Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I was really pleased with the way my Christmas cards turned out and wanted to share them with you. I stamped the bough image from the Peaceful Wishes stamp set and then went over them with my glitter gel pen. I got the beautiful ornament embellishments from the Michaels dollar bin (assortment of 5 in a package). Then I stamped the Be Merry image and mounted them on cardstock. Quick, easy, and beautiful! Just my kind of card!

I love this idea! You make fudge and then cut it out with cookie cutters! How simple is that? I got a big container of assorted cookie cutters at Wal-mart (I like the metal ones) and then just packaged them in the Stampin' Up medium clear bags and tied with ribbon. Quick, simple, and cute! My kind of project! Here is the fudge recipe I used:

Ingredients:
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) chocolate chips
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Warm over lowest possible heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in nuts and vanilla extract. Spread evenly into baking pan lined with foil. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Lift from pan, press cookie cutters into fudge, remove excess fudge, lift from foil (similiar to when you do sugar cookies). Clean fudge away from sides of cookie cutters. Package as desired. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Twas the night before Christmas, I'm glued to the tree.

I'm wondering what Santa brought just for me.

Could it be cardstock or inkpads or lace?

Or some stamps, I said, with a smile on my face.

And that's when I heard him! "Hi Santa" I said. He replied,

"You know, good girls should be in their beds".

"I know I should Santa, and now I've been caught.

But I was just so excited to see what you brought."

"Well, let's take a look in this room where you work..."

Then he shook his head quickly, and left with a jerk.

I heard him exclaim as he put it in gear.

"You've got enough crap, I'll see you next year!"

Merry Christmas!

And remember...we never have enough "crap"!

Thank you for your business this year!

12 Days of Holiday Sales Begin Today!

These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22. Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colors of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colors to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shot dies. Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with the Old Olive Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets is sure to take your creativity to a new level! Remember, this sale only lasts 12 days!

Contact me today for a complete list of items included in this sale!

It's a Chipboard Christmas!

Due to an overwhelming interest I'm offering this class again!

I'm really excited about this class because it's so versatile! Even I'm impressed with myself! We'll be making five chipboard holiday pieces ( approx. 6" in size) that can be combined to make an album, or separated to give as handmade ornaments, or used as gift tags on your gifts, or as a gift card holder! The possibilities are endless! I only have six kits available for this class so sign-up will be on a first come first serve basis! Don't miss out on this fun class!

Date: Wed. 12/9 7:00pm

Cost: $15 Stampin' Up order before tax and shipping plus $5 supply fee

RSVP by 12/6 to reserve your spot.
48 hour cancellation notice necessary to avoid fees.
Contact me today at mmomont@aol.com

It's PMS Night!

This Wednesday your welcome to my home to work on your current project. Maybe your Christmas cards, or your scrapbook, how about that kit you bought at the scrapbook store or convention that you never got around too...Just bring it and some munchies to share and find a reason to craft with friends! And don't worry if you don't have a project, I'll have kits available to purchase, all you have to bring is the food! Don't miss out on all the fun this time around! Join us on Wed. Dec. 2nd anytime after 6:00! Just contact me and let me know that your coming sometime before that day. Let's find a reason to look forward to our PMS!

Wow! For one week only you can purchase select Stampin' Up products at up to 50% off! Contact me to place your order by Sunday evening to take advantage of this limited time special!

