Happy New Year!

Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!

As 2011 winds down tonight, I just wanted to take a minute to wish all my family, friends, customers and fellow stampers a safe, happy and blessed New Year. This poem sums it up really well :)


New Year’s Reflections

Looking back on the months gone by,
As a new year starts and an old one ends,
We contemplate what brought us joy,
And we think of our loved ones and our friends.

Recalling all the happy times,
Remembering how they enriched our lives,
We reflect upon who really counts,
As the fresh and bright new year arrives.


And when we ponder those who do,
We immediately think of you.

Thanks for being one of the reasons We'll have a Happy New Year!
By Joanna Fuchs

Merry Christmas!

Wishing all my family, friends and fellow stampers a Merry Christmas!
Hope you have a wonderful day AND get some stampin' time in!!

Stamp Camp Card # 5

Our final card uses a design and colors that can be replicated quite easily. The basic layout and image allow this card to be used for just about anything by changing the sentiment.

STOCKING BUILDER PUNCH - ALMOST SOLD OUT!

Regarding: Stocking builder punch....Once the current inventory of this punch has been depleted, it will no longer be available for purchase. We hope many Stampin’ Up! stockings will adorn cards and brighten holiday projects this season and look forward to seeing what you create with the next seasonal design.

If you do not have your stocking builder punch yet, hurry and order today. It will NOT be in the next catalog!! So get it before it's gone for good!!
Item # 124095
Price: $16.95


Perfect for Christmas/Holiday cards, baby cards (makes great baby booties), Argyle socks or other socks on a Father's day card, make a funny card if your man has "stinky feet!", makes an awesome Rudolph or Horse paper piecing....the ideas are endless!

Stamp Camp Card # 4

Sympathy cards are always hard to create when needed, here's a simplistic design that can be recreated with any 2 coordinating designer papers and coordinating cardstock.

Stamp Camp Card # 3

A cute little birdie card for Valentine's Day OR just about any "sweet sentiment" will work on this card!

Stamp Camp Card #2

A bright and colorful Birthday card. As we were creating it, I had the class emboss the melon mambo back panel as well (with the dots embossing folder) to create even more pizzazz.

Stamp Camp Card # 1

As promised, Friday's stamp camp was short and sweet with Clean and Simple cards (CAS) for short! Here we go with the review:

We have done this one in the past in pink shades for a girl, so I thought it was time for a blue one for a boy!

Last Call - Stamp Camp is Friday!

LAST CALL - I NEED YOUR RSVP ASAP IF YOU ARE COMING!
December's stamp camp is set for 12/16 at 6:30.

The cards will include an assortment of various themed ones. (I haven't designed anything yet as I have had ZERO spare time.) These cards will most likely be "CAS" cards....which stands for CLEAN AND SIMPLE.


If unable to make it but you want a stamp camp "kit" to assemble the cards and do your own coloring at home etc. just let me know - the cost is $20 if you pick it up at my house and remember kit supplies are limited!! (If not local, the cost is $20 + shipping)


DETAILS:
Date: 12/16/2011
Time: 6:30pm (The cards should NOT take a long time to do. I am aiming for this stamp camp to be NO MORE than 2-3 hours total including chat time and snacking on food!)
Place: Julie's house (if new, email me for the addy!)
Cost: $20
How many Cards: We will make 10 cards total (2 each of 5 designs).
RSVP to reserve your spot today!
Light food and drinks will be provided :)
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Vendor Craft Fair - Snowman Poop

Snowman Poop - enough said ;)

Marine Care Packages - A message from Susan B.

The following message is sent on behalf of Susan B. to our stamping crew:

Hello everyone - For those wanting to help out and/or coming to the December Stamp Camp.....No obligation/pressure at all but I am trying to put another few care packages together for the Marines, including a family friend in Afghanistan. This would be an ideal time for us to clean out unwanted cards we have made and send over, so that the troops can use these to send to their family/friends. No CVS stores on every corner over there! :)

Items appreciated:

**Any unwanted cards
Baby wipes
Lip Balm
Any peanut product (M&M, Peanut butter, crackers, trail mix, etc)
Reading material (Books, crosswords, puzzles, etc)
Special food treats
School Supplies (rebuilding schools - so paper, notebooks, glue, pencils, scissors, erasers, etc)
Anything you think a soldier would appreciate it!

Again no pressure to provide anything but when I heard about greeting cards, I thought of our group. If they want to bring to the card class next week, I can take it from there. Or we can arrange some other way to get it.

