Recipe for Bars

Sorry no pictures to post YET. I have one more card class this week, and I will post pictures of our projects after Wed. morning.

I did get a lot of requests for the bars I served during class. There is a little background to these bars!! When I was in HIGH SCHOOL (don't make me figure out how many years ago that was!!) I used to work in a grocery store. The bakery there made these AWESOME bars. I remember asking the manager there if I could get the recipe to the bars (so MY MOM could make them for us. LOL) We got the recipe and it is still a hit in our family!! Here it is! Oh great, I just thought of this, I hope I don't get in trouble for publishing this recipe!! Maybe there is like a 25-year rule, kind of like the 5-second rule if you drop something on the ground???

I know, I'll make up a different name for them. Now I will be able to sleep at night.

The new name for this recipe is: Lorri's Yummy Gooey Bars!

1 C. sugar
1/4 t. salt
1 C. light Karo syrup
1 1/2 C. peanut butter

Melt these on the stove (don't let it boil, though)

Add:
3 1/2 C. corn flakes
1 C. peanuts
1/4 t. vanilla

Stir together, press in a jelly roll pan. Frost with 1 bag of Nestle's toll house morsels and one bag of Nestle's butterscotch chips that have been melted together on low. Cool in refrigerator until frosting is set.

Gift Certificate

Here's a little gift certificate card I made for a bridal shower. I found the pattern on Nancy Morgan's blog, which can be found HERE. For some reason I can't link her exact location of this tutorial, but it you look at 4/22/09 that is where it is found.

I LOVE her pattern for this because it is fast and simple to make! :) The sky's the limit with this pattern.

PROUD MAMA!

This isn't a stamp-related post, but I am ONE PROUD MAMA who wants to share a video clip that was aired this morning on FOX SPORTS. Our son, Brook, is an Air Force piloe. He is currently deployed in the desert. He had the PRIVILEGE of transporting some of the football newscasters around. They made a trip over there to show their support of the troops for Veterans Day.. Here is a clip of the 3+ hour trip that Brook piloted with the men from FOX SPORTS. There are a few shots of Brook, but the best one is when he is in the right seat of the C-17. He is the pilot who is looking back over his shoulder and has sunglasses on. I KNOW it's my son because of the chicken pox scar on his cheek!!!! :)

It only takes a couple of minutes to watch this....thank you for taking the time. And BROOK I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!

Stamp A Stack Class

Here are the cards that were made during my "Stamp A Stack" class this week. We made 12 cards total, 4 cards each of the 3 designs.

The first card I couldn't decide which one I liked better, so the gals could make either one. The first one has BLING on it. On the 2nd, the ornament is 3-D. You get the 3-D look by punching 3 ornaments, folding them in half, and taping them altogether.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations

Paper: Old Olive, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

Ink: Old Olive, Real Red

Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Ornament Punch, Gold Elastic Cording, Serif Essentials Alphabet Die, Glue Dots, Petals A Plenty Embossing Folder, Non SU Bling

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Season of Friendship

Paper: Real Red, Kraft, Very Vanilla

Ink: Soft Suede, Craft White, Real Red

Accessories: Horizontal Slot Punch, Sleigh Bells Ribbon, Glitter


This card is a total CASE of Diana Gibb's card, which can be found HERE.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Patterned Pines, Many Merry Messages

Paper: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Accessories: Chunky Glitter, Snowflake Punch, Non SU Bling

Holiday Gift Giving Guide

Hi Stamping Friends!

There's another awesome special going on at Stampin' UP! Click on the photo below to see how you can earn a FREE Decor Elements piece (up to $16.95) for purchasing $50 worth of items mentioned in the promotion below. Click on the link to see the 4-page promotion of the Holiday Gift Giving Guide.

To see all the Decor Elements products available, click on the picture below:

If you would like to order, please email me, or shop online HERE. THANK YOU!

Thanksgiving Treat

Super fast and easy Thanksgiving treat! Pumpkin is made out of oval punches.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Holiday Best

Paper: Kraft, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Wire, Small Oval Punch, Daubers, Crimper, Cellophane Bag, Dimensionals

Teacher Gifts

This is what Brady's teachers are getting for the Halloween party tomorrow. I have made some of these in the past, but just got my new Goo punch this year, so I added that to the top of the test tubes.

Treats for Kindergarteners

Here are the treats Brady will be bringing to school for his classmates tomorrow for their Harvest Party. I just ripped muslin fabric that was tea-dyed and wrapped it around the candy bar. Add two googlie eyes and call it a Mummy!

October weSTAMP Projects

Our weSTAMP group met last night, and what a FUN night we had!! I just love these gals, they inspire me every time we meet!

Linda B. created our Make and Take to start off the night. It's a cute Thanksgiving card. LOVE the color combo, and we got to use the Spritzer tool!

Our swap theme for October was anything (card or 3-D) that was Christmas related. Here they are!

Melissa's swap:

Tracy's swap:

Jenn's swap:

Peggy's swap: (Hot cocoa packet inside)

Patti's swap:

Linda R.'s swap:

Inside:

Barbara's swap:

Folded:



Pam's swap:

Linda B.'s swap:

Rachele's swap:

Leah's swap:

Lorri's swap:

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Serene Snowflakes, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Bordering Blue, Kraft, Naturals White

Ink: Bordering Blue, Close to Cocoa, Choclate Chip, Craft White

Accessories: 1 3/4"/1 3/8"/1 1/4"/Modern Label Punches, Non SU Bling, Silver Elastic Cord, White Organza Ribbon

Tutorial on Suspension Card found on SCS HERE.

