Chic' n Scratch

Blessing Mix

Good morning!!

Isn't this so cute???  I love that scarecrow and I love my Blessing Mix box!! 

I used the Happy Blessings Stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  If you need a copy of the catalog, please let me know and I'd be happy to mail you one.

Good news.....I'm filming the video today on how to make this box. I know some of you have been waiting so very patiently.  I have all the supplies ready...just need daylight so the lighting is perfect :)

If you're looking for the poem....it's located on the left side bar.....under Poems.

5pm Update....Click here if you like to watch the video for instructions.

Have a Fantastic Friday!!

p.s. Club Girls .....this is one of your projects this month :)

Here's a picture of the first one I made....I wasn't happy with how dark it looked so I changed it up a little. 

Happy Blessings

Good morning!

Quick post today....yesterday was a busy day and today I'm playing catch up. 

I made this card real fast....to be honest I'm working on my Blessing Mix box for this year and I messed up the coloring .....so,  I decided to use it on my card.

Yesterday I filmed the video for the Candy Corn bag.....if you want to check that out, click here.

Have a great day!!

p.s. Only 3 more days to take advantage of the $99 Recruit Special. 

Candy Corn Bag (again)

Good morning!!

I'm so excited!  I made this candy corn treat bag yesterday and it took me a while but I made it happen. 

Last week I showed you the bag that was displayed at Regionals and it was made by Carrie.  This bag is the one I made and .....are you ready....I will be filming a video asap!!

To make this bag...you will need the Big Shot Pennant Die, Felt, Embroidery needle & Embroidery Thread in all four colors (black, orange, yellow & white), Felt Glue & Ribbon.

2pm update:  Part one video is ready...Click here to head over to my Stampin' Academy to watch the video.

Club girls.....let me hear your thoughts...do you want to make this at club?  Long distance girls....do you want to tackle sewing or would you rather I pick a paper craft?  I'll jot down all your votes and make a decision in the next day or so.  (

Now for the rest of the story...are you like me and can't sew?  I can't even sew a button....but those days are past!    Chase came home & said "Wow...you can sew".   Guess how I learned.....YOU TUBE :)))))  isn't that a hoot?   I'll try to shorten my story but you know I'm a talker...and love to tell stories.   My computer crashed again yesterday a couple of times and I was so sad that I had to make something to cheer up.  So, I decided to make one of these bags....but first I wanted to use cardstock.  I made two of them and the first one was bad....hee hee and the 2nd one was better.  But at that point I realized...it had to be made with Felt!  So, I rushed out & went to the store...had my arms full (didn't get a cart...thought I was only getting Felt)....ask for help...what stitch is on the picture I had taken with me.  I was told a Blanket Stitch....yikes...how do I do that.  I ask two different people and one nice lady said she would email me...but.... wait I'm a visual person....written instructions will not help.  Then a light bulb moment...you can learn anything on You Tube :)  It took me watching the video about 5 times....messed up 3 pieces of felt...but now I have it :)))) I'm so proud of myself. 

Here's the two I made with cardstock :)

the black one was first...the orange one was next :)

Thanks for visiting me today.... see ya!

A Tree for all Seasons :)

Good morning!

I love todays card and I wish my picture was better!  I get my computer to work and now it's cloudy and raining. 

A Tree for all Seasons stamp set has been around ever since I joined. It came out in 2000 and I'm so happy it's still available.  You can't find it in the catalog but it's on the Dormant list.  If you're interested in ordering it, the item number is 102744 and it's just $12.95 (the other three trees are just as cute!!).

Have a great day!

Some info

Hi,  just a quick update....I'll not be posting first thing in the morning....I had some computer trouble most of the day and I want to make sure it's not going to crash again when I load pictures.  But ...I have some info.....

Some of you have emailed me that you had trouble placing an Stampin' Up! order online.   I called Stampin' Up! and got the scoop.  If you enter a product number in and it says "not available"...that means their inventory is getting low and you can still order it...but you need to order it through me.  After they explained why ......I totally understand.   The system is set up that way so that you don't have a backordered item with your first experience with online ordering...that would not make you happy.  So, if you encounter that problem, send me an email and I will check the backorder report and let you know if it's available or not.  I hope that helps & sorry for the trouble.

See ya soon!  (I hope to have my project posted before noon...Tuesday.)

Top Note

Good morning!!

Today's card is just like the one I sent in my Twelve Weeks of Christmas newsletter....the only difference being I used Bali Breeze instead of Kiwi Kiss.  I made this one first but then I needed to make one in the color I like best.

Here's that one for those of you that did not get to see it :) 

  After I made the Kiwi Kiss version..... I thought I might try my hand at Pink Pirouette....and instead of using the Felt Flurries I decided to use the Big Shot Snowflake #2 die.  Oops the picture did not capture the snowflakes in pink. 

