Simply Creative with Traci

2011-01-06T08:39:00.000-08:00

The Filled with Love Bundle contains:

Filled With Love Stamp Set (clear or wood mount)

the exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack

FREE Bitty Buttons

clear-mount bundle $26.90

wood-mount bundle $32.90

IT'S SPECTACULAR!

2010-11-23T12:30:00.000-08:00

9 DAYS ONLY!

November 22 - 30, 2010

Free shipping on orders of $150 or more!

Looking for Christmas gift ideas? Now is a great time to purchase them on sale!

Click on the links above to view all sale items including:

~Die cuts

~Designer Fabric

~Bundles

~Decor Elements

~My Digital Studio 50% off

~Digital Downloads 20-40% off

and more!

Contact me to place your order:

miketracifaust@comcast.net

AMAZING DEAL!!!

2010-11-23T12:09:00.000-08:00

Take advantage of the most amazing Starter Kit price ever!

You will get over $310 in crafting and business supplies for only $87.50!

Enjoy these great benefits as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator:

~earn additional income while sharing creativity

~make new and lasting friendships

~enjoy access to nearly unlimited creative ideas

~receive a free subscription to our exclusive monthly magazine

~receive a free two-month subscription to your own business website

~opportunity to earn free products and incentive trips

You can purchase either our Standard Starter Kit or the Digital + Kit at this amazing price!

This irresistible offer is only available until November 30, 2010, so contact me today before this amazing deal ends!!

miketracifaust@comcast.net

2010-09-01T12:23:00.000-07:00

FREE Stampin' Up! Craft Tote!

From September 1 - October 18 purchase the Stampin' Up! standard Starter Kit or the Digital+ Starter Kit and receive this Greenhouse Gala craft tote FREE (a $39.95 value)!

Being a demonstrator has a lot of great perks!

Like more information miketracifaust@comcast.net

Pop-Up Card!

2010-08-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

My card clubs had so much fun creating this Pop-Up Card! On this card I stepped out of my comfort zone of pinks, purples and yellows (I am prone to do "girly" projects) and used colors that could be versitale.

What's fun about this card is that it will fold up flat so you can send it in an envelope!

*Check back tomorrow if you would like to see a tutorial on how to make this Pop-Up Card!

Stamp Set: Grunge Rock

Ink: Basic Gray, Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake

Paper: Basic Gray, Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler

Extras: 1/4" Night of Navy Grosgrain Ribbon, 1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, Round Tab Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip

2010-08-18T05:00:00.000-07:00

I loved the idea of making picture frames out of the Designer Series Paper. Did I mention how much I love the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper?!!

I only adhered the frames on three sides so you would be able to slide your picture underneath.

Stamp Sets: Friends Never Fade, Wonderful Favorites
Ink: Versa Mark, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Greenhouse Gala DSP, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz
Extras: Small Oval Punch, Silver, Pewter & Antique Brass Brads

As much as I would love to take the credit for this idea, I can't! I got this idea from another demonstrator, I am so sorry, I didn't write her name down. Thank you for the cute idea!

Builder Wheel

2010-08-17T05:00:00.000-07:00

The New Builder Wheels add so much to your cards! I was really excited with the colors too!
I like that you can rotate the wheels in any order you want.

Builder Wheels: Posy Party, Thoughtful Friend, Bees & Blossoms
Ink Refills: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack
Extras: Stampin' Around Jumbo Handle, Builder Wheel Spindle & Spacers, Triple Cell Cartridge Uninked, Pearl Jewels, Daffodil Delight 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch

If you are interested in learning how to use the Builder Wheels please let me know! Or if these are on your wish list and you would like to earn them for FREE, ask me how!miketracifaust@comcast.net

Card Candy

2010-08-16T05:00:00.000-07:00

This was the On-Time drawing for my clubs this month!

Card Candy is perfect when you are in a hurry and need a card now. These images are already stamped, cut or punched out, and layered. All you have to do is adhere it to your card. How easy!

Stamp Sets: Printed Petals, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride
Paper: Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride
Extras: 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4", 1 3/8" & 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Modern Label Punch, Curly Label Punch, Sm & Lg Oval Punch, Paper Piercer, Rhinestone Jewels, Silver Brad

2010-08-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

Ever get intimidated by a blank piece of 12x12 card stock that you want to make into a scrapbook page? Here's an idea, take an idea from a card layout!

After creating this card I was able to take the same idea and turn it into a scrapbook page.

Stamp Set: Artistic Etchings
Ink: Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Red Riding Hood
Extras: Big Shot, Top Note bigz Die, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Basic Black Brad, 5/8" Basic Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Sneak Peak!

