Christmas Projects Control Freak Blog Tour!

WELCOME to the October 2010 Control Freaks Blog Tour !!! You have probably joined me after visiting Liz's Blog and you can click on the "next blog" link at the bottom of the post to continue on the tour  :)   Our tour officially starts on Wed., Oct. 20th.. so if you are joining us early, some of …

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Spooky Halloween Bag – Stampin’ Up! Style!

Have Fun this Halloween making your own goodie bags… Use the great new 'MINI LUNCH SACKS' from Stampin' Up!  They come with this stylish scalloped edge  and are the perfect size for treats any time of year!  Find them on pg 13 of the Holiday Mini Catalog (item 121031, $4.95 per pack of 10).   I've embellished the …

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Big Shot Class – project #3

I hope you are enjoying the Big Shot projects we did at my Big Shot class on Saturday.. here is the 3rd project we made… it was inspired by a fellow stamper, but there is no watermark on the photo I have .. so if it was you, please email me so I can give you …

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Big Shot Class – project #1

Yesterday I taught a BIG SHOT CLASS and we made 4 projects.  I'll be sharing them with you over the next several days.  Stay tuned tomorrow for a One Week Special from me !! Our first Big Shot class project is this Fancy Favor Box with sunflower embellishment.  This project was inspired by a gift my …

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50 Sweet Treats Candy Jar

My husband came up with this fun idea for Sharon's 50th birthday…. 50 Sweet Treats!!  :)  The cute jar (called a "Penny Jar" from a big box store) is filled with 50 fun candy bars, and I decorated it with Stampin' Up! 1-1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Early Espresso and Pumpkin Pie (pg 191).  I …

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Luv 2 Stamp Group Mtg Sept. 2010 Presentations

We enjoyed learning tips and great project ideas from 6 presentations at our Luv 2 Stamp Group meeting earlier this month… here are a few samples from a couple of the presenters. Steph Leider demonstrated samples using the new Candy Wrapper Die. (see pg 10 in the Holiday mini – catalog item #120890)  She taught each …

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Blog Tour – Holiday Mini Catalog Theme

WELCOME to the August 2010 Control Freaks Blog Tour !!! You have probably joined me after visiting Dawn's Blog and you can click on the "next blog" link at the bottom of the post to continue on the tour  🙂   Our tour officially starts on Friday, Aug. 20th.. so if you are joining us on Thursday night, …

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Super Cute Button Bracelet!

My friend Steph Leider made this adorable button bracelet – she gave them to several of us at Convention… isn't it just WAY too cute!?  Thank you sooooooooo much Steph!! She used stretch cord and small beads (available at craft stores) and our FABULOUS NEW Designer Bright Collections buttons!  Here are a couple close ups to …

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Stampin’ Up! Convention 2010 – Sweeeet Treats!

Just wanted to share more of the amazing "paper sweet treats" that were on display at the Stampin' Up! convention in July …. I just can't imagine creating all these wonderful paper treats…  the artists at Stampin' Up! are BEYOND Amazing!!! 🙂 These paper strawberries were amazing.. I'm told they were made with the CLEAR …

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