120280 Framed with Love Bundle
Framed with Love stamp set
Full Heart punch
was $43.90
now $21.95

120281 Thank You Kindly Bundle
Thank You Kindly stamp set
Scallop Edge punch
was $29.90
now $14.95

120976 Thank You Kindly Bundle (French)
Tous mes remerciements stamp set
Scallop Edge punch
was $29.90
now $14.95

120282 Animal Crackers Bundle
Animal Crackers stamp set
Star Designer brads
was $25.90
now $12.95

120283 Corduroy Button Bundle
Kraft Corduroy buttons
Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons
was $49.75
now $24.88

120284 Game Night Bundle
Card Games stamp set
Game Night stamp set
was $40.90
now $20.45

120285 Four Square Bundle
Four Square stamp set
Scallop Square punch
was 30.90
now $15.45

120286 Heart to Heart Bundle
Love You Much stamp set
Heart to Heart punch
Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
was $49.85
now $24.93

120310 Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish)
Te Quiero Mucho stamp set
Heart to Heart punch
Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
was $49.85
now $24.93

120311 Heart to Heart Bundle (French)
J't'aime beaucoup stamp set
Heart to Heart punch
Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
was $49.85
now $24.93

120287 Chipboard Letter Bundle
On Board Timeless Type
On Board Loads of Letters
was $25.90
now $12.95

120288 Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle
Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
was $17.90
now $10.74

120289 Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle*
*This bundle is only available while supplies last.
Best Wishes & More stamp set
Eight Great Greetings stamp set
On a Pedestal stamp set
Earth Elements Stampin' Spots
Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
Flower Designer brads
was $127.70
now $76.62

120290 Build-A-Brad Bundle
Calendar Alphabet stamp set
Pewter Build-A-Brad
Antique Brass Build-A-Brad
was $40.85
now $24.51

120291 Enjoy Every Moment Bundle
Enjoy Every Moment stamp set
Circle Designer brads
Flower Designer brads
was $43.85
now $26.31

120312 Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French)
Profiter de chaque instant stamp set
Circle Designer brads
Flower Designer brads
was $43.85
now $26.31

120292 Cheep Talk Bundle
Cheep Talk stamp set
Note cards
Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
was $42.85
now $25.71

120293 Sock Monkey Bundle
Sock Monkey stamp set
Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons
was $58.85
now $35.31

120313 Sock Monkey Bundle (French)
Sing-chaussette stamp set
Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons
was $58.85
now $35.31

120294 Alphabet Bundle
Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set
Lovely Letters stamp set
was $87.90
now $52.74

120295 Simply Said Bundle
Simply Said stamp set
Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
Full Heart punch
was $52.85
now $31.71

120314 Simply Said Bundle (French)
Amitié stamp set
Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
Full Heart punch
was $52.85
now $31.71

120296 On Board Bundle
On Board So Tweet
On Board Batch of Blooms
On Board Essentials
was $42.85
now $25.71

120927 Christmas Décor Bundle #1
Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red)
Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
was $74.85
now $44.91

120298 Christmas Décor Bundle #2
Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red)
Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
was $74.85
now $44.91

120299 Christmas Décor Bundle #3
Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red)
Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
was $74.85
now $44.91

120300 For All You Do Bundle
For All You Do stamp set
5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
was $36.90
now $25.83

120315 For All You Do Bundle (French)
Merci pour tout stamp set
5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
was $36.90
now $25.83

120316 For All You Do Bundle (Spanish)
Por todo lo que haces stamp set
5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
was $36.90
now $25.83

120301 Striped Ribbon Bundle
Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
was $47.73
now $33.41

120302 Bling Bundle
Sticky Pages
Sticky Cuts Sweet
Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter
Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
was $43.80
now $30.66

120303 Fresh-Cut Bundle
Fresh Cuts stamp set
Fresh-Cut Notes
5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
was $37.85
now $26.50

120317 Fresh-Cut Bundle (French)
Fraicheur exuise stamp set
Fresh-Cut Notes
5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
was 37.85
now $26.50

120304 Pendant Note Bundle
Pendant Park stamp set
Pendant notes
5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
was $39.85
now $27.90

120318 Pendant Note Bundle (French)
Adorable parc stamp set
Pendant notes
5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
was $39.85
now $27.90

120319 Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish)
Un dia en el parque stamp set
Pendant notes
5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
was $39.85
now $27.90

120305 Sporting Bundle #1
Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements
Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements
was $67.90
now $47.54