This was the adorable door prize made by Melissa. It was won by Pam!! Lucky girl!

Last DEALS OF THE WEEK!

Here is the LAST DEALS OF THE WEEK offer!

The Princess Party Kit and the Pirate Party Kit are both discounted from $15.95 to ONLY $9.99! This sweet deal runs until Oct. 31st at 9am local time.

You can view a videon to see ideas on how to use these HERE.

Kindergarten Kraft

I am in charge of the craft for Brady's Kindergarten "HARVEST" party next week. I have all these cute Halloweenish ideas, but because it is a HARVEST party it can't be jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, witches, etc. It definitely had to be FALLISH.

ANYWHOOOOO.....this is what I came up with. Actually I found this idea on the internet. I just googled "crafts for 5-year olds" and this came up. LOL There is a full toilet paper roll inside the 22" square piece of fabric. You just stuff the ends of the fabric into the hole in the center of the toilet paper roll. Take a corrugated piece of paper (3"x3" rolled and glued), with a felt leaf tied around it with a pipe cleaner, and stick it in the toilet paper roll hole!

Once everything was cut out and ready to go, it took literally less than 5 mn. to make! I hope the kids (and moms!) like this! This is a great fast and easy "kid" friendly project.

More Halloween Projects

Here are some more Halloween projects I forgot to post!

This one is one of the "infamous" treat boxes. I LOVE making these!

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Pumpkin Patch, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Basic Black, Retired SU DP (Orange)
Ink: Basic Black, Craft White
Accessories: Black Gingham 1/4" Ribbon, Transparancy Sheet

Box dimension: 3 1/4" x 4", scored at 5/8" on all sides
Transparancy dimension: 6" x 2 7/8", scored at 1 1/4", 2", 4", 4 3/4"
Nugget wrapper dimension: 1" x 3"


I made a bunch of these candy bar sliders last year with a full sized Hershey candy bar. This year I made "mini" ones.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Paper: Naturals Ivory, Basic Black

Ink: Creamy Caramel

Accessories: Daubers (for ripped edges), Booglie Eyes, 1/4" Grosgrain Brown Ribbon, 1/4" Hole Punch

The dimensions of the candy bar sleeve is 4" x 4". It is scored at 1 5/8 and 3 1/4". Tape the small flap to the other side so it closes. Then I tore a bunch of strips of paper and actually hot glued the ends to the front side of the candy bar slider. (I used tape last year but it lifted. Hot glue works fast and INSTANTLY bonds.)

October Girl's Day/Night Out Projects

Here are the October projects!!

It was about time for a masculine card, so what better time of year to make a FOOTBALL themed card! The gals got a kick (no pun intended) out of this one.

Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Just Football, On Your Birthday
Paper: Basic Black, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Basic Black, Versa Mark (football stamp was done in this)
Accessories: 1/8" Hole Punch, 1/4" White Grosgrain Ribbon, Dimensionals, Non-SU embossing folder


This card was CASED from Diana Gibbs, but the colors were changed. This card has been in my "to case" file for a long time! Diana's AWESOME blog can be found HERE.


Recipe:
Stamp Set: Party Hearty, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry
Accessories: 3/4" Circle Pumch, Polka Dot Melon Mambo Ribbon


This card is a total case of Brenda's card, which can be found on her blog, Keenan Kreations. Ok, I did change the ribbon color and added a doo-dad to the center. LOL


Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Medallion, Kind and Caring Thoughts
Paper: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede
Accessories: Polka Dot Crushed Curry Ribbon, Hodge Podge Hardware (Vanilla), Bo-Ho Blossoms Punch, Daubers


The ladies had a choice of either card below. One is a Thanksgiving one, the other is "fallish".



Recipe
Stamp Set: Season of Friendship, Falling Leaves

Paper: Really Rust, More Mustard, Naturals Ivory

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: 5/8" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 3/8" / 1 1/4" / 1" Circle Punches, Linen Thread, Top Note Die Cut

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Season of Friendship
Paper: More Mustard, Soft Suede
Ink: Soft Suede, More Mustard, Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Top Note Die Cut, 1"/3/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Deals of the Week #3!

You are going to LOVE this week's DEALS! Check out these fun accessories!


# 109857 Mini Library Clips Reg. $12.95 SALE $8.99
# 114348 Basic Jumbo Grommets Reg. $ 6.95 SALE $4.49
#112581 1/2" Library Clips Reg. $ 6.95 SALE $3.99
#112571 Circle Designer Brads Reg. $ 5.95 SALE $3.99

You can order on my website HERE or email me at LorriHeiling@gmail.com

Please order by Sun. Oct. 25th if you are interested in this. THANK YOU!!

October Stamp Club Projects

Dasher is one of my favorite holiday stamps this year! Best yet, it is only $8.95!!! I saw this card HERE and loved the layout of it, just changed some of the colors on it.


Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Dasher, Serene Snowflakes, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Craft White, Bordering Blue
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Bordering Blue, Kraft, Whisper White
Accessories: Snowflake Punch, Modern Label Punch, Silver Brads


This card is a TOTAL CASE of this card HERE. I love the simplicity of this card.



Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Delightful Decorations
Ink: Real Red
Paper: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White
Accessories: Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder (Holiday Mini Catalog), Ornament Punch, Gold Cording, Double Stitched Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/8” Hole Punch


I have always wanted to make an "Explosion Box". Beate has a great tutorial on how to make these. You can find her tutorial on SCS HERE.




Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Christmas Punch (Level 2 Hostess Set), Snow Swirled
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Real Red
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Old Olive, Merry Moments DP, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Scallop Oval Punch, 5/8” Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Deals of the Week #2!

Check out DEALS OF THE WEEK this week! Please email me on or before Sunday, Oct. 18th to take advantage of these deals! OR you can order on my Stampin' Up website ANYTIME! Just click HERE.

#114515 Flower Burst Embosslit Reg: $11.95 SALE:$5.99

#115961 Perfect Settings Bigz XL Die Reg: $42.95 SALE: $25.99
#116760 Cake 3 Tier Bigz XL Die Reg: $39.95 SALE: $25.49

More amazing deals.....

Stampin' Up has come up with some amazing promotions this month!! Check out the starter kit, which INCLUDES the MY DIGITAL STUDIO!! The starter kit is now valued at over $295 and you can get it for only $185! Why not sign up to be a demonstrator and starting purchasing at wholesale prices? Please contact me if you are interested in this. This offer runs now until March 31st, 2010. You will also become a weSTAMPER!!! :)

(Click on the picture below to view My Digital Studio!)

Digital+ Starter Kit Contents:

My Digital Studio software
Party Hearty and Petal Pizzazz stamp sets
Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pads
Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red Stampin' Write markers
Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
Button Latte Designer buttons
Stampin' Dimensionals
Mini Glue Dots
SNAIL Adhesive
Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD, and other supplies)

MY DIGITAL STUDIO PROMOTION

If you would still like to purchase the My Digital Studio, you can purchase it for $79.95. HOWEVER, if you host a workshop and the sales are over $400, you can purchase it for 1/2 price! This promotion is from now until Nov. 30th.

DEAL OF THE WEEK IS BACK!!

Just like last July, Stampin' Up is offering the "deal of the week" again! Here are this week's deals. These deals are good until Oct. 11th. The punches retail for $15.95, and will be on sale for:

5 Petal Punch $10.99
Trio Flower Punch $10.99
My Way Punch $11.99

You can order on my Stampin' Up website, which is HERE, or just email me at LorriHeiling@gmail.com and I can place the order for you.

Silly Wedding and Anniversary Cards

I did this wedding card (left side) awhile ago, you can check that post HERE. I kept dreaming up this REALITY card for the same couple (my son and his wife LOL) for their first year anniverary. Notice the dirty towel that is on the floor (right side) is the MR. towel. LOL Silly card, I know....

CLEARANCE RACK!

Just like Nordstom's has their "Rack" of sale items, now Stampin' Up does too!!! Check out the STAMPIN' UP CLEARANCE RACK! There will be MANY discontinued items at GREAT PRICES, some up to 80% off!!! You can check the products there by clicking on my website HERE. These products must be ordered off my Stampin' Up website.

The items found on the Clearance Rack are while supplies last. They will be updating with new items periodically.

September weSTAMP Meeting

We had another awesome weSTAMP meeting this month!

We always start our meeting with a make and take. Barbara taught us all how to make a tissue holder. There is a wonderful tutorial for this on Barbara's blog HERE. THANKS Barbara!

The bulk of our meeting was instruction (by Pam) on My Digital Studio! Pam really is an expert in this area, and we are so thankful for the time she invested learning this program so she could teach us!Here are our swaps for our weSTAMP meeting tonight. The theme was using something from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Peggy's swap:

Jennie's swap:

Melissa's swap:

Ginny's swap:

Barbara's swap: (notice it matches our make and take!)

Linda R's swap:

Toni's swap:

Patti's swap:

Pam's swap: (made with brand new My Digital Studio!!)

Linda B.'s swap:

Jenn's swap:

Tracy's swap:

Lorri's swap:

Lorri's inside:

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Medallion, Delightful Decoratins, Four the Holidays

Paper: Real Red, Very Vanilla

Ink: Real Red

Assories: Ornament Punch, Sleigh Bells Ribbon, Gold Elastic Cord, Fire Square Rhinestone Brads, Embossing Powder (Medallion is embossed)

Door prize was made by Leah, won by Melissa! It is a beautiful desk organizer!

Yummy pumpkin roll treats made by Jenn!

3-Mn Demo for weSTAMP

In case you don't know this about me, I LOVE CANDY CORN ANYTHING! So when I stumbled across a blog that showed how to make candy corn out out of punches, I couldn't help but show our weSTAMPERS how to make these! I first saw these on Hannah's blog, which can be found HERE. Hannah's tutorial shows how to make the larger candy corn. I then tweaked it to make smaller candy corn and have provided the diagram below, and the sizes of punches.

To make the smaller candy corns:

First punch out an orange circle with the 1 3/8" circle punch. Then center your 1 3/4" circle ontop of the circle you just punches out. This will leave you with a "ring" of orange paper. Glue it to white cardstock (See picture 1.) The reason you don't just use a 1 3/4" orange circle in this step is because it will become too thick to punch through at the very end if you keep layering full cardstock pieces ontop of each other. By cutting the ring, it eilimates another layer.

Next, punch out a 1 3/8" circle out of yellow (I chose Summer Sun) and glue it to the inside of the orange ring. (See Picture 2.)

Last, punch out the center of this with your large star punch. Then nip the points of the stars to form the candy corn! (See Picture 3.)

Pumpkin Patch 3x3 Card

Simple 3x3 card using the new treat cups!


