November Class

Just a reminder about November's Class. It is this Wednesday at 6:00 November 4th. I have 2 great card projects planned. One is with Sweet Treat Cups #116802 and our second card we will be embossing.

Our challenge table is again optional. If you do participate, we will draw a name from the basket and the winner will be able to pick something from the catalog for $10.00/under.

I'm planning an extra class in mid/late November. I thought we would do a stamp-a-stack. We will have several card designs (holiday designs) about 8 to 10. You can do them all or just a few. Each card you make will be $1.25 including Stampin Up clear envelope.

If you like any of the ideas, you can order the supplies needed for your cards and do them at home, or I will have a "card making evening" or "afternoon" in early December and we can do 25 cards for $20.00. I would need a confirmation from you if we go the "card making evening" route. I will have embossing ideas, color combo ideas, bling ideas and holiday picture card ideas (when you include a photo).

Please save this site for reference to up coming classes.

I've also added some pictures of card ideas that we saw at regionals and a group picture. I don't look to good in the picture, but we had a great time. I will post some pictures of the projects for the stamp-a-stack in the next couple of days.

Stampin Up Regionals Portland Maine

I've shown about 15 pictures of regionals on Saturday 10-17-09 in Portland Maine. We had so much fun. I thought you may enjoy seeing some of the new ideas with the new mini catalog and the Idea book and Catalog. There were several guest speakers from our area. They were very knowledgeable in showing us some new ideas as well as new spins on old ideas. Nola, Lori, Paula and Sandy attended. As well as I.

Save some of these pictures for some holiday ideas. Also please subscribe to the blog. This is where I'll do most of my communicating with you. New ideas, classes and what's new for next month. I'll be posting later on our November Class. Please go back and take a look later today. I first want you to see all these pictures. :)

October's Class

We had such a blast on Wednesday. It was only the four of us, Donna and Arlyne and Nadine, Me. We did 3 greeting cards and a challenge project. I'm sure you are thinking why such a small group thonight? Sandy and Nola and Nellie were under the weather. Everyone is getting sick now that school is back and the days are getting colder around here.

This did not stop us. I had not seen Arlyne in almost 2 months, she missed last month because she was on vacation visiting her daughter Kelly. She had a blast. We were all so happy to hear about her trip. Where were her pictures though??? Let's scrap them Arlyne?

The first card shown is a card that Nadine had been working on. It is really lovely in person. She will be bringing us the instructions next month. The other pictures show the 3 cards we had done. The "theme" for October was "not so traditional". We had used colors not typically associated with the holidays...except our halloween hard. We kept the cards simple and added a little BLING. Do you see the cute rhinestone eyes in the skeleton???, we colored the the ribbon using OLD OLIVE.

For our 2 holiday cards...we used the new In Colors. Very non-traditional colors for the holidays. For the challenge the girls made a card box to store there cards in.. All I did is score the pattern for them and they had to come up with a way to close the box and then they can take the box home and duplicate it. It is a great holiday gift idea. Giving a few greeting cards in a box designed by you. How personal is that. Just a thought.

Next month I will be doing a design using the Sweet Treat Cups from the new mini catalog.

If you like any of the ideas that we did. I do have the recipies for you. Just send me an email.

I'm going to attach some more pictures of the halloween card and some other cards I've been working on. I'll try to show how we added the "bling" to the cards. I did capture some of the bling. These are the first 2 pictures.

Next month we will meet on November 4th at 6PM. Stampin Up has some great specials on punches for the month of October. To check them out go to: http://www.stampingandscrapbooking.stampinup.net

October's Class

It's been crazy around here at our house. I'm preparing for a Stampin Up regional in Portland Maine, the kids are back to school and I'm back to work. I've also been working on several ideas for Wednesday's Class. We will be using a new Stampin Up product in the new mini catalog. We are going to use shimmer paint. I have a solution that we will make using the champange paint. We will be mixing the paint in a spray bottle. You will also be able to take your bottle home with you. I've somehow collected enough bottles for all :)

These are a few pictures of what I've worked on, some were swap ideas and the first and last picture is what I'm thinking of bringing to regionals to swap. I'm making 50 of each design. I'm not completly happy with them, but I do like them.

I also will have a challenge table set up for when we are done with our projects. If you decide to do the challenge...I'll be giving away a nice gift set. We will put our names in the basket and let's see who wins.

Please check out my web site at http://www.stampingandscrapbooking.stampinup.net/ There is a lot of nice Stampin Up promotions for the month of October. We will also go over some project ideas for the Holidays. If you are interested, I'm happy to do them. This will be in addition to our monthly class.