120306 Sporting Bundle #2
Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements
Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements
was $67.90
now $47.54

120307 Sporting Bundle #3
Large Black Sporting Décor Elements
Black Just Sports Décor Elements
was $67.90
now $47.54

114864 Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements
was $39.95
now $27.97

114863 Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements
was $39.95
now $27.97

112534 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
was $7.95
now $5.57

112533 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
was $6.95
now $4.87

112081 Scallop Square punch
was $15.95
now $11.17

113693 Full Heart punch
was $15.95
now $11.17

113694 Heart to Heart punch
was $15.95
now $11.17

112091 Scallop Edge punch
was $15.95
now $11.17

112571 Circle Designer brads
was $5.95
now $4.17

112579 Flower Designer brads
was $5.95
now $4.17

112572 Star Designer brads
was $5.95
now $4.17

114785 Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements
was $39.95
now $27.97

114786 Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements
was $69.95
now $48.97

114791 Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements
was $39.95
now $27.97

114792 Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements
was $64.95
now $45.47

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Oh, you poor girls who weren't able to make it, here's what you missed out on! First, these wonderful favors! Everyone who attended received a cute snowflake bucket filled with chocolates and stamps! Second, a great lunch of Cheddar Broccoli soup, chicken salad on croissants, assorted sweet breads, and fruit. Third, four beautiful handmade cards! And lastly a SU exclusive holiday stamp set won by Judy Zimmerman! Hopefully you'll be able to join us next year!

It's a Chipboard Christmas!

I'm really excited about this class because it's so versatile! Even I'm impressed with myself! We'll be making five chipboard holiday pieces ( approx. 6" in size) that can be combined to make an album, or separated to give as handmade ornaments, or used as gift tags on your gifts, or as a gift card holder! The possibilities are endless! I only have six kits available for this class so sign-up will be on a first come first serve basis! Don't miss out on this fun class!

Date: Wed. 11/18 7:00pm
Cost: $15 Stampin' Up order before tax and shipping plus $5 supply fee
RSVP by 11/15 to reserve your spot.

48 hour cancellation notice necessary to avoid fees.

Contact me today at mmomont@aol.com

This is the card I made this week for the challenge. After I stamped my background, I embossed it, and then layered it with additional images and added some hardware. A perfect Thanksgiving card, yet easy to make. I love the way it turned out! Hope you do too!

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!
Join me on Saturday November 14th for an afternoon of cardmaking and lunch! There is only one week left to reserve your space! We'll be making cards so lovely you may not want to give them away! We'll craft, then lunch, then craft some more! And everyone attending will be entered into a drawing for a wonderful prize!

Date: Sat. Nov. 14th 11:00 AM
Cost: $30. You must prepay for this event.
Deadline to register is 11/07
A supply list will be sent out prior to the class.

Send your check to:
Michele Momont
3458 S Century Oak Circle
Oakland, MI 48363

It's PMS Night!
This Wednesday your welcome to my home to work on your current project. Maybe your Christmas cards, or your scrapbook, how about that kit you bought at the scrapbook store or convention that you never got around too...Just bring it and some munchies to share and find a reason to craft with friends! And don't worry if you don't have a project, I'll have kits available to purchase, all you have to bring is the food! Don't miss out on all the fun this time around! Join us on Wed. Nov. 4th anytime after 6:00! Just contact me and let me know that your coming sometime before that day. Let's find a reason to look forward to our PMS!

Here it is-HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA card #4! With it's beautiful simplicity and multi-layers, it's the perfect mix of elegance! Sign-up today and make this and three other wonderful cards! Also included in the cost of the class is lunch and a raffle, all for just $30! This class is filling quickly so don't hesitate! Click on Holiday Extravaganza under "Classes and Events" for details.

FINAL DEAL OF THE WEEK -order by 10/31

Princess Party Kit

You can make your princess's fantasies come true with our Princess Party kit. Your little princess and seven of her ladies-in-waiting can celebrate a splendid happily-ever-after complete with invitations, decorations, and dazzling crowns to create and wear.

