Black Sunday~Holiday Shopping Blog Candy

Good Morning Everyone!

Hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving!!!

I’d like to give away some Blog Candy!!!! That’s always fun, don’t you think?

Here is what I will be giving:

Dear Friend Stamp Set, Fall Flair Stamp Set & Anchored Rub-on’s

   

All you have to do is go to my website and place a $50 online order and then leave a comment on my blog. I will have one winner that will win the two stamp sets and a package of Rub-On’s and full color instructions for a class (via email) that I will be offering soon. That winner will be selected by Random.org on November 30th!!!!

Then I will have ten  (yes, you heard me right) more winners for the FREE Class (instructions via email) with  a qualifying merchandise order of $50 and a comment on my blog. I will use random.org to select those winners as well.

Happy Shopping and Good Luck!!!! Make sure to view the Holiday Extravaganza Sale and also the Clearance Rack as well. You can get some great deals there.

You can start shopping now right Here …

Thanks for checking in and as always have a ….

Stampinglee Good Day!!!

Snow Swirled in Eggplant

Good Morning Everyone,

Welcome to another Stamping 411 Challenge. I hope you’ll take the time to play along. All you have to do is follow the sketch and submit it to www.stamping411.blogspot.com

Here is the sketch:

…and here is my interpretation………..

It features the “Snow Swirled Set by Stampin’ Up! and Elegant Eggplant for the color.

I used one of the little sizzix dies for the snowflake and found a little purple rhinestone brad in my stash to place in the center. Sweet!!! Then I topped it off with some Eggplant Ribbon and there you go.

Don’t you love how everything falls together when you’re using Stampin’ Up! colors? I do!!

Oh, let’s not forget my favorite embossing folder the “Petals a Plenty”. Love, love, love it!!!

Saying is from the “many Merry Messages” Set

Dimensions are: Elegant Eggplant 4 1/4" x 11"-Whisper White Mat 2 3/4x 4 1/4- Elegant Eggplant Mat 2 7/8" x 3 3/8" and the image piece is 2 3/4" x 3 1/4"

Thanks for stopping by and as always…

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

More Blog Candy from Stamping 411

 

Hi Everyone,

As most of you might know I am one of the Operators over at Stampin 411. Make sure to hop on over there and leave a comment for some blog candy. Read below!!!

Make sure to leave it on the post below on the Stamping411 Blog Here

The operators here at Stamping 411 wanted to take a minute to tell you how much we appreciate ALL of you who visit our blog.

Some of you play along with our challenges each week, some every so often. Some of you we KNOW look at that sketch and want to play along but never get to it – trust us, we can relate to that! And some of you are wonderful readers who just enjoy the ideas and tutorials shared.

ALL of you have played a part in the success of this blogging venture of teaching the basics of stamping and sharing what we LOVE to do. We love that you come back here time and time again to share your comments and creativity with us. It makes our hearts happy to know that you are having fun here. For all of that, we are grateful!

So grateful in fact that we have decided to do a little Thanksgiving Weekend Blog Candy Giveaway!

Yes, all seven of our operators have offered up a different THANKSGIVING GIFT to you – so here’s what YOU need to do to be entered into the giveaway……..

Leave us a comment on THIS post only and tell us what you LOVE about Stamping 411! We want to know why you come back week after week. We are also interested in hearing from you about our future together – do you want more tutorials? What kind? Would you like us to add a mid-week color challenge or other challenge? OR are you lovin’ the blog just as it is?

We will take all the feedback and comments and use it to make Stamping 411 even better than it already is. AND, for the blog candy, we will draw 7 individual winners who will each receive ONE of these gifts:

Goody-Goody Gumdrops Stamp Set

Heartfelt Thanks Stamp Set

Dream a Little Stamp Set

Sweet Dreams Stamp Set

Botanical Blooms Stamp Set

Polka Dot Punches Stamp Set and Accessories Package (paper and ribbon)

Sublime SU! Ribbon Bundle

The drawing will take place on Monday morning, November 30^th via Random.org. We will announce the winners here on the blog at that time so you have four whole days to visit and comment!

