September Scrappers Club Projects!

I'm so lucky to have 3 very different clubs running right now... A Holiday Club (that focuses on Christmas cards), a Stampers 6 Club (that focuses on a variety of stamping projects like cards, bags/boxes) and finally a Scrappers Club, where we focus on 2 - 12x12 scrapbook layouts each month! Each club has challenged me to think outside of my normal 'comfort zone' and that makes for such a wonderful experience for both my club members as well as myself because I'm learning new things each month along with my club girls!!

Today, I'm sharing the 12x12 Halloween layout I gave my Scrappers Club to work on this month! Each month, I provide a basic theme & layout and the girls use their own individual styles to complete their own pages! Shown above are my pages. Shown below are club member pages! Thanks again to Julie & Penny for allowing me to post their creative work publically, here on my blog!!

The idea of this layout was to make pockets for inserts of journalling and additional pictures! The girls loved the idea of the extra space!

Here's what Julie came up with!


Here's what Penny came up with!


Have a SUPER week everyone! Thanks for stopping by! I'll be back tomorrow with our Stampers 6 projects for September!

September Holiday Club Projects!

These are the cards the Holiday Club gals made this month!

We've been having so much fun with this club and the girls are really enjoying adding to their stack of Holiday Cards in preparation for the busy season!

I usually have a couple of 'guest' spots for all my clubs each month. Guest spots allow you to come out and see what the club is all about and to make the same projects the club members get to make! I can take the first 2 people that contact me each month for these guest spots!

Be back tomorrow with the 2-page scrapbook layout our Scrappers Club members came up with this month! They are very, very spooky *wink* !!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Baroque Motifs (113490), Sparkly & Bright (115346), Merriment (115556) and For The Holidays (116921 from Holiday Mini)

Cardstock: Real Red, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Christmas Cocoa Specialist (Holiday Mini)

Ink: Versamark, Basic Black, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Winter White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Ornament Punch (Holiday Mini), Holiday Windows Magnetic Movers & Shakers (Holiday Mini), Eyelet Border Punch, Sleigh Bells Ribbon (Holiday Mini), Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8 inch Circle Punch, Bold Brights Brads (Red), Silver Cord (Holiday Mini), Stampin' Dimensionals

The Flu Hit Again...and UPDATE on our Stamp Out Breast Cancer Fundraiser!

This time, it got me! It was bound to catch either Rod or myself and this time I was the 'lucky recipient'!! I'm feeling much better now so I'm ready to tackle some regular blog posts again this week :o)

Let's start with an update on our CREATE FOR A CURE - STAMP OUT BREAST CANCER event! We are so thrilled to share that we have filled 39 of 40 spots for this event! There is just 1 ticket left for grabs so if you wish to attend OR you're coming and you want to bring a/another friend... contact either Rebecca or myself ASAP!

Check back all this week to see the September Club projects on display...

Including the Holiday Club projects, the Scrappers Club projects and the Stampers 6 Club projects!! Take Care Everyone!

Sympathy cards are not always easy to make. A friend at work asked me to make her one last week...here's what I came up with. I really like the 'Thoughts & Prayers' stamp set for all occasions but specifically for sympathy cards! On the inside of the card I used an image from the Hostess stamp set 'Of The Earth'.

Did you know that there is a really SWEET Hostess Deal in September? If you are thinking of having a few friends/family over for a stamping party - contact me! You will always get a no hassle, FUN and well organized party that both you and your guests will enjoy!

When your September party hits $330 in sales... you will receive lots o' great stuff:

1) A FREE stamp set from me (I have 1 more to give away)

2) A minimum of 1 FREE Level 1 Hostess Exclusive stamp set

3) $30 worth of free Stampin' Up! product of YOUR choice

4) A choice of ANY item in the current Holiday Mini for just $14!!! *Excludes My Digital Scrapbooking software

Even if you don't reach $330 in sales, you'll get 3 of the 4 benefits listed above ($20 in free SU! stuff vs $30 though). The minimum to qualify for Hostess Benefits is JUST $200!! Wow!

Email me anytime for more information on how easy I can make hosting a stamping party for you!

Hope you're having a great week!

Twinkle Tuesday!

Revision to post (as of 930pm Tuesday)... 3 more tickets have now been sold. There are just 7 tickets left available for this event!

This is a bit of teaser for our upcoming fundraiser! On Saturday October 3rd, Rebecca & I will be holding our 2nd Annual Create For a Cure - Stamp Out Breast Cancer event, here in Dorchester! We are very, very excited to have so much of the planning for this event well under way - in fact, I would say that we are almost ORGANIZED!! Rebecca will laugh when she sees this *lol*

Anyhow... Last night was our official meeting to finalize our event projects and let me tell you - YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!! It is going to be FANTASTIC! I can't wait!

