Gone 2 Stamp and Scrap with Lisa

One Sheet Wonder

2012-01-19T09:45:00.000-08:00

Last week a friends father passed away. So I wanted to make some Thank you cards for the family. Plus tie the cards into this months StampIn Up So Shelli - Creative Challenge. The theme is "Keeping it Simple". To me nothing keeps it simple then the one sheet wonder technique - you stamp up one sheet of whisper white card stock... basically creating your own designer series paper.

I first chose my colors, I knew I wanted bright fun colors, naturally my thoughts went to the 2011-13 In Color Line. Next I wanted to use a fun flower stamp set. Then I remembered a fun card I swapped for at my SIU convention last year from Missy Shipman, she had used the colors I chose and the Flower Fancy Stamp Set. Below is my one sheet creation.

First I stamped all over two sheets of

Whisper White CS (Item #100730 $8.50)

using

Fancy Flower Stamp Set Item (#111578 $36.95)

Ink pads:

Island Indigo (Item #122937 $5.95)

Calyspo Coral (Item # 122939 $5.95)

Lucky Limeade (Item #122935 $5.95)

Here are my final cards I created with just two sheets of 8 1/2 X 11 Whisper White CS that I stampped all over. I created 15 different cards. Plus I only spent about 2.5 hours creating all these cards and 3 loads of laundry.

Other SIU products I used:
Scalloped Oval Punch (Item # 119856 $16.95)
Large Oval Punch (Item #119855 $15.95)
1 1/4" Circle Punch (Item #119861 $15.95)
1 3/8" Circle Punch (Item #119860 $15.95)
Scalloped Circle Punch (Item #119854 $16.95)
3/8" Ruffled Ribbon Lucky Limeade (Item #122977 $9.95)
Lucky Limeade CS (Item #122926 $6.95)
Island Indago CS (Item #122923 $6.95)
Calypso Coral CS(Item #122925 $6.95)
Perfect Polka Dot Textured Embossing Folder -Big Shot (Item #117335 $7.95)
Petite Pairs Stamp Set (Item #122497 $20.95- clear)

In Memory of Dee "Smiley" Hodges

10/24/35 - 01/14/12

Valentine Idea

2011-12-31T12:10:00.000-08:00

Valentine Message Board and I love U photo frames

FOR SALE

I got the basic idea for these heart picture frames off of Pinterest(brassyapple.blogspot.com).
I love black, white and red together. What a perfect use of my left over Retired StampIn' UP! Designer Series Paper - Night and Day.
Plus another bonus I recycled/reused some old photo frames, that I no longer was using.

Then I had a thought for Valentine's Day count down or message board: I left the photo frame glass fronts in the frame, using a earsable marker you could write a message to your Valentine each morning leading up to Valentines Day. It's hard to see on the photo, but I did write on the 4th message board shown.

Other StampIn' Up! products used:
Red Glimmer Paper (Item # 121790) $4.95
Heart to Heart Punch (Item #119881) $16.95
Full Heart Punch (Item #119883) $16.95
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine (Item #113439) $99.95
Big Z Dies - Alphabet Simple Letters (Item #115960) $89.95
Big Z Dies - Serif Essentials Alphabet(Item #113464) $149.95

small I Love U picture frames ... $5.00 each

message boards ..... $10.00 each

so far no two message boards are alike

If you are interested just give me a call or email me at bigcreekranch@yahoo.com

Thanks for looking, Lisa

Online Holiday Extravaganza Sale

2011-11-21T08:35:00.000-08:00

Extravaganza Sale Ends November 3o, 2011 (click here to check out the Great Deals)

But don't miss this sale: 24 HOUR SALE TODAY ONLY!!!

For the next 24 hours, take advantage of a 20% discount on two of StampIn' Up!'s hottest new products, Simply Scored Scoring Tool and Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps.

The 24 hour sale ends at midnight MST today Monday 11/21/11

Item # 125152 Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps Retail $16.95

Sale Price $13.56

Item # 122334 Simply Scored Retail $29.95

Sale Price $23.96

Don't miss out on this fantastic 24 hour HOT HOLIDAY SALE!!

Buy 3, Get 1 FREE

2011-08-02T13:06:00.000-07:00

GOOD NEWS StampIn' Up! has a GREAT NEW promotion BUY 3 GET 1 FREE! Who doesn't love free StampIn' Up! products? If you will be creating fun projects for the upcoming holidays, this is the sale for you!

Promotion Details: During August, you will be able to choose any package of Designer Series Paper for FREE when you buy three packages of DSP! It is the perfect time to stock up on all your favorite DSP, including NEW designs in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

For your convenience you can order through my website and have the merchandise shipped directly to you. OR as always your welcome to place orders directly through me.

The offer will end on August 31, 2011, so don't wait to take advantage of this great deal.

Birthday Card #2

2011-06-25T09:19:00.000-07:00

I created these birthday cards for ladies in our local church. I combined something old with something new. I used the same basic layout for each card set, just changed the Designer Series Paper.

