The Crafty Stamper

Colts v Saints: Which team do you want to "punch out"?

It's Super Sunday! 

We watch the Superbowl every year but basically know nothing about the two teams playing.  It's just fun!  We usually root for the underdog.  My daughter picks the team with the uniform she likes best.  So it's not very scientific in our house!  I always have a Stampin' Up! Superbowl special though since there are a bunch of people like me who aren't that into football.  This year, I'm offering free shipping (details below). 

For the Superbowl, I made up these football players in the team colors.  Inspiration came from Ellen Kemper.  Aren't these guys adorable?  They are made with our Stampin' Up! punches (I love punch art!)  Can you guess how many different punches were used?  I'll have the answer in my mid-month newsletter.  

It doesn't matter which team you are rooting for and it doesn't matter which team wins.  Everyone wins on Sunday with my FREE SHIPPING special!  Not only will you benefit from the Sale-A-Bration promotion (free item with $50 purchase) but with any order over $50 in merchandise, you will ALSO receive free shipping!

Please give me a call at (845) 797-8791 or email me at jennifer@thecraftystamper.com to place your order and receive free shipping!



GO COLTS!  GO SAINTS!

This promotion is valid on Sunday, February 7th from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm by phone or email.  You can leave a message on my phone (845) 797-8791 or send an email to jennifer@thecraftystamper.com.

My Quilted Purse!

How can you turn this...

and this...

into this?

With our Big Shot, of course!!!  I can show you how.  Just send me a note that you are interested in learning and we'll set up a time to do it.  The sewing part is super easy, just straight stitches.  Even my friend Patti made one and she hates to sew!  The pattern is also very flexible so you can make any size you want!

Super fun!  I plan to make a bunch for Christmas gifts next year.  I started looking at orange fabrics for my sister - I think she needs a BIG one.

Stampin' Up! helps Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund

Another way to help those in Haiti!

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set purchased will be donated American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount  (block D recommended)	118571	$18.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount	117010	$26.95

Just one more reason I LOVE Stampin' Up!  They have such a dedication to PEOPLE and relationships. 

I {heart} Stampin' Up!

120 Uses for your Big Shot - BONUS!

I found a list of 120 things you can use your Big Shot machine for and have posted them these past few months on Sundays.  Here are some bonus ideas!

121. Create themed place cards for your next dinner, party, baby shower or bridal shower. These would be perfect for holidays, too.

 

122. Send look-alike paper doll thank you cards that your friends will never forget.

 

123. Cut out Big Shot shapes from wallpaper and apply to walls in intervals to create a lovely and unique border.

 

124. Use the Big Shot foot die to create a trail through the house leading to a surprise. Try using green feet leading to a pot of gold (your child's favorite cereal), or tiny pink or blue feet to lead your husband to a positive home pregnancy test.

 

125. Create paper appliques on cards and scrapbook pages by stuffing die cut shapes with cotton batting, then stitching around the shape with a 1/4" seam allowance to create a quilted look.

 

126. Use paper that is sticky on one side (sticker paper or adhesive sheets), to cut out with Big Shot. Sprinkle with embossing power and heat with an embossing gun. You'll have a shiny embossed shape.

 

127. Cut a sheet of the squares, hearts, or circles, then layer them starting with the largest and ending with the smallest shape. Add a foam adhesive in between for a 3-D accent.

 

128. Die cut a square or circle and stamp a small letter on the middle of it. Emboss with clear embossing powder to create a shiny alphabet tile.

 

Newsletter Anyone?

My January newsletter just went out... did you get it?  NO???  Well, then you must sign up!  There's a sign up box on the upper left column of my blog that allows you to safely sign in to my newsletter service.  I send out two mailings per month on a regular basis, sometimes an extra for something special. Join today!

