Little Hero's Prom Fundraiser Stamp Camp- SOOOO EXCITED!!!

Don't wait to get your seat in this upcoming STAMP CAMP- check out all the details for this event, I CAN'T WAIT!!! I want to raise as MUCH $$ as possible for these kids!!  If you can't attend you can purchase a registration in kind, and we will pass your donation along for this event.  Check out even MORE details HERE!!!

Hope you have a great NEW Years EVE, be safe and smart and hope to see you back here tomorrow- YEAH 2012!!!!

I'm SO Tickled!!!

I was awarded the VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD by my fellow Ink, Inc. Team Member- Marti Crapo.  She is such a doll, and I troll her blog several times a week!  She and I met the first time at a team luncheon when I live in CO.  She is such a sweet gal and talented stamper.

 There are just a few requirements for the Versitile Blogger Award: 

1. Award 15 other blogs with this FUN mention -AND-

2. Share 7 things about yourself.

So I know, 15 blogs seems like a lot BUT it was hard for me to narrow it down.  I have SO MANY that I troll on a regular basis so it was part the love of their blog and part the love of their projects.  I hope you enjoy these talented artists as much as I do.

1. A New Ink on Life

2. All i Create

3. Bada-Bing Paper Crafting

4. Confessions of a Stampin' Addict

5. Ink & Paper Cafe'

6. Paulines Papier

7. Pink Buckaroo Designs

8. Stampin' Sentiments

9. Stampin' Anne

10. Stampin' by Genny

11. Dabble with Dawn

12. Krista's Stamper Room

13. North Shore Stamper

14. The Little Blue Room

15. Inkedx2

NOW- onto the peep into ERIN :-)  Here are some fun things that most people don't know about me, hope you enjoy.

1. I love all things creative, of course I love to stamp but I love to paint, sew, make things with my hands, wood work, build things.  Pretty much any and all things creative.

2. I LOVE LOVE LOVE to dance.  I love to Zumba and shake my groove thing on a regular basis.

3. I LOVE to work out, I am at the gym at least 5 days a week, I try for 6 if I can- I take Sundays off. :-)  I LOVE to hit the Cardio Groove class that helps me shake it every day.

4. I love my friends, and enjoy a long lunch or spending time with them- good friends are hard to find and so I cherish all those wonderful people I am so blessed to call my friends.

5. I have naturally curly hair that is mostly a blessing and sometimes a curse. It is SO hard trying to find a hair stylist who REALLY knows how to cut hair.

6. I am LDS and my faith and my church calling have a sacred and special place in my heart.  I love being in Primary and working and teaching all of the children in our ward, I am so grateful for the opportunity to do that, even though at times it seems overwhelming- I truly love it!

7. I have been married for 18 YEARS!!! I was married when I was 19 to my BEST FRIEND and husband.  We celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary on the 18th of this month.  We have 2 amazing kids, who remind me daily of both me and my husband.  my son LOVES to build and be creative and dance (he is awesome too) and my daughter who is more like my husband, very tricky and perceptive to facial and vocal cues- you can never get anything past her.  We have a wonderful family, not without it's own struggles and trials BUT all the same they are wonderful!

 Hope you enjoyed this little peek into my world, thanks for stopping by!

HSS Inspiration Challenge #99 CUPCAKES

Good Morning Stampers!!! I hope everyone had a FANTASTIC Christmas full of love and memories.  We had family and fun over the holiday- it was great!  So today I have a project that I made for this weeks HSS Challenge #99- It's an inspiration challenge and we were inspired with cupcakes.  I took this inspiration literally... take a peek!

Head on over to Hand Stamped Sentiments to take a peek at all the other amazing Design Team creations-

I used my 2-3/8" scallop circle punch and my small scallop circle punch for the cupcake top.  I of course had to embellish with some GLITTER!!!  Nothing is finished without a little SPARKLE!!! I used the retired fine Cosmo glitter that they no longer offer, but I can't bear to give it away- or stop using it for that matter!