Happy Birthday Stamp is from the NEW 2011-12 Hostess Sets. Which you can earn when you Host your own StampIn' Up! party

Card Stock: Whisper White, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink
Other: Retired Designer Series Paper, Retired Kiwi Kiss Ribbon, Pink Satin Ribbon, Eyelet Border Punch
Big Shot Dies: Island Floral, Fun Flowers, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder

Same card layout as above, just changed up the Designer Series paper and Card Stock

Card Stock: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise
Other: 1 1/4" Square Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Scallop border Punch, Retired Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon, Bold Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack
Ink: Melon Mambo

Birthday Card

2011-06-25T08:22:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun creating this Birthday Card for a StampIn' Up! Spring Get Together in May, we were asked to create cards using stamp sets from the NEW Summer Mini Catalog.

Stamp Set: Summer Splash and Family Phrases
Card Stock: Pacific Point, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Whisper White
Ink: Pacific Point, Real Red
Other: 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon Old Olive , 1/2" & 3/4" & 1" Circle Punches, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Extra Large Punch, Scallop Circle Extra Large Punch Big Shot Die Circle #2, Square Lattice embossing folder

Side Note: I first punched out all the circles, then glued them on to the Real Red Card Stock. Trimming off any circles that hung over the edge of the Real Red Card Stock. Next I just placed the RR CS in my Square Lattice Embossing folder and ran it through my Big Shot. I just love the textured look it gave the card.

June Stamp Camp

2011-06-17T11:45:00.000-07:00

Come join me for my June Stamp Camp and say Farewell

to a few of our favorite stamp sets
June 23, 2011 (Thursday) 6 PM to 9 PM
12 cards for $15
you will make 3 cards of each of 4 designs
Please RSVP by June 22, 2011 (Wednesday)

Featured Stamp Sets: Simply Said page 63, Fun & Fast Notes page 70, Bugs & Kisses page 96, and Fresh Cuts page 135

*I will have several different greetings so you can customize your card
*please RSVP by 06/22/11 so that I can prepare your card kits for you

LISA'S JUNE SPECIAL:
Place a $25 merchandise order in June and receive the NEW 2011-12
Idea Book and Catalog for FREE

Diaper Cake

2011-04-11T19:53:00.000-07:00

Here's another diaper cake I made, for a nephew.
I took my inspiration for the colors and theme from the elephant baby toy

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Big Shot Dies: Alphabet Simple Letters, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Scallop Square, Tasteful Trim
Punches: Circle (1 1/4",1", 3/4", 1/2")

GREAT deal from SIU

2011-04-04T11:50:00.000-07:00

GRAB BAG SPECIAL

Starting April 1, 2011 until supplies run out.

You can grab yourself a Mystery Grab Bag.

Grab Bags come in (3) different sizes $5.00- $10.00- $15.00

Each Grab bag will contain a variety of SU! Discontinued items that might include:

Ribbon
Accents & Elements
Chipboard
Designer paper
Simply Sent kit components

**NO Stamp sets or Tools will be included in grab bags

**No Minimum purchase required and No limit to the number of grab bags you can purchase

**Grab bags sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges

** Limited number of Grab bags are available...so order yours today

Use the Item numbers above when adding them to your order starting today!

You must order online to get your grab bag, visit my website (bearlake.stampinup.net)

Have a great day

12X12 Scrapbook Pages

2011-02-12T11:27:00.000-08:00

Come join me and create these two extra cute 12X12 scrapbook pages

February 24, 2011 (Thursday)
6:30 PM
sign up deadline February 21, 2011 (space is limited)
$15 for both layouts
or $8 each

Love Page

Snowman Page

* Check out the fun red glitter paper I used on both layouts (from the spring mini catalog)
* add your own title to the Snowman page ( I will have my die cut letters available for you to use that evening)
*please bring: adhesive, scissors and a paper cutter

February 2011 Card Kit

2011-02-01T13:04:00.000-08:00

The Card Kit of the Month Program – February 2011

Featured Set: “Baby Bundle” and Featured Accessory: Nursery Suite Quick Accents

Card Kits are the Stamping Classes that come right to your door! You’ll receive the supplies to create SIX of EACH design shown here – that means all of the consumable supplies that you need to create 12 cards total. You will also receive 2 additional full color photographs of “alternative” cards that you can make with the combined contents of the kit! In addition, you’ll receive detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 designs. This month’s card kit items are listed below, and the price of the Card Kit is just $20 – that’s less than $1.70 per card!!

Card Kit Order Deadline is February 10^th. You will receive your kits at the end of the month.

Special Offer for February! Purchase the Card Kit and receive the, featured stamp set “Baby Bundle” and the Featured Accessory, “Nursery Suite Quick Accents” at 20% off!

