Chic' n Scratch

Rag Quilt Purse Instructions

2009-11-08T22:14:02-06:00

The Rag Quilt Purse Instructions are available for $4.99. These instructions are 4 pages that includes the pattern, instructions, supply list & fabric list. Photos are not included but you have a three part video tutorial available to see each step. All three videos will be posted on my Chic' n Scratch Live! website Monday Nov. 9th.

These instructions explain how to make the purse but it does not include how to use the Big Shot. If you need help with that please let me know.

Once you've paid, the instructions are sent to you electronically and you'll need to open & save them to your computer within 24 hours.

Thanks!

p.s. Tune in next weekend for more Quilting..... until then we're back to stamping :)

Video is ready :)

2009-11-08T12:01:22-06:00

The real Part two video on the Rag Quilt Purse is ready. Click here to head over to You Tube to watch the video. When I post them on my Chic n Scratch Live! website I'll post them in order that you should watch them.

Thanks!

p.s. I'm still working on the instructions......hopefully this evening I'll be done!!

Quilting Organization

2009-11-08T11:51:22-06:00

Good morning!

I've had some ladies ask if I'd share how I store my fabric so I took some pictures this morning. It's not an elaborate system but it's working for now.

The first picture is of how I store my Charm Packets and Fat Quarters....I bought the darling stand in Nell Hills several years ago (if you live in the Kansas area you're familiar with Nell Hill).

The next picture is all the fabric I own (this shelf was cheap & I found it at Wal-Mart). See all the pink & white fabric? I bought that on sale and I'm going to make a Rag Quilt Baby Blanket. (I'm tardy on sending a baby gift to my cousin and I hope it will be so darling that all will be forgiven.)

The next picture is of that whole wall that I've dedicated to sewing. (I cleaned it up before I took the picture, you and I both know that the top of that shelf is never clean!!) The basket on the left has all my Batting. The basket on the right has instructions, a few Quilting magazines, extra needles, rotary cutter and all my thread (I keep the Thread stored in one of our clear Stamp boxes). The little box on the shelf has all my miscellaneous fabric scraps.

The next picture is of the darling fabric that Joan sent me.....thank you Joan!!!!

This is the beautiful card she sent with the fabric. That reminds me I bought the Trendy Trees stamp set but I don't think I've ever used it (I really like it so I'm not sure why I haven't inked it up).

The next picture is off the Rag Quilt Bag that started out being a bag for my Kindle....but it may turn out to be something else. The fabric on the inside is called Minky and it's a tad harder to work with (it stretches) but it's so soft & beautiful! I made this bag also using the Big Shot with the Scallop Square Die.

Next picture is of my Kindle and the bag :)

And here it is inside it....I haven't added handles because I'm not sure if I want to hang it off my shoulder or just have short straps to carry it.

If you're unfamiliar with the Amazon Kindle.....google it or go to Amazon. Next to buying my Mac computer it's one of the best things I've ever bought!!! If you read a lot of books it's perfect! My house has thousands of books (not sure it's really thousands but it's a lot) and the Kindle will store 1500 on it and it's as thin as a pencil.

Have a great Sunday & thanks for stopping by!!

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oops

2009-11-08T08:10:57-06:00

A quick note this morning....Part two of my video on the Rag Quilt Purse is really part three. I totally mixed them up. As soon as I can get it edited I'll post it on You Tube. Thanks Michelle for letting me know that the steps to attaching the squares was missing!!

Rag Quilt Purse part two

2009-11-07T20:08:26-06:00

Just a quick update.....Part two of the Rag Quilt Purse is ready. Click here to head over to You Tube to watch it. I'll load it on my Chic n Scratch Live! website as soon as I get a chance but I need to finish the typed instructions first. I'll try to have those finished tomorrow.

I've had a few ladies question if I'm going to get back to stamping and I just want to assure you I love stamping and of course I'm going to continue offering everything I have in the past. But getting our house ready and making all these decisions are draining (I could have used several words but draining sounds good). So, right now Quilting has become a life saver. It brings me peace and makes me happy and I can sit at the machine & sew when my brain and my body is too exhausted to do anything else.

Who has a Kindle? Who wants a Kindle? Who has it on their Christmas wish list? The reason I ask is my next sewing project is going to be a bag for my Kindle.....I hope it works out. I don't have a patten but I'm thinking I can make one :)

Have a great night!!

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p.s. I'm giving the Figgy Pudding Rag Quilt Purse to one lucky winner the first week of December. Everyone that places a Stampin' Up! order with me in November will have their name entered to win....and stay tuned for a double entry opportunity.

Rag Quilt Purse Video

2009-11-07T08:19:52-06:00

Good morning!

Are you one of the ladies that have been anxiously waiting for the video on how the make the Rag Quilt Purse with the Scallop Square die? I've loaded Part One on You Tube. Click here to head over and watch it. I'm working on part two today and hope to finish it but....no promises. I have the tile guys at my house today and I'm not sure (you know....two dogs that bark each time the door is opened or when a stranger walks in).

