HSS Halloween Theme Challenge #86

Good Morning Stampers!!! I had so much FUN making these bags for this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments Halloween Theme Challenge. I love giving out treats to my kids teachers and to our teachers at church in Primary.  I am making a BUNCH of these for a slew of people- check it out!!!

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Super cute bags that you can make for any occasion!  These are SUPER easy and fast to make and the large enough to fit a variety of things like chapstick, lip gloss, square chocolates, small bag of candy, jewelry, and MUCH more!!!

Click on over to HSS to play along this week- there will be SO many great things to be inspired by!

I HAD to use my little trick-or-treating owl for this project!  I got this Hostess set for FREE at Convention this year and have been DYING to use him on a project.  I stamped him with VersaMark Ink on Old Olive card stock and covered him in black embossing powder.  Then I heat embossed him and he turned out SO good- and shiny, me LOVES shiny things!!!  You can see I did the same thing on a piece of Pumpkin pie card stock and then JUST cut out the treat bag and popped it up with dimensionals.

Ok, so can you tell that I used the glimmer paint for his mask and his treat bag.  Since the embossing powder is raised it creates this perfect well around his eyes and I PACKED on the glimmer!!!  I added A LOT, but in person his little mask just SHIMMERS!!!  I of course had to go back and add in a border around my designer label punch and dots on my scallop oval punch too!!!

Here you can get a peek see of the inside, I need to find some gross or spooky candy treats for the inside of these bags.  How fun would it be to have a bag full of gummy fingers or something, gum eye balls... Hhmmm the ideas are coming.

I secured the ribbon handles to the bag using Olive brads- easy and they are shiny!!!

I hope you enjoyed today's project and take a few moments and make something spooky or Halloween themed and play along with us at HSS!!!  Until next time~ 

THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER!!! 

Coming THIS Saturday is the HOLIDAY STAMP CAMP!!!  If you haven't registered yet DON'T WAIT!!!  There are only a handfull of seats left, and they are going FAST!

Brief overview about the event-

It is happening on Oct. 1st from 10-4 PM located at the Point Bluff Clubhouse

(18003 Point Bluff Dr.78258)

Each person that registers will get access to a private video tutorial of how to make EACH project that we will make at the event!

Each attendee will be eligible for PRIZES to be given away throughout the day!!!

Each attendee will get a delicious lunch provided for FREE!

Each attendee will get to see all areas of inspiration and idea boards!

Make your own creative name badge and get even MORE entries for FREE prizes!

If you have a tween you would like to join you and stamp along side of you- we have an option for that too!!

If you can't make it to the event BUT really want to make the projects that we will be making- NO problem!!!  There is an option for you!

Here is a sneak peek of another project you will get to create at this HOLIDAY STAMP CAMP!!

You won't want to miss this event, REGISTER today- just click on the right side bar and choose which option you want to take advantage of and you are set!  Don't wait- seats are filling up fast and if you wait to pay at the door you will pay more than you will on-line- REGISTER TODAY!!!

You Asked For It, You Get It!!!

STAMP CAMP UPDATES!!!

I have had many of you ask if there was a way to get the projects from the stamp camp who maybe can't attend or stay the entire time, so I aim to please.  Another bonus of those who register (for any of the options) will get access to a PRIVATE Youtube video of each project that you can view in your own home on your own time frame.  You can pause, rewind, replay, or stop it and come back to it later- total flexibility just for you!!  Now you will be able to recreate all the projects created at the camp for future needs for any occasion.

Here are some OTHER camp fee options for you in addition to the regular admission ...

note that the fees of these options go up by $10 if you register AFTER 9/23 or pay at the door.

~Early Bird Stamp Camp OPTION $40.00~

You want to come and spend the day making adorable projects that you will be able to recreate and use for all different occasions.  You will get to take advantage of FREE Stampin' Up! prizes given out ALL DAY and receive a delicious lunch included in your fee.  You will have access to a tutorial video after the event to assist you in making these projects again at home.  Earn tickets for free give aways for making a purchase the day of the camp, registering a friend, making and wearing a creative name tag to the camp, and many more ways as well!!!

