Fun Halloween Wreath

Isn't this a cute wreath. I know it is early to be thinking about Halloween and I was irritated when I went to a craft store (you know the one I mean) in Keene and saw the Halloween stuff already being displayed...but in order to plan a class order the kits to have them here and so forth I have to find out now how many want to come to a class at my house and do this fun project. So are you in?

A Frightfully Fun Night Out at my house!
Wednesday, October 1st, 6:30pm
Enjoy a spooky good time and leave with a Halloween Wreath ready for display!
An evening no ghost or goblin will want to miss!
E-mail me now at lpstamp@gmail.com or be forever haunted!

For now I just need to know if there is enough interest. The class would cost $30. If that day doesn't work for you then we can figure out a night and do it at your house and you get the hostess benefits!!!

I have seen some ways to create it slightly differently so that there are some left over parts to use for other projects.

The next class I am doing is the Watercolor Class on Sunday, September 28th at the Hinsdale Millstream Community Center.

These are the samples. We will explore several watercolor tools and techniques at the class. We will have the opportunity to try the Blendabilities markers as well.







Enjoy your Monday and be sure to register for the Watercolor Class if you haven't done so already. Also let me know if you have interest in the Halloween Wreath Class, I would hate to haunt you forever!

Big Shot Promotion

Wow! The teaser sure didn't prepare me for this! If you haven't gotten your Big Shot Die Cut System yet NOW is the time!!

Two Choices:
1) Buy a Big Shot and get a free bundle below.
  and/or
2) Buy a discounted bundle below at a 15% discount.

Bundle	Item Number	Stamp Set	Framelits	Discounted Price
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle WM	138923	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$33.75
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle CM	138920	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$31.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle WM	138924	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$42.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle CM	138921	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$35.95
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM	138925	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$43.25
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM	138922	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$37.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle WM	138911	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$54.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle CM	138910	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$45.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM	138644	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$50.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM	138200	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$43.95

NOTES

• Purchase a Big Shot and receive a free bundle (choose one of the five exclusive bundles available)  
• Big Shots and Bundles added to Starter Kits do not qualify for this promotion.
• Big Shots and Bundles entered on Hostess Free and 50% off merchandise, do not qualify for promotion.
• Bright & Beautiful Stamp Set is part of our holiday catalog.
• Promotion Dates and Deadlines: August 1-31, 2014 
• Don't forget to check out other great bundles already available in the current catalog, as well as clearance rack and weekly deals.

I would be happy to demonstrate projects using the Big Shot at a workshop for you and your friends. I do have dates available in August so you and your friends can take advantage of this terrific promotion! The Holiday Catalog, which is available on August 28th, has many Big Shot products among it's 40+ pages!
How would you like to see the Big Shot in action? Stampin' Up! created a video that shows you just how easy and fun using the Big Shot is! I used to use it with the first and second grade students in my stamp club at the school I worked at!

Wonderful Wednesday

So I had a blast stamping with my friend Janis last night! We used the Envelope Punch Board to create a box, file folder cards and a couple little holders for small post it notes and Ghirardelli chocolate squares. I think it is possible to do an entire workshop or class based on the envelope punch board. Perhaps I need to find time to schedule that or that could be the December 7th class.

So Stampin' Up! has teased us with the August promotion but I won't have details until Friday. Be sure to check here or your e-mail in box to find out the details. What I do know is that if you don't have a Big Shot yet August is the time to get it!!! If you have one already watch for some great bundles that will save you 15%!

Tuesday is the day we find out this weeks Weekly Deals. I should have posted these yesterday but time got away from me and then I went to stamp with Janis. So with out further delay here are this weeks Weekly Deals. They are available in my online store from now until Monday, August 4th.

1/2" Circle Punch Price: $5.95 $4.46	Brights Designer Buttons Price: $7.95 $5.96	Clear Oval Accent Bigz Die Price: $21.95 $16.46	Cupcake Builder Punch Price: $16.95 $12.71
Delight In The Day Photobook Template - Digital Download Price: $19.95 $11.97	Gift Bow Bigz L Die Price: $32.95 $24.71	Little Book Of Coupons Designer Swatchbook Template - Digital Download Price: $12.95 $7.77	Pool Party Stampin' Emboss Powder Price: $4.95 $3.71
Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape Price: $4.95 $3.71   I have most all of these items and use them all.  I do think the Gift Bow Bigz L Die is great. I have directions on how to use the parts to create the sweetest little angel ornament! Happy Stamping!

