The Flu, Limited Internet Access and Home Improvement

I know, I abandoned you all again. I am so sorry! Trust me when I say that you are never far from my mind! At the moment I have limited Internet access due to a computer problem. I am working on it and will be back to more regular blogging and email soon. Between the computer and the flu my husband gave me I have been out of touch.

I have also been in a little bit of a life change mode. My husband and I are expecting our third child and it's a boy! I am sure that some of you already know that...what you might not know is how life changing it has been for me! I have been consumed with cleaning and clearing clutter at home. I have to fit another child in our home which is less than 900 sq. feet! We are packed as it is and I am nesting in CRISIS MODE. I have been down and desperate. My attentions have been on my home and they need to be right now.

NOW THAT SAID...what does it all mean?? It means I am still here! You can call me at any time. E-mail will be slow for a little while, but I am checking it. I place about 2-4 orders to TAC per month. I can get you anything you need! I have Serendipity Magazines at home and in stock, let me know if you need one...they are $2.95 or free with a $30 order. I will not be doing classes for a little while, but that is just because you would not believe the state that my house is in! I will be back with classes as soon as I get a handle on this sty we call home. I am going to be attending and helping with a Ladies Craft Night at Mt. Prospect Bible Church. The first one is March 7th at 6:30 til whenever. I will have a free make and take card and lots of space for you to work on any crafty thing you want. Come out and join me! I have missed seeing you all! I hope we will craft together again really soon!
INKY HUGS
Marisa

HHN Challenge #2 and 50% off ends TODAY!

The word for this weeks His Holy Name Challenge is Sovereign. I am doing a bible study/stamping challenge hosted by Patter Cross. You can see all the other participants challenges galleried here on Split Coast Stampers. This challenge has been good for me spiritually and creatively. I actually used Rose Garden (T2745)! I have pulled out that stamp set so many times, but I have never been able to put together a finished project with it. I have to say, I really like the way this page turned out and I am so happy that I finally used Rose Garden. Other Supplies used to create this page inclued: VersaMagic Inks in Aloe Vera, Tea Leaves, Pixie Dust and Pink Petunia, TAC's Fly With It Catelynne Collection and buttons from our Ava and Audrey embellishment jars.
This page is 6x6 so I think it would be very easy to adapt into a 5 1/2 square card.

I wanted to just remind everyone ONE LAST TIME that TAC is having a 1/2 price sale on all T-coded stamp sets. I have an order going in tonight! I am willing to guarantee the 1/2 price sale to anyone that can email or call me with their order by 10pm tonight. If you need to look at the stamps on line you can visit TAC's website here. My email is risa_v@hotmail.com or call me at (847)922-6795. Now is the time to get all those stamps you have had your eye on while saving BIG.

Get your TAC Magalog and a Spring Time Card.

Isn't it CUTE! I don't have mine yet, but I hear there are tons of great new stamp sets and ideas in this, the first issue of TAC's new biannual magazine.

I hope that my copy arrives in today's mail. I should have my customer copies next week. If you want your own copy of 'Serendipity' please email me. They are $2.95 OR FREE with a $30 order.

Although I don't have my copy yet, I have been able to glean some information from other Angels that have their copies. The ideas and stamp sets that I have seen are very exciting and inspiring.

Here is a unofficial list of some of the new stamp sets you will find in this issue:

Edge Designs

Fright Night

Natural Hope

Natural Dream

Creative Inspiration

Memo

Fun Fishy Friends -I Love This Set

You Are

Flower Patch

Victorian Elements

The Renaissance

Beautiful Day

A Kind Of Gratitude

Hotel Signs - Totally Original, I Think I Need It

Showers Of Love - This Will Be The FIRST Set I Order From The Magalog

Want To Fly

True Beauty

Playful Parenthesis

Island Trees

Everything Is Blooming

Fairy Tales

Elegant Arrows

Little Stinkers

Monkey Business

Bird Cage

Lucky Girl Escape Set

Some Bunny

Hoppy Day

On The Beach

Mice Day

Happy Girl!