We can’t wait to hear from you and we also hope you and your families have a wonderful, blessed Thanksgiving!

~~Your Stamping 411 Operators Team

 

Thanks for stopping by ….now have a…

Stampinglee Good Weekend!

Happy Thanksgiving!….and reminder only 4 days left!!

Good Moring Everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I hope that you will be spending the day with family and friends and just enjoying the day. We will be spending ours with our youngest son and some close friends. We will miss our other son, his beautiful wife and our two grandchildren….but we will see them very soon!!!! So Happy Thanksgiving to Chad, Melita, Chase and Kayla!!! We love you!

I wanted to share a few cards I received from a few of my friends/customers.

This one is from Rose Ann….she did an awesome job with this set. I love everything about it!!! The colors, the tearing, the sponging and especially that it came from her. I love ya girlfriend!!!

This one is from Amy….she is a tremendous talent as well. At first I thought she made her own Spectrum Pad but what she did was tear the three colors and fit them together for the image piece. I just love the look of this. Thanks so much for thinking of me Amy!!! I hope you have a Great Thanksgiving with your two new baby twin boys. that’s right, Amy just became a grandmother of darling little boy twins….now that’s something to be thankful for!!!

Don’t forget the Online Extravaganza Sale…it’s happening now at my online store.

Click here to view the products and to get to my site. Remember it's only while supplies last. This is a great to way to do a little Holiday shopping for your crafty Friends or Yourself!!

You can also click on the links below to see it in the specified categories (links under the pictures).

              30%                          40%                          50%
Card making bundles Scrapbooking Bundles

Accessories

Definitely Decorative

Thanks so much for visiting and hope to see you back soon.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

…and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Ultimate Stampers Starter Kit

Good Morning Everyone!

Just look at one of the Special Deals I have on my Stampin’ Up! Website. this is perfect for the Beginner, Intermediate or totally experienced Stamper. What a GREAT deal this is!

Ultimate Stampers Starter Kit
#120289

Price until November 30th or supplies run out .. $76.62 that’s over a $50 savings!!!

Catalog Price : $127.7
Want to stamp but don't know where to start? We've got your Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle right here! Containing Best Wishes & More, Eight Great Greetings, and On a Pedestal stamp sets, plus Earth Elements Stampin’ Spots, Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2” x 11”), Whisper White card stock (8-1/2” x 11”), Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon, and Flower Designer brads, you'll be in stamping heaven--all for 40% off the retail value!!! Now that’s a deal!!! What a great Christmas Gift this would be and it can be ordered online here at my Stampin’ Up! Store and will be shipped directly to you.

Don’t delay…I have a feeling these will run out quickly!!!

Order here

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful and Blessed Thanksgiving.

…and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Swap Shares

Good Morning Everyone!!!

I’d like to share a few swaps from my Jacksonville STARZ Downline Meeting last night.

First up is Christina: Didn’t she do an awesome job with the punches? So pretty!

Tammy: Tammy did a little Faux Tile and also demonstrated the Technique as well for our group members. I love the non traditional choice of colors….it’s beautiful in person.

Pamela: This was Pamela’s first swap with us. She did an outstanding job with this set….so clean and crisp.

Sharon: This is an awesome Gift Card Holder…I love this. I hate to even think about giving it away but I have just the right person to give it to.

Gina: Tree cut out and lots of shimmer mist….very sparkly! You can’t see in the picture but she actually used a texturs pate to texturize the Mulberry paper in the background….it very unique and very sparkly!!

Margie: Love these little Snowmen…Margie shared that her husband loved glitter on cards!!! It takes a big man to admit that!! this card it too cute and so Margie!!!

Joy: Hey I just realized she used the “Joy” ornament….I should have known! So pretty with a Vellum overlay. Great job!!!