2010-06-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

July 1st the NEW 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog is released! Being a Demonstrator, I was able to preorder these items!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Cute by the Inch (level 2 Hostess gift- host a $300 workshop and you could get this stamp set FREE)

Ink: Daffodil Delight (new), Chocolate Chip

Paper: Crumb Cake (aka: Kraft), Baja Breeze (new), Whisper White

Extras: 1-1/4" Square Punch, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (new), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Scallop Rectangle Clearlits (new), Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (new), Sponge Daubers

If you would like to earn some of these products for FREE, email me today to book a workshop in July when the new Idea Book & Catalog comes out! miketracifaust@comcast.net

Elements of Style

2010-06-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this beautiful card idea on someone's blog, I am so sorry I did not make a note of whose blog :( I changed the colors up a bit. I wanted to use some of the retired colors for my June Card Clubs. I used the stamping off technique on the Blush Blossom card stock so the Chocolate Chip Ink wouldn't be so dark.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Elements of Style
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Blush Blossom(retiring)
Extras: Horizontal Slot Punch(retiring), Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon(retiring), Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Top Note bigz die, sponge daubers

4th of July Card

2010-06-25T06:00:00.000-07:00

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Define Your Life, Classic Stars Jumbo Wheel

Ink: Ruby Red, Ballet Blue

Paper: Ruby Red, Whisper White, Pawsitively Prints

Extras: Large Star Punch, Jumbo Handle, Brocade Blue 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Vintage Brads

4th of July Flip Flops!

2010-06-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

I got this cute idea for flip flops from stamperdog.com

I thought how fun to do 4th of July flip flops for my girls & nieces!

I used the tutorial for the brooch. The picture on the left I used Real Red Playground Designer Buttons!

Teacher Gifts!

2010-06-23T14:51:00.000-07:00

I made these cute post it note holders for my girls teachers! Along with matching pens & jazzed up clothes pins!

Supplies:
Stamp Sets: Flight of the Butterfly, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Sweet Pea (Retired-Occasions Mini Catalog)
Extras: Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch, 1-3/8" & 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, RSVP pen, clothes pin, post-it notes

Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month

2010-05-05T09:52:00.001-07:00

During National Scrapbooking Month, May1 - 31, get a FREE package of Designer Brads with the purchase of My Digital Studio or click on the image to see stamp sets.

Spring is here!

2010-04-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

I love this white picket fence!

This look was created using the Medium Jewelry Tag punch, which is in the Occasions Mini Catalog (last month to purchase from this catalog). Butterflies are from the Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die and of course I had to use the Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder! Both are available in the Occasions Mini.

If you would like to purchase any of these products email me at miketracifaust@comcast.net

You could also use this same idea on a spring scrapbook page!

Use the Scallop Circle #2 die and add dots in the scallops with a White Gel Pen and you could journal or add a photo on it.

Stamp Set: Enjoy Every Moment stamp set

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: So Saffron, Bashful Blue(sponging), Pretty In Pink(sponging)

Paper: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Pretty In Pink, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Shades of Spring Designer Series Paper (Occasions Mini Catalog)

Extras: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die (Occasions Mini), Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder (Occasions Mini), Little Leaves Sizzlits Die, Medium Jewelry Tag Punch (Occasions Mini), Scallop Oval punch, Small & Large Oval punch, Boho Blossoms punch, White Gel Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals

*White picket fence was seen on Carla Brasher's blog - so cute!

2010-04-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

Last month to purchase the Vintage Vogue stamp set in the Occasions Mini Catalog!

Email me today to get yours miketracifaust@comcast.net

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Vintage Vogue clear-mount (Occasions Mini), Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry

Paper: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Cottage Wall

Extras: Scallop Edge Punch, Modern Label Punch, Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Crop-A-Dile, Pewter Jumbo Eyelets, Stampin' Dimensionals

Fancy Favor Bag with Tissue Tutorial

2010-04-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

After using the Big Shot & Fancy Favor bigz xl die, score on dotted lines, then place on sticky strip. Hint: If you are going to do any stamping do it before you fold the box together! Adhere box.

Cut (2) 1 1/2" x 12" pieces of Designer Series Paper. Place sticky strip on the side you want facing out. This is for your "tissue paper"!

Adhere first strip to the inside of the fancy favor, starting on one of the sides of the favor bag. Sticky strip should be just below the top of the bag. Hint: before you adhere the Designer Series Paper decide which part of the DSP you want to be in the front!

As you make the "tissue paper" you want to pinch the paper where the sticky strip is adhering to the favor bag. The top of the "tissue paper" should be soft ripples.

This is your first strip finished. Notice they are not even, this does not have to be perfect. Now start your second strip where your first one ended and continue to where the first strip started.

Next decorate your Fancy Favor Bag!

How perfect for a party favor!

Sponging the edges makes such a difference!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Certainly Celery

Paper: Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla, Shades of Spring (Occasions Mini Catalog Jan 5-April 30)

Extras: Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Curly Label punch, Big Shot, Fancy Favor bigz xl die, Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, rhinestones from Eggcellent Eggs Kit (Occasions Mini)

Fancy Favor

2010-04-20T15:30:00.000-07:00

I used the Fancy Favor bigz xl die and Designer Series Paper for the tissue paper! I love this idea! I used the Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder on the Extra Large Fancy Flower, it adds so much.

Tomorrow I will post a tutorial on this favor!

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Three Little Words
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Kraft, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Sweet Pea DSP Stack (Occasions Mini Catalog Jan 5-April 30)
Extras: Big Shot, Fancy Favor bigz xl die, Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder (Occasions Mini), 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch (Occasions Mini), Chocolate Chip 5/8" Satin Ribbon (Occasions Mini), Stampin' Dimensionals

Here is one I thought would be perfect for a Mother's Day gift!