The Card Kit ($20) Includes:

Cut Cardstock Pieces
Cut Ribbon Pieces
18 – Silver Brads
12 – Whisper White Envelopes
Step by Step Instructions to complete 4 different card designs using the kit pieces

Add-on Products:

So Saffron Classic Ink ($5.95)
Early Espresso Classic Ink ($5.95)
Old Olive Classic Ink ($5.95)
So Saffron Stampin’ Write Marker ($3.50)
Baby Bundle Stamp Set: Wood - ~~($27.95)~~ $22.36 Clear - ~~($19.95)~~ $15.96 with the purchase of the Card Kit.
Nursery Suite Quick Accents ~~($8.95)~~ $7.16 with the purchase of the Card Kit.

Other Optional Purchases:

Stampin’ Dimensionals ($3.95)
SNAIL Adhesive ($6.95)
Bone Folder ($6.95)
Paper Snips ($9.95)
Mat Pack ($9.95)
Paper Piercer ($3.50)

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! There is a $3.50 shipping charge.

Contact me today to order your Card Kit Today!

Lisa J at bigcreekranch@yahoo.com

New Technique

2011-01-31T13:13:00.001-08:00

I wanted to show case this card I made for our super awesome Cub Scout Master Vickie and her assistant Diane. So for a fun thank you card I wanted to emphasize my favorite Pack Meeting. For one of our summer Cub Scout Pack meetings all the families traveled up to Old Ephraim's Grave in Logan Canyon. There is a memorial to this Old Grizzly Bear that terrorized the ranchers and live stock in the early 1920's . Vickie who is a totally awesome story teller, told the story of Old Ephraim and how Frank Clark shot the old grizzly Bear.

NEW TECHNIQUE: for the sky/clouds, first I punched a 1 3/4" scalloped circle from a scrap piece of card stock. I then placed this scalloped circle on a piece of Whisper White card stock and sponged Bashful Blue ink around the top-outer edge of the scalloped circle. Then moved the circle and repeated the sponging, repeating these steps, leaving white spaces, until I filled the White Card Stock with clouds.

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes, Under the Stars
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Summer Sun, Bashful Blue
Card Stock: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Night of Navy, Summer Sun (retired), Creamy Carmel (retired)
Accessories: Top Note Big Shot Die, Large Star Punch, Silver Cord

Thanks Cub Master Vickie, Your the Best!

Sale-A-Bration 2011

2011-01-26T08:02:00.000-08:00

Check out all the Sale-A-Bration specials here

Open House

2011-01-19T11:51:00.000-08:00

Sale-A-Bration Open House
January 27, 2011 (Thursday)
4-9 Pm
at Lisa's House (Meadowville, Utah)
Everyone is Welcome (please no small children)

Here are a few of the cards you can make at the Open House

WELCOME BABY CARD

This card features the Punch Bunch Stamp Set from the Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog (you can earn this stamp set for FREE with a $50 merchandise purchase)

BUILD A BLOSSOM

This card show cases the NEW Blossom Petals Punch and the Build a Blossom stamp set from the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog

VALENTINE CARD

I just love this little girl silhouette from the Easter Blossoms Stamp Set in the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog. Did you see the NEW red glitter Paper? Just too cute!

ANY OCCASION CARD

This card features the Easter Blossoms Stamp Set, the NEW 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper and the Vintage Flower Adornments, all from the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog

You can make as many cards as you wish or until I run out of supplies
$1.50 per card (includes envelop)

Online SALE

2010-11-22T13:02:00.000-08:00

Online Spectacular Sale from StampIn Up (click here)

Discounted Products

There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the discounted products promotion.
For product bundles, you must use the bundle item numbers provided. Bundle discounts will not be applied if individual item numbers are used.
Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.
Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent.
Deadlines:
- Online Store: Tuesday, November 30, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

Free Shipping

In order to receive free shipping, Customer online orders must be $150 or more before tax and shipping.
Free shipping is available for qualifying online orders only (and demonstrator orders). Other order types will not qualify for this promotional offer.
Deadlines:
- Online Store: Tuesday, November 30, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

Baby Shower Gift

2010-09-30T18:47:00.000-07:00

This is a baby diaper cake I made for a baby shower, the baby's name is Tibbs (isn't that cute).
I used the Nursery Suite Specialty Designer Series Paper (page 172)
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Old Olive
Other: 1 1/4" Stripped Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (retired, but could substitute Old Olive), Scallop Trim Border Punch
Big Shot Dies: Serif Essentials Alphabet,Lil' Paws Embosslits
Stamp Set: A Word for You (page 158)

I also included the following matching gift box that holds Thank You cards and envelops for the new mom

This is the Card I attached to the diaper cake

Next is a scrapbook page I made with the left over pieces of DSP and Card Stock.

