Stamp With Sarah

Thanksgiving Treats

  What a week its been...and its only Wednesday!  When I told you the other day that it was going to be a crazy week, I had NO IDEA how right I was!  We've been going in six different directions for the past two days and I think that I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Zach's play starts tomorrow and today is the last day of rehearsals.  Whew!  And to add to the madness, we found out yesterday that Zach made the JV Basketball team!  He starts practice tomorrow - Monday thru Friday, 7:15 - 8:30 AM!  OMG!  Seriously?  Who gets up that early?!  Apparently basketball players and coaches.  Oh, and moms and dads who drive cars.  Hee hee.

Ok, so on to today's project...

When I saw Pennie's Halloween Candy Corn, I knew I had to make them!  Too cute!  And they are so easy to put together, just follow Pennie's great directions!  I thought that these would make great favors for Thanksgiving Dinner, too.  Imagine your beautiful table set with the "good dishes" and crisp linens and then these little "Indian Corn" treats sitting happily at each place setting!  Who am I kidding?  If your house is like ours, the kids will have found the treats at breakfast and eaten them by dinner...which doesn't really matter because the treats don't match the paper plates that you bought. 

Have a great Wednesday!
Happy Stampin'
~Sarah

Big Shot Monday, 11/2

Happy Monday!  It's a new month, so that means a new die for November's Big Shot Club!  Kim and I both thought that the Lattice Die would be the perfect die to showcase this month.  We have some great projects to share with you and you won't want to miss a Monday!

If you would like to be a member of our "exclusive" club and receive all the photos, instructions and cutting measurements, and shopping list for all of this month's Lattice Big Shot Club projects, there is only one thing you need to do:  purchase the LATTICE BIGZ DIE (#115958, $21.95) from Kim or me by Tuesday, November 30. 

On another note...it's going to be a crazy week around the Anthony house!  Posts may be sparadic this week, but I will try to play catch-up and share all the fun things I've been working on for various classes and clubs.  The school drama dept. play that Zach is in (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) is this weekend and it's going to take up so much extra time this week.  I can't wait to see it, though!  He has a very small part, but he's on the tech crew also.  If you're in the area and want info on show times or tickets, please drop me an e-mail or leave me a comment.

I hope you have a wonderful day!
Happy Stampin'
~Sarah

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October Technique Class

 Hi Stampers!  Today's post is going to be quick because I have tons to do today.  Tonight is Girl Scouts and we're having a Halloween Party! It will be a fun evening, I'm sure.

 Yesterday was my monthly Technique Class.  We did Spotlighting, which I'll show you tomorrow, and Faux Linen.  The card we made is shown here today.  I really like this technique.  It's fun to start with a blank piece of glossy cardstock and end up with something very different.  I like the anticipation and when you start to add the ink...you never know what you're going to end up with!  If you'd like a tutorial, splitcoaststampers has a terrific step-by-step tutorial. 

Well, I better run!  Hope you're having a great day!
Happy Stampin'
~Sarah

Stampin' Supplies:  Stamps:  Friends 24-7, Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel.  Paper:  More Mustard, Brocade Blue, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Glossy White.   Ink:  Brocade Blue, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard.  Accessories:  stampin' sponges, cutter kit, photo corner, scallop edge, scallop oval, large oval punches, mat pack, paper piercer, linen thread, dimensionals, sandpaper. 

Big Shot Monday, 10/26

 It's Monday and that means it's time for another Big Shot Club project!  You know, its never too early to start thinking about Christmas.  I always find myself running around and trying to figure out what to take to give the hostess at all of our holiday parties.  This year though, I'm hoping to have my act together and prepare ahead of time!  Wouldn't this be fun to take to a party?!  It really dresses up a simple (and inexpensive) bottle of wine.  I even added a pocket to tuck in a note, a gift card or some candy.  Too much fun! 

Now you know the drill...if you'd like the directions, cutting guide & supply list for this and all of our October Big Shot Projects all you need to do is place your order today for a Sizzlit Decorative Strip from Kim or myself by Saturday, October 31.

So how was your weekend?  I hope you had lots of fun.  I had a great weekend!  The weather was great, we got lots of chores done and did lots of fun things, too.   I started painting the master bathroom on Thursday and it took me longer than I thought to get it all finished.  I'm thrilled with how it looks now and its so clean that I didn't want anyone to use it!  Hee hee.  I've got a busy week ahead (as usual- who doesn't these days, right?!) so I guess I better get started! 

Happy Stampin'
~Sarah

Take a Halloween Bite

My kids are so excited about Halloween!  I love that it is on a Saturday this year.  I think that my family is going to be in their costumes all day.  Kristen's costume came in the mail yesterday and she's ready!  I'm not sure on what the Halloween day's activies will be, but I'm going to try and plan lots of spooky fun!  What are your family's plans for Halloween? 