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Three Little Words
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Shades of Spring DSP (Occasions Mini Catalog Jan 5-April 30)
Extras: Big Shot, Fancy Favor bigz xl die, Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder (Occasions Mini), 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Extra Large Fancy Flower Punch (Occasions Mini), Pretty In Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon (Occasions Mini), Stampin' Dimensionals

*I saw this cute idea on a blog but I can not remember whose :(

Sneak Peek: available from April 1 - 30

2010-04-09T12:00:00.000-07:00

Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin' set
wood-mounted $39.95
clear-mounted $27.95
or get it FREE when you host a $350 workshop!
If you would like to host a workshop to get this stamp set FREE contact me today miketracifaust@comcast.net

Supplies
Card Stock: Kraft, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack
Ink: Basic Black, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, Rose Red, So Saffron
Accessories: 5/8" Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Horizontal Slot punch, Paper Piercer, Big Shot, Scallop Circle #2 bigz die

*Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin' set will be in the new Idea Book & Catalog 2010-2011

2010-04-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

My first Rag PurseThese rag purses are so neat I had to try and make one in spring colors!

Using my Big Shot and the Scallop Square bigz clear die I cut out 38 scallop squares of fabric for this rag purse. The Big Shot can cut up to 8 layers of fabric at once! I also used a Summer Sun Corduroy Button.

Big Shot Fabric Flower

Look what else you can make using fabric and a Big Shot!

Fabric flower hair clip!

Using the Big Shot and the Scallop Circle #2 bigz die I cut 6 of the big scallop circle and 6 of the small scallop circle. A Clear Rhinestone Brad holds it together and I attached a hair clip to the back with a hot glue gun. I used the Heat Tool to curl up the ends of the fabric.

Such a neat look!
Thanks Sue for such a cute idea!

If you would like information on either of these fun projects using the Big Shot please contact me miketracifaust@comcast.net

Exciting News!

2010-04-07T13:17:00.000-07:00

Stampin' Up! announced yesterday that they are introducing a new "Color Renovation", a refreshing,updated color palette, in the new 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog which comes out July 2010! This is a great way for Stampin' Up! demonstrators and customers to stay up-to-date with the trends in color!

The new color collections are combing current colors with previous In Colors and five new colors!

(4) New Color Collections each includes (10) core colors - Brights, Neutrals, Regals & Subtles

In these new color collections will be (10) returning colors! - Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, River Rock, Soft Suede, Riding Hood Red, Rich Razzleberry, Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette & Baja Breeze

(5) New Colors - Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler & Marina Mist

(25) carryover colors - colors offered in our current catalog - Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake*, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Basic Gray, Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Night of Navy, Not Quite Navy, Always Artichoke, Garden Green, Mare Mustard, Bravo Burgundy, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Perfect Plum, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery & So Saffron

*The color "Crumb Cake" is a new name for "Kraft" - Crumb Cake will be available in paper, ink, refills & markers!

Each year SU! will introduce (5) new In Colors. All In Colors will have a lifespan of 2 years instead of one!

These new color collections will be available to purchase in July 2010 in the new Idea Book & Catalog 2010-2011! Demonstrators will be able to preorder in June 2010 and start playing with all the new color combinations!! If you would like to become a Demonstrator and take advantage of this awesome preorder contact me today miketracifaust@comcast.net you will also receive 2 FREE technique DVD's!

This color chart will allow you to see which colors are going to be retired in June 2010. Make sure to stock up on paper, ink pads, reinkers and markers of the colors you enjoy before July!

Now get ready to view SU!'s new Color Renovation! I really like the new color collections and I hope you will too!!!

2010-02-10T09:53:00.000-08:00

Click on the image above to view the Build-A-Bear Workshop collection!
If you would like to take advantage of this offer email me today miketracifaust@comcast.net

2010-02-10T09:04:00.000-08:00

These were my card swaps for Regionals in Phoenix, AZ in January.

With All My Heart card

Supplies: With All My Heart (clear mount) Occasions Mini 118623 $13.95

Full Heart punch 113693 $15.95

5/8" Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon Occasions Mini 117287 $8.95

Scallop Trim Border punch Sale-A-Bration FREE (with a $50 purchase)

Real Red card stock 106545 $7.50

Whisper White card stock 106529 $7.50

Heart Treat Holder (perfect size to fit a Ghiradelli Chocolate)

Supplies: Love You Much stamp set 113756 $25.95

Teeny Tiny Wishes 115370 $36.95

Heart to Heart punch 113694 $15.95

Modern Label punch 116630 $15.95

Word Window punch 105090 $15.95

Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper Occasions Mini 117153 $11.95

Real Red card stock 106545 $7.50

Very Vanilla card stock 106530 $7.50

Pretty In Pink card stock 106546 $7.50

Chocolate Chip card stock 107102 $7.50

Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die Occasions Mini 117332 $11.95

Petal Card bigz die 113467 $19.95

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine 113439 $99.95

Haitian Disaster Relief

2010-01-22T08:45:00.000-08:00

On January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving in its wake devastation so overwhelming that the Haitian people and their leaders can only look for help from the outside to cope.