I used the petal cone die for my cupcake base, then I cut the cone part off the bottom and also crimped it with my crimper.  That was my VERY FIRST tool that I purchased when I dove into the stamping world!  I love that thing, it's an oldie but goodie.

I busted out my brand new scallop edge die and embossing folder from the NEW occasions mini that will be available for you to see in just a few weeks!  I thought that since I was really going hard with the scallop theme I would finish it off with a bit of scalloped Polk-a-dotted ribbon around the cupcake.  I loved this card SO much, and it was SO easy to make that I decided to use these as my daughters birthday invites next month.  I will change up the colors to be more GIRLY GLAM, but they will be a hit!  She is having her FIRST Stampin' Up! party.  It is going to be a blast.

I hope you enjoyed today's project and I hope you have a safe and FUN New Year!!!

Good Morning Stampers!! I have been working to get my samples ready for my Jan. classes- there are only a few in January since there are CLUB meetings too.  So here's whats going on-

The Mommy & Me / Daddy-Daughter class series is great for you to spend time with your little stamper partner.  Can you think of a better way to spend with your little stamper??  This month we are making Gift Box gift card holders- who wouldn't LOVE to get one of these?! To register click HERE

The Savvy Stampin' Class series is new, and has all kinds of projects from cards to 3-D items. In January we are getting ready for Valentines Day- yep that is just around the corner too!!!  You will be SO prepared for the holiday in just a few hours thanks to this class. To register click HERE

Check out what my Hostess Clubs are making in January- in the spirit of Valentines, since my clubs only meet every other month. Clubs are open to ANYONE- want to come?! If you place a qualifying order of at least $25.00 (before ship/tax) then you get to make the projects for FREE, and if you don't then you just pay $7 for the project. Everyone is welcome, RSVP HERE

And NOW for the MOST important event that I have in January- the
FIRST ANNUAL LITTLE HERO'S PROM FUNDRAISER!!!  This event is an all day stamp camp, where each attendee will make 12 projects and have a chance to win all kinds of door prizes!!!  We also have many different items up for raffle, including a BIG SHOT!!!
This event is to help raise money for The LITTLE HERO'S PROM event that helps children of all ages, various Leukemia and Lymphoma diagnosis and different stages of treatment get the chance to forget about the hospital for one night and enjoy the evening with doctors, staff and their families. Generous contributions from the community help ensure this is one night these children will never forget.  When you purchase a raffle ticket or pay to attend this Stamp Camp you are helping these amazing kids who deserve to forget about their struggle for at least one night.  100% of the monies raised go toward the Little Hero's Prom event.  To see more details about the Little Hero's Prom click HERE or check out their FB Page HERE

Stamp Camp event is being held at the Point Bluff Clubhouse on Saturday Jan. 28th from 10-4 PM.  Stamp Camp fee is JUST $40.00, (which includes a light lunch)- if you register by Jan. 25th.  Register after that date or pay at the door and just add $10 to the registration fee.

Raffle tickets are for sell for JUST $1 each- OR- get 5 tickets for $4.  There will be several items up for raffle and one BIG ticket item is the Sizzix BIG SHOT- an amazing personal die cutting machine that allows you to do ALL kinds of amazing projects with all types of materials.  Help us raise TONS of money for these kids and get the chance to win some amazing products- REGISTER TODAY!!!

HSS Challenge #98- Unique Folds- A Gift For All!!!

Good Morning Stampers, I have been SO crazy the last week.  I had such great intentions of making several videos and showing other projects I have been making... and NONE of those things got done.  Thanks to life, stress, a cold, school parties, work parties, church activities, oh and did I mention I was sick- yeah that took a lot out of me.  But I am finally turning a corner and I was SO excited to make the project for today's Challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments- check it out, it is a gift withing a GIFT!!!

It's all about the unique folds in this weeks project

I love this little gift card holder- you flip open the top of the gift and....

It holds another little gift- a gift card!  Can you imagine making these for birthdays, valentines day, anniversaries, graduations, ANY occasion!!

