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Stamping Extravaganza Projects!

Saturday's Stamping Extravaganza was so much fun!  The focus was hearts and Stampin' Up!'s new unmounted images from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  Several of the projects are pictured below.

 

I had announced two projects... a cello bag with header and a greeting card... but since everyone was having so much fun I surprised them with two additional  projects... a second party favor and a Nugget's label.  (You can view the cello bag in my previous posting.)

The Valentine themed candy holder was the brainstorm of Connie Stewart, a fellow SU! demonstrator.  To make the holder you will need:

Stamp Set:  I {Heart} Hearts (Occasions Mini Catalog - pg 14)

Card Stock:  Real Red

Accessories:  Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (Occassions Mini Catalog - pg13), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (Occasions Mini Catalog - pg 11), Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (Idea Book & Catalog - pg 156), Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (IB&C - pg 183) and Stampin' Dimensionals (IB&C - pg 192).  Bead (optional)

The label for the Nugget chocolate was made using the small heart image from I {Heart} Hearts with Real Red and the spray from Itty Bitty Backgrounds (IB&B - pg 132) in Pretty in Pink.

Be watching for the card details... actually a tutorial... in the next day or two.

Note: Did you know that Stampin' Up! is doing its part in fundraising for Haiti?!?  For each I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold now through February 28, 2010 Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund.  You can check out the details here.  Let's do our part to help those who desperately need our help!  Click on the "Online Ordering" link in the upper right corner to place your order now! 

As always, if you have any questions then please feel free to email or call me.

Happy Stamping~

Mia

Come Join the Fun!

I'm back!  While I have been away Stampin' Up! has introduced many exciting new products through their Occasions Mini Catalog and Salebrations Catalog.  (You can view them by clicking on their names in the previous sentence.)  I would like to share the fun with you, so.......

This Saturday afternoon, January 23, 2010 from 1-5 pm, you are invited to join me at my house (Yigo, Guam) for a Stamping Extravaganza... during which you will

have the chance to touch, hold and use some of these new toys.  I am especially anxious to share the new unmounted stamps and to show you how easy it is to use them to create wonderful cards, scrapbook pages and gift items... like the candy bag shown here.

The theme of the day is hearts... in honor of love, friendship and Valentine's Day.  The first 6 people to reserve their space and actually attend the event will receive a thank you.  Wear an outfit that is heart themed and/or bring a friend or loved one who is new to me and receive an additional gift. 

Those attending will make two projects.  There will be light refreshments and fun for all!  Best of all, the event is FREE!!!

Call or email me to reserve your space so that I can be sure to have enough supplies prepared in advance!  Also contact me if you have any additional comments.

Note:  You do not need to stay the whole time.  Come, make the projects, browse the catalogs, visit... and leave when you need to!

I look forward to seeing you this Saturday!

Happy Stamping~

Mia

Event: Pizza Box Class & Stamp'N'Stack!

Would you like to learn how to make this cute little Pizza Box with four 3x3 cards and envelopes?  Then you don't want to miss my Pizza Box Class!

                    When: July 25, 2009
                    Time:  2:00-4:00 pm
                    Where:  Yigo, Guam
                    Class Fee:  $25.00

Those in attendance will make the sample shown above and one additional Pizza Box with four matching cards.  The focus will be on the new In Colors.  Call, email or use the PayPal button (below) by noon on Thursday, July 23, 2009 to reserve your space in my Pizza Box Class.

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Additionally, those of you who attended my Open House asked about a Stamp'N'Stack using the cards I had on display... so I have added the class to my calendar.                

                    When:  August 1, 2009
                    Time:  2:00-5:00 pm
                    Where:  Yigo, Guam
                    Class Fee:  $25.00

Those attending will make 12 cards... 3 each of 4 different designs... featuring Animal Stories and the new In Colors.  Call, email or use the PayPal button (below) by noon on Thursday, July 30, 2009 to reserve your space in my Animal Stories Stamp'N'Stack.

Sign up for both classes by noon on Thursday, July 23, 2009 and/or bring a "new to me" friend to either class and receive a free gift!

Space in both classes is limited so register now!

Class Fees

Pizza Box Class $25.00 Animal Stories Stamp'N' Stack $25.00

I look forward to seeing you there!
Happy Stamping~
Mia

Event: Yesterday's Open House!

Yesterday was my new catalog Open House.  As usual I forgot to take pictures to share with all of you so I can't show you how much fun everyone had, but they did!  Everyone left with at least one raffle prize... my way of thanking those who came and made it a fun time for us all!

Here are the projects everyone made..... using the new In Colors, of course!

Stamp Set:  Razzle Dazzle (pg.94)

Ink:  Melon Mambo

Card Stock:  Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Whisper White

Accessories:  Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper (pg.162), Scallop Circle Punch (pg.186/187), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (pg.186/187), 1" Circle Punch (pg.186/187), Soft Subtle Brads (pg.179), Stampin' Dimensionals (pg.192), 1/2" Polka Dot Melon Mambo Ribbon (pg.182)

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Orchid Opulence

Accessories:  Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, Eyelet Edge Punch (pg.186/187), Stampin' Up! Exclusive Big Shot Sweetest Stem Embosslit Die (pg.195), Stampin' Up! Big Shot Cherry Blossom Embosslit Die (pg.195), Orchid Fine Cosmos Stampin' Glitter (pg.180)

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I will be sharing some of the samples that I created for my display during this coming week... along with information about upcoming classes... so be sure to check back again soon.

Happy Stamping~
Mia

It's Here! 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog!

The new 2009-9010 Idea Book & Catalog is here... and I am so excited about all the new In Colors (shown above)... along with the many other new products that have been included... like In Color Stampin' Write Markers(shown above).  Don't have a copy in your hands yet?  Click on the image in the upper right corner to download the catalog so that you can see for yourself.

You are also invited to attend my new catalog Open House at my home in Yigo, Guam on Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 1:00-5:00 pm.  Come when you can and leave when you need to.  There will be free Make & Takes, light refreshments and lots of give-aways.  Raffle tickets will be provided to those who attend.  All in attendance will automatically get one ticket.  To earn additional tickets:

1 ticket - Call or email me to let my know you will be attending.
2 tickets - Bring a new-to-me friend
3 tickets - Place an order of $50
7 tickets - Place an order of $100 or more

Come and get inspired... and in the meantime be sure to check back here regularly for additional samples and projects to get - and keep - your creative juices flowing!

As always, call or email (maria@stampingwithmia.com) me if you have any questions... or simply post a comment below.

Happy Stamping~
Mia