To help make a difference in the lives of those who continue to suffer from the effects of this devastating earthquake, Stampin' Up! will set aside $2 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate it to the American Red Cross.

Help to make a difference. Order your I {Heart} Hearts stamp set today!

Contact me miketracifaust@comcast.net to order your stamp set.

2010-01-05T19:37:00.001-08:00

{Three easy ways to earn FREE products}

1. spend

Spend $50 on Stampin' Up! merchandise and earn one FREE Sale-A-Bration product of your choice. There's no limit -- for every $50 you spend, you can select another FREE Sale-A-Bration product!

Plus, this year's Sale-A-Bration event gives you more free products than ever before. Choose from our exciting selection of exclusive Sale-A-Bration products, or choose a $15.95 set from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.

2. host

When you host a workshop of at least $300, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

3. join

During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstator can choose any stamp set -- valued of up to $47.95 -- from our current Idea Book & Catalog or Occasions Mini Catalog. Plus, for a limited time, get 15% off the price of the standard Starter Kit or Digital+ Starter Kit!

standard Starter Kit 15% off $169 (reg price $199)
My Digital Studio+ Starter Kit 15% off $157 (reg price $185)

click here to view starter kits

If you would like to place an order, book a workshop or become a demonstrator email me miketracifaust@comcast.net

Starts today! January 5 - April 30, 2010

2010-01-05T19:05:00.000-08:00

Featured in the Occasions Mini:

Repositionable, clear-mount rubber stamps designed to maintain the unbeatable image quality you love about traditional Stampin' Up! stamps. Offers flexibility, ease of use and stores easily!
Clear-mount rubber stamp features:

Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.

Stampin' Up! has adopted a new body style for our punches!
New punch style features:

Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing.
Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport.
Extra-large punch images allow for two-step designs like the Two-Step Bird punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog.
Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside edges of a page, not just corners.

Email me today to place an order or book a workshop, now is a great time to earn FREE hostess merchandise! miketracifaust@comcast.net

NEW Sweet Heart Treat Cups!

2010-01-05T18:40:00.000-08:00

Limited-time only! Ideal for Valentine's, Mother's Day or just to show how much you care. These heart treat cups were designed to coordinate with the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart punch!

2009-11-04T08:57:00.000-08:00

Holiday Gift-Giving Guide

Great gift ideas for family and friends!

November 1 - January 4

Receive a FREE Decor Elements piece (up to a $16.95 value) with each $50 Gift-Giving Guide purchase!

Click here to view the Holiday Gift-Giving Guide!

Click here to view Definitely Decorative Catalog featuring Decor Elements and Stencil offerings!

2009-10-31T07:00:00.001-07:00

Since the holiday's are always so busy I did a very fast and easy Christmas card. I really like how the 5-Petal Flower Punch can be used to make a poinsettia by layering it and scoring down the center of each petal.

Ingredients:

Real Red, Very Vanilla card stock

Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Garden Green Classic Ink Pad

5-Petal Flower, Modern Label Punch

Vintage Brad

Stampin' Dimensional

2009-10-31T07:00:00.000-07:00

I love the idea of putting a 3x3 card on a scrapbook page for journaling or even an extra special picture! Thanks Kendra for a great idea!
Ingredients:
Real Red, Soft Suede, Garden Green, Whisper White card stock
Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Garden Green Classic Ink Pad
VersaMark Pad
Iridescent Ice Emposs Powder
Heat Tool
5-Petal Flower, Modern Label Punch
Vintage Brad
Red Gingham Ribbon
Snow Swirled stamp set

2009-10-30T07:00:00.001-07:00

Gift Card Holder
Christmas is just around the corner and who doesn't like to get a gift card? This is the perfect gift card holder!
Ingredients:
Jumbo Snowflake Punch
Scallop Oval Punch
Large Oval Punch

Wide Oval Punch

Scallop Edge Punch

1/2" Soft Suede Polka-Dot Ribbon
Snow Swirled Stamp Set
Christmas Punch Stamp Set
Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Certainly Celery Card Stock
Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper(Holiday Mini Catalog)
Real Red, Certainly Celery, Soft Suede Classic Ink Pad
Clear Rhinestone Brad
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin Glitter
Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
Stampin' Dimensional
Velcro

Directions:

Cut card stock 6 5/8" x 4 1/4".
Score at 2 3/8", 4 7/8"

Thanks Kendra!

2009-10-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

Wandering Words stamp set (Holiday Mini Catalog)

Snow Swirled stamp set

Brocade Blue, Whisper White card stock

Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White (sponged around edges) Classic Ink Pad

VersaMark Pad

Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder

Heat Tool

Horizontal Slot, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon

2009-10-29T14:24:00.001-07:00

This Mini Keychain Album would be a perfect gift for mom's, grandma's,

or someone special! They could keep

it in there purse and show off pictures of their grandkids!