Thanks,
Susan

Vendor Craft Fair - was a success!!

Thanks to everyone that stopped by the craft fair for moral support and BIG thank you to Susan, Lori, and Karen for working my booth with me and keeping me company. I hope you had as much fun as I did and I couldn't have done it without you!

I know you are dying to know the verdict...drumroll........it was a very nice success for me and I am thrilled. I sold out of my Halo's (which is what I wanted to do!!) The Halo's and spirit wands were the biggest hit of the night, the 2nd biggest hit was definitely the snowman and angel bars. I still have some of those left along with several other items which will be going in my etsy shop for sale and/or elsewhere for sale. If you see something that I have posted over the last month or two for sale and want to purchse, just let me know!

Vendor Craft Fair - We "whisk" you a Merry Christmas!

And here's another item from the vendor craft that I made.
Tag says We "whisk" you a Merry Christmas.

I have also seen people make them and fill with Hershey Kisses and write We "whisk" you a Merry Kiss-mas.

Vendor Craft Fair - Snowman Soup

Here is another batch of items I made for the vendor craft fair tomorrow night/(Friday night)... It's Snowman Soup complete with a little gift tag and the snowman soup poem on the back.

December Stamp Camp

December's stamp camp is set for 12/16 at 6:30.

The cards will include an assortment of various themed ones. (I haven't designed anything yet and won't get to until late next week right before the camp, so once again, these will be fairly basic/"quick to put together" cards.) If unable to make it but you want a stamp camp "kit" to assemble the cards and do your own coloring at home etc. just let me know - the cost is $20 if you pick it up at my house and remember kit supplies are limited!! (If not local, the cost is $20 + shipping)


DETAILS:
Date: 12/16/2011
Time: 6:30pm (The cards should NOT take a long time to do. I am aiming for this stamp camp to be NO MORE than 2-3 hours total including chat time and snacking on food!)
Place: Julie's house (if new, email me for the addy!)
Cost: $20
How many Cards: We will make 10 cards total (2 each of 5 designs).
RSVP to reserve your spot today!
Light food and drinks will be provided :)

Stamp Camp Card # 5

Stamp camp Card # 5 uses the SU set "Stitched Stockings" and utilizes the new SU stocking builder punch. This set has a ton of great uses and here it is in it's simplest form with 1 standard color ink per stocking. Just think of the various combinations you can create with different color inks/textures/patterned paper and punched pieces!

Stamp Camp Card # 4

Stamp Camp Card # 4 uses an adorable little snowman from the SU set: Just Celebrate

Stamp Camp Card # 3

Stamp Camp Card # 3 is little more tradtional with a holiday tree on it. It uses the SU set "Bright Hopes"

Stamp Camp Card #2

Here's card # 2 featuring the Stampin' Up! set "The More the Merrier"

Stamp Camp Card # 1

Stamp Camp is today at 1:00. November's stamp camp features holiday/winter cards. For those that don't need additional holiday cards, you can stamp another sentiment to turn some of the more generic images into a "birthday" card or switch out the image/sentiment entirely. Here's 1 of the cards that we are doing that would work either way as a Birthday, Happy New Year or Holiday card. Don't you just love these polar bears in their "party hats"? Too stinkin' cute!

Last Call - Stamp Camp on Sunday!

It's last call time for the November Stamp Camp on Sunday 11/27 at 1:00pm.

The cards will include a great assortment of winter/holiday themed cards. Conceivably, you could change out a sentiment and make it into a "winter birthday card" if you wish. (I haven't designed anything yet though...but that's the plan for those that may not need Christmas or Holiday cards.) If unable to make it but you want a stamp camp "kit" to assemble the cards and do your own coloring at home etc. just let me know - the cost is $20 if you pick it up at my house and remember kit supplies are limited!! (If not local, the cost is $20 + shipping)

DETAILS:
Date: 11/27/2011
Time: 1:00pm (The cards should NOT take a long time to do. I am aiming for this stamp camp to be NO MORE than 2-3 hours total including chat time and snacking on food!)
Place: Julie's house (if new, email me for the addy!)
Cost: $20
How many Cards: We will make 10 cards total (2 each of 5 designs).
RSVP to reserve your spot today!


Important things to know: All supplies are provided except adhesive.
Monthly stamp camps are for adults. (Please contact me if interested in classes for kids!) Bring your own adhesive of choice. I recommend glue dots AND double sided tape or snail adhesive. Drinks and light snacks provided too. I have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there is someone available to help you if you have question along the way. Envelopes are not provided. Take home instructions are available for an additional $1.00.