Fabric Details

If you use three patterns of fabric for your purse this is what you'll need:

13 Scallop Squares of one pattern
13 Scallop Squares of one pattern
12 Scallop Squares of one pattern
19 Squares of Batting 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
2 Handles (finished size is 1 x 24) fabric will need to be 2 1/4 x 24
Strip of batting 3/4 x 24
Closing Strap - 12 x 1/2 fabric needs to be 12 x 1
Fabric for plastic canvas if you want to add it to the bottom of your purse

I will have instructions and a pattern available for a small fee. As soon as I get the videos finished I'll work on those.

Have a great day!

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p.s. Attention Club ladies....local and 3D Kit club. Everything is staying the same and club projects will continue to ship on the 15th of each month. Local girls we'll continue to meet on the 3rd Monday of each month. I'll share more details as soon as I can.

Cold & Cuddly Treat Jar

2009-11-06T10:18:55-06:00

Good morning!

Today's project is a cute little jar that you can pick up at your local craft store. What child wouldn't love getting this jar with some candy inside?

We used the penguin from the Cold & Cuddly stamp set with the Merry Moments Designer Paper.

Here's the supply list:

Cold & Cuddly Stamp Set #116523
Merry Moments Designer Paper #115672
Misteltoe Ribbon Originals #116792
Old Olive Cardstock #100702
Old Olive Ink #102277
Very Vanilla Cardstock #101650
Scallop Circle Punch #109043
1 3/8 Circle Punch #104401
1 1/4 Circle Punch #104403
Glass Jar

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Have a great day!

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p.s. Everyone that places an online order from my Stampin' Up! website this weekend will have their name entered to win the retired Punches Three stamp set. Orders placed today through Monday will be entered and I'll announce the winner on Tuesday around noon. And don't forget to add punches to your Reward Card, click here for all the details on my Customer Appreciation Reward Card.

New Moon

2009-11-04T17:38:00-06:00

Warning......this is not stamp related :)

It's time to start talking about New Moon. If you live in my area and want to join me for the midnight showing of New Moon on November 19th.

Here's the plan.....

Meet at my house on November 19th between 5:30 & 6pm. We'll head out to dinner and then from there go wait in line for the doors to open. If you've never waited in a line for a brand new movie you've got to try it. It's so much fun being around all those people that are just excited as you are....if not more!!

Going on opening night is a regular thing for us....some examples were Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings & Pokemon...isn't that a hoot? I waited in a forever long line for that show to start!!

Please send me an email and let me know if you want to join us at mychicnscratch@aol.com. And if want to view it a 2nd time on Friday (midday) I'll be there again to see what I missed the first night (all the cheering and clapping makes us miss some of the good stuff).

See ya!

Stampin' Up! Leadership

2009-11-04T10:04:28-06:00

Hello Stampin' friends and downline girls!

I've registered for the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference and below is my schedule. On top of planning a move & the holidays I'm also planning on attending Leadership. Things could change but I need to continue just like normal and if it doesn't work out then I'll deal with it when it happens :)

Here's my schedule:

Jan 6th - 3pm to 4pm - My Digital Studio

Jan 6th - 5pm to 8pm - Make & Take Session B

Jan 7th - 1pm to 1:45 - Motivating Investment

Jan 7th - 2pm to 2:45 - Using Social Media

Jan 7th - 3pm to 3:45pm - Making Wise Time

Jan 7th - 4pm to 4:45 - Generate Leads

Jan 8th - 9:30 to 10:15 - Manage Downline

Jan 8th - 10:30 to 11:15 - Group Gatherings

Jan 8th - 11:30 to 12:15 - Downline Goals & Incentives

Have a great day!!

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p.s. I had three painters in my house yesterday.....they'll be back today and Friday the tile person will be here.

p.s.s. Update on the Rag Quilt Purse instructions....I typed half of the instructions yesterday and I'm working on it as fast as I can. Honestly it's a lot of steps & I'm struggling with getting it perfect. (If I mess up....... your purse will not look right.....dealing with fabric can be a tad more expensive than cutting a piece of cardstock the wrong size.)

November Free Stamp Set

2009-11-02T16:20:11-06:00

Good afternoon,

The Free Stamp set for November is going to be expanded.....instead of giving away one free stamp set to one lucky winner I'm going to give away 2 items. The first name I draw will get their choice of either a Figgy Pudding Rag Quilt Purse or the Christmas Punch Stamp set. The 2nd name drawn will win the remaining item.

If you'd like more info on how the Free Stamp works, click here.

I've got some news to share..... I've held off saying anything but I've worried some of you and it's time to share. We are moving.....out of state. That's all the details I can share right this minute (I will explain more later). I'm frantic with trying to get the house in shape for us to put on the market. I was in denial for a while and didn't act but the time has come for me to jump in with two feet. I've spent almost every waking moment stamping, blogging.... etc for the past few years and I'm sad to say I've neglected the house. Dave & I both are trying to look at this as an opportunity to get rid of some of the clutter.

With that being said.....my head is spinning with selling a house....buying a house ..... moving...& last but certainly not least my Stampin' Up! business.