Ingredients:

Build-A-Brad

1/2" Circle Punch

Curly Label Punch

5/8" Grosgrain Real Red Ribbon

1/4" Grosgrain Chocolate Chip Ribbon

Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Real Red, Garden Green Card Stock

Merry Moments Designer Series Paper

Key ring

Dimensions:

Cover - cut card stock 2" x 4 3/8". Score @ 2" & 2 3/8"

Pages - cut card stock 2" x 10" & a piece 2" x 8". Score both strips every 2". Accordion fold. Adhere overlapping panel. Adhere to cover. Decorate.

Thanks Hannah for a great gift idea!

2009-10-28T14:26:00.000-07:00

Snowman Treat
Ingredients:
Word Window Punch
1 1/4" Square Punch
Small Tag & Tag Punch
Boho Blossoms Punch
Ticket Corner Punch (for nose)
Crop-A-Dile (eyes, mouth)
Linen Thread
White Gel Pen
Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White & Real Red Card Stock
Kit Kat inside!
Thanks Dawn!

Christmas Ornaments! Love this idea!
Ingredients:
Scallop Circle Punch (8)
Silver Elastic Cord (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Pretties Kit (pearl)

Thanks Kendra!

2009-10-28T14:14:00.000-07:00

These are the cutest pumpkin baskets!

You could fill it will some chocolate and give it to a teacher or someone you work with for a Halloween Treat!

Ingredients:
Wide Oval Punch (5 for each side)
Pumpkin Pie card stock
Pumpkin Pie Ink (sponged on edges of wide ovals)
Old Olive card stock
Old Olive Ink
Pumpkin Patch Stamp Set (stem was used)
Vintage Brads (2)
Box - cut card stock 2 1/4" x 5 3/4"
-score @ 1" on the 2 1/4" side, score @ 1 3/4", 2 3/4", 4 1/2" & 5 1/2" on the 5 3/4" side
Handle - cut card stock 6" x 1/2" (attach with brads)

Thank you Becky for a cute idea!

2009-10-26T13:57:00.001-07:00

Last Deal of the Week!!

Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30!

These party kits contain envelopes, invitations, food toppers, pennants, & decorations for a princess party or pirate party!

116214 Princess Party Kit
Reg. $15.95 Sale $9.99

116213 Pirate Party Kit
Reg. $15.95 Sale $9.99

Contact me today to purchase yours miketracifaust@comcast.net

2009-10-19T11:48:00.000-07:00

Deal of the Week #3:
October 19 - October 25

Would you like some great accessories for your cards, projects or scrapbooking?

Christmas is getting closer, do you need stocking stuffers?

Then here are some great items for you:

Basic Jumbo Grommets

Item #114348

Reg. Price $6.95

Sale Price $4.49

Mini Library Clips

Item #109857

Reg Price $12.95

Sale Price $8.99

Circle Designer Brads

Item #112571

Reg Price $5.95

Sale Price $3.99

1/2" Library Clips

Item #112581

Reg Price $6.95

Sale Price $3.99

Email me today miketracifaust@comcast.net

2009-10-12T10:14:00.000-07:00

Deal of the Week #2
Monday October 12 @ 10am (MT) - Monday October 19 @ 9:50am (MT)

Flower Burst Embosslit Die
$5.99 (regulartly $11.95)

Perfect Setting bigz xl die
$25.99 (regularly $42.95)

Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz xl die
$25.49 (regularly $39.95)

Order yours today miketracifaust@comcast.net

Check back Monday, October 19 @ 10am to see what Deal of the Week #3 will be!!!

Deal of the Week is back!!!

2009-10-02T09:12:00.001-07:00

Deal of the Week #1
October 1 - 11

5-Petal Flower Punch $10.99 (regularly $15.95)

My Way Punch $11.99 (regularly $15.95)

Trio Flower Punch $10.99 (regularly $15.95)

Email me today miketracifaust@comcast.net

Check back on Monday, October 12 @ 10:00am to see what Deal of the Week #2 will be!

My Digital Studio + Starter Kit

2009-10-02T08:59:00.000-07:00

Would you like to become a demonstrator? Now is a great time to sign up. From October 1st, 2009 - March 31, 2010 you can purchase an exclusive Starter Kit that includes My Digital Studio (found in the Holiday Mini Catalog) for $185.00 (over $295 value)!!!
Click on the image below to see all the products you will receive:

Purchase My Digital Studio starting October 1st!

2009-09-29T14:23:00.001-07:00

Stampin' Up!'s new My Digital Studio scrapbooking & card making software opens a whole new world of opportunities.

Use the same great artwork, colors & accessory images found in Stampin' Up!'s current product line to create personalized projects, photo albums, calendars & greeting cards. Once you've created your personalized gift or heirloom, have it printed in our high-quality print facility & delivered to your door!

Order My Digital Studio today for $79.95 email me miketracifaust@comcast.net today!

You will also be able to download new additions to Stampin' Up!'s digital line.

Check out these samples:

2009-09-14T14:06:00.000-07:00

The black polka-dot window sheet from the Night & Day Specialty Paper (Holiday Mini Catalog) have endless possibilites! This idea came from my Upline, Kendra, at our Southwest Demonstrators Meeting for our card swap.

