Wednesday, July 31, 2013

3D Project/Big Shot/Gift Item Class/Club - Wednesday, July 31

Here are the projects we'll be making at the 3D Project/Big Shot/Gift Item Club tonight!!

Thanks so much to Jane Staples, our guest artist this month, for these fabulous creations!!


Jane Staples, our guest artist!!

I think she really outdid herself!!

Check out what she came up with!!  It's a fun wine topper and treat box!!
Here's a close-up of the wine topper.  You could put some long, narrow mints in this wine pouch - it would make a fabulous hostess gift!!  You could also make a more narrow version and add it to a bottle of water with some flavoring for the water inside the pouch!

We start with an 11" x 5 1/2" piece of cardstock.  Score it on the long side at 4" and 4 1/2", then score it at 1/2", 1", 4 1/2" and 5" along the shorter side.  Then cut along the 1" and 4 1/2" score lines down to the first score line, leave the little square tab between the 4" and 4 1/2" score lines, then cut out to the 1/2" and 5" score lines.  Slit those little square tabs so that they will fold in.  Then fold on all remaining score lines to create the box and attach the edges with sticky strip to the back of the box.  Round the corners of the top of the pouch with the corner rounder punch.  I do have more detailed instructions that Jane found on Stampin Connection.  I'm happy to send them to you - just email me at amy.frillici@yahoo.com.
We added a piece of the Modern Medley Designer Series Paper to the front of the pouch, then added a Window Collection Framelit piece in Silver Glimmer paper, an Apothecary Accent framelit piece in Basic Black and then stamped "For You" from the Layered Labels set and punched it out with the Large Oval punch!
Finally, we punched a circle in the top of the pouch with the 1 3/8" circle punch and then added a scalloped ring around the circle using the 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch and the 1 3/8" circle punch, then put it on the wine bottle!   How cool is that!!
Modern Medley Designer Series Paper
Modern Medley Designer Series Paper 126926  $10.95
Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies
Window Frames Collection Framelits  129021  $26.95
Silver Glimmer Paper
Silver Glimmer Paper  124005  $4.95
Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies
Apothecary Accents Framelits  124003  $24.95
Layered Labels
Layered Labels Stamp Set  wood-mount  132028  $33.95
Layered Labels Stamp Set  clear-mount  127072  $25.95
Our next project is a fun box with a coordinating Designer Series Paper lid!!
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The box bottom (I used Basic Black cardstock) is make with an 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" square piece of paper.  Score it at 3/4", 2 3/4', 5 3/4" and 7 3/4" along both sides of the paper, cut out the corners and assemble the box with sticky strip.  You can email me for additional instructions on how to make the box bottom!!  It is so simple!!  And... once you learn how to make one, you can make many more in various sizes!!
The lid was made with the Modern Medley Designer Series paper using a 7 1/2" x 7 /2" square piece of paper.  Score it at 1', 2 1/8" on all 4 sides, cut the corners out and assemble the box top with sticky strip.  We added a Deco Labels Collection framelit piece of Silver Glimmer paper, then stamped "just for you" from the Label Love stamp set and punched it out with the coordinating Artisan Label punch.  These items (the stamp set and punch) are bundled for a 15% savings on both items!


Deco Labels Collection Framelits Dies
Deco Labels Collection Framelits  130102  $24.95


Label Love Wood Bundle
Label Love Bundle  wood-mount  132723  $34.75
Label Love Bundle  clear-mount  132722  $28.75



Then, check out what's inside the box!!



We added 3 mini pouches that can each hold a Ghirardelli chocolate!!   These pouches are made from 4" x 6" pieces of Designer Series Paper.  Score the paper at 1 1/2" and 1 3/4" along the long sides and 1/2" and 1" along the short sides.  Then remove the corners, fold along the score lines and assemble the pouches.  Last step, insert the chocolates!! 

Please feel free to email me at amy.frillici@yahoo.com for additional info on how to put these projects together!!  In addition, we'd love to have you join us for a 3D Project/Big Shot/Gift Item Class at anytime - this class meets the last Wednesday of every month!!

Happy Stamping!!

~amy

Amy Frillici
Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Scrapbook Class/Club - Tuesday, July 30

Here are the Scrapbook pages we'll be making at class tonight!!
 These first two pages feature the new Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP).  It's the perfect color palette for some fun summer picnic pictures!!  And... when you purchase 3 packs of designer series paper (now thru July 31), you'll receive an additional pack of DSP for FREE!!
 Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper
Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper  129310  $10.95


 Buy 3 Get 1 Free!

Just click here to see all of the Designer Series Paper included in this special offer!!

Here's a close up of the first page!

We stamped "sweet, sweet memories" (in Island Indigo) from the Happy Day set.  We also used the beautiful (and perfectly coordinated!) Flower Shop stamp set and pansy punch to add some flowers to this page.  These items (the stamp set and punch) are bundled together for a 15% savings when you purchase them in the bundle!!


