Two little birds on a line....

Two little birds on a line .....

Here's a card I pulled from my archives since guess what I did yesterday?

The Demise of a Very Good Friend

It was two days before a new tutorial,

Was about to come out.

Everything was clicking

and calm all about.

Then she decided

To try something new-

Too many layers

She knew, oh, she knew.

But you know how it goes

Just this once it will work

Til "kapow"!

And so sadly

Her Big Shot! was broke!

Note:

A new one is on the way and I have a loaner til then, so things are looking up for my new Christmas tutorial being online Saturday. But, please, treat your Big Shot! with more care than I did mine.... it's just so sad.

I die cut a Top Note, embossed it with Northern Flurry and then cut it in half diagonally and placed a strip of Basic Black card stock under it to create the black line. Not sure why I didn't draw a line with a Sharpie but, oh well, you might want to do that to make it simpler.

I colored the Rhinestones with a red Sharpie - it works well with Pearls also.

Here's a sneak peek of what's coming Saturday!

And a look at two of this week's new digital downloads. I love the Merry Woodcuts! See them online here.

Merry Woodcuts Digital Download Kit
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Game Day Football Digital Download
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A Sneak Peek and my Paris Purse!

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Your choice of a complete collection of the brand-new stamp pads - that's a collection of 10! Value: $49.95

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Join my team today and additionally receive:

• All my tutorials for free!
• Support to build the business you choose
  or just continue receiving the 20% discount
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And remember the little purses from yesterdays post? Well, I had so much fun last night getting together with some girlfriends to sew "real" purses. So tho't I'd share a pic of mine - I'm so happy with it!  Just look at that great dangly button trim - I'm in love!

And of course I had to come home and make a little Paris purse - isn't it just the cutest! (not really a question, just a statement, hah! We all know cute when we see it!)

You know, if I could choose a dream vacation it would be to go to Paris with my daughters, daughter-in-law and two grand-daughters. What fun that would be! I can just imagine having a coffee together at some little bistro before walking past the most amazing shops.... aahh! We'd even let the guys come if they'd like! Perhaps some day!

Find the free tutorial for the purse at yesterday's blog post.

All Kinds of Exciting Happenings!

Very first, I'd like to welcome brand-new team member, Jennifer Tripp! You are such a gracious hostess and a delight to work with! Welcome!

How cute is this?! Do you recognize the purse?

How about now when it's a travel bag?

Okay, I'll tell you..... it's the coffee mug die!
That's right - the great little coffee mug from Scentsational Season in the Holiday catalog.
Turned on it's side it makes the sweetest purse or suitcase.

I just happen to be going to a purse sewing party tonight and am taking them as favors for the gals! Hopefully I'll be able to show you my ultra-darling purse tomorrow.
I've included a mini tutorial at the end of this post just for you!

Scentsational Season Bundle
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But first - take a look at this brand new product! The Stampin' Trimmer!

The brand new Stampin' Trimmer has so many great features!

• A full 12" cutting and scoring track
• A cutting track that locks into place
• A specially designed cutting track and handles for stable and straight cuts
• A full ruler, including 1/4" grid lines that won't wear off
• A compartment under the base to store blades and more
• Item #126889 $ 29.95
• Put it on your Christmas list!

      

So many fun new items to order today -simply order online by clicking here!

And now on to the tutorial....

Supplies: (per purse)

Card stock:  (2) 2" x 2-1/2"

                   (1) 1" x 1-1/2" scored @ 1/2" and 1"

DSP:           (1) 1-1/8" x 3" (for candy bar)

1. Lay both 2" x 2-1/2" piece of card stock together and die
    cut with coffee mug die.( I'm able to cut both at the same
    time with my Big Shot!)

2.Emboss "purses" using the Adorning Accents embossing
   folder - three purse fronts can be embossed at the same
   time.

                            

3. Punch a hole at the top of each purse using the 1/2"  
    Circle Punch. Adhere Sticky Strip onto the 1" x 1-1/2"
    piece of card stock.

4. Adhere liner to inside of purse.

5. Wrap miniature candy bar in DSP, 1-1/8" x 3". Insert into
    purse securing with a Glue Dot. Embellish purse as
    desired!

Mocha Monday Tutorial - now available!

Remember this trio?

 It was our project at Mocha Monday this morning (we had a fabulous time!) and I have had many requests for a tutorial for it from stampers who live too far to attend - like around the world! So, I've finished it up and wanted to let you know that it's available!

If you'd like to join our Mocha Monday Club online, I will be offering each months tutorial - for only $1.95!

It's a simple project, but fun and perfect for holiday gift giving! It goes together quickly - we finished it up easily within the hour and had time to chat and coffee.

It's a seven page tutorial, with step-by-step instructions and pictures and includes a standard size card, an apple cider (hot chocolate) holder and the caramel apple is holding..... of course caramels. Switch it out for Christmas papers and it will be perfect for teacher gifts or stocking-stuffers.

Mocha Monday Download
         $1.95            

                                                                               

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Pretty much the coolest deal ever!

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Fancy Friends!
A brand new kit from Stampin' Up!

What a fantastic stocking stuffer!

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 132319)! If six isn't enough, add Note Cards to your order (item 107311)- we've already included extra rhinestones in the Fancy Friends kit.

To assemble the cards:

1. Stamp the doily image in Daffodil Delight or Old Olive ink three times on the card and once on the envelope, re-inking between uses.
2. Stamp "Friends" in Daffodil Delight or Old Olive ink on the front of the card.
3. Adhere the flowers to the card. Adhere Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the center of the flowers.
   
   Order online here today!

Don't Miss Mocha Monday!

It's time for a Mocha Monday!

Come join me on Monday, November 5th, 9 am @ Moxie Java in Meridian, for a cup of coffee (or tea) and create these three "perfect for fall" projects in an hour.

All projects are pre-cut, ready to go. They just need you to stamp, assemble and take them home!

A greeting card, an apple cider holder and a treat tag that holds two caramels - perfect for teacher gifts,stocking stuffers, or gift toppers!

$5 class fee includes all project materials

I'd love to have you join us! Reserve your kit today - stampsnsmiles@gmail.com

 

Pumpkin Bread Welcome & Thank You!

I've been having a great time making tags lately! And they came in handy today when delivering Pumpkin Bread (chocolate chip pumpkin bread!) to one new neighbor as a welcome.....

and another as a thank you!

Seven years ago yesterday we moved into our home here in Idaho. Halloween and the fixings weren't very high on our list of priorities that first day. 

 A kind neighbor saw our children walking home from the bus stop, and offered to share her collection of costumes with them. She outfitted all six of our kids and then invited them along on a hay wagon ride through our neighborhood to trick-or-treat. How kind and what fun!  

A closer look at the tags - I think I could truly create tags all day long! How about you?

Happy Fall!