Halloween projects using new products in the Stampin' Up 2014 Holiday Catalog

Here are some extra Halloween projects posted on Stampin' Up's Pinterest board - click here to find these projects and more 2014 Holiday Catalog projects.  A big THANK YOU to all the wonderfully creative Stampin' Up Demonstrators who share their creations!

This first treat bag was created and posted by Stampin Up:


Treat box below made using the Curvy Keepsake Thinlet Die from: www.stampinpretty.com:

Below card made using the Home for the Holidays stamp set and framelits from: www.inchofcreativity.com:


Treat boxes below made using the Curvy Keepsake Thinlet Die.
These boxes are from: www.debbiesdesignsblog.blogspot.com:

These other 2 are from www.scraphappenshere-Darla.BlogSpot.com:

Stampin' Up Halloween Photopolymer Stamp Set

For the Halloween fans out there, I wanted to let you know about a NEW Halloween Photopolymer stamp set Stampin' Up just released.  Have a great day!

Stampin' Up Muslin Bag Halloween Tutorial

Here's a tutorial Stampin' Up put together using the new muslin bags in the 2013 Holiday Catalog.  These bags are great for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other occasions!  Don't forget that you can click on the image to view it enlarged and thanks for stopping by!

Stampin' Up Halloween Muslin Treat Bags

Article from Stampin' Up Blog here, written by Christina N, Stampin' Up Concept Artist:

Christina made an iron-on transfer sheet with My Digital Studio.  First, she selected a stamp from MDS’s Halloween Bash Stamp Brush Set and colored it in. Then, Christina mirrored the image in MDS (the image needs to be backwards for it to work with the iron-ons). Next, she printed the images onto iron-on sheets, ironed them to the Mini Muslin Bags, then peeled off the backing.





Christina put treats inside, finished them off with some filler that resembles straw—and was done.  Easy peasy.

Stampin' Up Decorative Window Box with the Halloween "Best of " Stamp Set

The below Article was posted yesterday (August 7th) on the stampin' up blog; it was written by Stampin' Up concept artist, Christina N - I LOVE the boxes she made!

Give the Littles Something Sweet!

Every year at Halloween I love to give all of my nieces and nephews a treat, and it’s always wrapped up especially for them. Since the August “Best of” stamp set is “Best of Halloween,” it’s the perfect opportunity for me to get started early this year.

I love that there are three main images, a border, and a greeting in the stamp set. Since the main images are about the same size, it was easy to come up with a design that worked for all of them.   I used the new Decorative Window Gift Boxes since they are small and all of my nieces and nephews are still very little.




Thanks for stopping by and Happy Halloween!

Stampin' Up Holiday Catalog Banner Videos, NEW Thinlets Video, and August "Best of 25 Years" Stamp Set!!

OMG! I can tell you honestly that I've never really been a "banner" person, but when I saw these banners at Convention, I changed my mind! The Halloween Banner is AMAZING!! And the Christmas Banner is BEAUTIFUL!! The pictures in the Holiday Catalog  really don't do these banners justice. The black glitter on the parts of the Halloween Accessories Kit are AWESOME and have a great shimmer! 

Watch the 2 videos below to see how Stampin' Up assembled the Halloween Accessory Kit and the Christmas Accessory Kit.  The Holiday Catalog starts today YIPPEE - see the front cover on my sidebar-and click on it to view the catalog!  You can order any of the products you see by clicking HERE.  Be sure to choose me as your Demonstrator when you order ONLINE to take advantage of my Frequent Shopper Rewards Program!



ALSO, available starting today are these great NEW thinlets dies!!  Watch the video below to see how they work and how cool they are!

FINALLY, here is the "Best of 25 Years" August Stamp Set.  I am soooo in a Halloween mood; this heat is killing me!

Halloween Witch Card - Stampin Up Contest Winner!

I just have to brag about my sideline, Leslie Irvin.  She submitted this card to Stampin' Up for their monthly contest and won!!  She is so talented; a true artist!  Leslie used the Bootiful Occasions and Jack of all Trades stamp sets.  She submitted this for the "Bling It" contest and you can see, she really blinged it!  I love how she added glitter to the bubbles, added Rhinestones, then added Pearls too.  Colors of cardstock are Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, and Tangerine Tango.    Leslie used the Oval Accents Bigz Die to create the cauldron, then ran it through the Chevron Embossing Folder for texture.  And don't you love how she added the witch's hair and used tulle and ribbon for the dress -   Enjoy!

