You'll love the convenience of the Stampin' Up! Holiday Gift-Giving Guide-- With gift ideas for kids, teens, neighbors, and more, it's your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs.

Plus, when you spend $50 on products in the guide, you can choose a Décor Elements for FREE (up to a $16.95 value)!  (November 1, 2009 through January 4, 2010)

Two versions of the Holiday Gift-Giving Guide are available:

• Online Version (for easy ordering)
• Printable Version (for anytime browsing)

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!

Class Date:  Saturday, November 14th, 10am-12pm (2 spots left) OR 7-9pm (1 spot left)

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! **

This is my first project with the new "Sweet Centers" stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I wanted to do Halloween favors for my daughter's daycare classmates, but I didn't necessarily want to give out candy to a bunch of two-year-olds!  So after playing around for a while, I noticed that the center hole is the perfect size for those little 1 oz. Play-Doh containers.  I played around a little more until I had the dimensions I needed for the box, and what you see here is the final result.

This side view shows how the Play-Doh fits into the box.  I even used the punched-out center circle to make a little "foot" on the back so that the box stands up on its own.  This is the most complicated 3-D project I've designed in a very long time, so woo-hoo for me!  :-)

Since it took me a while to figure out the dimensions for this box, I figured I could save you all the trouble by supplying you with a template and instructions.  If you want it, simply visit my Online Ordering Page and purchase the Sweet Centers stamp set along with the coordinating 1-3/4" circle punch.  When I receive your order, I'll send you an email with the free template.  It's that easy  :-)

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!

1.  From August 1–September 30 only, get the exclusive Décor Elements™ Growth Chart — plus, receive a free applicator tool!

2.  From August 1-31, spend $35 on stamp sets* from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (pages 74-90), and choose a FREE package of Designer buttons— a $7.95 value!

Re-discover the kid in you!  Use the links above to shop online today.

 

I couldn't help but share this photo--Isn't this just SOOOO cute?!  These two "Got Swaps?" babies were photographed at Stampin' Up! Convention 2009, which I unfortunately didn't get to go to.  But it's a great reminder of WHY I became a Demonstrator, which is the relationships & sharing that happens between all of us stamp-addicted ladies.  There is nothing better than swapping ideas and making new friends, whether it's with my local demonstrator group or with total-strangers-turned-new-friends at Stampin' Up! events like Regionals & Leadership Conference.

We've got two great Demonstrator Starter Kit options right now, including a Mini Starter Kit that's only $85 and perfect for you if you've already got a lot of SU! products from your time as a customer.  Or, if you purchase the bigger $199 Starter Kit, you'll be rewarded with six FREE In Color ink pads & an assortment pack of In Color card stock!

If you'd like to find out more about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, please email me or give me a call today.  Or if you'd like to check things out online, you can head straight to my info page to watch our "First Impressions" video & sign up right online (password "Creative Outlet"). 

Either way, I'd love to add you to my team!

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!

Join me on Saturday, August 15th from 10am-12pm at my home in Noblesville, Indiana.  We'll create a two-page 12x12 layout with the Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit (shown at left).  For those who want a different twist, you'll also have the option of doing an 8-page 6x6 mini album.

*  Class Fee of $20* includes all materials & small-group instruction.

*  Registration & payment must be received by August 5th.

*  Sign up with a friend and save $5 each!

Space is limited, so email me today to sign up!

* Please Note:  Class materials include approximately 1/3 of the kit shown above.  Anyone who can't make the class can request to have the materials & instructions mailed to them for a flat fee of $25 (US Residents only).