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Skeleton Grins: New Clearance Rack Items
Did you see my post on Saturday? I know I don’t usually post on weekends, but WOW, that was a pretty fun reason to be posting! Not only did I spend the weekend at a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Retreat, but I also saw the new announcement from Stampin’ Up!: a FREE Big Shot or $100 Shopping Spree to anyone who signs up to be a demonstrator in October!
So if you’ve been on the fence for awhile about whether to join my Stampin’ Up! family, be sure to check my post from Saturday with the details on that fabulous special. Really, why WOULDN’T you sign up now? 
But more about my weekend. Wow… nearly 48 full hours to craft, create and hang out with friends. Here’s a picture of my work space and my friend Shirley Casey (yes, I like to use every square inch of my table… and not necessarily neatly…)
One of the talented demonstrators in our group, Carol Walsh, made a cute Halloween treat box for each of us. Here’s mine, which is perfect. My 3-1/2 year old son is gaga over Ninjago (the Lego skeleton guys) and he thinks this is the coolest stamping project ever. PLUS, do you like the mouth? Carol made it with the Spiral Punch (see it online), which is on the CLEARANCE RACK right now, for only $4.99!
If you haven’t checked the new Stampin’ Up! Clearance Rack items added this weekend, you’ll want to head over there right now. Supplies are limited and as items sell out, they’re no longer available.
Here’s a sampling of what you’ll find:
- Bitty Bat Punch: was $15.95 now $6.99
- Cute Christmas 8×8 Album: was $14.95 now $5.99
- Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware: was $29.95 now $12.99
Click here to browse the Clearance Rack on my online ordering site!
Plus I have another BONUS for you! From today until October 15th, when you place any online order through my website, or sign up to be a LovenStampfuls Demonstrator, you’ll receive a special bonus:
FREE Card Kit Tutorial from Meg
This set of quick & easy cards for all occasions uses a basic set of stamping supplies — and with one package of Getting Started Colors Assorted Card Stock, you can make up to 42 of these sweet 3×3″ cards, and have them ready to grab when you need them.
When you place your Online Order through my store, you’ll receive the pdf Tutorial with detailed pictures of each card, directions including cutting sizes and assembly tips. You’ll receive this Tutorial for free no matter what you order, but if you’d like to make these cards, here is the supply list you’ll need:
- It’s A Wrap Holidays Stamp Set (122772 clear mount; 122770 wood mount)
- Getting Started Card Stock Assortment (24 sheets, 2 of each color) (120954)
- Getting Started Stampin’ Spots (set of 11) (119979)
- 1″ Circle Punch (119868)
- SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
- Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
- Mini Square Envelopes (107309)
This offer is available only through Meg Loven, Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.
Happy Stamping!
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Subscribe to the comments for this postSpooky Scallop Circle Spiders: too cute to eat
Last week I promised to share my 2nd Stamp Club with Meg project from September. Here’s the Spooky Spider creation, using the new 1 x 8″ Cellophane Bags (see them online) that I used last week on my other spider card. These would be great quick treats for a classroom or for your neighbors or co-workers.
1” x 8” Cellophane Bags are perfect for all kinds of treats—including black licorice for spider legs!
- Cut two large black circles from the Scallop Circle #2 Die for Big Shot. Sandwich three licorice ropes in Cello Bags between the scallop circles with tape.
- Create features: eyes, ¾” and 1” Circle Punches, teeth & feet are Pennant Builder Punch.
- To make legs: score strip of black card stock every ¾” with Simply Scored Scoring Tool and zig-zag fold. Attach ‘feet’ at bottoms and adhere legs under top body scallop.
Want to know something funny? I would have sworn that I stamped a little SPIDER from the Batty for You stamp set (see it online) to match my spider… but apparently not! Guess that’s what happens when I stamp too late at night
Happy Stamping (and spooking!)
Telescoping Triple Oval Card: Festive & Fun
Yesterday at Stamp Club with Meg we made two projects… one I’ll save for next week, because we’re also making it on Friday Night at my LovenStampfuls Demonstrator Group Stamp & Share. So hang in there for that one! But I wanted to share this Telescoping Card today.