Ingredients:

Whisper White card stock cut 4 7/8" x 5 1/2" ; score at 1/2" on the 4 7/8" side. Fold on the score line. Using the Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set, stamp "boo" in Old Olive. Cut another piece of Whisper White 2 1/8" x 5 1/2"

Window Sheet (Night & Day Specialty Paper) cut 2" x 5 1/2". Adhere to the inside of the 1/2" piece of Whisper White and to the inside of the 2 1/8" x 5 1/2" piece of Whisper White.

Cast-A-Spell Designer Series Paper cut 1" x 5 1/2", adhere to Whisper White.

Pumpkin Patch stamp set (Holiday Mini Catalog), Teeny Tiny Wishes, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Basic Black, Old Olive & Pumpkin Pie Ink Pad, 1/2" Striped Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon

Scrapbook & Card Club

2009-09-14T13:14:00.000-07:00

These Pull Treats would make a really great Teacher gift for Halloween!
Who doesn't like a Hershey Chocolate Bar as a gift!
To make these pull treats:
6"x7" piece Rich Razzleberry Card Stock - score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2" on the 6" side. Use Red Sticky Strip on the 1/2" strip on the front side. Turn card stock over (this is the inside of pull treat) use Sticky Strip on the bottom of the 2 3/4" outer edge. To adhere, fold 1/2" strip in & then 2 3/4" edge over. This creates your pocket. I sponged Basic Black around the edges.

2 1/2"x 6 1/2" Night & Day Specialty Paper (Holiday Mini Catalog) for belly band - score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2". Place around treat holder. I used a little piece of Crushed Curry that I ripped, then place under the belly band. I stamped Happy Halloween from Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set in Crushed Curry.

To decorate: I used Batty For You stamp set in Old Olive & Basic Black then punched out with 1 3/8" Circle Punch. Scallop Circle Punch using Old Olive card stock and used Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler to add dots around the scallop. Wiggly eyes on the spider. Stampin' Dimensionals under the spider. I took Basic Black ink and rubbed it on the Natural Hemp Twine to turn it black then tied it around the pull treat pouch. Use the Horizontal Slot Punch at the top.

30" Black Gingham Ribbon (I used a little piece of Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon to tie at the top). Wrap the ribbon around the chocolate bar, insert into the pouch, thread the ribbon through the horizontal slot and tie. To remove chocolate bar simply pull on the ribbon!

Thanks Beate Johns for a great Halloween treat holder!

On this Halloween card I followed the same colors as the pull-treat. I also sponged the edges of the Rich Razzleberry with Basic Black ink.
Ingredients:
Card Stock - Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Whisper White, Night & Day Specialty (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Ink - Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Basic Black
Accessories - 1" & 1 1/4" circle punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Natural Hemp Twine (used Basic Black ink pad to change the coloring), wiggly eyes

Scrapbook & Card Club

2009-09-11T11:06:00.000-07:00

These would be a perfect Halloween treat holders for teachers or even put a gift card inside the pocket for a niece or nephew!

Ingredients for Halloween treat holder:

3 1/2"x 11" piece of Pumpkin Pie Card Stock; score at 3 1/2", 7", 7 1/2"; cut the right square from the bottom corner to the top corner of the score line (at a diagnal, this will make the pocket); use red Sticky Strip on the bottom portion of the diagnal piece and make pocket. Fold score lines & decorate! I used Cast-A-Spell & Night & Day Specialty(Holiday Mini Catalog) Designer Series Paper, Basic Black, Whisper White & Lovely Lilac Card Stock, Black Gingham Ribbon, Twick or Tweet stamp set(Holiday Mini Catalog), Basic Black & Whisper White Ink, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks Beate Johns!

Witches Hats are a very simple & fun party favor! Ingredients for Witches Hats:

(1) Scallop Circle your choice of card stock (I used Night & Day Specialty Paper & Cast-A-Spell)

(1) 3 1/2" Cirlce cut in half; use Red Sticky Strip on half of the straight edge of the semi-circle; use Red Sticky Strip around curved portion of semi-circle

(1) Reeses Peanut Butter Cup; wrap rounded edge of semi-circle around PB Cup; start next to the side with no sticky strip.

Thanks Tamarra for such a cute idea!

These are the cutest Halloween Spiders!

Ingredients to make Spiders:

(2) Scallop Circle Punches in Basic Black Card Stock

(4) Large pieces of Photo Corners Punch in Basic BlackCard Stock

(4) Small pieces of Photo Corners Punch in Only Orange or Lovely Lilac Card Stock

(1) Real Red Brad

(2) Wiggly Eyes

(1) Peppermint Patty

Stampin' Write Journaler Basic Black - to draw lines on legs

Thanks Kendra for this great Halloween treat!

Holiday Mini Catalog

2009-09-01T13:16:00.000-07:00

Starting today September 1 - January 4, 2010 you can order some of the new and exciting products for Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas. We now have an exclusive collection of Build-A-Bear products, Simply Adorned charms & chains, and lets not forget My Digital Studio (available to order October 1st)!

Click the image above to flip through the Holiday Mini Catalog. If you would like to place an order email me at miketracifaust@comcast.net today!!

