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OpenID for2nately said...

Chcolate and flavored teas in season flavors for sure! It is such a cute box! Thanks for the opportunity to win. You rock!

Stampin' Hugs,
Elizabeth


Elizabeth, please email me with your street address so I can get this out to you!!!

Happy Halloween everyone :)

Thursday

scallop envelpe box

The ever popular scallop envelope box. . .
You may or may not have already seen it, but we made one at my last stamp camp and I hadn't had a chance to post it.
It is made from four scallop envelopes, using sticky strip to assemble.

This uses the curly label punch bundle, 1 3/4 circle punch, flower fusion, riding hood red striped ribbon, and washington apple designer series paper.

And of course the big shot ;)

Super easy once you figure out where to put the adhesive!

DON'T FORGET!!!

Tomorrow is the last day for blog candy that can be seen *here*!

See ya tomorrow :)

Tuesday

You like Candy???



Ah, yes. . .the ever popular. . .BLOG CANDY :)

I promised you some, and here it is. Okay, so it is late. . .but I am about a week behind in general so it makes sense!

All you have to do is leave a comment *on this post* indicating what you think would be the PERFECT contents for my friendship box. . .See here if you have no idea what I am talking about :)

Included in the candy: One SU stamp set (retired level one-event full), One coveted ribbon charm from the SU 07 convention, One packed bottle of primas in various shades of pink & purple, One PTI egg box (and yes, I still have more :), and two brand spankin' new stamp sets (bordering blue and chocolate chip) that were a gift to me at Founder's Circle!

***One entry per person please***


I also have an online ordering special this week:

Place a $100 order thru my website, and receive a free stamp set!
(among those available are Hostess level 1-BEST YET, PUN FUN, and TRUE FRIEND!)

Available in the US only.

First choice will be given to the first person to order, second choice to the second order, etc, etc, etc. . . so don't wait if you want the best choices! Not that they aren't all pretty awesome :)


All you have to do is head over to my Stampin' Up! Website : www.robinlea.stampinup.net
and click on the shop now icon (upper right corner).

**Both the blog candy and the ordering special are running thru Friday at Noon.**

Good Luck!!!

The rest of the seasons. . .

Here they are :)

After fall comes winter. . . .


Dazzling diamonds on the snowflakes, both stamped and felt. . .
I used tombo adhesive, so they are more like 3D dots.


Ooooo. . .springtime!


And a MI spring would not be complete without a little Robin :)
I used a blender pen and bashful blue/riding hood red

Finally. . .Summer


I wanted the summer tree to be really full. You usually don't see as much of the branches, right? So I added a bunch of flowers and leaves.

I actually punched out those flowers with our little trio of flowers punch (formerly of the three for you tag punch box). There is a bit of white space, but it works pretty well!

Hope you like :) It was fun to make. . .

Sunday

I so love this stamp set


I have been wanting to make this!

I was up entirely too late making it last night, when I had about 35 other things I should have been doing. . . Don't you just love the Season of Friendship stamp set!

I am very thankful for my good friends, so I am dedicating this box to them :)



The tag is chipboard, and I punched holes with my crop-a-dile to thread thru the new Stampin' Up Alpine Ribbon Originals. . . soooo yummy!


This is the fall scene. I have a scene for each of the seasons, and I will finish taking the pictures and post them soon! The colors I used are Riding Hood Red Chocolate Chip and More Mustard.

EDITED: Here are the rest!

The tutorial for this project can be found HERE.

Have a great Monday!

my family


I took some pictures of my kids today. The little ones change so fast!



Avery shows us her pretty smile all the time these days :)
She is five months this week! Where does the time go???


Regan is such a daddy's girl. . .of course Dad wouldn't have it any other way!


I love this one :)

One would never know that she was asking me (after prompting from her dad):

"Mom, do you like horse apples? Eeeeeewwwww!"

We were at an apple orchard at the time.

"Mom, some dogs really like dog apples, hua."

Thank you my darling husband. . .

Um, disgusting! Let's talk about something else. . .


Like how cute my baby is in the Baby Bijorn tucked into my sweatshirt. . .taking a snooze.

Sweet baby girl!

Saturday

A little something. . .


I made this while playing around with my ribbon, making Regan's banner. . .

I have something specific in mind :)

I will show you when I finish part two of this project!



I just used a needle and thread, with one of the scallop circles of fabric I had left from the banner and my pink pirouette striped ribbon.

Let me assure you, I do NOT sew.

I do have a sewing machine (thanks to my mom) but I barely know how to use it. So, if I make something that involves needles and thread--it is the most elementary of projects that most likely a 5 year old could do with ease.

Just to clarify ;)

Anyway, I made this exactly how you make them from paper, as seen at the '07 Stampin' Up! convention and at this tutorial. Instead of paper, I used ribbon. Instead of brads/glue dots, I used needle and thread. Just build your bow one ribbon at a time.

awwww. . . .a little mingler!


