Since I just posted the other projects that we’ll be making at my Great Gifts Stamp Camp on Saturday October 18th, I thought I’d put up some photos of the other class: tile coasters.  I’ve posted these photos on here before, so you may recognize them.

At the class, you’ll make a set of four coasters.  I’ll have my favorite stamps for coasters out for you to choose from.

I’m really excited about this year’s Great Gift Stamp Camp!  I’ll be holding three classes throughout the afternoon.  You can attend one, two, or all three!  If you decide to register for all three, you’ll get $5 off.

Great Gifts Stamp Camp - Saturday, October 18th  12pm - 6pm

(for beginner & advanced stampers/scrappers)

12PM Ornament Class - $10

2PM Coasters Class - $20

4PM Candles Class - $20

Attend all three classes for just $45! ($5 savings)  Current stamp club members can attend all three for just $40!

 
RSVP & Pre-Pay by Tues Oct 14^th  (remember, space is limited for all classes!)

As soon as I was done deciding which ornaments to make for the Ornaments Class, I began to design the candles for the Stamped Candles Class.  We’ll be making two candles at the class. 

This one is made with the Baroque Motifs stamp set and class attendees will make the coordinating belly band to go around the candle. 

The second is made with the Lovely as a Tree stamp set.  I tried so hard to get a picture of the way the image sparkles on the candle, but I just couldn’t do it justice.  You’ll just have to trust me.  Its very pretty.

Great Gifts Stamp Camp - Saturday, October 18th  12pm - 6pm

(for beginner & advanced stampers/scrappers)

12PM Ornament Class - $10

2PM Coasters Class - $20

4PM Candles Class - $20

Attend all three classes for just $45! ($5 savings)  Current stamp club members can attend all three for just $40!

 
RSVP & Pre-Pay by Tues Oct 14^th  (remember, space is limited for all classes!)

In preparation for my upcoming Ornaments Class, I’ve been making lots of different paper Christmas ornaments.  I’ve finally narrowed down the three that we’ll be making at the class.  Here they are:

I love making these!  This weekend I made a bunch of ornaments with the basic design of the ones above, but altered in different ways.  I’ll post those later.  They’ll also be on display at the class.

Great Gifts Stamp Camp

(for beginner & advanced stampers/scrappers)

Saturday, October 18th  12pm - 6pm

You will surprise and impress your family and friends with fantastic gifts for Christmas if you attend my Great Gifts Stamp Camp!  With three classes available, you’re sure to find something that you will love!

12PM Ornament Class - $10

2PM Coasters Class - $20

4PM Candles Class - $20

Attend all three classes for just $45! ($5 savings)  Current stamp club members can attend all three for just $40!

RSVP & Pre-Pay by Tues Oct 14^th  (remember, space is limited for all classes!)

Yikes!  Its been way too long again.  :(  My excuses this time?  A dang good book (book series, actually) and preparing for a craft fair.

But here’s something I made last week.  My little Esther is loving Kindergarten & I really appreciate her teacher for making it fun and keeping my girl’s interest in learning alive.  So this is for her!

The gift was a coordinating set including a notepad & pen, candybar, gift bag & card.  (Yeah, this is pretty much my “go to” gift when I don’t know what to give someone.  But everyone seems to love them, so that’s okay.)  It ends up, my daughter’s teacher is a scrapbooker.  (I knew she was cool! lol)  She loved the gift set. 

Supplies:

Stamp Sets:  Tart & Tangy & Fundamental Phrases

Ink:  Real Red & Old Olive Stamping Markers

Paper:  Summer Picnic DSP, Old Olive, Real Red & Whisper White Card Stocks, Mini Square Envelope

Accessories: Real Red & Whisper White 1/4″ Grosgrain Ribbon, Real Red 5/8″ Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 1/4″ Circle Punch, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Font CD

So, I’m catching up on some things still.  Those of you who came to my New Catalog Mystery Hostess party have already seen this vase.  In fact, you watched me decorate it.

I had only applied one of our Decor Elements once before, at Convention.  I hadn’t read the instructions in a couple weeks.  I had a mental note to review them before the party, but it slipped my mind.  So, at the party I just hoped I wouldn’t blow it.  But my worries were unneccessary.  The vinyl went on so easily!  Decor Elements are just so nice to work with!

(Yes, the vase is from Ikea.  Hey, when I need something to decorate, that’s the first place I go!)

Oooh, I am loving the new Urban Garden Designer Papers!  They are gorgeous!!

