Christmas Blog Hop

Once again we are doing our Simply Stars blog hop. The theme for this one is Christmas!! My favourite time of the year.

For my project today, I made the cute 6 Panel Mini Milk Carton. I can't wait to find the right size candle and give these to my daughter's teachers for Christmas.

Here it is!

Here is the supply list:

• Gumball Green Card Stock 126840
• Very Vanilla Card Stock 101650
• Be of Good Cheer DSP 126896
• Wonderful Winterland Stamp Set 123819
• Stazon Jet Black Ink Pad 101406
• Early Espresso Ink 126974
• Stampin' Write Markers 119806 &126856
• Stamping Sponges 101610
• 1/8" Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon 119960
• Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine 123125
• Extra-Large Tag Punch 119866
• Big Shot Machine 113439
• Mini Milk Carton Bigz L Die 117310
• Crop-a-dile (retired)

Thanks for stopping by!! Hope you enjoy the rest of the hop!

Susie

Head over to Heather's blog!

1. Heather Summers
2. Christine Dionne
3. Martha Inchley
4. Laura Richey
5. Sundee Himburg
6. Marja Deeth
7. Anne Granger
8. Kristy Strawbridge
9.Steph Cremin
10. Susie Hamm

Simply Stars Blog Hop

Hi Everyone, I am excited to be a part of the Simply Stars team. The ladies on this team are amazingly talented!! We have started a blog hop, which I am excited about but also nervous. Our first blog hop project was to be anything Halloween, so a card, 3-d item, scrapbook, and MDS.

For my first project, I made a card. My daughters have been so excited to decorate for Halloween this year. With every project I make to decorate our house more, the excitement builds in them for Halloween day.

 

Here is the supply list:

•  Basic Gray Card Stock 121044
• Rich Razzleberry Card Stock 115316
• Always Artichoke Card Stock 105119
• Very Vanilla Card Stock 101650
• Toxic Treats Stamp Set 127901
• Border Banter Stamp Set 128930
• Basic Gray Ink 126981
• Rich Razzleberry Ink 126950
• Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon 127844
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels 119246
• Big Shot Machine 113439
• Labels Collection Framelits 125598
• Paper-Piercing Tool 126189
• Stampin' Pierce Mat 126199
• Festive Paper-Piercing Pack 127857

Don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack. Stampin' Up! has added over 70 items.

Now hop on over to the talented Tracey!



 

 

Thank you for stopping by today! Hope you enjoy the rest of the hop!

 

Susie

 

1. Martha Inchley

2. Laura Richey

3. Sundee Himburg

4. Nancy Vanerzwan

5. Steph Cremin

6. Susie Hamm (me!!)

7. Tracey Collier

8. Anne Granger

9. Christine Dionne

10. Heather Summers

On to Christmas we go!!

I have been crazy busy in the last month. We moved into my mom's house while waiting for our house to be built. I've also been busy with my Christmas events.

Right now we have an Online Extravaganza over at www.stampinup.com. Click on Hot Deals to see what we have on sale. There are a lot of great deals. In just over a month our Holiday Mini Catalogue is done and the Occasions Mini Catalogue is coming out along with the Sale-a-bration. If there is anything you still want from the Holiday Mini, let me know.

Last Saturday I had a group of ladies attend my Christmas Advent Box event. Here are pics of the box.

Days 1-6 with a punched out snowflake lined with Pool Party marker and Dazzling Details added to make it sparkly.

Days 7-12 with a stamped stocking and punched out with the stocking punch.

Days 13-18 with a wreath made from a 1 3/4 circle and the small flowers from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack. I added some basic jewels and a hemp twine bow.

Days 19-24 with a Contempo ornament stamped 5 times (4 of them are glued in pairs). I added basic jewels on this one as well.

Here you can see I created the drawers out of Stampin' Up! Matchbox die. The top opens as well to add a little gift for someone as well.

I'm sure you noticed that the top box rotates. This allows you to see the front of it with each side that you have facing out. On the top box, I used the Timeless Type Junior Alphabet dies for the Big Shot. I also used the basic rhinestones, the jingle bells and another snowflake.

