Stamp with Elissa

Loads of Love Halloween Card

This is one of several Halloween cards that I made this year to send out to a few close family members & friends.  It doesn't need any special instructions, so I'll just provide the supply list:

Stamps:  Loads of Love, Loads of Love Accessories

Ink:  Basic Black Ink Pad; Basic Black, Lovely Lilac, Only Orange, & Green Galore Markers

Paper:  Basic Black & Confetti White Card Stock; Halloween Night Designer Series Paper (retired)

Watch my blog for more Halloween samples over the next week!

Twelve Days of Christmas Class - November 14th

Do you love the look of hand-made Christmas cards, but think you'll never have the time to get them done?  Then join me for "Twelve Days of Christmas", and leave with 12 beautiful hand-crafted cards to send to your nearest & dearest.  This class is simple enough for beginners, but more experienced stampers will have lots of opportunity for creative expression!

Class Date:  Saturday, November 14th, 10am-12pm (3 spots left) OR 7-9pm (Now Full)

Location:  My Home in Noblesville, Indiana

Class Fee:  $25 (Cash or Check)

** Space at the table is limited, so email me today to save your spot! **

If you love new card ideas...

If you love new card ideas, you'll love today's post!  I know it's been quite a while since I've blogged, so I figured I'd make up for it with LOTS of card samples and a reminder about my upcoming class.

First things first, you must ACT NOW if you want a seat at our great Make-N-Take Class on September 26th.  We've been planning for months, and the "super secret special stamping projects" are truly spectacular!  This is a large event, but we are more than 70% full with fewer than 20 seats remaining.  The registration deadline is THIS WEEK, so you need to PRINT & MAIL your registration form & payment ASAP if you want one of the remaining seats.  Click here for the registration form...

And of course, here are the rest of the sample cards that I promised.  (Click on each thumbnail image to see the full-size photo.)  They all feature the "Sunny Day" Simply Scrappin' Kit and the "Sincere Salutations" stamp set.  These were bonus cards that we made at my scrapbooking class last month, in addition to the great Sunny Day Mini Album.  Enjoy!

 

Register Now for Upcoming Classes

I've got two great classes coming up, and you'll need to register soon before they fill up!

The first is a small-group scrapbooking class at my home in Noblesville, Indiana.  We'll be using the Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit to make a great two-page 12x12 scrapbook layout OR an 8-page 6x6 mini album. 

• Date:  Saturday, August 15th, 10am-12pm
• Class Fee:  $20 (includes all supplies & instruction)
• To Register:  Email elissa@stampwithelissa.com by August 5th

The second class is the annual "Make & Take" sponsored by a group of local Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.   We're offering 6 top-secret projects, including gorgeous "wow" cards and 3-D gift boxes.  There is space for 70 people, but you'll want to register early because this event ALWAYS sells out!

• Date:  Saturday, September 26th, 10am-3pm
• Location:  Fishers United Methodist Church
• Class Fee:  $40 (included all supplies, instruction, & lunch)
• To Register:  Print the Registration Form and send your check to the address listed.  Then email me so I know that you're coming!

Space is limited, so sign up early to save your seat!  Hope to see you there!

Happy Independence Day (and Stamps to Celebrate the Occasion)

Happy Independence Day! 

Today, as we celebrate our Freedom, it's always nice to say "thank you" to those in our Armed Forces (and their families) who have served & sacrificed to protect our way of life.  This year, I'm especially proud of the two patriotic stamp sets that Stampin' Up! has available.  They're pretty much a must-have for any military family or card ministry:

Courage  (115330)  $19.95

 

Service & Sacrifice  (115992)  $18.95

You can purchase either of these sets simply by clicking on the photos above.  Or if you'd like to order both sets, you can find them quickly by visiting my Online Ordering Page and typing the word "military" into the search box.

Happy Fourth, and God Bless America!

Cupcake Birthday Thank-You Card

These are the thank-you notes that I made for my daughter's second birthday--If you gave her a gift, they'll be in your mailbox shortly!  I liked that they were easy to make, have a gender-neutral color scheme, and really do look cute if I do say so myself! 

Here's the supply list:

• Stamps:  Wagon Full of Fun (only available through June 30th), Sincere Salutations
• Ink:  Basic Black (Craft & Classic); Close to Cocoa, Certainly Celery, So Saffron, & Bashful Blue markers.
• Paper:  Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, & Naturals White card stock; retired Designer Series paper*.
• Tools & Accessories:  Black embossing powder, embossing heat tool, powder pals, & embossing buddy; retired Sale-A-Bration 2009 Ribbon Bundle*.

