Queen for a Day

Dang don't know why this got cut off at the bottom, but I think you can get the just of it.
 Queen for a Day Card

Stamp Sets: Elizabeth, Birthday, You’re a Gem (available after 1/4/2011) New occasions mini Catalog

Ink: Black Stazon

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Basic Black

DSP: First Edition (available after 1/4/2011) New occasions mini Catalog

Punches: Full flower, 5 petal,

Accessories: Black Striped grosgrain ribbon, linen thread, Glue dots, Neutral Buttons

Not always Red

My oldest son, Dustin who is a singer/songwriter/producer in Nashville wrote a song a while back and part of the lyrics were "Don't color the sky blue, Don't color the trees green, paint them black if you want to"  It's a great song and I decided not to make my Valentine red!  I did it Blue!  We had a demo meeting right after before Christmas and I wanted to share some of the new goodies in the Occasions mini but I just couldn't do anymore RED... I love how this turned out!  So feel free to "paint it black if you want to"

Be My Valentine

Be my Valentine Card

Stamp Set: All Holidays, Be my Valentine (available after 1/4/2011) New occasions mini Catalog

Ink: Real Red, Pink Pirouette

Card Stock: Real Red, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette

DSP: Valentine

Accessories: Real Red Taffeta Ribbon, Crop a dile, 2 ½ circle punch, Big Shot, Top note Die, Polka dot embossing folder, Stampin Dimensionals, 

New Occasions mini should be in your Mail box by now!  If you have not received one and want one email me!

Demo Share

Above is some stamped and covered  and rubon' washers made in to necklaces that were made by Donna M.  These are sealed with our crystal effects.  What a great idea and think of all the possibilities!  Great Job Donna

This stamped Candle was done by Sharon ( I got to keep this one!!)  It's like magic .  I love stamping on Candles.  Thanks Sharon it's a keeper

Look how cute this is!  What a great idea to do with your DSP

This was made by Vickie.  Vickie is a new demo and this was her first demo meeting 

I'm so impressed with her creativity!  Thanks Vickie  See you next month

Design #1 for Card Club

Stamp Set: Perfect Punches

Ink:  Not Quite Navy

Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Not quite Navy, & Very Vanilla

Designer Paper: Springtime Vintage (new!!)

Accessories: Big Shot, Embossing folder, Elegant Lines & Vintage Wallpaper, Wide Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch,

Designed by Linda Heller (Stampingschool.com)

Changed by Jan Burnett…

This is one of three designs that the girls will be making Thursday Night at Card Club

DO you have the right Tools?

Most of Crafting is having the right tools.  A good pair of Paper scissors and a bone folder are my top two.  Stampin' Up!'s paper snips are the best!  These samll, thin-bladed scissors provide expert cutting and even the tiniest of areas, and the precision-ground tips allow you to cut to the end of the blade  103579 Just $9.95  The Bone folder is used to score paper and to make crisp folds 102300 for just $6.95

Probably the next most used tool I have is the Mat pack with tour paper-piercing tool.  Use the paper-piercing tool to accent any crafting project.  Comes with reusable storage tube and protective cap.  116631 Just $3.50  The Mat pack use this with the paper piercing pad and paper piercing template to protect your workspace and you use the paper piecing too.  105826 $9.95

These Craft and Rubber Scissors are one of my go to's when crafting.  Use these sharp, short bladed crafting scissors to cut twine, thread, rubber, wood sheets, wire and anything you don't want to use your paper snips for!  103179 $19.95

Stay tuned for more tools you need to be a great crafter.  

More from our Demo Gift Exchange

 This wreath was made by Teresa Carroll.  It is just beautiful.. You have to touch it to see if it is real.  Made with our SU card stock and oval and oval scallop punches.  Love how the tips were sponges with our white craft ink.

Great Job Teresa, I'll be trying one of these too.

Gift Exchange

This Paper wreath was made by June Dunn for our Demo Gift Exchange.  She curled these with her bone folder and attached them to the wreath form with straight pins.  Great job June.  I will have to make one for next year!  I love it

Pin Cushion SU style

In the new Occasions Mini that will debut in January 2011 You will get to see so many amazing new product and projects.  This is Copied right out of the new Mini.  Small Canning Jar Filled with NEW Yummy Buttons.  The Button Fabric on top along with the new Seam binding in More Colors!  This is one of the gifts brought to our Demo Meeting.  Brought by Sylvia!  (she's my very own MOM)  She'd a new Demonstrator!  She did a great Job!  It was well received!

Gift Exchange, Elf Style

 Dec 21st we had our Monthly Demo Meeting/Stamp night.  We did a gift exchange.  Had to be hand Made and of course SU.  I was Thrilled with the gifts brought.. Amazing group of girls.  So much talent in one room!  This gift was brought by Heather.  She is a new Stamper and also a Brand new Demostrator! This is four Fancy Favor Boxes put together.  I love this idea.  Inside was this cute book that has info all about Cocoa all made with the top note die.  Great Job Heather!  Stay tuned for all the gift exchanges posted here!