Open House Cards

2010-08-03T18:23:00.001-07:00

These are the cards we made at my Open house

Stamp set:
Just Believe Pg 109

Stamp Set: Because I Care Hostess Level 1 (Page 11)
Card Stock: Concord Grape New In Color

This card features the Melon Mambo Card stock and the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set (page 157) and the Big Shot Dies (Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder and Flower Daisies #2)
I just love the polka dot ribbon and those extra cute corduroy buttons and brads, but soooo sad they both retired

Next My Favorite Card!
Big Shot Die: Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder
Card Stock: Pear Pizzazz, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip
Designer Series Paper: Green House Gala (Page 173)
Accessories: Fancy Flower Extra Large Punch (Page 201), 1 3/8" circle Punch, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Basic Rhinestone Jewels (page 188)
Stamp Set: Friends Never Fade (page 99)

Open House

2010-07-29T08:46:00.000-07:00

StampIn Up Open House
August 3, 2010 (Tuesday)
4 PM - 8 PM
at my house
RSVP if you can but not necessary

I just got back from my StampIn Up convention so I have lots of fun and new ideas to share

Come check out the NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog, get your copy: open house special only $8 or place a $50 order and receive your Idea Book and Catalog for FREE plus choose a FREE stamp set from my basket of stamp sets, while my supplies last.

** I will have several cards you can make while my supplies last or until you run out of time, which ever comes first. $1.25 per card includes envelope

** sign up for my 2010-2011 Stamp Club (starting in September)

Come have a STAMPIN good time with me, please leave the kids at home with their dad.
Enjoy the NEW catalog, stampin conversation, light refreshments and a few hours away from reality. Hope to see you on Tuesday. Thank you for your continued support.

Last Chance Stamp Set List

2010-06-02T05:52:00.000-07:00

Here is the list!
Don't miss out on getting a set before they are gone!

email or call me with your order!
Click on the image to print a copy of the list

Last Chance Accessories List

Some of these items are up to 50% off!!!

Last Chance Definitely Decorative

These items are 25% off!!!

More with the Big Shot

2010-05-17T12:10:00.000-07:00

Now look what I have made using my Big Shot this extra cute Ragged Edged Tag Along Baby Blanket. It was so fun and easy to make. I kept this blanket design small, to cover a baby when its in the car seat, then as the baby grows and begins walking, the baby will be able to carry the blanket around with them.

My next project is Hawaii Themed. I used the Island Floral Bigz Die and Tropical Party stamp
set, both from the Summer Mini Catalog.

And Yes, I've made another purse using my Big Shot and the Square Scallop Die. So Fun, Cute and Easy to make. I do have a few of these cute purses/scripture bags for sale ($15.00 each), just call or email me for more details.

The Big Shot's not just for Paper ANYMORE!

2010-05-07T08:11:00.000-07:00

Check out these extra cute Rag Bags and flowers I made using my Big Shot, fabric and a sewing machine. YES! you read that right I used my Big Shot to cut fabric. Simply AMAZING!

They are so easy to make! All I had to do is cut the fabric into strips, then I used my Big Shot and the Scallop Square Die to cut out 8 scallop squares, at once. So fast and easy! Cut a square of quilt batting for the middle, sew the X, sew the squares together, attach a strap and wall-la you have an extra cute rag purse. My girls are going to use the small purses for their scriptures.

If you would like to gather a group of freinds together and make these bags and flowers please call me I would love to arrange a special class for you.

So sorry I have been absent the past month, but my attention and time has been spent dealing with a family emergency. But now I'm ready to jump back into my StampIn' Up Business with both feet. If you didn't receive your summer mini catalog, please call me I will get another sent to you.

StampIn' Up! Color Renovation

2010-04-10T02:17:00.000-07:00

StampIn' Up! has a VERY exciting announcement! They will be releasing 5 brand NEW Colors and bringing back 10 of the retired In colors in the 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog!

Instead of color families they will group colors into Collections (Bright, Neutral,Regals and Subtles). Here are the NEW colors.

This GREAT new color collections will be available to everyone with the 2010-11 Stampin' Up! catalog in July AND if you are a DEMONSTRATOR you get to order them early! If you are interested in becoming a Demonstrator please call me or visit my SIU website here

It's all about NEW color and bringing back some of the favorite IN Colors! Staying fresh and current.

5 NEW Colors: Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze and Early Espresso

10 Returning IN Colors: Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Riding Hood Red, River Rock, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango and Wild Wasabi

If you need to stock up on any of the current colors that will be retiring soon, check with your demonstrator, or if you don't have one, you may ORDER ONLINE ANYTIME <<>

glorious green
green galore
gable green
yoyo yellow
only orange
pink passion
pixie pink
orchid opulence
lovely lilac
brilliant blue
close to cocoa
creamy caramel
really rust
ruby red
cameo coral
summer sun
bordering blue
brocade blue
ballet blue
taken with teal
handsome hunter
pale plum
blush blossom
apricot appeal
barely banana
mellow moss
sage shadow
almost amethyst
lavender lace
basic brown
going gray

I am very excited about this NEW change! I hope you are to, if you have any questions please feel free to call me.

April Special

2010-04-05T07:40:00.000-07:00

Awash with Flowers - NEW SET ! plus 20% OFF offer!

Click for IMAGES HERE.

Two-Step into Spring Promotion

Promotion Dates: April 1-30, 2010

Promotion Details

Hostesses

Host a $350 workshop and receive the brand-new Two-Step Awash with Flowers stamp set FREE!

