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!

It’s a busy, busy Monday!

There is so much going on today, so bear with me through this mighty long post! I'll start off by sharing with you this little treat holder idea:

This adorable little treat idea is perfect for Holiday Gift Giving, and puts the "Two Tags" Stampin' Up! Sizzix Die to a fun alternative use! This delightful project is just ONE of the THREE projects that you will create at my upcoming Stamping Christmas Party! Aly's Stamping Christmas Party is a FREE Open House Event beginning at 6 pm on Friday December 4th in Rochester, NY! For complete details, click here.

Because this is a class offering, I won't be typing out any of "Aly's Helpful Hints" here, but if you're unable to attend the class, here's a list of what you'll need to order to complete the card in the comforts of your own home…

WHAT TO ORDER:

Stampin' Up! Two Tags Bigz Die (115954), Sparkly & Bright Stamp Set (115346), Taken with Teal Cardstock (100867), Real Red Cardstock (102482), More Mustard Cardstock (100946), More Mustard Marker (101962), Old Olive Marker (100079), Taken with Teal Marker (100068), Real Red Marker (100052), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Small Flat Cellophane Bags (103104), Merry Moments Designer Series Paper (115672), Pewter Jumbo Eyelet (108432), Old Olive 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (113883), Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109034), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (104403), Wide Oval Punch (112082), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), Crop-A-Dile (101049) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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

Don't Forget!

BEGINS TODAY: The Online Holiday Extravaganza begins today with select products up to 50% off! Read below for the details, and don't forget to get your qualifying order in!

• 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!

The Holiday Extravaganza Sale Begins 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.

I'm going to do my best to show you some samples of projects using these items, but with the holidays my time is very limited. However, yesterday's post, "Puttin' on the Glitz" features products from the Bling Bundle! Check out this card below and then order your Bling Bundle here!

Dasher Gone Shimmery

I just adored this cute little Dasher on the "Under $10" page of the catalog, and had to add him to my collection! Isn't he darling!? Purchase this stamp individually today for just $8.95. To spruce up little dasher here I used Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint all over the pieces of white and Ruby Red Cardstock, and picked up the Shimmer by selecting Metallic Specialty Paper from the Holiday Mini and Gold Embossing.

Bring this Dasher Gone Shimmery Card into your home home this Christmas Season, as this is just one of the eight cards that will be taught at my upcoming "GRAND Christmas Card Class" in Webster, NY! For more details on this class, Click Here!

While this event isn't until November 21st, the Registration & Pre-Payment Deadline is TODAY, November 15th!!! So be sure to register today!!

Because this is a class offering, I won't be typing out any of "Aly's Helpful Hints" here, but if you're unable to attend the class, here's a list of what you'll need to order to complete the card in the comforts of your own home…

WHAT TO ORDER:

Dasher (116816), All Holidays Stamp Set (114916), Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper (116770), Soft Suede Classic Inkpad (115657), Soft Suede Cardstock (115318), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Ruby Red Cardstock (102030), Whisper White Satin Ribbon (114616), Gold Cord (109867), Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint (116806), Horizontal Slot Punch (105089), Gold Embossing Powder (109129), VersaMark Pad (102283), Heat Tool (100005), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Circle Scissor Plus (112530), Glass Mat (112531), Dotto (103305), Stampin' Up! Sizzix 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!

TODAY is the LAST DAY to sign up for the GRAND Christmas Card Class! To Sign Up for the GRAND Christmas Card Class coming up on November 21st – Click Here!

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

Give Thanks Spectacular!

