Shoebox Swap for Me!

PRAY FOR GOOD WEATHER FOR US!!!! It's looking like we're going to be getting some weather when we're all trying to drive into Regonials. I'm optimistic that the weather men are either wrong or blowing things out of proportion…. And if they're not, well…. then I'm optimistic that the people who are charged with taking good care of our roads are going to be out there doing their best salting and plowing! So because we WILL all be there on Friday (and some on Thursday, we WILL, we WILL!) Here is my Shoebox Swap!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• This stamp set is a set from the upcoming Summer Mini Catalog! It's called "Sweet Scoops" and is a darling build-an-ice cream stamp set.
• I did the "kissing" technique for the ice cream scoop top – I stamped it in Pretty in Pink Classic Ink, then inked up the sprinkles in Rose Red and stamped the sprinkles onto the ice cream scoop stamp, into the Pretty in Pink Ink, instead of on the paper. Then stamped the image once it had both colors on it.
• The cherry was done in markers, and has Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter on it.
• The background cardstock was all done with the Scoring Blade on my Paper Cutter!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Sweet Scoops Stamp Set (Coming SOON!!!!), Chocolate Chip Cardstock (102128), Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908), Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (100071), Creamy Caramel Cardstock (102514), Creamy Caramel Classic Ink (103220), Close to Cocoa Cardstock (101341), Pretty in Pink Cardstock (100459), Pretty in Pink Classic Ink (101301), Rose Red Classic Ink (101778), Rose Red Stampin' Write Marker (100063), Soft Subtles Brads (106954), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Paper Cutter (104152), Scoring Blade (104154), Crystal Effects (101055) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To Sign Up for the Spring Card Class! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To Sign Up for our Spring Stamping Retreat Weekend!! Click Here for more details!
• To place your qualifying orders to earn FREE Stamp Sets, it's Sale-A-Bration!! Click Here for more details!

Heart Birthday

My Birthday was back on January 17th, and the best thing about birthdays in the Stamping World is handmade cards!! My mom made me this birthday card, and I just adore it!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Linen is a fantastic way to add a lot of added interest to a card at a very affordable price. It's much cheaper than ribbon, and it ties in a nice bow, as shown here, so much easier! Be sure to add Linen Thread to your next order – you'll use it like crazy!
• Don't get stuck in the rut of sticking to one color family when you're designing. This card uses Ballet Blue from Rich Regals, Old Olive from Earth Elements, and then two of our In Colors – Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry. The In Colors are a FABULOUS way to spruce up any old color combo, giving it a new and fresh look.
• This delightful heart is designed to look a little rustic and worn – don't you love it!? Host a workshop and earn it for FREE! It's one of our Hostess Only Stamp Sets, Out of the Box.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Out of the Box Stamp Set (FREE with $150 workshop or Order!), Well Scripted Stamp Set (117072), Crushed Curry Cardstock (115319), Crushed Curry Classic Ink (115659), Melon Mambo Cardstock (115320), Melon Mambo Classic Ink (115656), Old Olive Classic Ink (102277), Ballet Blue Cardstock (100613), Ballet Blue Classic ink (100907), Old Olive Patterns DSP (112160), Linen Thread (104199), Scallop Border Punch (112091) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To order your February Card Kit of the Month! Click Here for more details!
  
• To order your 14 Days of Love (Bandit!) Class on the Go! Click Here for more details!
  
• To contact me about registering for the Syracuse, NY Regional Seminar!!
  
• To Sign Up for our Spring Stamping Retreat Weekend!! Click Here for more details!
• To place your qualifying orders to earn FREE Stamp Sets, it's Sale-A-Bration!! Click Here for more details!

January Card Kit of the Month

The January Card Kit of the Month is now available! Here's a look at the 2 Sample Cards for this month.

You can purchase the January Card Kit of the Month Online Today – for more details Click Here!

If you're a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, you can purchase the Card Kit File Pack – for more details Click Here!

Don’t Forget to Sign Up for the Birthday Class!

Back in this post I announced my Birthday Card Class coming up on January 2nd! Complete details of this class have been posted on my Classes & Events Page here.

Well, today I'm going to share with you just one more of the five cards that you'll be completing at this class! Don't forget to sign up today! While the Registration Deadline isn't until December 27th, space is limited and we're almost SOLD OUT!

This class is being held in both Canandaigua, NY (10:00 am) and Rochester, NY (6:00 pm) — so you have TWO locations and times to choose from!

Because this is a class offering, I won't be including Aly's Helpful Hints Here, instead — you'll have to come to the class! But if you're unable to attend, here's a list of things to order so that you can complete the card at home…

WHAT TO ORDER:

Special Note: The "Perfect Setting" Die featured on this card is included in the 12 Days of Christmas Sale going on NOW through December 22nd!