~Can’t Stay ALL Day & Play OPTION $40.00~

Want to attend the Holiday Stamp Camp but can’t make it all day, NO PROBLEM!!! Register today and come to the camp as ling or as little as you want. You will receive all of the consumable supplies for the projects and you get access to a PRIVATE Youtube channel to view video tutorials of each project. Pause, rewind, even stop and come back to them as you need to finish your projects. You will get access to these videos after the Camp date.

~Can’t Play THAT Day OPTION $35.00~

Wish you could attend the Holiday Stamp Camp, but can’t due to Family or other commitments– No Worries, we have an option for you!! You will get ALL the consumable supplies of every project made at the camp AND you will also get access to a PRIVATE Youtube channel to view tutorials of each project.

~Mom & Me Stamp Helper Camp OPTION $60.00~

What fun would it be for you and your tween or pre-tween stamp helper to spend a day together crafting ? Here is your chance, this camp option allows you and your child 11+ to stamp together making (1) one set of projects. The adult camp fee is just $40, and your 11+ counterpart attends for just $20. Each of you are eligible for the ALL DAY give-aways and both receive lunch in your camp fee.

~Mom & Me Stamp Camp OPTION $80.00~

Have FUN stamping with your tween or pre-tween counterpart for an entire day of FREE prizes, amazing projects and great food for BOTH!!! You AND your counterpart will EACH make all the projects offered for the day. You BOTH will be eligible for free give-aways and BOTH receive lunch included in your camp fee.

***Please note that if you are selecting one of the Mom & Me options that you will need to stamp along side with your 11+ counterpart during the event***

Click on the image to see all the details for the STAMP CAMP, don't wait any longer spots are filling up quickly and space is limited. The Stamp Camp is being held at the Point Bluff Clubhouse located in Rogers Ranch Subdivision. Register right here on my blog, check out the BUY NOW button on my right sidebar!!!

My NEW Designs!!!

Morning Stampers!!  I FINALLY used up ALL of my old Business Cards, in large part due to the door hangers I made - which can be seen HERE.  So now that I am all out I had to recreate a new business card design since I have grown tired of that old design...  So I fired up my MDS (My Digital Studio) and got to work!  I just LOVE the Celebration DSP, and was so SAD when Stampin' Up! retired it, BOOOHOOO!!  So I downloaded it to MDS while I could so I could have it FOREVER!!!

I added in my important information and my OH SO IMPORTANT QR tag so anyone can see my blog from their smart phone!  I put it on EVERY print item I hand out.  I only wish that I could afford to make a sample of this layout with ALL the paper designs from this collection- BUT I would have cards for YEARS if I did that... not necessary.  So I picked a FUN design and went with it.  I also don't print my address on them for a few reasons...

One, is just in case I move- I don't have to reprint my cards.  I only publish my cell # so I will always have that #.  AND- Like I said I give these out to EVERYONE so at first glance I don't want everyone to know where I live, but obviously those serious crafters who become friends get that important and secret info ;-) Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek today~

DON'T FORGET about the upcoming HOLIDAY STAMP CAMP!!!

YOU ONLY HAVE ONE MORE DAY TO REGISTER ON THE EARLY BIRD RATES!!!

After the 23rd ALL Camp Fee Options go up $10, so get in while the rates are LOW, check out the RIGHT SIDE BAR to register from the comfort of your home- RIGHT NOW!!

Here is another sneak peek of YET ANOTHER project we will make during our DAY of FUN!! You are going to be blown away by all the projects that you will get to make, AND recreate at home since you will have access to a private video tutorial for every project!!  You will be the envy of all your Neighbors, the favorite Parent to your kids Teachers, the most popular Co-Worker at your office, when you begin to make and give away all these different projects you will make on Oct. 1st!!!!  Yes- it is a popularity contest!!!

REGISTER TODAY, DO NOT WAIT!!!

I Have NO Shame...

