The Regional that Wasn’t SWAPS

I'm now referring to the Syracuse Regional as "The Regional that Wasn't" – lol! Because I find I'm always wanting to share things from "The Regional" – but there wasn't actually a Regional! So these SWAPS are from the "Regional that Wasn't"!! A bunch of ladies that were attending and already had their SWAPS done mailed them so that we could still exchange some ideas. I still have about 40 SWAPS un-swapped… I think I'll have to sign up for an online SWAP somewhere!

Created by Kristen Koskie: Kristen used one of my favorite stamp sets in the Occasions Mini Catalog, Vintage Vogue! I love the simplicity of this card and what she's done to distress the Scallop Circle Punch and make it into a floral accent.

Created by Debbie Sowards: This stamp set "Simply Said", is an oldie but a goodie! It's been around the block for a while, but it never gets old to me. Every time I see a card done with it, I just say "Oh how I love that stamp set!" I just love Debbie's color selection of Sage Shadow, Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip.

Created by Michelle Fairbrother: The top of this card that the flower is on is actually a flap that opens up and you can stick a gift card or note inside! Very cute. I also love how she created the flower itself by distressing circle layers – it looks like she did the same thing as Kristen did on the first card I showed and misted water on the cardstock to crinkle it up better. Her use of the Scallop Corner Punch is also very cleaver!

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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)

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• 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!

Get Well Bandaid

I made this fun card for my aunt who is recovering from surgery. I received this stamp set free at Convention for one of my Annual Achivement Awards, and had yet to use it! Decided it was time to whip it out  — it's a fun one!

This card is also a huge milestone for me… this is the FIRST card I think I've ever done without Stampin' Dimensionals on it!!!!!! I honestly can't believe it myself… as I sit here typing out the Supply List I'm still thinking there must be a mistake…!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• The "bandaid" look was replicated as a cardstock layer by running Creamy Caramel Cardstock through the Big Shot with a Polka Dot Texture Plate! TIP: To get a deeper impression with your texture plate, try spritzing your cardstock with a little water on the BACK side of the cardstock. If you do it on the front you'll get water spots on your cardstock. The extra moisture helps to mold the cardstock as it goes through your machine!
• Buttons always have two sides! I needed a small vanilla button and the only one I had (or so I thought!) had a flower on it. I just flipped it over and voila! A brand new button.
• Tying some Linen Thread through your button holes is the perfect way to finish it off. The adhesive of choice for buttons? Mini Glue Dots, hands down!
• Tying one ribbon type around another is a great way to add some added interest.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Wellness Wishes Stamp Set (115356), Neutrals Textured Cardstock (108589), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Creamy Caramel Cardstock (102514), Creamy Caramel Stampin' Write Marker (100078), Real Red Classic Ink (103133), Real Red Cardstock (102482), Button Latte (114333), Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109052), Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109027), Linen Thread (104199), 1/2" Circle Punch (104390), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Stampin' Up! Backgrounds 1 Texture Plates (114512), Polka Dot Background Stamp – On Dormant List (109276).

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TODAY is the DEADLINE to sign up for the FREE Class Night TOMORROW Night!!! To sign up and/or for more details- Click Here!

• To Sign Up for the GRAND Christmas Card Class coming up on November 21st – Click Here! – Registration Deadline Approaching – November 15th!!!!
  
• To schedule your Complementary Christmas Card Designing Appointment – Click Here!
• To place your qualifying order for a FREE Decor Element – Click Here!

Fall Frolic Day #3

Welcome to Day #3 of the Fall Frolic Event! Today I’m going to share with you another Halloween Project that is a 2-in-1! These adorable little glass bottles serve as both a Favor and a Place Setting Card – how cool is that!? I saw these little bottles in a 24-pack at my local craft store probably about two years ago and just had to have them. They were in the Wedding Department, but I knew that some day I would find an alternative use for them. That day is here!