This card is one I made for a special swap group I'm in called the Go-Divas.  I used the new Tote-ally Tess stamp set from the Occasions Mini catalog.  She has a bunch of stamping accessories in her set but I thought she should be delivering a box of chocolates to her sweetie.  The word LOVE and the XO come from the Fundamental Phrases stamp set.  We'll be making this card in our January 24th "OMG It's Cold Out and I Have Cabin Fever" stamp class.  More details about that coming soon!

Leadership Conference

This year's Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference took place in Phoenix, AZ.  And what an amazing conference it was this year!  There is always great networking, chatting and giggling with fellow demonstrators as well as relevant business tips, creative ideas and fantastic lunches!  I will be posting some highlights in the next few weeks but to start, here is a picture of me with Shelli Gardner, the co-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up!  Note the fabulous bag I'm holding, it was our gift for attending (one of our gifts!)

To learn more about doing what I do, I'm hosting a gathering on January 28th from 7:00 - 8:00 at my home in LaGrange, NY.  Give me a call and I'll save you a seat! (845) 797-8791

120 Uses for your Big Shot - part 12

I found a list of 120 things you can use your Big Shot machine for and will be posting them 10 at a time on Sundays until it's complete!  I'm sure there are more so if you can think of one that doesn't get posted, please be sure to leave it as a comment.  Here are the last 10!

111. Make your own hand-made air fresheners: Use thick cardstock or tag board to cut shape out. Place in baggie with scented oil dabbed on cotton balls and let sit for 24 hours. Punch hole in top and add cute ribbon. Hang these anywhere, and use them as gifts as well.

 

112. Make custom hair accessories to go with any outfit by using leather, fun foam, etc. to cut shapes out of and attach to scrunchies, elastics, barrettes, etc. Try cutting the center of the flower out, and looping your ponytail through it.

 

113. Magnetic letters: Punch alphabet out of magnetic sheets for great refrigerator letters for school or home.

 

114. Candle decorations: You can use heavy tissue paper to make cutouts for candles. Decoupage on candles for beautiful decorations and centerpieces. These also make wonderful hostess gifts.

 

115. Create easily identifiable luggage by die-cutting your name from a Big Shot alphabet and attaching it to your suitcase with packing tape. Try using smaller letters and Big Shot Jumbo Tags to make your own custom luggage tags. Laminate for durability.

 

116. Teachers can use Big Shot for letter association, calendar pieces, math skills, bulletin boards, etc.

 

117. Die cut shapes from Terrifically Tacky Tape and attach them to a candle votive. Use fine glitter and micro mosaic beads to cover the candle, creating a spectacular beaded centerpiece or gift.

 

118. Die Cut shapes out of fun foam and piece them together to make fun summer glasses or headbands.

 

119. Make your own special deck of cards.

 

120. Create custom recipe cards containing your special family recipes. Print your recipe onto your choice of die cuts, and tie onto a package of homemade cookies.

120 Uses for your Big Shot - part 11

I found a list of 120 things you can use your Big Shot machine for and will be posting them 10 at a time on Sundays until it's complete!  I'm sure there are more so if you can think of one that doesn't get posted, please be sure to leave it as a comment.  Here are the next 10!

101. Use shapes and numbers to create customized clocks to coordinate with your home decor or to give as gifts.

 

102. Make your own paper buttons using the circle die. Hole punch the desired configuration, thread with string, and you've got flat buttons you can use on your scrapbook pages. Stack several circles on top of one another to create 3-D buttons, or emboss with clear embossing powder for a shiny button.

 

103. Cut an entire Paper Doll Set to use with shrink plastic to make your own tiny doll sets. (Be sure to include all the toys and accessories) You could even poke holes in them before drying to create a My friends and Me charm bracelet. What a fabulous gift for children to make and give to a friend on their birthday.