Just look at what I made with them!  It is a stationery box that holds 4 full-size cards (w/ envelopes), 4 3×3 cards (w/ envelopes), 4 tags, a notebook to keep track of birthdays, or who’ve you sent cards to, and a pocket to hold postage stamps.  Isn’t it beautiful?

You can make this very same stationery box at my class on Saturday, September 27th @ 2PM.  For only $20! you will make everything pictured here.  You will receive the templates with instructions at the class.  Then it will be easy to make more boxes at home.  Wouldn’t these make terrific gifts?  (RSVP & Prepay by Weds 9/17.)

Class participants will need to bring: a paper cutter w/ a scoring blade, Sticky Strip, Snail Adhesive, and Paper Snips (or other scissors).  If you need to order these items, please let me know by 9/17 and I will have them waiting for you at the class.  Thank you!

The credit for the idea of this fabulous box goes to Jackie Topa.  Thanks, Jackie!

I just took my oldest to her 1st day of school!  It was a big deal for the whole family.  After she went to bed last night, I made her a little gift: a mini backpack made of card stock & Designer Series Paper.  I gave it to her this morning and she loved it!

Mary Arima came up with the orginal idea.  Isn’t she smart!  I got my template from dfaust (that’s her SCS name, I don’t know her real name, lol).  Click here to view the template.  She altered the orginal a little & included the measurements.   She also made the entire backpack template fit on one 12×12 sheet of card stock.  Then you just add the small amounts of Designer Series Paper to embellish it.  I got the idea to use clear embossing to create a vinyl look from Susie Nelson’s backpack.

If you have a child in school, you could make one to celebrate the end of the first week (or first month, or first report card, or whatever!).  This would also make a really cute teacher gift!  Click on any of the photos to enlarge.

Punch holes in the back panel and tie the ribbon through for straps before assembling the box!

I love this little ribbon slider charm from the Hodgepodge Hardware kit!  I tied a knot in the ribbon, then inserted both ends into the ribbon slider.  After assembling the backpack, I punched two holes in the flap to push the ribbon through.  Then I used Sticky Strip on the inside to secure the ribbon ends.

 I tried not to get too much glare when taking the photos.  But I’ll add this one.  It really shows how “vinyl” the Designer Paper looks!  I covered the pieces completely with the VersaMark pad, then poured on the clear emboss powder, and heated.  This gives an all-over shine.  Plus, it makes the backpack (and especially the flaps) a little more sturdy.

I put some candy in the main section, and a little note about how proud I am of her in the little pocket.

I’m really happy with how it all turned out! 

Supplies

Stamp Set: none!
Ink: VersaMark Pad
Paper: Sweet Always Designer Series Paper (new!) & Pink Pirouette (new In Color!) Card Stock
Accessories: Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade, Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware (flower ribbon slide), 1/4″ Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/8″ Handheld Punch, Coluzzle Cutting System, Clear Emboss Powder, Sticky Strip, velcro

I’ll be having a monthly card class every 1st Friday of the month.  Each time, we’ll make three cards (with matching envelopes) for only $10!  Call or email me by this Wednesday to save your spot for this week’s class.

Here are the cards we’ll be making this Friday:

Stamp Set: Tart & Tangy
Ink: Real Red & Old Olive Stampin’ Markers
Paper: Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper & Real Red, Old Olive & Whisper White Card Stocks, Medium Whisper White Envelope
Accessories: 1 1/4″, 1 3/8″ & Scallop Circle Punches, Scallop Edge Punch (new!), 5/8″ Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, Crafters Tool Kit (Paper Piercer & Mat)

Stamp Set: Say It with Scallops (the new Ronald McDonald House stamp set!) & Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel
Ink: Baja Breeze (new In Color!) Classic Ink Pad
Paper: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Old Olive & Whisper White Card Stocks, Medium Whisper White Envelope
Accessories: 1 1/4″ Square Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Small Star Punch, 5/8″ Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brad, Crafters Tool Kit (Paper Piercer & Mat)

Stamp Set: Sock Monkey (new!)
Ink: Chocolate Chip & Bashful Blue Classic Ink Pads
Paper: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Brilliant Blue & Whisper White Card Stocks, Medium Whisper White Envelope
Accessories: Stampin’ Pastels, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Paper Snips

As promised, here are some of the displays that were around convention this year.

The first diplay I wanted to see was the Decor Elements one.  Stampin’ Up! staff was there to teach us how to apply the vinyl decorations to walls.  They even let everyone try it out.  I was surprised at how easy it is to put the Decor Elements up.

And these are samples of Phase 2, the next set of vinyl artwork Stampin’ Up! is releasing.  These will be available to purchase on Oct 1st.  The boards they are displayed on are 7′-8′ feet tall.  It was nice to see them IRL, because I hadn’t realized how big some of them actually were.

