Love & Sympathy card

 

I must admit - I've never used Soft Sky and Garden Green together. I like the way they feel on this Love & Sympathy card.

 

After using the Scallop Border Punch on the bottom of the card, I added a 1/2-inch strip of Soft Sky. At the top is a knot of 3/8" Whisper White taffeta.

 

I'm at a vintage open market all day today with my niece and her daughter. I love seeing what everybody brings. In fact, last week (our first at the market), I ended up buying more than I sold. I'm determined to turn that around today! I've included a few photos below. We have a lot of items in a 10' square space.

Rustic wire baskets in our market booth.

 

Silver plated creamer, sugar bowl, coffee pot, cup and tray.

 

Vintage folding chairs - in excellent shape!

Easy for a man: Remembering Christmas

 

I think this is the perfect manly Christmas card for those single guys we all know. This Remembering Christmas card is earmarked for my neighbor.

 

I cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Composition Specialty paper, rounding the corners before attaching it to a Chocolate Chip card front. Then I inked up the deer and stamped it on a Very Vanilla piece of card stock that was die-cut using one Apothecary Accent framelit. The sentiment is from the hostess set, Warmth & Wonder. This is card design 1 of 5 used for this morning's 10-card Christmas class. I've made so many Christmas cards already that I'm giving them away! lol

 

I've got a new hostess code for October - VEHSYQRR. Use it on any and every Online Order this month when you go through my Online Store at http://therubberroom.stampinup.net and you'll be entered into a drawing for the hostess goodies at my Nov. 1 drawing.

 

 

A simple decoration for any day - a wide-mouth jar of wooden spools and thread with a zinc lid. See more vintage decorations at http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. And have a great day!



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.

Yippee-Skippee! A jar of taffy from a friend

 

Yippee-Skippee! has some fun stamps in the set. You can find it on page 37 of the annual catalog. Here, the words top a jar filled with some yummy taffy.

 

My friend and downline, Barb, gave me this adorable 3d item just because. She's the sweetest! Barb is a whiz with the Little Leaves Sizzlit (page 188, $5.50) and the Pansy Punch (page 183, $15.95). And she's right - you can never have too much happy!

 

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 first letter of my SPOOKY Halloween banner. You're invited to come and make one at my studio on Saturday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for only $15. There's room for a few more people. If you'd like to make this banner, I need to know by Wednesday, Sept. 25, so I can order a kit for you. Just email me at ericandterry@comcast.net.

 

 

My fun vintage share today - a Planters Peanut tray. See more terrific antique and vintage items at http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods.



Tag It with new envelope punch board

 

My talented friend and downline, Barb, created this make and take for our American Ink gathering Saturday. It's a white embossed notecard with a sentiment from the Tag It set, whose sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. Also used here: Designer Label and Scallop Trim Border punches.

 

Making a coordinating envelope for your handmade card looks AMAZING! I need to do it more often. We used the envelope punch board, which is awesome because it has all of the measurements for the size envelope you want AND it has a ruler at the top marked in increments of 1/8 inch! I think that should be on our paper trimmer too. Anyway, the envelope punch board notches your designer paper with the circular punch so it folds easily (you also score it with a tool that's included with the board), and then you can round all of your corners by inserting your designer paper in the TOP of the punch. Cool!

 

Note: This board is set up for right-handed people. I had to turn the entire board vertically so I could score my lines easier.

 

 

 

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

 

 

While watching the Seattle Seahawks' football game with the 49ers last night, I made this wreath. It uses a yard of fall-colored fabric cut into 1-inch strips approximately 10-1/2" long. You can see more photos at http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. Have a wonderful day!

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!

Tea Party treat bag; today's special deadlines

 

Look how gorgeous this stamp from the Tea Party set (page 35 of the annual catalog) looks when inked with Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, and Soft Suede markers. My bestie, Kim, designed this Deco Label and Label framelit-cut tag, as well as the entire project for our American Ink stampin' retreat a couple of weeks ago.

 

Who wouldn't be thrilled to receive a little something in a package like this? A simple mini muslin bag was made to look FABULOUS by inking the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder (both insides) with Soft Suede ink and pressing the mini bag inside. Some demos did that, while others ran it through the Big Shot. Both ways worked well. The detail is amazing. The Mini Muslin Bags are $9.95 for 8, and they're 100 percent cotton. You may find them on page 36 of the Holiday Catalog (item 132180).

 

LAST DAY OF AUGUST STUFF:

 

 

Last day to get the My Paper Pumpkin kit half off ($10) for two months. Click here, use the PUMPKINDEAL promo code, and please enter Terry Blais as your demonstrator.

 

Last day to win at least $50 in FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

 

Last day for you to buy the Starter Kit and pick one of four project kits for free in addition to the fully customizable kit.

To place an order, or buy a Starter Kit, please visit http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net. I hope you enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!

 

Finally, please join me and my friends for a Halloween blog hop tomorrow.