Here is a picture of Avery and I at the Mini Mingle I hosted last weekend. . .it was a LOT of fun! Hope you can make it to the next one, if you weren't able to attend this time :)

Thanks to Miss Boo on SCS for the picture!

awwww


How cool that they give you a picture cd now! I love that I can share this picture with you :)

My sweet little lady.

They had a poetry reading on Friday, where each child in her school would recite their poem (from memory) on stage with a microphone in front of students and parents. Let me tell you-I did NOT think she was going to do this! But there she was, a little unsure, holding her teacher's hand (thank you, Kristi :) reciting "The puppy ran off with my slippers" by Jack Prelutsky.

You did it, Regan! I am so proud of you!

Friday

Create a Calendar


This was super fun to make!

I added the chipboard, rather than the pocket. . .for me, I thought it would be more functional if I could prop it up on my desk. . . someone on SCS had the idea to put pictures on the bottom rather than the dates, so I may end up doing that also!


I used the stamp set Holiday Blitz to add to the pages, as well as other sets that caught my eye. Class details are in the previous post. . .

Have a great Weekend!!!

Thursday

classes for this fall

Stamp Camp

Tuesday, October 21st @ 6pm
R.S.V.P. BY SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH
Cost: $10

We will be making three projects-two cards and a gift box! Everything will be cut and ready to assemble upon your arrival. All you need is scissors and adhesive!


STAMP A STACK: SEASON OF FRIENDSHIP
When: Saturday, November 1st @ 10am
RSVP BY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
Cost $40


You will be making an assortment of cards, a 3D project and a scrapbook page using the stamp set Season of Friendship-that you get to keep! The set will be mounted and available for use upon your arrival. . .(If you are not a scrapbooker, you can make the page into a card)



Create a Calendar 2009
When: Thursday, November 6th @ 6pm
RSVP BY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
Cost: $22

You will be making a desk calendar-perfect for yourself or as a gift. Lots of available space to write down important dates, or add pictures to the bottom if you like! All materials included, just bring scissors and adhesive.


Stamp Camp
Tuesday, November 11th @ 6pm
RSVP BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
Cost: $10


We will be making three projects using the latest in papercrafting techniques and supplies! All you need to bring are scissors and adhesive-everything else will be provided.



Mom and Me Scrapbook Class
When: Saturday, November 15th @ 10am
RSVP BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST

We will be making a 17 page scrapbook--super easy for you and your child to do together! Or, come and make one as a gift for your child or family member! All materials will be provided.


Ten for Twenty
When: Tuesday, November 25th @ 6pm
RSVP NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST


We will be making ten Christmas cards, two each of five designs. . .everything cut and ready-just bring your scissors and adhesive and be ready to stamp!

Tuesday

4x4 card box


This was last month's Hostess club project


The box tutorial came from *this* website. Andrea is a Canadian Demonstrator, and comes up with some A-Mazing things. . .


We used the sets Upsy Daisy, and the new Ronald McDonald set Say it with Scallops. Love that new Square scallop punch!


Not that it has to be a square :)


The 4x4 envelope tutorial can be found *here* on the blog of one of my fellow control freaks, Cindy Lawrence. . .so fun to make!

You should definitely try this :)

Saturday

Regan's Banner

I finally have some pictures of it :)
I took these right before I left--they turned out a bit better than the poor broom. I am feeling guilty about the misrepresentation of his kewlness. I think new pictures are in order when I get home!

So. . .I made this the same way as the Cheer banner in the previous post (see below), except I added some different colors in the scallops along the top.
I also embellished this one, and I hadn't done that before.
I used the pretties kit,

Filigree Brads,


Button Bouquet,

several ribbons including 1 1/4in pink pirouette (for the main ribbon along the top), kiwi vanilla satin, whisper white and pretty in pink taffeta. . .there may be more but I can't remember :)


as well as the flower fusion too pink pirouette felt flowers. . .

*gasp*

That was a mouthfull! This was super fun to make, btw. . .you should definitely try it! Of course I should mention I used the big shot ;) as well as the pennant die, scallop circle #2, and the serif alphabet. . .

Okay, so I am exausted and I need to crash. . .the mingle was a blast, and I will tell you all about it--but not right now. I can barely keep my eyes open!

So sad for those of you who couldn't make it, and I hope you can make it the next time around :)

g'nite



Friday

A Witchin' Broom

Anyhoo, I made a witches' broom for a Halloween class last Saturday.
The finished broom is taller than knee height! I had the twisty decorative sticks for another project I had in mind. Since they have been sitting on the shelf waiting. . .why not use them!
I really like how the tag turned out! Super fun and the Kiwi Kiss with Black is a great combo.

Lots of black sponging and pad-to-paper. It was a smaller class, so I had enough chipboard for everyone. . .This project went over really well at my open house.

Thanks to everyone that was able to make it! So sorry for those of you who had other plans. . .we had a great time ;)

Congratulations to Kara Litwiller-she was the winner of the door prize/spring solitude stamp set. I will be drawing for the rest of the prize winners when I return from Lansing on Sunday.

Tuesday

Yummy stamping goodness

So many good things from Mr. Brown :)


New Felt Goodies. . .


