Pick a Petal

I have been focusing a lot on Christmas, so I thought I would step back and show you a not so usual way to use the stamp set Pick a Petal. As I was going through some old photos I had on my computer I came across one I just knew I had to share with you. I'm sorry I don't have a name to go with the card, but below you'll find the sample.

Isn't this card just too cute? It uses four stamps from the Pick a Petal (109445 $27.95) stamp set as well as one from Sincere Salutations (105156 $20.95). The colors are Whisper White, Basic Black and Basic Grey. If you look really close at the bottom of the eyes you will see a little crystal effects.

Thanks for stopping today, and make sure to check back tomorrow.

~ Georgia

Hello Stampers,

Did you get a lot of your shopping done yesterday? I did a little bit to much shopping, but it was lots of fun. Good news . . . I didn't hit anyone with my cart this year, but my husband did get hit by some lady who couldn't see over her cart. Glad it wasn't me being hit or doing the hitting this year. :o)

Today's sample comes from the Stampin' Up! website. Stampin' Up! has a gallery of cards for us demos to view and get inspired from. I love how the stamper turned the vanilla hodgepodge hardware. I usually only think of putting it horizontal. All of the details are below.

Enjoy!

Georgia

Stamps:
WINTER POST STAMP SET
A CARDINAL CHRISTMAS STAMP SET

Paper:
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8 1/2 X 11
CARD STOCK KRAFT 8 1/2X11

Inks:
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD CHOCOLATE CHIP

Accessories:
HODGEPODGE HARDWARE STYLED VANILLA
RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS/VERY VANILLA 3/8 INCH
SNAIL ADHESIVE PERMANENT

Created by:
Tepa Farias

Happy Black FRIDAY!!!

As you read this I am hitting the stores in a mad dash to get all of the items on my list. Rocky and I like to tag team Black Friday and we are so excited that Galesburg has a Menards! We love to hit that store for early bird sales and now we don't have to rush to the QCA for it!

As you rush out for Black Friday I want you to consider stamping some of your gifts this year. There are so many neat things you can do with stamps and a little bit of ink. Today's sample are Tile Coasters! I gave coasters as Christmas gifts a few years ago. They are very fun and easy to create!

This first coaster was done with the stamp set Embrace life.

Wondering how to do it? Keep reading for all of the details!

First you want to get a tile and wash it. I purchased mine from Lowes. After it is dry you'll stamp with Stazon ink. You can color in with sharpies if you want, but I kinda like the plain look to the coasters. After the coasters are dry they are ready to go.

If you don't have Stazon ink you can also use Stampin' Up! craft pads. Once you stamp your image in the craft ink onto the coasters you'll want to bake it in the oven to make sure it is good and set. I baked mine at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Once cooled you need to seal the tile with a clear spray.

To finish off the coasters I applied felt pads to the bottom, so that they didn't scratch any surfaces.

If you have any questions, please call or e-mail me!

Happy Stampin!

Georgia

Happy Thanksgiving

Hello Stampers!

Thanks for taking a little time out of your holiday schedule to check out my blog. I'm sure you have plans to spend today with family, so I'll keep my post short and sweet.

Today's sample was made by friend and downline member: Britni. She used the stamp set Harvest Home (111642-$23.95)

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Georgia

p.s. Don't forget to check the online specials at: www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net. Click the shop now button at the top right corner of the home page. Happy Shopping!

BTW . . what time is your alarm clock going off in the morning? Mine is set for 4 AM! Maybe I'll see you out and about shopping.

Stampin' Up! Black Friday SALE!!!

Holiday Extravaganza SALE!!!

From November 26th to December 1st, you can get bundled Stampin' Up! products at a fraction of the retail price. Be sure to visit my Online Store on November 26th to take advantage of these major savings - quantities are limited!

In my years with Stampin Up I have never seen a sale like this!! Some are 50% off!!. If you would like to do your shopping online, just go to my website: http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/ and click in the upper right hand corner on SHOP NOW then click on SPECIALS and then Holiday Extravaganza Sale.