-Contains products to create invitations, crowns, purse boxes, banner, and food toppers for eight

-Coordinates with the Princess Time stamp set and Princess personalized name stamp

Item #116214
now $9.99

Pirate Party Kit

Hoist the Jolly Roger and get ready to have a swashbuckling good time! Gather your little buccaneer and his or her mateys for a pirate party of the finest sort, complete with invitations, decorations, and eye patches to create and wear. This kit contains products you need to create party invitations and decorations for eight guests.

-Contains products to create invitations, eye patches, banner, treasure boxes, and food toppers for eight

-Coordinates with our Pirate Time stamp set and Pirate personalized name stamp

Item #116213
Pirate Party Kit
now $9.99

DEAL OF THE WEEK #3
The second Deal of the Week is from October 19th through October 25th. Contact me today to place your order!

Mini Library clips
Item #109857
Pg. 179
Regular price $12.95
Sale price $8.99


Basic Jumbo grommets
Item #114348
Pg. 179
Regular price $6.95
Sale price $4.49


1/2 Library clips
Item #112581
Pg. 179
Regular price $6.95
Sale price $3.99


Circle Designer brads
Item #112571
Pg. 179
Regular price $5.95
Sale price $3.99

COUPON(S) OF THE WEEK
Fellow discount lovers,
I'm starting a new section on my blog with links to printable coupons at local stores! Make sure to check back weekly for the current coupon! Enjoy!

Here it is-HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA card #3!
Who doesn't associate snow globes with the holidays? How much fun would it be to get your very own snow globe in a Christmas card? Sign-up today and make this and three other wonderful cards! Also included in the cost of the class is lunch and a raffle, all for just $30! This class is filling quickly so don't hesitate! Click on Holiday Extravaganza under "Classes and Events" for details.

CUTTLEBUG CHALLENGE #52 MONOCHROMATIC COLORS

This is the card I made this week for the challenge at http://www.thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/. After I embossed my paper I layered it with additional images and added some hardware. A beautiful Christmas card, yet easy to make. I love the way it turned out! Hope you do too!

DEAL OF THE WEEK #2
Once again during the month of October, Stampin' Up will offer several discounted products as "Deals of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required. The second Deal of the Week is from October 12th through October 18th. Contact me today to place your order!

Pop-Up 3 Tier Cake Bigz XL die
Item #116760
Pg. 201
Regular price $39.95
This week only $25.49
With this die you can make the cutest cards for the one you love! Imagine their surprise when they open their card and out pops a beautiful cake handmade by you!

Flower Burst Embosslits die
Item #114515
Pg. 195
Regular price $11.95
This week only $5.99
This burst of sunshine will add volume and dimension to any project. The modern flower has an Eastern influence, and would look stunning used with the Eastern Blooms stamp set.

Perfect Setting Bigz XL die
Item #115961
Pg. 200
Regular price $42.95
This week only $25.99
A perfect event needs a perfect setting. We've got you covered with our Perfect Setting Bigz XL die. With it, you can create cupcake holders and napkin rings from card stock, Designer Series paper, or other material. The cupcake holder is designed to hold a standard-size cupcake. This design is part of Shelli’s Signature Collection.

CUTTLEBUG CHALLENGE BLOGSPOT
This is the card I made for " Be Inspired #52- Halloween & Fall!" I cut out my embossed image, then highlighted the image with black ink to make it "pop"! Then I painted the windows with Twinkling H2O. Next I used my Halloween die to cut out the bats.
In the inside of the card I used the Finger tech-nique to make it feel as if the sayings were reaching right to you! Hope you enjoy it!

Here it is-HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA card #2!
With it's beautiful details and non-traditional colors who wouldn't love to receive this at the holidays? Lots of layering and hardware give it just the right balance! Sign-up today and make this and three other wonderful cards! Also included in the cost of the class is lunch and a raffle, all for just $30! This class is filling quickly so don't hesitate!

