Sell-A-Bration 2007

Happy New Year!!!

Join the Sell-A-Bration!

It's Sell-A-Bration time again at Stampin' Up! and free product is what it's all about!

Every year Stampin' Up! gives customers the opportunity to earn fantastic FREE limited edition stamp sets they'll enjoy for years to come. And as an exciting twist to Sell-A-Bration 2007, they have also included an exclusive Simply Scrappin' kit as an additional Sell-A-Bration reward option.


Here's how Sell-A-Bration works:


* When you spend $50 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sell-A-Bration reward. There's no limit-for every $50 you spend, you can select another free Sell-A-Bration reward.

http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/7292.asp

artscape Chicago - Cardmaking Classes

Hello Stampers -

Grace and I would like to share with you about another class we are teaching this coming winter.

artScape Chicago, a partnership between Harold Washington College and the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts offers adults stimulating and encouraging creative classes and environments to explore creative interests, talents, hobbies and possibilities. artScape classes, all held in the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, are affordable and vary in topic from photography to knitting, painting to Pilates and one-day workshops to career-artists development. You are sure to find the perfect creative class for you!

Card Making
Event Information

http://www.g37centerforthearts.org/calendar/view/card-making-1

Date: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2007 to Wednesday, Feb 28, 2007

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Location: G37 Center for the Arts, Rm 503
66 E. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312.742.8497

Fee: $59

Learn how to make gorgeous one-of-a-kind handcrafted cards. This class will focus on beginning paper crafting techniques and rubberstamping.

ALSO

http://www.g37centerforthearts.org/calendar/view/card-making-2

Date: Saturday, Feb 24, 2007 to Saturday Mar 3, 2007

Time: 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Location: G37 Center for the Arts, room 119
66 E. Randolph
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312.742.8497

Fee: $59

Learn how to make gorgeous one-of-a-kind handcrafted cards. This class will focus on beginning paper crafting techniques and rubberstamping.




Contact Information
artScape chicago
312.744.9976

Stampin' Up!'s Holidays at Half-Off Promotion!

Dear Stampers,

Just a reminder...


Stampin' Up! is offering six selected stamps sets at 50% off their regular price when you make a $30 purchase.

We have attached a flyer to this e-mail with details about the half-off stamp sets. Check out the flyer, or just give us a call for more details or to place your order.

You can also check out the stamps sets in our http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=shopmain&fsid=9ae3e67e-2c6a-4668-8d94-b35279dbc1c8&storeid=1038724&circularid=8778

Our new Winter Mini:


http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=shopmain&fsid=3425f0ae-1084-471e-b185-d884a199d339&storeid=1038724&circularid=9554

We look forward to hearing from you soon!


Elizabeth & Grace
stampingonthelakefront@gmail.com
773-544-9787

Latin School - Cardmaking 101 Classes

Hello Stampers -

Grace and I would like to share with you about one of the classes we are teaching this coming winter.

132 Cardmaking 101
Your own greeting cards can be original works of art! Let ELIZABETH JOHNSTON and GRACE MOORE of Stamping on the Lakefront, teach you how to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind handcrafted cards for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion. The class will focus on beginning paper crafting techniques and rubberstamping. After viewing dozens of card ideas, you will make eight cards that will be your very own creations. To view the instructors' cards, e-mail stampingonthelakefront@gmail.com to request a portfolio.

Location: Latin Upper School, 59 W. North Blvd.
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnston & Grace Moore
Course Fee: $50
Date: Tue, Jan 30 & Feb 6, 2007
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

http://www.latinschool.org/liveandlearn/register/

The Winter Catalogue is now online!

http://www.latinschool.org/liveandlearn/winter.html

Winter 2007 Live and Learn Live & Learn is an adult education program coordinated by The Latin School of Chicago. More than 700 courses are offered to approximately 6,000 students throughout the year in four different sessions, with more than 250 classes offered during the larger fall and spring sessions. Enjoy exciting evening and weekend classes in everything from cooking to rollerblading and personal finance to languages. Instructors - often the leading experts on a topic - generously donate their time and effort to create wonderful opportunities for you.

Sign up today, and you'll know why Live & Learn has been a leader in Chicago's adult education community for nearly 30 years!

Funds raised by the Live & Learn program help to support financial aid and faculty grant programs.

To receive a catalog by mail, call (312) 582-6035, e-mail liveandlearn@latinschool.org or fax your request to (312) 582-6036. Please include your address and phone number with area code.