Happy Weekend and Stampin'!

Susie

BOO! Scrapbook Page

This is the last craft we made at the Halloween craft night. And I apologize for the poor quality picture.
I can't wait to dress my daughters in their costumes. I will have to finish this scrapbook page once I have a picture of them dressed up and the journaling complete as well. The Rich Razzleberry square is for the picture and the Whisper White is for the journaling.

Here is a close up of the cute witch on her broom. It's interesting how many questions my older 2 daughters have about all the witches, ghost, and monsters they see during this occasion.

Supplies

Stamp Set: Out on a Limb 123822W & 123824

Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie -8 1/2 x 11 & circle & scrap; Basic Black -5 x 8 1/2 & scraps; Pick Your Poison DSP -1 x 6 strips; Rich Razzleberry -4 1/4 x 5 & 1 x 6 & letters & scrap; Whisper White -2 3/4 x 4 1/4 & scraps

Ink: Classic Stampin' Pad -Pumpkin Pie 105216, Basic Black 101179; Whisper White Craft Ink 101731; StazOn Jet Black Ink 101406; Stampin' Write Markers -Pumpkin Pie 105115, Early Espresso 119680, Soft Suede 120973

Other Supplies: 2 1/2" Circle Punch 120906; Scallop Border Punch 119882; Owl Punch 118074; Big Shot 113439; Alphabet Simple Letters Die 115960; Stamping Sponges 101610; Mat Pack 105826; Paper-Piercing Tool 116631; Dimensionals 104430; Anywhere Glue Sticks 104045; Ruler & Pencil

Have a great weekend and Halloween!!! I won't be posting to much in the next while as we are moving in with my mom as our house is being built. I will try to post as much as I can.

Susie

Halloween Treat Baggies

I love special occasions as it gives the opportunity to make craft for my daughters classmates. This year we had to make double the treats from last year as I now have 2 daughters in school. The girls are super excited about these little treats. We made a total of 43 treat bags.

We also made this treat baggie at the last craft night as well. These baggies are in the Holiday Mini Catalogue, it's the 1 x 8 Cellophane Bags. You get 50 for $3.25 CAN.

Supplies
Stamp Set: Batty for You 116576W
Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie; Basic Black; Whisper White
Ink: Classic Stampin' Pad -Pumpkin Pie 105216
Other Supplies: 1 x 8 Cellophane Bags 124134; Big Shot 113439; Two Tags Die 115954; 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch 119854; 1 3/8" Circle Punch 119860; Linen Thread 104199; 1 1/4" Wild Wasabi Striped Grosgrain Ribbon 125059

Tell me what you think by leaving me a comment.

Susie

Trick or Treat Banner!

This cute little banner is one of the items we made at the last craft night. I wanted to do some Halloween decorating this year but need to make sure that it's not scary. It seems that I can't take my daughters to any store at this time of year because of all the scary Halloween stuff that is out. Unfortunately this banner will not be up for very long as we are moving this Friday.

Here is the supply list on how to make it.
Supplies
Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie -pennants; Pick Your Poison DSP *Holiday Mini Catalogue 124001-2 1/2 x 1; Basic Black -letters
Ink: Classic Stampin' Pad -Pumpkin Pie 105216, Basic Black 101179
Other Supplies: Big Shot *FREE for the month of October 113439; Perfect Pennants Die 123126; Alphabet Simple Letters Die 115960; Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Die 115951; Stamping Sponges 101610; White Baker's Twine 124262; 1/16" Handheld Punch 101227; Crop-a-dile 108362; 1 1/4" Basic Black Striped Grosgrain Ribbon 115615; Cutter Kit 106958; 5/8" Jumbo Brads 112533

I hope you "treat" yourself on this great day!!

Happy Stampin'
Susie

Hip-Hip-Hooray!

It's Your Special Day!
Here is one of the cards we made at our craft night in August.