Customers

Two-Step into spring with a sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog! Be the first to add the Awash with Flowers stamp set to your collection.

Item	Description	Price
117062	Awash with Flowers (wood-mount)	$39.95
120549	Awash with Flowers (clear-mount)	$27.95

Stamp Sets 20% OFF !

Plus, purchase spring-themed Two-Step Stampin' sets at 20 percent off the retail price--no additional purchase necessary!

Qualifying stamp sets are listed below:

Item	Page	Description	Discount Price
113824	94	Greenhouse Garden	$20.76
113734	98	Fifth Avenue Floral	$19.96
111578	101	Flower Fancy	$29.56
113258	112	Trendy Trees	$14.36

Things to Remember

The Awash with Flowers stamp set is a sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and will not be available again until the release of the new Idea Book & Catalog. This is an exclusive opportunity!
Order deadlines:
- ORDER ONLINE: (deadline): Friday, April 30, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

Hostess Promotion:

HOSTESS PROMOTION: Online orders are not eligible for this part of the promotion.
There is a limit of one free Awash with Flowers stamp set per workshop; the reward is for reaching the $350 workshop level, and is not incremental.
Qualifying hostesses may choose either the wood-mount or clear-mount set. Please note: Clear-mount blocks are not included with the clear-mount set (blocks C and H are recommended this set).

Customer Promotion:

You may place your order on any order type (customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online).
There are no limits, and there is no minimum purchase to qualify for the 20 percent off.
The 20 percent off discount does not apply to the Awash with Flowers stamp set.

Digital Scrapbooking

2010-03-16T12:01:00.000-07:00

Creativity goes Digital with My Digital Studio from StampIn Up.

I'm so excited to share my most recent project with you. For a wedding gift for my daughter's teacher from the entire class, I created a cookbook using My Digital Studio (Item #118108, $79.95). I had each of the students send me 4 of their favorite recipes. I was able to paste and copy each recipe from a word file into my scrap book. I included class pictures and marriage advice from the kids. Then I used SIU high quality printing service to print the finished project and it was delivered to my front door in just 5 business days.

COOK BOOK
(I have covered pictures and names to protect the innocent)

(Front Cover)

Section Dividers

(I had the kids pose with funny faces, it is hilarious)

Thank you for looking, if you want more information about My Digital Studio and the endless
possibilities of what you can do with it please call me.

4th Annual Scrap Book A Year Camp

2010-03-08T13:21:00.001-08:00

MY To Die for, Punch it and a little stamping Scrapbook Camp

March 18, 2010 (Thursday)
10 AM to 9 PM
at my house

* come create the following six 12X12 double page layouts *
* please allow at least 3 hours to complete pages *
* come during the day when its convenient for you *

$30/$26(hostess special) PER KIT

each kit contains:
1) Kraft Keeper
2) glue stick
3) 1 sheet of dimensionals
4) all card stock and accessories needed to complete all pages

sign up deadline March 15, 2010 (Monday)

Choose either Girl or Boy Build a Bear Layout
add $4 if you want to do both layouts

Enjoy!
But don't forget to sign up by March 15, 2010
Everyone who attends will receive a special Easter surprise from ME!

Definitely Decorative

2010-02-22T12:25:00.001-08:00

Check out my kitchen wall!

You may remember 2 Christmas's ago I placed some of the StampIn' Up!'s pre-cut Christmas stars in this picture frame. Then in June one of my girls asked if I was ever going to take down that Christmas Decoration, I asked why? Christmas will be here in just 6 short months, and it was! But I finally did change my decor in January, my family is very happy. I just added some Chocolate Chip/Sanded looking Designer Series Paper (retired maybe 2 or more years ago). The flowers are from a big box craft store and the frame is from another Home Decor big box store.

BUT check out the vinyl decor' elements on the wall. The swirly lines are retired, but they brought a similar but fresher look in the 2009-10 Definitely Decorative mini catalog (pg 11, Flourishes, $14.95) , I did add the saying this year (pg 18, Chocolate, Great Dreams, medium, $14.95).

Our Vinyl Decor is inexpensive and so easy to apply. When your ready to change your decor, the vinyl easily comes off. Therefor you can change your decor often. I just love our home decor line, its such a wonderful way to express your creativity in your own home.

ENJOY!

Build a Bear

2010-02-13T07:47:00.000-08:00

Check out these cut Build a Bear Birthday Cards. I was so excited on how they turned out. I have a few sets of these cards for sale at the Garden City Chocolate Festival this weekend. Come check them out and the other FUN Valentine things I've made!

Stamp Set: Beary Best Friends $18.95, Beary Nice Wishes $16.95
Paper: Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
Card Stock: Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Punches: Word Window, Label and Scallop Trim Border
Ink: Black Staz On
Markers: Close to Cocoa, Creamy Carmel, Pretty in Pink, Real Red

Come Visit the Garden City Chocolate Festival
Saturday, February 13, 2010
11 AM -7 PM
Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine Ideas

2010-02-11T22:32:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to share a few fun and quick valentine gift ideas with you.