If you would like to place your order over the phone, give me a call at: 309-221-9288

This sale is only from November 26th - December 1st, so don't delay!

Edited to say: ** Keep scrolling down for all of the sales**

Holiday Sale!!! 11/26-12/1

When you click on the links below don't forget to choose me as your demonstrator, if my name does not appear on the page. Happy Shopping!

All In The Family Bundle
Price: $31.70
Alpha-Betcha Need This Bundle
Price: $38.94
Bags & Tags Bundle
Price: $52.46
Curly Label Punch Bundle
Price: $23.77

Empty Turquoise Tin
Price: $3.95 I'm On Board Bundle
Price: $46.65
Mission Embossable Bundle
Price: $46.27
Ribbon Storage Bundle
Price: $37.48

Santa's Stocking Stuffer Bundle
Price: $16.69
Scrapbooker's Dream Bundle
Price: $60.71
Seasonal Stamper's Bundle
Price: $50.28
Silver Skinny Tin
Price: $1.95
Star Struck Bundle
Price: $29.26 Stick It To Me Bundle
Price: $33.11
The Manly Man's Bundle
Price: $28.40 Wild Thing, I Think I Love You Bundle
Price: $43.52

Cookie for Santa Kits!!!

Christmas is coming and you can bet Santa will be expecting cookies. For my craft show last weekend I came up with the idea to make a few Cookies for Santa kits. These were so much fun to make. I used Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black and Summer Sun Card Stock.

The Cookies for Santa Kits come packaged in a fun Paint Can (new of course), which is decorated to look like Santa's belly. Each kit includes one decorated paint can with can opener, one package of sugar cookie mix, two cookie cutters and one can of frosting decorated to match the paint can.

If you would like to purchase a Cookies for Santa Kit the cost per kit is $10.95. If you would like it mailed to you additional shipping cost will apply.

Happy Holidays!

Georgia

A Cardinal Christmas

Hello Stampers!

Christmas is coming soon. . . are you going to be ready? One of the things you may have left to do is stamp your Christmas cards, so the sample I have to share with you today is a card using the stamp set: A Cardinal Christmas. This stamp set can be found in the Winter Mini Catalog, and is also a stamp set I have in my own personal collection. When I first saw it I knew I couldn't live without it.

Before I show you the sample I want to ask you a question. Do you have 4 or more stamp sets on your wish list? Would you like to get those them at a discount? Well when you purchase the Standard Starter Kit you get to choose 4 stamp sets. Stampin' Up! has 4 recommended stamp sets, but you don't have to choose those. You can pick any the same price or less.

If you would like more information about joining the Stampin' Up! family, please call (309/343-9356) or e-mail me at georgia@mustainlindstrom.com for more information! By the way . . . the retail value of products and business supplies in the Standard Starter Kit is more than $335. You pay only $199!

OK. . . onto the awesome Christmas Card! This card was created by: Cherise Schlicher.

Stamps:
A CARDINAL CHRISTMAS STAMP SET

Paper:
CARD STOCK GARDEN GREEN 8 1/2X11
CARD STOCK CHOCOLATE CHIP 8 1/2X11
CARD STOCK WHISPER WHITE 8 1/2X11
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SKI SLOPE

Inks:
VERSAMARK PAD
STAZON PAD JET BLACK
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD GARDEN GREEN
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDING HOOD RED
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD MORE MUSTARD
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD CHOCOLATE CHIP

Accessories:
AQUA PAINTERS
BRADS VINTAGE
PUNCH HANDHELD 1/16 INCH CIRCLE
STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS
STICKY STRIP
SNAIL ADHESIVE PERMANENT
RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED 1-1/4 INCH

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

Welcome!

If you are new to my blog I would like to say Welcome to Stamping with Georgia! This is a blog I started to inspire you! It is updated daily with new ideas and projects I've been working on. I have a couple of slide shows at the right side of this page. Check them out when you have time!