Supplies
Stamp Set: Little Friends 122665W & 122667C; Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess) 122615W & 122617C
Card Stock: Pear Pizzazz -5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4; Whisper White -labels; Wild Wasabi -strip; Pool Party -strip
Ink: Stazon Jet Black Ink 101406; Stampin' Up! Markers -So Saffron 105114; Daffodil Delight 119677; Wild Wasabi 120975; Pear Pizzazz 119801; Crumb Cake 120967; Chocolate Chip 100071; Pool Party 123002
Other Supplies: Big Shot Machine 113439; Top Note Die 113463; Perfect Polka Dots Folder 117335; Extra-Large Oval 119859; Crop-a-dile 108362; 5/16 Jumbo Brads 112534; Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon 119265; Hemp Twine 100982; Dimensionals 104430

Hope you like today's card! Happy stampin'!!

Susie

Simply Sent Kit...

Wow...October is filled with great deals from Stampin' Up!

1. A Free Big Shot when you sign up to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Or $125 in free products -Click here to find out about this great deal.
2. Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps -Click here to see details
3. And the Simply Sent Kit...

Dates: October 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details: Buy two Simply Sent Kits and get a FREE coordinating stamp set! Our Simply Sent Kits are the ideal choice for the beginning crafter. The card kits offer a variety of basic themes, so it's easy to create cards for any occasion.
Click here for more details.
Have a great day!

Fun in the Sun...

that is what we've been enjoying here in Ontario Canada! I love this stamp set that is in the Summer Mini Catalogue. Summer Splash is such a cute and fun stamp set. The sentiment is from Sunny Fun which is also in the Summer Mini Catalogue. This catty is full of great products.

Colour combo for this card is Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, and Early Espresso. Just fun and bright combo.

Supplies

Stamp Sets: Sunny Fun 123040W & 123042C; Summer Splash 123035W & 123037C

Card Stock: Rose Red -5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 & label; Early Espresso -5 1/4 x 4; Pumpkin Pie -5 x 3 3/4; Tempting Turquoise -3 1/2 circle; Whisper White -3 1/2 x 2 1/4 & label

Ink: Stampin' Write Markers -Pumpkin Pie 105115, Rose Red 100063, Tempting Turquoise 100058; VersaMark Pad 102283

Other Supplies: Early Espresso/White Baker's Twine 123124; Cutter Kit 106958; Early Espresso Neutrals Brad 119736; Basic Rhinestones Jewels 119246; Dimensionals 104430; Big Shot Machine 113439; 3 1/2 Originals Die 121811; Modern Label Punch 119849; Word Window Punch 119857

For the month of August Stampin' Up! has a Buy 3 Designer Series Packs get the 4th one free. If you want get some DSP please let me know.

I'm hoping to post more often but can't promise to much. We are in the midst of selling our house and buying a new one. So hoping and praying our house sell asap but then comes packing and moving. That part of this process won't be to much fun.

I hope you have a great start to your week! 

Susie 



Birthday Cards

I enjoy making birthday card but I love giving these cards to people I love!

Supplies
Stamp Sets: Fabulous Florets 123025W & 123027C; Teeny Tiny Wishes 115370W
Card Stock: Concord Crush -5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4; So Saffron -5 1/4 x 4 & label; Basic Black -4 3/4 x 3 1/2; Whisper White -4 1/4 x 3 & label & scraps
Ink: Classic Stampin' Pad -Basic Black 101179; Stampin' Write Marker -So Saffron 105114
Other Supplies: Concord Crush 1/2 Stitched-Poly Ribbon 119266; Basic Rhinestones 119246; Modern Label Punch 119849; Word Window 119857; Dimensionals 104430

Supplies
Stamp Set: Cottage Garden 117068W & 120003C; Messages for Mom 117016W & 118580C
Card Stock: Riding Hood Red -5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4; So Saffron 5 1/4 x 4 & 3 3/4 x 1 1/4 & label; Wild Wasabi -5 x 3 3/4; Whisper White -label
Ink: Classic Stampin' Pad -Wild Wasabi 109014, So Saffon 105213; Riding Hood Red 111836, Basic Black 101179
Other Supplies: Victoria Crochet Trim 118481; Mat Pack 105826; Paper-Piercing Tool 116631; Basic Rhinestones 119246; Big Shot 113439; 3" Circle Originals Die 122125; Scallop Circle #2 Bigz Die 113469; Dimensionals 104430

I hope you enjoyed today's cards.