Message in a bottle

It's amazing what you can do with a little Designer Series paper and an empty diet coke bottle. Just write your special note on a piece of paper, tie a ribbon around it and drop the note into the bottle.

Coupon books
My kids look forward to getting a coupon book from mom, each Valentine. I fill each book with special coupons: batch of cookies, staying up 30 minutes past bedtime, skip one chore, choose whats for dinner, pick a game for the family to play, movie and popcorn night... etc.
Just special coupon's from ME!

I will have several blank coupon books for sale at the Garden City Chocolate Festival. You can fill them with your own special coupons for your valentine.

HAPPY VALENTINE DAY!

Fabric Flowers

2010-02-09T08:49:00.000-08:00

Have you been wondering what I have been up to in January. Well here it is, Fabric Flowers. I used my Big Shot and the StampIn Up's exclusive Flower Folds bigz xl Die to create all these flowers. I have created over 50 of these flowers to sale at the Garden City Chocolate Festival this week end. Most of the flowers I designed with a hair clip, but the larger flowers are broaches to be warn on coats, sweater, ... etc. My daughters are very excited to wear these fabric flowers in their hair.

Back of flowers.
I attached hair clips and broache pins using a hot glue gun and some ribbon

Next are some small flowers, I thought could be used for baby's. I didn't sew any buttons on these flowers, but my daughters think I should. I just worried about a baby pulling off the button and swallowing or chocking on the button.
What do you think? Leave me a comment with your opinion.

Have your own Fabric Flower Party
If you would like to gather at least 5 of your closest freinds, some fabric and buttons, I would be happy to come to your house with my Big Shot and flower Die and we could make flowers. As many as time will alow.
$10 per person for 2-3 hours party, a small travel fee may apply.
I would also provide the hot glue and clips.
Just call me to book your party.

Bunko Gift

2010-01-22T12:29:00.000-08:00

The other night it was my turn to host our local Bunko/Girls Night Out Club get together. So I made these cute mini milk cartons for each lady. I filled each mini milk carton with chocolate (of course!). I thought these mini milk cartons turned out so cute!!!! I used the Stampin' Up! Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die and sending Love Speciality Designer Series Paper both are featured in the Spring Mini Catalog.

I can't remember which stamp set the "freind" tag stamp is from, I do know that it is retired. I took all my tag style stamps and put them all in one container, so I could have them all together when I needed to make a quick tag. I stamped the "freind" stamp on Whisper White Card Stock using Real Red ink. Punched out each image using the small tag punch. I then used miscellaneous pieces of ribbon I have in my large jar of ribbon pieces. I layered the tag using Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink or Real Red Card Stock, then I punched a hole in the tag, tied the ribbon around the tag and onto a paper clip ( I got from an office supply store). I then used the paper clip to hold the top of the mini milk carton closed. Remove the paper clip to reveal the treasures inside. So cute and easy to make.

SNOW 12X12 Scrapbook page

2010-01-16T10:57:00.001-08:00

Come create this FUN
Snow Scrap book page
Everyone Welcome
January 28, 2010 (Thursday)
9-2:30 or 5-9
please RSVP (so that I have your scrapbook kit ready)
email: bigcreekranch@yahoo.com

$10/$8 (Hostess Special)
all card stock will be cut for you, place 4X6 pictures where there are yellow post it notes are (you can do this later)

*if you don't want to make the scrap book page, I will also have cards you can make for $1.25/card includes envelope, you can make cards until I run out of supplies or you run out of energy or time, which ever comes first *

LOVE Lacing Card Kit

2010-01-16T10:31:00.000-08:00

Love Lacing Card/Home Decor Kit
$16.00 (plus $5 for shipping)
I only have a limited number of these kits at this price

Each Kit contains:
1. 6 sheets (6"X12") of the Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
2. 5/8" Satin Ribbon ( 90" Real Red and 115" Pretty in Pink)
3. Taffeta Ribbon ( 20" Pretty in Pink and 10" Chocolate chip)
4. Tombow Glue
5. LOVE in Chocolate Chip Card Stock
6. six pieces of Chip board
7. simple cutting instructions

Items you will need to provide for assembling:
Scissors, paper trimmer, Crop-A-Dile, pictures, and about 2 hours time to complete project

If you want to gather at least 5 of your dearest freinds, I would be happy to come to your house and help you and your freinds assemble this cute Love Lacing card/home decor (small travel fee may apply)

Happy New Year

2009-12-31T12:56:00.000-08:00

My last question for 2009 for you is, What funny habit did you inherit from your parents? Mine is saving containers, everything from peanut butter and miracle whip plastic bottles, hot cocoa, frosting, even nut containers. You never know when they will come in handy and sometimes I wonder what to do with them. Well as the Christmas Holiday came and went and my family was sick with the stomach flu, I was unable to get out and deliver fun neighbor and freind gifts. So I came up with this idea for a New Year Treat for my neighbors and I could use some of those containers I have been saving.