Sea Stamps

Feline Fabulous

Nuts About You

Build-an-owl

Floral Patches

Today & Forever

Graphic Blooms

R-coded Mabelle's stamps:

Garden Joy

Fleur Birdies

Little Cupcake - Can't Wait to Get My Hands on This Set

Dear Friend

Special Delivery

Hoppity Skippity

Savor The Sweetness

Cheery Thoughts

Growing Love

Fairy Birthday

Seems kind of small news after the announcement of the new Magalog, but here is a card I made. It was the last of three from my December Masterpiece Card Class. I used TAC's Mimi Soar With It Collection of pattern papers and cardstock with Spring Time. I just love the tree in this stamp set. It even has a tire swing that you can add among the branches. Spring Time is a $19.95 stamp set, but until 1-26-09 you can get it for just $9.98. Now is the time to pick up this perfectly seasonal set at a great savings. Email or call me if you want to get in on TAC's 50% off sale. I can only honor the price if you get your order to me BEFORE 10pm CST on Monday 1-26-09. Happy Half Price Shopping.

Risa

A Card, Vintage Stamp Set and Cover Page HHN09

This Happy Birthday card was one from last months Masterpiece card class. It is hard to tell from the photo, but the party hats a all jazzed up with Prisma Glitter (A287). I colored the hats with PrismaColor pencils and blended with Odorless Mineral Spirits. Do you love the dotted grosgrain? I got it at Archivers 25 yards for $1.99, it's Bazzill Basics. Other supplies used on this card include ToodleLoo Cardstock (B313) , Pop Rockz Soar With It Collection Pattern Papers (V827) , Ordinary Greetings (T2881) and Celebrate the Seasons (T2959). Both Ordinary Greetings and Celebrate the Seasons are 1/2 price right now! Email me to take advantage of the SALE. It ends January 26th. Get all the t-coded stamps you want for 50% off while you can!


From January 1st - 31st you can purchase this ©Mabelle R.O.™ vintage stamp set that has been released from the TAC™ archives for a limited time only! Use this set to get a head start on those flowery, fun spring projects. This set of 10 springy images usually retails for $22.95 but if you order on or before January 31st you can get this set for just $17.25. Email me to take advantage of this limited time special offer. Once it's gone, it' gone for good.


Last thing to share today is the cover page of my His Holy Name Challenge. I showed you my page first page for the challenge in this post. I am participating in the challenge on Splitcoast Stampers. You can view the challenge here. I am making a 6x6 album, it will hold a bible study on the attributes of God. Each page will be a crafty folder made to hold the devotional from Patter's Blog as well as my thoughts, notes, and other relevant verses I come across. If you decide to give the challenge a try, please leave a comment with a link to your blog. I would love to see your creations.
Thanks for stopping by. See ya next time.
Risa

A Card, Stamp of the Month, and a Splitcoast Challenge

Here is a little card that I did for my December Masterpiece Card Class. It is very similar to a card that I made for The Angel Company's Spring/Summer 2008 just a little more jazzed up. I used TAC's Catelynne Fly With It Collection (V851), Lilly Anna Cardstock Collection (B314), Wild West (T2633), and Everyday Events (T2751). The cowboy is colored with PrismaColor Pencils and OMS. The star and Cactus are paper pieced from scraps of Lilly Anna cardstock. Cutting little shapes is so much easier with my newest fab find Kai's 4 inch scissors (C1220).

Stamp of the Month for January is awesome. I can not wait to get mine. This great set is cool for backgrounds and it's a great way to add the little finish your card might need. What makes this set even better is it works with your standard return address labels to make the perfect wrappers for Hershey's Nugget candy. Check out The Angel Company Stamp of the Month page to see a cute Nugget Box made by Vicki Hook.
This set is only $9.75 with a $30 purchase. This month making your $30 purchase is easier than ever! Remember all T-coded stamps are 50% off. SALE ENDS 1-26 so get those sets that have been on your wish list 50% off while you can!

As a way to get a Bible study into my schedule, I decided to join a challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. The challenge is on the names and attributes of God. There will be a new name or attribute every other week, for a total of 26 challenges. I thought that it might be a good way for me to study the Bible. It is kind of a study in paper, ink and stamps. So far the study has been a blessing. I thought I would share my first challenge with you here on my blog. I used TAC's Catelynne Fly With It Collection paper (v851), Ava and Audrey Embellishment Jars (G704 and G703 respectively) and my pages will go into our Blue 6x6 Album ( K404).

