Under the Stars

Hello Stampers,

I am so excited about today's post, because I am using one of the stamp sets I received for Christmas. I just love getting Stampin' Up! supplies in my stocking. How about you? I have been wanting the stamp set Under the Stars for a very long time. Britni, a member in my downline, set me a wonderful card months ago that I have been wanting to case, but could not because I didn't have the stamp set.

Well I finally got Under the Stars for Christmas (Thanks Dad!), and this was the first card I cased. Thanks for the inspiration Britni.

First I'll show you Britni's card:

Britni used Green Galore, Gable Green, Brilliant Blue and Whisper White Card stock. She stamped the bear in brown. I'm guessing Chocolate Chip to match the 5/8" Chocolate Chip Ribbon. As you can see in the photo she also used Hemp Twine and tied it with the Chocolate Chip Ribbon. Britni Used markers to color in her bear and finished by applying ink directly to the Whisper White Card Stock. (Britni - if I explained anything wrong please leave a comment to set the record straight. Thanks!)

Now here is my card:

For my card I also used Green Galore, Gable Green and Whisper White card stock. I got my color coach out and it told me to try Tempting Turquoise as a coordinating color. I thought changing the color was a nice way to make it more of my own. :o) I also left out the hemp twine. This was because I did not have enough hemp twine. (Note to self . . need to order more hemp . . twine that is!)

Instead of using my markers I drug out my Water Color Pencils and used my Aqua Painter to soften the color. I stamped my bear in my Basic Brown ink pad, so the ink would not run when I used my aqua painter.

The final change I made was I used my Distresser from the Cutters Kit to distress all of layers including the bottom edge of my card. I think you can see it best on the Whisper White layer, but that could also be because I also used my ink pad directly against my card stock to add some color.

What do you think? Card club members you will be making this card at January's meeting . . . Thursday club members. . . you'll be making it TONIGHT!!! See you at 6:30 p.m.

Happy Stamping!

Georgia

Gift Sack Scrapbook!!

Hello Stampers,

Last night I had a fun night stamping at my Upline's home. Kathy had an AWESOME project for me to make, and I'm so excited to share it with you today. It was a scrapbook made out of two gift sacks. You can bet I couldn't wait to show it to you. (Britni . . this will be your bonus project for having over $1K in sales. . . Good Job!!)

I'm thinking about offering this as a class. Please leave me a comment or send me an e-mail if you'd be interested in attending a class to make your own Gift Sack Scrapbook. When I have more time I'll figure up the cost and set a price. . then set a date. (Please note you are not signing up to attend this class by sending me an e-mail or leaving a comment. I just want to make sure there is enough interest before I proceed with planning a class. Thanks!)

As you can guess the Kiwi Kiss card stock is where you would place your photos above. I think black and white or sepia photos would look wonderful.

The Pink Pirouette card stock (on left) pulls out of the pocket. It's hard to tell it's a pocket from this photo, but if you look close you might just see the Rhinestone Brads that hold the top of the pocket in place.

You can easily slip a photo under the Satin Kiwi Kiss Ribbon. Also . . look close and you'll see a Rub On on the bottom right corner of the right page.

Of course I wanted to show you a photo looking down, so you can see that the gift sacks were binded using metal rings with ribbon tied to them.

I will have to play with this project a bit before I'm ready to offer it in my own class, but most of it will be the same. I'm thinking a little ribbon on the handles would be nice, and I may replace a few of the rub ons with stamping . . . You know what they say, "It's not a good day unless you get ink on your fingers." Right? :o)

I'm so looking forward to your comments and e-mails. If you have any suggestion or questions, please ask!

Have a GREAT day!

Georgia

Stampin’ Up! New Catalog BASH!
Defeat the Winter Blues!

Date: Saturday, January 31st
Times: Session I: Noon – 3pm
Session II: 3pm – 6pm
(Choose a session that works best for you. The same activies will be at each session.)

Location: Knox County Agri Center
180 S. Soangetaha Rd. Galesburg, IL 61401
(go to http://www.mapquest.com/ for directions or call Georgia 309/343-9356)

STAMPIN’ UP DISCOUNTS FOR EVERYONE!!!