These little bottles are all about RubOns! I didn’t use any stamped images, just the "Spooky Treats" RubOn Assortment:

ALY’S HELPFUL HINTS:

• The beauty of this RubOn Set is that it coordinates perfectly with the Modern Label and Designer Label Punches!
• To create some extra elements of interest, both black and white RubOns where used on both bottles, 2 RubOns per bottle.
• Take your bottles to new heights using a comination of Stampin’ Dimensionals and Pop Up Glue Dots!
• While Stampin’ Dimensionals work wonders for cardstock to cardstock mounts, Pop Up Glue Dots are just the thing you need when adhering cardstock to another surface type, like the glass here!
• Here’s a HOT TIP for you! If you’re Pop Up Glue Dots just aren’t gooie enough, attach it to the desired surface and let it spend a few seconds under the Heat Tool – voila! You have hot glue gun guts on the fly!
• This fabulous place card pattern comes from the NEW Table Setting Day in the Holiday MIni Catalog – they are tent cards and they will stand up on their own, I simply choose to attach them to these bottles by creating a slit in the top of the cork.

WHAT WAS USED:

Spooky Treats RubOns (115729), Stampin’ Up! Table Setting Bigz XL Die (116819), Big Shot (113439), Modern Label Punch (116630), Designer Label Punch (107590), Silver Brads (104336), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Pop-Up Glue Dots (104183), Only Orange Cardstock (102837), Basic Black Cardstock (102851) and Whisper White Cardstock (100730)

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

The WINNER of the FREE ROLL of Silver Elastic Cord is…

Sherri T. – sbtlsw106@gmail.com

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

NOW, it’s time for our SECOND Fall Frolic Blog Candy Giveaway – EXTENDED!

Our second prize is actually two prizes Natural Hemp and Linen Thread, as you will see in many future posts during "Fall Frolic" and saw in yesterdays post! Valued at $8.86 after tax and shipping, this is a prize you’re going to want to be sure to try for! What do you have to do? Simply leave a comment to this post below telling me your favorite thing about fall, and I’ll enter you to win! You have until Wednesday October 21st at 10:00 am EST to Enter! Good Luck! — DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!! You now have until THURSDAY October 22nd at 10:00 am to enter to win!

SPECIAL SAVINGS ALERT!! Stampin’ Up! has just announced Deal of the Week #3! This week’s Deal of the Week includes 4 fabulous products. Check it out!

Order any or all of these terrific accessories at this fabulous price at my Online Store Today! Or, give me a call or shoot me an e-mail and I can put it in for you.

Fall Frolic Day #1

Welcome to Day #1 of the Fall Frolic Event! Today I’m going to share with you an adorable little Halloween Box that makes the perfect party favor, decoration or perhaps a gift for a co-worker, family member or friend!

The Designer Series Paper that I choose to use for this box is the "Night and Day" Designer Series Paper" featured in the Holiday Mini Catalog. I just love how this paper is a complete pack of Black and White Designs!

And there’s some more terrific news about this fabulous paper! It’s available as a NEW Digital Download for My Digital Studio, along with 6 other fabulous additions! All of these in addition to the My Digital Studio Software are available for purchase today.

ALY’S HELPFUL HINTS:

• This delightful box looks so unique because it was created with a printed window sheet from the Night & Day Specialty DSP!
• The Big Shot paired with the Box #2 Die takes all of the guesswork out of this pattern, cutting and scoring all in one BIG SHOT!
• Sticky Strip makes the perfect adhesive for a unique project like this – we don’t want those M&M’s falling out now do we!?
• To add a little somethin’ somethin’ to the punched out scull, a Stampin’ Sponge and Basic Black Inkpad worked wonders!
• Adding "sprigs" of cording into ribbon knots makes a wonderful extra accent.
• Clear Rhinestone Eyes are exactly what this little skull needs to look complete.
• The darling bitty "Boo!" tag stamp images and coordinating punch are not yet available for purchase – they are a sneak peek of items coming soon in the Ocassions Mini Catalog!

WHAT WAS USED:

From the Crypt Stamp Set (115460), Night & Day Specialty DSP (116768), Silver Cord (109866), Basic Black 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (115605), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Only Orange Cardstock (102837), Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Only Orange Classic Ink (102696), 1-3/4" Circle Punch (112004), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (104401), Sticky Strip (104294), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Big Shot (113439) and Box #2 Die (114518).

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AND… It’s time for the FIRST Fall Frolic Blog Candy Giveaway!

Our first prize is a roll of Silver Elastic Cord, as shown in this Halloween Box! Valued at $5.89 after tax and shipping, this is a prize you’re going to want to be sure to try for! What do you have to do? Simply leave a comment to this post below telling me what you’re favorite thing is about my new website, and I’ll enter you to win! You have until Monday October 19th at 10:00 am EST to Enter! Good Luck!