Enter to win this Lilly Anna Package!

What you could win!!!

• Lilly Anna™ Soar With It Collection™
retail value: $6.95
• Lilly Anna™ Hardware
retail value: $4.50
• Lilly Anna™ Cardstock
retail value: $6.50
• Lilly Anna™ Ribbon
retail value: $4.95
• Bold Flourishes Stamp Set
retail value: $15.95
• More Abundance Stamp Set
retail value: $19.95

Total retail value: $58.80

Want your chance at this awesome collection? Just click here and fill out the form.

Good Luck!

50% off ALL T-coded Rubber Stamp Sets!

You read it right! Between now and January 26th get as many T-coded stamp sets as you want for HALF PRICE!


Don't forget the new Wonderful Winter Wishes promotion stamp sets, they are only available through February 2nd! To see the Wonderful Winter Wishes Stamp sets and to read the details check out this post. I made this card with Barn Yard Birthday which is available until 2-2 at a fantastic discount. The stamp set has a retail value of $21.95 but you can get it now for just $16.50. As you can see this set is more than just a birthday set...this card is my hubby's Valentine!

December News and Notes

WOW! Snow. It is 5:35 am and I can not sleep. The plows here are running non-stop. I don't sleep well with this pregnancy and the noisy plows are making it that much harder. I figured why toss and turn? Instead I am writing to you about all the great stuff going on for December! I am super excited about all the new stamp sets and great bargains this month, maybe that is the real reason I can not sleep! Take a look at all the awesome product and promotions this month:

• Double Dips for Stampers, Hostesses and NEW ANGELS! ENDS December 3rd
• Sydney Free For Fall ENDS December 8th
• Wonderful Winter Wishes
• Whimsical, Wintery Vintage Sets
• A Feast of Fabulous Collections
• December Stamp of the Month
• December Class Schedule
• Last Craft Fair of the Season

Double Dips ENDS December 3rd:

The overlap of Double Dips and Wonderful Winter Wishes makes December 1st-3rd the best time this year to SHOP, HOST, OR JOIN TAC! With double the hostess benefits for shoppers and hostess, a $50 stamp credit for NEW Angels, PLUS brand new stamps sets, NOW is the time to act. Email or call me to order, set up a book party, or join TAC today!

Sydney Free For Fall ENDS December 8th:

This package is an AWESOME deal! Buy the Penelope Package for just $18.40 and get the Sydney Circle Album kit for FREE (a $8.95 retail value)! Check out Mischelle's CUTE Thanksgiving Project made with these great supplies for instant inspiration and step by step instructions. Email or call me to order and get those Thanksgiving photos scrapbooked quick and easy!

Wonderful Winter Wishes:

I am so EXCITED about this promotion! What better way to brighten a snowy day then with BRAND NEW STAMPS!! Better yet...BRAND NEW, FREE or DISCOUNTED stamps.

From December 1st, 2008 until February 2nd, 2009 enjoy these wonderful benefits and rewards...

Customer Benefits With a $30 purchase receive any of the Wonderful Winter Wishes stamp set(s) at a reduced value! Hostess Benefits Wish No More! In addition to our already WONDERFUL hostess rewards ~ hostesses may select a Wonderful Winter Wishes stamp set(s) at the qualifying hostess reward level! (All hostess sets must be selected from our Fall Winter 2008 Inspiration Book & Catalogue.

New Angels Warm and welcome wishes to each new Angel who joins us during our Wonderful Winter Wishes Promotion! All new Angels will receive a $50 stamp BONUS good for T-coded stamp sets!

Wonderful Winter Wishes Stamp Sets

T3064 Interact FREE to hostesses with Level A Benefits, $6.75 with a $30 purchase or more!

T3063 Souls Kisses FREE to hostesses with Level B Benefits, $9.75 with a $30 purchase or more!

T3059 Early Bird FREE to hostesses with Level C Benefits, $13.50 with a $30 purchase or more!