On a Pedestal (113814), Chocolate Chip Cardstock (102128), Chocolate Chip Classic Ink (100908), Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (100071), Regal Rose Cardstock (105130), Regal Rose Stampin' Write Marker (105108), So Saffron Classic Inkpad (105213), Bashful Blue Classic Inkpad (105209), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), So Saffron Patterns Designer Series Paper (112152), Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Series Paper (112151), Soft Subtles Brads (106954), Elementary Ribbon Originals (116231), Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (111367), Bashful Blue 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109029), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die (115961)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? You can purchase a PDF File containing full colored photos and step by step instructions of this class for just $7. Click the "Buy Now" link below to do so!

Don't Forget!

• To order your discount Big Shot Dies and Vinyl Sheets – until December 22nd Only! Click here for the listing!
  
• To order your retiring stamp sets before their gone forever on January 4th – Click Here for the listing!
  
• To register for the Birthday Card Class – Click Here!
  
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!

Frosted Cupcake Birthday!

Well, the little man is doing much better on some antibiotics! Thank goodness for a good night's sleep for all! Here's to hoping today is a bit less crazy.

An update on files: Everyone who ordered the Birthday Card Class File should have received it yesterday, they all went out by the end of the night. If for some reason you didn't get it, let me know! The Scrapbooking Christmas Memories is still "in progress" and will be available as soon as possible!

Today I'm going to share with you a fun Cupcake Birthday card that I made for my mother-in-law. Can't you tell we have lots of birthdays this time of year!?

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• The "frosted" look of the frosting on top came from the Shaving Cream Tecnique!!

1. Squirt some non-gel shaving cream (such as Barbosol) onto a plate so that there's enough to cover the cardstock you're working with and that the cream is about 1" deep.
2. Put a few drops of reinker (just a few — maybe 1 drop to 1 square inch) into the shaving cream. I used Regal Rose as my reinker color.
3. Take a toothpick or other object with a point and swirl the reinker and shaving cream – be careful not to over mix, you don't want solid color!
4. Place the cardstock down into the shaving cream, press so that it touches all areas of the cardstock.
5. Pull the cardstock out and wipe off the extra shaving cream, the reinker will leave this fabulous looking cardstock print!
6. Tip: Use a Shaving Cream with Aloe Vera for a soft feel to your cardstock piece!

• This giant cupcake stamp comes with lots of text to create a thank you note on the cupcake wrapper. Omit the words by using a Stampin' Write Marker and inking just the desired lines!
• The Cherry is coated with Crystal Effects to give it a more realistic look!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Simple Birthday Thanks Stamp (111546), Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper (Level 1 Hostess Exclusive – 116234), On Your Birthday Stamp Set (111664), Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (100082), Basic Black Cardstock (102851), Regal Rose Classic Ink Refill (105223), Regal Rose Cardstock (105130), Rose Red Cardstock (102544), Pink Bead Duo (110752), Crystal Effects (101055), Shaving Cream and a Toothpick.

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To register for the Build-A-Bear, Mommy & Me, Viewing Party – Click Here!
  
• To register for the Birthday Card Class – Click Here!
  
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!
• To order your December Card Kit of the Month – Click Here!

Bright, Retro, Birthday Wishes!

Ooooooh, what a morning! My little guy had a very rough night last night, I took him to the doctor this morning and the poor thing has an ear infection. Needless to say my morning has been quite a busy one! My mom watches him every Monday, so today is normally my Stampin' Up! filled day, but Mommy Duties took over. But, he's hanging with Grandma now and I'm going to scramble to get things done!

If you ordered a Birthday Class or Scrapbook Your Christmas Memories PDF File over the weekend: I told you today was going to be the day they were e-mailed out, and I will still do my very best to honor that, but with this morning's activities, both files may not get done today. I had the most orders for the Birthdy Class, so I will be starting with that one – bear with me!

On to the stamping project of the day! This is a fun card that puts Stampin' Up!'s Bright & Fun InColors in the spotlight! This is a birthday card that I had made for my Sister-in-Law…

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Circles, circles and more circles! The Circle Scissors Plus is how I made all of my circles. Be sure to pair this circle cutter with the Glass Mat and Dotto for best results! The Dotto is an absolute must to keep your cardstock in place.
• Be sure to use StazOn when coloring in images and applying Crystal Effects, as shown here with the Birthday Cake. It will prevent bleeding keep your image looking nice and crisp!
• Chipboard is a fabulous way to add some extra dimension! I used the ring from "Lots of Letters" to add this extra element.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Lots of Letters OnBoard Chipboard (109182), Birthday Bliss Stamp Set (115442), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Basic Black Cardstock (108692), Rich Razzleberry Cardstock (115316), Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon (115613), Melon Mambo Cardstock (115320), Crushed Curry Cardstock (115319), In Color Stampin' Write Markers (116329), Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109025), Jet Black StazOn (101406), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Crystal Effects (101055), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439 and Scallop Circle #2 Die (113469)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget! The Holiday Extravaganza Sale ENDS TODAY!

You can view and order all of these specially priced items at my online store – just Click Here! Then click "Shop Now" in the Upper Right Hand Corner. Then, click "Online Extravaganza" and you can start viewing all of these low priced items there! And don't forget about the items that are still on the Clearance Rack while you're there!

If you're not comfortable with online ordering, please feel free to contact me at 585-360-2667 or alystamps@gmail.com to let me know what you want and I will gladly place the order for you!