Recipe:
Stamp Set: Pumpkin Patch
Paper: Only Orange, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Black Stazon
Accessories: 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Treat Cups, M&M's

Halloween Treat from Joann!

One of my stamp club members, Joann, gave me all the "fixin's" to make this card! Wasn't that the sweetest thing??? It was so much fun creating (CASING! LOL) her card! Joann is famous because her card got published on a blog, and you can see her card HERE!

Thanks Joann!! I sure had fun with this!!

September Girl's Day/Night Out

This time I'll start my post off by what I served for FOOD for my Girl's Day/Night Out this month, then onto the projects.

The cupcakes are just chocolate cake mix with Betty Crocker chocolate frosting. Then I made the webs by downloading a spider web picture, putting that piece of paper UNDER wax paper, and then tracing the design with melted white chocolate chips. (I used a frosting dispenser.) I then put some plastic spiders ontop of the web. Then I put them in the refrigerator to harden the webs, Take them out, peel them off the wax paper and set them ontop of the cupcakes! I forgot to tell the gals the spiders were PLASTIC, but they SOON FOUND OUT!!! LOL

The template for the spider web can be found HERE.

I made these little witches hats out of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. The tutorial can be found HERE. However, I didn't mess with sticky strip and just used good ol' fashioned hot glue to assemble it. Each gal got one of these at their work station.

Here are my Girl's Day/Night Out projects for the month of September.


There are LOTS of versions of these out there on SCS! Here is Frankie!

Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Smarty Pants
Paper: Old Olive, Lovely Lilac, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Old Olive, Basic Blac
Accessories: 1 1/4/1"/Word Window Punches, Daubers, Dimensionals





I saw this little "treat box" on the infamous Becky Robert's blog (which can be found HERE.) You can find instructions and the tutorial for this on her blog.

Recipe:
Paper: Only Orange, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede
Ink: Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, Little Leaves Sizzlet, Gold Brads




I love this new stamp set from the mini catalog, called Pumpkin Patch! So fun to work with! I was inspired by this card HERE on SCS.






Recipe:
Stamp Set: Polka Dot Background, Pumpkin Patch
Paper: Basic Black, Dusty Durango, Whisper White, Cast a Spell DP
Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive, Dusty Durango
Accessories: Polka Dot Dusty Durango Ribbon

I saw Nancy Riley's card HERE and loved how she spotlighted the leaves on this card. Check out her blog and you will be AMAZED!

Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Falling Leaves

Paper: Always Artichoke, More Mustard, Ruby Red, Autumn Traditions DP

Ink: More Mustard, Ruby Red, Always Artichoke

Accessories: 1 1/4"/1 3/8" Circle Punches, Scalloped Edge Punch, Soft Suede Polka Dot Ribbon

Trick or Treat!

I found this pattern about a year ago and finally got around to making this! What you can't see very well in the picture is the embossing on the lid of the coffin. It is the Medallion stamp embossed with clear embossing powder.

The pattern for the coffin lid can be found HERE and the pattern for the bottom can be found HERE.


Recipe:
Stamp Set: Holiday Best, Medallion
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Versa Mark
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Non SU Ribbon

September Stamp Club Projects

September is always a difficult month for me to choose projects for Stamp Club, because there are SO MANY ideas and I only get to choose 3! (Granted, I'd love to do all of them but it would have turned into an all-nighter!! LOL) Here are the 3 projects we did this week.

This project was totally inspired by one of our own weSTAMPERS, Rachele!! She used this idea last year for our weSTAMP swap. I found the pattern for these test tube treats HERE.

Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Batty For You, Smarty Pants
Ink: Perfect Plum, Pumpkin Pie, Craft White
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Whisper White, Cast a Spell DP,
Accessories: 1 1/4”/1 3/8” Circle Punch, 1/4” Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon, Test Tubes, M&M’s



This card features the "Sweet Treat" cups that are found in the Holiday Mini Catalog. You can download the mini catalog HERE. (You can get this $29.95 set for only $10 by hosting a $250 workshop this month!!)

Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Sweet Centers (New Holiday Mini Catalog!), Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
Paper: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
Accessories: 5/8” Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Sweet Treat Cups, 1 3/4” Circle Punch, M&M’s

Last but not least, this card is a 100% TOTAL CASE of Gretchen Barron's card, which can be found HERE. I KNEW I wanted to CASE this card the moment I saw it! Did you know this is the number one selling stamp out of this year's catalog?

Recipe:
Stamp Sets: Medallion
Ink: Craft Chocolate Chip
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery
Accessories: 1” Double Stitched Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder

Sketch Challenge

I've been dreaming of this card for quite some time, and thought I would try it out with a sketch. I rarely do sketches, not that I don't like them, but usually don't have enough time to do "onsie" cards. This was so fun, and it really does help to have a sketch in front of you to get you going! This sketch was done by Karen Giron, whose blog can be found HERE.

Here is the sketch that she came up with for this week:

And here is what I came up with:

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Under the Stars, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Pumpkin Patch

Paper: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Creamy Caramel, SU DP (Retired), Naturals Ivory (Pumpkin Stem)

Ink: Brown Stazon, Basic Black, Always Artichoke, Craft White

Accessories: Small Oval Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Dimensionals

Card is 5"x5". Pumpkin on bear is made with 5 small oval punches taped together.

Birthday Treasures!

I thought I would share with you some of the handmade things I received for my birthday a couple of weeks ago! LOVE all of them, thanks everyone!