….and mine…I used the Snow Swirled Stamp Set and embossed the tree, dry embossed the background and used some of our gorgeous 1 1/4” stripped Grosgrain Ribbon with a pearl to top it off from our Pretties Kit.

Hope you enjoyed some of my groups work. They are a great group of Girls.

That’s it for today…..

Here’s wishing all of you a Wonderful and Safe Thanksgiving.

….until next time….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!!!

Online Extravaganza 1 Week Only!!

Hi Everyone!!

Check this out!! Stampin’ Up! is having a Huge Sale!!

Oh My Gosh!!!! I just couldn't wait to share............
We're having a Huge Holiday Sale!
Get up to 50 percent off select products and product bundles. But hurry-the Online Extravaganza ends November 30th!!!!
Visit my Online Store to get great deals now!

Click here to view the products and get to my site. Remember it's only while supplies last. This is a great to way to do a little Holiday shopping for your crafty Friends or Yourself!!

You can also click on the links below to see it in the specified categories (links under the pictures).

               30%                            40%                        50%
        Card making bundles                  Scrapbooking Bundles   

                                                                                                                         Accessories

    Definitely Decorative

...if that's not enough.....you can also visit the "Clearance Rack" too!

  Click Here for the Clearance Rack

That’s it for today!!! Thanks so much for stopping by I hope to see you back real soon.

…and as always…

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!!!!

Cardinal Christmas

Good Morning Everyone!

Welcome to yet another Sketch Challenge from Stamping 411

I hope you will take the time to play along this week. The sketch was done by our illustrious Sketch Artist Selene Kempton. Doesn’t she do a fabulous job???

Without further ado….here is the sketch for the week:

 

…and here is my interpretation.:

When I first saw this sketch I knew exactly what set I would use. I chose Cardinal Christmas by Stampin’ Up! Isn’t the Bird exquisite?

It’s kind of like magic when you look at these sketch's and go through the Stampin’ Up! Catalog, so what I do….kind of see what fits. It’s pretty easy for the most part. I’ve started taking my sketches with me for Doc Appointments…Hair Appointments, you name it. If I have some time I’m figuring it out. So before I sat down to stamp I had figures out what I would do on paper. So cool!!! I hope you’ll play along!

Here are the Cardstock Sizes:

Real Red Card Base: 5 1/2”x 8 1/2 “ Stamped with Red form the Cardinal Christmas Set

Very Vanilla Strip 1” x 4 1/4”  Embossed using out Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder and the Big Shot

Designer Series Paper 1” x 4 1/4”

Old Olive 2 3/4” 3 1/2” Embossed with the Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder

Vanilla Circle 3 3/4” Stamped the Cardinal Image and colored with Markers

Stamp Sets:

Cardinal Christmas, Itty Bitty Backgrounds.

Ink: Black Stazon

Markers

Thanks for stopping by, make sure to visit Stamping 411 to see just what the other “Operators” are up to.

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

We Have a Winner!

Good Morning Everyone!

Wow!! I can’t get over the response for my little favor box. I’m just overwhelmed with your kindness.

The Winner of this cute little Box is “Adair Svoboda” and she said:

“This is darling, Lee!!! It is so bright and festive! As for what I would put in it...I would put a piece of jewelry like a bracelet in it. It would be the perfect size).

Congratulations Adair and if you wouldn’t mind…send me your snail mail address so that I can send this to you next week!!

So who is the little bracelet and box going to?

Thanks everyone for playing along and leaving such wonderful comments. I will have to do this more often.

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!!

This Fancy Favor Box Could Be Yours…..

Good Morning Everyone,

How would you like to get this little box as a gift from me? Just leave a comment and tell me what you would put in it if you win. I’m interested to see what everyone has in mind for this darling little box. I will announce the winner on Thursday. Don’t forget to leave your contact info for me to get back with you.

We will be making this at my Stamp Camp this weekend.