Happy Day
Happy Day Stamp set  wood-mount  130294  $21.95
Happy Day Stamp set  clear-mount  130297  $16.95
Flower Shop Wood Bundle
Flower Shop Bundle  wood-mount  132727  $33.95
Flower Shop Bundle  clear-mount  132726  $28.75
This next page also features the Happy Day set (the "Smile" sentiment), as well as the new Deco Labels Collection framelits around the sentiment.  We also punched a few hexagon shapes from the Gingham Garden Designer Series paper and added them along the side of this page. 



Deco Labels Collection Framelits Dies
Deco Labels Collection Framelits  130102  $24.95

Hexagon Punch
Hexagon Punch  130919  $15.95


 Finally, we applied some coordinating Gingham Garden Washi tape to the two rectangles on the page!  I love the look of this washi tape - and....  it's so easy to use!  If you need to reposition it, just lift it up and re-apply!

Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape

Gingham Garden Washi Tape  129314  $4.95


This last page also features some more fun Designer Series Paper - this time I used the Birthday Basics DSP.  This paper is for more than just birthdays (as shown below!) and is also included in the Buy 3, Get 1 Free DSP offer!!  We also added some Bermuda Bay (one of my favorite new colors!!) scalloped circles using the new Circles Collection framelits and some Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta ribbon.  Finally, we stamped "I'm so grateful there's you in the world" from the Chalk Talk stamp set, framed it on another chalk talk banner and cut them out with the coordinating Chalk Talk framelits - these items are also bundled for a 15% savings when you purchase the two together!  You can buy them (the stamp set and framelits) separately as well!

Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper
Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper  130145  $10.95


Circles Collection Framelits Dies
Circles Collection Framelits  130911  $26.95


Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon
Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon  131206  $5.95




Chalk  Talk Clear Bundle

Chalk Talk Bundle  wood-mount  132731  $43.25
Chalk Talk Bundle  clear-mount  132730  $37.25

As always, I hope you enjoyed these pages!!

~amy

Amy Frillici
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Saturday, July 27, 2013

Stampin Up Convention Day 3

It's hard to believe.....  Day 3 came so quickly!! 
myself, Marty and Sonia before we head in for the last day of convention

my room-mates!! - myself, Tina and Shallon
(a couple of awesome gals from Canada that are the BEST roommates ever!!)

ready for another day of Convention - with Tina, Shallon and Marcea!!

Shelli Gardener, Stampin Up's co-founder and CEO

our last night at Convention - caught a ride home with Jeff, our bike taxi!! 
I'm so glad we didn't tip over!!

I'm sad as I look at these pictures knowing another convention has come and gone so quickly!!

I'm already looking forward to next year's Convention - the week of July 14 (exact dates to be determined) - won't you join us!!

~amy

Amy Frillici
Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator
(989) 330-0259
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Thursday, July 25, 2013

Stampin Up Convention Day 2

Here are a few pictures from Day 2 at the Stampin Up Convention!! 

Sonia, Marty and myself before General Session begins on Day 2

this year's Grand Vacation is a Western Caribbean cruise!!

here I am with the gals that earned the Grand Vacation Western Caribbean cruise - Tina, myself, Selene, Ronda, Tamie, Melissa, and Kim - can't wait to go on the trip next spring!!

Sonia and Marty with a couple of our completed Make-n-Takes - it was so fun to stamp together for a bit!!

what a fun, glittery background!! - Sonia, Marty and myself!!

As always, I hope you enjoyed these pictures from Day 2!!

~amy

Amy Frillici
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Stampin Up Campus Tour

Here are a few pictures of our trip to the Stampin Up Home Office!!

Marty and Sonia (my Aunt and Cousin - and downline members!)

in front of the Home Office building - it was a gorgeous day!!


the front atrium at the home office

myself, Sonia and Marty

the Statement of the Heart (one of the first things you see in the Stampin Up Legacy Room)

2012-14 In Color Display in the Legacy Room

Sonia and Marty in the Legacy Room

a beautiful holiday display in the Legacy Room

a beautiful wall display in the Legacy Room



Stampin' Up's first Catalog (1988)




 Marty, Sonia and I in the Legacy Room 2013-15 In Color Display area


 


they even let  you get a glimpse of the Distribution Center - this is where all orders are filled!!


Sonia and I in the atrium - this is also the lunch area - beautiful place to have lunch!!


a trip to the home office wouldn't be complete without a picture in front of the Stampin' Up rock!!

I hope you enjoyed!!

Make plans to come with us to next year's Convention - the week of July 14!!  (exact dates to be determined!!).  We'd love to have you join us!!

~amy

Amy Frillici
Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator
(989) 330-0259
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