Stampin' and Scrappin' With Kristin

Dormant List Stamps Retiring!!!

Many of you are aware that there is a "dormant list" of stamp sets that are not in the catalog but may still be purchased.  Some of these stamp sets have been on the list for a year now and it's time for them to be retired.  You can purchase these online or by contacting me directly.  After January 4, 2010, these stamp sets will no longer be available!

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas

Philly Inkers Shoebox Swap

I wanted to share with you some of the cards we made during a Shoebox Swap I hosted last week.  What's a Shoebox Swap?  Everyone who attends designs a card and brings enough supplies for everyone in attendance to make the card they designed.  We all move around the table making each others cards.  It's a great way to get a nice assortment of cards.  Here's the group and the cards we made!

Moving around the picture, clockwise, starting at the far left....Juliana, Claire, Lynn, Megan, and Jill.   The three lovely ladies on the right are several of the demonstrators on my team.  Claire is my "upline" (the person I signed up under).  Juliana is also in Claire's group.  We have a really fun group!!!  We get together a couple of times a month to stamp and share ideas!  We're having another shoebox swap on Saturday at our quarterly brunch!!!

Now onto the cards....first up...this is the card I designed...

The card below was designed by Juliana....

The card below was designed by Claire....

The card below was designed by Lynn....

 

The next card was designed by Megan...

Finally...the last card was designed by Jill....

Merry Moments Frame

Each year Stampin' Up! selects a handful of demonstrators to win an Artisan Award.  Any demonstrator can enter.  But, only a few are chosen out of hundreds who submit fantastic cards, scrapbook pages, and 3D projects. 

Throughout the year, the Artisan Award winners create projects to inspire us.  I'm always amazed at what they come up with.  Just recently some new projects were posted for demonstrators.  One immediately caught my eye.  It was a framed home decor item made by Fran Sabad.  I immediately set out looking for a similar frame so that I could recreate it.  I failed miserably at locating her exact frame, but I think I like the one I found even better!  Fran's frame had seven openings.  Mine had eight.  I was very uncreative and copied (or at least tried to) her rectangles exactly as she created.  I only had to create one.  No, I won't tell you which one - but it's definitely my least favorite of the eight!  I cannot wait to display this in my home this holiday season!

The majority of the components are from the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit and the Merry Moments DSP.  Other accessories used were:

• Real Red Wide Grosgrain Ribbon
• Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon
• #2 Snowflake Die
• Big Shot
• 1 1/4" Square Punch
• Dimensionals
• Scallop Edge Punch
• Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware

Now, since I CASEd most of this project, it came together quickly.  Would you believe that I made it in under an hour!  My husband couldn't believe it when I carried it out of my classroom this evening.  The hardest part might have been prying open all of those little metal things that hold the glass in place.  By the way, I removed the glass since I used ribbon and hardware.  Besides, I broke one of the panes taking it out of the frame!!!  But, what I love is that I can easily change out the pictures in the frame throughout the year.

Build-A-Bear Workshop® and Viewing Parties!

I've been chomping at the bit for the last few days to share this news with you!  I've been selected as one of only 60 demonstrators across the United States to host a couple of exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop®/Viewing Party events in December!

Last year, Build-A-Bear Workshop® introduced Holly & Hal Moose™ plush animals for the holiday season. They became the top-selling holiday plush in the history of BABW. In 2009, these two adorable animals get their own animated television special that will appear on ABC Family Television the week of Thanksgiving.  At my workshop/viewing party, you will get the chance to watch the animated television special on DVD and make some adorable projects.  Of course I'll have a bunch of tasty snacks as well.  I may even have some sneak peek products that will be available in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

I'm still waiting to hear what info I can and cannot share with you at this time!  But, I will tell you that each attendee will go home with some free stuff from Build-A-Bear Workshop® and will have the opportunity to make some free projects using our Build-A-Bear Workshop® line of products!

If you're interested, I've set aside two dates for my parties!  Friday, December 4th at 7pm and Thursday, December 10th at 7pm.  Space is limited, so please e-mail me at (kristinfuller@aol.com) if you're interested in attending!!!  And, I'll post more information as I learn more.

However, in the spirit of Build-A-Bear Workshop®, I'm posting a couple of additional samples that I made back in September.  I don't believe I've shared these with you - and these probably won't be the projects you're making in December.  I just thought I needed a corresponding project to go with today's post!  These projects I CASEd directly from Stampin' Up! - these were both projects they shared during convention.

Stay Tuned...

...I'll have some VERY exciting news and a couple of exciting, very exclusive, events coming in December.  More details to follow this weekend....

Holiday Decor and Gift Giving

Hello.  Remember me?  I've been SO busy!  It's good busy!  It's great!  I've got so many events on my calendar that it's hard to keep track!  Some of you have even booked your workshops out through February!!!  And, that's a great idea!  I saw the Sale-a-Bration and Occasions Mini brochures yesterday - trust me - you will want to host a workshop in January, February, or March!  I can't share any details yet, but I can say that Stampin' Up! never ceases to amaze me.  And, the upcoming Occasions Mini is definitely no different!

Anyway...did you know that there's a Holiday Gift Extravaganza promotion going on?  Yes!  When you purchase $50 in products from the Holiday Gift Guide, you can get a free Decor Element of $16.95 or less.  And, there's no limit!  I thought I'd show you some of the projects I've recently made using Decor Elements.

First up is a shadow box.  It's inspired from one I saw somewhere.  I honestly can't remember where.  I actually scoured through my Google Reader and SU publications looking for it when I sat down to make it because I couldn't remember exactly what I'd seen.  So, here's what I did!  I went to my local craft store and picked up some jingle bells and a shadow box.  The frame is 10" x 10".  I lined the back with some of our Merry Moments DSP.  I filled the box with some jingle bells.  I then applied the "Jingle All The Way" (small) in Real Red directly on the glass.  This guy is only $3.95!!!   Then I wrapped some Old Olive Striped Ribbon around the entire frame.  I've gotten lots of compliments on this box wherever I take it.  And the best part - you can change it out with each season!  I'm going to have so much fun!

Next I took some leftover Decor Elements from the Holiday Mix collection found in the Holiday Mini.  I had these leftover from the Blocks I made back in September.  I picked up a jar at a local store where you buy storage stuff.  They were not too pricey - maybe around $3-$4.  I think they make the perfect gift filled with homemade candy.  We'll see if I actually get around to filling the jar this season!  Again, I also wrapped around some Old Olive Ribbon.  I've gotten lots of positive feedback about this one as well!

Finally, inspired by a photo in the Holiday Mini Catalog, I made another framed decor item.  Again, using the leftover Holiday Mix Decor Elements and some Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP out of the Holiday Mini, I made this frame in no time!  The hardest part is always cleaning the glass first!  I finished it off with some stitched Real Red Ribbon.

Want to purchase any or all of these items now???  Simply click HERE!

 

Elmer Public Library Stamp-a-Stack

Just a quick reminder that I'm holding two stamp-a-stack classes over the next week at the Elmer Public Library.  Please contact me or the library for more details!

- Friday, November 13th - 1pm

- Tuesday, November 17th - 7pm

Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio - The Wait is Over!

The wait is over!  You can purchase Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio TODAY for $79.95!!!  When you purchase My Digital Studio from me, you will also receive a complimentary introduction class.  I will be holding classes every month in my classroom. 

Click HERE to order yours online now!  Or, feel free to email me at kristinfuller@aol.com or call me at 856-503-7459.  I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Want to get it for half price?!?!?  You can!  Simply hold a workshop between now and the end of November with sales of $400 or more (before tax and shipping) and you can get My Digital Studio for half off!!!

Build-a-Bear Gift Sack

This gift bag might have been one of my favorite Build-a-Bear projects from Fall Fest.  I just love the way it turned out.  Have I been saying that a lot???  Well, actually I wish I could have gotten the tag tied onto the bag nicely.  I got frustrated and simply glued it on instead!

Here are the supplies I used to make this project:

• Gift Bag (SU retired - but you can pick one up at LOTS of stores)
• Pawsitively Prints DSP
• Stampin' Up! Bear Bigz Die
• Stampin' Up! Beary Essentials Bigz Die
• Stampin' Up! Beary Boy Sizzlits Die
• Stampin' Up! Two Tags Bigz Die
• Pumpkin Pie DSP
• Whisper White DSP
• Close to Cocoa DSP
• Very Vanilla DSP
• Basic Black DSP
• 1" Circle Punch (glued behind his head to make the eyes, nose, and mouth)
• Old Olive Wide Grosgrain Ribbon
• Playground Designer Buttons
• Scallop Edge Punch
• 3/4" Circle Punch (for hole in tag)

NEW: Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack - Up to 80% Off!!!

Stampin' Up! is launching a  new section of their online store called the Clearance Rack.  All items in the clearance rack section are retired.  Many of these retired items will be offered at a substantially reduced price.  As items sell out, Stampin' Up! will add new items - so you'll want to check back often!

These items may only be purchased online only through my Stampin' Up! website while supplies last.  Check them out!  There are some GREAT deals!  Simply follow the link above and click on the "Shop Now" button.  You'll see one of the sections in the online store is for "Clearance Rack"! 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me via email (kristinfuller@aol.com) or by phone 856-503-7459.