Next, I headed over to the Big Shot display.

Here are some of the samples of things you can make with the Big Shot.

The patches on these baby clothes were cut out with the Big Shot!

I love these next displays!  Stampin’ Up! set up four “rooms” and throughout the week, Stampin’ Up! staff decorated them.  I took these photos on the last day, when they were all completed.  They are decorated with Decor Elements, Big Shot images, and of course, stamps!

Other displays:

The last day was bittersweet.  We didn’t want the fun & excitement to end, but we couldn’t wait for what would come in the last General Session.  We knew the surprises weren’t over.  :)   We also missed our families & our homes, and couldn’t wait to get back to apply the things we’d learned- in business & in stamping.

On the last day, the classes were first, and the General Session would take place in the afternoon.

Linda Hansen & Carrie Cudney taught great business classes, that also incorporated some stamping ideas.

Next, I had my final Make & Take session.  The projects, again, were fabulous!  But, I was itching to take some photos of the displays around convention before the day (and convention) ended.  So, I quickly stamped the pieces using the new In Colors that I didn’t have at home yet, and saved the rest of the projects to finish once I got home.  I share the display photos in another post.

 Once they began putting out lunch, I grabbed my box and got in line for the last General Session.  I enjoyed chatting with some other early birds I’d met that week.  Here’s Debi signing Dina’s flag.  By the end of the day, the flag was full of autographs, including Shelli’s! 

20-30 minutes before the doors opened, I turned around to get this photo of the lines behind me.

Then, the moment came & we were in!  Dina (who runs like a gazelle!) got us front row seats again!

First, Pam Morgan spoke to us about circles & classics.

Next Carrie Cudney (who I’d just heard in a class) shared some “in the kitchen” projects. 

Here’s her “family recipies” book.  She includes a photo & journaling with each recipe, telling why its a family favorite and the traditions that go along with it.

Next, Carrie converted some Pop-Tart boxes into recipe card boxes.

And this “cookmark” is so simple, but very cute!  She just put some thin magnets on the bottom, on the front & back, so it would stay nicely in the book.

Then, Carrie showed us some adorable gift sets from the kitchen (and the stamp room).  The first is a birthday cupcake set, complete with cake mix, frosting, sprinkles, paper cups, cupcake picks, cupcake boxes!, and a matching card, each with stamped packaging.  Check it out!

The other was a s’more gift set with a tag made with the new Under the Stars stamp set.

Last, Carrie showed us a decorative plate set.  Great job, Carrie!

After that, Jaron Windor taught us how to make some great themed albums using the new 8-1/2 x 8-1/2 chipboard albums.  This one is an “about me” type of book.  He actually made it for his wife, Teresa.

Oh, then was the much-anticipated convention game show!  This year it was Stamp-tionary!  My friend, Dina was on one team.  I wish I had a good picture of her playing.

Remember that I said I was in the front row?  Well, during the game show, my friend & I watched this guy set up this canon right in front of us.  He pumped air into it, and we knew that something was going to shoot out.  We knew that something exciting was going to happen.  Our anticipation mounted.

Then Stampin’ Up! played the cutest commercial I have ever seen!  “Convention Attendee Barbie”!

Notice the details!  I don’t know how they did it. 

The brunette barbie demonstrator is wearing the exact same green Stampin’ Up! shirt that I bought at the Momento Mall earlier that week.  They both have cute bags full of swap cards.  And did you notice the Decor Elements on the walls?  Those were all over the commercial.  I loved it! 

After the commercial, when Shelli was talking, there was the sound of a doorbell.  And just as it had happened in the commercial, a UPS guy came in holding a Stampin’ Up! box.  But when he announced that the package was for everyone, that’s when the screaming really erupted!

On the right side of the room (the side I was on), I saw a flamin’ UPS truck drive out from behind the curtains and UPS workers, and Stampin’ Up! staff in UPS shirts came running out with free stamps!  They gave us Say it with Scallops, the Ronald McDonald House set.  Confetti was shooting out of the canons, everyone was jumping up and screaming.  It was absolute crazy excitement.  I hope i never forget it.  What fun!  Here is what I saw:

Crazy Dina!                                   

Once the excitement died down enough for Shelli to speak again, she explained that the stamp sets were a gift from UPS!   I <heart> Brown!!

When the General Session ended, convention was officially over.  Robin, Dallas (a couple of my roommates) & I headed over to one of my favorite Salt Lake City restaurants, the Blue Iguana.

Goodbye, SLC, until next year!