Ghostly Trick or Treat Box

Happy...Happy...Halloween everyone...today is spooktacular...LOL...it is cold but sunny and a little windy here in upstate New York.
I received this card from a friend of mine who purchased it at a craft fair a couple of weeks ago...it is very cute...and I will have to take it apart to see how it was done...When it is flat it's a card...with the ghost peeking out of the top.

Open it up and the ghost pops straight up onto the box...so adorable...This may be my project for next year since Halloween is almost over.

I am just guessing at what supplies may have been used...I do know the stamp set is Spooks Galore and is retired (I have the set)...the card stock looks like Only Orange, Basic Black, and Whisper White...I don't know the name of the background stamps used and the ink is black...soooooooooooooo...cute...I love it.

Thank you Linda for thinking of me.

Today is the last day of the month...but breast cancer is every day...October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month so if you didn't get a chance to schedule your mammogram take a couple of minutes now to call and make your appointment...It doesn't hurt and only takes a few minutes...do it now.

Thank you for stopping by...hope you enjoyed the card...have a stampin' good day.

HUGS

Happy Fall Y'all Scrapbook Page

This scrapbook page reminds me of the changing colours of the leaves on the trees...the beautiful oranges, golds, reds, and greens...we know that the hot weather is over and the cold, windy days are here...today is sunny, but the cold air goes right through you...this is one of my favorite times of the year...time to get the recipes out for the hot homemade soups...mmmmmmmmmmmmm...a big bowl of hot steaming soup...absolutely delish.

This is the recipe:

Stamp Sets: Dot Alphabets from Hero Arts,Thoroughly Thankful, and Headline Alphabets.

Card Stock: Only Orange, Old Olive, Summer Sun and Whisper White...assorted printed scrap papers from Micheal's.

Inks: Brilliance Moonlight White from Tsukeko, Old Olive, and Close to Cocoa.

Additional Supplies: Red Brads purchased from Michael's, Stampin' Pastels, Snail Adhesive, Small Tag Punch, and Word Window Punch.

All supplies by Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

The little notebook on the bottom hides pages for Journaling.

The notebook on top that says Fall Journal can also be used for Journaling or you can put small school photos in it.

Thank you for stopping by...I am off to have a stampin' good time...and maybe have myself a cup of soup...enjoy your day...even though it is very cold outside.

Have a stampin' good day.

HUGS

Carol's Waterfall Birthday Wishes

This is the cute waterfall card Carol did for our class on Saturday...it may seem a difficult project, but is quite easy...we had a fun time making this card and all the ladies were quite pleased with themselves for doing such a great job...thank you Carol for sharing this project with us we loved it.

This is the recipe:

Stamp Sets: Autumn Harvest and Sincere Salutations...Jumbo Stampin' Around Leaves Awash Roller.

Card stock: Brocade Blue, Close to Cocoa, and Confetti Cream.

Inks: More Mustard.

Additional Supplies: Maple and Oak Leaf Brads purchased at The Great American Stamp Store, Snail Adhesive, assorted Stampin' water Colour Pencils, and Natural Hemp Twine.


All supplies from Stampin' Up unless otherwise stated.




Just a quick reminder it is almost the end of the month and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month...don't forget to schedule your mammogram today...Thanks again Carol for sharing a very fun card with us...thanks for stopping by and have a stampin' good day everyone.



HUGS

Love Scrapbook Page

I thought that I would do another scrapbook page this morning....this one is quick, fun and easy...I also left it blank until I can get together photo's to put in it...this page has colours that are great for the fall...so as soon as I can get some nice outdoor photo's...I will be good to go.

Under the flap with the sentiment is a secret spot to Journal...or even add another photo...really cute don't you think.

This is the recipe:

Stamp Sets: A Light Heart (retired) and Warm Words.

Card Stock: Cool Caribbean, Cranberry Crisp, True Thyme, Vintage Violet (all retired from last years in colour collection), Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Going Grey, More Mustard, and assorted scraps.

Inks: True Thyme, Cranberry Crisp (retired), More Mustard, and Basic Black.

Additional Supplies: Snail Adhesive, 1/4 Punch, plastic sleeve from staples, and Country Heart Brads from Michael's.

All supplies are from stampin' up unless otherwise noted.