T3065 No Place Like Home or T3060 Barn Yard Birthday FREE to hostesses with Level D Benefits, $16.50 with a $30 purchase or more!

Whimsical, Wintery Vintage Sets:

From December 1st - 31st you can select any number of these vintage stamp sets released from the TAC™ archives. These whimsical, wintery vintage stamp sets are available at a great discount for a limited time only!

A Feast of Fabulous Collections:
This holiday season celebrate with family, friends and a feast of 9 FABULOUS Angel Company™ paper products that you will FLIP for!

From December 1st - 31st get a head start on the holidays and spread some warm Christmas cheer with "Buy One Get One Free" options on some of our FAVORITE TAC™ paper products. Purchase any product from our list of FAB FAVES and we'll send you another identical FAB FAVE product for FREE! Take advantage of as many "Buy One Get One Free" offers from our FAB FAVE choices as you'd like. It's a great time to stock up and fill the holiday stockings of your favorite scrappers and stampers. Plus...it's a great time to treat yourself to some FANTASTIC paper! Just remember to use the special codes provided.

FAB FAVE LIST
V-903S Winterberry™ Designer Collection $6.95
V-920S Kaleidoscope Girlz™ Wing It Collection $6.95
V-921S Kaleidoscope Boyz™ Wing It Collection $6.95
V-851S Catelynne™ Fly With It Collection $10.95
V-827S Pop Rockz™ Classic Soar With It Collection $19.95
V-826S Tutti Frutti™ Classic Soar With It Collection $19.95
V-837S Mimi™ Soar With It Collection $6.95
V-700S Rockin' Roxie™ Matchbook Kit $8.95
V-704S Natalee™ Accordion Album Kit $8.95

December Stamp of the Month:

How cute is that for your Christmas cards and tags?!? Make holiday cheer in just seconds with this fast, fresh stamp set and TAC's Fruit Cake Kaleidacolor Ink Pad. Look at the Happy Birthday and Best Wishes tags too! This set will be an all year round go to set for quick crafting! This great set is only $6.75 (a $8.95 retail value) with a $30 purchase. Contact me today to order your Cheers STOM today! Don't miss this stamp set, when it's gone, it's gone forever.

December Class Schedule:

Friday, December 5th 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Stamp-a-Stack 3 of 3
Get a jump-start on your Christmas cards. Come make 16 cards, 4 each of 4 different designs, for $25. Take all three classes and complete 48 Christmas cards painlessly! Please bring your favorite adhesive.

Monday, December 15th 6:30 - 9:30pm

Masterpiece Cards
Come make three beautiful cards for just $10. These cards focus on lots of detail and technique. The end results are beautiful cards meant for someone special.

Last Craft Fair of the Season:

My last craft fair of the season will be the 30th Annual Creative Hands Boutique. Come by and see me if you can, the show is ALWAYS a good one. You can bring a friend and make an afternoon of it. The creative Hands Boutique is know for it's homemade soups and breads as well as for it's wonderful crafters!
Dec 4 – Dec 6
Church of the Incarnation
330 W. Golf Rd
Arlington Heights, IL
$2 Donation, proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity
Hours are Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

December 1st-3rd SUPER SPECIALS!!

Wanna get the most bang for your stamping dollars? Well December 1st through December 3rd are the best days to shop TAC this year! Spend $100 or more and get double hostess benefits and earn BRAND NEW stamps for FREE! With TAC's Feast of Fabulous Collections, Wonderful Winter Wishes and Double Dips Promotions all overlapping you can really reap the benefits and get the most stamping fun for your money! Just imagine, you can stock up on wonderful TAC papers in our buy one get one free sale PLUS earn a brand new PINK Bind It All and Scor-Pal for half price, all while earning tons of free stamp sets! I can not wait until tomorrow when I can put my order in!! Just email or call me if you (OR YOU AND A FRIEND) want to take advantage of the fantastic savings! This is a great time for a hostess split. Find a friend and each spend $50 and share the great hostess benefits! Happy shopping! I know I am having fun putting my order together!

Be Merry Pizza Box

I have said before that given my condition I need all the creative help I can get. It is a good thing that the Internet is full of talented stampers that love to share! I made this little pizza box, perfect for 3x3 cards and envies, using a tutorial from the Scor-Pal website. NOTE: I used the smaller variation provided by Valerie Stangle. You will find the measurements for this box at the very bottom of the tutorial.

