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!