Fun Friday

So I will again be in the screen house today from 3:30 to 6:30. I will have two projects available. You can check out this months Paper Pumpkin Kit and create the little gift box, gift tag and matching card. You will probably decide you love it so much that you want to sign up while you can get your first 2 months at half price!! The little ensemble counts as one project and only costs $1 to make!

The other project uses the Blendabilities Markers in case you want to try them out before buying them or joining my Blendabilities Club. They are lots of fun to use so if you want to try them out stop by and play!

This coming Wednesday is the registration deadline for the Black and White Class in Hinsdale on August 10th. Please get me your registration by Wednesday, July 30th if you are planning to come to class. I am also offering that class as part of the Cards at Cameron's class series. The Black and White Class in being offered at Cameron's Winery on Thursday, September 25th. The deadline for that class is Wednesday, September 17th. I do hope you can make it to one of these classes as the cards are quite elegant and can be used for lots of different occasions. Once you have the template you can use it with lots of different Designer Series Papers for varied looks and themes!

Terrific Tuesday

So Tuesday is terrific because the new Weekly Deals start today! There are some great items that are part of this weeks deals! I am going to add two colors of the Chevron ribbon to my latest order. Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie Chevron Ribbon are both part of this weeks deals. These colors will be great for upcoming fall cards!

Bitty Banners Big Shot Die Framelits Price: $14.95 $11.21 Calypso Coral Celebration Add-On Kit Price: $9.95 $7.46 Celebration Basics Kit Price: $14.95 $11.21 Crushed Curry 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Price: $8.95 $6.71 Curly Label Punch Price: $16.95 $12.71 Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96 Pumpkin Pie 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Price: $8.95 $6.71 Summer Happiness Kit - Digital Download Price: $9.95 $5.97

Happy Monday

Hello on this sunny Monday!
I have already been for a short walk, cleaned up the shed we took down yesterday and with help from Stephen loaded it in my CR-V (not as spacious as my van but almost as good for hauling stuff) and took it to the dump.

Today I thought I would share a card using one of my favorite stamp sets, Work of Art. Stampin' Up! gave it to everyone that attended the catalog premiere events. I love the swooshes and have some ideas for the using this set for one of the fall cards at the Cards at Cameron's Fall Card Class on October 23rd. This card uses the Moonlight DSP stack (I LOVE the 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" size!).

The base is Smokey Slate and it also features the new 2014-2016 In Colors Lost Lagoon and Hello Honey, as well as the little flower from The Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack.

I will be doing a Fun Friday drop in this coming Friday (7/25) from 3-6p. The project will use the white Stazon ink and the new Lovely Lace Embossing Folder. Stop by the screen house and check it out!

Half off Paper Pumpkin!

Haven't tried Paper Pumpkin yet?  Then now is the perfect time for you to do so!  New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers can get their first two months of Paper Pumpkin for 50% Off!
Just join Paper Pumpkin as a month-to-month subscriber between now and September 10 and you'll pay only $9.98 (plus tax, if it applies to you) for your first two Paper Pumpkin Kits!  You can then cancel your Paper Pumpkin subscription if you really want to or you can continue to get a fun, exciting surprise each month with your Paper Pumpkin Kit for just $19.95 (plus tax, if it applies to you).
This offer only applies to NEW Paper Pumpkin subscribers and is only good on the month-to-month subscriptions, not pre-paid subscriptions.
To learn more about Paper Pumpkin, please click on this link - Paper Pumpkin Information.
When you are ready to join Paper Pumpkin and start getting these great creativity kits in the mail, just click on this link - Sign Me Up for Paper Pumpkin.  Then, read all about Paper Pumpkin and sign up by clicking on the Join Here link at the bottom of the page or the Subscribe or Join links at the top of the page.  Fill in all the required fields (including a credit card to be billed each month) and follow the prompts.  Under the price information, you'll see a box for a Promo or Redemption Code.  Just use promo code "HALFOFF2" and you'll get your first two kits for half-price!

Also, The Buy 3 Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper offer is more than half over! If you have not gotten your yet you should!!! Our fabulous double sided papers make card making and memory keeping so easy. They match our cardstock and look terrific on all your paper crafting projects! You can call or e-mail me to order...I have an order going in this weekend. You can also click here to go to my online store and purchase your DSP there. While you are at the online store be sure to check out this weeks Weekly Deals (Triangle Punch is only $11.96!) and The Clearance Rack!

Tonight we celebrate Richard's birthday a day early. I was able to barter for some limo time! we will ride in style to Brattleboro for dinner at The Marina restaurant! I will try to remember my camera and take some pictures of our cool transportation!
Happy Stamping!