If you don't already have a Scor-Pal, you need to get one of these AWESOME tools! I can help you get your Scor-Pal for half price, just email to find out how!



Supplies Used:
Penelope Soar With It
Collection Pattern Papers, Cardstock and Ribbon
Joy of Christmas
Tag Tidbits
Metallic Staples
Giga Scallop Circle Punch
Coluzzle Large Circle Template
4" Kai Scissors
Scor-Pal

Two Cards from Two Sketches

I have been relying heavily on sketches and challenges to get things done lately. I need to pack all the creativity I can into some very short hours. I made these two cards for a recent buffet using Heather Scott's Card Sketches. I used Card Sketch 49 for this Give Thanks card. I turned the card and left the corners square, but other than that it is pretty right on.

I used TAC's Brown and Ivory Cardstock, Green 2 Cardstock, Give Thanks, Spring Dream, Mega Scallop Circle Punch, Kai 4" Scissors (the BEST, a must have, for paper piecing), and Palette Burnt Umber Ink.


For this card I used Heather Scott's Card Sketch 46. I love the simple layout and need to remember to use it more often. If I would quit recreating the wheel for every card, I might actually get something done!

I used TAC's Kraft and White Cardstock, Tis The Season, Palette Burnt Umber Ink, PrismaColor Pencils, and Paper Piercer.

Thanks for stopping by!

I might be BACK!! Feeling better??

It has been so long...does anyone still read my blog? Give a shout on the comments if you do! I have some big news and it kinda explains why I have been missing in action. I am expecting a baby in June. It was a big surprise, and explains why I always feel so tired and sick! I am over 11 weeks now and almost done with the first trimester. I think I am starting to feel better, but I better not say that out loud. One can hope right? I have never lost so much energy with a pregnancy...I am just pooped all the time. I am starting to get excited about it, what a great surprise.

So now on to my TAC stuff. Even though I have not had energy to blog, I have been busy stamping! I have been doing craft fairs all through the season and I have been doing classes too. Here are some samples from my upcoming Trendy Tags Stamp Club. Stamp Club is next Tuesday at 6:30pm. It's not to late to get in on the fun and make some great Christmas tags and bags just in time for the holiday! Class only $23 and includes Trendy Tags, a $10.95 value. Let me know right away if you can attend!

We will be making a great bag o' Christmas Tags and matching Kraft gift bags. The Christmas projects feature TAC's Reece Soar With It Collection Papers, Cardstock and Ribbons, all will be 10% off to Stamp Clubbers that order in class. It is just in time for all of your Christmas wrapping needs. Plus you keep the stamp set, so if you want to make more it is super easy. Check out the next photo to see the individual tags included in the bag o' tags.

These are the tags included in the bag. Aren't they FUN? I had such a great time with Trendy Tags! All I had to add to this great stamp set was the star image from Christmas Minis and some great cardstock, great looking handmade tags made super quick and easy!

As I was working on the tags, my very good friend, Gayle said, "Wow! That {WISH} tag would make a great birthday tag...". That is when I just knew that I had to add a special surprise to this class! It is a surprise that makes Trendy Tags even more versatile and valuable to your stamp collection...READY?! Check out the last photo in this post for the last Stamp Club Project.



It is a bag o' BIRTHDAY tags! From a Christmas Tag stamp set...HOW AWESOME IS THAT? I love multi-taskers! By using TAC's Tutti Frutti Classic Soar With It Collection and a great little candle image from Mini Occasions, Trendy Tags is even more useful! Thanks for the great inspiration Gayle! I hope you like the way they turned out! In honor of Gayle, Stamp Clubbers will receive 10% off of Tutti Frutti Classic Soar With It Collections and Mini Occasions if ordered at class.

Just email me or call if you are interested in attending Stamp Club!
risa_v@hotmail.com

See ya on Tuesday!

October News and Notes

Happy Fall Y'all!

