp set for FREE!

Visit my website to view the kits and free Stamp sets.

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps/ NEW Clearance items

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps are a brand new product. So yummy and fun for adults and kids alike. It comes with a solid wood handle and three interchangable rubber stamp images a punpkin, snowflake and heart. It also includes two recipes. Order yours today and add some Sweetness to your stampin'!

Also check out the new items just added to the clearance section. Lots of fun items to help you with your holiday crafting.

October Stamp a Stack/Margaret's Stamp Camp

Here is a picture of the projects that we will be making at our October Stamp-a-stack and also at Margaret's Stamp Camp. There will be one more card. I just have not decided for sure on it. The date for the stamp a stack is Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 pm. If you would like to attend the cost is $20.00. Bring a friend that has never stamped with me before and you will receive 1/2 off of your price. (Your friend will still need to pay the $20.00 fee.) This is the perfect opportunity to get you jump started on your holiday cards. To attend just e-mail me back or give me a call so I can save your spot. Seating is limited.

2 Red Ribbons and some SPICE CAKE

Finally here I am uploading pictures of my projects that I entered into the Eastern Idaho State Fair. I do not know what is up with my camera and uploading but I guess it is just flipping some of the pictures all by itself. I have not idea how to flip them back. ANYWAYS..... Here are the three cards that I entered under "Thank You" catagory. I got second place. Super excited! I used a lot of fun stuff from the holiday mini.

Love the NEW 3/8" quilted Satin Ribbon in Early Espresson 124104 (and Cherry Cobbler 124105).

The Spice Cake Designer Fabric 124066 and DSP 124003.

Here is a closer look of my cute little flower. I also added an antique brad 117273 to the middle. I used the tasteful trim Bigz XL Die 120893 to make the flower.

A little Rock N' Roll technique on the little tag with a leaf stamp from the Genly Falling 123804 c or 123802 w stamp set.

I love the look of layering even with ribbon and linen thread 104199. The ribbon is the Pear Pizzazz 1/2" stitched-poly Ribbon. So cute!

So here is my page of "The Cutest little Cowboy" I posted a page a lot like this earlier, but yes I had to do some updating for the fair and add in some more layers.

Don't you just love these big buttons? I layered my Spice Cake Designer Button 124113 with an antique brad in the middle.

I would love to hear what you think. Also check back soon. I will be posting card pictures for the October Stamp-a-stack class and Margaret's class. We will be using lots of fun stuff from the new Holiday Mini Catalog.

FAIR WEEK

Yes, I am still here. For those of us in Blackfoot life seems to become a little crazy around the first week in September due to the Eastern Idaho State Fair. It is a huge thing here. And since the fair is just down the road from my house there is just no getting around it. Little Blackfoot just becomes one big crazy place. The schools even have early release days for the fair. It is crazy and add two little guys birthdays on top of that and we have one big crazy party. I did finally after years of talking about it submit some items in the arts & crafts department at the fair. I did the cutest little cowboy page of my little guy Samuel, but of course I had to change it up and add more to it. And I did three cards. No I couldn't just use any I had to make three new cards I used the Spice Cake DSP, fabric and buttons. And...I forgot to take pictures before I turned them in. Can you believe that. I will post pictures once I can pick them up next week. I hope all of you are having a great week and if you are here in Blackfoot have FUN AT THE FAIR!

FRIGHTFUL SIGHT Treat Box

My 8 year old daughter, Meghan, and I made these cute little treat boxes. Sometimes every daughter just needs a little craft time with mom. She is so good at follow every little direction. We used:
Wicked Cool c-120600
Greeting Card Kids c-120633
Big Shot 113439
Extended Cutting Pads 113478
Box #2 XL Die 114518
3" Circle Die 122125
2 1/2" Circle Punch 120906
1/2" circle Punch 119869
Frightful Sight DSP 122351
Basic Black Cardstock 121045
Old Olive Cardstock 100702
Basic Black Satin Ribbon 117285
Basic Black Ink 101179
Many Marvelous Markers 119806

Stitched Stocking Sneak Peek/Mojo Monday 206

This is my take on this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch 206. I just love this little stocking set Stitched Stocking c 123784 w 123782. This set is available on Sept 1st. And the best part. It also has a Stocking Builder Punch 124095 that cordinates. Other fun things that I used are the mini jingle bells 124116, Early Espresso 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon 124104 and the Letters to Santa DSP 122349.