SU

Stamin' Up has announced that their Online Extravaganza is coming tomorrow! It's the annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season and will begin Monday, November 21, 2011, and run through Wednesday, November 30, 2011. The best way to take advantage of this sale is to place your order directly from my website www.juliesaylor.stampinup.net during this busy time of year. Remember, products will sell out as supplies will be limited.

Here are a some of the SALE ITEMS!!!

FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express
30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle
60 percent off select Designer Fabrics
In addition, there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT])
So make sure you check back on Monday morning so you don't miss these one-day only specials.

WOOHOOO! I love a great Deal!!

Vendor Craft Fair - Doggie Treat Bags

Looky what we have here....Some doggie treat bags! These cute bags are filled with some Milk Bones and several other "shaped" treats from Milk Bone brand and then finished with the perfect bag topper. Even if your "Fido" doesn't have a stocking, you know you HAVE to get him/her a little something special during the holidays :) I am probably going to make 20-30 of these.

Vendor Craft Fair - Deluxe Snowman Wrapped Candy Bars

Here are some of my Deluxe Snowman Wrapped Candy Bars for the vendor craft fair.
I have 5 in blue done and 7 in pink. I will be making more...just not sure exactly how many. The hats and scarves are done out of fleece. They are perfect for handing out to people that stop by unexpectedly (Christmas Carolers) or even neighborhood kids, classroom friends, a teacher/coach or even attach to
"fresh baked goods" for your neighbors as a little something extra! They also make great stocking stuffers!

Vendor Craft Fair - Rudolph's Spares

Just made a handful of these little guys for the vendor craft....Rudolph's Spares.
Not sure if I will make an even dozen or keep it less.

Vendor Craft Fair - Magic Reindeer Food

I've been super busy working on a variety of projects over the past week (when I should actually be cleaning the house...sigh....) Anyhow, Here is one item that I made for the vendor craft fair I am participating in during December at my child's elementary school. The ever popular "Magic Reindeer Food". It's a craft show classic :) More to follow soon....

November Stamp Camp is set for SUNDAY 11/27

Wow - I just looked at the calendar and the month is rapidly disappearing!
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, November's stamp camp is going to be on Sunday 11/27 at 1pm. Maybe this will work with your schedule? If you are interested in attending, email me to reserve your spot.

The cards will include a great assortment of winter/holiday themed cards. Conceivably, you could change out a sentiment and make it into a "winter birthday card" if you wish. (I haven't designed anything yet though...but that's the plan for those that may not need Christmas or Holiday cards.) If unable to make it but you want a stamp camp "kit" to assemble the cards and do your own coloring at home etc. just let me know - the cost is $20 if you pick it up at my house and remember kit supplies are limited!! (If not local, the cost is $20 + shipping)

DETAILS:
Date: 11/27/2011
Time: 1:00pm (The cards should NOT take a long time to do. I am aiming for this stamp camp to be NO MORE than 2-3 hours total including chat time and snacking on food!)
Place: Julie's house (if new, email me for the addy!)
Cost: $20
How many Cards: We will make 10 cards total (2 each of 5 designs).
RSVP to reserve your spot today!


Important things to know: All supplies are provided except adhesive.
Monthly stamp camps are for adults. (Please contact me if interested in classes for kids!) Bring your own adhesive of choice. I recommend glue dots AND double sided tape or snail adhesive. Drinks and light snacks provided too. I have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there is someone available to help you if you have question along the way. Envelopes are not provided. Take home instructions are available for an additional $1.00.

Kids Birthday Card - Boy Rocket/Cupcake

Here's the final Bday card we did this month at my kids birthday card class.

Kids Birthday Card with a Birdy

Here's another card we did at the kids birthdya card class this month. The kids went bonkers over this card...they loved coloring this bird :)

Kids Halloween Treat Tins Project

Here's the 2nd project I did with the kids this month for Halloween. It's a cute little tin with a belly band, ribbon and tag. Inside are decorated nuggets for Halloween. Naturally, anything involving candy is a huge hit. These are perfect for a Halloween party favor OR a little gift for a teacher, friend, neighbor, coach etc. It's important to make sure that you don't adhere the belly band TO the tin, you want to be able to have it slide right off the tin :)

Kids Halloween Treat Bag/Box

I had a kids Halloween craft class this month too. (Yes, it was a busy month for me with lots of different classes all over!) Anyhow, after changing my mind numerous times on what they were going to do, I finally decided on 2 projects. Here's the first of 2 crafty "treat things" they decorated. I provided the wood gift bags (I painted them black before I gave them to kids) and then they got to choose the background paper, designer paper to wrap around them as well as the ribbons, tag color etc. I saw a sample from another talented designer and had to follow her lead for this project 'cause I have been oogling it for years. I also provided the candy/treats inside the boxes for them so it can either be an "instant" gift for a teacher/friend or they can keep it for themselves. I blew my budget on this class, but they kids really enjoyed them so it was well worth it.