I decorated the following containers using:
1. From the Holiday mini catalog I used the Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper & Silver Elastic Cord (which is great to have around for attaching tags to gifts). If you haven't ordered these items from this mini catalog, you will need to hurry, the catalog expires on January 4, 2010.
2. Card Stock: Basic Black, Silver, Real Red
3. Big Shot Die: Flower Folds & Two Tags
4. Other: 1" circle punch, clear jeweled brad, sticky strip
5. Stamp Set: Family Phrases

I filled each container with Chex Party Mix with a twist. Since I like a little salty and sweet mixed together, I added M&M's. Since most of you know I don't live close to a grocery store I have to use what I have on hand and the only M&M's I had were Halloween. I thought they added a fun festive look to the Party Mix.

Happy New Year!

StampIn Up featured on Fox News

2009-12-18T10:57:00.000-08:00

Shelli Gardner from Stampin'Up! has posted a new video from when she was on TV check it out below

Christmas Countdown

2009-12-08T19:04:00.000-08:00

Just a quick note to let you know that Fridays Christmas Countdown will be posted on Monday. Sorry about any inconvenience, but I will be away from my computer and stamping supplies for a few days.

MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND
HAPPY NEW YEAR

Christmas Countdown (3 weeks)

2009-12-04T11:07:00.000-08:00

Check back every Friday until Christmas for more FUN Christmas gift giving ideas!

As most of you know I don't live close to any type of store. When I need a gift box, wrapping paper, scotch tape or a gift bag I can't just jump into the car and run to a local Walmart or grocery store. Here are a few FUN packaging solutions that can either work for Christmas or any other occasion.

A soup can!

I open a pop up soup can with my Pampered Chef can opener, use the contents and wash out the can. Decorate the can and fill it with your gift. I have found that our sticky strip tape works the best to make the paper stick to the can. Now for the tricky part, use either a little super glue or SIU Crystal Effects around the edge of the cans lid to stick the lid back onto the can. Now your gift recipient can open the pop up to retrieve their gift

Just use a soup can as a little gift bag with out the lid. You can use your Crop-A-Dile to punch holes in the sides of the can.

Just any random empty container you have.
This is a container that crystal light drink mixture came in.

Not just another gift bag!

All you need are two coordinating sheets of 12X12 double sided Designer Series Paper. On both sheets score along the top edge at 2" and along the other 3 edges at 3". Fold and cut one side of the paper where the 3" score lines cross each other. Now use our double sided sticky tape (this works the best) to assemble bag. You can change your scoring dimensions to make a skinner or taller bag. Use some ribbon for the handles. Now you have a one of a kind bag to give your gift in.

Jingle all the Way Tile

This project is so FUN and QUICK to make.
I purchased a small tile from a home improvement store and the bells from a craft Store.

StampIn Up Items used:

1. Jingle All the Way small red (Item #114707 , $3.50) Definitely Decorative Vinyl
2. 3/4" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Real Red Ribbon (Item # 115608, $8.95)

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

SIU has some great surprises for you in 2010!

Christmas Scout Project

2009-12-04T10:58:00.000-08:00

This month for our Scout Pack Meeting we will be going caroling and taking plates of cookies to neighbors the scouts have chosen. We thought it would be fun for the scouts to create cards to go with the plates of cookies. So I brought a few supplies to Den meeting on Wednesday.

This is what I came up with and asked the boys to create their own card
Here is what the boys came up with. I think they had fun making the cards, especially with the punches.

We used the SIU ornament punch and the scout symbol punch(which I found in a clearance bin at a craft store several years ago)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

The Today Show

2009-12-03T13:52:00.000-08:00

Shelli Gardner, the CEO of Stampin' Up! will be on the Today Show Friday!!

Shelli Gardner, Stampin' Up!s CEO and cofounder will be on The Today Show (NBC) this Friday, December 4 during the 4th hour of the program. Please note: In some markets the fourth hour of the TODAY Show is not shown directly after the first three hours; I recommend you check your local listings by visiting the NBC website here.

At Stampin' Up!, we believe in making a difference in the lives of others--whether they're our demonstrators, our employees, the people who use our products, or children in need of a way to express their creativity.

Since 2005, Stampin' Up! has been honored to participate in the TODAY Show's Annual Holiday Toy & Gift Drive. This year, Stampin' Up! will be donating over $150,000 worth of stamping and paper crafting products to the following organizations:

Child S.H.A.R.E.
A Place Called Home
Alliance for Children's Rights
Children's Hospital
El Concilio Del Condado de Ventura
St. Joseph Center
Yolo Wayfarer Center Christian Mission
Metro Atlanta Task Force on the Homeless
ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties
Women in Need
ARMS
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless
Housing Works
All Children's House Family Center
Cathedral Community Cares
Catholic Big Brothers and Sisters
Dominican Women's Development Center
Girls' Vacation Fund (Girls' Quest)
Partnership with Children
Project Sunshine
Little Flower Children's Services of New York
Domestic Violence Intervention Services
Texas Head Start Association
First Place School
Friendship Project

Christmas Countdown (4 weeks)

2009-11-27T17:02:00.000-08:00

Check back every Friday until Christmas for more FUN Christmas gift giving ideas!