I want to continue posting and providing customer support to all my wonderful customers and those of you that know me...know that I will try my hardest. I'm also in the process of changing my Reward Punch Card....if you're a customer of mine and are working towards filling your card....not to worry your points will transfer over. My goal is to make it easier to track and make it easier for you to redeem. I'll post all the details as soon as possible.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!

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Holiday Gift Giving Promotion

2009-11-02T15:02:24-06:00

Dates: November 1, 2009-January 4, 2010

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

When you spend $50 on products in the guide, you'll get a Décor Elements for FREE (up to a $16.95 value)!

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Things to Remember:

There is no limit to the number of free Décor Elements a customer can earn. For every $50 purchased from the Gift-Giving Guide, you will receive a free Décor Element valued at $16.95 or less.
Upon spending $50 in qualifying merchandise, you may enter the Décor Element of your choice. If you forget to enter the free Décor Element, OEX and Online Ordering will prompt you to add your free item.
Deadlines:

Phone: Monday, January 4, 2010; 6:50 PM (MT)
Online Ordering: Monday, January 4, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

FAQs
Q: Can a customer earn more than one FREE Décor Element?
A: Yes! For every $50 a customer spends on products in the Gift-Giving Guide, she can choose a Décor Element valued up to $16.95.

Q: Does a customer have to spend $50 on products in the Gift-Giving Guide to qualify or can she spend $50 on any Stampin' Up! products?
A: In order to qualify for the free Décor Element, a customer must purchase $50 worth of products from the Gift-Giving Guide.

Q: If a product is shown in the Gift-Giving Guide, but is not listed, does that product qualify for the promotion?
A: No. Only products listed in the Gift-Giving Guide qualify for the promotion.

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Photo Coaster Ornament

2009-10-30T13:16:08-05:00

Good afternoon,

My project today is an Photo Coaster Ornament that I made using the 4" Circle Coasters. You can use either the Heavy weight or Medium weight and if you're looking for them you can find them on my Chic n Scratch Shack. Click here if you'd like to go there now.

They're really easy to make them and you can make a bunch real fast. I used the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper and I cut it in a 4 x 4 square. Apply adhesive to the paper and attach it to the Coaster. Trim the extra paper off and then sand the edges with a Sanding Block.

The Round Tab punch works perfectly for the top of the ornament and you'll need around 16" of White Taffeta Ribbon.

This is a picture of Chase & Brook back when they were really little (if my memory serves me correct, that was 1998). Brook has red paint on her nose because she was in a Christmas play at preschool.

Extra Notes: Today is my Stampin' Up! anniversary. I've been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 7 years :) And today is the internet's birthday. The Internet is 40 years old today....isn't that interesting?

Here's the Supply List:

Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper # 116770
Round Tab Punch #108340
Crop a Dile #108362
White Taffeta Ribbon #109070
Soft Suede Cardstock #115318
Real Red Cardstock #102482
Circle Cutter or Punch
Silver Cord #109866
Sanding Block #103301
4" Circle Coaster (available on my Chic' n Scratch Shack)

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Have a great day!

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Berry Christmas Card

2009-10-29T10:34:52-05:00

Good morning!

Today's card is using the Berry Christmas Stamp set with one of my favorite Big Shot dies....the Top Note.

Most of the items used on this card is from the Holiday Mini Catalog and I really like the Mistletoe Ribbon Originals (especially the Olive Taffeta).

Here's the supply list:

Berry Christmas Stamp Set #116509
Top Note Die #113463
Christmas Cocoa Specialty Paper # 116770
Big Shot Die Cut Machine #113439
Modern Label Punch #116630
Word Window Punch #105090
Mistletoe Ribbon Originals #116792
Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
Soft Suede Cardstock #115318
Soft Suese Ink #115657
Real Red Cardstock #102482
Real Red Ink #103133
Whisper White Craft Ink #100730
Sponges #101610

Printer Friendly Supply List - Download Berry Birdie Christmas Card

Thanks for stopping by!!

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Cold & Cuddly stamp set

2009-10-27T11:29:10-05:00

Good morning!

Today's project was made with the Cold & Cuddly stamp set and I've got several items to show you over the next week or so. This stamp set is just too cute to pass up.

The penguin was colored with Stampin' Write Markers (I'm so happy the In-Colors have markers this year) and the designer paper is Merry Moments.

Here's the supply list:

Cold & Cuddly stamp set #116523
Merry Moments Designer Paper # 115672
Real Red Cardstock #102482
Glorious Green Cardstock #101697
Whisper White Cardstock #100730
Soft Suede Marker (In Color Markers) #116329
Real Red Marker #100051
YoYo Yellow Marker #100049
Glorious Green Ink #103040
Corner Rounder #109047
Sponges #101610
Stampin' Dimensionals #104430

Printer Friendly Supply List -Download Penguin Card

Have a great day!

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Deal of the Week

2009-10-27T09:26:46-05:00

The final deals of the week are from October 26, 10 AM (MT) through October 31, 11:50 PM (MT).

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
116214	174	Princess Party Kit	$15.95	$9.99
116213	175	Pirate Party Kit	$15.95	$9.99

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