Halloween goodies. . .


These ribbons are *so awesome*

but wait. . . I have been anticipating the arrival of this:


Wooooo Hoooooo!

I finally get to make a fabric banner with LETTERS on it :)


There were some women making these at my 5th level upline's house in Utah (I forgive you for not inviting me ;), and I soooo wanted one to show my girls!

And of course to hang in my house!

For reference. . . the dies that were used are: Pennant, Scallop Circle #2, and Serif Alphabet


So, I made one pretty much exactly like the one I had seen while at Founder's. . .

Then I made one for my daughter. . .You get to see that one next :)

But not tonight! I need to take it outside and get some good pictures. . .It is seriously one of the kewlest things I think I have ever made her.

Wait until you see!!!!

I also am planning on some blog candy this week in honor of my open house :)


My baby girl rolled over today :)


Avery-4 months

Okay, so is this not the cutest bundle of pink babyness!

So that isn't a word. . .But isn't she???

Also. . .she rolled over today :) about 20 times once she realized she could do it.

But wait. . .if you lean over her and say "BOO". . .




Or if you call her name. . .


or if she is staring at a big black lens of a camera :)


BAM: Her eyes are like dinner plates. Okay, so 98 percent of the time her eyes are open as wide as she can get them :) I think she is afraid she is going to miss something.

Again with the cuteness!

Seriously--my first child looked almost exactly the same. She has since grown into the hugeness of her eyes. . . I am going to have to get out the old discs so I can do a side-by-side comparison.

Regan has a mini-me :)


Friday

bday party bargains


Happy 20th birthday Stampin' Up!

And in honor of SU's birthday, they are giving you a mondo bargain on some Fantastic birthday stamps!!!

What an awesome group of stamps to get a deal on!

All you have to do is spend $20 and you get to choose any one of these
at 20% off!

I *know* I will be taking advantage of these. . .
That crazy for cupcakes set has my name all over it :)

These prices are only good thru October 31st, so don't wait to get yours!

Item # Page # Description Retail Price 20% Off Price
109439 62 Big Bold Birthday $27.95 $22.36
112895 62 CumpleaƱos genial y divertido (Spanish Big Bold Birthday)* $27.95 $22.36
111532 63 Party Hearty* $26.95 $21.56
110994 64 Bitty Birthday $12.95 $10.36
111618 64 Crazy for Cupcakes* $23.95 $19.16
111546 65 Simple Birthday Thanks* $17.95 $14.36
111702 65 Time to Party* $16.95 $13.56
108559 68 Crab & Company $27.95 $22.36

You MUST try out the online ordering feature on my website! Go and browse, it is the coolest! They have some awesome projects, and great suggestions on what would work well with the things you would like to get. . .Let me know what you think of it. Even better-it doesn't matter what time of day, you can go shopping ;)

Tomorrow I will try and get a good photo (remember, no photo shop *sniffle*) and post two of my controlfreaks swaps using the crazy for cupcakes set-you are going to love em'. . .

Also, another October promotion from Stampin' Up!

They are super cute!

Join me at my second annual

Fall Open House!

What to expect?

A FREE project to make and take home!

Tons of PRIZES for you to win!

Over 200 projects on display for your viewing pleasure!

Class samples for all my classes thru the end of the year!


All my retired stamps for sale on the cheap!


So much fun!!!!!


I am really looking forward to showing you all the beautiful gifts I received from Stampin' Up on my free trip!

When: Thursday, October 9th

4pm to 8pm

Where: 533 N Ithaca St, Ithaca

You MUST reserve a spot if you would like to make a free project- Please call me/email me so I will have one ready for you!

Anyone not currently on my list will earn YOU extra raffle tickets if they mention your name. . .you could win some awesome goodies!!!

Be sure to bring your friends!!!


FOR MY CONTACT INFORMATION CLICK HERE
(it is in the upper right corner)

Wednesday

Wow, things are crazy over here!

I am running around like a crazy person :)
I have been trying to get my classes in order, and have plans to do some awesome things in the next couple of months! One snafu currently. . . when I arrived home after my vacation, it was to find my desktop completely non-functional. *yikes*!!!
So. . .no photoshop, no printer, no documents that I have been working on. . .needless to say, it has been difficult! But I was browsing the web and I found this picture:



It is my Founder's Circle swap card!
Someone else posted it on their site, so I snagged the picture :) When my desktop is back up, I will post my own picture with some close ups of detail.
I am trying to get things ready for a class this weekend and an open house next weekend so I am stamping like crazy! I will show you some kewl stuff as soon as I can get caught up.
Who knew being gone for a week would put me so far behind??? I suppose my husband being gone for five days as soon as I got back didn't help . . . *phew*
Stamps: A Happy Heart; Paper: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White; Ink: Riding Hood Red, Basic Black; Other stuff: 1/2in circle punch, large oval punch, Big Shot, Top Note SU exclusive die (*fanning myself* I love that die!), dimensionals, black gingham, a paper clip (I had to make 140 of these babies, so no mini clip on it. . . but I wanted to use one so bad!)