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! Join me on Saturday November 14th for an afternoon of cardmaking and lunch! This is just one of four of the beautiful cards we'll be making that day! Cards so lovely you may not want to give them away! We'll craft, then lunch, then craft some more! And everyone attending will be entered into a drawing for a wonderful prize!
Date: Sat. Nov. 14th 11:00 AM Cost: $30. You must prepay for this event. Deadline to register is 11/07. A supply list will be sent out prior to the class. Send your check to:
Michele Momont
3458 S Century Oak Cr.
Oakland, MI 48363

WOW!!! I WON!
Last week I entered a card in the Cuttlebug Challenge and I found out today I won! I'm sooo excited!!! I won a $20.00 gift certificate to Custom Crops. I entered another card today in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. At this time of year we can come together to support each other and raise awareness of Breast Cancer. Even if you have not been touched by this disease, I'm sure you know someone that has. We pray for those that have survived and we remember those that have lost their battle.

CUTTLEBUG CHALLENGE #51

This is the card I made for the Cuttlebug Challenge at www.thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com
After I embossed my paper I lightly sanded it to make my dots pop. I love the way it turned out! Then I added Cuttlebug florishes to the corners. The Stampin' Up Fashion Statements set had the perfect little bra stamp. And then of course you have to add a little bling! Hope you like it!

OCTOBER STAMP CLASS
SWEET CONTAINERS FOR YOUR TREATS!

I love finding new ways to package things! And what better time than Halloween! But it doesn't have to stop there-just change your colors, papers, embellishments, and you have new ideas for baby showers, wedding favors, class parties, you name it! Whatever the occasion there's a party favor for it!

When: Wed. October 21st, 7:00pm

Cost: $15 Stampin' Up order before tax and shipping.

RSVP by 10/18 to reserve your spot. 48 hour cancellation notice necessary to avoid fees.Contact me at mmomont@aol.com to register today!

DEAL OF THE WEEK IS BACK!
Once again during the month of October, Stampin' Up will offer several discounted products as "Deals of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required. The first Deal of the Week is from October 1 through October 11. Contact me today to place your order!

Trio Flower punch
109183
pg. 186
was $15.95
now $10.99


5-Petal Flower punch
109041
pg. 187
was $15.95
now $10.99

My Way punch
110709
pg. 187
was $15.95
now $11.99

Got my clearance order today and just wanted to share a couple of the things still available that I ordered that I love!
On Board Trinkets Ornaments -- by Stampin' Up! These ornaments are chipboard with beautiful papers that are already precut! Just adhere to the chipboard and your done! How easy is that! Or take them to the next level with some embellishments! I'm going to use mine as tags on my gifts! These are wonderful, especially for the money!
Turquoise Window Top Tin -- by Stampin' Up! Love, love, love these for storage. I have a bunch already that I use to store my scissors, hand punches, etc, and with the window on top you can see exactly what's inside. I ordered 5 more! And they're a lot cheaper now than when I ordered them originally! They're also great if you give baked goods as gifts! Very roomy and the lucky recipient can see what's inside!
Just wanted to share my thoughts in case your interested before they're gone! Contact me today to place your order!

ONE WEEK UNTIL PMS! Next Wednesday your welcome to my home to work on your current project. Maybe your Christmas cards, or your scrapbook, how about that kit you bought at the scrapbook store or convention that you never got around too...Just bring it and some munchies to share and find a reason to craft with friends! And don't worry if you don't have a project, I'll have kits available to purchase, all you have to bring is the food! Don't miss out on all the fun this time around! Join us on Wed. Oct. 7th anytime after 6:00! Just contact me and let me know that your coming sometime before that day. Let's find a reason to look forward to our PMS!