Thank you for stopping by...today is suppose to be the best day of the weekend so enjoy it...ladies don't forget to schedule your mammogram this week...October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we all want to stay healthy for ourselves and our families.



HUGS

Boo Tote Bag

This is my project I had for the ladies to do in class today...a ghostly cute Halloween tote bag with a Boo Tag...use it to collect treats...or at the front door full of treats ready to hand out...I will be working Halloween night, so I am going to carry my dinner in my tote bag...cute...cute...cute...this would also be a fun project for the kids to make their own trick or treat bags...to make it even quicker and easier for them you could have everything pre-cut and just have them glue on what they would like to add to their bags...it will keep them busy for at least an half-an-hour or so.

This is the recipe:

Stamp Sets: Stamp Around Wheel Spooky Spiders, Whimsical Alphabets and A Haunting We Will Go (retired)...Halloween Bats from Hero Arts.

Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Lavender Lace, and Only Orange.

Inks: Basic Black, Bashful Blue, and Lavender Lace.

Additional Accessories:Snail Adhesive, Sakura Clear and Purple Glitter Pens, Judikin's Colour Duster Brush, Scotch Tacky Adhesive, Sizzix Tag and Buckles Dies, Raffia and Googly eyes from Micheal's.

All supplies from Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted...If you are wondering where the Bashful Blue ink was used...I used my colour duster to just dust around the edges of the ghost...it takes away some of the stark whiteness and gives it a little dimension.

Today is raining and especially dreary...it would be nice to enjoy a big cup of Butternut Squash Soup and then spend the rest of the evening having a stampin' good time...MMMMMMMMMMMMMM...I think I just convinced myself to do that...LOL...thanks for stopping by everyone and I hope you too can have a stampin' good evening.

Just another quick reminder October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month...please remember to get your mammogram done...it is quick, almost painless, and you may get a goodie gift after it is over...I liked my two goodies that I received (see them under the October 20th post).

HUGS

You're Sweet

Are these cards the cutest...this set retired a long time ago, but it is still one of my favorites...it is the perfect set to make a card for a little girls birthday or any special occassion...and don't tell me that sundae doesn't look yummy...LOL.

The cake could be used as a wedding or birthday cake...this would make a beautiful wedding cake and if you knew the bride's colours all you would have to do is match the card stock...these cards were so much fun to make...I think I'll make a couple more and leave them blank so that I'll have them ready to give at a moments notice....want a slice of cake???...YUMMO.

This is the recipe:

Stamp Sets: Sweet Treats and Mini Mates (retired).

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Basic Black, and Assorted Scraps.

Inks: Basic Black.

Markers: Assorted Colours.

Additional Supplies: Snail Adhesive, Dazzling Diamond Glitter, Aqua Painter Brushes, Stickles red glitter, and Fiskars crimper.

All supplies are from Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Ladies please remember that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month...schedule your mammogram today...it doesn't hurt and only takes a few minutes of your time...but it will give you a lifetime.

Thank you for stopping by...the weather is suppose to be nasty again today...might be a perfect day to stay in and have a stampin' good time...maybe even some on-line shopping therapy....LOL...might make the day a little brighter...LOL.

HUGS

Thank You Hearts

I have always loved this set and should use it more in other projects...but our loved sets always seem to get put on the back burner.

This is the recipe:

Stamp Sets: A Light Heart (retired) and Wonderful Words.

Card Stock: Cool Caribbean (retired), Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, and More Mustard.


Inks: True Thyme, Cranberry Crisp, and Marigold Morning (all are retired).


Additional Supplies: Dark Green Brads purchased at Michael's, Snail adhesive, 1/4 Punch, Colour Spritzer Tool.

All supplies by Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Thank you for stopping by and have a stampin' good day.


HUGS

Roller, Roller, Scrapbook Page

This was my second project for the "Birthday Bash" weekend...a birthday scrapbook page...it was quick and easy...I left everything blank so the ladies could add their own personal pics when they got home...The stamp set and wheels were from the level three hostess sets and they were fun too use.

This is the recipe:

Stamp Sets and Wheels: Warmest Regards, All About Occasions, and Stamp Around All About Birthdays.

Card Stock and Papers: Old Olive, Whisper White, Real Red, So Saffron, Pink Passion, Barely Banana, and Ruby Red...printed papers from Micheal's.