You might have seen these done with circles and scallop circles, but I wanted to try something different, and to use my Festive & Fun stamp set (love it! — see it online) We used the Oval Scallop Frame Die for the Big Shot (see it online) to form the layers of the card.
The front is done with Blender Pens and ink from the Cajun Crazy, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry ink pads, on Confetti White Card Stock.
**TOOL TIP: Like the Stitched Velvet Ribbon (see it online)? It only comes in Vanilla, but you can color it with your Stampin’ Write Markers from the back side!! I used the Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Write Marker here.
Here are the steps:
- Cut one Scallop Oval Frame and three ovals with the Big Shot. Cut one oval by hand slightly larger than the die cut oval and glue frame & bottom oval.
- Decorate as desired, then begin by attaching a ribbon pull to the top layer at the left with a brad.
- Continue by stacking the top two ovals and attach them together with a brad at the bottom right side.
- Stack onto the bottom oval/frame and attach the middle layer to the bottom with another brad.
Happy Stamping!
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It’s A Wrap: Halloween Spirit
One of my favorite new stamp set styles from the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog and the Holiday Mini Catalog is the “It’s A Wrap” style, perfectly sized to stamp and then (*surprise!*) WRAP around a piece of candy. There are several little chocolate bar types that fit the images, so take your pick of varieties. (see a sample) But did you know that you can use the It’s A Wrap stamp set for card, too?
Here’s a great “Express Stamping” card using the It’s A Wrap Holidays stamp set. This set has 7 greetings for holidays throughout the year, so you’ll find it handy all year long. (see it online)
This card is SO simple… all you need is a Basic Black ink pad (see it online) and a 1″ Circle Punch (see it online) and a package of the Getting Started Assorted Card Stock (see it online).
I’d also add a pack of Stampin’ Dimensionals (aka Poppy Uppy Thingys – see them online).
The little card size is 2-3/4″ square, which is perfect for these stamps. Keep an eye out for more designs to come!
Happy Stamping!
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Batty for Licorice in 1 x 8 Cello Bags
This past summer at the Stampin’ Up! Convention, demonstrators got a sneak peek look at the Holiday Mini Catalog. What do demonstrators do with their free time? Stamp, of course, and think about stamping! Several of us spent an hour thinking of all the fun things that can fit inside the new 1″ x 8″ Cellophane Bags in the Holiday Mini Catalog (see them online).
One idea? Licorice ropes! Here’s a sweet (ha ha…) card for Halloween, using the Batty For You stamp set (see it online) and the Spider Web Impressions Folder (see it online).
The 1″ x 8″ Cello Bags are actually the perfect length for a full piece of licorice, but a card is only the length of a 1/2 piece. If you’re only making 1 card, you’ll have to find something to do with that 2nd half of the licorice… (like eat it
Happy Stamping!
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Convention 2011: Day 2, stamping, stamping and more stamping ideas!
Want to guess how many pictures I took at Convention this year? 300? 500? 1000? Keep going: I took about 1200. And I know demonstrators who took TWICE as many! There were so many ideas shared, and Day 2 of the Stampin’ Up! Convention started out with classes and ideas.
Here’s a great idea using the Milk Carton Die for the Big Shot to make a 6-sided box. Donna Griffith showed this one, created by cutting two Milk Carton pieces and trimming one panel from each.
Here’s another idea, using the corner of the Decorative Label Punch to create an ornate corner for layering.
There were several more stage walks, to celebrate demonstrators for their achievements in sales, recruiting and helping the demonstrators in your group to promote, and I was excited to be honored in each category. Here’s a shot of me walking across the stage with my stamping friend Lynsay Mahon. Stampin’ Up! has been a great way to make some fabulous friends!
We also spend time visiting display boards and touring the displays set up by Stampin’ Up!, highlighting each of the new Product Suites in the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog (debuted July 1st). The detail and creativity astounded us!
The evening wrapped up with a “+Fun” class. The one I selected was the My Digital Studio Hybrid Class. We made a terrific calendar–watch for my Class & “To Go” Kit later this fall. Drop me an email if you’d like the details when they’re ready!