Christmas Cards 2006

Well they are FINALLY done - okay so they are almost all out the door - a few tweaks and then they are FINALLY done. I made close to 50 and here are the 13 designs - Enjoy!

Latin School - Cardmaking 101 Classes

Hello Stampers -

Grace and I would like to share with you about one of the classes we are teaching this coming winter. Today is the 1st day of signing up and the slots go fast!

132 Cardmaking 101
Your own greeting cards can be original works of art! Let ELIZABETH JOHNSTON and GRACE MOORE of Stamping on the Lakefront, teach you how to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind handcrafted cards for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion. The class will focus on beginning paper crafting techniques and rubberstamping. After viewing dozens of card ideas, you will make eight cards that will be your very own creations. To view the instructors' cards, e-mail stampingonthelakefront@gmail.com to request a portfolio.

Location: Latin Upper School, 59 W. North Blvd.
Instructor: Elizabeth Johnston & Grace Moore
Course Fee: $50
Date: Tue, Jan 30 & Feb 6, 2007
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

http://www.latinschool.org/liveandlearn/register/

The Winter Catalogue is now online!

http://www.latinschool.org/liveandlearn/winter.html

Winter 2007 Live and Learn Live & Learn is an adult education program coordinated by The Latin School of Chicago. More than 700 courses are offered to approximately 6,000 students throughout the year in four different sessions, with more than 250 classes offered during the larger fall and spring sessions. Enjoy exciting evening and weekend classes in everything from cooking to rollerblading and personal finance to languages. Instructors - often the leading experts on a topic - generously donate their time and effort to create wonderful opportunities for you.

Sign up today, and you'll know why Live & Learn has been a leader in Chicago's adult education community for nearly 30 years!

Funds raised by the Live & Learn program help to support financial aid and faculty grant programs.

To receive a catalog by mail, call (312) 582-6035, e-mail liveandlearn@latinschool.org or fax your request to (312) 582-6036. Please include your address and phone number with area code.

Holidays at Half-Off Promotion

Have you made your list? Have you checked it twice? Stampin' Up!'s got a deal that's nice!

If you still haven't finished your holiday shopping, or just want to give a little gift to yourself, you won't want to miss this opportunity to get beautiful Stampin' Up! stamps at half off their regular price! Perfect for gift giving, Stampin' Up! is offering six selected stamps sets at 50 percent off their regular price when you make a $30 purchase.

If you want your stamps to arrive in time for Christmas, make sure you order them early. Orders placed before December 15 should arrive in time for Christmas. Orders placed after this date may experience holiday shipping delays.



Love Ya Bunches
Promotional Price $8.98
Page 80

Rough Edges Alphabets
Promotional Price $8.98
Page 197

Merry
Promotional Price $11.48
Page 49

Tag Time
Promotional Price $13.48
Page 24

Mini Mates
Promotional Price $14.98
Page 62

Sketch It
Promotional Price $17.48
Page 25

We'll look forward to hearing from you soon!

In Color Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

November 30, 2006

Stampin' Up is happy to announce that you'll be able to purchase In Color Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon through the catalog year!

Demonstrators and customers alike told SU just how much they love their In Color Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon that they introduced on page 5 of the Holiday Mini Catalog. This ribbon complements and coordinates many of their most popular products, including Simply Scrappin' Kits, double-sided Designer Series paper, In Color card stock, and In Color Classic Stampin' Pads. The ordering period for the Holiday Mini Catalog will end on November 30, 2006, but the ribbon doesn't end there.



* Cranberry Crisp stitched grosgrain ribbon (item 107886)
* True Thyme stitched grosgrain ribbon (item 107884)
* Vintage Violet stitched grosgrain ribbon (item 107885)

SU Color Combo

Check out www.scraptitude.com/colorcombo/! It's a really cool website.

Ready, Set for Camp Tomorrow

Today has been quite a productive day unlike many I've had recently. I am ready for Stamp Camp tomorrow. I finished my second prototype and found that I lost my first card and had to redo. It actually looks better than the first card. I learned a technique from one of the other bloggers on how to use a punch fo extend a tag. I used this technique for the stationary set - it really worked well. I'll have to fine the blog and give the person credit for this totally useful technique.


We're going to make this case to hold the cards. I got this idea from my upline - nice as a little gift for someone.