This is made with the Big Shot from Stampin’ Up! and the Fancy Favor Box Die. It’s one of Shelli’s Signature Collections. Isn’t it sweet?

You cannot believe how easy this was to put together. Just fold and tape….that’s it. I used an ornament stamp form the Delightful Decorations Set and our Ornament Punch for the Ornament, added a rhinestone and a little of or new Red Dotted Grosgrain and you’ve got it made. I’ll be putting a little something in this for someone special.

Thanks for stopping by and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Santa in Flight

Good Morning Everyone!

I have another Stamp Camp Share for you today featuring the “Wandering Words Stamp Set.

I inked the Santa and his Reindeer in Chocolate chip then removed the ink with a blender pen from the Santa and his sleigh, and applied some Ruby Red with my Ruby Red Marker. Huffed on it and stamped on white. I then mounted a piece of Vellum on over that and stamped some little snowflakes in Versamark. I sprinkled Heat and Stick onto that snowflakes and heated…then poured some Dazzling Diamonds over to adhere to the Heat and Stick. Heat just a tad more to set and you’ve got great sparkly snowflakes with the greatest detail!!!

The colors are Ruby Red and Chocolate Chip. the strip at the bottom of the card is run through the Big Shot with my Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder……you know it’s my all time favorite.

The ribbon was fun to do and I just made loops and stuck in place with glue dots.

That’s all for now. Don’t forget if you’re in my Jacksonville, Florida area and would like to attend my camp this weekend just let me know.

….and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Lovely as a Tree

Good Morning Everyone,

I will share a card today that features the Lovely as a Tree Stamp set. If you are a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator or Customer you must own this set.

It was the first set I purchased when I started stamping and it’s still my all time favorite.

I will be doing this card at my Christmas Stamp Camp this weekend. If you’re in the area I’d love to have you.

This is done with a black card base, a basic gray mat and stamped in black. Lots of glitter and sparkle to this one.

This card was inspired by Melinda Carmain.

Thanks for visiting and as always…

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Pun Fun Cutie!!

Good Morning Everyone and welcome to another challenge from The Stamping 411 Operators. I hope you’ll play along and also take the time to see what the other Operators are doing.

Here is this weeks sketch:

…and my interpretation……

For this fun card I used the “Pun Fun” set from Stampin’ Up!

The base of the care is Melon Mambo and cut at 4 1/4” x 11 and score at 5 1/2”

I then did a mats measuring 4x 5 1/4 for the black and 3 3/4 x 5 for the white which is stamped with the Polka Dot Background Stamp.

The Image piece is actually a scrap of Watercolor Paper and measures 2 1/2 square. I stamped the image in Black Stazon and used my Watercolor pencils and Aqua Painter to color in the image. I just love using our watercolor paper and coloring that way. The Melon Mambo and Black Mats are cut to 2 1/2” square.

That’s about it, I’ hope you’ve enjoyed your visit and will come back soon.

Don’t forget to visit Stamping 411 and play along.

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!!!

Want to earn extra Cash?

The holidays are a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family. Here are some great reasons to join now!

• You will get a 20 percent discount on your Stamping Supplies!
• You receive Instant Income…..
• If you hold a few workshops, you could make some extra money to pay for your holiday spending! And it wouldn't have to stop there-you can keep doing workshops after the holidays and continue bringing in extra cash.
• Be your own Boss and call your own hours. Have the flexibility to go to your children's games or events.
• Earn Stampin’ Up’s Incentive Trip…that’s right….every year they give away Incentive Trips. In 20010 it will be an Alaskan Cruise!!!
• Receive Stampin’ Up! Publications full of fabulous ideas (only available to Demonstrators)
• Be able to attend Stampin’ Up! Regional Conference, Leadership Conference and Convention. These events are fabulous. It’s such an incredibly fun experience and you learn so much!!!
• Get Support from me and become part of my fabulous Team!
• If you’ve been on the fence about joining Stampin' Up!, I suggest  buying the Starter Kit as a Christmas present to yourself! (Or ask for the Starter Kit as a gift from a family member(s).
• The Starter Kit is only the beginning-being a demonstrator is a gift that keeps on giving. The "gift" gives you a Starter Kit with fabulous products, an opportunity to make extra money, and the chance to be part of a creative and sharing community of demonstrators who love what they do. Plus, through March 31, new recruits can choose the Digital+ Starter Kit-the new Starter Kit that contains My Digital Studio!