Halloween "Bootiful" Card and Tricky Treats Goody Bag

Here's the card I made for a Halloween swap.  I used the Bootiful Occasions and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets as well as the Distressed Dots background stamp.  Cardstock colors are Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, and Basic Black.  I added some character by running the background cardstock through the Spider Web Embossing Folder then sponged it with Daffodil Delight classic ink.  Finally, I added some bling to the boot by using Rhinestones and Dazzling Details glitter glue!

And here's a Halloween Treat Bag my fellow Demonstrator, Donna Rolston, made using the "Box in a Bag" technique. She used Tangerine DSP from the Brights DSP Stack and accented that with Basic Gray cardstock. She stamped the ghost in Basic Gray classic ink (from the Tricky Treats stamp set). Donna used the Curly Label punch, the Lace border punch (retired), and the Tag punches. She added gray Glimmer Brads and the super cute Googly Eyes for that extra touch!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

Googly Ghouls Halloween Treat Holder

 

When I was looking through Shelli Gardner's Blog (www.soshelli.com), I saw these GREAT Halloween Treat Holders.  She made them using 2 die cuts from the Petite Pocket Big Shot Die; she adhered them together at the seams to form a pocket.  She stamped the images with the Googly Ghouls Stamp Set.  That's about all the info she gave about how she made the them, but feel free to contact me if you need more details.

 

Thanks for visiting and have a great day!

 

Personal Note:  I want to that all of you who left me such kind words from my last post; especially Carol, Suzanne, and Cheryl.  I appreciate the prayers and the patience!

Stampin' Up Halloween Treat Holder made using the Petite Purse Die

Here's the last Stampin' Up Tutorial for this week; it's a great Halloween Treat Holder made from the Petite Purse Die and textured with the Chevron Embossing Folder. 

Have a great weekend and feel free to contact me if you have any questions. 

PERSONAL Note:  I'm still working on my husband's last project, and I hope to be done by the middle of September.  Projects always end up taking longer than you think!  Last week was really difficult because it was his Birthday and the 3-month mark of his passing away.  I can tell you I cried rivers of tears last week.  Going to a weekly grief group is the only thing keeping me sane.  It helps to know that what I'm feeling is "normal".  So, thanks again to all of you who have prayed for me and who've taken the time to leave me lovely comments!

Greeting Card Kids Halloween Card

Welcome and Happy Thursday!  Here's a Halloween card I made for a swap at Convention. I used an Aqua Painter and ink refills to color the image.  I used the Simply Scored to make the Rosette behind the main image (I scored every 1/4"). 

Stamp Sets:  Greeting Card Kids and Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Lucky Limeade, Basic Gray, More Mustard, Blush Blossom Marker, and Stazon Black.

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, and First Edition Designer Series Paper.

Accessories: Stamping Sponges, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Big Shot Machine, Black/Gray Striped 1/2" Satin Ribbon, Simply Scored, Scallop Border Punch, circle punches, Silver Dazzling Details Glitter Glue (for buckle on the hat band), Stampin Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, and Snail.

Thanks for visiting and don't forget about the Spooktacular Recruiting Kit Offer available this month only:

Click HERE to download the flyer.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about being a Demonstrator or if you're ready, feel free to sign up now by clicking Join Now!

Flurry of August Activity at Stampin' Up!

August 1st was the start of the WONDERFUL new HOLIDAY CATALOG; it is filled with great stamp sets, NEW BUNDLE offerings, Framelits, paper, accessories, and more! Look through it by clicking below.

Click HERE to view the Holiday Catalog

Click HERE to view the Supplies used to make the samples in the Catalog

Here is a sample of the great HALLOWEEN Kit in the Holiday Mini on page 27. I used the glassine bag, twine, and tag from the Ghoulish Goolies Designer Kit (item #126914) and added the stamped images from the Monster Munchies Stamp Set on page 26 (wood item #127904 or clear item #127907). As an added decorative touch I put the skull on a Stampin Dimensional, added Dazzling Diamonds, and added the ruffle around the tag using the new 1/2" Striped Satin Ribbon on page 26 (item #127837). The bag was easy and quick to put together - I fit 3 pieces of the fun sized candy inside the bag - yummy!

