Fall into Autumn!

I just love fall! I love the weather. I love the colors. I love the smells. I love snuggling under a throw and sleeping with the windows opened. And I love the fall holidays with their emphasis on family and gratitude. It's a great time of year.

So you can imagine my excitement when I saw the new fall leaf stamp set that Stampin' Up! offered this year! It's a two-step stamp set called Gently Falling.

Here's a darling gift bag and matching card made by Gretchen Baron! What a great duo for a special gift for your best friend, sister or mother! I know I would be thrilled to receive this set!

Both projects use the following colors -- Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, and Very Vanilla. Sentiments are from two different sets -- Pursuit of Happiness and Grateful Greetings. Additional supplies include the Big Shot, The Ovals Die, the Square Lattice Impressions Folder, a Brayer, the Designer Frames Textured Impressions Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Wide Oval Punch, Quilted Satin Ribbon in Cherry Cobbler and the new Simply Scored Tool.

The Gift Box is a BIG 3.5 x 2.25 x 5.5". You can pack a lot of goodies into this puppy! The front panel includes a piece of More Mustard Cardstock that is embossed with the Square Lattice Impressions Folder after it has been inked with Chocolate Chip ink. That's what makes this incredible texture and contrast -- such a great look for fall and a fairly easy (but messy) technique to do.

Stamp the leaves using darker ink on each of the cardstock colors, cut them out and attach them with Stampin' Dimensionals. The crinkled paper is created by cutting narrow strips and running them through a Paper Crimper.

On to the card I love the blocks of additional color behind the focal image -- it really brings it to life!

The colors and techniques are the same for the card as the box. Plus, you can add a little extra stamping on the inside to give it even more interest!

Origami Diamond Fold

Here's a unique technique.  It's called an Origami Diamond Fold card. LeeAnn Greff shared this on her blog... so thought you'd like to see how they're made... she actually got it from Wendy Weixler...

  
 

Here is a close up of two cards made for examples:

 

 

 Wanna see what they look like open???



The butterfly and verse are from the stamp set called 'Butterfly Prints'. 
The floral background is from Creative Elements.



The inside of this birthday card has this cute pennant stamp from Patterned Party.

To make this funky card, start with a 11" square of patterned paper folded in half. 

Wendy made a wonderful video of it you can see here. 

 

Can you see how it closes?  The two side flaps fold in first and then the top flap folds down and into the pocket behind the black and white butterfly piece.
 

I'll bet you'll go crazy making gobs of these now...  

Wicked Framed Art

Take a peek at this Wicked Cool framed art... by that wicked Wendy Weixler!!!   She loves playing a LOT with framed art ... particularly ones that have letters on blocks in them, like this one!!












If ya love Halloween, this broomstick will make you all kinds of happy ... the broom bristles are actually created with the owl punch (shut UP!) and the new Simply Scored tool. And did you notice the Candy Corn Witch???  LOVE it!!






Stamps: Dark and Dreary, Wicked Cool, House of Haunts

Paper: Frightful Sight DSP (printed from MDS), Cajun Craze, Old Olive, More Mustard Whisper White, Regals Patterned Paper, Basic Black

Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Basic Black, White Gel Pen

Accessories: Serif Essentials Bigz Dies, Spiderweb, Perfect Polka Dots and Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Folders, Wide (Large) Oval Punch, 1" Square Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Rhinestone Basics, Old Olive Scalloped Ribbon, Whisper White Bakers' Twine, Linen Thread, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Dimensionals, 11"x14" Picture Frame

Lookie my Witchipoo!!! Too cute.....

October Promotion from Stampin' Up!

Buy Two Simply Sent Kits-Get a Free Stamp

Stampin' Up! is offering the following promotion for the month of October:

Dates: October 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details:  Buy two Simply Sent Kits and get a FREE coordinating stamp set! Our Simply Sent Kits are the ideal choice for the beginning crafter. The card kits offer a variety of basic themes, so it's easy to create cards for any occasion.

Buy any two of the following Simply Sent Kits:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	122375	Simply Sent Great Day	$12.95
193	122377	Simply Sent Everyday Elegance	$11.95
193	122376	Simply Sent Sweet Moments	$13.95

And get a FREE coordinating stamp set:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	123682	It's Your Day	$8.95
192	124685	Es tu día (Spanish It's Your day)	$8.95
192	124800	C'est ta fête (French It's Your Day)	$8.95
193	123686	Everyday Wishes	$9.95
193	123684	You're Cherished	$8.95
193	124865	Chérissons les anges (French You're Cherished)	$8.95

There's no limit so just let me know when you're ready to order!!!!
email me at   http://www.reedranchroad.yahoo.com/

Get FREE Big Shot!