Speaking of the Designer Series Paper there are only two days left to take advantage of the promotion of buy 3 get one free. That is like 25% off. If you would like to place an order visit my website at www.stampinkrystal.stampinup.com.

Spice Cake Sneak Peak

I know it is so hard to look past the cute little guy, but the Spice Cake DSP and the big buttons are so YUMMY. It is probably my favorite collection form the holiday mini available September 1st.

To order visit my website at www.stampinkrystal.stampinup.net.

Rolo Pencil - back to school

It is that time of year again when everyone heads back to school. The smell of new shoes, pencils and chalk. Don't you just love it? I am getting pretty excited about the kids heading back to school. We are ready for a routine again. I always enjoy seeing them grow and learn. So the other day my daughter, Kinsley, helped me put together these cute little Rolo Pencils for their teachers on the first day of school. Aren't the cute? What made these little babies come together so smoothly is the new Simply Scored 122334 coming September 1st in the Holiday Mini. This is a must have. I was able to score all the lines on the pencil in a snap. I also used the Round Tab Punch 119864 to make the cute little apple core.

Happy Back to School!

Stamp a Stack

Here are the the cards we will be making at my first ever stamp-a-stack. You will make 6 cards. 2 of each of the 3 designs and the cute little 3D frankie box. The cost for the class is $15.00. On the cute little tree with the colored flowers the second card will be buttons instead of flowers and jewels. If you would like to attend please contact me today. The class is Thursday, September 15th at 7:00pm here at my home.

CASED Warmest of Wishes

If you follow Mary Fish's blog Stampin' Pretty you will recognise the following picture. I just loved this and had to CASE this from her. This is a sneek peek from the Holiday Mini. Warmest of Wishes 122672 is a hostess set that you can earn for free when you host a party and is available starting September 1st. I just love this little owl. I think he is so adorable all dressed up for Halloween. I also used the Wicked Cool (c 120600, w 118738) set and the new 1/2" Scallop dots Ribbon in Tangerine Tango 124144. I hope you enjoy this little sneak peek. I will be working on more in the coming days so check back offen.

Cute little bags & Tins

Here are all the adorable little tins and bags my sister Melissa helped me put together. If you would like to purchase any of these tins or bags I am selling them at cost. I bought in bulk when I had a booth at a local bazzar, but am now trying to declutter my stash. I will have them at my neighborhood yard sale on Saturday, August 27th if you would like to get them then. You can also give me a call and come by. I just love these little kids from the Greeting card kids (c 120633). I also used the Just add cake DSP (124339).

This little tin turned out stinking cute and just perfect for any girls BFF. I used the Flirtatious Specialty DSP (122360) and the Best Friends Forever stampset (W 122805).

I also used the Melon Mambo Embossing Powder (123223) on the BFF. This picture does not do it justice. It is SOOOOO Pretty.

This little pail would make such a cute birthday gift or party favor also would go great for back to school just change the words. I used the Just add cake DSP 124339, the new Petite Pennants Builder Punch 122361, and the Fabulous Phrases W117002.

Here are our cute little Greeting Card Kids 120633 again. I just love them. I love how vintage this one looks. I added in some raffia and did lots of sponging. I also used the must have new 1/2" scallop dots ribbon in Cherry Cobbler 124138 and Chocolate Chip 124142.

This cute little 4oz round tin is filled with erasers perfect for back to school. We used the Blossom Bouquet Tripple Layer Punch 122464 and the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack 118309.

These cute little mini lunch sacks are so fun and easy to decorate. I have both the white shown here and the kraft shown below. Here we used the new 2011-2013 In Colors in Calypso Coral 122939, Pool Party 122938 and Lucky Limeade 122935 to stamp the flowers from the new set Raining Flowers w122767. I really love these fun new colors. I also added some of the new 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon in Calypso coral 122976. This ribbon comes in all 5 of our new in colors.

I used lots of fun retired products on this little bag. You have to cut the mini lunch sack down to fit. I also used the Top Notes die 113463 and the Fun Flowers Die 121812.