And speaking of Halloween..... Stanpin' Up! is offering a great Sign Up Recruiting Special for August.  Here's the flyer showing the great Halloween Kit you get when you sign up.  I saw the goodies you get in the Kit at Convention and I can tell you honestly that I REALLY want the Kit myself!  It is more gorgeous in person than in the photo; the spider web in the top left corner is die cut from silver glimmer paper and looks awesome!

Click HERE to download the flyer.

Since my husband passed away, I realize that financially I need to get more serious about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstator.  That's why now more than ever, your orders are even more appreciated and needed!  Also, I know I'm a great Upline with a lot of knowledge that I'd love to share with you, so if you've been thinking about being a Demonstrator to make some extra money or just get the Demonstrator discount, I would love to have you Sign Up with me!  Click HERE to see a list of the benefits of being a Demonstrator and feel free to contact me at stampingmaria@yahoo.com to learn about the monthly benefits I give my Recruits.  Or if you're ready to sign up now and get this great Halloween Kit and your $99.00 Starter Kit (click HERE to view info on the Starter Kit), you can click Join Now! and sign up today!  You should see my name, Maria Matonti, in the upper right hand corner of the form, if you don't please contact me before you submit your application.

Finally, during the month of August, Stampin' Up! is offering a 31% discount on 31 different My Digitial Studio professionally printed products.  Below is the flyer and you can view training videos and get more information about My Digital Studio software and products by going to  www.mydigitalstudio.net!  Stampin' Up! also just released it's new software version, MDS2; it's got 75 NEW FEATURES that makes using the software easier and funner!

Click HERE to download the flyer.

Tomorrow I'll post a Convention swap and give you some info on what's been going on this past month.  Thanks to all of you who have continued to support me and visit my blog!!

Halloween Treat Holder using the Stampin Up Petite Pocket Die

My upline, Carol Gilmore, made these adorable treat holders for her downline!  We got them at the Stampin Up Regional here in Albuquerque last Saturday.  It's great to get a fun treat and get to be around other Stampin Up demonstrators!

Carol die cut a Pumpkin Pie pocket using the Bigz XL Petite Pocket Die then she decorated it using the Perfect Penants Die in Old Olive and Basic Black.  Carol then stamped a couple of images using the Spooky Bingo Bits stamp set and punched them out with the 1 3/4" circle punch.  Finally, she tied some Olive and Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon around the pocket and put some treats inside it.  And, of course, she used Sticky Strip to adhere the pocket together!

Have a great week and thanks for visiting!

Below is the HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE designed by Stampin' Up last year - products to make the house can now be purchased at Stampin' Up's Clearance Rack.

Items on SALE while supplies last on the CLEARANCE RACK:

DESIGN A HOUSE DECOR ELEMENT:

BITTY BAT PUNCH:

BLACK JEWELS (can be used separately or together in a strand):

Items are selling out FAST, so get your ONLINE order in today by clicking here and selecting me as your Demonstrator when you create, or login to, your ONLINE account.  If you already have an ONLINE account, you can select me as your demonstrator by going into "My Account", then "My Demonstrator", then "Find a New Demonstrator". 

Please note that if your order is $150 or more; you'll want to email me your order to get the Hostess Benefits associated with a qualifying workshop order.  I'll process your order and get it shipped directly to your home hassel free!  If your order is less than $150, you can order online and now get a REDUCED shipping charge!  The charge for shipping is now $6.95 (minimum) or 10% of your total merchandise purchase; it's nice that Stampin' Up reduced this for ONLINE orders!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.  And don't forget about my Frequent Buyer Program here.

Halloween Bat made with Owl Punch AND New MDS Update and Bulk Buy Pricing!

My very talented sideline demonstrator, Eva Davalos, made this adorable Halloween Treat Box!  She used the Owl Punch to make the bat; the owl chest piece was used for the wings.  She used the Big Shot machine for almost everything on this project!  Eva die cut parts using the Box #2 die, the Scallop Circle #2 die, and the Stripes and Spider Web Embossing Folders.  Finally, she used the 2 1/2" Circle punch and the Word Window punch.  Cardstock colors: Basic Gray, Basic Black, Delightful Daffodil, Pumpkin Pie, and Early Espress for the branch.