Today's project is a CASE-a-rama!  I used the gallery at splitcoaststampers and combined my favorite elements of many different projects to create these candy bar pull treats.  These were so much fun to make!  I used full-size Hershey bars, so the dimensions I give are for these candy bars. 

First cut the Designer Series Paper (Cast-A-Spell, #115677, $9.95) to 6" x 6.  Wrap the DSP around the candy bar (not too tight, but snug) and secure with adhesive.  Don't glue the paper to the candy bar!  I used Tombo Multi glue.  Slide the paper off the candy bar.  Using your Horizontal Slot punch (#105089, $5.95), punch a hole in the top of the paper, through both sides.  Depending on the size of the ribbon you will use, you may need to slide your punch and punch again to make the opening wider.  Thread the ribbon through both holes (front and back) and then set your candy bar in the opening on top of the ribbon.  Push the candy bar down into the paper while keeping both ends of the ribbon through the holes.  Secure the top of the ribbon either by knotting, tying a bow or tie a snippet of coordinating ribbon around and secure with a knot.

Here's a close up of the main image...

I stamped the image from Twick or Tweet (#116497, $18.95) with Versamark and then heat embossed with black embossing powder.  I colored the skeleton with the White Signo Gel Pen (#105021, $3.95) and I colored the dog with a Chocolate Chip Watercolor Wonder Crayon (#106696, $19.95) and a Blender Pen (#102845, $9.95). 

My favorite part is the "bite" that I took out of the corner of the paper with my Scallop Circle Punch (#109043, $15.95)!  Not my original idea, but it works perfectly with the greeting on the stamp, doesn't it?!

I hope you have enjoyed today's project! 
Have a great day!
~Sarah

Stampin' Supplies:  Stamps:  Twick or Tweet.  Ink:  Versamark.  Paper:  Cast-A-Spell DSP, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive.  Accessories:  Pumpkin Pie 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Scallop Circle punch, Horizontal Slot punch, White Signo Gel Pen, Earth Elements Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Blender Pens, Tombo Multi adhesive, black embossing powder, heat tool.

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Big Shot Monday, 10/19

Happy Monday!  Isn't this project adorable?!  Kim is one talented lady, I tell ya!  Since this month we are featuring any of the Decorative Strips, Kim used the Naturally Serif (#113453, $19.95) to spell out "Boo".  The Naturally Serif strip is a fabulous way to add words to a project. 

If you'd like the directions and the "shopping list" for this and all our other Big Shot projects for October, all you need to do is join the club!  Simply place your order with Kim or myself for any Sizzlits Decorative Strip die by October 31. 

Since I spent the weekend resting and trying to fight off some sort of bug/virus, I have lots of catching up to do today.  The weather has turned very chilly here so its a great day to stay in and get some work done!  I hope you have a productive day, too!  Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Stampin'
~Sarah

Definitely Decorative Open House a Hit!

We had such a great time at our Definitely Decorative Open House last night!  This was a new event for my downline and me and I had so much fun that I'm sure we'll do it again in the near future...just in time to help you prepare for some Christmas gifts.  So if you missed it this time, watch my calendar for an encore!  Of course I rememberd to bring my camera but forgot to take it out of my bag and actually USE it, so there aren't any photos to share with you and I'm pretty bummed about that! 

We had wonderful refreshments last night!  I had lots of requests for the Marmalade Meatball recipe so here it is, courtesy of Sandra Lee on the Food Network.  These are so stinkin' easy and very tasty!  I like to make them around the holidays because the color is beautiful and since they're made in the crock-pot, they cook while you do other things. 

I have a confession to make...I am addicted to Decor Elements!  While preparing for this Open House, I made several samples using many different Decor Elements and I am always amazed at how quickly these projects come together.   I'll be sure to share some of them with you in the days ahead. 

It's overcast here so after a quick trip to the library in a little while, I'll be spending time with my stamps and inks.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Stampin' 
~Sarah

Shimmer Filled Hostess Club

So last Friday was Hostess Club day and we had a great time with all the projects!  The project I'm sharing with you today is probably my favorite. 

When I first saw the SHIMMER PAINT in the Holiday Mini Catalog, I had no idea why I needed it or even how to use it.  Then I went to CONVENTION!  After just one demonstration I was HOOKED!  Shimmer paint was the first thing on my next order!  Let me just tell you that SHIMMER PAINT adds so much shimmer and shine and glitter-y beauty to everything it touches!  Go ahead and click on the photo on the left and see a bigger image to get all the beauty of this card.  In person it is to die for!

