Attention

HI Everyone I hope that you had a great Christmas! I did it was so nice to be surrounded by family, eating great food and doing the backstroke in a sea of toys brought by the big man in Red.

Just a couple things. The Holiday mini is slowly coming to an end and the Occasions Mini will be starting in January along with the Sale a Bration. There are some items that will be carrying over to the new catalog
click here and some will be discontinued so this will be your last chance to get them. Here are a couple of items that are going away that you just might have to buy yourself as a late Christmas gift.

                                 The stitched Stocking Stamp set and Stocking Builder Punch                              

spice Cake DSP which I love

Hand Penned Stamp Set  which is so nice for every Holiday

These are only a couple of the ones leaving so click on the mini above and see if there is anything else you must have before they leave forever. Also don't forget about the Clearance Rack up to 80 % off! There are some great items on sale and they have just added more to choose from so don't miss out!!!!Click on the Clearance Rack below and it will take you to my website to see all that is available.

I hope you all have a Happy New Year and that you get all you wish for in the coming year! 

Mitzi

                                                                               

Clearance Rack Blitz

WOW! Is all I can say! There are some great deals on our Clearance Rack right now! You must check it out! Lots of punches, ribbons, paper, and embellishments! Click on the picture above and check it out and you can order right on my site. If you have any questions please contact me. I hope everyone is having a great season that is not too hectic!

Have a great Day!

Mitzi

Fabric Wreath

I am ALL about Christmas right now and Decking the Halls! I made this wreath this year which was so easy and really pretty.



1. Take 1 fat quarter (I find that Stmapin Ups fat quarters are bigger than what you get at another fabric store it is 27x18) cut it in 2 inch strips

2. Take a round styro foam circle and hot glue the fabric to it. I Hot glued it on the back to start each piece and then wrapped it around and then glued again to end each piece.

3.Taking a different pattern make 15 flowers from the Fun Flowers Bigz L Die cut or your favorite flower die.

4. Using your paper piercer pierce a hole in the center and put in an antique brad.

5. I then wet my hand and roughed up the edges of the flower to fluff it out and give it a vintage look and sprayed it with fabric starch to stay.

6. Take about 4 inches of coordinating ribbon and glue it to the back to hang.

Simple Easy and a piece you can have for years to come, as well an easy gift.
If you have any questions please email or go to my website to order.

Stampin Up Products used today:

Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric  124065

Fun Flowers Bigz L die     121812

Antique Brads     117273

Paper-Piercing Tool     116631

Hope you are enjoying your day and Happy Stamping!!!

Mitzi

Poppy Flower Pin/Hair Clip

HI Stampers
I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast! I know I did! I really enjoyed spending time with the ones I love and enjoying such Amazing food!! And now today I am decking the halls and ready for the man in the big red suit!

Today I have made a simple Poppy Flower with red and green felt for a fun Holiday pin or hair clip.

1. Using the Circles Die #2  use the 2 inch circle and cut out 5. Then use the Fun Flowers and cut out the little flower for the center of your poppy.

2. Using your hot glue gun put the glue in the center of the circle and fold. Do this with only 4 of the circles set 1 circle aside.

3.Then using the hot glue put it in the center of the half circle and fold again.

4. Hot glue each of the 4 folded circles onto the circle you set aside.

5.Next glue your small flower to the center of your poppy flower.

6. Finally glue your flower to the clip/pin.

Other side

Again your finished product! And you can do them in any color! Great for gifts and I am going to make a ton for my daughter!!! I found the pin/clip at Hobby Lobby and they are always on sale. I love the fact that they are a pin or hair clip. You can wear them on a hat, your purse, gloves, jacket, I could go on and on! 

Stampin Up products I used in today's project:

Fun Flowers Bigz L Die 121812

Circles #2 Originals Die 114526

I hope that everyone has a great day and wonderful Holiday season! For questions or to order email me or click on my online store.

Happy Stamping! 

Mitzi

Advent Calendar

Hi Stampers

I have today to show you the beast of a project in which I LOVE but it was a challenge!  Not so much that it was a challenge because I love a challenge but it took some time and I am one to like instant gratification so I wanted it done! I am so glad I will have this beautiful piece for years to come.