Also, today starts the NEW Hostess Only My Digital Studio Holiday Collection and NEW Bulk Buy Pricing!!

(click on image to enlarge)

To learn about the new MDS Bulk Buy Pricing available on select products, click here.  Be certain to UPDATE your MDS software today to take advantage of the new pricing and to download the NEW Holiday PRINT PRODUCTS!!  Open your MDS software and update it by clicking "Help" and then click "Check for Updates", or manually update with the file in the MyDigitalStudio.net Resources section here.

Have a great Monday!

New 1" x 8" Cellophane Bags decorated for Halloween & Breast Cancer Awareness

I made these for my Hostess Club members.  I still have more to make, but they are fast to put together, so it won't take me too long!  I used glitter and Heat and Stick Powder on all three toppers. I even used the awesome Red Glimmer Paper for the Heart Disease Awareness topper; I wish we had glimmer paper in more colors!

I filled the Breast Cancer Awareness and Heart Disease Awareness bags with M&M's and I filled the halloween bag with candy corn; they worked great!  I sponged around the edges of the halloween and Breast Cancer toppers, but I don't think it really shows up in the pictures.

Also, have you been to the Clearance Rack in the online store lately? There are some great deals on discontinued Stampin’ Up! products. Check them out here; and don't forget to select me as your Demonstrator when you order at Stampin' Up's online store!  Thanks for stopping by!

Catch Up Time!

Sorry I haven't been able to post so far this week, I'm trying to catch up for Hostess Club projects and Holiday Gift Giving Class projects!  Anyway, I thought I'd post some great samples I found at Stampin' Up!'s customer website here under cards and paper gifts.  Come back tomorrow for some of my CUTE creations!

You can find the supplies for this Batty for You stamp set card here.  And don't forget to use the NEW Simply Scored to make the paper rosette!

You can find the supplies for this Snowmuch Fun stamp set card here.

You can find the supplies for this Beautiful Season stamp set gift box here.  Using the new Simply Scored will make it a breeze to make the ruffle (behind the stamped image)!

Thanks for visiting and have a nice day!

Altered Stampin' Up! Mini Milk Carton Treat Box Video Tutorial!

Here's my third video tutorial; WOW, I'm on a roll! This video shows you how to make this great 6-sided box using the Stampin Up Mini Milk Carton Big Shot die. I'm a big believer in getting the most bang for your buck, so when we saw this great treat box at Convention, I had to share it with you! The Milk Carton die is really versatile!

Remember that you can order any of the products used in the video through my Demonstrator website here and don't forget about my September special offer here.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Spooky Bingo Bits
Ink: Stazon Black
Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Frightful Sight Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Big Shot machine, Mini Milk Carton die, Olive and Black 1/8" taffeta ribbon, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches, Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, and SNAIL.

Thanks for visiting and have a great day!

Spooky Treat Box

Hi all! A fellow demonstrator showed how to make this box at the Phoenix, AZ Stampin Up Regional I attended in January. I'm sorry I don't remember who it was, but I love the box because it closes flat so you can mail it! The box that was demonstrated was smaller, so my sideline, Eva Davalos, came up with the measurements for a box that would be 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" so it could hold 3x3 cards or candy.

This is the top of the box; I used the Wicked Cool Stamp Set and the Wicked Fun Designer Series Paper. I don't know if you can see it, but to get the "bling", I added Dazzling Diamonds to the main image after I punched it out with the 1 3/4" Circle Punch. To make the box closure, I punched out a 3/4" circle and attached it to the box using a silver brad. Finally, after distressing the top layers, I added 1/8" Olive Taffeta Ribbon to the top of the box and the hat.


This is the inside of the box; like I said, it's great for holding 3x3 cards or yummy candy!

These are the templates for the inside box portion and the outside box wrap. You can click on the image to enlarge it so you can see the measurements.
These pictures show where you'll need to attach Sticky Strip to the inside box before adhering it to the box wrap. The first picture is the back (or bottom) of the box and the second picture is the inside (or top) of the box where you'll be putting candy. You can see that on the back of the box, only the bottom and 2 flaps get adhesive.
Thanks for looking and email me if you have any questions!

This picture shows what the inside of the box looks like once it's adhered to the box wrap.