The first one isn't "handmade" but it is just too cute not to show you! Isn't this the CUTEST floral arrangement you have ever seen? This is from my friend Jennie.

These hand-made cards are BEAUTIFUL, aren't they! They are from my friends (clockwise starting with upper left) Chris, Cheryl, Chris and Cindy.

These two cards are so FUN and creative! They are from my friends Lana and Linda.

Nancy Riley (blog: iSTAMP) made these hand made goodies!! She also gave me a cookbook from her HOMETOWN! Don't you agree those hometown recipe books are the BEST? LOVE IT! What a fun gift, can't wait for you to see these in person!

Barbara (blog: creativestampinspot) made these beautiful fall creations. They are so pretty setting out on display!!!! Great fall color choices.

This card isn't homemade but it is HILARIOUS! This is from my friend Deborah.

Hope you enjoy them. Thanks everyone for your birthday wishes!

HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG IS HERE!!

You won't believe your eyes when you see the mini catalog this year!!! This mini catalog has 39 pages of GREAT PRODUCTS and ideas!!! There are brand new products being introduced (My Digital Studio (Scrapbooking), Build-A-Bear die cuts, and MORE!)

Click on the catalog below to view catalog, and read below to see how you can purchase one item in the mini catalog for only $10!! (Exclusing hostess sets and My Digital Studio.)

You can SHOP NOW on my website (click HERE), or you can email me with your order.

There is a hostess promotion taking place Sept. 1 - Nov. 30th. If you host a workshop totaling $250 or more, you may choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10! *Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

After My Digital Studio is released, this offer will become even sweeter:
Host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97)! Check back for details for when My Digital Studio is released.

Now is a PERFECT time to book a workshop! Just gather some of your friends and I will provide the rest! We will do an informal workshop (your home or mine). You and your friends will have fun creating holiday type projects, and YOU will receive the hostess benefits from the sales!

August weSTAMP Swaps

Our monthly weSTAMP meeting was last night. There was EXCITEMENT in the air as we heard all about Convention from three of the gals who attended. 2010 Convention HERE WE COME! LOL


We had two new gals join our weSTAMP group with the awesome promotion going on. You have a few days left to take advantage of the Mini Starter kit price (only $85!!) and become our newest weSTAMP member!! Click on this link HERE to join now and start buying your products and WHOLESALE PRICES! This is what is included in the mini kit. This mini kit promotion expires Aug. 31st.
Ok, done with the commercial, onto PROJECTS! LOL


As always, we start the evening off with a make and take. I saw this sketch, and thought I would use this design for our make and take.

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Branch Out, Teeny Tiny Messages, Falling Leaves
Paper: Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Autumn Traditions DP
Ink: Soft Suede, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Versa Mark
Accessories: Scallop Edge/Scallop Circle/1 3/8"/1 1/4" Punches, Always Artichoke 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

I am always inspired by the diverse creativity by our group! Hold onto your hats, and get ready for amazing swaps!

Rachele's swap:


Linda R.'s swap:

Ginny's swap:

Pam's swap:

Barbara's swap:

Leah's swap:

Patti's swap:

Peggy's swap:

Linda B.'s swap:

Melissa's swap:

Elizabeth's swap:

Lorri's swap:

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Pumpkin Patch

Paper: Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory, More Mustard

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Dusty Durango, Always Artichoke (More Mustard, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, and Craft White used on More Mustard cardstock for faux wood for sign)

Accessories: Dusty Durango 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 1/4" Circle Punch

The pattern for the folds were found on SCS HERE. This is called a Stair Step Fold. I followed Beate's instructions, but instead of making the card 5 1/2" across, I made mine 4 1/4" across. It was my HUSBAND'S IDEA to tie the ribbon around LOOSLY so it stays together like an accordian, yet you can still see the stair step effect with this. If you want to mail it, it will squish down inside an envelope, but when it stands upright, and you view it from the side, it expands about 3/4". I will use mine as a decor piece by my computer. :)

Last but not least, was this AMAZING door prize, provided by Linda Rodenberg. Her blog can be found HERE.

It is the cutest purse made out of paper (larger than you think!!) and it was FULL of fun surprises inside. Look at the detail in this!! Way to go Linda, this is just beautiful!

Girl's Night Out Back to School Projects!

Hey all you mom's whose kids are back in school! How about joining us for a "Back to School" class, where we will make some fun teacher appreciation cards and gifts! At this class we will be making a total of 8 projects.

We will be making:
- Lunch bag (cute way to package a gift for a teacher! You can personalize this in class)
- Hershey nugget candy treat box (nuggets wrapped in school themed paper)
- Thank you gift card holder designed to look like a composition book
- Blank card to write your own personalized message — designed to look like a library card
- 2 coordinating envelopes for cards
- Legal pad decorated (what teacher doesn’t need a pad of paper for LISTS?)
-Pen decorated in school themed colors

August 31st at 6:30pm
Class fee: $20

Pleae RSVP for this event at LorriHeiling@gmail.com

If you are an out of towner and would like a kit, please email me!! The kit will be $25 for out of towners to allow extra $ for postage.

August Girl's Night Out Projects

August projects coming your way!