Please bring your choice of adhesive and scissors.

** Make & Takes**

**A NEW CATALOG FOR EVERY PRE-REGISTERED GUEST**
(Please note, club member will not be receiving a duplicate catalog at the bash.)

** Demonstrations using new tools**

** Retired Stamp Store**

** Lots of samples from our new Spring/Summer Catalog**

**Door prizes**

Cost: Pre-registered Guests: $15
At the door: $20 (limited number available)

Pre-registration Deadline: Friday, January 16th

For Additional Info and/or to register for the Bash email: georgia@mustainlindstrom.com or phone: (309) 343-9356

**Retired Accessory List**

Hello Stampers!

The retired accessory list has been released!!!

Items on this retired accessories list will be available at regular price while supplies last or through January 18, whichever comes first.

Products are marked as available or unavailable. If an item is unavailable, our supply is exhausted and the item can no longer be ordered. This list will be updated every day through January 18. Please note that I am not going to post this list every day. If you'd like a copy of the most current list, please e-mail me at georgia@mustainlindstrom.com and I'll send it right over. Keep in mind that the status of any retiring product may change quickly based on demand.

With most catalogs, some accessories are completely retired while others are redesigned or reconfigured for the new catalog. Sometimes popular items are "retired" in their current packaging or style to come back with improved packaging or added product features. This year, no accessories are being reconfigured.

If you want the products as shown in the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog, now is the time to purchase them.

Item # Product Description
111377 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12 Not Available
104188 ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384 ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516 ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381 ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
103977 BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981 BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446 BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445 BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174 DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963 ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104 ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298 ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695 ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115 ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372 METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925 ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190 ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180 ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086 ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923 PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942 PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
104943 PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273 PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389 PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391 PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE Not Available
104830 RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828 RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831 RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037 RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282 RUB ON ANCHORED
111806 RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805 RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417 RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283 RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
112043 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT
112016 SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY Not Available
109868 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647 STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813 WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II
107212 MATEYS MAP
106749 BRIGHT BULBS
109672 BRONCO
104100 MAKING TRACKS
108978 SANDY SHELLS
110332 SNOW
101233 SNOWFLAKE
109694 SWEET STARS
111249 TAKE A NUMBER

*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout.

If you're not sure what an item is enter the item code in my Stampin' Up Store by clicking HERE! If you do click there, please make sure you choose me as your demonstrator before you check out.

Happy Shopping!

- Georgia

Target Mail Boxes

Hello Stampers!

Last week I got some little mail boxes from the $1 spot in Target. I was very excited when I found them this year, because they are offering more colors than last year. While I have not had time to play with my new mail boxes I still wanted to show you what I did last year.

I used Stampin' Up!'s Rub Ons to decorate the mail boxes.

As you can see the White and Chocolate Chip both looked great!

Another fun way to decorate would be to wrap designer paper around the mail box. I think it really dresses them up.

How would you decorate a mail box?

I can't wait to hear your suggestions!

- Georgia -

**Inventory Blowout SALE**

Inventory Blowout
Dates: January 5-18, 2009

Get retired, retiring, and current products up to 50 percent off regular price!

Check out my Official Stampin' Up! Website: http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/ for all of the details and to order. To find the inventory blowout items on my website click Shop NOW and then click under Specials and then Inventory Blowout.

If you have any questions, please ask! Otherwise, happy shopping!

Georgia

Inspired by Nature

Hello Stampers. . .

Before I get started I need to wish my husband a Very Happy Birthday. . . just incase he checks out my blog this morning! Happy 29th Birthday Rocky!!!

OK. . now onto stamping.

Today's card is the final card the ladies got to make on Saturday. We broke out the Big Shot and the Inspired by Nature stamp set.

Colors used are Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery and Whisper White. To finish the card we used a Pewter Jumbo Eyelet and the Crop-a-Dile to set it in place. As I mention above we used the Big Shot and the Top Note Die is the die we used on the Whisper White Card Stock.

Thanks for Stopping by today!

Georgia

Enjoy Every Moment

Hello Stampers and Happy Sunday!

I was looking through some card swaps I received at convention and found one that I knew I wanted to use. At convention I was in a special Track 6 swap with other SCS members. The card shown below was made by Traci Gentry, which I received in this swap.