Kids class birthday cards

I had a kids birthday card class this month and here's the first card we did...

Kids Card Class Halloween

Here's the final Halloween card from my Halloween themed kids card class....pretty basic with the only "stamping" being the sentiment :) It's tough to get all the kids through 3 cards in under an hour, needless to say the designs can't be too involved :)

Halloween Card - Kids class

Here's another card we did at my kids Halloween card class this month.

BAT CONE TREAT BOX - CLASS FRIDAY TONIGHT!

Bat Cone Box Class
Due to popular demand “BAT CONE TREAT BOX” classes are being offered at the following dates/times:

FRIDAY 10/14 at 7:00pm

Details:
Each bat that you want to make will cost $5.00
You MUST reserve your date/time AND the number of bats you want to make so I can have materials prepared. Simply email me to let me know what date and how many bats etc.
It should not take more than hour for 1-2 bats (although your bat will probably still need to dry from the glitter you apply!)
Location: Julie's House

Items to bring: NOTHING – unless you want a special pair of scissors or special adhesive etc. I will have everything here for you.

If you can’t make either of the above times but REALLY want to make some bat boxes, let me know and I will see if I have another day/time available for you!

To see a picture, just check out the "older posts" located on my blog and I posted it on 9/21/11.

Kids Card's Halloween Class #1

This month I have a couple of kids card classes scheduled (as well as some crafts) at the local elementary school. Here's the first card from our Halloween Card class.

Bat Cone Box Class

Due to popular demand “BAT CONE TREAT BOX” classes are being offered at the following dates/times:

SATURDAY 10/8 at 4:00pm
MONDAY (Columbus day) 10/10 at 6:00pm

Details:
Each bat that you want to make will cost $5.00
You MUST reserve your date/time AND the number of bats you want to make so I can have materials prepared. Simply email me to let me know what date and how many bats etc.
It should not take more than hour for 1-2 bats (although your bat will probably still need to dry from the glitter you apply!)
Location: Julie's House

Items to bring: NOTHING – unless you want a special pair of scissors or special adhesive etc. I will have everything here for you.

If you can’t make either of the above times but REALLY want to make some bat boxes, let me know and I will see if I have another day/time available for you!

To see a picture, just check out the "older posts" located on my blog and I posted it on 9/21/11.

Stamp Camp Card # 5

Another Holiday Christmas card with a snowman...the tall skinny snowman and different colors give it a slight non-traditional feel....

Stamp Camp Card # 4

A tradtional color Christmas Card....you gotta love snowmen!

Stamp Camp Card # 3

A pretty simple Thanksgiving card in Fall colors...

Stamp Camp Card # 2

Another Halloween card...just straight stamping to create the scene...

Stamp Camp Card # 1

Here's a simple halloween witch card.

Last Call Stamp Camp 9/30

Quick post today...
Cards are done for Friday's stamp camp.
They are 2 Halloween, 1 Thanksgiving, 2 Christmas.
Don't forget to RSVP to reserve your spot...you don't want to miss it!
Details below:
Here are the details..
The cards will include a great assortment with most sentiments being interchangeable to suit your need!! If unable to make it but you want a stamp camp "kit" to assemble the cards and do your own coloring at home etc. just let me know - the cost is $20 if you pick it up at my house and remember kit supplies are limited!! (If not local, the cost is $20 + shipping)

DETAILS:
Date: 9/30/2011
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Julie's house (if new, email me for the addy!)
Cost: $20
How many Cards: We will make 10 cards total (2 each of 5 designs).
RSVP to reserve your spot today!

Important things to know: All supplies are provided except adhesive.
Monthly stamp camps are for adults. (Please contact me if interested in classes for kids!) Bring your own adhesive of choice. I recommend glue dots AND double sided tape or snail adhesive. Drinks and light snacks provided too. I have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there is someone available to help you if you have question along the way.