Back in September, we had an All-Day Stamp Fest for my downline members at my In-Home Stamping Studio. One of the highlights for me was a SWAP where we exchanged 16 Card Fronts! There were many wonderful SWAPs shared, but as you know, I like to keep some things "exclusive" for my girls — so I'll be sharing just one of the SWAPS with you here on my blog! This SWAP was made my creative guru, Jen Rios Raner!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Why is our Big Shot Die Cutting Machine the best on the market? Well, there are MANY reasons, but just one is it's versatility. It can cut through 50 different materials (see listing below)! Here, it was cut through a chipboard coaster at the same time it was cut through the Brushed Gold Cardstock. Perfect covered chipboard every time! No cutting, no line up hassle.
• Embossing gives this card an extra edge – and picks up the Gold Brad Accents beautifully!
• The "thanks" emblem is one of our Embosslit Dies – another thing the Big Shot can do – cut AND emboss all in one roll!
• To get two colors with this die is super easy! Just crank through both Whisper White and Dusty Durango cardstock, and then punch out the "thanks" sentiment with the Modern Label Punch (yes, it lines up perfectly! You've got to L-O-V-E Stampin' Up!'s coordination!) and layer it on top!
• Paper Piercing is no chore when you use the Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool – and those simple little dots add so much to your card!
• The word "give" is on a stamp with other images and words – how do you emboss just the one word? Color over the rubber with a VersaMarker just where you want the Embossing to be!

WHAT CAN THE STAMPIN' UP! SIZZIX BIG SHOT CUT THROUGH?

WHAT TO ORDER:

Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cut Machine (113439), Stampin' Up! Thanks Embosslit Die (115957), Stampin' Up! Alphabet Simple Letters Die Set (115960), Holiday Best Stamp Set (Hostess Exclusive – Book a Workshop or place an order totaling $150 or more!), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Dusty Durango Cardstock (115321), Earth Elements Textured 12×12 Cardstock (108697), Brushed Gold Cardstock (102935), Cottage Wall Designer Paper (115671), Gold Brads (104337), Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109051), Modern Label Punch (116630), Gold Embossing Powder (109129), Heat Tool (100005), VersaMarker (100901), Mat Pack (105826), Paper Piercer (116631), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive (110755) and Gold Elastic Cord (109867)

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

Don't Forget!

• To Sign Up for the FREE Class Night coming up on November 12th – Click Here!
• To Sign Up for the GRAND Christmas Card Class coming up on November 21st – Click Here!
• 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 November Card Kit of the Month – Click Here!

Stamp Out Breast Cancer Day #6!

"I learned that for some of us, our recovery will involve being helped by others, and for some it will involve helping others. Some won't want anybody to know, while others will show and describe all that we have been through. And no matter what, it is all okay. It's okay to be afraid, to cry, to yell, to laugh; it's all okay. It's been two years and I have never felt so blessed, loved, and believe it or not, lucky. It has taught me that it can always be worse and that there is always a blessing to be counted. I have found that there is a sisterhood out there and I am part of it. I am a part of this strong and wonderful group of women that I can count on and they can count on me too. I am so honored to be a part of this. I am blessed.

Lori, 45

Colorado

October 25, 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:

Here's a look at today's Card of Hope:

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• How is this card so wonderfully shimmery? With Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, that's how! This fabulous must have is basically clear EP mixed with glitter. Use it like any other EP — stamp your image in VersaMark, sprinkle on the powder, and heat with a Heat Tool! Using this medium even allows the glitter to be more mess free, sticking in with the EP much more than if you used glue.
• To add Iridescent Ice EP to the butterfly and torn cardstock edge — simply use your VersaMark Inkpad as it's own stamp, directly pressing the pad to cardstock!
• A simple white border around the edge of the card allows the images to all pop a little more, with a color scheme like this, you need the white to brighten things up!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Hope Happens Stamp Set (113722), Baroque Motif Stamp Set (113490), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Pretty in Pink Cardstock (100459), Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Regal Rose Cardstock (105130), Rose Red Cardstock (102544), Groom Specialty Paper (116478), Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon (115605), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Vintage Brads 109109), Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder (101930), Heat Tool (100005), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), VersaMark Pad (102283), Mat Pack (105826), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Stampin' Up! Lots of Tags Sizzlet 4-Pack (114508) and Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterfiles Bigz Die (114507)

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

Wings of Hope Card Kit for a Cure

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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Stamp Out Breast Cancer Day #2!

"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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