I knew I wanted to use this card in my next make and take class, but I also knew I wanted to change it just a bit. I used the same colors Traci used, which are: Old Olive, Taken with Teal, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White.

I stepped it up a bit by using a Pewter Build-a-Brad and using the distresser from the cutter kit around the Whisper White and Taken with Teal Card Stock. Taken with Teal is a color I don't use very often, so I'm very happy when I have a chance to play with it. Here is the card the ladies made yesterday. What do you think?

I also tied my ribbon a bit differently. I tied it in a knot and then attached it with a Mini Glue Dot and cut my ends pretty.

It was a very quick and easy card to make. Oh. . . I should also mention I used the stamp set Enjoy Every Moment (113622 $31.95).

Thanks for stopping by today . . . See you Monday!

Georgia

*L*O*V*E* Big Shot Banner

Hello Stampers!

As promised today I am sharing the Fabric Pennant Big Shot Banner I made on New Years Day. Rocky and I were blessed and had some friends come over on New Years Eve to play cards! And even luckier when Justin and Britni decided they didn't want to drive back to Seaton so they stayed the night. After breakfast Britni (who is also a member of my downline) (Hi Britni!) and I decided to go to JoAnns and get fabric to make a pennant banner.

Since Valentine's day isn't to far off we decided to make a love banner. Besides Valentine's Day you can use a love banner for lots of other occasions. I'm thinking, Wedding Showers, Baby Showers, Anniversary Parties, birthdays or any reason where you might feel love.

Britni and I found some really cute material to make our banners from. We even made our banners just a bit different.

First here is a photo of my completed LOVE Banner. I'm not sure where I'm going to hang it yet, so the photo was just taken on a table. What do you think of my banner?

This next photo below is a close up picture of Britni's banner. Britni found this really cute and fun dark pink fabric to layer as the second scallop under the L.

I want to mention a quick tip before I go any further! When cutting letters using your Serif Essentials Sizzix Dies make sure you lay your material face down!!! Meaning the side you want to show in your finished project is against the die. Otherwise it might take you 3 times before you get your L to look like a L and not a backwards L! Right Britni . . . :o)

OK . . now this next picture (shown below) is how my banner looks. I decided to use a solid red fabric as the second layer under the L. Oh. . . quick story about me. . . when making a LOVE banner you don't need any J letters. That was the first letter I cut out for myself, because when Britni and I were making our banners we had my JOY banner out as an example. :o)

Besides the second scallop layer under our L both banners looked the pretty much the same. These banners were so quick and fun to make that I'm ready to do it again!

If you would like to make your own LOVE banner here is what supplies you'll need: Big Shot Die-Cut Machine; Pennant Bigz XL Die; Serif Essentials Dies; Scallop Circle Die; Scallop Circle #2 Die; Extended and Standard Cutting Pads and Non - SU fabric and Quick Dry "Tacky" Glue.

With the New Year I've decided to offer the Big Shot Club again! Would you like to learn more about the Big Shot? If so, please ask! Basically my Big Shot Club is a layaway plan for purchasing the Big Shot Starter Kit. I know $195.95 is a big hit for any stampers budget, so with my Big Shot club you get to make 4 monthly payments and then after the 4th payment is made you'll receive the Big Shot Special Edition Starter Kit, a level 1 hostess set and a pack of assorted card stock to get you started. All for 4 monthly payments of $55.95, which includes shipping and tax.

Each month you'll also have the option to come to my house and make a special project using my big shot. If you are in one of my card clubs, which already meet at my house, you'll make your special project that same night. If you're not in my club you will be able to choose from the 2nd Tuesday or 2nd Thursday or 3rd Wednesday of the month to come and make your Big Shot project.

If you are interested in learning more, or joining the club please ask!!! Since we don't have to wait for others to sign up to join this club the club will start when you're ready. Payments for the club are due the 20th of each month.

Thanks for stopping by today and I'll be back for more fun tomorrow!

Georgia

Happy Heart Day

Good Morning Stampers!

Yesterday I showed you a card that I cased, so today I wanted to show you a card that was a Georgia Original! This is also a card that the ladies who are attending my make and take class tomorrow will be stamping.