These are the four cards made with the SU's Holiday Papers. They are great and so easy to match and you have many choices.

Christmas is in the Air

This friday, 11/17 is our big holiday stamp camp. We have 8 people signed up already - ten of us in total WOW! I'm excited. I think we should call it "stamp-0-rama". Anyway, I finished my first card - nothing too difficult. A little embossing in red! I really like the contrast. The second item I "cased" from my upline with some modifications. This year's Christmas colors are pretty wild lime and bright red - so I tried to keep in with the general consensus. I think we probably will not have another "official" camp until January. I was thinking about just having a Christmas Card Making party. I am definitely making all my Christmas cards this year. I think this is this year's card.

Introducing Simply Sent Card Kits

As a company known for its creativity, Stampin' Up! finds it easy to be enthusiastic about each new product they introduce. And, every so often, Stampin' Up! has a one-of-a-kind idea that will change the way you think about stamping. For the first time ever, Stampin' Up! is providing everything you need to stamp at a moment's notice-all in one beautiful package. Introducing Stampin' Up!'s new Simply Sent Card Kits!

Each elegant Simply Sent box contains an all-inclusive kit for creating 10 cards featuring two unique designs. From project instructions to adhesive, from buttons to ink, we've thought of everything. Plus, we've done something special. Each exclusive stamp set found in these kits has been die-cut for your convenience. All you need is a pair of our Paper Snips for trimming ribbon.

All six premiere Simply Sent kits will be available November 15, 2006, through February 28, 2007, and then the Gratitude and Just K kits will be retired. Contact your demonstrator today and make sure you get yours before they're gone forever!








Gratitude Simply Sent Kit
Technique kit-Item 107416; $42.95





The soft, classic look of pastels takes center stage with these projects, perfect for expressing your gratitude. SU's limited edition Gratitude Simply Sent Card Kit features delicate images that are ideal for making the most of the beauty that pastels can lend a handmade card. You're sure to love this technique, and the recipients of these beautiful Thank-you cards are sure to treasure them for years to come.


Gratitude Simply Sent Card Kit contains:

* Gratitude die-cut stamp set
* Complete instructions for two unique cards


Card stock

* 5 Bordering Blue cards
* 5 Sahara Sand cards
* 5 large pieces of Always Artichoke card stock
* 5 small pieces of Always Artichoke card stock
* 5 pieces of Bordering Blue card stock
* 10 pieces of Naturals Ivory card stock
* 5 pieces of Sahara Sand card stock
* 12 Naturals Ivory envelopes


Ink

* Basic Black Stampin' Spot
* VersaMark cube


Accessories

* Always Artichoke Stampin' Pastel
* Bordering Blue Stampin' Pastel
* Chocolate Chip Stampin' Pastel
* 2 yards of Moss gingham ribbon
* 1 yard of Taupe grosgrain ribbon
* 8 sheets of Glue Dots
* 1 sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals
* Pastel applicators
* 1 Pastel eraser



This all-inclusive, technique card kit, priced at $42.95, comes packaged in a beautiful box that will have you stamping in no time!

















Just K Simply Sent Kit
Basic kit-Item 107417; $39.95






Just K Simply Sent Card Kit will redefine the way you send a handmade "Thank you." This limited edition kit contains a simple K monogram, the definition of kindness, and a versatile phrase that are perfect for expressing your gratitude in a one-of-a-kind way. And, because Just K is one of SU's basic Simply Sent kits, you'll be creating these beautiful projects in no time at all!

Just K Simply Sent Card Kit contains:

* Just K die-cut stamp set
* Complete instructions for two unique cards

Card stock

* 5 Chocolate Chip cards
* 5 Mellow Moss cards
* 5 pieces of Chocolate Chip card stock
* 5 pieces of Mellow Moss card stock
* 5 pieces of Ruby Red card stock
* 10 pieces of Very Vanilla card stock
* 12 Very Vanilla envelopes

Ink

* Chocolate Chip Stampin' Spot
* Mellow Moss Stampin' Spot
* Ruby Red Stampin' Spot

Accessories

* 1 yard of Moss gingham ribbon
* 2 yards of Chocolate grosgrain ribbon
* 10 Antique Gold brads
* 8 sheets of Glue Dots
* 1 sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals



This all-inclusive, basic card kit, priced at $39.95, comes packaged in a beautiful box that will have you stamping in no time!



















