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.

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!

More Craft Fair tidbits

Here's something that I'm selling at the craft fair but also featuring in my Gift Night class on December 10th (details below).  This adorable tag goes over a bottle of wine instead of putting the wine in one of those silver bags!  The Chef from Voila says it all.  You can write your message on the back of the bottle and leave it with a hostess or give as a thank you or say Happy New Year!  They're not holiday specific so you can use them all year long.

Holiday Gift Night

Thursday, December 10th 6:00 - 10:00 pm

I'll open my studio to you all to come make what you please!  You'll choose ahead of time and pre-pay for your selections.  I have limited space so be sure to sign up early!

Wine bottle tags - set of 4 for $10

Sign up to begin this weekend! 

Santa Patty

Remember these guys from last year?  Well, they are so darn cute, I just had to remind you all.  But, did you notice that Peppermint Patty changed their packaging?  They now have square wrappers!!  No good for scallop circle punch covers!!!  Just so happens that I found a solution.  In the Dollar Tree store, there are generic type peppermint patties that have the wrapped foil.  Whew!  Now we can make them once again.

Punches used to make this guy:

Scallop circle, Word window, 1/2" circle, 1 1/4" square, 1/4" circle

Happy Birthday Sesame Street!

It's Sesame Street's 40th Birthday!  (Just like me!)  Have you seen the characters made with Stampin' Up!'s punches and Big Shot dies?  Here are a couple of samples I saw on Splitcoast Stampers (munhaven and jodan).  There have been MANY versions of cards and cute items made with these guys so I don't know who originated the idea.  But, our scallop circles make for great Muppet heads!

Happy Birthday to Elmo, Cookie, Oscar, Big Bird and all your furry friends!

Wandering Words Stamp Set

Here is a sample of how to use the Wandering Words stamp set (116507, $25.95 Holiday Mini), along with Lovely as a Tree (which I know you all have already!)  I used the 1 3/8" circle punch to make a moon out of a post-it note.  I then stuck it on white glossy cardstock and then brayered Brocade Blue ink over the entire piece.  Be sure to brayer in all directions to smooth out the color.  After it dried for a moment, I removed the moon mask and then used Basic Black ink to stamp the tree tops and Santa flying over them.  The card base is Brocade Blue and the layer is Basic Black.  There's a little bit of sparkle on the dots around Santa because he is magical after all...

If you like this card and need any supplies to duplicate it, please email me and I'll set you up!

My Digital Studio

I started playing with My Digital Studio and created a couple of cards.  This amazing digital paper-crafting program has a multitude of uses and is very reasonably priced at $79.95.  I won my copy of it at Stampin' Up!'s Leadership conference!  One of the perks of being a demonstrator!

I made this card in only a couple of minutes.  I've sent it to the professional printing service and can't wait to see it in person to see how our products look on a flat card.  My feeling is that it'll be beautiful!

Once I become more acquainted with the program, I'll be offering a free information session/demonstration.  Please let me know if you are interested in attending as I'm compiling a list of interest.  A few more samples are on the way....

If you already know you've gotta have this program, please go to my Stampin' Up! website and place an order!  As always, let me know if you have any questions.

Quick Birthday Card

Here's a quick birthday card I made for my father-in-law.  I used the Circle Circus stamp set, the Dusty Durango InColor products and the new Modern Lable Punch with the Word Window Punch.  Teeny Tiny Wishes stamps fit PERFECTLY in this punch and make for a very quick addition to your cards.

Today I am 40...

Well, I guess I don't really feel any differently than yesterday.  40 is the new what?  30? How about 26?  I'll take that. 

So, my gift to you is a free card kit with a $40 order placed today.  You can contact me via phone (845-797-8791), email (jennifer@thecraftystamper.com), online (www.jenniferturoff.stampinup.net) or stop by in person!  So many possibilities! 

I hope you enjoy your day as I will mine.  My hubby is installing some under cabinet lights for me at my cutting station!  Yippee!  I'll post a picture of them tomorrow (provided he actually does it today!)

Here's a birthday card that I have in my online store.  Well, it's almost there....My turning 40 resolution is to complete one project at a time.  Where to start....?

Joy Card

Here is a card I made for a recent swap.  It's not the best photo - I apologize for that.  This card uses Night of Navy, Whisper White and Brushed Silver cardstock.  I think adding some of our new shimmer paint would really WOW but I don't have any!

One thing I did while making these cards was to figure out a way to save on the silver cardstock since it's more costly than regular cardstock.  The following photos show what I did!

   Here is the 4" x 5 1/4" layer.  I've used my paper trimmer to cut out the center - about 3/8" around.  This gives space enough to adhere the layer and to use the inside for the JOY.

 

I then cut the center rectangle at about 2 1/4".  Just make sure that you can fit your letters on the pieces as pictured below.

This is a great way to save your precious silver cardstock!