One last chance to hang out until way past bedtime. We gathered in the room of several fellow demonstrators to talk about the Holiday Mini Catalog (yay!) and all the creative ideas we could come up with for the new products!
Big Shot Blowout: Last Chance Pennant Project Sampler
Do you have a Big Shot? Have you clicked on the Big Shot Dies in my online store’s Retiring Accessories section? If you haven’t clicked yet, you’re in for a surprise on some of the prices. Many of the retiring Big Shot Dies are 25-40% off, while supplies last!
When you look at the Big Shot dies in the ‘search’ screen, they show as regular price. But when you click on each die, the sale price will show. Here’s one of my favorite retiring dies — the Pennant Die (see it online).
This was actually one of the first dies I ever bought, and I still use it! Here are a few projects (click the pictures to see my original blog entry):
And for this one, don’t miss the Jumbo Pewter Eyelets that are also retiring (see them online)! I’m going to miss them!!
Sniff, sniff… sad to see the fabulous Pennant Die retiring, but you can still get your own while supplies remain.
Plus when you place your retiring supplies order in my online store, don’t forget to check out my bonuses for June orders!
Happy Stamping!
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Blog CANDY: Wicked Cool Doggie Treat
Last week I promised a Wicked Cool doggie treat to one lucky commenter (is ‘commenter’ a word?) on my Wicked Cool doggie treat post. Did you see the project?
Anyway, the winners are Diana Fisher & her lucky pup–thanks Diana!
Hope you all had a great Halloween!
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Don’t miss the Holiday Bundle Specials! Gift ideas for yourself or a friend, priced at 20% off! Shop online through my website now.
Sweet Treat Suite: Batty for You
Okay, they treat isn’t ‘sweet’ unless you consider the design. The treat is actually salty and buttery — microwave popcorn!
These are the individual mini bags packaged for Halloween. While the graphics on the package are cute, they can certainly benefit from a Stampin’ Up! update, right? Add the Batty for You stamp set and the Spider Web Impressions Folder and you’re set!
To add the texture to the simple card stock wrapper, I used the Spider Web Textured Impressions Folder from the Holiday Mini Catalog (did you see my Video Tutorial on using it with the Candy Wrapper Die?).
The medallion accent is done with the Batty For You stamp set (love that set!) and a set of punches: Scallop Circle, 1-3/8″ Circle and 1-1/4″ Circle.
Theme colors are from my favorite Halloween suite:
- Pumpkin Pie
- Rich Razzleberry
- Old Olive
- Basic Black
Looking for more ideas on decorating candy for Halloween? Click to see some recent Halloween ideas on my blog, or maybe some ideas for candy projects.
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A Howlin’ Halloween for Pets & Kids
Wow, Halloween is nearly here!! I don’t know about you, but we are very much looking forward to Halloween at our house. Since the kids start talking about their costume possibilities around June 3rd, we have a lot of lead-up time.
This Thursday we have a fun event here in Mahomet, Illinois: the Howlin’ Halloween Trick or Treat Party for Kids & Pets! You can bring your kids & pets to this fun evening (5 to 7 pm) and let them wander around the booths for craft projects & treats. Probably the craft projects are more for the kids, but you never know 
I’ll be there with my Stampin’ Up! booth, and I hope to see you! Here are the dog treats I’m working on: (These Milkbones are huge! Small dog owners can break them up, right?)
I used the Two Tags die for the Big Shot (did you see me use it yesterday, too?) and punched a piece of Pumpkin Pie card stock. The stamp set is Wicked Cool. These are so simple! Just diecut, stamp, punch, add a ribbon and you’re set!
Here are the masses of doggie treats in production.
Hope to see you on Thursday afternoon — be sure to bring a donation for Mahomet Helping Hands or something for one of the local animal charities!
***BLOG CANDY ALERT!!*** Do you have a doggie at home that could use a Howlin’ Halloween Treat? Leave me a Halloween comment on this post about your pooch and I’ll do a virtual drawing on November 1st and send the winner a Wicked Cool dog treat.
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