I would also like to say Hi and Welcome to all of the wonderful ladies who stopped by my booth at the VFW craft show on Saturday. I'm glad you stopped by, and I'm even happier you are checking out my blog. Please let me know how I can help.

If you stopped by and/or are new to my blog leave me a comment, so I know you've found me.

Thanks!

Georgia

Calendars

Hello Stampers!

Here is another project I made for the craft show. They are 2009 Calendars, which I thought would be a perfect addition to any desk.

The first two use the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper. I adhered them to a coaster then used my sanding sponge on each edge. Then I used my Crop-a-Dile to punch a hole and set my Jumbo Pewter Eyelet. The first two I also used the stripped Riding Hood Red Ribbon to tie the two coasters together.

For the calendar below I used the Holiday Treasures designer paper and the 1" Double-Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon. I finished by using my Craft & Paper Scissors to make the ends look neat.

Thanks for blogging with me today!

~ Georgia

Frappuccino Bottles!

Hello Stampers!

I had so much fun at the craft show yesterday, and I would like to thank each of you who stopped by and said hi. I'm glad my first show is done, and I'm sure my husband is happy that it's over too. There is always so much stress in our house when I have deadlines. :o)

So that I could spend more time with my family and not locked into my stamp room I "moved" some of my stamp room into the living room. Wanna see???

As you can see I was saving clean up for later. (Notice the paper scraps all over the floor.) I did have a trash can, but the scraps didn't always make it in and Blake was also trying to help me get ready for the show. That's why there was two chairs at the table. :o)

Are you wondering what the bottles on the table are? Well they started out as empty frappuccino bottles that my sister, Carmen, has been saving for me. Thank you Carmen! I added a little paper and ribbon and filled them with a yummy treat. As you can see I didn't have the treat in them yet. Here is a better photo of the bottle.

Sorry, the designer paper is retired. I used all of my current Christmas paper on other projects, so I had to go searching for more paper. I used Real Red and Old Olive card stock to match the designer paper. Punches were: Scallop Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, 1 3/8" circle and my NEW 1 3/4" circle punch. The 1 3/4" circle punch was perfect for the top of the jar. . . . See photo below!

I used the stamp set, Deer Friends. By the way there is still time to earn this stamp set for FREE. Deer Friends is a level 2 Hostess Only Stamp Set, which you can get it for FREE when your workshop sales reach $300.00. If you want this set, call or e-mail me today. It's available until January 18th.

Thanks for visiting me today and enjoy your Sunday!

Georgia

Jumbo Paper Clips

It's craft show day. . . . are you on your way? :o)

Today's post is going to be quick, so you can get going. :o)

For the craft show I altered some Jumbo Paper Clips. This would make perfect stocking stuffer or tie them to the top of a package for your neighbor or friend! You could even stick them in a Christmas Card. If you have an idea how to use them, please post a comment! I'd love to hear from you.

Here is a close up. The flash kinda washed out the color, but it looks great in person. Stop by today and I'll show you one. . . unless I'm sold out before you get there. :o)

Happy Saturday, and Thanks for Stopping By!

~ Georgia

29th Annual Craft Show

Hello Stampers!

I would like to invite you to come see me tomorrow at the 29th Annual Craft Show sponsored by Warren County Home and Community Education. I'll be at the VFW Hall in Monmouth from 8:30 am to 3pm. The VFW is on the northwest edge of Monmouth at the corner of West Harlem Avenue and G Street across from Community Medical Center.

Last year I made cute little binder clips for this show. They are a perfect item to put on your desk with a holiday picture, keep on your kitchen counter with a recipe card, or use them a name place cards for your Christmas Dinner. You simply slide the image behind the scallop punch and they are ready!

The jumbo binder clips were so much fun to make last year that I just had to make more this year.

Can you see the Dazzling Diamonds on the Snowman's hat?

IMO the Chocolate Chip Clips are just to cute!

Thanks for looking, and if you're local I hope to see you tomorrow at the show.

~ Georgia

Season of Joy

Good Morning Stampers!