I used the All Holidays Stamp set on all three cards as well as the Top Note Big Shot die.

Thanks for stopping by.....see ya tomorrow!

p.s. If you're thinking of signing up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, don't forget the $99 special ends Saturday, Oct. 11th.   (FYI...I need three more recruits to reach my personal goal for this period.)  Please let me know if you need information...I promise I won't pressure you.

Winter Post

Good morning!!

Yesterday I played around with my new stamps and new ribbon....that was exciting!!

I bought the Winter Post Stamp set just for the reindeer image...but I'm glad I got it because I've used that set a lot this week. 

If you're on my mailing list I started my 12 Weeks of Christmas Newsletter yesterday....what did you think?  That card also used the Winter Post Stamp set.

Speaking of new Ribbon....If you'd like to order a share of the new Ribbon in the Holiday Mini Catalog, click here to head over to my Chic n' Scratch Shack.

Have a great Sunday!

Stamps:  Winter Post & Best Yet

Ink:  Timber Brown Stazon & Close to Cocoa

Cardstock:  Riding Hood Red, Kraft, Chocolate Chip & Very Vanilla

Tools & Accessories:  Big Shot, Top Note Big Shot Die, Alpine Ribbon & Sponges

Reindeer Food

Good morning!

How do you like my new version of Reindeer  Food?

I think it's really cute...just need to figure out how I'm going to include the Poem.

Remember when we were all searching everywhere for Test Tubes and couldn't find them.  Well, these are the ones I bought on ebay.  They are an inch shorter and the width is small compared to the other ones....but they are still cute.  I'm thinking if I could find a cork topper...it might be just as cute.

Have you seen the Holiday Mini  Catalog?  If so, I'm sure you've admired the New Ribbon choices!!  If you'd like to purchase a Ribbon Share from the Holiday Mini, click here to head over to my Chic n' Scratch Shack.

Yesterday after my Halloween class I had to go to the eye doctor...all of a sudden I had a red dot in my eye.  Turns out I busted a vessel?  Oh well, he checked me out, gave me some drops and all should be well...but the red dot just might get a bit larger...scary!!

Have a great day!    (Here's a picture of the whole Test Tube.)

Stamps:  Deer Friends (Level 2 Hostess set)

Ink: Timber Brown Stazon

Cardstock:  Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip & Whisper White

Other:  Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Punch,  Chic Stand & Paper Piercer.

Just Jawing :)

Good morning!!

Today's picture is of a card that was on display at Regionals.  It uses the Just Jawing Stamp set on page 29 and the Big Shot Top Note die.  You could tweak this & make it a Halloween card.

It's been over a week (maybe longer) since I stamped and after today's Halloween class I plan on stamping like crazy!! 

Need to get ready for my class so I gotta run.....Have a Fantastic Friday!!

Candy Corn Purse/Bag

Good morning!!

Isn't this so cute??  I was so excited to see this at Regionals that I had to rush out and get some orange, yellow and white felt. 

To make this darling bag you'll need the Big Shot Pennant Die that's in the Holiday Mini Catalog.

This was one of Carrie's projects....I love everything she makes!!

Halloween Treats Class is tonight and tomorrow morning. Kits are being mailed today.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Birthday Promotion

 

Spend $20 in regular catalog merchandise and qualify to purchase any preselected birthday/celebration stamp sets at 20 perent off.

Item #	Page #	Description	Retail Price	20% Off Price
109439	62	Big Bold Birthday	$27.95	$22.36
112895	62	Cumpleaños genial y divertido (Spanish Big Bold Birthday)*	$27.95	$22.36
111532	63	Party Hearty*	$26.95	$21.56
110994	64	Bitty Birthday	$12.95	$10.36
111618	64	Crazy for Cupcakes*	$23.95	$19.16
111546	65	Simple Birthday Thanks*	$17.95	$14.36
111702	65	Time to Party*	$16.95	$13.56
108559	68	Crab & Company	$27.95	$22.36

I'll post a link this flier later today.   thanks!!

Halloween Frights

Good Morning!

Super quick post....I'm headed out to work on the High School newsletter this morning.

Yesterday I was without phone and email for a while... (longer than I would have liked!!)

If you've emailed me I'll get back with you when I get home from the school this afternoon.  I'll also try to take another photo and replace this one....when one thing goes wrong with this computer it all goes haywire :O

Have a great day!

p.s. Don't forget the Holiday Mini starts today...I'll upload it on my blog when I get home... (if my internet is working...I may need to run to Time Warner and get a new modem).

p.s.s. Thanks Clarris for these goodies :))