I'm so excited to share a few of the items I have been working on this week.

1. This cute jar I decorated for a friend. Can you guess what jar I used? I used the Sparkly & Bright Stamp Set ($17.95, Item#115346) , Garden Green and Chocolate Chip Card Stock, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Chocolate Chip Double Stitched Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, and Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

2. These are some fun canisters I decorated using the Sparkly & Bright Stamp Set ($17.95, Item#115346). I just love this stamp set!. I filled the canisters with red and green M&M's. I thought you could decorate a Tree with them or tie them around a liter of pop you are giving a way for a xmas gift. I bet you are wondering where I go these canisters, well so am I. I've had them laying around my stamp room for several years, but I think I ordered them from a mail order company.

3. Some more FUN Gift card Purses. I sold out of these at the Kemmerer Kraft Fair. So I've made some more for the upcoming Kraft Fairs. As you can see I just used Designer Series Paper (some of the patterns are retired), the Top Note Die Cut and some punches.

Happy Holidays

Upcoming Kraft Fairs
1. Paris, Idaho, November 28, 2009 10AM -3PM
2. Laketown, Utah at NRE December 4, 2009 4 PM - 6 PM

Huge Holiday Sale

2009-11-23T20:59:00.000-08:00

Holiday Extravaganza

For one week only, you can get amazing discounts--up to 50 percent off--on over 40 products and product bundles! See below for complete offering. Sale starts Monday November 23 and will end at 11:50PM on Monday November 30, 2009

check out all the great deals here and place your order

Happy Hoidays

Christmas Countdown (5 weeks)

2009-11-20T09:41:00.000-08:00

Check back every Friday until Christmas for more FUN Christmas gift giving ideas!

Gift Box
3x3 Gift Card and Nugget Box
Over the past week I have been creating these CUTE Gift boxes for some upcoming Craft Fairs. I found the Idea and Instructions on Beck Roberts blog spot (click here). In each gift box I included six 3"X3" gift cards and of course I stamped matching envelopes and 3 chocolate Hersey nugget bars wrapped in match DSP.

Happy Holidays

Upcoming Craft Fairs
Paris, Idaho Elementary - November 28, 2009
Laketown Catalog Show at NRE - December 4, 2009, 4 PM to 6 PM
Garden City Convention Center - December 5, 2009, 10 AM to 5 PM

Christmas Card

2009-11-16T12:00:00.001-08:00

I just love the Delightful Decorations Stamp set (Item#116517, $21.95) and the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper (Item#116770, $11.95) in the Holiday Mini Catalog. This is a card I made last week for a card camp at a freinds house. I also just love the real red and soft suede color combination for a Holiday Card.

Stamp Set: Four the Holiday, Delightful Decorations
Card Stock: Real Red, Whisper White, Soft Suede
Ink: Real Red, Soft Suede
Other: Eyelet border punch, Ornament Punch, Soft Suede Polka-dot ribbon, clear rhinestone brad

Happy Holidays

November Scrapbook Page

2009-11-16T11:47:00.000-08:00

November Scrapbook Get Together
November 20, 2009 (Friday)
1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
@ my house
$10/$8 (Hostess Special)

* This page is from a scrapbook swap I participated in when I attended my StampIn Up Convention last August, it was created by Candice Anderson from the Cache Valley Area, she always does great and unique work. Thank you Candice!

* If you would like to attend this scrapbook camp please RSVP by November 19, 2009. I only have enough supplies to make 10 kits. So first come first serve.

*Please no small children

Happy Holidays!!!

Christmas Countdown (6 weeks)

2009-11-13T08:11:00.000-08:00

Check back every Friday until Christmas for more FUN Christmas gift giving ideas!

Santa and His Helpers Gift Boxes

Santa and His Helpers
Class-Kits-To-Go

$15 ($12 Hostess Special)
plus $5 for shipping (if you need kit mailed to you)
Kits will be available on November 17, 2009
Call me if you would like to order
a Class-Kit-to-Go

*each kit includes: instructions, all paper products and ribbon ready for assembling (some cutting with scissors will be required by you), button and cotton ball
*each kit will make one of each of Santa and His Helpers

YOU will need to supply:
1. adhesive, double sided sticky tap, dimensionals or pop up glue dots, glue dots, and/or 2-way glue pen
2.dazzling diamonds/glitter (for snowflake) Item# 102023 $4.50
3. white gel pen (for eyes) Item# 105021 $3.95
4. black marker (for smile) Item# 105394 $3.25
5. The following ink pads: Regal Rose (Item# 105211 $5.95), Whisper White (Item# 101731 $7.50) and Chocolate Chip(Item# 100908 $5.95) & sponges (Item #101610 $3.59) (for cheeks)

Here's another Gift Card Holder

Happy Holidays