American Ink swaps and 3d Halloween share

 

I love getting together with members of my American Ink downline to stamp, swap card ideas, share stamping tips and tricks, eat and chat. It's always a good day when we're together! It's already been almost 2 weeks since our last demo meeting, so I'm a bit late with these swaps, but I wanted to share.

 

Above, Frankie CASE'd a punch art bird card (who doesn't love punch art?) with 1-3/8" and 1-1/4" and 1" circle punches, and the Bird Builder punch.

 

Ginette's Melon Mambo card used the Fancy Fan embossing folder, butterflies and rhinestones.

 

Mary Ann used the Label Thinlit to create an adorable Halloween card inside and out in Pumpkin Pie and Basic Black.

 

The ghosts are simply upside down owls from the Owl Builder Punch!

 

Now for my share today, I have this eerily cool Halloween spool doll my friend Kim made me. The wooden spool has black ribbon on it, with a little African pod that looks like a tiny pumpkin. How cute is that? Kim went all out on the distressed tulle (with a heat gun) and black glitter on the detailed wings behind the torso. The front and back are stamped! One more homemade Halloween decoration to add to my collection. I love it!

Halloween Happiness and a creepy spice doll

 

It's a great day to get together with my fellow Stampin' Up! demos to stamp, swap cards, eat, chat and more!

 

This is my swap (a card to trade with other demos who've also made a number of the same design). It uses the single stamp Halloween Happiness from the Holiday Catalog. I started with a Basic Gray card and layered a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Witches' Brew designer paper on top. I first stamped the pumpkins in Jet Black StazOn on Very Vanilla card stock, then diecut the image using a Deco Label framelit. I stamped the image a second time in Pumpkin Pie and cut out the word "halloween" and just the one pumpkin (adhered with dimensionals). The final touch - a bow of Summer Starfruit ribbon.

 

My family carved its own pumpkins last weekend. There's quite the variety. My youngest niece (age 7) drew and carved the far right pumpkin. And her mom made the small white pumpkin look like swiss cheese! I even roasted some pumpkin seeds and added some red pepper flakes for a little kick. They were delicious!

 

My crafty friend, Kim, created this spice doll, as I'm calling her, using vintage items with a SU! paper cone hat.

 

I love hand-crafted Halloween items. I've been focusing more on those this year - such as the sampler and Spooky banner I've made already. Isn't this spice doll fabulous? I love it! I keep moving it around the house. Right now, it's on the kitchen windowsill. Thanks so much, Kim! You're one talented lady!!!

 

Don't forget - you may order any Stampin' Up! item thru my Online Store at  http://therubberroom.stampinup.net. Use my new hostess code for October - VEHSYQRR - and you'll be entered into a drawing for the hostess goodies at my Nov. 1 drawing. Thanks!



Tag It Christmas card; last 2 letters of Spooky banner

 

Santa looks like he wants to give you a hug, doesn't he? I love the cute little guy in the Tag It stamp set. I used Cherry Cobbler and Baked Brown Sugar markers to ink up the stamp. This is design 9 from my last 20-card class.

 

For this Baked Brown Sugar card, I used 3" x 4" pieces of Season of Style designer paper with a scallop ribbon border-punched solid piece of card stock. One punch from the Designer Label cut in half makes the layer behind Santa, then a couple of rhinestones were added for bling.

Turn the designer paper over and you get this fun design. Stampers had an option to do two of one color or one of each, 'cause that's the way I roll.

Funny I still have one more card design to post tomorrow, because I spent a couple of hours today prepping for a 10-card Christmas class tomorrow morning! It's been a busy month.

Today's the last day to order online to be entered into tomorrow's drawing for the hostess goodies! You may order any Stampin' Up! products thru my Online Store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net. The hostess code is AKS76R6P.

 

Here are the last two letters of my SPOOKY banner! I'm excited for my banner class this Saturday at 11 a.m. Class is FULL! Have a wonderful day.

New Halloween set available; envelope punch board supply low

Go ahead and say, "Bite me!" all you want! The newest photopolymer stamp set gives you permission. With creepy splotches, spiders, and webs, the 10-piece Bite Me set will help you go all out on Halloween projects or party favors.

