ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• I used a Thick Window Sheet to create this pouch – it goes right through the Big Shot with ease, yet another surface that heavy duty machine can cut!
• Sticky Strip, Sticky Strip, Sticky Strip — no other adhesive has a chance at working!
• Tying the Basic Grey Satin Ribbon around the pouch snuggly holds the side flaps down and where you want them to stay.
• I punched out the heart with the Full Heart Punch and jazzed it up with some images.
• The heart in the center of the "i love you" is one of our brand spankin' new epoxy brads from the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog!

WHAT TO ORDER:

A Happy Heart Stamp Set (111758), Things I Love Stamp Set (115229), Thick Window Sheet (114324), Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650), Basic Grey Classic Ink (109120), Real Red Classic Ink (103133), Full Heart Punch (113693), Sticky Strip (104294), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Pillow Box Bigz Die (113466), Basic Grey Satin Ribbon (Coming Jan. 5th!) and Real Red Epoxy Brads (Coming Jan. 5th!)

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• The Bone Folder method of folding doesn't quite do it when you're folding a window sheet – instead, try the scoring blade attachment in your paper cutter for a nice crisp, easy fold!
• When stenciling, try applying a little bit of Dotto to the back of your stencil so that it doesn't slide while you're applying the ink. Be sure to remove the dotto dots from both the stencil and the cardstock when you're done.
• I used Craft Ink for the brown base of the ornament, and Shimmer Paint for the swirly accent! Sponge Daubers were my applicator choice and worked like a charm. Be sure to let each layer dry thoroughly before applying the next layer!!
• The greeting is a rub on – a fabulous way to get the sentiment you want on a surface other than paper (of course, you can use it on paper as well!)

WHAT TO ORDER:

Vintage Ornaments I Decor Stencil (117580), Merry & Bright RubOns (116801), Platinum Shimmer Paint (116807), Soft Suede Cardstock (115318), Medium Window Sheets (114323), Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616) and Dotto (103305)

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

Don't Forget!

COMING SOON: An Online Holiday Extravaganza beginning November 23th!! Select products up to 50% off!!!! Stay tuned!!!!

• To schedule your Complementary Christmas Card Designing Appointment – Click Here!
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!

"I can give hope to cancer patients. I have survived breast cancer 6 times. I am going through my 7th diagnosis right now. My cancer is stable at present. I have been on Gemzar for 6 treatments. I have one left in two weeks. My cancer is a stage IV. But I have survived it so many times before I can do it again. I could not have made it without God, my family and friends. Also lots of prayer and a positive attitude. I have had 7 kinds of chemo. They are: 5-FU, Cytoxan, Adriamycin, Taxol, Navelbine, Xeloda, and Gemzar. I have had radiation 5 times. I have taken tamoxifen, Femara, Megase, and Aromasin. It all started in 1982 when I was 37. After that time I was cancer-free for 13 years. Then I had it 5 times in 5 years. Then I was cancer free for almost 7 years. The Lord has blessed me with a good outlook on life. I accept whatever this cancer outcome might be. I do get fearful at times. But I know the Lord has a plan for me. Whether here to tell my story and encourage others or in heaven so other people can tell my story for me. Thank you for this opportunity to tell my story."

Susan, 62

Graham, WA

October 31, 2007

Taken from www.breastcancer.org.

Do you have a story? Share your story by leaving a comment to this post. At the end of this campaign, I will select one story at random to receive a FREE "Ribbon of Hope" Stamp ($9.45 value). "Your" story can be your own personal story or a story of someone you know or once knew. Here's a look at the free stamp:

Every card that I share with you this week will use the "Hope Happens" Stamp Set – a wonderful greeting set not just for Breast Cancer, but for anyone in need of a little hope and encouragement. Here is today's Card of Hope:

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Our printed window sheets make a beautiful butterfly layer – and when you pair it with the Big Shot Machine and Butterfly Die – it couldn't be faster and easier! The images are done and the shape is cut out with just a crank of the handle.
• Sprigs of Silver Cord and White Halfback Pearls finish off the butterfly by creating a stylish body and antena.
• The "Night and Day" Halloween DSP in the Holiday Mini Catalog is extremelly versatile! Here it takes on a dainty look – you would never have guessed that it was created with spook in mind!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Hope Happens Stamp Set (113722), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Regal Rose Cardstock (105130), Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Clearly Thanks Printed Window Sheets (115122), Pretties Kit (109114), Silver Brads (104336), Satin Ribbon (114616), Modern Label Punch (116630), Paper Piercer (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Night & Day Specialty Paper (116768) and Silver Elastic Cord (109866).

Here's how YOU can get involved in the "Stamp Out Breast Cancer!" Campaign:

CLICK HERE TO ORDER AND DONATE ONLINE 24/7!

Hope Happens Card Kit

1 Kit (6 Cards) $10.00 2 Kits (12 Cards) $20.00 3 Kits (18 Cards) $30.00 4 Kits (24 Cards) $40.00

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Welcome to the 8th day of our Fall Frolic Stamping Event! Today's project is a quick and easy little Fall Treat idea.

I'm going to be honest – this little project was 100% about these Jelly Beans and really, I didn't care so much about the stamping part! I saw these Jelly Beans at the grocery store and it was love at first sight… I was just smitten with their colors and knew I had to have them. But since I can't eat them (South Beach Diet), I had to be creative with them instead and just stare at them… soooo… I found this little jar in my "closet of crap" (which has actually gotten a lot cleaner!) and thought it would work perfectly. I filled the Jelly Beans and said "OK! Done!" Then I said "Ok…. I guess I really should do SOMETHING with it…" so did a little bit of altering and tinkering. Nothing fancy, but my oh my are those Jelly Beans beautiful all own their own…

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Find beautiful Jelly Beans. That's really the "must" of this project.
• To stamp on acetate or glass, you'll want to use StazOn Ink so that the ink dries in your lifetime! Here, I used the White StazOn which gives a nice etched glass look as well.
• If you goof stamping with StazOn and want a "do-over" — just use StazOn Cleaner and Paper Towel directly on your mistake, let it dry, and you're good to try again!
• Mini Glue Dots are a wonderful way to help keep your ribbon where you want it to be, wrapped firmly around the tin.

WHAT WAS USED:

Holiday Best Hostess Stamp Set (115364), Chocolate Chip 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115617), Hemp Twine (100982), StazOn Cleaner (109196), White StazOn Ink Pad & Refill (106960), and Mini Glue Dots (103683)

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

AND… it’s time to announce the winner of the THIRD Fall Frolic Blog Candy Giveaway!

The WINNER of the FREE Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper Sampler is…

Nancy Miner

Nancy, e-mail me by Noon tomorrow to claim your prize, Congratulations!!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Fall Frolic this week!!! I had so much fun sharing all of these Fall Ideas with you.

But we're not done with daily ideas! A NEW Week Long Online Stamping Event at www.alystamps.com starts up TOMORROW! Join me tomorrow morning as we start "STAMP OUT BREAST CANCER!!!!" There will be daily project ideas, exclusive card kits, donations being made to the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (with your help!), FREE gifts with support and FREE give-aways!

COMING TOMORROW: