Virginia Tech Ensemble

Hokie fans this is for you!!!!  Using SU's Pumpkin Pie and Night of Navy cardstock made these cute little assignment and memo books.  The VT paper I had on hand.  The assignment folder is the same concept as the Christmas Planner below.  The small memo book is a small hard bound composition book  covered.  Make great gifts for your college student to keep their important things close by.  NO STAMPING WAS USED!!!  Happy Stampin' until we stamp together again, Lynette      

Christmas Notepad Holder

This would make the perfect teacher or gift for anyone on your list.  No stamping required!!  We were to have made this at our Saturday meeting but I had to leave before so our hostess was kind enough to guive me the pieces to make it.  I am going to try to guess at the SU supplies used.  Bashful Blue, Real Red, and Candy Cane DSP (Holiday Mini) cardstock.  The snowflakes are Northern Frost (Holiday Mini--picture in catalog does not do them justice).  The buttons are some both her and I had.  She typed the words out on her printer onto the cardstock.  Red dots are made from Glitz (not sure of spelled right).  The inside holds a 5x8 legal pad with the inside cover having a pocket to hold those important Christmas recipes. For the complete instructions see michellewooderson.blogspot.com.  Once you make several they are easy to do.  Happy Stampin' until we stamp together again, Lynette               

Witch's Brew

Getting in the Halloween mood?  If your kids (or you) are having a Halloween party and need party favors here is one that will make all the other mothers think you spent a spook full of money on.  We did this Saturday at our SU group meeting.  Take can (this is a 16 oz) spray it any colour (use Krylon) and let dry.  If you are going to  put in food, please use a baggie to be on the safe side with the paint.

The SU supplies used:
Wicked Fun DSP #117400
WicKed Cool Stamp Set #120600
Rhinestone Brads Pg 187
Crop-A-Dile #108362

Cut all pieces the same length.  The main can wrap wide enough to cover your can then attach using 2-sided tape.  Second wrap about 2" wide attach with 2-sided tape (I found that works better than sticky strip or snail) what looks like the back of can line.  To make the flower, cut strip about 1 1/2" wide  used the Scallop Edge Border Punch #119882 and punch the whole length.  Go back and cut just between the scallops and then fold like a fan.  Attach end to end on the side that you don't want to show making a circle.  Flip over and close up as tight as you can get it using a glue gun put a dollop in the center to hold (mini glue dots won't hold) shut attach to can. Stamp your image on Whipser White CS, sponge edges with Classic Black Ink, using the Decorative Label Punch #12097 (Holiday Mini), colour in if want to and attach to flower.  Handle is attached  by centering on can and punching out with your Crop-A-Dile and the rhinestone brads.  You can make these for any occasion.  Hope you enjoy.  Happy Stampin' until we stamp together again, Lynette 

Water Bottle Treat Holder

Summer is almost over so for one last fling I made water bottle treat holder (CASED it from Dawnsstampingthoughts.typepad.com to see the how to video). 

Here are the SU supplies used:
Full Heart Punch #119883
BoHo Blossom Punch #119858
2-Step XL Bird Punch #117191
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch #119854
1 1/4" Circle Punch #119861
Newsprint DSP #117166 (Holiday Mini)
Early Expresso CS #119686-cut 4" X 11"
Soft Suede CS #115318
Clearlits Scallop Rectangle #118872
Sponge #101610
Early Expresso Classic Ink #119670
Silver Brads #104336
Dimensionals #104430
Sticky Strip #104294
I then stuck in a package of Crystal Light Lemonade.  This would be a great gift for a runner.  I hope you enjoy and happy stampin' until we stamp together again, Lynette  


 

Tart and Tangy

OK, can you believe that Summer is almost over?  School starts back here in about two weeks!!!!!  So for one last blast of summer (before Christmas cards are made) here is a card that makes you think just laying baack in the hammockand a big glass of iced cold lemonade.  My upline made this using retired cardstock so I revamped with current SU colors.  It is a beginner as far as skill level but using some of the techniques and punches takes a little more time.  My beginning stampers made it in our stamp club.  I used my Big Shot for the first time. Here is the card receipe:
Stamp Sets: Tart and Tangy, Warm Words (retired)
Punches: 1 1/4" Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, Large Oval, Small Oval
Folder: Square Lattice (in the Summer Mini)
Colors: Daffodil Deloght, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi
Accessories: Silver Brads, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Big Shot
Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette

                

Salem Fair 2nd Place Ribbon

First try entering a card in the fair.  I entered the Tropical card and won 2nd place!!!!    

Because I Care Hydrangea

I loved this card.  The colors where for Stampin' 411 (So Saffron, Old Olive, and Certainly Celery) couple of weeks ago and this was the sample card.  Start with the base layer So Saffron cardstock.  Certainly Celery layer is stamped all over with the hydrangea image from the Level 1 Hostess Set in SU's new 2010/2011 Idea book-which you can earn-called "Because I Care" using Versamark ink (first time I have used Versamark).  Sprinkle Clear Embossing Powder (again a first time use), shake off the excess and heat until melted.  Sponge the edges with Certainly Celery Ink.  Focal image uses the same hydrangea inked with Old Olive (be sure to clean the Versamark off ) and stamped onto Certainly Celery cardstock.  Using a cotton swab and Old Olive ink add some touches of color around edges.  Then mat twice with Basic Black and Old Olive cardstocks.  On the bottom added 3/4" strip of Old Olive cardstock, stamped the border image along bottom edge, also from "Because I Care" stamp set, using SU's Whisper White Craft ink, added a thin strip of black ribbon which I had to give it a more vintage look.  The sentiment to is from the "Because I Care" stamp set inked with Basic Black ink and stamped on So Saffron cardstock.  Punched with the Large Oval punch and sponged edges with So Saffron ink.  Then tied black bow in corner.  I hope you enjoy! Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette 
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Update Your Stampin' Up! With Color Renovation Color Kits!!!

Retrofit your existing SU products with the new color kits! With all the excitement of SU's color renovation, you might be wondering what the best way is to update your existing SU products.  Wonder no more! With the new color kits, you can get all of SU's new colors (and just the colors you need) without the expense of replacing products you already have.  Just click on the sidebar that says Color Retrofit to see the list or email me at: hiddenforeststamping@gmail.com to order or with nay questions.
Lynette   

Stampin' Sisters In Christ #46 Challenge 2nd

I was in a masculine mood.  This is my second entry in SSIC where they want blue used.  Very simple to make.  Using SU Basic Black, whisper White, and Brillaint Blue (Retired) CS, stamped the motorcycle from the Summer Mini.  Then I used SU Watercolor Pencils, blue on the bike, black on the tires & seat, and gray on the spokes  and engine trying to give it a chrome effect.
Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette         

Stampin' Sisters In Christ #46 Challenge 1st

Happy 4th of July weekend, a little late.  The challenge for SSIC this week is to use blue somewhere.  This month at church I am doing the T.E.A.M. Kids doing morning worship & I needed something to give to them afterwards. Sinjce yesterday was the 4th, I bought pacakges of lifesavers rolled in SU Brillaint Blue (retired), using the Red, White, and Blue jumbo roller with Night of Navy ink cartridge over Whisper White and then tied with Real Red Grosgrain ribbon.  The top is Real Red CS just cut at intervals.  
Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette          

All That Blooms-Tuesday Taggers

This weeks challenge for Tuesday Taggers is flowers.  I just received the new Sneak Peek package from Stampin' Up! and it had in it one of the new hostess stamp set, Because I Care.  It is a lovely set.  I needed a birthday card so using that along with Birthday Bliss set.  The cardstock is Pixie Pink, Brushed Silver, and Pretty in Pink.  Along with Basic Black and Pixie Pink inks and SU Watercolors for the hydrangea flower effect.  I hope you enjoy.  Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette 

FREE Promotional 3-Day Shipping Upgrade!

Stampin' Up! is constantly  evaluating their service to you the hostess. With this focus, I am excited to announce an opportunity to earn a 3-day shipping option as a FREE upgrade!

From June 1st through September 30th, all workshop orders that equal $425 or more will receive a free upgrade to UPS 3-Day shipping.  As it is a free upgrade, you will still need to pay the basic shipping charge on your order.  

So get out there and stamp out those orders!!!  Happy stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette

Here It Is..The Last Chance List

Are you excited???? I know I am! Its time to retire products from the catalog!

Last Chance List for 2010

Happy Memorial Day Stampers,

The Last Chance List will be posted here tomorrow, June 1, 2010.

Last chance items are all goodies that sorrowfully did NOT make it to the new 2010-2011 catalog.

Once they are gone they will no longer be available.

The Accessory Last Chance List will be while supplies last.

Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette

Pansy Candle Favors

Wedding season is here and if you need an expensive favor, bridal shower door prize, or table setting this little candle is for you.  I bought  them at Dollar Tree.  Used the Island Oasis DSP cut 12" L x 1 1/2" W for the wrap.  Punched Butterfly Punch so each would have 2, spritzed them down, applied ink refill (I tried to dry with a hair dryer and I actually had butterflies flying across my kitchen!!) and then rolled with a wooden skewer that you find in the grocery store .  I decided you should let them dry overnight before punching hole through to add brad as they are quite fragile (like the flower itself).  Then using a black marker draw pansy vein look, add brad to both pansy and wrap.  Attach wrap with double sided tape.  And Voila you have a nice favor that all will like and looks like you spent a fortune on it.  I hope you enjoy and Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette
             

Think Popsicle Time

It's the unofficial start to Summer.  So what better way to relax on a hot July day then with a Popsicle.   This design was in the latest Cardmaker Magazine and simple to make.  All you need is a corner rounder, cardstock, ribbon, scallop punch, and popsocle sticks.

The first one used SU Close to Cocoa and Whisper White Cardstock.  Use the Scallop Punch in corner like you have taken a bite.  I added my own little flare by adding the WW in that corner to make it look like vanilla ice cream inside.  Chocolate Chip Ink to stamp on the Birthday Bliss sentiments.   Attached to front the sentiment with Vanilla Hodgepodge. Added ribbon and then spritzed with the new Vanilla Smooch, also in the Summer Mini to give them a frosty, just out of the freezer look  .

The second made to look like my favorite popsicle, Dreamsicle.  Only difference used the new Tropical Party Stamp and Island Oasis DSP found in the Summer Mini.  Apricot Appeal CS and More Mustard Ink.

      So set back and enjoy!  Happy Stampin' until we stamp again, Lynette

Thinking About Becoming An SU Demostrator? Now Is The Time With This $99 Mini Starter Kit Promotion

Potential recruits could get some of our new products in June and be prepared to hit the ground running in July? Now you can with our special Mini Starter Kit!

From June 1-30, your customers and hostesses can become demonstrators for just $99 when they purchase a special $99 Mini Starter Kit. This limited-time kit contains over $180 of Stampin' Up! products and business supplies. None of the products in the Mini Starter Kit are retiring this year; plus, new recruits will get a box of 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogs in July!

Pansy Candle Jar Wrap--#2 Flutter By Wednesdays #110

My creative juices were at work.  Again getting ready for Saturday.  I ran across this jar candle and wanted to take it with me but you know us SU people,of course, I had to decorate it!!!  Using a scrap of Pretty in Pink cardstock I stamped with Pretty in Pink and Pixie Pink the Dream du Jour Stamp Set butterflies and colored in with SU's watercolor pencils.  The pansies were made using the The Butterfly Punch, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, and Crushed Curry Ink Refills with a brad in the center.  Aren't they cute? You can see this how to video on DOstamping.typepad.com. 
I hope you enjoy.  Happy Stampin' until we stamp together again, Lynette 
    

Flutter By Wednesday #110

The challenge this week is flowers and butterflies.  I am doing a Spring Carnival this Saturday at William Byrd Middle School from noon til 4:00 so if you are in that area please stop in.  I needed something to put my door prize pens and business cards.  I always try to go in the local Goodwill store to see what they have, I have found a lot of stuff to use for storage of my SU supplies, Ifound this cute little wooden holder for 70 cents.  I thought I will go home and embellish it a little with some SU!!  Of course.  Using scraps, KEEP YOUR SCRAPS THEY ARE VALUABLE. Using Cottage Wall DSP which has both flowers and butterflies, I traced the front of the shelves and adhered with double sided tape (I couldn't get anything else to stick), the butterflys are the Butterfly Embosslit, and scraps from are the Scallop Oval and the Large Oval punches I hope you enjoy.

Happy Stampin" until we stamp together again, Lynette          

Holiday and Occasions Mini Catalogs-Your Missed Item Might Still Be Available

With all the new mini catalogs in addtion to our BIG Idea Book I know it can get a little confusing (even for me) as to which catalog has the stamp set you wanted to order, which are still available, and which have been retired.  I have posted a sidebar on which you can click to see what has been carried over from both the Holiday and Occasions Minis.  I hope this helps you. 

FYI..the retiring colors are going fast! Take a quick paper/ink inventory and if you need to restock remember I am just a mouse click away.  You can see what colors are being retired on my sidebar.    

Another newsbreak, on June 1st the retiring stamp set list will be coming out and I will post it here for you.         

You can email yor order at hiddenforeststamping@gmail.com or place your order yourself online with the BIG book and then shop now at the top of the page. If you have any questions, email me and I will do my best to answer them for you.