The Cuttlebug Spot Challenge # 50

This is the card I made for the Cuttlebug Challenge at www.thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com

After I stamped my images I painted them with Crystal Effects to give them some shine. I love the way it turned out! I love my Crystal Effects! I embossed my Old Olive paper to give it some dimension. And even though I used fall colors I tried to use images on my card that would be appropriate year round. Hope you like it!

Check out Stampin' Up's new Clearance Rack! Fantastic deals on surplus Stampin' Up products! When you order from me you'll receive the Preferred Price! Items are limited and will change on a regular basis so don't wait if you see something you like and make sure you check back often! Don't be fooled by the Regular Price, that is not the price the item was originally, that is the price for someone who doesn't have a demonstrator. Seems a bit confusing, I know, but the prices are deeply discounted. If you'd like to know the original price of an item just drop me an email. You can access the Clearance Room by clicking on the link on the right!

SWEET LITTLE BIRDS!
I love the way this card turned out! I stamped my birds on patterned paper and then cut them out. I think I'm addicted to paper piecing! I'm sure some of you have noticed how much I use this technique at my classes. I know the cutting can be a little tedious but the result is well worth the effort!

MOM'S BIRTHDAY CARD
Here's the birthday card I made for my mom! It uses all my favorite things! Embossing with my Big Shot! Layering my stamp image! Using crystals for a little bling! It was a detailed card to make, but my mom loved it!

SWEET TREATS FOR YOU!
Do you know the secret for making absolutely irresistible cards? Add treats! It's a snap to do with our Sweet Treat cups. Fill a Sweet Treat cup with goodies and adhere it to the card. Or let me show you have to make a sliding door so you can get to your treats without damaging your card. You can also purchase Sweet Treat padded envelopes to hold your creations. How cute are these?!!! Contact me today to order yours for the holidays!

It's almost here! Just days away! My Digital Studio is coming! On October 1st we're venturing into the digital age with the release of My Digital Studio. An easy-to-use, software-based design studio featuring thousands of Stampin' Up!'s award-winning images, colors, and accessories. My Digital Studio is new software from Stampin' Up! that allows you to digitally create a variety of products including (but not limited to) photo albums, cards, calendars, individual scrapbook pages, and multimedia projects that use exclusive Stampin' Up! art, accessories, and colors. My Digital Studio starts with nearly 2,000 unique elements--stamps, embellishments, templates, kits, punches, Designer Series papers, card stock, borders, and more. And you can download new embellishments, stamps, kits, and templates to My Digital Studio on a regular basis. Digital downloads are also compatible with other design tools and feature exclusive Stampin' Up! artwork and colors. Embellishments are true to size, making it easier to combine digital projects with paper crafting. Imagine how much easier your Christmas cards will be when you design them on your computer and then print as many as you need. And you can always embellish them after printing to give them that hand-made look. And not just cards, everyone loves a hand-made calendar:

or how about scrapbook pages that you can email to those you love who are far away! And until the end of November when you host a workshop of at least $400 you can get My Digital Studio at 50% off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97) when you use your free hostess dollars! So contact me today to schedule your workshop or catalog party!

MAKING YOUR OWN CUSTOM RUB-ONS!

Hey Girls, imagine if you could make your own custom rub-on! Any text, any size, any time! Well you can and today I'm going to show you how!

Here's all you need:
Glossy page protector or transparency sheet
Popsicle stick
computer ink-jet printer

-Design an image, a title, or embellishment on your computer in a word processing program.

-Insert the transparency or page protector (cut to 8 ½” x 11”) into your printer so that the ink will be deposited on the shiny side of the transparency. (If you’re using a glossy page protector, either side will work).

-Change the print properties so that your document prints as a mirror image of itself.

-Print the document on “best” quality. This will deposit a thicker amount of ink onto the slick surface so that you can transfer it to a piece of paper.

-Let the ink dry onto the transparency for at least ten minutes. Do not touch the ink -- it will smear.