Inks: Basic Black, Pink Passion, and Old Olive.

Additional Accessories: Snail Adhesive, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Large and Small Tag Punches, True Thyme Single stitch Ribbon, Colour Duster and Diamond Glaze from Judikins, Purple Plaid Ribbon from Micheal's, Circle by Sizzix and Plastic Sleeves purchased at Staples.

All supplies from Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Today is a perfect day to stay home and have a stampin' good time...it's pouring rain outside and very cold...I have several class projects I'm working on and I think today will be a perfect day to stay home and complete them...I can pull on my comfy thick sweats...grab a very hot cup of coffee and just enjoy my time stampin'.

I just want to share with everyone what I treated myself to for my birthday...and if I get a chance today I will see if I can do a class project with it for the ...Is A Stampin' Good Time ladies class...I know they will love it...I can't wait...I can't remember who's site I saw a project with using the Janome Sew Mini...but she was my enabler who pushed me over the edge...LOL...a big THANK YOU.

I want to apologize for the quality of my pics...I don't know why they don't come out crisp and sharp like everyone else's...my daughter has suggested I take a photo class at the local college...even on a regular camera I can't seem to get nice pics...I have tried everything...even the tripod my daughter gave me still doesn't seem to make my pics come out nice...I am open to suggestions if anyone out there has any.

Finally I just want to remind everyone that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month...if you haven't scheduled an appointment for your mammography please do it today...thanks to everyone for stopping by...I'm off to have a stampin' good time and I hope despite this nasty weather everyone out there will have a stampin' good day.

HUGS

Celebrate Your Birthday Card

This was one of my projects for the "Birthday Bash" weekend class...this card turned out really cute...we all had a great time and the ladies did an excellent job on their projects...Carol did the "sorry I frogot card which I posted earlier...as I said before my birthday is the 19th and Carol's is the 22nd...but we celebrate all month...and this year we had great projects every weekend.

Carol and I do the gift giving for our birthday's...the ladies received packaged cards, votive candles, and mini notebooks...Carol made birthday cupcakes...that were delish...thank you Carol we enjoyed them.

This is the recipe:
Stamp set: Greetings Galore and Taggers Dozen.

Card Stock: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Rose Red, and Very vanilla.

Inks: Close to Cocoa.

Markers: Assorted colour markers.

Additional Supplies: Wild Wasabi Double Stitch Ribbon, Snail Adhesive, Designer Label Punch, red flower brads purchased at Michael's, Sakura clear glitter pen, and colour duster brushes by Judikins.

All supplies by Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Thank you for stopping by...and don't forget...October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month...REMEMBER to schedule your mammography today.

Have a stampin' good day.

HUGS

Carol's Sorry I Frogot Birthday card

This is the adorable card Carol did for class Friday evening and we luv'd it...not only was it quick...it was also easy...especially since she used a roller to make it...and what about the cute little envie with a gift tag in it...can we say CUTE.

This is the recipe:

Stamp sets and Rollers: Unfrogettable and stamp around Lily Pad.

Card Stock: Whisper White, Brilliant Blue, and Summer Sun.

Inks: Basic Black.

Additional Accessories: Snail Adhesive, Natural Hemp twine, Assorted coloured pencils and water colour crayons from Stampin' Up, Sakura clear glitter Pen, Envelope and Tag Punches.

Thank you Carol for sharing this cute card with us...we luv it...and thank you everyone for stopping by and have a stampin' good evening.

HUGS

Desi's Spooky Treat Container's

I have one more project from my blogger friend Desi that she was kind enough to share with me...she made these cute spooky treat containers made from baby formula containers...how cute is that...these would make such adorable gifts...especially filled with sweet chocolaty treats.

A big thank you to Desi for sharing this and her other projects with me this week...I really enjoyed them and hope all of you did too.

Thanks for stopping by...have a stampin' good evening.

HUGS

My Mammography Gifts

I am down at my daughters for the weekend...but I wanted to share the cute little gifts I received from the girls at the mammography office yesterday morning after my test...it was easy peasy and didn't really hurt that much...I got this pink 2008 date book that is chocked full of all kinds of health information and a really nice scented pink air freshener bow for my car...how cute was that...I luv gifts...LOL...I did my mammography...now get yours done.