Bite Me Photopolymer Stamp Set (Item 134622, $13.95)

Supply of Envelope Punch Boards Running Low

There's been an overwhelmingly positive response to the new Envelope Punch Board. Stampin' Up! has already taken steps to restock inventory, but the new supply will not arrive in the Distribution Center until mid-October, so the Envelope Punch Boards will be placed on backorder in the next few days. 
       

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To order any Stampin' Up! products, please visit my Online Store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net. Use the hostess code this month - AKS76R6P - and you'll be entered into my October 1 drawing to win FREE hostess benefits. Thanks!

Are you on Santa's List? How about my Spooky list?

 

"Hope you're nice." I laughed the first time I read this sentiment on one of the stamps in the Santa's List set, available in the Holiday Catalog (item 131811 clear $12.95; 131808 wood $15.95). This was one of the 10 designs at my 20-card Christmas class. I stamped those words on my envelopes. I'd love to see my friends' faces when they read that first! lol

 

 

Bonjour mes amis! I'm thrilled to find so many of you from France are visiting my blog. Merci! For this card, I started with a Crumb Cake base and added a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Very Vanilla on top, with Santa stamped in Real Red ink. For the banners, I used two different designer paper packs - Venetian Romance (blue), and Epic Day This and That (green). I CASE'd this card from Mindy Backes.

 

To order Stampin' Up! products, please visit my Online Store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net. Use the hostess code this month - AKS76R6P - and you'll be entered into my October 1 drawing to win FREE hostess benefits.

 

 

Each day I've been sharing a letter from my SPOOKY banner. This is the second "O" and features a glittery spider and web. I've got room for one more person at my $15 Halloween banner class on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. Email me at ericandterry@comcast.net if you're the one! Thanks.

Color Me Christmas thinlit card; Spooky banner class

 

There's nothing like sparkle and shine on a Christmas tree! I added punched circles of silver glimmer paper to this Color Me Christmas tree. This was one of my 10 card designs for a 20-card class Saturday.

 

Here's the finished card. I used Pool Party Core'dinations card stock and first used my magnetic platform (item 130658, $39.95) with the Circle Thinlit (item 133480, $32.95 - love it!), then used my regular platform with the Stylish Stripes folder (item 132174, $7.95), and sanded it. I stamped the Tags 4 You saying in Pool Party ink and punched it with the Label Bracket Punch (item 132153, $15.95). Most of these products may be found in the Holiday Catalog.

 

 

Thinlits flyer (click here)

 

To order Stampin' Up! products, please visit my Online Store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net. Use the hostess code this month - AKS76R6P - and you'll be entered into my October 1 drawing to win FREE hostess benefits.



There's room for 1 more at my Halloween Banner class on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11-2 p.m. The cost is $15. The catch - I need to know by this Wednesday, Sept. 26, if you will attend because I need to get your banner kit ordered. Please email me at ericandterry@comcast.net. Thanks! You can pay me the day of the class.

 

I love old scales! Here's a vintage IDL Deluxe Thrifty Postal Scale I found with its original box. And guess what? It's Made in the USA. Cool! To see more items like this, please visit http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. Thanks!

Lovely as a Tree Christmas card; Halloween banner class

 

Give old stamps new life with fresh colors and designer papers. I did for my 20-card class Saturday. One of the 10 card designs featured this Lovely as a Tree stamp in Island Indigo and Smoky Slate.

 

Winter Frost Specialty Designer Paper is beautiful! I used a 2" x 5-1/2" strip behind the tree (die-cut with an Apothecary framelit) on the Smoky Slate card front, then added a strip of Smoky Slate for the sentiment, which is from the Warmth & Wonder hostess set. Sparkle and shine is courtesy of the silver 1/8" ribbon (item 132137, $4.95).

 

To order any Stampin' Up! item, please visit my Online Store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net. Use the hostess code this month - AKS76R6P - and you'll be entered into my October 1 drawing to win FREE hostess benefits.

 

Here's the letter P from my SPOOKY Halloween banner. I've got 2 more spots available in my Halloween Banner class on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $15. Here's the catch - I need to know by this Wednesday, Sept. 26, if you will attend because I need to get your banner kit ordered. Just email me at ericandterry@comcast.net. Thanks! You can pay me the day of the class.