Hello Stamping Friends!!!  I thought you might get a kick out of this- so thought I would share it with you...  As you probably know, (unless you have been under a rock- or just looking at the pics) that I am having a Holiday Stamp Camp on October 1st- which BTW I am SO looking forward to having.  I have so many Clients, Friends, Cardio Groove Sisters, and Neighbors coming.  So in hopes to get even more attendees for the camp I made these door hangers- they were super easy and I put them together in about an hour, yeah there are a little over 100... 

I made these postcards with MDS (My Digital Studio) then I just sent them to my local drug store to print them out as photos (because I needed them ASAP).  I came up with this idea a few days before I handed them out so I didn't have the time to wait for them to be printed and shipped to me.

Ok, so the one thing that I SHOULD HAVE taken a picture of the end result... my sweaty children!  The walked with me for about an hour, hour and a half, while we places one of these on all my neighbors doors.  I told them that I would pay them $.05 for each one they put put.  Then all of the sudden my son took off like a rocket- when he made it back to me (hair wet and spiky, and streams of sweat running down his face) he gave me the dollar amount that he had earned. I said, "What?! How many did you have?" When he told me and we did the math together he got really upset- he said, "Mom, I thought you said $.50 each!"

I didn't have the heart to cut his paycheck... not to mention he RAN the entire time and his sister basically chilled and didn't even keep track of how many she put out.  She was quick to replenish her brothers stock when he ran out each time... She is a piece of work!

I wanted to show you how I condensed ALL my info from my larger flyer onto my smaller version of this postcard.  I just wish that they would have given me the option to print them on matte paper- NOT GLOSSY.  I can't stand that glare!

Here is the MDS file that I made- so you have an idea what it looks like as one piece.

I hope you can make it to this AMAZING event, you will have SO much fun and get to go home with over 12 projects PLUS you will have access to a video tutorial for EVERY project that we make that day! Thanks for stopping by today and until next time~

Here is another SNEAK PEEK of a project that we will make at this year's HOLIDAY STAMP CAMP.  You won't want to miss this event!  You will get to create all kinds of projects for every upcoming season that will be great for Teachers Gifts, Hostess Thank You gift ideas, treats for your Neighbors or

Co-workers- just to name a few!

Don't miss your opportunity to get your seat at this event!!!  REGISTER NOW, right in from the comfort of your living room- I know you are in your undies, but no matter- you can still register as long as you remember to put on some clothes before you come to the camp!!!  Check out my RIGHT SIDE BAR for the link to REGISTER NOW!  Choose the option that works best for you- you gotta love options!

HSS Challenge

Good Morning Stampers!!!  I have beena  busy bee making a bunch of adorable little THANK YOU-S for my customers.  I thought it would be sweet to make these little candy baskets for my stampers from my clubs.  I wanted to say Thank You with a little sweetness!  I was thinking of this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments IMPRESS US challenge when I created this project...

I used my TWO TAGS DIE for my Big Shot and then made a little box to fit inbetween 2 of the square tags.  They meet together at the bottom where they are scored, seriously this is a NO BRAINER project!!

I of course EMBOSSED this entire project with my texture plates and my Big Shot!

This adorable box fits 6 G-Chocolates, yeah there is no way I can spell the name of this chocolate.  I attached the tag to the bag through the ribon handle while using a rhinestone brad to keep it all together.

I ALSO embossed the top portion of my tag and in true ERrin style, I HAD to add some BLING to my project!  I opened the prongs of my brad and wrapped them around the Melon Mambo ribbon to gather it together then close the prongs and pushed it through the Razzelberry ribbon and the box side for security.

Here is a last glance at it, I think they will love them.  Come'on, who can resist chocolate especially if it is packaged so sweetly!!!

Thanks for taking a peek see today and dont miss your chance to pop on over to Hand Stamped Sentiments to play along this week!

Now, for another SNEAK peek of another ADORABLE Holiday Stamp Camp Project!  Can you wait to see these in person, and better yet- to make them and take them home!!!  I know it is going to be a blast!!!!  You won't want to miss it!