**QUICK NOTE**

If you have registered for tomorrows class, please bring your scissors and choice of adhesive. Thanks!

OK . . . now back to stamping! As I said this is a card that I came up with myself. That is always a good feeling. :o) I used the stamp set Happy Heart Day (111089 $20.95).

Colors used are Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss and Whisper White. I used my aqua painter and ink pads to color in the images, which I stamped in Basic Black. The Small and Large Tag Punches worked perfect to punch out and layer the Happy Valentine's Day tag. I used the Scallop Edge punch along the bottom of the card and layered a piece of Whisper White card stock to make the scallop edge pop out. Otherwise, I think it would have gotten lost in the Riding Hood Red.

Finally, I used the paper piercer from my crafters tool kit to punch a hole for the gold brad and the ribbon is the Riding Hood Red Stripped Ribbon . . . of course!

Well I think that pretty well covers this card. Thank you for looking and if you have any questions, please ask!

Happy Stamping!

Georgia

p.s. Make sure to check out my blog tomorrow for a new Fabric Pennant Banner I made on New Years Day using my Big Shot!

Close as a Memory

Hello Stampers and HAPPY 2009!!!

When I saw StephStamps1982 card made from Close as a Memory I knew I had to show you, so I totally CASE it! What does CASE mean? Copy And Share Everything!

I get a lot of my inspiration from the SU website and other demonstrators. My #2 website to visit is http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ (SCS). Can you guess what my #1 website is? Well it's the demo only side of the Stampin' Up! website. Between these two website I never have to 100% come up with an idea on my own if I don't want to. I enjoy spending time looking at what other stampers have created and I totally enjoy casing thier ideas.

Most of the time I change the project just a bit. Usually because I don't have a stamp set they used. Other times I take two or three cards and case a little on each one to make one new card.

As I mention before I cased this card from StephStamps1982 on SCS. And this is a card that the ladies who attend my Saturday make and take class at the well are going to make. Haven't registered for the class yet? Call me (221-9288) to see if there is still room!

Colors used are: Bravo Burgundy, Always Artichoke, So Safron and Very Vanilla. Stamp sets used are: Close as a Memory and Canvas, please note Canvas is retiring, so if it's on your list you'll need to order by January 18th!

I used my markers to color directly onto the stamp set prior to stamping on the card stock. When you do this technique make sure to huff on the stamp after you color and before you stamp. To get the so saffron color in the middle of the flowers I colored onto the card stock after stamping the image.

Here is a close up so you can see the canvas stamp. I used the So Saffron ink and card stock. To help protect my ink pad I used my brayer to transfer the ink from the pad to the stamp.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Georgia

2009 Calendar

Happy New Years!!!

2009 is almost here . . . are you ready? Now that I have my new stamping station sat up I had some time to alter my 2009 calendar. I used some designer paper from the I Wish scrapbook kit and a couple of the stickers from the same scrapbook kit to alter the calendar I got from WalMart.


The stamp, Happiness is Stampin' Up!, is retired. Sorry!

You can also see I used my round tab punch to mark each month in my calendar. I decided to use Old Olive card stock to match the designer paper.

Do you have your 2009 calendar yet? If so, I have some dates for you to mark.

The first date is a recurring date. The 1st Saturday of EVERY month except July & September at 10AM I hold a Make and Take class in Monmouth, IL at The Well. Cost is usually $20 and we do all sorts of fun stuff. This month we're stamping 8 cards and making a 4 pack of tile coasters. Today is the deadline to register, so call or e-mail me if you'd like to join.

The next date is Friday, January 23rd. It's my hostess appreciation Night. If you were a hostess in 2008 you will be receiving an invitation in the mail. ;o)

Then we have Saturday, January 31st. It's the NEW CATALOG BASH!!! We have 2 sessions this year. First session is Noon-3pm and second session runs from 3pm-6pm. Cost is $15. Please RSVP soon, as space is limited!

Other dates I'd like to share with you have to deal with a few promotions!

Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit

TODAY(12/31) - is the final day to order the Kit (114447 $49.95) CLICK HERE for more details.