I have been wanting to do a coffee card for quite some time now! I finally purchased "PUN FUN" and have a coffee cup stamp to use!! I saw this card on SCS the other day and LOVED how she used the wide ribbon.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Pun Fun

Paper: Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, Riding Hood Red DP

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: 1 1/4" Chocolate Chip Striped Ribbon, Swirls and Scribbles Sizzlit, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Glue Dots

Fallish card using the NEW BUTTERFLY PUNCH! Life just got easier because of that punch! LOL

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Kind and Caring Thoughts, Flight of the Butterfly

Paper: Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, Naturals Ivory, Autumn Traditions DP

Ink: More Mustard, Elegant Eggplant, Soft Suede, White Craft

Accessories: Large Scallop Die, The Big Shot, Coluzzle, Gold Brads, Mat Pack, Butterfly Punch, 1/4" Elegant Eggplant Grosgrain Ribbon

Super SIMPLE and EASY! This one literally takes MINUTES to make! I CASED this card on SCS (different colors, though, and added a ribbon.) Once again, I didn't save the designer, so if you see a similar card, please let me know so I can post it here!! I'm so sorry!

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Cheep Talk, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry

Ink: Mello Mambo

Accessories: 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches

I have been wanting to use the set "Under the Stars" for quite some time now! I figured I better use it because the camping season is almost over! (Unless you live in AZ! LOL)

I CASED this card HERE on SCS, but simplified it a bit.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Under the Stars, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Party Hearty (Inside Sentiment)

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Creamy Caramel

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, More Mustard, So Saffron, Handsome Hunter, Mellow Moss

Accessories: White Brads, 1/4" Hole Punch, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Square Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Cuttlebug Folder, Dimensionals

Here are the treats I made. You can stamp on COOKIES! I got the idea from this blog HERE. I used the stamp set Under the Stars to stamp on the cookies.

Convention Treat!

Look at the fun treat I got from the Convention!! My upline, Barbara Welch, delivered this to me from Becky Roberts. Isn't it the CUTEST thing? That Becky thinks of EVERYTHING!!! I love absolutely LOVE it. We'll see how long these M&M's last in my crafting area..... THANKS BECKY! Check out her BLOG, it's AWESOME!

Here are some more pictures of Nancy Riley and I at Convention, courtesy of Becky Roberts. SILLY GIRL!!

August Stamp Club Projects

Here are August Stamp Club projects!

I love the "kissing technique" and it works well with this stamp set. To see the tutorial on this technique, you can find it HERE.

Have you seen the large scallop square die cut in the new catty? I love how you can make a CARD with this. Just place the folded card BELOW the top scallop, and then it won't cut all the way around, allowing the fold to remain!

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Petal Pizzaz
Paper: Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Razzleberry Lemonade DP, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink: Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango
Accessories: Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Large Scallop Square Die, Glue Dot, Dimensionals


Super simple fun ice cream card made with punches!




This is how I made the ice cream cones. Just nip off a leg of the large star punch! I ran it through the Big Shot to give it texture, too.

Recipe:Stamp Set: Tasty Sweet

Paper: Kraft, Creamy Caramel, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: BoHo Blossoms Punch, Large Star Punch, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder, White Gel Pen

I was inspired by my upline Barbara Welch for this card!! Her blog can be found HERE, but I don't think her card is uploaded yet. I have seen these on Splitcoast before, but it wasn't unti I saw Barbara's in person that I wanted to give it a try. They are fun to make and the 1 1/4" square punch makes this project go super fast!


Recipe:
Stamp Set: Party Hearty
Ink: Rose Red, Bermunda Bay, Soft Suede
Paper: Bermunda Bay, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Thoroughly Modern DP
Accessories: Top Note Die Cut, Scallop Circle Punch, Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Ribbon (turned upside down)

I GUESS I WAS AT THE STAMPIN' UP CONVENTION!!!

Most of you know that the annual Stampin' Up convention happened last week. This is the first year I haven't been able to go because our youngest son, Brady, started Kindergarten right smack in the middle of convention. It was a no-brainer for me, I wouldn't give up the first day of Kindergarten for ANYTHING!


Well, Becky Roberts and I have been going back and forth over "to-go-OR not-to-go"...... teasing each other for months now! I kept whining over the fun I was going to miss. I'd see some of her incredible projects she was working on and tell her I was going to homeschool so I could go to convention!! LOL We sure had fun with it. (BTW, check out Becky's BLOG to see some of her projects!!!)



WELL LOOKY what I saw on Becky's blog tonight. (Y'all know my friend, Nancy Riley. She couldn't go to convention this year either.....) Soooooooooo Becky did the next best thing and TOOK both Nancy and I to convention with her!!!



Here we are at Momeno Mall at the convention!!!! I had so much fun I can't even remember it! LOL

What a HOOT!! Next year I will BE THERE FOR SURE!! This just goes to show you how incredibly CREATIVE Becky is!!

Another Teacher Gift

My neighbor is a substitute teacher and wanted to get her name out to the school teachers so when they need a sub they can call her. (You can find the pattern to these boxes on Nancy Morgan's website HERE.) She was going to hand out business cards, but I suggested something a little more memorable (and CHOCOLATEY) so they would remember her.

I came up with this design to look "schoolish". The back of the box has a piece of square cardstock with my friend's info on it.

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Tart and Tangy
Paper: Basick Black, Summer Sun, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive
Accessories: Scallop Circle/1 3/8" Circle/1 1/4" Circle Punches, Non SU Ribbon, Non SU Ruler paper, Hershey Nuggets, Paper Shred

First Day of School

What's up with school starting when there is still 1/3 of the summer left???? When I was a kid (now I sound like my MOTHER) we used to start after Labor Day!!