-Once the ink has dried place the title or embellishment over the piece of paper with the printed side touching the paper.

-Press firmly onto the transparency and use the end of a Popsicle stick to rub over all of the text. This transfers the ink to the piece of paper.

-Gently remove the transparency from the paper, and admire your custom-made rub-on design!

-Once you’ve transferred the image, the transparency or page protector you used can be wiped clean and re-used.

That's all it takes! It really that easy! So have fun crafting!

CARDS THAT MAKE YOU SMILE CLASS!

For those of you who weren't able to join us last night here's what you missed out on!

Aren't you sad now... we had all kinds of fun making cards, and drinking wine again, you weren't here!

But you still have the opportunity to have a good time with us on PMS night which is Wednesday Oct. 7th or our next class which is Wednesday Oct. 21st.

You can also purchase class kits at any time by contacting me! Don't miss out on the fun again!

LOTS OF BOTS BIRTHDAY!
I'm always looking for stamps sets for the men in my life- be it big boys or little- so when I saw this set I just had to get it! I made this birthday card and I think it turned out so cute! And certainly appropriate for any age. I also ran the patterned paper through my Big Shot to give it some dimension and I really like the look. Just click on the card to see a close up so you can really appreciate the paper. I used the Spiral Punch and the Star Punch and coordinating Big Shot die for layering the star. Love those! For a set of 4 you sure can't beat the price and they are just the right size for layering with our punches! The Lots of Bots stamp set with it's quirky and loveable robots deliver thoughts and wishes to the humans in your life. Now, if only you could get one to do your dishes…
Set Quantity: 5 Price: $19.95

I'M SO EXCITED AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT...I FOUND OUT HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN GLIMMER MIST SPRAY!

I was looking at fellow SU demonstrator, Sharon Fields website today and found out how to make your own Glimmer Mist spray! Can you see the sparkle? This is Very Vanilla and Soft Suede cardstock that was sprayed after stamping with the homemade glimmer mist…I love it! Just take the Stampin’ Up! Shimmer Paint ($5.95 ea.) from the new mini catalog, in your color choice:
Champagne Mist #116806
Frost White #116854
Platinum #116807

and rubbing alcohol from the grocery store and combine in a mini mister. A mini mister measures about 4.5 inches tall and 1/2 inch in diameter. They emit a finer spray than the normal spritzer bottle. Also, you could use a fine art mister, which are found around the acrylic and oil paint supplies and brushes in the craft stores... but you definitely want the fine mist so you do not get splotches when spraying (unless that is what you want). Fill mini mister to 1/4” below the screw threads of the bottle with rubbing alcohol. Shake the shimmer paint vigorously to ensure it is well mixed. Carefully remove the lid of the shimmer paint and set aside. Dip the spray head straw of the mister into the shimmer paint and then scrape the excess paint off along the top inside edge of the mini mister bottle… it’s ok if it just sticks to the upper part. Rotate to get all the paint off the straw. Repeat about 4 more times. Insert spray nozzle into the mini mister, make sure it is on tightly and that the cap is in place. Shake the filled mini mister vigorously to ensure it is well mixed. Place your cardstock on a paper protected surface and spray with the mist. The paper will curl when wet… but will relax and flatten when dry. The paint will settle/separate from the rubbing alcohol after a few moments… you can view the paint color on the bottom of the bottle. Simply shake to reactivate and make sure there is no paint in the bottom before spraying! I know my cards are going to be extra sparkly this year, and my friends won’t complain about glitter because it doesn’t rub off!

Toilet Tissue Tag Book













Supplies:
4 toilet tissue tubes
Solid color cardstock
Printed paper
Assorted ribbon
8 Antique Brass Jumbo eyelets
Adhesive
Crop‐A‐Dile
(2) loose leaf rings

Toilet tissue tubes:
1. Flatten toilet tissue tubes.
2. Wrap flattened tissue tubes with assorted printed paper.
3.Use adhesive to adhere paper to sides and both ends.
4. Using the Crop‐A‐Dile on largest hole, punch 2 holes on each papered tube.
5. Add Jumbo Eyelets and set with a Crop‐A‐Dile (that will keep one end closed).
6. Decorate both sides of the papered tubes and add each tube to the loose leaf rings.
7. Decorate the loose leaf rings with ribbons as desired.