Happy Stampin' Day!!

Susie

Teacher & Students Gifts

What a great year it has been with Shelby going to school!! She has learned so much in the last 10 months!!! Her Daddy and I are super proud and pleased with how well she did!!

GREAT JOB SHELBY!!!! :)

Here are some special gifts made for our super special teacher and all the great friends Shelby made in JK.

Here is the card made for Shelby's teacher! The stamp sets I used for this card are both retired but I just love both these sets and won't let them go. The are First Day and Tart & Tangy. However, the Thank You stamp is not retired and from the Curly Cute stamp set.

This little desk is so adorable!!! I found this desk on Stampin Queen's blog. I just loved these desk when I saw them, I had to make one for Shelby's teacher. This is the front view. Below are the top and drawer view. The great thing about this desk is that it was easy to make. All the drawers are filled with goodies for the teacher such as paper clips, thumbtacks, Liquid paper dry lines and chocolate.

The drawers are made using the Big Shot and the Matchbox die.  

These Sour Cream Containers are the gifts for Shelby's new friends. These are super fun, quick and easy to make. Each package had a little treat for the children to enjoy.

Supplies Used
Stamp Sets: First Day *retired; Tart & Tangy *retired; Thank You -Curly Cute 117014W & 120510C; Thanks for being a friend -Happy Greetings 123311W & 123313C
Card Stock:
Card - Early Espresso -5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4; Real Red -5 1/4 x 4 & 1 3/8 circles; Crumb Cake -Top Note die; Whisper White -1 1/4 circles
Desk - Early Espresso -6 x 3 1/4 & Matchbox wrap times 6 & 1/2 circle; Real Red -Matchbox drawer times 6; Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack in Real Red -5 3/4 x 3 & strip; Whisper White -2 1/2 x 1 3/4
Sour Cream Containers - Celebration Designer Series Paper *retired -4 1/4 x 5 1/2; Real Red -Label; Whisper White -oval
Ink: StazOn Jet Black Ink 101406; Classic Stampin' Pad -Early Espresso 119670; Stampin' Write Markers -Early Espresso 119680; Real Red 100052; Always Artichoke 105113; Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler 105394
Other Supplies: Big Shot 113439; Extended Cutting Pads 113478; Extended Premium Crease Pad 117630; Matchbox Die 114890; Top Note Die 113463; Decorative Label Punch 120907; Extra-Large Oval Punch 119859; 1 3/8 Circle Punch 119860; 1 1/4 Circle Punch 119861; 1/2 Circle Punch 119869; 1/16 Circle Handheld Punch 101227; Early Espresso Satin Ribbon *retired; Hemp Twine 100982; Filigree Designer Brads 112577; Dimensionals 104430; Sticky Strip 104294; Crop-a-dile 108362

Have a wonderful day!!
Susie

Thank You Cards

These are some Thank You cards I made. Some of you may recognize them.

Supplies Used
Stamp Set: Silhouette Sentiments *Hostess Level 1 118474W & 120127C
Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White
Ink: Classic Stampin' Pad -Baja Breeze 111833; Tangerine Tango 111834; Basic Gray 109120
Other Supplies: Big Shot 113439; Square Lattice Embossing Folder 119976; 3/4" Circle Punch 119873; 1" Circle Punch 119868; Designer Label Punch 119862; Dimensionals 104430

Have a great day!!
Susie

Blog Candy -6 days left

And the winner is: ANNEMARIE PENNER

Annemarie, you have until the end of today to email me with your mailing address and choice of stamp set. Don't forget to pick either wood or clear. If you fail to do so I will pick another number and announce it the next day.

6 days left...