Retired ACCESSORY List is posted on January 5th at NOON. Visit my SU website (http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/) on January 5th to view it, and/or check back on my blog and I'll post it when I get back from my lunch break. (Please note that these accessories have limited quantity and most will sell out FAST!!! Remember for super fast service shop online at my SU website listed above.)

Retired STAMPS - Stamp sets on the retired list can be purchased ONLY until 1/18. CLICK HERE to view the list

NEW CATALOG - The new catalog is release on January 19TH!!!

Love You Much Promotion

Now until 1/31 (115405 $41.48) CLICK HERE for more details.

Sale-a-Bration!!! February 1st - March 31st!

This is the best time to be a customer, a hostess and JOIN the SU family as a demonstrator, because with all of these you can earn FREE STAMPS!!! Keep reading to see what I am talking about.

Customers: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 purchase.

Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product with a $300 or more workshop, in addition to the normal hostess benefits.

Recruits: Choose any retail stamp set (a value up to $47.95) from the current catalog when signing up during the promotion.

Now is the time to schedule your workshop, as I limited dates open! Call or e-mail me today to book your party!

BTW I just want to add if you have every thought about becoming a demonstrator February is the month to say YES! And I have it all figured out for you! You could have a workshop the 1st part of February and received customer and hostess benefits. Then JOIN SU and you will receive your starter kit and the FREE stamp set up to a $47.95 value along with the other items in the starter kit. Then the 1st part of March you could hold an Open House to start your business and receive hostess benefits again!! Also an open house is also a wonderful way to get your friends and family members to book workshops to jump start your business! Call me TODAY if you'd like to learn more!

WOW . . . today's post was long, and I want to THANK YOU if you took time to read the whole thing! Thanks for stopping by today and have a SAFE and Happy New Years!!!

- Georgia

A Peak into my Stamp Room!

Hello Stampers!

I am very excited today to show you my stamping space. As you may know I've been working on cleaning it all weekend. Yesterday I received a call from my sitter and Blake had a temp and had to come home. While he was napping I finished cleaning off my desk and putting most of my stamping stuff away.

While I'm sure you're not surprise to hear I have a small pile of stuff in one (OK two) corners of the stamp room the majority of my room is CLEAN!!! I can't wait to start stamping with some of the new sets I received for Christmas!

Now I'm sure you'd like a little peak into my stamp room . . right? If you said yes, which I hope you did, please keep scrolling down for a few photos!

This is my new computer/stamping desk! It is actually an extra cubicle that was just setting empty at my "real job", so I asked if they wanted to part with it. I'm sure you can tell what their answer was.

Of course I had to put a few decorations on the wall. Above you can see my Big Shot Stamp Banner I made as well as my Big Shot. You can also see I have my SU banner also hanging on the wall.

In one of the cabinet drawers I have my current SU stamps. Notice the hearts on some of the boxes. I mark the SU sets I earn for FREE! Anyone can earn sets for free. All you have to do is join the SU family and then you can earn free sets and accessories through different events SU and I hold throughout the year!

I have most of my extra supplies in this nice cabinet I got from Target a few years ago.

And I use a over the door shoe rack, I got from WalMart to store my punches.

Oh. . . I almost forgot my card stock is stored in hanging folders in one of the drawers under the desk. This way it is close at hand.

Thanks for taking some time today to peek into my stamp room. I'd love to see some pictures of your stamping area.

Happy Stamping!

Georgia

Doodle This

Hello Stampers and Happy Monday!

I hope you are had a wonderful weekend and I'm sure most of you have been busy finding a home for all of the Christmas gifts you received from your family and friends. At least that is what has been happening at my house.

Besides that I have been very busy organizing my stamp room. (Britni make sure you tell Justin!) I was lucky enough to bring home an extra cubicle I had at work. When I get my stamp room organized I'll be sure to post a few photos.

Now that I have a cubicle in my office at home I have an extra computer desk I'm getting rid of. . . if you need a desk, please send me an e-mail to georgia@mustainlindstrom.com.

So as you might guess I've had zero time for stamping this weekend. Rocky and his friend Tony moved the cubicle home on Saturday and I've been busy ever since then trying to clean and get organized.