The card I'm going to share with you today is sort of like my 'special project' for this event. Last year, I really wanted to create a PINK holiday card for the event as a tribute to our cause. The card was a big success, so we've decided to bring the concept back again this year. Now, this isn't actually the card you'll be making at the event - but it is one of my protypes created for my meeting with Rebecca last night! EVERY card at this event has been carefully considered only a chosen few have made the cut *lol*

If you'd like more information on our event - please contact me at lisaburns@rogers.com. We have 30 tickets sold and only 10 more available so don't delay - ACT NOW!

Have a great Tuesday everyone!!

What a busy week...

I expected the first week of school to be busy but what I didn't expect was hockey getting moved up an hour each day (making me the single-chauffeur responsible for getting there on time), and the flu-bug to hit our house! The only good thing about Evan being sick most of the weekend was that our busy weekend schedule was significantly reduced to nothing to allow my little monkey to recover! Although I was sad that I couldn't meet with my Club Gals on Saturday :o( I'll see you next weekend ladies!!

Today I wanted to share 2 of the samples I've created for my September 26th Fall Birthday & Thank You Stamp-A-Stack! If you are in need of some cards for the upcoming season...this class is for you! Registration will be open until Sept 21st only!

I love the card with 'belated birthday' wishes... I seem to always need a bunch of these throughout the year! I'll be the first to admit that I'm not very good with keeping up with the calendar in this regard!!

Guests will get to make 10 cards with coordinating envelopes! All supplies are provided, and materials precut for you however guests MUST bring their own Snail Adhesive or comprable tape runner to keep the class timing on track! Contact me ASAP if you are interested in this event and need a snail runner or refill!

Cost of the event is $20 with a $15 credit toward an order placed at the conclusion of the class! 10 cards for just $5!!! What a steal!!

Have a great day everyone - thanks for stopping by!

Twinkle Tuesday & Back To School!

I'm starting to understand WHY parents LOVE this day... 1st Day Back To School!

As much as we've really enjoyed a busy summer of camps & FUN - it's definitely time to get back to a regular routine and get the brain thinking about something other than waterslides and campfires!

My Twinkle Tuesday project this week is another one of my favorites from past years! Can you tell that I am reluctant to share many of my new projects at this point as they will all be part of my upcoming clubs/classes and events! I will share them as soon as I possibly can WITHOUT ruining the surprise for my event guests :o)

This card uses the stamp set Season Of Joy and it is a very, very popular choice amongst stampers because it is so versatile and easy to use! I combined the colors Real Red with Old Olive and Very Vanilla. I also did a lot of cutting for this card! My favorite part of the card however is the Chunky Essentials Glitter in the flower centers! So much fun!

Enjoy your Holiday sample today!

The BIG NEWS part of my post!

It is BIG NEWS! Today is the launch of the sparkly new Holiday Mini! This Mini is incredible, with 40 (yes 40!) pages of warm Fall & Winter limited time stamp sets, wall decor, paper & accessories! Click on the Mini above to view this amazing source of Holiday inspiration! Pls Note: that it does take a few quick minutes to download the Mini the first time you try it!

There is truly something for everyone in this Mini when you consider the 'traditional' products Stampin' Up! customers have become accustom to seeing PLUS the addition of some new product lines!!

Announcing...

Simply Adorned - an exclusive line of charms & chains that allow you to customize the interior of the charms with your stamped art!!

Build-A-Bear - Stampin' Up! has teamed up with the Build-A-Bear Workshop to bring you an exciting & exclusive collection of products you and the children in your life will enjoy!

My Digital Studio - has arrived! Creativity goes digital with 'My Digital Studio'. Use Stampin' Up! exclusive images in this innovative & easy-to-use software studio to make creating cards, photo albums, scrapbooks and so many other wonderful projects even simpler!

Twinkle Tuesdays + BIG NEWS TODAY!

Let's start with Twinkle Tuesdays...I'll be back later tonight with an update on the BIG NEWS part of my post heading :o)

This was probably on of my very favorite Holidya cards from last year! The inspiration was taken from SCS with a variety of projects made using the amazing 3 Flower Punch to create Holiday images!

Like this card? Come to a class and I can show you how to make it! Email me at lisaburns@rogers.com anytime for more information!

Enjoy your Twinkle Tuesday Holiday sample of the week!