I have one quick question for you today. . . . have you started to stamp your Christmas Card yet? I have made a few myself, but the one I wanted to share with you comes from the Stampin' Up! website. It uses the stamp set Season of Joy. I really do love this stamp set and Heather Shock did a wonderful job creating this card.

All of the supplies are listed after the photo.

Enjoy!

Georgia

Stamps:
SEASON OF JOY STAMP SET

Paper:
CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8 1/2 X 11
CARD STOCK WHISPER WHITE 8 1/2X11
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE
CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8 1/2 X 11

Inks:
CRAFT STAMPIN PAD WHISPER WHITE
CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS

Accessories:
SCISSORS PAPER SNIPS
PUNCH PHOTO CORNERS
CRAFTERS' TOOL KIT
PUNCH SCALLOP EDGE
STAMPIN DIMENSIONALS
CRYSTAL EFFECTS
GLITTER DAZZLING DIAMONDS
SNAIL ADHESIVE PERMANENT

SEASON OF FRIENDSHIP

Hello Stampers!

I am very excited about the samples I'm sharing today. The stamp set I chose to focus on today is Season of Friendship (111776 - $23.95). This stamp set is from the Holiday mini catalog, which runs until January 18th. (Please note that I did not created these samples. They were all cards I got from the demonstrator Stampin' Up! web site.)

People often tell me that they are not creative enough to become a demonstrator. Please let me be the first to tell you that when you join Stampin' Up! you will not be left alone! I am here to help you, and you do NOT need to come up with ideas on your own. Stampin' Up! provides us with a art gallery of cards and projects we are able to use as inspiration. You can either copy the ideas as is, or tweak them to fit your needs and stamping supplies on hand.

Ready for some samples???? I thought so. :o)

Created by: Kelly Cheatham
Created by: Brenda Keenan

Created by:Laurie Stiegelmier

Created by:Marilyn Goodrich

Created by: Linda Payne

Created by:Gretchen Theus

Do you have a passion for stamping and/or scrapbooking? Would you love to earn money doing something you love? How about the convenience of setting your own hours? Those are just a few of the benefits that made me decide to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.

As you think about becoming a demonstrator I want to ask you a question. . . what type of a demonstrator would you like to be? There are many options, and I've listed a few below.:

DISCOUNT DEMONSTRATOR: Likes the idea of buying stamps for personal use at a discount and occasionally sells to friends and family.

SHORT-TERM DEMONSTRATOR: Sells for a short period of time to earn a specified amount of money and stops when the goal is reached.

HOBBY DEMONSTRATOR: Loves doing workshops and classes and earning extra money when it’s convenient, works a lot some months and very little or none, other months.

STAY-AT-HOME MOM DEMONSTRATOR: Wants to stay at home with her children and make some extra money working a few nights a month.

CAREER DEMONSTRATOR: Views Stampin’ Up! as a viable business with long-term career potential; pursues management and wants to move up the career ladder; regularly attends Stampin’ Up! events and has developed close social relationships with other demonstrators; works at her business in a consistent manner.

As you can see, this is a flexible, fun business you can build to suit your needs and desires. Make it fit for you by using your unique talents. I’m sure you have a lot of questions about what it means to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Please e-mail me at: georgia@mustainlindstrom.com and I'll send you a FREE information packet in the mail.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Georgia

Merry & Bright

As I run from here to there I find myself getting more and more into the Christmas mood. Christmas will be here before we know it. Have you had a chance to stamp your cards yet? If not, here is an idea for you, which was inspired by a few cards I saw on Angie Kennedy Juda's blog. Thanks for the idea!

My card uses Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink and Whisper White Card Stock. Of course I had to use my Big Shot and Top Note Bigz die. Have I told you how much I use my Big Shot? TONS!!! Stamp sets used are: All Holiday and Merry & Bright. I also used my Scallop punch and 1-3/8" circle punch.

It looks like I punched a Chocolate Chip scallop out and layered onto the Pretty in Pink card stock, but I really just punched the scallop out of the pretty in pink and the Chocolate Chip came through. I'm not sure if this is the way Angie did it or not, but I like the look.