In this October issue of News and Notes you will find:

• October Stamp of the Month
• Enter to Win an Awesome Moxie/Roxie Prize Package
• Double Dips for Stampers, Hostesses and NEW ANGELS!
• New Class Information through November
• Craft Fair Schedule Through December

October Stamp of the Month

What a great value for only $5.95 ($7.95 retail value)! Hello Fall is perfect for your autumn greetings and Thanksgiving cards. Don't forget to check out the samples made with Hello Fall on TAC Stamp of the Month feature page.

Enter to Win an Awesome Roxie/Moxie Prize Package

The Angel Company is giving away this AWESOME Prize Package! Just click here and fill out the form to enter!

What you could win!!!
• Miss Moxie™ Soar With It Collection Retail Value: $6.95
• Rockin' Roxie™ Matchbook Kit Retail Value: $8.95
• Miss Moxie™ Coordinating Cardstock Retail Value: $6.50
• Miss Moxie™ Hardware Retail Value: $4.50
• Miss Moxie™ Ribbon Retail Value: $4.95
• Glitter Goblins Stamp Set Retail Value: $21.95
Total retail value: $53.80

Double Dips Promotion for Stampers, Hostesses and New Angels

Enjoy two scoops of fun this fall with The Angel Company™ and double rewards!
Customers, Hostesses, and New Angels can have twice the smiles with a helping of double-treats during this festive promotion which runs from September 15, 2008, to November 3, 2008.

Customer Benefits: Customers can have “two” much fun as all Gift With Purchase (GWP) awards will be doubled. Choosing TWO GWP’s with every order of $30* or more is certainly a sweet treat!

Hostess Benefits: Hostess benefits also become doubly delicious with an extra helping of A,B,C,& D Level Rewards and half-price items.** ASK ME ABOUT A HOSTESS SPLIT! Order $50 or more and I will match you up with another $50 order so you can each have hostess benefits!

New Angels: New Angels even have a double reason to start a rewarding career with The Angel Company™ family. New Angels signing up during the Double Dip promotion can enjoy an extra-yummy $50 stamp bonus good for T-coded stamp sets.***

This fall, “Double Dip” with The Angel Company™ and enjoy the sweet rewards!
*, **, *** call or email me or see the TAC website for more details.

New Class Information Through November Posted:
Monday, October 13th 6:30 – 9:30pm

Meet Natalee - Accordion Album

With soft vintage feminine colors and lots of bitty blossoms, this album is perfect for girl baby photos, heritage photos or pictures of your favorite princess. Bring 12+ 4x6 photos that need cropping. Class is $25. Please bring your favorite adhesive.

Tuesday, October 21st 6:30 – 9:30pm

Holidays Card and Project Buffet

More than just cards, make 3D projects and scrapbook projects too. $2 per card and various prices, pay per project. Make as many or as few as you want! Buffets are ALWAYS mystery hostesses! Everyone that places an order gets a chance at the hostess rewards!

Tuesday, October 28th 6:30 – 9:30pm

Spooktacular - Stamp Club

Make 3-5 projects, keep the featured Stamp Set. October Stamp set is Spooktacular. Class $34 and includes a $19.95 stamp set for you to take! Please RSVP with payment by October 17th, I need ample time to order and CUT your stamps.

Friday, November 7th 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Stamp-a-Stack 2 of 3

Get a jump-start on your Christmas cards. Come make 16 cards, 4 each of 4 different designs, for $25. This event will repeat in November and December. Take all three classes and complete 48 Christmas cards painlessly! Please bring your favorite adhesive.

Monday, November 10th 6:30 – 9:30pm

Woodrow Gift Albums

Get a head start on your Christmas gifts with these beautiful albums. You will need at least 14 wallet size photos for EACH book. These books make awesome holiday gift someone special. Class is $41 for two books. Please bring your favorite adhesive. There may be homework depending on how fast you work.

Tuesday, November 18th 6:30 – 9:30pm

Christmas Card and Project Buffet

More than just cards, make 3D projects and scrapbook projects too. $2 per card and various prices, pay per project. Make as many or as few as you want! Buffets are ALWAYS mystery hostesses! Everyone that places an order gets a chance at the hostess rewards!