Anywhoooo....here is a picture of my BABY going to his first day of Kindergarten! (Yes, you did just see posts of our oldest SON getting married 2 weeks ago.....yep, do the math, we have a 21 year age span between our oldest and youngest son! And I always have to add - AND IT'S ALL THE SAME FAMILY! LOL)

Of course, I couldn't send Brady off to school without something for his teacher! I am a bit OLD FASHIONED, and it is TRADITION with all 3 of our kids to go to school with a nice big juicy apple for the teacher! Here is Brady's apple, along with a little encouragement note to his teacher and her aide.

August Specials!

There's a lot going on at Stampin' UP! Check out the specials that are currently going on HERE:

JUST FOR KIDS PROMOTION

From Aug. 1 - 31 you can get a package of Designer Buttons ($7.95 value) FREE when you spend $35 on stamp sets in the "Growing Up" section of the catalog. To see which stamp sets are a part of that collection, please click HERE. You can order on my website, or simply email me at LorriHeiling@gmail.com.

DECOR ELEMENTS GROWTH CHART

From Aug. 1 - Sept. 30 you can purchase the Decor Elements Growth Chart for $24.95. This is a LIMITED time offer.

SUMMER COOKOUT KIT 40% OFF!

$85 STARTER KIT TO BECOME A DEMONSTRATOR!

For a mere $85, you can become a Stampin' Up demonstrator, too! (This promotion runs through Aug. 31st) There are so many perks to being a party of this family. Not only do you receieve wholesale prices, you also get to become a weSTAMPER!! Our weSTAMP group meets monthly for LOTS of fun, stamping, swapping, and sharing of different stamping techniques. Please don't feel you are required to have do classes in your home to sign up! Many demonstrators are "hobbyists", which means they sign up just to receieve discounts on products. You can choose which stamp set, paper, and ink pads you would like in your kit.

If you would like the "full-meal-deal" starter kit for $199, you will receieve MANY more products, PLUS Stampin' Up will THROW IN all 6 of the new "IN-COLOR" ink pads. That is above and beyond the many things you already receieve in the kit!

Please contact me if you are interested in joining my team! Our ot towners are WELCOME, too! You will be a part of weSTAMP, too!

Crazy for Cupcakes Card

Our daughter turned 21 last week, and here is a beautiful birthday card that Nancy Riley sent her!! You can also find this card (and recipe) on Nancy's blog, iSTAMP.

Our Son's Wedding!

Here are some wedding pictures from last weekend. This is our son, Brook, and his beautiful bride, Shannon. Brook is a Captain in the Air Force. He flies a C-17. His bride is studying to be a dental hygienist. They got married (and currently reside) in Charleston, SC.

Thanks for letting me share here!

Hi Y'all!

Just a quick note from the south to post some wedding cards my son and SOON TO BE daughter in law! Aren't these beautiful? Of course, I just had to grab my camera! Sorry the lighting isn't the greatest....

The first card is from Nancy Riley and her family:


This one is from Ginny Schembri and her family!!

Will post pictures later.....back to wedding stuff!

Deal #4 Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware 35% off!

I am SO EXCITED about the deal of the week this week! The Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware is 35% off!!! WOOOHOOO! Have you seen everything that is included in this? Check out page 178 in the catalog. There are 200 pieces in this kit!!! This kit normally retails for $29.95 and is now on sale for only $18.99! This special is good through July 26th.

Please email me if you are interested in this awesome deal and I will get that ordered for you. If you are an out of towner, please go to my Stampin' Up website and you can place your order online. My Stampin' Up website can be found HERE.

Birthday Gift

It's another cupcake themed gift! This gift was for my sweet friend and weSTAMP partner, Nancy Riley. She will be celebrating her birthday on Tuesday!! (Stop over to her blog and be sure and wish her a happy birthday!!)

This gift was made with the paper from Stamin' Up's Designer Series Patterned Paper: "Thoroughly Modern". You can find the original pattern for this cupcake gift on Nicole Heady's blog, which can be found HERE.

I won't be blogging in the next couple of weeks because we are heading to our son's wedding in Charleston, SC! WOOOHOOO! Will post pictures later!!

Special of the Week #3

To order, click on "Deal of the Week" picture to go to my Stampin' Up website.

Add some BLING to your projects!

SQUARE FIRE RHINESTONE BRADS are now 30% off from now until July 19th! For only $6.99 (regularly $10.95) you can enhance many projects with these. Colors included in the "FIRE" collection are: Pink, Pumpkin, Red and Yellow. There are approximately 80 brads included in 2 different sizes.

Stamp Club Projects for July

Here are the Stamp Club projects for this month. I have done these purses before. You can see some earlier ones HERE. I got the idea from Becky Roberts. She has an amazing blog, I encourage you to check it out. Her blog, and link to step by step instructions for making the purse, can be found HERE.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper: Melon Mambo, Razzleberry Lemonade, Crushed Curry

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Top Note Die Cut, Word Window Punch, Crushed Curry Polka Dot Ribbon, Jumbo Eyelets, Crop-a-Dile, White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Small Cellophane Bag, Hersheys Chocolate Nuggests (paper is cut 1" x 3" to wrap the chocolate in)

I knew I wanted to use this stamp set for Stamp Club this month. The night before class I saw this card posted by Lynn HERE and loved how the words popped out when you pulled the tag out. CLEVER! I used mostly new In Colors for this card.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: On a Pedestal

Paper: Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade DP

Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Pumpkin Pie 1/4” Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Tag Corner Punch

Key Lime Pie and Cookie Dough Truffles, OH MY!