Anyone who joins Stampin' Up! during the month of October will get a FREE Big Shot!

And if you already have one, you'll get $100 in free merchandise of your choice instead. 

I know there are some of you who have been waffling on the decision to join Stampin' Up!.  Well this should help you make that decision; it sure would for me! And just in time for the holidays! 

In addition, the new-demonstrator Starter Kit--a steal at just $175--contains over $345 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies-everything you need to start your new business.

There are so many benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, including:

• A 20 percent product discount!
• A free monthly issue of Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine, Stampin' Success!
• Sneak peeks and pre-orders for brand-new products!
• Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
• Regular get-togethers to stamp!
• Free access to an online community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!

Please read all the details below (before you join).
Dates: October 1-31, 2011

• Anyone that joins during the promotion period will receive a Sizzix Big Shot Machine or $100 in Stampin' Up! products of your choice from any of our current catalogs.
• New recruits who join online will be given access to the Promotional Product Bonus one hour after they complete their online IDA (they will be provided a link to the ordering page for this redemption via e-mail).
• In this order type, they will either enter the item number for the Big Shot (item 113439) or the item numbers for up to $100 in Stampin' Up! products.
• Products can be chosen from any current catalog and shipping is free!
• New Recruits should ensure that their free total comes as close as possible to $100 without going over since the Promotional Product Bonus order type will not allow items beyond $100 to be added to the order.
• Those who mail in their Indepedent Demonstratror Agreements can simply list the items they want for free on their accompanying order form.
• New recruits will have until November 30, 2011, to redeem their product bonus.

Here's what you get in the Starter Kits.  You have a choice of the standard stamping or the Digital and stamping kits.  They are both $175 but the value is over $440 with the free Big Shot (or substituted free merchandise).  What a steal!

The standard Starter Kit includes

• Four complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block)
• A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
• Assortment of Designer Series Paper and card stock
• White envelopes (40)
• Four Classic Stampin' Pads
• Two Stampin' Write markers
• VersaMark Pad
• Blender pen
• Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon
• Textured embossing folder of choice
• One ink refill of your choice
• Adhesives
• Color Coach
• Cupcake Punch or one of your choice
• Stamping sponge
• Stampin' Mist
• Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
• Business forms and tools

Let me know if you're interested...

remember, ya snooze, ya loose!

Non-Traditional Ornament Colors

Now who would'a thought that using the Christmas ornament stamped in Early Espresso would have been so gorgeous!!! Carrie Gaskin.. that's who.

For this card she used the Holiday Mini Hostess set, Warmest of Wishes.
Start with a Soft Suede card base and stamp it with the wreath from this stamp set. Next, use the large NOEL stamp and stamp it on Soft Suede cardstock and layer with Early Espresso and secured it to the left. Don't forget to add some Soft Suede taffeta ribbon.

She first stamped the Ornate Blossom in Soft Suede on some Confetti White cardstock. Then sponge the edges. Next  punch out an Ornament with the Ornament punch in Early Espresso. The ornament from Tags Til Christmas was next stamped in Early Espresso ink on some soft Suede cardstock. Punch it out with the Ornament punch and then trim around the outside a bit so you could see the Early Espresso ornament below.

The banner is cut using the Petal Cone Big Shot Die and is sponged and stamped with a sentiment from Four the Holidays.

Lastly, take a piece of Linen Thread and tie a bow on a Mini Jingle Bell. Adhere with Tombow Multi Adhesive.

I know these are not your typical holiday colors but this card is full of rich details and surprising colors.

Products used  –
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Confetti White.
Ink: Soft Suede, Early Espresso.
Stamps: Warmest of Wishes, Four the Holidays, Ornate Blossom.
Accessories: Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon, Mini Jingle Bells, Linen Thread, Ornament Punch, Big Shot, Petal Cone Die, Stampin’ Sponges.

 I love how she used a non-traditional holiday stamp for a holiday project.

Button Pumpkins

October??? Did you say it's October???? I must be dreaming certainly... say it can't be so.... In that case... I better start the month with some darling little pumpkins.....


Do you have any of those courdory buttons left over? They were retired last season I believe... if you don't I'm sure using any small button would work on this too... aren't these Button Pumpkins darling???

Created by Anne Marie Hile, she used the Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Button/Brad accents. They add so much texture and dimension at one time! All the layers on the card are popped up and the ribbon treatment simple on this one. The sentiment is heat embossed for added shine.

And don't forget the inside....

We have much to be grateful for... each and every one of us!