CD tin alter

I bought a few of these tins on SU! clearance rack and altered to make Thanksgiving gifts to thanks those special people in my kids' lives like piano teachers, school teachers, Sunday School teachers, etc. I think they were only $1.99
All I did was layer some paper, ribbon and embellish with a few stamps.....

Inside are the goodies..peppermint patties all decorated (but not by me...a customer's son. His name is Drew and he has his own busines..doesn't he do a super job!?) I apologize this photo would NOT flip. Anyway..I thought this would be a simple way to say thank to someone this season!

Cards using Rub Ons

Today I attempted to make the project by LeAnn Greff came up with using the Holly Jolly rub ons and designer paper...LOVE IT! It was so easy and the cards turned out really cute. I made an accordian file a couple of weeks ago using the same paper, so I think I make more of them and stuff them with these cards--great Christmas gifts! This morning I made 10 cards, but the pack of rub on could easily make 20 or more cards. Great value!

Candle Alter

If you were wondering how the candle in the Holiday Mini was altered I have the answer! It is very simple. All you need is the two sided tacky tape and glass glitter! First, you wrap your candle in the two sided tape to the desired height. Unwrap the second side and roll the candle in the glass glitter. That is it! You then can embellish your candle however you like. Makes a beautiful gift for Thanksgiving or Christmas! The candle you see above is one I am working on for Thanksgiving. Literally took me less than 10 minutes. Now I just have to figure out what stamp I want to use to embellish it. I am going make these for some Christmas gifts!

Stamping Up! Products for Sale

The following SU! items are for sale. If you are interested in anything, email me and I can arrange a way to get it to you!

Stamps:
Time Well Spent: $8.00
Happy Heart Day:$5.00 SOLD
In the Spotlight: $5.00
One Smart Cookie: $5.00
Blooming with Happiness: $3.00
Very Punny: $3.00SOLD
Falling Leaves: $5.00
Twick or Tweet: $5.00SOLD
One of the tag sets that has 11 stamps ("yum yum" , thank you, baby, Friend, etc):$5.00
Petal Prints: $5.00
Season of Friendship: $5.00
Wonderful Words: $3.00
Something Sweet (clear stamp and unused): $8.00
Perfect Presentation: $3.00SOLD
Buttoned Together (Close to my heart set and is clear): $5.00


Brand new:
Pack of Green Galore paper: $3.00
Pack of Pink Passion paper: $3.00
Pack of Pixie Pink paper :$3.00
Pack of Brocade Blue paper :$3.00
Pack of barely Banana paper:$3.00
Pack of Bordering Blue paper:$3.00

Ink all $2.00

Craft Mellow Moss (2)
Blush Blossom
Taken with Teal
2 Apricot Appeal
Pixie Pink
Orchid Opulence
Pink Passion
Crushed Curry
Gable Green
Cameo Coral
Yoyo Yellow
Pale Plum
Dusty Durango
Bordering Blue

Misc.
stampin' color index colors (0ld colors) $1.00

Decor Elements:
2 small red "Jingle All the Way" : $3.00
1 "EAT" with a fork under it

My wonderful husband bought me more shelving today so I am reorganizing. It is just so hard to part with my stamps, but I would rather them be used than sit.

side step card Directions

Stair Step Cards

To make a stair step card I use my Score Pal, but you can use your paper trimmer with the scoring tool.

1. Start off with a 51/2 inch by 10 1/2 inch piece of cardstock
2. Score the cardstock on the 1o 1/2 inch length at the 2 1/2 inch, 4 1/4, 6 inch, score marks
3. Move your cardstock to the 3 inch Score groove and score at 4 1/4 inch mark.
4. Slide your cardstock at the 6 inch score line you already have scored and place it at the 2 inch groove on the Score Pal and score at the 4 1/4 inch line.
5. Now you fold the cardstock in mountains and valleys...like a fan and you are ready to decorate!

I will post some examples, starting with a Halloween card we made at club last year.

Waffle Paper Pilgrim Hat

Waffle Paper Pilgrim Hat

I found this cute Thanksgiving 3D project. Click on the link above and it will direct you to a photo. You can also download directions from this demo's website.