I will be out of town this week. So the BIG SHOT class tomorrow at Hobby Lobby is cancelled. Come next month June 19th from 2-4 pm at Hobby Lobby 12201 W Markham, Little Rock, AR  72211 to see what you can create!
 
 
Here are the samples cards for today's Papercrafting class at LifeQuest. If you would like to make these cards, please contact me at GratefulStamper@aol.com.

Thank you for looking.
 
 
I just got back from Stampin'Up! Leadership and regional meeting in San Antonio. I am excited and filled with so many great ideas, projects to try and things to share with you. Where do I start?

If you are inspired to create what you see on my blog, please call me. I would love to help you make anything you want. If you are on my team or a demonstrator, check out the page

I'll be posting pictures here regularly, so stop back often to see what is new.

For my favorite SWAP from Leadership, drum roll please......let me know what you think.

SUPPLY LIST from Occasions Mini - all new products for Jan to April 2012
Take it to Heart stamp set (wood mount #125520, clear mount #125522)
Framelit Dies Heart Collection (#125599)
Edgelit Dies Adorning Accents (#125595)
3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon in Blushing Bride (#125570)
Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (#125406)

SUPPLY LIST from 2011-12 Idea Book and Catalog_
Occasions Alphabet (#117090 wood, #123598 clear)
Blushing Bride cardstock (#119796) and ink (#119786)
Baja Breeze cardstock (#105120) and ink (#111833)
Basic Grey cardstock (#121044) and ink (#109120)
Jewels Basic Rhinestones (#119246)
Punches: Scalloped oval #(119856) and Large Oval (#119855)
Stamping Sponges (#101610)
 
 
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These adorable and healthy treats are boxes of raisins wrapped with Night & Day Designer Series Paper, adhered with sticky strip and decorated with Spooky Nights Rub-Ons. 

A quick and easy way to make Halloween treats. 

You can get the paper and rub-ons on the clearance rack at www.GratefulStampers.StampinUp.net (shop now).



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Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper #116768
Sale Price: $4.79 Catalog Price: $11.95

Colors and coordinating products may be retired. Who would have thought that Halloween and sophistication could go together? We did, and that’s why we designed our Night & Day Specialty Designer Series paper. Black and white are Halloween classics, and our brocade and geometric designs are seasonal without being macabre. This paper will look terrific on any Halloween project—party invitations, cards, and scrapbook pages. And you can use the printed window sheets to add a dash of the unexpected.


■ 12" x 12" text-weight paper
■ 10 sheets of paper per package, 2 each of 5 double-sided designs
■ 2 printed window sheets per package
■ Coordinates with Basic Black and Whisper White


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Spooky Night Rub-Ons #120989
Regular Price: $7.95 On Sale for $3.19

These frightfully fun Rub-Ons have a uniquely metallic finish that will add the right touch of dazzle and intrigue to all your Halloween projects. Multiple images including greetings and borders provide wonderfully woeful options for so many tricks and treats.

■ Metallic finish to complement your Halloween projects
■ 4 sheets: 2 sheets each of 2 designs
■ 6” x 6”
■ Pink text appears white on actual product
                                                                        ■ Coordinates with Basic Black, Silver, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

 
 
These delicious Halloween treats were snacks for the hand bell choir today for Halloween.
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RECIPE:

Edible Eyes for Halloween
 2 Tbsp.Smoked Paprika & Garlic Dip Mix (Tastefully Simple) or your favorite dip mix
8 oz. softened cream chee
8 small stuffed green olives, cut in half Combine first 2 ingredients; chill 2 hours.
24 Ritz Crackers
 
Roll cream cheese mixture into 1-inch
balls; press half an olive into each ball to make eyes. Place cream cheese ball onto ritz.  Chill until served. Makes 24 eyes. Leave off Ritz crackers a Gluten-Free treat or use GF crackers.
 
You can also use the Spinach and Herb Dip Mix or Garlic Garlic for this recipe in place of the Smoked Paprika & Garlic Dip Mix!!!

If you want to order the dip mix you can order it from my friend Melissa at http://www.tastefullysimple.com/web/mschutz-gonzalez.


 
 
If you've been looking for an opportunity to do what you love, while getting a 20 discount on your favorite products, now is the perfect time! During October, you'll get a FREE Big Shot (or $100 in free product) when you join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator.*

Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin' Up!'s exclusive dies**  to create uniquely beautiful projects in a flash.

In addition, the new-demonstrator Starter Kit--a steal at just $175--contains over $345 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies-everything you need to start your new business.

There are so many benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, including:
  • A 20 percent product discount!
  • A free monthly issue of Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine, Stampin' Success!
  • Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
  • Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
  • Regular get-togethers to stamp!
  • Free access to an online community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!
  • Plus, access to an exclusive video and training for your new Big Shot!
What do I need to become a demonstrator? Our Starter Kits, created exclusively for new demonstrators, contain Stampin' Up!

essentials you'll need to get started in your new business. You can choose between

the standard Starter Kit and the Digital+ Starter Kit. Both Starter Kits are customizable

allowing you to choose products that you want to run your business your way.



The standard Starter Kit includes

  • Four complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block, you can choose the sets you want!)
  • A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
  • Assortment of Designer Series Paper and card stock
  • White envelopes (40)
  • Four Classic Stampin' Pads
  • Two Stampin' Write markers
  • VersaMark Pad
  • Blender pen
  • Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon
  • Textured embossing folder of choice
  • One ink refill of your choice
  • Adhesives
  • Color Coach
  • Cupcake Punch or one of your choice
  • Stamping sponge
  • Stampin' Mist
  • Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
  • Business forms and tools
or

The Digital+ Starter Kit includes My Digital Studio digital designing software
  • His & Hers Digital Content Collection DVD
  • One clear-mount stamp set (including a clear-mount block)
  • Assortment of card stock
  • Note cards and envelopes (20)
  • Four Classic Stampin' Pads
  • Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
  • Brights Designer Buttons
  • Always Bird Décor Elements and applicator
  • Adhesives
  • Blender Pen
  • Stampin' Mist
  • Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
  • Business forms and tools

    Choose the Starter Kit that best matches your stamping and paper-crafting interests, and get over $340 of Stampin' Up!'s high-quality products for just $175. See picture below of both kits
Why join my team?  I offer quarterly downline meetings, training, support, friendship, and more! Click here to JOIN NOW on my website!
 
November Events 10/25/2011
 
Are you creative? Would you like to be? Come to an event in November, see Upcoming Classes & Events tab above for all the details. You'll have FUN and Be Creative!
 
 
Stampin'Up! has a challenge to book 10,000 workshop parties that will be held between October 15 and November 30th! Would you help me meet this goal? You'll get your choice of pearls or rhinestones for your effort.

Contact me by phone 877-410-6575 toll-free or email gratefulstamper@aol.com.  Let me know the best day and time for you! You'll have FUN being creative and so will your friends.
 
 
Shelly Gardner, founder and CEO of Stampin'Up! has a message for you...watch her short video below!
 
 
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Are you looking for an adorable, gluten-free cookie for the holidays?  Use Bob's Red mill gluten-free shortbread cookie mix. Follow package directions. cut out with 2" circle cutter then use the BRAND NEW Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps (# 125152 ) from Stampin'Up!

If  you do not need gluten-free, use the recipes that come with the cookie
stamps. 

Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps (# 125152 ) comes with three stamp images, a snow flake, a heart and pumpkin face (see cookie above for this design).

 

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