The products in which I used for this project were:
                                                         25 and Counting Clear Mount 123794
                                                          also available in wood mount
                                                           

                                                       Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die

                                                          Jolly bingo Bits clear mount 121187
                                                          also available in wood mount.
                                                          I used these stamps to decorate the inside
                                                          of the frame and some outside.

Paper and ink: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Red Riding Hod and Garland Green

Accessories: mini jingle bells, mini clothes pins, and basic rhinestones

Hope you are enjoying your Holiday and Have a Happy Thanksgiving! May you be Blessed with all you wish for with family and friends surrounding you on this beautiful day.

Happy Stamping

Mitzi 

Promotions!!!

HI Ladies,

Stampin UP has 2 great promotions going on right now! 

First the Big Shot Promotion they have decided to continue through November 11th. It is such a great deal and if you already have a Big Shot or are not interested in getting one you can get $100 in Free Stampin Up products! Whether you are a hobby stamper or want to make it your business now is the time to become a Demonstrator with this great deal! Your quarterly quota you must meet is $300 which is about $100 a month so if you are already spending about this much why not do it with a 20 % off discount. You will be on my team and we can get together monthly to brainstorm and learn new techniques together. You get a monthly Stampin Magazine and link in to the Stampin Up community with tons of ideas and tutorials. As well you get to order all the new products coming out up to a month earlier . Don't let this pass you by. Click out the link below

Also from November 1 thru December 15 you can get and additional $35 in FREE Stampin UP Products with an order of $350 so essentially you would be getting $85 in FREE product! What a great deal! You can get products so that you can make Christmas gifts for family and friends or just goodies for yourself. Get together with girlfriends and put your order together to make the total if you don't want to spend this much on your own. Click is the link below. 

I would like to place an order tomorrow November 3rd so please let me know if anyone is interested in ordering any products. Don't forget Christmas is coming and if you are interested in making your Christmas cards now is the time to order so you have enough time to get them made and out. 

Have an awesome afternoon!

DIY Paper Pumkins

Hello Stampers

I have missed you all. I have been busy with several things that have come up in life but I am back!
With the Fall season here and I just LOVE Fall I am putting up this DIY to make pumpkins. They are so easy and fun. You can make traditional orange but I just love using the Designer Series Paper and adding a little flair.




Supplies Needed for this DIY:

-Stampin UP Designer Series Paper (DSP) I used the Spice Cake in the Holiday Mini (124003)
-Coordinating Card stock
-Coordinating Ribbon pg. 194-195 Idea Book Catalog (IBC)
-Brads 104336
-Glue Dots 103683
-Stampin Marker/Pencil
-Crop a Dile 108362
- Extra Large Oval Punch 119859
-Crimper 101618
Ok now that you have all your supplies Here we go...

1. Take your DSP and cut it to 5 1/2 x11
2. The cut out 11 1 inch pieces
3. Stack 10 and place one aside for later use for the stem of your pumpkin



4. Take your crop a dile and make a hole punch in each end of your stack of DSP













 



5. Now cut a piece of ribbon about 8 inches long and place one of your brad in one end. The ribbon will be the stem of your pumpkin.

       

6. Decide which side of your DSP that you would like on the outside. Put the ribbon through both the top and bottom holes of the paper with the side you choose on the outside.

7. Pull down the top part of the paper as much as you like to determine the shape.

8. Then start to fan our your pieces.


9. Once you have fanned out your pieces tie a knot in the ribbon and cut on an angle.


10. Now take coordinating Card stock and make your leaves. Punch out two large ovals.





11. Fold your ovals in half and run through the crimper



12. Take your last strip of DSP and cut 3 skinny strips down to the bottom leaving about 1 inch


13. Take a stampin Marker or pencil if you don't have a marker and roll each strip around in and it will leave a nice curl.



14. Glue dot each leave together and then the stem on the bottom.


15. Finally, glue dot your leaves and stem to your pumpkin


They are so cute and easy before you know it you will have made a whole pumpkin patch!!!

My girlfriend Jessica Truly also posted my DIY on her website so check it out.
It is called Storyboard Wedding  and it is a gorgeous website of great ideas for your wedding or any other special events that you may be having come up in your life. Amazing DIY highlights from your engagement to dresses, cake and decor to make your big day really special. Thanks again Jessica!

Have a great Day and see you soon.

