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What kinds of cards and gifts are you making?  OK, admittedly I don't send many Thanksgiving cards, but I love the fall colors so I HAVE to make at least a few.  And Christmas cards?  I usually start making them in late September and still find it hard to place my favorite stamp sets aside come January.   Oh, but I do, because Valentine's Day is right around the corner.   No matter what time of year, there is no better way to celebrate with and encourage our friends and family than with homemade cards and gifts from the heart.  I know this is a tad late, but I wanted to share any way. 

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

 

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Thinking of you

I love this card!  I was trying to make a thinking of you card for my mom, and several different versions later, here it is.  I enjoyed using the glassy glaze to get this cracked glass look overlaying the roses.  What do you think?

Decor Elements

With Christmas decorating just around the corner, I was looking for a way to add Christmas ornaments to my windows outside and I am excited with all of the different options that Stampin' Up's Decor Elements offers.  To make the deal even better, the fabulous Gift Giving Guide from Stampin' Up! is currently offering a great special.  If you buy $50 from the guide you receive a free Decor Element (value $16.95 or less).  I thought you might like to see this little video of how fun and easy they are to decorate with.  Enjoy! ~:-)

Simple Friendship Gift Set

The neutral colors of the Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper combined with the Simple Friendship stamp set give this card set a vintage feel that brings us back to the days when sending hand-written notes to our friends and loved ones was common. In this set you’ll receive a card portfolio and 4 standard-sized cards.  This is a class I offered back in July and August and I have just a few left.  I can send this to you or direct ship to the recipient with a gift note attached.  A great gift for a teacher, friend or loved one!  Only $25.00 plus S&H. 

The picture just doesn't do this amazing gift set justice.  Call or email me if you have any questions.

Christmas Jingle Card Class

Still not done with your Christmas cards?  Need a great gift for a teacher or hard to buy for person?  This fun, fast and easy card set contains 8 cards and a matching gift box.  A perfect gift for anyone, and it’s such an easy project you will want to re-create it over and over again!

Date:  December 5, 2009
Time:  9:30-11:30
Cost:  $30.00
Location:  5240 Revere Rd, Monterey
**$5.00 off if RSVP by Nov 24
Please email me to sign up for this class: Tiffani@sharingsmilz.com

***This class has a to go option, S&h is extra, email or call for details

Supplies
•    Stamps:  Chritmas Greetings
•    Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic ink
•    Paper: Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' kit; Real Red CS, Medium Square Whisper White Envelopes
•    Accessories: Gold Brads,Gold elastic cord, Paper Snips, paper-piercing tool ,mat pack, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin’ Scrub and Mist, paper trimmer and scoring blade, pencil and ruler, Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 1/16” handheld circle punch, Stamping Sponge, Embossing Buddy,3/16" corner rounder, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine,Swirls Scribbles Sizzlets Die, Velcro Circles

Hello Card and matching box

Taking a short break from Christmas cards and gifts, today's card and box use some of Stampin' Up's great in colors.  I love the Crushed Curry, it is so warm and bright!  I have new neighbors moving in across the street and wanted to brighten their day with warm brownies and this fun card.  I will be making more to go along with this mini candy box, perfect size for 4 nugget candies, to give out to the kids' sports teachers.  Super easy, fun, and chocolate too?  What do you think?

Stamp Sets: Hello Again, Retro Remix Stampin' Around wheel  Ink: Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay  Paper: Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Old Olive  Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, rhinestone brads, Crushed Curry polka dot grosgrain ribbon, Melon Mambo polka dot grosgrain ribbon

Thanks for Looking!

Sneak Peak

As promised, here is a sneak peak of my Christmas Card Stamp a Stack scheduled for Saturday, October 24th.  Don't forget to RSVP by Thursday, October 15th to receive a special prize during the class. 

Christmas Card Stamp a Stack

Get a jump start on your Christmas card design!  Join me for my annual Christmas card stamp a stack on October 24'th at 1 pm.  You will create 20 hand stamped cards (5 each of 4 designs) and see samples of many others.  RSVP by Thursday, October 15, and receive a surprise with your card kit.  Fee is only $30 if you pay by the 15'th, and $35.00 until space runs out.  Create an extra card at no charge to donate to the San Fransisco Ronald McDonald House and receive a money saving coupon on your Christmas card supplies purchased that day.  I look forward to helping you get a jump start on your Christmas cards!  Check back tomorrow to see a sneak peak of the cards we are going to make.

Welcome!

I am so excited to have this blog up and running!  I look forward to sharing ideas, keeping you up to date with great specials and class schedules, and challenging you to create and share your hand crafted art with others.  Check back often and feel free to share what you love (and don't like as much) about this site! 

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Enough Housekeeping, here is this month's class to go!

Create this one-of-a-kind card set using Stampin’ Up!’s Petal Party Simply Scrappin’ Kit.  With 18 different cards in fresh beautiful colors, these would make a wonderful gift for a friend, loved one, or just for yourself!

As part of the Class Kit by Mail you will receive all the consumable supplies (other than the basic adhesive) needed to make the projects. You will need to provide: A general adhesive such as Snail, a greeting set and Basic Black Classic ink, a paper piercer and foam mat or a 1/16” handheld circle punch, a paper cutter with scoring blade, scissors and a bone folder (optional).

Cost: $30.00    Shipping: $5.00

with/without shipping

without shipping $30.00 with Shipping $35.00

As soon as payment is received, you will be emailed the Step-by-Step instructions with photos, which show you how to make your projects. Please allow 7-10 days for your actual class kit to be shipped out from the date on which you purchased it.  For those who are local and wish to pick the class up, I will send you an email and let you know when it is ready.

This class kit is not available for purchase to other Stampin’ Up! demonstrators. If you are a demonstrator and are interested in this class, please email me at Tiffani@sharingsmilz.com for more information.