Here is how this works...all you need to do is leave a comment on this post. That's it!!! The next morning I will draw who the winner is and post it on that days blog post. So don't forget to post a comment. If you win a stamp set please do not comment on another giveaway day. If you didn't win, you can post a comment each day and hopefully you will win!

Another great thing about this giveaway is that you get to pick which stamp set you want!!!

So here are the stamp sets that you could win. Remember it's only 1 stamp set. Below shows you which sets I have and whether I have them in wood, clear or both. Good Luck everyone!!

Bliss in both Wood or Clear mount

Sweet Summer in both Wood or Clear mount

So Happy for You in both Wood or Clear mount

Punch Bunch in both Wood or Clear mount

A Slice of Life in Clear mount only

Punch Potpourri in Clear mount only

Birthday Bakery in Clear mount only

Silhouette Sentiments in Clear mount only

Tree Trimmings in Wood mount only

Baby Steps in Wood mount only

To & From Tag in Wood mount only (this is only 1 stamp)

I will be using the True Random Number Generator over at random.org to pick the winner. If you are the winner, you will need to send me an email with your mailing address. Do not comment on the blog post, you need to contact me through scrapwithsusie@hotmail.com. This giveaway is for Canada only.

On to today's project. I made this card using one of the stamp sets you can get in the Summer Mini Catalogue. To view, CLICK HERE!

Sorry for the bad quality picture...it may be time to get a new camera.

Supplies Used
Stamp Set: Recess 123090W & 123092C
Card Stock: Real Red -5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 & label; Basic Black -5 1/4 x 4; Play Date DSP -5 x 3 3/4; Tempting Turquoise -3 1/2" circle; Whisper White -3" circle & label
Ink: Stazon Jet Black Ink 101406; Classic Stampin' Pad -Basic Black 101179; Stampin' Write Marker -Real Red 100052, So Saffron 105114, Tempting Turquoise 100058, Basic Gray 120966
Other Supplies: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine 113439; 3 1/2 Circle Die 121811 *Carry Over; 3" Circle Die 122125 *Carry Over; Modern Label Punch 119849; Silver Brads 104336; Neutrals Brad Basic Black 119736; Dimensionals 104430; 5/8" Grosgrain Real Red Ribbon 109052

Have a great day!! Don't forget to comment for your chance to win!!

Susie

Altered Canvas Board

I posted a while ago some boards that a fellow demonstrator showed us at one of our meetings and I said that I wanted to give it a try. I finally did!!! Yeah!! Don't forget to scroll to my other post for today -Chocolate Take Out Box.

Here it is:

All 3 of my girls share a bedroom right now and so I wanted to make something for their door and came up with this. Starting from the oldest to the youngest and I used their favourite colours except my youngest can't pick a fav colour since she's only 21 months old. The colours I used are: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Daffodil Delight. Love those colours!!

Supplies Used
Card Stock: First Edition DSP 121878 (last day to order this -Occasions Mini Catalogue); Rich Razzleberry; Melon Mambo; Daffodil Delight
Other Supplies: Big Shot 113439; Timeless Type Junior Alphabet dies 115951; Beautiful Butterflies die 1114507; Beautiful Wings die 118138; Paper-Piercing Tool 116631; Anywhere Glue Stick 104045; Glue Dots 103683; Victoria Crochet Trim 118481; Hemp Twine 100982; Designer Big Buttons -Melon Mambo & Daffodil Delight 122302 (last day to order this -Occasions Mini Catalogue)

Thank you for your kind comments on all my post in the past. If you aren't following my blog yet, please scroll to the bottom of this blog and click follow.

Have a super great day!!! I have something big to share with you tomorrow!! So remember to come back to see what I have in store for you!!!

Susie

Chocolate Take Out Box

My husband and I are celebrating our 8th anniversary tonight and I made him the take out box using the Eat Chocolate stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalogue. Just a reminder if you need anything from this catalogue, today is the last day to order it. Starting tomorrow, the Summer Mini Catalogue!!

Here is the box:

This is the big shot die I used for the take out box...with some folding, cutting and scoring.