 

 

These are just a few of the metal candle holders I've picked up lately. I love the different finger holds and materials used for each one. To see more, "Like" the http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods page on Facebook! Ta ta for now.

Halloween Bash, Toil and Trouble for swap

 

Merjaba and Karşılama to my friends in Turkey! I'm happy you are here. How cute is that tiny spider on the word Halloween? Love it!
 

Before I forget, I have a 20-card class - all Christmas cards - this Saturday, Sept. 21, from 11-2 p.m. The cost is $20, which includes envelopes and light refreshments. I need to know by Sept. 18 (Weds.) if you and a friend plan on attending. Just email me at ericandterry@comcast.net. Thanks!

 

 

I chose to use the raven from Toil & Trouble and two stamps from the Halloween Bash set for this Halloween swap. I started with a Basic Black card and added a 5-1/4" x 4" piece of Witches' Brew designer paper. I cut a few 1" strips for the flags - making sure each card had a spider on the far right flag. Of course I used a few punches (Designer Label, Oval Scallop, and 1-3/4" Circle) to make this card too.

 

You may order all of these products, along with Clearance Rack items, via my Online Store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net. Please use this hostess code to be entered into a drawing for FREE hostess goodies - AKS76R6P. 

 

 

My sister, CB, gave me this colorful vintage tin - Jack and Jill Paint Box - that was made in England. It's one of the items I'm making available through Booth 6. You may see items like this and so much more when you "Like" the Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. Enjoy the day!

Halloween blog hop; August freebies winner!

 

Though the temps are still in the 70s, the hours of daylight are shorter and it feels like the end of summer. One neighbor asked me over to pick blueberries in her yard today. A second brought over some zucchinis, so I baked several loaves of zucchini bread - some with walnuts and some with chocolate chips - as well as 24 muffins. My hubby delivered two loaves to my neighbor, who also shared some beautiful tomatoes with us. We could have our own little farmers' market here in my neighborhood. That would be sweet!

 

 

 

Welcome to the Fright Night Blog Hop. My downline, Sherry, had the great idea for the hop. You might've come from Pearl's blog. But if this is your first stop, no worries. You can start anywhere and not miss a thing!

 

For my project, I'm sharing a Halloween sampler - a home decor item - that may be as sweet or creepy as you wish.

 

 

Here's a better look at the sampler. Everything is Stampin' Up! product except for the shadow box frame, which I bought at a craft store for $5. Instead of buying a new frame for each holiday, I can simply take out the straight pins holding the Modern Medley designer paper and everything adhered to it to the velvet backing and pin a new sampler! I love that. I used the Halloween Bash and Halloween Hello stamp sets in the Holiday Catalog (page 21), along with ultrafine black glitter (page 20).

  

Congratulations to Judy Q. in New York for winning my August Mystery Hostess freebies!

 

Judy actually placed two online orders via my Online Store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net, so that could explain why her name was drawn by my daughter. Many thanks to the rest of you who participated. Here's the hostess code to use for your Online Orders with me in September: AKS76R6P. All you have to do to be eligible for the free hostess benefits is place an online order. It's that simple!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you'll continue on our Fright Night Blog Hop.

 

Here's the list of bloggers participating:

1. Stampin’ Grandma (Sherry)
2. The Flying Stamper (Deb)
3. Olivia Loves to Stamp (Olivia)
4. Scrappy Stamps and Ink (Nichole)
5. Stamping with Pearl (Pearl)
6. Goin’ over the Edge (Terry) - You are here!
7. Scrapper Frog’s (Cindy)
8. Crafty Tam (Tammy)

We have a WINNER of blog hop $50 SU! gift certificate!!!

 

Happy Halloween!

 

First, I have to share this fun photo I got off of Pinterest. Of course the cat isn't real, but what a great photo opp!