*Suggested alternatives for the retired items I used:

• Designer Series Paper:  So Saffron Patterns DSP, Sweet Slumber Specialty Paper, Jackpot DSP, Washington Apple DSP, Flock Together DSP, Tea Party DSP, or Sunshine Garden Simply Scrappin' Kit.
• Ribbon Bundle:  5/8" Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon.

I did also do a couple of these cards using rub-ons instead of the "thanks so much" stamp for the greeting.  Depending on the color of the rub-on, you can put it in the same spot as the stamp or try it right across the ribbon.  Give it a try on your own cards, then post a comment or email me with a photo or a link!

Don't miss your chance to Sale-A-Brate!

We're in the final days of our fabulous Sale-A-Bration promotion, and you don't want to miss out!  Simply place your order with me by March 31st, and you can choose a free Sale-A-Bration reward item for every $50 you spend (before tax & shipping).

Here's what you could choose as your free gift:

• "Congrats" stamp set - greetings set for baby, birthday, anniversary, weddings, retirement, & congrats
• Ribbon Bundle - one roll each of 5/8" Certainly Celery & 5/8" So Saffron ribbon
• "Yummy" stamp set - perfect for gift tags
• "Delicate Dots" Designer Series Paper - beautiful double-sided designs in fresh spring colors
• "Polka Dot Punches" stamp set - flowers, heart, & doodle-circle designs that coordinate with several of our punches
• "Botanical Blooms" stamp set - beautiful two-step stamping flower set

Here are a couple of samples that showcase these great Sale-A-Bration reward items:

If you'd like, you can also dowload the entire Sale-A-Bration brochure in .pdf format to see more great samples.

Now's the time to browse the catalog and place your order on my online ordering site.  Or, if you need some help with your decision-making, feel free to call me (781-454-8729) or send me an email.  These limited-edition Sale-A-Bration rewards will be unavailable after March 31st, so place your order today!

Blog Candy Winner

Last week, I posted two card samples and asked you, my readers, to tell me which one you liked better.  You unanimously picked sample "B", which also turns out to be the version that I chose to use for my swaps at our last Demo Group Meeting.  And since it was so popular, it just might become the "make & take" card at my upcoming workshop on Saturday March 28th  :-)

As promised, I'm also giving away some Blog Candy--a selection of 12 sheets of 6x6" Designer Series Paper from the now-retired Patterns Pack.  To determine the winner, I used the www.random.org Random Sequence Generator.  And the winner is...

Comment #6: 

I like B. I find the horizontal stripe competes less with the focal image making it a well rounded design.

Posted by: Lori Kmiec | March 14, 2009 at 10:11 PM

Thanks to everyone for your feedback, and please feel free to keep commenting regularly on my other posts.  Lori, your prize will be in the mail tomorrow!

Share Your Opinion & Enter to Win

It's time for some Blog Candy!  I created two versions of a spring-themed card today, and I can't quite decide which one I like better.  Please use the comments section below to let me know which card you prefer ("A" on the left or "B" on the right), and you'll be entered to win.  The prize is a selection of 12 sheets of 6x6" Designer Series Paper from the now-retired Patterns Pack (a Hostess-Only item from one of our previous catalogs). 

Here are the cards in question:

These were created with the following supplies:

• Stamps:  Fun & Fast Notes, Sincere Salutations
• Ink:  Basic Black in pad; Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, & Sahara Sand markers.
• Paper:  So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, & Naturals White Card Stock; Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper (Sale-A-Bration Reward Item)
• Accessories:  Certainly Celery Poly-Twill Ribbon (from the Sale-A-Bration Ribbon Bundle), Pretty in Pink 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (card on the left only)

I really do want a lot of opinions on this, so please leave your comment and encourage your friends to do the same.  I'll do the drawing for the Blog Candy in one week or when I reach 10 comments, whichever comes first.  And while you're at it, don't forget to "subscribe" to my blog using the links at the top right-hand corner so that you'll know when the winner is announced!

Thanks for your input!

"Love Owl-Ways" Valentine - Day 4

Here's the last installment of my Love Owl-Ways Valentine's Day cards.  I'm busy tonight prepping for my Scrapbooking Class tomorrow (two seats still available), so I'll be brief and just post the supply list:

• Stamps:  Love Owl-Ways
• Ink:  Basic Black ink pad; Close to Cocoa & Pretty in Pink markers.
• Paper:  Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, & Naturals White card stock; Bella Rose Designer Series Paper.
• Tools & Accessories:  Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon; Scallop circle, 1-1/4" Circle, and Double Circle punches.

Happy Stamping!