Sound exciting?? It is! Let me know if you’re interested or just take the plunge and go here and sign up. Don’t forget my Recruit is Stampingleeyours, what else would it be?

Thanks for stopping by and don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

A Wish for Peace

Good Morning Everyone,

Today I’d like to share a card I did for a new customer. She wanted to do a card similar to the one in the Stampin’ Up! Catalog featuring “A Wish for You” Stamp Set. She is very new to Stamping and asked if I’d do a card and keep it simple and duplicatable. We decided to go with the same design as in the book which is Sage Shadow and change the background mat to chocolate chip. She wanted to be able to stamp in one color to keep it simple…so we did Chocolate Chip Ink and CC Ribbon. She wanted Dazzling Diamonds on it to. So here is the slightly revised card for Susan.

Have you looked in the Stampin’ Up! Catalog for inspiration lately? Let me tell you it’s there. If you’d like to take a peek at the catalog you can download it on my sidebar.

Let me know if I can be of any help with your Holiday Card Making.

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Baby Boy Onesie’s

Good Morning Everyone,

I was in need of two Baby Cards. One for my Dear Friend Lisa who is having a Baby Boy. I am having a Baby Shower for her and it will be her invite (if she likes it).

My other Dear Friend Amy’s daughter just had twin Baby Boys. So I added an extra Bunny on her card.

I sure hope they like them. I just couldn’t resist this little onesie….it’s so soft and pretty, and the Finial Press Embossing Folder from Stampin’ Up! was just the right thing to finish it off.

I was inspired by Donna over at Butternut Sage Design.

Thanks so much for stopping by and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!!

Three Little Words

Here is the second card for my Start to Finish Class this week.

I love the simplicity of it and love the Melon Mambo and Black. Striking isn’t it. I know it’s simple but that’s what I was shooting for as I wanted to showcase this yummy Night and Day Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!

Isn’t it Fabulous??

Thanks for stopping by and have a ………..

Stamping Lee Good Day!

Eastern Blooms Start to Finish Class

Good Morning Everyone,

Every month I have a “Start to Finish Class” for my customers. In this class I give color handouts of the cards we will be making with all of the dimensions. I then give them cardstock and they complete the cards from start to finish. I think it has really helped some of my customers feel more confident in cutting for themselves. After all I want them to use what they purchase.

Here is one of the cards (I keep them simple) we will be doing at this months class. it features the Eastern Blooms set and our Trio Flower Punch. Quick, easy and fun.  It’s done with our Melon Mambo and Black Cardstock, a little paper piercing and voila! I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks for stopping by and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Glitter~Glitter~ Everywhere!!!

Good Morning Everyone!

Can I just tell you how much I love this Ornament Punch? Well I do!!!

I decided to use this for my Stampin 411 sketch challenge this week. I hope you like it.

Here is the sketch…done by our fantabulous Selene!!!

….and here is my interpretation…………

I first started with my fold over which is 5 1/2” x 8 1/2” and used my Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder from Stampin’ Up! I then cut the two strips to 1 -1/2” by 3- 3/4” and 1- 1/2”x 4-1/4”

My mats are cut to 2” square and 2 1/4” square. I punched an ornament with the Ornament Punch and cut in half. I used lots of dimensionals to make it pop which is sometimes difficult for tone on tone cards but hopefully I’ve achieved it. I did use some Dazzling Diamonds applied with a 2-way glue pen and also some of our Fine Supernova Glitter for the Ornament. The sentiment is from “Berry Christmas.