I'll also be sharing a new hostess code - and another chance for YOU to win hostess freebies for simply placing an order with me through my Online Store. Thanks!

Calm Christmas quick card

 

This is the bird from the Calm Christmas stamp set (page 26 of the Holiday Catalog), stamped simply in Pool Party ink for one of the 10 designs used at my 20-card Christmas class last weekend.

 

I started with a Pool Party card base, added a Whisper White layer on top of that, stamped my images and added a strip of silver glimmer paper for some sparkle. Of course, I added a tiny pearl for the bird's eye, as well.

There's still time to win FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A - by August 31. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

You may also be entered into a drawing for a Pretty Print embossing folder (in the Holiday Catalog) Sept. 1 if the Tag It stamp set is on your order. Tag It sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

 

For my share today, I bought this Blizzard King fridge door at a country store that was closing its doors (and got a great deal on it!). A couple of years later, I found vintage magnets to go on it. I love it! See other vintage finds at http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. They bring back memories!

Cutting a perfect snowflake every time

 

Cut a perfect snowflake every time with the Festive Flurry Framelits in the Holiday Catalog (page 30). And if you bundle it with the Festive Flurry stamp set, you can save 15%! What's a snowflake without sparkle? I added a large rhinestone.

 

This was another of the 10 designs I used for my recent 20-card Christmas class. It uses a 1-1/2" x 5" strip of Winter Frost Specialty designer paper on a Whisper White layer that was adhered to a white card with dimensionals. The sentiment is from the Joy to the World stamp set (page 24 of Holiday Catalog), stamped in Island Indigo ink.

Win FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A - by August 31. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

You may also be entered into a drawing for a Pretty Print embossing folder (in the Holiday Catalog) Sept. 1 if the Tag It stamp set is on your order. Tag It sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

 

And, if you love Halloween, you'll want to stop by September 1 for the Fright Night Blog Hop. I've got a special 3d item just for the occasion.

 

Finally, here's my antique share of the day - an aluminum shoe stretcher patented in the early 1900s. It's available via Booth 6 - http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. Have a wonderful day!



A framelit and punch quick Christmas card

 

Having a framelit and punch means not having to cut anything out for this Christmas card, another of the 10 designs used at my 20-card Christmas class.

 

The Ornament Keepsakes stamp was diecut using the Holiday Ornaments framelit, while the Label Bracket Punch made quick work of the Chocolate Chip-colored Tags 4 You stamp. A little 2-way glue and Dazzling Diamonds glitter add some sparkle.

 

Win FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A - by August 31. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

You may also be entered into a drawing for a Pretty Print embossing folder (in the Holiday Catalog) Sept. 1 if the Tag It stamp set is on your order. Tag It sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

 

 

This was a find at a recent garage sale. It's a 1920s Victor adding machine. See more finds like this at http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods.

Snowflake Soiree and a win!

Snowflake Soiree has some beautiful snowflakes in the set. I CASE'd this Pistachio and Bermuda Bay Christmas card from my SU! friend, Deena Boos. It's a quick and lovely card - perfect for my 20-card class.

Win FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A - by August 31. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

You may also be entered into a drawing for a Pretty Print embossing folder (in the Holiday Catalog) Sept. 1 if the Tag It stamp set is on your order. Tag It sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

I'm thrilled to learn that I've WON a free subscription to Create with Connie & Mary Fall Collection simply by leaving comments on one of my favorite stamper's blog - Elizabeth Price at http://SeeingInkSpots.blogspot.com. The subscription is worth $24.95 - and you can subscribe to get the great ideas. Just go here. Thanks, Elizabeth!

Merry Little Christmas and a Season of Style

 

It's never too early to work on Christmas cards! This card features the Merry Little Christmas stamp set in the Holiday Catalog (page 27). It was one of the 10 designs at my 20-card Christmas class yesterday, which I have to say was really fun! Such a great group of ladies and good energy.



The Cherry Cobbler card features the Season of Style Designer Series Paper Stack (page 22 of HC). Merry Little Christmas coordinates with a card kit, also on page 27. The kit includes materials to make 8 cards with envelopes (Item 132158, $9.95).

Win FREE hostess benefits when you place an order thru my Online Store at http://TheRubberRoom.stampinup.net and use this hostess code - GGQ2GJ3A - by August 31. I'll draw a name on September 1 and announce the winner here.

You may also be entered into a drawing for a Pretty Print embossing folder (in the Holiday Catalog) Sept. 1 if the Tag It stamp set is on your order. Tag It sales benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.

 

Here's a 1930s Munising maple rolling pin - a true antique that has weathered the decades in great shape! Maple is also the kind of wood used for Stampin' Up!'s wood block stamp sets. I love the old red- and green-handled kitchen items. They're as good today as they were back then! If you'd like to see more vintage and antique items, please "Like" http://www.facebook.com/booth6goods. And have a great day!