Tuesday, November 25th 6:30 – 9:30pm

Trendy Holiday Tags - Stamp Club

Make 3-5 projects, keep the featured Stamp Set. November Stamp set is Trendy Holiday Tags. Class $23 and includes a $10.95 stamp set for you to take! Please RSVP with payment by November 14th, I need ample time to order and CUT your stamps.

Give Thanks

Give Thanks is one of my favorite stamp sets from The Angel Company. I got it in my starter kit. I think I am most attracted to it because of the acorn images. There is just something about acorns! Even though I got this set almost three years ago, and even though I just love the acorns, this is the first time I have used the acorn image! These cute acorns are paper pieced from scraps of Hemingway paper and rust card stock. The piecing gives the acorns a layered dimensional look that makes them more substantial on the card.

Supplies used to make this card:
Give Thanks
Running Stitches
Hemingway Soar With It Collection Paper
Hemingway Cardstock
Pewter Mini Brads
Edge Distresser
Palette Burnt Umber

September News and Notes

Yes I am still here! I am sorry that my blog has been so neglected! I am getting ready to do the Harper College Craft Fair this weekend. I have been doing a lot of stamping and not spending so much time on the computer! I have missed you all! (Is anyone still there?) I thought I would share a few of the little goodies that I am making for Harper and do September News all at one time. First a few pictures:

These are 1 1/2 x 2 inch post it pads turned into the cutest little clip notes. You can clip them on to your keys or the hardware on your purse or bag. The notes just rip right off. I had so much fun making them in all different themes and color combinations! For All Seasons made it easy to have a stamp image for every color and season! Here is another photo, this one is snow theme with a matching candy box:

The clear candy box measures 1x1x3 and fits three kisses perfectly!
These photos also serve as sneak peeks of upcoming buffet projects. If you take my classes you will see these things again!

Now onto the News and Notes section of the post! In this issue of News and Notes you will find:

• The brand new Fall Supplement is HERE! I'll pay your shipping!*
• September Stamp of the Month
• Fall in love with Sydney
• Win Angelee, Natalee and SO MUCH MORE!
• Double Dips for Stampers, Hostesses and NEW ANGELS!
• New Class Information through NOVEMBER posted.

The Fall Supplement is HERE and wait till you see it!

I am so excited about so many great stamp sets in the new fall supplement, but my favorites are Homespun Holiday, Artsy Owls and Halloween Greetings. You need to check it out for yourself! Click here to view the PDF file. If you want your own copy of the supplement, just email me and let me know. There are six awesome project cards with full color photos and instructions inside making this beautiful supplement even more inspiring! Place an order and mention this post, and I'll pay your shipping charges up to 10%*!

Don't miss the September Stamp Of The Month: I Remember When

I knew the minute I saw this one I had to have it! With any $30 purchase you can have I Remember When for only $13.95 (a $21.95 retail value). Be sure to check out the Stamp of the Month Feature page on TAC's website for cute ideas and inspiration. The samples made for I Remember When are super cute.

Fall in love with Sydney

From September 5 - September 30, 2008, , you can take advantage of a very special package price and fall in love with the beautiful, rich tones of the Sydney™ Circle Album Kit and its coordinates. This special package retails for $43.75 but is available now for just $34.95.

This special offer includes:

• D-401 Sydney™ Circle Tin

• V-705 Sydney™ Circle Album Kit

• V-845 Penelope™ Soar With It™ Paper Collection

• B-226 Penelope/Sydney™ Ribbon Collection

• T-3044 True Love September 2008 Limited Edition Stamp Set

A specially discounted price makes this the perfect time to fall in love with Sydney™ and introduce your memories to the simple, smart, sophisticated style of The Angel Company™.

Win Angelee, Natalee and SO MUC MORE:
The Angel Company is giving away this Awesome Prize Package! Just click here and fill out the form to enter!

Double Dips Promotion for Stampers, Hostesses and New Angels

Enjoy two scoops of fun this fall with The Angel Company™ and double rewards!

Customers, Hostesses, and New Angels can have twice the smiles with a helping of double-treats during this festive promotion which runs from September 15, 2008, to November 3, 2008.

Customer Benefits: Customers can have “two” much fun as all Gift With Purchase (GWP) awards will be doubled. Choosing TWO GWP’s with every order of $30* or more is certainly a sweet treat!