These savings are only available through November 30th, and the Ultimate Stamper Starter Bundle is only available while supplies last, so be sure to act quickly!

Here's a listing for you of all of the sale items, make note of the special item codes for the discount pricing!

  *This bundle is only available while supplies last.

Other Reminders:

• To register for Aly's Stamping Christmas Party – Click Here! – Registration ENDS TODAY!
  
• To schedule your Complementary Christmas Card Designing Appointment– Click Here – ENDS TODAY!
  
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!
• To order your December Card Kit of the Month – Click Here!

Birthday Card Class & After Thanksgiving Day Sale!

Happy Black Friday!! I hope that everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving Day with their families and is now enjoying the beginning of the shopping season! TODAY is my ONE-DAY-ONLY, Annual 20% off Sale!!!

Place an order TODAY, Friday November 27th, and receive 20% off your ENTIRE order! And with no limit. Order as much as you want and receive 20% off all of it!

This is the ONE and ONLY day of the year that I offer this discount, so be sure to take advantage of it!

To place your order, call me at 585-489-3900 any time between 9 am and 9 pm. Or, e-mail me at alystamps@gmail.com anytime from 12:01 am – 11:59 pm. For your shopping convenience I gladly accept credit cards! In addition you are free to mail a check or money order.

This offer is not a company special and is only valid through me, Aly Schilling. This offer can not be applied to Stamper's 10 Club or Workshop orders.

This special is for anyone who is on my e-mail or postal mailing list, anyone who has ordered from me in the past and anyone who does not already have a Demonstrator. I'm not in the business of taking orders away from other Demonstrators. My very limited-time sale offering is to Thank & Support my customer base, and those of you out there who do not have a Demonstrator yet. If you already have a local Demonstrator, please support her with your business!

SPECIAL FOR DEMONSTRATORS:

As promised, I also have a special for all of you Stampin' Up! Demonstrator readers for TODAY ONLY! From 12:01 am – 11:59 pm TODAY, Friday November 27th, for every Class File or Card Kit Subscription Pack that you purchase, you will receive ONE, FREE MONTH of Card Kit of the Month ideas!!!

Here is a listing of the Class Files that I currently have available in the "For Demos" section of my website:

• Birthday Card Class (NEW as of TODAY!)
• Scrapbook Your Christmas Memories (NEW as of YESTERDAY!)
• Christmas Bonanza
• Best Wishes Card Set
• A Year of Charms

All of those classes are eligible for free Card Kit Files. Purchase 1 of the above classes, receive 1 Card Kit Month Free. Purchase 3 of the above classes, receive 3 Card Kit Months Free. Purchase all 5 class, receive 5 Card Kit Months Free. You get the idea!

Then for Card Kit of the Month File Packs, for every 3 months that you purchase in a subscription you'll receive a Free Month, for example:

• Purchase or Renew a 3-Month Card Kit of the Month Subscription, Get 1 Month FREE (4 Months Total)
• Purchase or Renew a 6-Month Card Kit of the Month Subscription, Get 2 Months FREE (8 Months Total)

And yes, you can even purchase more than 6-Months and get even more free. Already in a subscription that hasn't ended yet? No problem! I'll automatically add your renewal to the end of your subscription so that they don't overalap.

Sorry, individual Card Kit Files are not eligible for a free month.

To view the Demonstrator File Section of my website, Click Here. Have questions? Just give me a shout!

Birthday Card Class

I'm pleased to announce an upcoming class that will take place on Saturday January 2nd at TWO locations: Canandaigua, NY and West Irondequoit, NY — a Birthday Card Class!!!

Let's start the year out with getting ready for some birthdays you'll be celebrating in 2010. We'll make 5 different birthday cards for young and old, male and female!

Here's a look at one of the five cards that you'll complete at this class:

You can view full details and register for this class online by clicking here.

I won't be sharing all 5 cards that we'll be completing online, most of the design work is privy for those who attend (or Demonstrators that purchase the file)! But I will be giving you a sneak peek of just 1 more card in a few days, so keep checking in at www.alystamps.com to get a glimpse!

If you're a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and would like to purchase the PDF File for this class (do so TODAY and get one FREE month of Card Kit Design!) visit my "For Demos" section by clicking here.

I had so much fun designing these birthday cards… maybe a little too much fun! When I was done, I just had to laugh at what my work table looked like. It very much looked like a bomb had gone off! While I wouldn't normally ever show such a disaster zone, I thought my stamping friends would find some humor in it, so took a quick shot… this is what goes into creating the classes you enjoy!

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

TODAY ONLY: Aly's 6th Annual After Thanksgiving Day Sale is HERE! Take 20% off your entire order!!!

• To take place your Online Holiday Extravaganza Order – select products up to 50% off! Click Here for more details, Click Here to place your order!
  
• To schedule your Complementary Christmas Card Designing Appointment – Click Here!
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!
• To order your December Card Kit of the Month – Click Here!
• To register for Aly's Stamping Christmas Party – Click Here!