Register today HERE on my blog, check out my UPPER RIGHT SIDEBAR to register!  CLICK HERE for FULL details and registration options for this Holiday Stamp Camp.  It will be held at the Point Bluff Clubhouse located at 18003 Point Bluff Dr., 78258 

REGISTER TODAY, space is limited and spots are filling up FAST!!!  Don't hesitate reserve your spot TODAY!

NEW Tutorial and a Peek See!!!

Hey There Friends!!!  I have been SUPER SWAMPED lately and have meant to post this So much earlier this week.  I held my first Hostess Club in McAllen last week and it was so much fun.  A great group of ladies that had a great time making the projects below-

We focused on a few cards and this adorable tote that the cards fit inside of. The best part of this project is that it spotlights some of the cool things you can do with punches- circle punches, tag punches, oval punches, and more! It was so much fun that my other 3 club groups this weekend are making these cards also. So yeah I have been a little busy cutting paper...

I have a treat for you all though, I have a video tutorial on how to make this adorable tote. Check it out-



I hope you like this FUN and easy project! I really loved making a bunch of them for my other clubs here in San Antonio, they hold a little surprise inside for all my club members... I can't tell you more since they are coming tonight and tomorrow and I don't want to spoil the surprise!!! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your day... until next time~

Ready for another SNEAK PEEK!!! Here is pic of another FAB project we will be making at the HOLIDAY STAMP CAMP being held on Oct. 1st- you will die when you see this project in it's entirety!!!  SO CUTE and you will want to make a million of these!!!

Here are all the details for you

Register NOW to secure your spot, there are a limited number of spots for this event and they are filling up FAST!!! To register click on the PAY NOW button on the right sidebar and save your spot TODAY!!!

HSS Fall Theme Challenge #84 & Sneak Peek!!!

Good Morning Stampers!!!  I am SO waiting for cooler weather and fall like scenes outside to start taking place... but I fear that I will have to wait a while.  But we have almost the next bets thing a FALL THEME CHALLENGE from Hand Stamped Sentiments. :-)

I think of gifts to neighbors and teachers so in that spirit I decided to make a gift item for this weeks challenge.  I think some pumpkin spice cookies would go perfectly in this festive and adorable gift bag.

You should definitely head over to Hand Stamped Sentiments to not only play along with us with this weeks challenge but to also check out our NEW look, we have been doing some updating- we are excited to share.  Join us for this weeks HSS Fall Theme Challenge.

Check out this little fella, isn't he so adorable!!!  I have him on another project for my HOLIDAY STAMP CAMP event (get more details HERE) and I just had to make him again... I have to think of a FUN name for this guy!  He is super cute and I can't wait to share with you how he's made- but you would have to come to the camp to get those instructions.

I thought a fun and heartfelt tag would be perfect for this gift.  I used VersaMark ink first for the wreath then I colored in the empty leaves with Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, and Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers.  Then I used my Cherry Cobbler ink for the main sentiment stamped on a piece of Vellum paper.  I love how you can faintly see the wreath through the sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by and checking out this weeks project for this fantastic Fall Theme Challenge.  I hope you pop on over to HSS and play along this week.  Stay tuned this week to see some videos and sneak peeks for the Holiday Stamp Camp coming up October 1st.  until then~

Here is a sneak peek of one of the MANY projects that you will get to make at the amazing HOLIDAY STAMP CAMP.  You will be making over 12 projects, have the opportunity to win TONS of free Stampin' up! merchandise, tons of display boards full of inspiration and creativity, and a wonderful lunch.

Camp Details:

Date: October 1st from 10AM-4 PM

Location: Point Bluff Clubhouse @ Rogers Ranch

Cost: Early Bird Discount- $40.00 until 9/23,

after the 23rd or if you pay at the door the camp fee is $50.00

BONUSES: get additional tickets for door prizes in many different ways- click here to find out how!

HSS Clean & Simple Challenge #83

Good Morning Stamping Friends!  Are you ready for another Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge?!  I am!!!  I loved this challenge because these are my most favorite types of cards to make.