Inserts:
1. Cut 4" x 2‐1/2" card stock inserts.
2. Punch holes for ribbon—stagger the position of the holes.
3. Attach ribbon to each insert—these are the "pulls" for the inserts.
4. Decorate with appropriate sentiments or quotes.

Fresh Cut Votive

Fresh Cuts stamp set
(2) 4x4 and (2) 4x5 vellum pieces
(4) Fresh Cuts Note cards
Basic Black stamp pad
5-Petal Flower Punch
colored cardstock
small flower punch
adhesive
brads
scoring tool
4x4 votive cup

Score 4x5 vellum pieces at 1/2'' on both sides so that your left with a 4x4 square and (2) 1/2" flaps. Apply adhesive to both flaps on both pieces. Adhere flaps to your 4x4 vellum pieces so that you end up with a square box.

Cut the fronts off of the Fresh Cuts Note Cards at the score line so that your left with the 4x4 fronts.

Stamp the Fresh Cuts stamp image on the note card fronts with Basic Black ink.

Punch out 4 flowers of each size punch from your colored cardstock. Layer 5-Petal flower behind note card and small flower on top of notecard coordinating flowers with the cutout image in the notecard. The 5-Petal Punch coordinates perfectly with the Fresh Cuts Note Cards. Attach with a brad.

Now adhere the Fresh Cuts Note Card fronts to the vellum square. All four sides should be decorated so that your votive looks lovely from any angle! Place box over your votive and enjoy!

PMS NIGHT!
Well, once again I think PMS took on a whole new meaning! How about Pretty Much Super-fun! We had a great time last night, and I'm sure the wine had nothing to do with it! Everyone worked on something different. Sue and Judy were making cards. Sue keeps telling us she's new to all this but none of us are buying it based on the completed projects we see. Judy shared some beautiful watercoloring techniques she's into now! Kim was making thank-you notes to coordinate with the party invitations she made for her daughters' birthday party. Val worked on treat containers for Halloween, she's so ambitious! And I worked on a scrapbook kit I had bought at the Mega Meet convention! We had snacks and laughed a lot! We felt so sorry for those of you who couldn't join us for our evening of fun! But you can next month-our next PMS night will be Oct. 7th! Just bring whatever project you want to work on, a snack to share, and get ready for a evening of fun with friends!

SEPTEMBER STAMP CLASS

"Cards That Will Make You Smile"

Today I was thinking of all the things that bring a smile to my face- raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles, and...oh wait, that's makes Maria from the Sound of Music smile! Something that brings a smile to my face is a funny card and that's what we'll be making this month- humorous cards! Join us for an evening of fun and send a smile to someone you know!

When: Wed. September 23, 7:00pm
Cost: $15 Stampin' Up order before tax and shipping.
RSVP by 9/20 to reserve your spot. 48 hour cancellation notice necessary to avoid fees.
Contact me at mmomont@aol.com to register today!

Sweet Rewards Hostess Promotion!

Now you can earn even more free products with our limited-time hostess offer! From September 1-November 30, host a $250 Stampin' Up! workshop or catalog party, and choose any one item* from the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog for just $10! Choose from our award-winning stamps, beautiful new Simply Adorned jewelry, exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop products, or latest dies for the Sizzix Big Shot. With so much to choose from, you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop! Best of all, this amazing offer is in addition to the already fantastic benefits we offer to our hostesses. Make plans today to host your own Stampin' Up! workshop or catalog party and enjoy this sweet reward. Contact me today to schedule your workshop. *some restrictions apply.