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: Eat Chocolate 121931W & 122006C
Card Stock: Crumb Cake -5 1/4 x 6 1/4 times 2 & oval; Tangerine Tango -label
Ink: Classic Stampin' Pad -Chocolate Chip 100908; Tangerine Tango 111834
Other Supplies: 1 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (Clearance Rack); Hemp Twine 100982; Tangerine Big Designer Button Sweet Stitches 122302; Coluzzle Oval Template & Swivel Knife (Clearance Rack); Big Shot 113439; Petal Cone Die 121810; Decorative Label Punch 120907; Glue Dots 103683; Sticky Strips 104294; Metallic Eyelet Antique Brass 105319; Crop-a-dile 108362; Cutter Kit 106958

I'm hoping to get one more post up today so make sure you stop by later as well. Have a great Saturday!!

Susie

Easter Take Out Box

Remember the gift idea I made from the Petal Cone die for the Big Shot. CLICK HERE! I first saw this little box on my 2nd upline Heather Summers blog and I had to try it.

When my crafting ladies and nephew signed up for the Easter craft, I asked them to pick either blue (Baja Breeze) or pink (Rose Red) and they would make a craft with the colour they chose. It was these boxes that they made just in the colour they chose.

Supplies Used:
Stamp Set: Easter Blossoms 121905W & 122057C
Card Stock: Rose Red -2 3/4 x 2 & Petal Cone die cut; Baja Breeze -2 3/4 x 2 & Petal Cone die cut; Very Vanilla -label
Ink: Classic Stampin' Pad -Rose Red ; Baja Breeze
Other Supplies: Big Shot 113439; Petal Cone Die 121810; Very Vanilla Seam Binding 120999; Big Designer Springtime Vintage Buttons 122301; Antique Eyelet 108431; Hemp Twine 100982; Crop-a-dile 108362; Spiral Border Punch 119872

Only 2 days left to order from the Occasions Mini Catalogue. May 1st starts the Summer Mini Catalogue and there are great stamp sets, embellishments and more in this mini!! If you would like a mini catalogue and live in Canada and don't have a Stampin' Up demonstrator, please send me an email at scrapwithsusie@hotmail.com with your address!

Have a wonderful day!!

Susie

Altered Book

I love how you can take a simple notebook and turn it into something beautiful.

I took this type of book and made this project:

I just love how this turned out.

Close up of the butterflies and button. I also stamped the A to Z stamp on the Rose Red card stock and stamped Details over top.

I stamped the pages as well using the butterfly from the stamp set Thanks for Caring

Supplies Used
Stamp Sets: Thanks for Caring 121901W & 121961C; Notes & Details 122022W & 122060 -both stamp sets from the Occasions Mini Catalogue; A to Z 115711W; Vintage Vogue 117690W & 118598C
Card Stock: Sweet & Sour Specialty DSP 117390; Early Espresso; Rose Red; Pumpkin Pie; Very Vanilla
Ink: Classic Stampin' Pad -Early Espresso 119670; Rose Red 101778; Pumpkin Pie 105216
Other Supplies: Big Shot 113439; Top Note Die 113463; Beautiful Butterflies Die 114507; Crop-a-Dile 108362; Cutter Kit 106958; Sanding Block 103301; Anywhere Glue Stick 104045; Victoria Crochet Trim 118481; Hemp Twine 100982; Early Espresso 5/8" Satin Ribbon 119753; Pumpkin Pie 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon 119253; Early Espresso 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon 119964; Very Vanilla 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon 109071; Pretty in Pink 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon 109067; Pumpkin Pie 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon 119760; Pretty in Pink 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon 119956; Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon 109055; Pretty in Pink 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon 109032; Very Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon 120999; Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon 121884; Rose Red Springtime Vintage Big Designer Button 122301

Tool Tip: After cutting an image with the big shot, alter the image by cutting part of it off. I did this with the Early Espresso Top Note by cutting 1/4" of it off and adhering it to my cover. This gives the top note a different look!!

I hope you have a great day!!

Susie