A Wish for You Simply Sent Kit
Basic kit-Item 107419; $39.95






With the A Wish for You Simply Sent Card Kit, sending birthday greetings has never been easier! Simply stamp a box and some candles to create a cake that's sure to light up your friends' eyes, or combine the images in another way for a perfect present. With an exclusive set this versatile, and everything you need to create 10 cards, sending this year's birthday wishes will be a snap!



A Wish for You Simply Sent Card Kit contains:

* A Wish for You die-cut stamp set
* Complete instructions for two unique cards

Card stock

* 5 Certainly Celery cards
* 5 Rose Red cards
* 5 pieces of Certainly Celery card stock
* 10 pieces of Confetti White card stock
* 5 pieces of Tempting Turquoise card stock
* 12 Confetti White envelopes

Ink

* Certainly Celery Stampin' Spot
* Rose Red Stampin' Spot
* Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Spot

Accessories

* 1-1/2 yards of Celery grosgrain ribbon
* 1-1/2 yards of Turquoise grosgrain ribbon
* 8 sheets of Glue Dots
* 1 sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals




This all-inclusive, basic card kit, priced at $39.95, comes packaged in a beautiful box that will have you stamping in no time!










Friendship Shapes Simply Sent Kit
Technique kit-Item 107415; $42.95





Markers and doodling go hand-in-hand with SU's Friendship Shapes Simply Sent Card Kit. The images on these projects look just like the doodles you would draw yourself in the margins of a notebook. But with this exclusive stamp set, you'll have a perfect drawing every time! And with Stampin' Write markers included, you'll have a wonderful time learning a new technique. This Simply Sent kit makes sending a fun, handmade "Thank you" just that: simple.


Friendship Shapes Simply Sent Card Kit contains:

* Friendship Shapes die-cut stamp set
* Complete instructions for two unique cards

Card stock

* 5 Cameo Coral cards
* 5 Certainly Celery cards
* 5 small pieces of Bashful Blue card stock
* 5 large pieces of Bashful Blue card stock
* 5 pieces of Cameo Coral card stock
* 5 pieces of Certainly Celery card stock
* 10 large squares of Whisper White card stock
* 5 small squares of Whisper White card stock
* 5 long pieces of Whisper White card stock
* 12 Whisper White envelopes

Ink

* Bashful Blue Stampin' Spot
* Cameo Coral Stampin' Spot
* Certainly Celery Stampin' Spot
* Bashful Blue Stampin' Write marker
* Certainly Celery Stampin' Write marker

Accessories

* 1 yard of Light Blue gingham ribbon
* 2 yards of Celery grosgrain ribbon
* 8 sheets of Glue Dots
* 1 sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals



This all-inclusive, technique card kit, priced at $42.95, comes packaged in a beautiful box that will have you stamping in no time!










Good Things Simply Sent Kit
Basic kit-Item 107414; $39.95





Good things happen when you take the time to send handmade cards to the ones you love. And these lovely cards celebrate the good things about those people! You'll fall in love with the whimsical stamped images of hearts and flowers featured on these projects, as well as the simple, classic look of the finished cards. The Good Things Simply Sent Card Kit is perfect for any occasion.

Good Things Simply Sent Card Kit contains:

* Good Things die-cut stamp set
* Complete instructions for two unique cards

Card stock

* 10 Kraft cards
* 10 pieces of More Mustard card stock
* 10 pieces of Old Olive card stock
* 10 pieces of Real Red card stock
* 10 pieces of Whisper White card stock
* 12 Whisper White envelopes

Ink

* More Mustard Stampin' Spot
* Old Olive Stampin' Spot
* Real Red Stampin' Spot

Accessories

* 3 yards of Black gingham ribbon
* 30 Real Red buttons
* 8 sheets of Glue Dots
* 1 sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals



This all-inclusive, basic card kit, priced at $39.95, comes packaged in a beautiful box that will have you stamping in no time!










Remembering You Simply Sent Kit
Technique kit-Item 107418; $42.95







Remembering You Simply Sent Kit will let you experience two of our favorite techniques at a moment's notice: watercoloring and Two-Step Stampin'. You'll not only love getting to know both of these beautiful and exciting techniques, you'll be creating two truly special cards to let your friends and family know you're thinking of them.