Hostess benefits for October go to (NOLA). I've enclosed some pictures of some of the items I've been working on for regionals. I also will have a little gift for you on Wednesday. I hope you like them :)

New Blog Design, September's Class, Updates for October

Hi everyone,

I'm going to post some pictures of our last meeting...that was just a few weeks ago. Also I'd like your feedback on the new blog. Please send me an email or a post of what you think.

September's class we did versamark and irridescent ice for one card. This card is the wreath, the second card we did was a simple yet dazzling in it's own right. We colored ribbon with the new In Colors and Organza Ribbon #114319. Both of these cards were made using Autumn Collections on page 92 and 93 of the Stampin Up Idea Book and Catalog. The set we used was #115452 Autumn Days.

As I said to the girls...this was a hard set for me to use. As you can see with these samples...it is a versitle set that can be used for Winter and Holiday cards.

The wreath really caught everyones attention. We also made a lolly pop using the Sweet Centers stamp set #116521 and Sweet Centers Cups #116802 in the new mini catalog. These are on page 6 and 7

I do have the recipies and supplies that you would need for any of these projects. Enjoy the new blog and pictures :)

Update for October 6th Class. We will be working with Versamark and Heat and Stick powder. I have 2 more complex cards planned and 1 simple card.

We will also have a challenge table. This month it will be a scrapbooking page. I'll provide the inspiration and you will design your own page. We will hold a drawing for all who participate in challenge. We will pull a name from the basket and the winner of the drawing will get SU gift from me. I looking at the gift for this month and it is well over the $10.00 limit. This is worth about 16.00. I hope you will like it. But it is a suprise :)

Also watch for a Holiday stamp-a-stack. I have some real nice ideas for your holiday cards and gifts. Especially this year where everyone is so careful with thier $$'s, I have some great ideas on easy gifts to give to the office, family, friends. I also have some great ideas for anyone who sends out cards with photo's.

We missed Arlyne and Nellie last month. Arlyne was visiting Kelly and Nellie could not make it. Hope to see you both in October :)

Nola's Club Meeting

Hi Girls,

I just wanted to show you what I made a Nola's. I attend Nola's club meetings as she attends mine...for support, to stamp with others, you know...you like to be around people who like the same things you do. Here is what we did. I did a fathers day card and a "general" card. Nola also has a challange every month...I think we might do that next time. It's kind of fun...I give you the idea and you come up with something. I'll be thinking about that. It makes it fun, I'll have a drawing and I'll come up with something...free product, something. I'll be doing alot of thinking. I'll keep you posted on that. Here are the cards:

I know I keep saying it

Ok...I know I keep saying it. I will do better with blogging. The last 2 classes we had so much fun with our projects. I've posted June's project for you to look at. I forgot to take pictures of July...but that wont happen again. Just a quick note, July's class will be 7/7/09. I have some fun techniques planned for that evening. We will be using all the new IN COLORS :) The new catalogs will be out by then, girls...I'll let you know the minute they come in, and come on over and pick them up. Also...this catalog for be for the whole year. July 1st 2009 until June 30, 2010. There will still be the Mini Catalogs every 3 months or so. Take a look ay my web page to keep you up to date on all the specials, etc.

Arlyne designed a wonderful 4th of July/Birthday card. Wonderful colors and layout design...great job Arlyne :)

I'll be posting soon.

Our March Class

Here are some pictures of our March 4th class. We had lots of fun with punches. I think I may do 1 punch art per month...Thinking about it :) Here are some pictures for you to enjoy :)

New Hostess Benefits List

Hi Everyone,
Here is the list of Hostess Benefits. I changed them so everyone could order new Hostess Sets. Here is how it will go...starting in February 2009. Nadine, Arlyne, Donna, Nola, myself, Nellie, Sandy. Hope everyone is doing well.

We are having a Creative Memories Scrapbooking class on the 28th and our regular "I Wish" class on February 4th. Both are from 6-8. Here is what we are doing on the 4th.



Give the gift of memories with this “I Wish” Mini Scrapbook. It’s the perfect Christmas album for a parent, grandparent or yourself. The original design and beautiful layouts are the perfect place to preserve your family’s Christmas memories! In this class you will make a 6” x 6” mini scrapbook album created with Stampin’ Up!’s I Wish Simply Scrappin’ Kit. The album contains 11 pages, allowing you plenty of space for your pictures!
Date: February 4, 2008
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Cost: Nothing for Club Members, $15.00 for Non Members
Location: Christine’s HouseTo reserve your seat please call or email me:
Christine SaulnierIndependent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator(978) 362-8369
Email :chrisysaulnier@comcast.net