 

 

We enjoyed some fun family bonding last night after dinner. Three of us were ready to start carving into our pumpkins, and my son wanted to do his homework. His dad and I talked him into postponing homework (he's an excellent student and I'd made an early dinner) - seriously? lol Our pumpkins are in the photo at the top of this post. My hubby, ever the artist, really worked knives and peelers and a zester to achieve his carving on the left. My carving is on the far right. Here's a photo of what I was shooting for:

 

 

I think it's cute, simple and pretty traditional. I kept my carving quick because I got the slimy job on picking pumpkin seeds out of the pumpkin innards to clean and roast them for a snack! I'll be doing that tonight. I did make my first apple pie of the fall yesterday. I had a 30-pound box of apples delivered to me a couple of days ago by a Lions Club member. I purchased the apples to support a summer camp for kids with diabetes. Yum!

 





 

Now for the WINNER of The Great Pumpkin Blog Hop and a $50 Stampin' Up! gift certificate...

 

 

Shannon Angel!

 

It was incredible to see how many entries into the drawing there were. Some of you had 13-15 entries each! (Shannon was one of those.) Amazing!!! Thanks to all of you who participated in my 13-week blog hop. I had a blast, and feel as though I've eeked every ounce of fun from Halloween 2012 as I could!

Check out my Halloween Fun class cards and treats

I can't believe Halloween is tomorrow! I am picking up some pumpkins to carve today (it's never too late), and will roast the pumpkin seeds. I've also got prepping and freezing apple pies on my list. I bought 30 pounds to support a camp for kids with diabetes and the big box arrived yesterday. Of course, Big Storm Sandy is still all over the news. I hope you're safe and warm and doing okay if you're in any of the states affected by Sandy.

 

I adore this little favor, made with the Two Tags die for the Big Shot. and Googly Ghouls. I CASE'd this from SU! demo Michelle Last. This one is holding a clear stamping block, but it's perfect for any kind of little boxed candy. We used Junior Mints at my class.

 

 

This card is all about the Howlstooth & Scaringbone dsp, Wicked Cool stamps and Jack of all Trades witch's hat. I used the 2" circle punch for the cauldron. Of course my gals had to make the cute bat that covers microwave popcorn, and the last card with Frankie, the witch and mummy was CASE'd.

 

Today is the last day of 13 weeks for The Great Pumpkin Blog Hop. Check back tomorrow to see the winner of the $50 Stampin' Up! gift certificate! And thanks for playing along!



Catching up with American Ink swaps and other cards

I'm playing catch-up with projects on my blog. Today, I've got some swaps and make and takes from our last American Ink gathering. I'll be adding Halloween and Christmas projects in another couple of days. These are not all of the swaps and make & takes... but most of them! Our next American Ink gathering is Saturday, November 10, at my studio.

 

Brandy's swap

Mary Ann make and take

 

Mary Ann's swap

Puddin's make and take


 

Tori's swap

 

Val's swap

 

Don't forget that tomorrow, Monday, October 29, Stampin' Up! stamps will be 15% off!!! This includes single stamps, sets, cookie press stamps, personalized stamps and background stamps. You can place your order via http://therubberroom.stampinup.net as of Midnight tonight, or email/text me with your order and we'll work out the details.

Lucky 13th week of pumpkin blog hop & $50 gift certificate

 

This is it! The 13th and final week culminating in Halloween on October 31. When you add your project (card, scrapbook page or 3d item) you'll automatically be entered into a drawing on Oct. 31 for a $50 Stampin' Up! gift certificate from me. If you don't already have my badge (shown below) on your blog, add it this week because that gets you an additional ticket in the drawing.

 

 

 

I chose the single stamp Frightening Feline for this week's card. I stamped the cat in Basic Gray ink, then used the color spritzer to add specks of Tangerine Tango. I love the glimmer brad in the middle of the natural wood button - I just inserted the legs of the brad into two of the button's four holes to hold it tight. The button and banner - which uses a sentiment from Delightful Dozen - are adhered with dimensionals.

 

 

I used this sketch from Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #89. That challenge started Tuesday (if it wasn't obvious by the name of the blog!). *smile*

 

Just add your Halloween creation to the blog hop, along with the code near the bottom of each post. When you add the code to your blog while you are in the edit HTML mode, your readers can play along, leave comments, and view the samples right from YOUR blog!