Hi all
Quiet day today ... saving energy for tomorrow!!  Cannot wait for the RAVENS to win the Super Bowl!! 
Today I thought I would finally post some of the pictures of the Christmas gifts I made with my new sewing machine. 

I have to thank the ladies of a local church for this idea.  One of the ladies gave me a similar item after I did a Stampin project with them at their ladies Christmas breakfast.  Now her container was quite special because it had a handle.  I didn't think my container needed a handle since I intended to put cocktail napkins in side instead of the Christmas garland and ornaments the church ladies used.  It is easier to make with out the handle!!  Of course, this is all Stampin' Up! fabric.  I took advantage of the sale price in the on line Clearance rack.  Do you ever check out the Clearance Rack? 
In addition to taking advantage of the clearance rack, you might also want to see the MANY specials that are being offered by Stampin' Up1 right now.  
There is:
Sale a bration - which lasts until March 22nd.   You get to choose one free item for each $50 (subtotal) you spend.  There are additional rewards for hostessing during SAB.
Dude, You're Welcome!   is a special new kit (includes 4 wood mount stamps, 12-4"x 6" post cards, 12 envelopes, a Basic Gray stamp pad, and a instructional guide) meant especially for the men in your life.  Give them a kit made just for guys to help them stamp up the perfect greeting for you!!
There are two Assortments of single stamps now available...#3 and #4.  There are five items in each assortment.
Stampin' Up! is celebrating 25 years in business by creating a special "Best of" stamp set each month for the whole year.  The sets are made up of a collection of favorite old retired images and one new image.  So far, we have seen the sets for January and February.   These sets will be available until April 30, 2014  AND for each six "Best of" sets you purchase from this collection, you will earn a free stamp set of your choice valued up to $14.95 .. BUT you have to collect a special sticker from the "Best of"  tamp sets to redeem the free set.   Contact me for details.
And remember to check your calendar for a convenient date for your Salebration workshop.
Peggy

01-13-13 Project 8

Hi all
Are you enjoying the build up of excitement to Sunday's big game?  Baltimore is certainly crazy with purple....it is everywhere!!!   Yep! Everywhere you look, you see purple...young and old, women and men, walls and clothing, quiet little highlights and big ol' signs.  It is such fun to see everyone sharing a common goal.  Love it!!   Tonight I tried to make a little something to wear tomorrow during our pep rally at school ...seems like many of the schools are doing pep rallies...such fun!  If my project turns out, I'll post a picture soon...right now it is drying.  Hope it is ready by tomorrow morning!!
In the meantime, here is the last project from the 1-13-13 class.  This card was inspired by Colleen Begley. 

The stamp sets are Delightful Dozen and Happy Hour.  The colors are Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, and Daffodil Delight.  Did you think I finally made a project without using the Big Shot?  Silly you!!   I used the Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing folder on the Daffodil Delight cardstock.  Also used three punches (L lg 2 3/8" scallop circle, 1 3/4" circle, little labels postage stamp punch).  The Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details was used to highlight the bubbles in the glass.  Enjoy!!
Peggy

Project #7 from 1-13-13 class

Hi all
Still working on those progress reports...but the end is in sight!!  In the meantime, here is another project I want to share with you.

This card makes good use of .......The Big Shot, of course!!  I used the jar from the Cannery Framelits to cut a hole in the front of this card.  The Fancy Fan Textured Impression Embossing Folder was used on the very vanilla card front.  The You're Amazing panel was made using the Apothecary Accents framelit.  The jar was stamped through the hole so it is actually printed on the inside of the card.

The "Happy"  was stamped using the retired Alphadots stamps, then I punched them out using a heart stamp.  This Summer Starfruit color is not some folks favorite but I have found it works great with many different colors.
Thanks for stopping by....
Peggy

Hi all
Hope yo'al had a safe morning, in spite of the icy streets.  Take it from me, it doesn't take a lot of ice to send you flying.  The first year I was working in the county, I slid on the thinest layer of ice...and broke two bones in my leg...not fun!  Be careful out there!!
Today I have a cute thank you card for you.

The main image is from the "Oh, Whale" stamp set from the new mini catalog.  I used our new Clearlits die for the Big Shot that cuts out the whale.  There are several little cuts on the die as well (includes an anchor (see the card), fish, star, heart, and water droplets).  Can you see the new textured impressions folder called Cloudy Day?  Also used the luscious ribbon from the Saleabration folder.
Contact me if you'd like to make a purchase and earn some of the great Salebration rewards.  Remember, if you want to come to the 6 project stampin session this Super HarBowl Sunday, I need to hear from you by Wednesday night.  The materials fee is $16 for the 6 projects and you will be out of here in time for the game start. 
Peggy

Birthday/thank you class 01-13-13 project #5

Hi all
Today I want to share another card from the 1-13-13 class.  I included a stamp (Wonderful Words)  that has been retired for a while, but it is a long time favorite of mine...hope you like it too.

I started with the new Vine Street textured impressions embossing folder that is free as a Salebration reward.  I really like it...I think it will be showing up in my spring cards, for sure!!  Then the flowers and stems are from the Madison Avenue SAB (FREE!) stamp set.  Added a little button just to add some layers and texture and then finally the ribbon (also FREE from SAB) near the bottom.  This card hinges at the top!  cheery!!
Peggy

01-13-13 class project #4

Hi all
Well just back from taking my hubby out to dinner to celebrate his birthday.  Had a great meal (and as always, I did some carb control by only eating half the meal.  Now I can enjoy the other half for lunch on Tuesday....yum!)

 Today I am sharing a birthday card inspired by another stamper and I cannot find her name just now...I will continue to look for it and I will get back and revise this post when I find it.
Here is the inside.....

Anyway, I love the bright colors and the uplift you feel when you look at these balloons!  Can you tell that the middle balloon is popped up on dimensionals?  The panels of Sunshine and Sprinkles DSP are a great idea for using what small pieces of DSP you might have left over or if you only have a few sheets of DSP but want to make several of the same card. 
Enjoy!!
Peggy

11313 class project 3

Hi all
How many times have I said "I love my Big Shot"?  Many, many, many times!  This card gives evidence to how much I use my machine!!

The Rose Red base layer was run through the Big Shot with the Square Lattice TIEF (textured impressions embossing folder).  Then the pink layer was stamped twice in wild wasabi ink with the flourish from the Everything Eleanor stamp set from the big caty.  Then that pink cardstock was run through the Big Shot again with the TIEF Framed Tulips.  The greeting was stamped and punched out with the wide oval punch and then layered on a die cut label collection framelit.  The bird cage was stamped on vellum and, though you may not be able to see it, there is a bird stamped on the pink cardstock, behind the vellum.  The vellum was attached on dimensionals.  Added a slip of organdy ribbon (retired).
Have you looked at the SAB brochure yet?  Contact me if you's like to see one!
Peggy