Our Remembering You Simply Sent Card Kit contains:

* Remembering You die-cut stamp set
* Complete instructions for two unique cards

Card stock

* 5 Brocade Blue cards
* 5 Perfect Plum cards
* 5 small pieces of Always Artichoke card stock
* 5 large pieces of Always Artichoke card stock
* 5 small pieces of Basic Black card stock
* 5 large pieces of Basic Black card stock
* 12 Whisper White envelopes
* 10 pieces of watercolor paper

Ink

* Basic Black Stampin' Spot

Accessories

* Always Artichoke Watercolor Wonder Crayon
* Brocade Blue Watercolor Wonder Crayon
* Perfect Plum Watercolor Wonder Crayon
* 1 yard of Black gingham ribbon
* 2 yards of Bluebird grosgrain ribbon
* 18 Black brads
* 8 sheets of Glue Dots
* 1 sheet of Stampin' Dimensionals
* 1 Aqua Painter





This all-inclusive, technique card kit, priced at $42.95, comes packaged in a beautiful box that will have you stamping in no time!

Stampin' Up! Color Wheel

In case you haven't seen this, this is an amazing site that replicates the Stampin' Up! Color wheel.

http://www.scraptitude.com/colorcombo/

Select your colors from the menu on the left and click on 'search'. It's just that simple!!

Shelli Gardner and Sara Douglass to demonstrate on PBS!

Beginning November 1, 2006, Stampin' Up's CEO Shelli Gardner and Sara Douglass will demonstrate their stamping skills on 13 episodes of the weekly PBS show, Paint, Paper and Crafts. This popular arts and crafts show, hosted by Sloan Rutter, showcases hands-on techniques for scrapbooking, paper crafting, stamping, and fine arts. The show airs on more than 100 stations, and reaches over 53 million households.

Go to PBS.org and check your local listings for show times. Each region has different viewing schedules, so if your local station is not airing the show, call and request it!

You won't want to miss any of Shelli's or Sara's 13 demonstrations showcasing the latest Stampin' Up! techniques and products.

How to Tie a Flat Ribbon Knot

Here are steps for tying a square or reef knot using flat ribbon such as Grosgrain.
Many thanks to Jen for helping with the photos!!!



Single-sided ribbon is used to show how to turn the ribbon so that you finish with the patterned sides showing. Ribbon that is one inch wide is shown in these photos, but the same steps apply for any width of ribbon.

Take the left side, cross it over the right and bring it under and down.

Make sure the two ends have the wrong (non-patterned) side of the ribbon showing.

Pull both left and right ends to tighten.



Use your left thumb to hold the middle.

Take the end that is now on the upper-left and flip it over your left index finger so that it lays to the right of the bottom-right ribbon end.




Keep your left thumb and index finger in place.

Flip the bottom end up to cross over the top end.




Continue to keep your left thumb and index finger in place.

Tuck the end that you just flipped up, under and through toward your left hand.





Hold the middle of the knot now with your right middle finger so that it doesn't loosen while you tighten.

Gently pull both left and right ends to loosely tighten.

As you pull the left end, flip up the ribbon so the pattern side shows.




Continue to pull both left and right ends to tighten, pulling the right end slightly more than the left.

Play with it slightly to position where the ribbon puckers if that is important to you.



Here is the finished knot.

Trim ends as desired.

Good Luck!

My Dogs are Barking!

Between fighting the crowds and walking to Whole Foods for groceries, my dogs are barking! The Paper Source Warehouse Sale was unbelievable - all I kept saying was this is so overwhelming!! I have never seen so much paper, envelopes and boxes in one place! It was so crazy and sooooo cool. But now as Grace says we have to use the new goodies we bought...and we will :)

I hear the next sale is in April and is much calmer - we will see!

Paper Source Warehouse Sale!!!!!!!!

Grace and I are heading early in the am for PaperSource's Warehouse Sale this Saturday. She has been to it many times but I am a newbie :) Get there early!!! The sale is cash only, but expect big discounts on stuff that's off season, discontinued items, items out of their packaging — PaperSource says most of the goods are in excellent condition, but the selection is "totally random."

Save up to 70% at this semi-annual sale!

Saturday, October 21st
9am - 2pm

Cash and carry only.
All sales final.

Paper Source Warehouse
328 South Jefferson Street
Chicago, IL 60610


Map/Directions

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=328+S+Jefferson+St,+Chicago,+IL+60661&hl=en&ll=41.878157,-87.642617&spn=0.013996,0.03974

phone
1-888-PAPER-11

http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/locations/il_warehouse_sale.html