So for my card this week I went with something that was inspired by one of my new favorite blogs that I stalk... the sad thing is that she is Danish or something cause I can't read anything on her blog as it is in a whole different language... but I LOVE her stuff- her name is Jenni Pauli, she is so FAB!!  So I was thinking of making these is a slew of different colors, green, and pink, purple, and so on and so on...

I LOVE bling, but more about that in a moment... check out the soft detail of polka-dots along the bottom.  I used my BFF set (I can;t remember if that is the name of it exactly, we got it for free at convention) to create the stamped pattern along the bottom with my White Craft Ink- so soft and sweet!

Check out my sweet bow- you can see hoe I made it by checking out this VIDEO TUTORIAL! I used my large oval punch for this focal image.  I used my hodgepodge stamp set, and my old olive and Sahara sand Markers to ink up the stamp.  I sliced off a bit of the punched piece along the bottom to line up with the glittered line.  Then wrapped my ribbon around and tied it off.

Ok, so this glitter is SUPER easy and so fun to do.  You take a piece of sticky strip and attach it to your card base then cover it with glitter- I used the green chunky glitter.  SO fun and shiny!!!!

Here is a nice side shot... this is how I pose in pics- it make everything look longer and THINNER! :-)  Just a tip... even my fat cards look thinner at this direction- hehe...

Thanks for taking a peep-see at my project today, check back often I have a slew of things planned for this week, so until then~

 DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE DETAILS FOR THIS YEARS HOLIDAY STAMP CAMP- REGISTER ON-LINE NOW, JUST CLICK HERE!!

GET MORE DETAILS ON HOW YOU CAN GET THE FREE STAMP SET OF THE MONTH!!

Stamp Camp Details!!!

Good Morning Stamping Friends!!!  Boy- do I have NEWS for you...

I know you probably can't read all the FINE print in my flyer, but here is the down low-

This Holiday Stamp Camp gives you the chance to make more than 10 holiday themed projects- everything from Halloween, Thanksgiving/Fall, to Christmas projects.  It will be an all day event of stamping FUN and all these projects would be great as gifts for co-workers, friends, teachers, neighbors, or best yet- kept for yourself!  There will be TONS of door prizes and give aways all day (you must be present to win) AND there will be a name tag contest with prizes for that too!!!  Oh, and LUNCH is included in your registration fee.  Sign up early as space is limited! 

FREE stuff during the camp, here's how-

10 tickets for signing up during the EARLY BIRD registration

 8 tickets for registering a friend that is not already on my mailing list

5 tickets for every $25 order (not including ship/tax) placed the day of the camp

Stamp Camp Details:

Camp Date- October 1st from 10 AM- 4 PM

Camp Cost: $40 if you register on or before Sept. 23rd

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: pre-pay to hold your spot between 9/1 - 9/9 and get 10 door prize tickets to help your chances to win even more!!

Registration pre-payment deadline: Sept. 23rd, if you register after this date or pay at the door add $10 to the registration fee.

Want to Register- do it NOW, you don't want to miss this event

I can't wait to see you at this fantastic event, you won't be disappointed.  Register today to reserve your spot.  Hope you have a great day and until next time~

September FREE Stamp Set of the Month

Good Morning Friends!!  A new month has started and you know what that means, yep- it's time for another FREE stamp set give away.  Here's how it works- every time you place an order either on-line, email or phone of at least $15 or more during the month of Sept. you are placed in the drawing for this months FREE stamp set: SCAREDY CAT

Orders through Clubs or Workshops are excluded from this drawing. Every time you place an order your name is entered into the drawing and on October 1st the winner will be chosen and announced. Don't wait get your entries TODAY by placing your order!!!

Please note that this special is not valid with any other demonstrator or through Stampin' Up! directly. This offer is ONLY good through Erin Gonzales, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Thanks for stopping by today and now I am off to move my craft room- AGAIN!!!  I can't stand having it upstairs and so I am on the move again... yeah my husband is loving this!  Until next time~ TTFN