Stamp Crazy Girl

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to all my crafty friends!  I hope you all have a safe and fun holiday.  I am looking forward to a few more trick or treaters this year and have stocked up on candy.  I may have overbought and will need to exercise every bit of self-control not to finish it off myself!!  :)

Here's a sweet and not too spooky bat that my friend Ilene gave to me:

She used the Petal Cone and Pennant die to create the bat body.  Then used the Spider Web embossing folder and circle punch on the wings.  The eyes are glimmer brads and 1/2" circle punch outs.  The mouth is hand-drawn, and then she finished off the whole project with a couple shots of shimmer mist.   Completely adorable, right!!!

Christmas Cards Stamp a Stack: Session III

My third Christmas card session was last weekend, and we made 10 cards (2 each of these designs):

The Sounding Joy (my favorite new Christmas stamp set)

Pines & Poinsettias

Build-a-Stocking Punch and coordinating Stocking Stamp Set

Pines & Poinsettias and Hand-Penned Holidays - gift from my friend Ilene.  :)

Christmas Lodge

 

Next and FINAL Christmas Card Stamp a Stack is Friday, November 11 from 6:30-8:30 PM at my house.  If you'd like to attend, please RSVP by November 8th.

 

If you are in the Topeka area, I have a Christmas card class at St. Peters United Methodist Church on November 10 from 6-8 PM.  Come stamp with me!!  :)

My Holiday Open House

It dawned at me at my last open house that I never showed you pictures of my display - and I get tons of questions about how I set up for these events. 

I have anywhere from 4-8 vendors.  This time I had 4 vendors upstairs and then my retirement sale and Olivia Works (my 11 year old's hand-made goodies) downstairs.  Olivia did very well, too!  Thank you to everyone who supported her enterprise.  :)

This is my display upstairs at my kitchen table:

My friend Amy Kennedy with Tastefully Simple was in the kitchen with all her tasty goodies!

And then my friend Linda Hylton had her Scentsy in my dining room.   Debbie Jerred with Premier Jewelry is here with Linda - I forgot to get a picture of her in my front room.  I will next time!  :)

See the KU warmer front and center on her table?  It's on my wishlist!  However, my son was just accepted to K-State's Mechanical Engineering Program, so I may need to hold off until he makes his final decision.

Christmas Keepsake Box Kit Offer

Isn't this box gorgeous!  You can now purchase the box and supplies for $19.95. The box measures approximately 6" x 8" so it's perfect for gift-giving or as part of your holiday decor.   Included in your supplies are the step-by-step instructions, pre-cut papers, fabric, ribbons, AND  a full pack of our adhesive Pearl Gems, a full-size container of the Fine Champagne Glitter and a Vanilla Pearl Bauble.  These items alone are valued at $11.65. 

Order online at www.shellymay.stampinup.net - use item code #129024.  Or you can always call me at (913)441-6509 or email me at shellyluvsstamps@earthlink.net. 

You will need these additional supplies, if you don't already have them in your stamp room:

Pines & Poinsettias stamp set
Early Espresso, Real Red, Wild Wasabi Stampin’ Write Marker
Adhesives, Glue Gun
3/16" Corner Punch
Paper Cutter & Paper Snips
Needle

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me! Have a great week - shelly

Simply Sent Kit Special

During the month of October, you get a free stamp set when you purchase two Simply Sent Kits.  You'll find the kits and stamp sets on pages 192-193 on the big Idea Book & Catalog. 

Here's a sample of a card I made with the Simply Sent kits and a few extras.  :)

 

You can order online at www.shellymay.stampinup.net or contact me at shellyluvsstamps@earthlinknet or (913)441-6509.

All online orders will be included in my monthly drawing.  October's prize is the Christmas Greetings and Tree Trimmings stamp sets.

O Christmas Tree

Isn't this adorable?  My friend and downline Elaine created this last year for a craft fair and gave one to me for a sample.  I think Olivia and I are going to try to make some for the Bonner Springs Holiday Bazaar on October 29th.  What do you think?

 

Christmas Card Stamp A Stack this Friday!

Join me this Friday, October 21st from 6:30-8:30 PM at my house.  You'll create 10 gorgeous Christmas cards for $20.  (These are the cards that we made last session - new designs each month.)  Bring a friend that's new to me or place a $25+ order the day of class and attend for 1/2 price.

Please RSVP by 10/19/11 to shellyluvsstamps@earthlink.net or (913)441-6509. 

My Digital Studio Invitations

I have never created invitations with My Digital Studio but I think it's a fabulous idea!  Create the invitation once and then just hit print.  :)

Create a "hybrid" project by adding embellishments after printing.  I think adding these 3-d embellishments really makes an impact!

I think this one was created by Becky Evans.  She added ribbons, pearls and glittered wings!  So pretty in real life but the glitter doesn't really show up in the photo.

And the inserts...

and a close-up of the thank you card - so sweet - just like Mandy Grant who created it!

and the inserts... created by Tara Angus

And now for two digital invitations that are full-sized cards that... open!  :)

and the inside

another digital card - also created by Janet Wakeland

and the inside

I hope you liked the digital invitations.  Fancy fold cards coming your way soon...

One-Layer Wedding Invitations... Take 2!

More one-layer wedding invitations to share today.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed receiving them!  :)

Subtle embossing really adds elegance to this invitation and who doesn't love a monogram?  Winner!

Fun punch art style from Vickie Daniels

Gorgeous Christmas wedding style, and Marilyn San Clemente also included inserts with her invitation!

and more inserts!

Not sure who created this one - but I simply adore this Very Vanilla Velvet ribbon touch!

Tomorrow I am going to share a couple of invitations created with My Digital Studio!  You are going to be WOWED!  :)

Wedding Invitations

Are you ready for more wedding invitations?  I hosted a wedding invitation swap on facebook - first time ever hosting on facebook AND doing a mail-in swap with demonstrators that I'd never met before!  The swaps that I received are nothing short of AMAZING!

If you are planning a special event - wedding, shower, quinceanera, birthday - I have ideas!  :)  These swaps are a one-layer invitation. 

Sarah Naber's modern elegance

I need to figure out who made this beautiful and romantic invite - such a pretty fairytale!

Jill Konduc's perfect invite for a fall wedding!

Not sure who this one is from - but it is fun and flirty!

I hope these whet your appetite for more!  I have lots more coming.  :)