I used a large designer brad to hold it closed- you just slip your top just behind the brad.  Want to know what is inside the star?? It's Dazzling Details the cherry cobbler color from the NEW mini!!!!  I LOVE this stuff- is sparkles and shines!!!

Here is a shot of it with the tab open and unlocked from the brad.

Here is another FAV thing about this project, THE BOW!!!  I made these using the med. oval punch and the scallop oval punch.  I love how it looks like a paper version of our ruffled ribbon.

 I hope you enjoyed today's project, my intention is to make a few videos this week and post them for you guys.  I think its possible as my kids are out of school and after tomorrow I will be DONE with all my shopping. Whew- Christmas is JUST around the corner. :)

HSS An Old Fashion Christmas Challenge #97

Good Morning Stampers!! I am loving this weeks Challenge from Hand Stamped Sentiments, it's all about the OLD FASHION CHRISTMAS!  So what do you think of when you imagine an old fashion Christmas?  I think of vintage ornaments, snow, candles, dim lights, paneling, big FAT fur trees (not these cool pre-lit fake ones we all have), the smell of baking goods (preferably something with cinnamon), wood fire burning... oh the thoughts of Christmas... these are all visions I think of from movies I've seen and some that I remember from my childhood.

So what did I create with all of these things in mind? I am in a MODE of making candles.  I had a class on Friday where we were all making Holiday candles and I thought these were perfect for my neighbors.  I made some adorable mini pumpkin bread loaves to accompany these SWEET candles.

Check out the Hand Stamped Sentiments site for more inspiration and to PLAY along creating your own project- we can't wait to see your inspiration!!

I know it is hard to tell, but in true Erin fashion, I had to add glitter to the candle.  I stamped out my design on the tissue paper first, melted it to the candle, let the candle dry and harden, then took my dazzling details and my rhinestones and WENT TO TOWN!!!

I like how the glitter made the Daffodile ornament look more like gold, shiny things are AWESOME!!!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you join in on the fun, in between your trips to the mall, wrapping presents, baking, delivering presents, and holiday life. :-)  Until nest time~

Fun Project for a GIFT!!

Hey There Stampers!  I made a few of these CUTE note pad cases for an upcoming craft fair this weekend, and thought that I would share with you a tutorial on how to make it for yourself.  Here are some stills... sorry the lighting is so bad, I am rearranging my office again (yes, again) and I dont have a rgeat place for pictures yet...

I made one for the Teacher Luncheon tomorrow at my kids school, hopefully the winning Teacher will enjoy it as much as I did making it. :)  I included coordinating cards, pens, and note pads too.

Here's how it's done...

Thanks for stopping by today guys, hope you enjoyed it.  Have a great Wed. and I am off to finish lighting my house for the Holidays while there is a reprieve it the cold weather or whether... I can never remember which one it is.

HSS Color Challenge #96

Good Morning Stampers, 

Well it is that time again... A COLOR CHALLENGE!!! Yeah!!! I loved this color combo when I saw it I thought it TOTALLY makes me think of Christmas.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE this color combo for the holidays, it is FUN and for me festive.  You have to play along this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments- who could resist this combo?!!!

So what did I create? Well JUST in time for the holidays, I thought I would make some gift tags... I mean lets be honest- I have NOT prepared at all for this Christmas.  I haven't even started shopping let alone my Christmas cards, yeah I know- can you smell the irony?  So this was one thing that I NEEDED to get off my to-do list.  So this worked out great, I will have several printed for ALL my presents :-)

I LOVE the technique of color blocking and thought I would try it here for my tag, I made this with my WONDERFUL My Digital Studio software- LUV that Stuff!!!  I used the satin ribbon bows for the stocking toppers too, and I made them super tiny.

We learned this COOL technique at Convention this year, they showed us how to take the round part of a bow and make scalloped ribbon with several stacked on top of each other, it has to be my MOST favorite technique that I have learned so far.  It looks SO cool and then I added some white stitching on top to give the apperance of it being secured to the tag... I LUB these tags!!!

Hope you enjoyed today's project, thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to pop on over to HSS to play along.  

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