Mitzi

New August Promotion I am so excited to share August's promotion with you!!  It is a really great deal! During August, get a FREE package of Stampin’ Up!’s® exclusive Designer Series Paper—a $10.95 value—when you buy three! Choose from a wide variety of designs and colors available in the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog and 2011 Summer Mini Catalog.  Find a Designer Series Paper for every crafting occasion, every crafting project, and every creative mood.  These are all found on page 185-6 in the catalog.  We are also including the Nautical Expedition found in the summer mini!  If you are interested in taking advantage of this offer and want to save on shipping, I can add it to my order on the 4th.   TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS LIMITED-TIME OFFER  AND CONTACT ME TODAY! Page ITEM NUMBER Description 8* 122343 Nautical Expedition 185 122367 Paisley Petals 185 122357 Beau Château 185 122354 Pocketful of Posies 185 122355 Domestic Goddess 185 124339 Just Add Cake 185 122351 Frightful Sight 185 122352 Timeless Portrait 185 122350 Berry Blossoms 185 122342 Beyond the Garden 185 122359 Well Worn 186 122347 Nursery Nest 186 122349 Letters to Santa 186 122348 Big Top Birthday I have been super busy these past couple of weeks so I plan to get back on the horse and get some great cards and techniques to you! I hope to find you all well and staying cool in the heat! Mitzi Gilooly

Join Stampin Up~

Now is the time to join Stampin Up! It is such a great deal right now to join a wonderful team and family of Creating! This deal ends on July 31st so act now! If you have ever considered joining do it now whether it be to support your habit or make a few extra dollars. I have to say that I have been Demonstrating for over a year now and I absolutely love it! I have met so many great women and learned so many great things along with getting a great discount to support my love of stamping and crafting. For more details contact me. Have a great day!!!
Rubber Hugs
Mitzi Gilooly

$99 Starter Kit + Free Project Kit! During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit—valued at $185—comes with the following high-quality products: Easy Events Clear-Mount Set* Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set* Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper* Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon* Note Cards (20) Clear-Mount Block C Blender Pen (1) SNAIL Adhesive Business supplies *Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog! Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit—a $40 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful—isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer. Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit—all for just $99! Contact me to get started today.

Kids Card Workshop

I hope to find everyone doing great! I have been getting prepared for a Children's Workshop and I think it is going to be a blast! I have 14 children coming 8 girls and 6 boys and it is going to be one rowdy night I am sure.  I have decided to gender specify their crafts to keep them interested and here are the cards that they are going to make.

They are both punch art which I am sure the kiddos will love. If you have little ones these would be some fun cards for you to make with them. I hope that you enjoy and Have a Great Day!

xoxo

Mitzi

Pinwheels

Pinwheels just say summertime to me.  I am also just loving the new in colors I can't help but use them in every card I am making lately! This pinwheel is super easy to make just cut a square at 2.5 by 2.5 and then cut a slit from each corner almost to the center and fold in. I also wrapped ribbon around the candy stick to add a little flair. To curl your sentiment I just used my bone folder and pulled it over the paper on each end on the opposite side and it curls so easy!!!

Stampin Up has created a new stamp sets and Designer Series Paper with the pinwheels that are just adorable! You can also make a lollipops, umbrellas, pinwheels, the ideas are endless!

Card Supplies

Card Stock: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper

Stamp sets: Swirls and Curls Verses (Hostess Set Summer Mini)

Accessories: Candy sticks, Glimmer Brads, Pretty in Pink 1/8" taffeta ribbon

Hope you are enjoying your Summer!

Have a Great Day!

Mitzi

      

New Catalog is Here!

I have been doing Stampin UP for 3 years now but this is my first year as a Demonstrator with a new Catalog going Live! I am really excited there are 5 new In Colors, lots of pretty new ribbon, some great new stamp sets and of course accessories and tools! I just love Stampin Up they really step it up every year and make the new catalog and products better than the last! 

Also, during July you can join the Stampin Up family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time starter kit is valued at $185 and comes with the following products:

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

Plus if you join in July you get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit which is a $40 value! 

There are so many great benefits at being a Demonstrator whether it be to support your habit (like me) or to be a real money maker! YOU can make it what you want it to be! You get benefits like 20% off all of your purchases , bundle discounts, a free monthly magazine and a Stampin Up community to get ideas and learn techniques talk shop and make friends. Contact me for more details or click HERE and join now!

Have a great day and enjoy checking out all the new goodies you can invest in!

Rubber Huggs! 

Mitzi