Have a stampin' good day

Pink Hugs

Today's My Birthday...

"Today's my birthday...hallelujah..."...LOL...I love birthday's especially mine...like a fine wine...I get better every year...LOL...this morning I made a couple of birthday cards to celebrate my day...I used some more of the Kimono fabric to make these two cards...I love the way it looks...again these were quick and easy cards to make.

This is the recipe:

Stamps: Birthday Blessing and Happy Birthday to You by MSE...background bamboo (unknown).

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Summer Sun, and assorted scraps.


Inks: Basic Black and Chocolate chip.


Additional Supplies: Snail Adhesive from stampin' up, yellow cording, heart shaped brads, African gold embossing glitter from Ancient Gold, and Verdigris embossing glitter from Embossing Antiquities...Kimono fabric from Joanne's.



I am off to my mammogram appointment this morning...don't forget this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month...make time to schedule yours today when I come back home I will spend the day relaxing and stampin'...I hope my birthday gift to myself arrives today...I have a class later this evening...then off to my daughter and son-in-law for the weekend...thank you for stopping by...enjoy your day.

Have a stampin' good day.

HUGS

Desi's Plastic Halloween Treat Boxes

I sent Desi these cute little plastic boxes and challenged her to see what she could come up with for them...and she did a fantastic job...I did this challenge a few months ago with another blogger...both styles are different and both idea's are a lot of fun...Desi's first challenge was so adorable and cute I couldn't wait to share this one also.

The goodies in these little plastic boxes look soooooooo good...these boxes would make such cute little gifts for teachers, teacher's aides, your favorite school bus driver, your neighbour's kids, or anyone special you would like to give a little treat to.

I also love the colours Desi's used...but you could change the colours for a Christmas, Fall, or winter treat...Desi thank you again for sharing this very cute challenge...this is another favorite of mine.

If you would like to share this challenge and see what you could do with these cute little plastic boxes...please send me a self addressed, large postage paid envelope, or postage paid priority envelope, and I will send you some of these boxes for you to do a challenge also...I will send enough for you to share your challenge and some to give away as little treats to your favorite ghosts and goblins.

Thanks again Desi...thanks everyone for stopping by...I hope everyone has a wonderful day...we must enjoy it while we still can with this incredible weather...don't forget October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month...love yourself...schedule your Mammogram today.

Have a stampin' good day.

HUGS

Easy Elegance Note Box

This was a lot of work...but well worth it...a chip wood box with a set of eight note cards.


I painted the box Burgundy...let it dry a little ...then lightly painted black paint over the Burgundy and wiped it off while it was still wet...when it dried I stamped the floral image onto white card stock...then I applied clear varnish onto the lid of the box.

I lined the inside of the box and the lid with this really nice Burgundy, gold, and green stripped paper.

The card on the left is a thank you card...the other is an all occasion card.

The card on the left is a birthday card...on the left is a thank you card.

The card on the left is an all occasion just a note card...on the right is another happy birthday card.

Both of these cards are all occasion cards.

This is the recipe:

Stamp sets: Easy Elegance, Terrific Tags, Too Terrific Tags, (retired from stampin' up)...Happy Birthday sentiment from MSE, and Just a Note sentiment from Endless Creations.

Card Stock and Papers: Assorted and scraps from Stampin' Up, ACMoore, and Michael's.

Inks: Always Artichoke.

Markers: Assorted colours.

Additional Accessories: snail adhesive, spritzer tool, single stitch true thyme ribbon(retired), chip wood box from Michael's and gold cording.

All supplies are from stampin' up unless otherwise noted.

Remember October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month...don't forget to schedule your mammogram.

Thank you for stopping by...have a great day and a stampin' good time.

HUGS

Desi's Cookie Box Challenge

Back on September 15th I did a cookie box for one of my classes...Desi had gotten in touch with me because she wanted to make them also...I sent her the pattern and this is what she came up with for her cookie boxes...she was gracious enough to send me these pictures of her wonderful work...and I would like to share them this evening...her choice of papers and colours are absolutely stunning...and the chocolate goodies don't look to bad either...LOL...mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...YUMMO.

Thank you so much Desi for sharing your work with us...I love it...I also sent Desi a surprise challenge and she did a great job with those also...I will share them later this week.

Have a stampin' good evening.

HUGS

Beverley