Card Club

2009-08-07T21:51:00.001-07:00

Stamp Set: Cute & Cuddly Paper: So Saffron, Whisper White, Cottage Wall Ink: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, 1/4" Whisper White Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stampin' Pastels

Stamp Sets: Fifth Avenue Floral Paper: Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Razzleberry Lemonade Ink: Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango Accessories: Blender Pens, Scallop Edge Punch

Scrapbook Club

2009-08-07T21:10:00.000-07:00

Stamp Set: Fun & Fast Notes, Teeny Tiny Wishes Paper: More Mustard, Ruby Red, Whisper White Ink: More Mustard, Ruby Red, Barely Banana, Old Olive Accessories: Vintage Brad, Aqua Painter, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sm & Lg Oval Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, 1/2" Polka-Dot Soft Suede Ribbon

Stamp Set: Cute & Cuddly Paper: Barely Banana, Bashful Blue, Gable Green, Whisper White, Bashful Blue Patterns Designer Ink: Bashful Blue Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Square Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1/4" Bashful Blue & Whisper White Ribbon

Stamp Set: Garden Greetings Paper: Basic Gray, Sahara Sand, Sage Shadow, Apricot Appeal, Whisper White, Nouveau Chick Ink: Whisper White Craft, Sage Shadow, Soft Suede Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Pretties Kit, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamp Set: Eastern Blooms, Priceless Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Cottage Wall, Whisper White Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Certainly Celery Accessories: Filigree Designer Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Dress Onesies

2009-08-07T20:31:00.000-07:00

I made these super cute dress onesies for a girl baby shower invitation.
Stamp Set: Pun Fun, Lots of Thoughts (retired) Paper: Designer Series Paper is Sweet Always (no longer available), Regal Rose & Whisper White. Ink: Certainly Celery, Apricot Appeal & Rose Red. Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Sm & Lg Oval Punch, White Gel Pen, Eyelets (from Michaels).
Of course, I ran out of Sweet Always paper so I had to go to the local paper store. This is what I came up with.

This wonderful idea came from Lauren! Thanks Lauren! Click here for the tutorial.
*The dress out of designer paper I added to make it "girly".

2009-08-03T22:00:00.000-07:00

Get a FREE package of Designer Buttons (a $7.95 value!) when you spend $35 on stamp sets from the Growing Up section in your 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (pages 73-90)

Contact me today to get your FREE buttons! miketracifaust@comcast.net

2009-07-27T09:12:00.001-07:00

LAST DEAL OF THE WEEK:
July 27 - July 31 you can purchase this Heart To Heart Punch for $10.99! Regularly $15.95
Contact me today to get yours miketracifaust@comcast.net

2009-07-20T10:50:00.000-07:00

July 20 - 25 you can purchase this Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware for $18.99! Regularly $29.95. What A Deal! Email me today to get yours miketracifaust@comcast.net **Don't forget to check back next Monday for the last deal of the week**

Pizza Box

2009-07-16T07:00:00.000-07:00

This is such a great gift idea! You can fill the inside with 3" x 3" cards, candy or even a gift card.

Card Stock: Cameo Coral, In Color Soft Suede, Blush Blossom & Whisper White. Ink: Soft Suede. Stamp Set: Circle Circus, Teeny Tiny Wishes. Accessories: Soft Suede Polka-Dot Ribbon, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, Small Oval & Large Oval Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals.

The tutorial for the pizza box can be found here. Thank you Jen del Muro!

2009-07-15T19:47:00.001-07:00

If you have been thinking about becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, now is a great time to sign up. From July 15 - August 31 you can purchase this Mini Starter Kit for only $85! What A Deal!! Your kit will include:

In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6)
In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
For All You Do stamp set
Business forms & tools

Just remember this is a Limited-Time offer. I would love to have you join my team and become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator where you could earn free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash. If you are interested let me know and I will help you get started today! miketracifaust@comcast.net

2009-07-15T19:16:00.000-07:00

Or, if your like me and want more, more, more! You can purchase the standard Starter Kit for $199 between July 15 - August 31 and in addition to all the supplies below, you will also get the six In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11"). The standard kit includes:

five stamp sets
a Stampin' Around Wheel, handle & ink cartridge
Stampin' Pastels
Card Stock
Eastern Blooms Decor Elements & applicator tool
five Classic Stampin' Pads
VersaMark Pad
Stampin' Scrub & Mist
Blender pens
SNAIL
Business forms & tools

I would love to have you join my team by becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator where you could earn free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash. If you are interested let me know and I will help you get started today! miketracifaust@comcast.net

2009-07-13T11:19:00.000-07:00

July 13 - July 19 you can purchase the Square Fire Rhinestone Brads for just $6.99! Regularly $10.95. Email me today to get your deal of the week miketracifaust@comcast.net **Don't forget to check back next Monday**

2009-07-10T17:42:00.000-07:00

I really like this new stamp set Circle Circus! There are so many options. Soft Suede card stock is another In Color, also shown in the Polka-Dot Ribbon. This is the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper with Pumpkin Pie Card Stock. And lastly, ink pads in Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry & Soft Suede. Oh yes, and of course, almost all of the circle punches, scallop circle punch and tag/small tag punches.