For the sample today I dived into the archives on my computer and found a wonderful sample a fellow stamper (Julia J.) had at the August 2007 StampAttic's meeting, and I just knew I needed to share it with you.

Julia used the stamp set Doodle This (108391 $31.95) and the greeting comes from the stamp set Warm Words (107123 $20.95). Please note the stamp set Warm Words is on the dormant list, which can be viewed on the right side of this page.

You can't tell from this photo, but Julia used a Pop Up Glue Dot covered in Micro Beads for the center of the flower. This is a very simple technique that is sure to get a WOW when you see it. If you'd like to see this technique in person, just give me a call! I'd love to demo it for you.

Thanks for stopping by on your blog journeys today and I hope you have a wonderful Monday!

- Georgia

Make and Take Fun

Hello Stampers!

It's time to register for my next make and take class. This class will be held on Saturday, January 3rd at The Well in Monmouth, IL starting at 10 am. Cost is $20 and you'll be stamping 8 cards and stamping a 4 pack of tile coasters.

Please register by 12/31, so I have time to cut all of the supplies and buy the tiles for our coasters.

Below you will see a few samples of coasters. If you have a stamp set that you'd like to use please bring it with you, just incase I don't have it. Also if you've seen me use a stamp set you'd like to have on your coasters, please ask and I'll bring it with me!

New Years Sample

Hello Stampers!

Today's sample is a New Year's Card. It was so fun and easy to make. I just love the build-a-brads. Below I used them to spot light the wine glasses from the Occasions Collection Level 2 Hostess Only Stamp set.

I don't have much time today, so if you have any questions, please ask!

Happy Holidays!

Georgia

Pocket Silhouettes

Hello Stampers!

It's the day after Christmas, and I hope you had a wonderful holiday! Since I've been so busy with the Holiday I haven't had much time to stamp for myself. Today's sample was taken from the Stamper's Showcase on the Demo Side of the SU website. I love to be a demo and have a huge library of samples at my fingertips to share with you. All of the supplies are listed below the picture.

Thanks for Stopping!
Georgia

Stamps:
Pocket Silhouettes Stamp Set

Papers:

Card Stock Baja Breeze

Card Stock Kiwi Kiss

Card Stock Whisper White

Card Stock Close To Cocoa

Inks:

Classic Stampin Pad Basic Brown

Classic Stampin Pad Kiwi Kiss

Versamark Pad

Accessories:
Stampin Emboss Powder Clear
Snail Adhesive Permanent
Brads Gold

Comments:
Used brown marker on brads

Created by:
Debbie Vancleemput

Punch Fun

Hello Stampers,

Merry Christmas. Today's post will be short so you can spend more time with your family!

Sometimes it's hard to think outside the box, so today's post will hopefully help you do just that. It relates to SU's punches and some of the fun things you can create with them!

I snapped this photo back in 2007 while in Bloomington helping Kathy V. and Kathy T. at the Stamp Fair. All of these cute animals were made by using punches and just playing around a bit.

Thanks for taking time to stop by today and Happy Holidays!!!

Georgia

Love You Much Bundle - Update!!!

The response has been so fantastic that the Candy Lane Designer Paper is on backorder....what that means is temporarily you can not order the bundle online. Sorry!! If you would like to order the Love you Much Bundle, I can order it for you. Just send me an email.

New Years

Hello Stampers,

Rocky and I have decided to have a small get together with some of the people we work to break in the New Year. Last year we were in bed by 10:30pm. Of course, I needed to stamp some invitations for our little party.

I thought Kiwi Kiss and Pacific Point would be fun colors to put together since they are both in colors. I also used a bit of Whisper White to make it pop.

Stamp sets used are Celebrate Everything, Holidays & Wishes, Eastern Blooms and Occasions Collection. AND. . . of course I had to break out my Big Shot and Top Note Die. I also used my heat tool and embossed the Celebrate New Year and wine glasses on the front of the card. Below is a close up so you can see the little wine glasses from the Occasions Collection Stamp Set.

The last thing I did was put two silver brads in the top left corner and stamped envelopes to match. What do you think?

Thanks for stopping by on this Christmas Eve, and I hope you have a Wonderful Holiday Season!

Georgia