Stamp Camp is coming up on Friday 9/30

Mark your calendars, the Sept. stamp camp is Friday 9/30/11. I have 3 of the 5 cards done so far...two are Halloween and one is Thanksgiving....not sure where else my creative juices will lead me this weekend, but I am shooting to do at least 1 christmas/holiday card...stay tuned and don't forget to reserve your slot for stamp camp so I make sure to cut enough! Thanks :)


Here are the details..
The cards will include a great assortment with most sentiments being interchangeable to suit your need!! If unable to make it but you want a stamp camp "kit" to assemble the cards and do your own coloring at home etc. just let me know - the cost is $20 if you pick it up at my house and remember kit supplies are limited!! (If not local, the cost is $20 + shipping)

DETAILS:
Date: 9/30/2011
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Julie's house (if new, email me for the addy!)
Cost: $20
How many Cards: We will make 10 cards total (2 each of 5 designs).
RSVP to reserve your spot today!

Important things to know: All supplies are provided except adhesive.
Monthly stamp camps are for adults. (Please contact me if interested in classes for kids!) Bring your own adhesive of choice. I recommend glue dots AND double sided tape or snail adhesive. Drinks and light snacks provided too. I have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there is someone available to help you if you have question along the way.

Halloween Bat Treat Cone/Box

This is my version of a creation our SU founder Shelli Gardner shared at Convention this year. It's a bat box/cone created using the SU Petal Cone Die and SU Pennant Die from Stampin' Up! and the Big Shot. I searched for a tutorial and/or directions and could never find one, so I "winged" it ;) (Nice pun with the project being a bat - huh?) :)

Anyhow, I think it turned out pretty darn cute and you can easily stuff it with some little treats for a nice halloween treat container for your kiddos/grandkids or even a favorite teacher/coach.

Some tips/tricks:
*The wings went through the spider web embossing folder to give them some "veins".
*I used some glitter glue and just smushed it all over the bat with my finger to give it that glistening you see.
*I cut thin strips of that bright green paper and rolled them around in my hand to give them texture. You could also run them through a crimper.
*I added some black curling ribbon (instead of black c/s) to the green paper simply because I had it on hand. (I like the difference in texture that it gives the filler...the round curls vs. the crinkled shred.)
*Googly eyes attached with glue dots after the glitter dries.
*Free hand cut the teeth
*Circle punch for the mouth and to create the bottom of the wings.

This sample is for sale after 9/30 if interested, let me know.

Teen Boy Thank you notes

Had to make some "cool" Thank you notes for my son.
Came up with these 2 designs during the Redskins game.
He liked them, so that's what matters. Kept it simple with sponging on the sentiment and image to go with the background paper and "dull" the bright white cardstock. Sorry the mat layers are not straight/not even - I was having an "off" day.

September Stamp Camp is 9/30

Mark your calendars, the Sept. stamp camp is Friday 9/30/11.
Here are the details..
The cards will include a great assortment with most sentiments being interchangeable to suit your need!! If unable to make it but you want a stamp camp "kit" to assemble the cards and do your own coloring at home etc. just let me know - the cost is $20 if you pick it up at my house and remember kit supplies are limited!! (If not local, the cost is $20 + shipping)

DETAILS:
Date: 9/30/2011
Time: 6:30pm
Place: Julie's house (if new, email me for the addy!)
Cost: $20
How many Cards: We will make 10 cards total (2 each of 5 designs).
RSVP to reserve your spot today!

Important things to know: All supplies are provided except adhesive.
Monthly stamp camps are for adults. (Please contact me if interested in classes for kids!) Bring your own adhesive of choice. I recommend glue dots AND double sided tape or snail adhesive. Drinks and light snacks provided too. I have stations set up with a full color sample and instructions so you can stamp & assemble the cards. You go at your own pace and there is someone available to help you if you have question along the way.

Christmas/Holiday Cards Hybrid style

Knocked out 16 more cards for the vendor showcase in December. This time Christmas/Holiday themed.

Baby Boy/Birthday Cards - Hybrid Style part 2

Baby Boy/Birthday Cards - Hybrid Style

I have a vendor fair coming up in December at the local elementary school. I should really be concentrating on other stuff coming up BEFORE December, but for some reason I had the urge to work on some stuff for that. So today I knocked out 16 quickie "hybrid" cards. Simple designs using some of my favorite clip art that I accented with glitter/ribbon. You will probably see a lot of this from me in the coming months just changing the color schemes/art work.