Hostess Benefits: Hostess benefits also become doubly delicious with an extra helping of A,B,C,& D Level Rewards and half-price items.** ASK ME ABOUT A HOSTESS SPLIT! Order $50 or more and I will match you up with another $50 order so you can each have hostess benefits!

New Angels: New Angels even have a double reason to start a rewarding career with The Angel Company™ family. New Angels signing up during the Double Dip promotion can enjoy an extra-yummy $50 stamp bonus good for T-coded stamp sets.***

This fall, “Double Dip” with The Angel Company™ and enjoy the sweet rewards!

*, **, *** call or email me or see the TAC website for more details.

New Class Information Through November Posted:

Tuesday, September 16th 6:30 – 9:30pm
Masterpiece Cards
Come make three beautiful cards for just $10. These cards focus on lots of detail and technique. The end results are beautiful cards meant for someone special.

Monday, September 22nd 6:30 – 9:30pm
Fall Card and Project Buffet
More than just cards, make 3D projects and scrapbook projects too. $2 per card and various prices, pay per project. Make as many or as few as you want! Buffets are ALWAYS mystery hostesses! Everyone that places an order gets a chance at the hostess rewards!

Tuesday, September 30th 6:30 – 9:30pm
Welcome Home - Stamp Club
Make 3-5 projects, keep the featured Stamp Set. September Stamp set is Welcome Home. Welcome Home is BRAND NEW to the Fall Collection. Class $20 and includes a $7.95 stamp set for you to take! Please RSVP with payment by September 19th, I need ample time to order and CUT your stamps.

Friday, October 3rd 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Stamp-a-Stack 1 of 3
Get a jump-start on your Christmas cards. Come make 16 cards, 4 each of 4 different designs, for $25. This event will repeat in November and December. Take all three classes and complete 48 Christmas cards painlessly! Please bring your favorite adhesive.

Monday, October 13th 6:30 – 9:30pm
Meet Natalee - Accordion Album
With soft vintage feminine colors and lots of bitty blossoms, this album is perfect for girl baby photos, heritage photos or pictures of your favorite princess. Bring 12+ 4x6 photos that need cropping. Class is $25. Please bring your favorite adhesive.

Tuesday, October 21st 6:30 – 9:30pm
Holidays Card and Project Buffet
More than just cards, make 3D projects and scrapbook projects too. $2 per card and various prices, pay per project. Make as many or as few as you want! Buffets are ALWAYS mystery hostesses! Everyone that places an order gets a chance at the hostess rewards!

Tuesday, October 28th 6:30 – 9:30pm
Spooktacular - Stamp Club
Make 3-5 projects, keep the featured Stamp Set. October Stamp set is Spooktacular. Class $34 and includes a $19.95 stamp set for you to take! Please RSVP with payment by October 17th, I need ample time to order and CUT your stamps.

Friday, November 7th 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Stamp-a-Stack 2 of 3
Get a jump-start on your Christmas cards. Come make 16 cards, 4 each of 4 different designs, for $25. This event will repeat in November and December. Take all three classes and complete 48 Christmas cards painlessly! Please bring your favorite adhesive.

Monday, November 10th 6:30 – 9:30pm
Woodrow Gift Albums
Get a head start on your Christmas gifts with these beautiful albums. You will need at least 14 wallet size photos for EACH book. These books make awesome holiday gift someone special. Class is $41 for two books. Please bring your favorite adhesive. There may be homework depending on how fast you work.

Tuesday, November 18th 6:30 – 9:30pm
Christmas Card and Project Buffet
More than just cards, make 3D projects and scrapbook projects too. $2 per card and various prices, pay per project. Make as many or as few as you want! Buffets are ALWAYS mystery hostesses! Everyone that places an order gets a chance at the hostess rewards!

Tuesday, November 25th 6:30 – 9:30pm
Trendy Holiday Tags - Stamp Club
Make 3-5 projects, keep the featured Stamp Set. November Stamp set is Trendy Holiday Tags. Class $23 and includes a $10.95 stamp set for you to take! Please RSVP with payment by November 14th, I need ample time to order and CUT your stamps.