Okay, now that you’ve visited with me I hope you’ll go on over to Stamping 411 and see what the other Operators are doing and also play along. We’d love to have you.

Thanks for stopping by and as always….

Have a Stampinglee Good Day!

Buy a Gift….Receive a Gift…..it’s that EASY!!

Check out the special Stampin’ Up! Is offering…..it’s fabulous!!!

Dates: November 1, 2009-January 4, 2010

Details: You'll love the convenience of our Holiday Gift-Giving Guide! With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbors, and more, it's your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs.

When you spend $50 on products in the guide, you'll get a Décor Elements for FREE (up to a $16.95 value)!

You can download the Gift Giving Guide on my blog at the top right hand side. Click on the link below to direct you to my blog.

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Things to Remember:

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** Upon spending $50 in qualifying merchandise, you may enter the Décor Element of your choice. If you forget to enter the free Décor Element, Online Ordering will prompt you to add your free item.

** Deadlines:

**Phone: Monday, January 4, 2010; 6:50 PM (MT)

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FAQs
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A: Yes! For every $50 a customer spends on products in the Gift-Giving Guide, she can choose a Décor Element valued up to $16.95.

Q: Does a customer have to spend $50 on products in the Gift-Giving Guide to qualify or can she spend $50 on any Stampin' Up! products?
A: In order to qualify for the free Décor Element, a customer must purchase $50 worth of products from the Gift-Giving Guide.

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Thanks for stopping by and as always have a ……

Stampinglee Good Day!

Just a little funny!!! Must Read!!!

Sometimes you have to wonder….

I have a little story to share with all of you today. It’s something that happened to me at one of our local Food and retail chains here in Jacksonville, Florida last week.

I will refer to me as “Me” and the Retail Store and “CS”.

I was going to have a Christmas Card Camp on Friday and Saturday and decided because it was Halloween and getting a bit cooler I would make Chili for my girls. So off I go to the RS and get the goodies I need to make it. While there I see they have these gorgeous Apples for sale at $1.00 a pound……oh, I thought to myself….self…you need to make an apple cake…the girls will love it.

So I bundled up several apples in a bag and proceed to the check out. As the cashier weighed them I noticed they rang up at $1.78 a pound and not the $1.00 a pound as  offered. I question it and the cashier said it was alright…..well no it wasn’t!!! I checked the receipt and she rang my Apples up as Tomatoes.

She (CS)totaled me out and the sent me over to the Service Desk to wait in line to resolve the issue. I waited patiently and was greeted by three(3) Customer Service People. I told them what happened and they all looked at each other and one said: “Well you know Apples weigh more than Tomatoes”! They all concurred that, that was correct.

I kind of shook my head in disbelief and said: we’re not talking about a weight issue we’re talking about a price issue. They assure me they were right and that “Apples weighed more than Tomatoes”. Man!!! I didn’t buy any Tomatoes!!! Besides I told them a pound is a pound is a pound!!!

CS finally agreed to refund me part of the money but only because I was raising a stink…not because of me being right. They still believed that Apples weigh more than Tomatoes!!…..and I suppose they do but what the heck did that have to do with anything?

I'm taken to a different register for this transaction and CS hands me $1 and some change…now I know it’s not right, but she wants me to sign the refund receipt….I ask to see the receipt and the original receipt…on the first on it said “Tomatoes” 3.26#” and on the second receipt  it said “Apples” 3.91#!!!! Okay Houston we have another problem!!! Now I’ve got all three(3) CS people there and you’re not going to believe what the argument was for the extra weight????? You got it!!! APPLES WEIGH MORE THAT TOMATOES!!!!!!!!

I can’t believe I caved in but I did,I had things to do and cakes to bake!!!

I sure hope my Girls enjoyed that cake. I was drained by the end of that outing.

So remember that very Important lesson I learned……Apples Weigh more than Tomatoes!!!!

I hope you enjoyed my little story now have a …

Stampinglee Good Day!