I topped of the hat with some chunky sprinkles and colored with my Pretty in Pink Marker. This is a very simple card that you could easily make over and over again. Try changing the color! That will give the card a whole new feel.

Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope to hear from you soon.

- Georgia

Saturday, December 6th ~ M&T Class

I hope you are able to attend my only December Make and Take Class. It is going to be held on Saturday, December 6th at The Well in Monmouth. Class starts at 10 am and cost is $20.00. You will need to bring your scissors, choice of adhesive and an empty pop tart box to this class.

We meet in the backroom at The Well in Monmouth, which is on South Main Street, where each person will have there own table to create these projects at!

You will be making the projects shown in the photo below using the package of Bella Rose Designer Paper you will receive. I only used about 1/2 of a pack, so you will have lots left over to make more items at home. You must register by 5pm on Friday, November 28th, so I can order enough Designer Paper for all who wish to attend.

The projects shown in this photo are:
Small gift bag aka Bag in a Box
Recipe (pop tart) Box
Circle tree snowflake ornament
Love you Latte a post-it note holder (post-it notes are not supplied)
Two Gift Bows

If you have any questions, or to register for this class, please call or e-mail me!

I hope to hear from you soon.
Georgia

(309) 343-9356 or georgia@mustainlindstrom.com

Eastern Blooms

I've been focused a lot on the holidays, so I wanted to take a minute today to post a non holiday card. However, the colors of this card are fallish. :o) This is a card I received from my upline, Kathy. She used the stamp set Eastern Blooms. (This is one of the stamp sets we received at convention this past summer.)

I think my favorite thing on Kathy's card is the Kiwi Kiss/Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon. This ribbon is AWESOME. It has Kiwi Kiss on one side and Very Vanilla on the other. Above you can see the Kiwi Kiss side.

I would love to get some of this Satin Ribbon in your hands. It is so smooth and fun to play with. If you would like to make the card above, just call (309) 343-9356 or e-mail georgia@mustainlindstrom.com me to schedule your workshop, and this will be the make and take project!

Thanks for stopping by today, and I'll be waiting for your call. :o)

Georgia

Homemade Fudge

Dashing through the mall
With groceries yet to buy,
Lessons, work & housecleaning.
Life’s so crazy! Why?

Bells on our telephone ring.
The machine will take the call.
We have no time for family or friends.
It drives us up the wall.

How are you? How’s your life?
We really want to know.
Hope you’re ready for Christmas.
We’re doubtful we’ll see snow.

A day or two ago,

We thought we’d make a treat.
For all our special friends ~

A Christmas gift to eat!

Our intentions were top notch.
But our schedules would not budge.

Hence, here’s this years version of

Homemade Christmas Fudge!!

Now, please tell me when you were reading that above that you were not singing along. If you didn't sing, please go back and read it. That's half the fun!

Merry Christmas!

Georgia

Snowman Soup

My first Craft show of the season is NEXT SATURDAY in Monmouth at the VFW Hall from 8:30-3pm!!! OMGoodness I hope I get everything done in time. I do have a few items done, and I'd love to show you one today.

It's called Snowman Soup! I made these last year and really got hooked on putting candy canes in my cocoa. Talk about Mmmmmmmm!!! I've been a very good girl so far and I have not had any of my cocoa that I'm saving for the craft shows . . . . . . YET that is. . . give me a little bit of time. :o)

You can bet I'm going to be using my Big Shot on a lot of the projects, because it's awesome!!! Here I used my Top Note Bigz Die to top off the cello bag. The stamp set I used is Deer Friends, which is a level 2 hostess only stamp set. There is still time to earn this stamp set for FREE, so call or e-mail me today to schedule your workshop!

I also made a few in Pretty in Pink and Bashful Blue. This time I used the Merry & Bright Stamp set.

And . . . since I didn't have a blog last year to share items with you I couldn't resit taking a minute to show you my 2007 Snowman Soup.

Thanks for stopping by! Check back tomorrow for some homemade fudge!!!

- Georgia