 

104. Cut smaller shapes from thin metals to create your own charms.

 

105. Accessorize the Jumbo Traditional Tag into a shirt and tie for a Father's Day card.

 

106. Make shoe toppers by using leather or poly foam to cut out decorations.

 

107. Make your own coasters: Use cork for bottom, and foam for top (punch two and adhere together).

 

108. Let your kids make their own holiday placemats using Big Shot shapes. Let them color with markers or chalks. It'll keep 'em busy while you finish that fabulous dinner, and make a fun and memorable table setting as well. Be sure to laminate before using for durable treasures you can use again and again.

 

109. Bath fun decals: Use with poly foam to make clings for the bathtub. When wet, these will temporarily stick to the sides of the tub/walls.

 

110. Use photos of flowers, grass or rocks to cut Big Shot flowers, grass and rocks to create interesting realistic accents on projects.

120 Uses for your Big Shot - part 10

I found a list of 120 things you can use your Big Shot machine for and will be posting them 10 at a time on Sundays until it's complete!  I'm sure there are more so if you can think of one that doesn't get posted, please be sure to leave it as a comment.  Here are the next 10!

91. Create a paper bag luminaries. Just place your paper bag around your replacement cutting mat, and die cut seasonal shapes in the top center of your paper bag. Now the light from your candle will shine out of the shaped hole. Line them up and down your walkway to celebrate the season.

 

92. Make paper masks for parties and plays.

 

93. Make kid's games such as pin the tail on the dinosaur or pin the tail on the donkey.

 

94. Cut out lots of small shapes to use as gift bag filler. This will really add to the theme of your gift.

 

95. Die cut shapes and use them outside as a pattern for sidewalk chalk. Your children will make masterpieces.

 

96. Cut lots of shapes out of vellum and overlap them on your scrapbook page to make a soft, collage background.

 

97. Cut lots of little squares and make your own mosaic. (This also works with other small shapes.)

 

98. Use the negative outline template from your die cut to place over cakes, cookies, cupcakes and other desserts to use as a mask for sprinkling powdered sugar. Gently lift the template and you've got gorgeous desserts with shaped powdered sugar designs.

 

99. Use the alphabets to create your own word search puzzle for your kids. Use letters to make a cute background for a scrapbook page, or a fun invitation. Place vellum over the words you'd like to highlight.

 

100. Use shrink plastic and any large frame to shrink into tiny frames. Apply magnet material to the backs and use these as fridge magnets or gifts for family members. (Remember to decorate with color before shrinking.)

120 Uses for your Big Shot - part 9

I found a list of 120 things you can use your Big Shot machine for and will be posting them 10 at a time on Sundays until it's complete!  I'm sure there are more so if you can think of one that doesn't get posted, please be sure to leave it as a comment.  Here are the next 10!

81. Try making tiny beaded books out of any shape for a miniature keepsake.

 

82. Cut wood veneer or fine paper to unify a room's decor. For example, die cut lots of lovely hearts from hand made paper to match a romantic decor. Hot glue these to the ends of curtain rods, or cording to be used for tie-backs, or baskets, or even to the wall as a border at the top of the wall or at chair rail height. This works for themed party decor as well.

 

83. Die cut shapes and titles and make plant markers for your garden. Laminate your shapes to make them extra durable. What a fun way to memorize plant names, and remember what you've planted.

 

84. Let your kids use die cut shapes to design their own place mat. Laminate when you are finished for a long lasting treasure.

 

85. Die cut confetti shapes and themed shapes and sprinkle them onto a table to add festivity to any occasion. Cut some shapes out of foil for an even more festive look.

 

86. Cut large Big Shot shapes from cork board and adhere to the wall in a straight line or in a design, for a cork-board strip to pin up notes or children's art work.

 

87. Thinly roll out Makin's No Bake Clay using a rolling pin, and let dry for a day or so. Now use Big Shot to cut all sorts of clay shapes for cards, scrapbook pages or crafting projects.

 

88. Die cut your own bumper stickers.

 

89. Make paper dog tags for your stuffed animals.

 

90. Make your own wine labels for your friends.