2009-07-10T17:36:00.000-07:00

Here is some of the new Designer Series Paper (Razzleberry Lemonade). I used some of the new In Color card stock & ink pads in Rich Razzleberry & Crushed Curry. Kind & Caring Thoughts is a hostess level 3 stamp set that I used.

2009-07-10T16:59:00.000-07:00

These are the cutest baskets! Thanks T for showing us how to make these.

Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper

Real Red Card Stock

Whisper White Card Stock

Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon

Clear Rhinestone Brads

Scallop Edge Punch

Tag Punch

Small Tag Punch

Sticky Strip

Measurements:
handle - 1/2" x 8 1/2"

trim - 3/4" x 6 1/4" (1" x 6 1/4" if doing scallop edge)

slats - 3/4" x 5 1/2" (4 of them)

2009-07-06T10:11:00.000-07:00

This week July 6-12 get the Sizzix Big Shot Doctor's Bag for $49.99! Regularly $69.95
Email me today to get yours miketracifaust@comcast.net
**Every Monday check my blog to see what the next Deal of the Week will be.**

2009-07-01T14:43:00.000-07:00

Yeah!! The new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog is now available! I am really excited about this catalog. There are so many stamp sets, Designer Series Paper & accessories that are now on my wish list! And did I mention the new In Colors, love them! Email me to order yours miketracifaust@comcast.net

2009-07-01T14:20:00.000-07:00

Would you like to become a demonstrator? Starting July 15 - August 31 you can become a demonstrator for $85. Click here to see all the great products you will receive to get you started! Or you can purchase the standard Starter Kit for $199 and get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (81/2" x 11"). Click here to see the products for the standard Starter Kit. Email me today to order your starter kit miketracifaust@comcast.net

2009-07-01T13:06:00.000-07:00

To check out this kit & see what is inluded click here!
You can purchase this kit for $24.95 just email me miketracifaust@comcast.net today to get yours!

Recipe Book

2009-07-01T05:00:00.000-07:00

I made this recipe book as a birthday present. I used From The Kitchen Of stamp set along with Razzleberry Lemonade designer series paper from the new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. I really like this paper! The Soft Suede 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgain Ribbon is one of the new in color ribbons!

To make sure there was enought room for all of the recipe I attached a brad to the bottom left corner so that the card could rotate.

Don't Miss Out On This Must Have Set & Wheel!

2009-06-13T07:00:00.000-07:00

This is the last month to be able to purchase anything from the current Occasion Mini Catalog. This set is called "Just Beachy". It has a coordinating wheel called " Lazy Days".

These are just two of the cutest projects you can create with this set. Now that summer is here...it's the perfect set to create Birthday Invites, Pool Party Invites, and Vacation Scrapbook Pages!

Don't miss out on these items before they are gone. They will not be in the new catalog released July 1st!

This project makes the cutest invitation for a summer birthday party!

#113837 Jumbo Wheel - Lazy Days $8.50

#113796 Just Beachy Set (10) $25.95

2010 IN COLORS - SNEAK PEEK!

2009-06-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

The new "In Colors" are finally here...at least for Stampin' Up! demonstrators. You can't purchase them for a few more weeks, but soon you will see several projects that incorporate these hot new colors. Aren't they wonderful? So vibrant and trendy. These are the colors you are seeing all over the stores! I am looking forward to playing with these fun new colors this year.
Along with the cardstock and ink pads, Stampin' Up is also giving us markers and polka dotted ribbons!!! There is so much more to tell you about--double-sided papers, new PUNCHES, lots of new exclusive dies for the Big Shot---but I can't tell you specifics until July 1st!

JUNE SPECIAL...

2009-06-11T11:36:00.000-07:00

It Pays (More) to Have Fun From June 1-30, in addition to the already fantastic hostess benefits, get even more hostess awards when you host a qualifying workshop:Hold a $250-$399.99 workshop and receive an additional $20 in hostess free dollars!Hold a $400 or more workshop and receive an additional $40 in hostess free dollars! *Earn more rewards while having fun with friends and family this summer!
Contact me today to schedule your workshop or book party today @
www.miketracifaust@comcast.net

LAST CHANCE STAMP SETS & ACCESSORIES...

2009-06-11T11:33:00.000-07:00

Click this picture to take you to the Last Chance List to view what is still available. Contact me to place your order @ miketracifaust@comcast.net

Country Living Summer Cookout Kit

2009-06-11T10:33:00.000-07:00

Make your summertime gatherings special with the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit Spending time with family and friends can make the splendid, lazy days of summer ones you'll always remember. With the simple and speedy projects in the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit, every occasion to gather becomes a reason to celebrate! For just $24.95, you'll have what you need to throw a smashing summer barbecue, including Dig In stamp set Die-cut table tents (two each of four colors)Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create eight shish kabob invitations, Die-cut coasters (three each of four colors) Die-cut tags (four each of four colors), 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of two colors), Printed recipe cards (four), Linen thread (five yards), Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot. This offer is only available June 15 - August 31 (or while supplies last), so be sure to contact your demonstrator June 15 to order this exciting, limited-time kit! Plus, in a special offer from Country Living, subscribe to a full year of Country Living magazine--12 issues--for just $10! Click here to learn more.