Here is one of my cards that I made for my Stamp a Stack I had last month. I just LOVE this Santa Punch art. I cannot remember who made it, but it was on the USTAMP group for the holiday. She had it on a block, but I made in on an Easel Card. I have made him on a box, an ornament and this card. He's made using punches and cutting strips of paper. Since this is not my original idea, I don't think I can post how I made him.

Here is a box I made that is not Christmas!! I'm really into Christmas projects right now, but I thought I would share something that is NOT Christmas. I made the "babe" after I saw it on http://blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/2009/09/body-building-tutorial-for-butterfly.html
I thought she was so cute I made 12 of them for my Bunco group. I used the Sizzix #2 die to make the box and put Dove candy (yummy!!) inside. The "babes" had different color hair, like blonde, brown and black, so the bunco gals got to choose which one they wanted. I think they really enjoyed getting them as a gift.

Easel Card

Really enjoying making these easel cards. This is one easel card we made at my hostess club. We used the stamp set The More the Merrier (level 3 hostess set) on page 17 of the IBC. I am really liking the color Taken with Teal and Sahara Sand. I got the colors from the Holiday Lounge DSP #115676 for only 9.95. If you would like to place an order you can go to my website or contact me.

Lots of Santa Chefs!!

Here is a picture of all 16 of my Ham Stromboli recipe made with the Voila set. I made the Chef so he resembles Santa Claus. Do you like him??

Happy Thanksgiving

I have a lot to be thankful for this year. I have a healthy family, a roof over our heads, food, and lots of very good friends. I consider my stampin friends some of my best friends. My family is even going over to one stampin friends' house today to celebrate Thanksgiving with her family. Thanks Lorrie!!

We are a military family and do not have relatives anywhere near us, but we have always been lucky to have such great friends wherever we have been. So yes, we are very Thankful this year and every year.

Voila Santa Claus

Here is my second recipe for the recipe swap I was in. I used the Voila stamp set #115102 $25.95. I love this guy. I had to stamp him twice. Once on real red and once on whisper white. The I paper pieced him together. I really like the way he turned out...like a Santa Chef!! Again alot of work, but I think he looks great.

Recipe Swap

I was in a recipe card swap and these are the recipe cards that I made. I had to make 16 of them. That was alot of punching!!
Here is the recipe card I made for a recipe card swap I was in. I will try and post some of the other recipes after I get them. I used my new favorite colors Taken with Teal and Real Red.

This is a card that I made for a shoebox swap I participate in at Lisa's house. I used the template from Stampin' Up! and came up with this cute little card. The penguin is from #116588 Punch Pals set on page 40 of the IBC. It sales for $32.95. Email me if you would like to order this set or any SU product.

Starter Kit Special with My Digital Studio included!

With the launch of our much anticipated My Digital Studio software, new recruits can purchase an exclusive Starter Kit that includes My Digital Studio, in addition to stamps, inks, and accessories.

What a great deal this is! I've been playing with my own version of My Digital Studio & hope to show you what I've done really soon. It's so easy! Instant gratification & creativity!

Starter Kit Price: $185 (over $295 value!)

• My Digital Studio software
• Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads
• Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write markers
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

October Deals of the Week

During the month of October, Stampin' Up! will offer several discounted products as "Deals of the Week."
No limits and no minimum purchase required. Click on the Red box to see them in the online catalog.

The first week's deal lasts until October 12th at 9 am.

You have your choice of any of these three punches! 5 Petal flower or Trio Flower punch for just $10.99 or the My Way punch for $11.99.