I had some requests to post the recipes of what I served at my Girl's Day/Night Out this month, so here they are!

The first one was from my childhood days! My mom's best friend made this at a picnic! I was about 9 years old and I remember asking my mom to get the recipe from her! It is a family favorite and always a hit in the summertime!

KEY LIME PIE

1 graham cracker crust

Mix:

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 T. lime juice

6 T. lemon juice

1 pkg. lemon-lime Kool Aid (the old fashioned CHEAP envelope kind)

Let this set 5 mn. Using mixer, mix in a medium tub of Cool Whip (8 oz. tub)

Put this in pie shell, and set in refrigerator. Must be kept cool.

This next recipe I found on one of my favorite bloggers, Laurie. Her blog is "Stamping Up North" and can be found HERE. If you click on her RECIPES sidebar, you will find OODLES of yummy things to make there! I still think she could write a cookbook! I already know the next recipe I am going to try!

Anywhoooo.....that is where I found this treat that I served. They are ADDICTING! She has a prettier picture on her blog of these sweets, but here is my lame picture of these in production.



Cookie Dough Truffles

1/2 C. butter

3/4 C. brown sugar

2 1/4 C. flour

1/2 can sweetened condensed milk (this is about 1/2 C + 2 T.)

1 t. vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Add flour, milk and vanilla.

Stir in:

1/2 C. mini chocolate chips

1/2 C. walnuts (optional! I didn't add this to mine)

Shape into 1" balls and freeze until firm.

Melt:

1 1/2 lbs. semi-sweet candy coating

Dip balls in chocolate. Store in refrigerator. One batch makes about 46 dough balls (depending on how much you sneak while preparing.)

July Girl's Day/Night Out Projects

These are the Girl's Day/Night out projects we made this month. FUN FUN group of gals! Oh how I look forward to these get togethers!

I saw this burger card on Karen's blog (HERE) and have been WAITING for summer to use this! (I think she found the pattern on HEATHER'S blog. This idea is getting quite a history! I altered the burger a little bit and changed out the paper. This is a simple card showcasing the versatility of PUNCHES!

I made a cheat sheet to show what punches and how many of each you will need to make this. I also showed the placement of the burger fixings without the top bun on it. (The cheese isn't a punch, it is 3/4" x 3/4" cut square.)





Recipe:

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Messages

Paper: Naturals Ivory, Riding Hood Red DP, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, Green Galore, More Mustard, Riding Hood Red

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: PUNCHES! Wide Oval, Large Oval, BoHo Punch, 3/4" Circle, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Lace Edge Punch

Nancy Riley showed us the "medallion" technique at our last weSTAMP meeting. HERE is the card we made. This really is fun and easy! I was also inspired by Wendy Janson's card, that used these two colors together. Take a peek at a beautiful card she did using these colors! Click HERE.


Recipe:
Stamp Set: Priceless
Paper: Sahara Sand, So Saffron, SAB Designer Paper, Whisper White
Ink: So Saffron
Accessories: So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon, Stickles (on butterfly), Scallop Edge Punch


I was inspired by Jodi Collin's card on SCS HERE. I loved how she made the porthole looking out to the ocean at the whale.

Recipe:

Stamp Set: Pun Fun

Paper: Night of Navy, Real Red, More Mustard, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Brilliant Blue

Ink: Basic Gray, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Brown Journaling Pen, (More Mustard, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Craft White used in faux wood)

Accessories: Paper Piercer, Silver Brads, Acetate, Dimensionals (to "POP" the Porthole!), Coluzzle, 1" Circle Punch (Waves), Cuttlebug Dry Embossing Folder, Rope

Recipe:

Stamp Set: The More The Merrier (Level 3 Hostess Set)

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Scallop Edge/1" Circle/1 1/4" Circle Punches, Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Texturz Plate #1 for Big Shot

Deal of the Week #2

For those of you who own the Big Shot, you are going to love this promotion! The "Deal of the Week" #2 is the doctor bag, which stores the Big Shot. The normal retail price is $69.95 and now it is on sale for $49.99. That's a savings of about 30%! This sale runs July 6-12. Let me know if you are interested in this!! You can call or email me, OR just click on the picture below to be directed to my Stampin' Up website.

June weSTAMP Swaps

We always start our weSTAMP meetings with a Make and Take. Nancy Riley came up with this beautiful card, showcasing the medallion-look made with the SCALLOP PUNCH!! (By the way, read the next post down and find out how YOU can own this punch and make beautiful projects like this....the punch is now 30% off!!!)

Patti did our 3 mn. demo and taught us how to make a slider card!! Isn't this cool?

I think everyone would agree one of the highlights of our weSTAMP group is the swaps we do! Here are the June swaps. The theme was ANYTHING GOES!

Barbara's Swap:


Ginny's Swap:

Melissa's Swap:

Linda R.'s Swap:

Nancy's Swap:

Patti's Swap:

Elizabeth's Swap:

Linda B.'s Swap:

Scroll down to see my swap from an earlier post.

New Catty is LIVE!

The day we've all been waiting for.... the new Stampin' Up catalog goes LIVE today!!!

During the month of July, there are going to be weekly sales going on. I will be announcing them each week on my blog.

The first sale is July 1st - 5th. The scalloped edge punch is 30% off!!! If you don't yet own this punch, NOW is the time to get it! Retail: $15.95 Sale: $10.99 plus tax and shipping.

Just click on the picture above to go to my Stampin' Up website.