So here is the full card...

With SHIMMER PAINT you can either use a sponge or dauber and do "direct-to-paper" as I did on the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Designer Series Paper (#116770, $11.95) or you can stamp with it.  To use SHIMMER PAINT with your stamps, ink up your stamp and then use a sponge or dauber to add the shimmer paint to the stamp before you stamp it. 

A little goes a l-o-n-g way so go easy when inking up your sponge!

Some other notes about today's project:

• As if the shimmer paint wasn't enough glittery goodness, I added some Dazzling Diamonds to Dasher's antlers with my 2-way glue pen.
• The "joy" is from "On Your Birthday" (#111664, $33.95).  I used my Real Red marker to color only the "joy" part of the stamp.
• I used Champagne Mist (#116806, $5.95) Shimmer Paint.

I hope that you'll give SHIMMER PAINT a try and add that special sparkle to your holdiay projects!

Have a super day!
~Sarah

Stampin' Supplies:  Stamps:  Dasher, On Your Birthday.  Ink:  Soft Suede.  Paper:  Soft Suede, Real Red, Whisper White, Christmas Cocoa DSP.  Accessories:  Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Sponges, 2-way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds, 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain ribbon, 1", 1 1/4", 1 3/8" circle punches, dimensionals.

October Hostess Club Gifts

 Happy Wednesday, stampers!  I hope you're having a great week.  It's been super hot here this week and I'm ready for some cooler weather this weekend.  I did notice last weekend that the leaves on the Maple tree at the church were turning and falling...what a beautiful thing!  I miss all the colors that those of you up north are enjoying.   I think I'll have to plant a maple tree in my yard since all of the oak trees that I have don't turn...the leaves just fall off in February!  I guess for now though, I'll just have to enjoy the colorful leaves on Stampin' Up!'s Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper!

The two projects I have for you today are the gifts from my Hostess Clubs on Friday.  The "To Do" list was the gift for my hostesses.  I used a magnetic list pad that I picked up at the craft store and I just made a cover for it with cardstock.  The calendar is from "Mark the Date" (#115034, $26.95).  I cut the letters out with my BIG SHOT and the Simple Letters die (#115960, $89.95). 

The dimensions of the cover will vary depending on the notepad you purchase.  I add 1/8" to each side and one end.  At the top, I score my cardstock even at the top, measure how deep your notepad is and score again, then add about 1- 1 1/2" and cut off the extra.  Glue the 1- 1 1/2" flap to the back of the notepad.  Ta-Dah! 

Here's another candle that I made with the $1.00 jar candles I found at the craft store.  I made these for the door prizes for my Hostess Club parties.  They were a big hit!  I think they would make fabulous co-worker or teacher gifts.  I used Twick or Tweet (#116497, $18.95) from the Holiday Mini Catalog and colored the images in with my markers. 

I have been playing around with TONS of Decor Elements this week in preparation for my Definitely Decorative Open House on Friday!  If you're in the Space Coast area stop by the DRS Center in Satellite Beach from 7:00 - 8:30.  We'll have super displays and demonstrations for the Decor Elements and the Decor Stencils.  We'll also have awesome refreshments.  If you RSVP by tomorrow, we'll also have a make & take for you!

Time to get to work!  Have a super day and I'll be back tomorrow with more projects.
Happy Stampin'
~Sarah

Stampin' Supplies: 
Notepad:  Stamps:  Mark the Date.  Ink:  Chocolate Chip.  Paper:  Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, Autumn Traditions DSP.  Accessories:  Big Shot, SU! Simple Letters die, Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.  Notepad.
Candle:  Stamps:  Twick or Tweet.  Ink:  Black Staz-On, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Summer Sun Stampin' Write Markers.  Paper:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White.  Accessories:  Circle Scissors Plus, Scallop Circle and 1 3/8" Circle punches, Crop-A-Dile, Old Olive 1/4" grosgrain ribbon.  Candle.

 

Big Shot Monday, 10/12

Happy Monday!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend.  I enjoyed my weekend very much.  I had Hostess Club on Friday.  I'll be sure to show you the projects later this week. 

Today's BIG SHOT CLUB project is this Christmas tree ornament that I made using the "Join in the Cheer" decorative strip (#113452, $21.95).  This picture doesn't do it justice AT ALL!  It's beautiful and super-sparkly in real life.  If you'd like all the instructions and details, all you need to do is join the club!  Joining is simple, just place your order for ANY decorative strip die with Kim or myself by Saturday, October 31 and we'll send you the project pack for all our BIG SHOT CLUB projects for October!

The Stampin' Up! Deal of the Week will be posted later today...be sure to check back to see what's on sale this week!

Have a great day!
~Sarah