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Stencils....
I have been having a lot of fun with these lately they make such Quick and cute or elegant cards....and so much more.
My philosophy this year is to create the easiest, but WoW kind of projects for the working and busiest of moms.
Customer Care is another but that's another story.
I browse my calenders at the beginning of the week and see... well nothing, but some how each and every day there is something whether it's written down or not...Don't you feel the same way?
Well you always have some birthday or something special coming up and if you have about 5 to 10 mins to spare why not get your card and the bag done too.
This bag is for a great friend Norma and of coarse I made her a purse to go in it down below, I promise I will not show these to much any more. Unless it's too cool not to show.
This purse has the over the body type strap.
Happy Birthday!
More Stencils to come!!!!

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Invite~ Week

For some reason I do not have a pic of this closed,but I can tell ya all about it.
It's 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 Square, done in White naturals, very sturdy card stock.
With a 2 in embossed Belly Band and the couples future Last name initial in a decorative oval.

The inside, is printed on velum with a cute embossed pocket for all the RSVP and reception cards.
Yes you can take our card stock to a printer, they will also cut the paper for you (do not cut the card stock yet) . You just need to bring a finished piece first, and then tell them what you want.
If you tell them you want it printed in a certain spot it can be done, that way it will fold in the places that are needed.
Sorry this is rough, Tax time!
Have a Great Weekend!
And to all my Mid East Coast Friends stay safe, in this really bad winter storm!

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Invite~ Week

These were some simple Bridal Shower Invites I designed for a good friend.
She came over and we whipped them together in no time.
Very simple, just a pocket on a base, with a pull out, sorry this bottom pic is a little off tried to fix it but....the top pic is more true to it's colors of Very Vanilla, Black, and Ruby Red.

She choose this set only cause it was about time...get it.
The bride love em!

Happy Wednesday!

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Invites~Week

Wedding Invitations can be quite expensive, I came up with few samples, that have become quite popular, price wise.
This 5 1/4 X 5 1/4 Has a large pocket inside and a nifty card I designed to save the bride and groom some money.
The brad is an addition if it's a small wedding! ;)
But if 100 or more invites are needed in what ever color is chosen,
and the way SU's are packaged, 4 per card....
you do the math!
This option is usually not opted for, OK it's never been opted for.

The card inside is actually one, just tear the top for your directions to the reception and mail the bottom with the supplied addressed and postal stamped envelope.

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Simplest... But the Cutest!

A Wine Bottle Bag...
you thought it was going to be some extravagant creation.
Nope this is my absolute favorite and the quickest to make.
What better than to take your extra scallop squares (always have them) and
make a bunch for the
"quick I need a Gift to give now" moments.

Why not some wine in a pretty package.
I have come up with some solutions for the cold bottles.
Instead of a back fabric, use Laminated cotton, this is used for raincoats and place mats, and since our Big Shot Bigz dies cut through almost anything they cut through this also.
Add the batting in the middle and you have an insulated fabric.
*EDIT I used a white dollar store shower curtain & thicker batting for my first ones.
Also it is cheaper than Laminated Cotton :)
Just a tip for the sweating of a cold bottle.

Have a Great Weekend
and a Bottle of Wine!

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Huuum...you think Sam likes Coffee!& Face Book Friends

This one is quite large...it fits my big shot, if that helps with a visual.
I did 6 side panels and 8 bottom panel, 2 SU raw chipboard sheet stabilize the bottom.
This is my signature bag for workshops and such.
I made a smaller version 4 panel front and back just for my swaps.
To make the smaller version stand up better I cut acetate sheets and add with the batting much more sturdier.

Fridays Bag is so cool I made this for a long lost best friend.
Can't wait to give it to her.
We reconnected on Face Book
My blog-updates automatically load on my Face Book page so if your friends with me, you know when I have updated, want to be friends click the Face Book Icon on the right at the Bottom.
Just put Stampin friend in the "leave a message section"
I love seeing whats happening in my stampin friends lives
and another way of seeing mine.
You can see pics of my family I will not put the younger ones here only because my blog is public, I have to accept your friendship with Face Book, so I'm a little more lenient.
Happy Wednesday!

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Addicting!

Yep it is....
I have made quite a few and finally one for me, that's Wednesdays post, plus I'm working on another for me and Lilli.
These are so easy and easy enough to make any size you want.

I agree with Angie, it's much easier with 3 fabrics.
You'll see why I say this on Wed
This is just 2 patterns of fabric with one solid color on the inside, this one is washed. But for some reason it did not do what I quite expected.
That's OK it still cute.
And in the store soon!
Happy Monday!

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Two!

Two more occasions mini cards...
The first is a card of another stampers (cannot remember if you know please, tell me and I will correct) that I fell in love with, she used another company's stamps of which I love, But I applied SU instead. Hey I'm a Demo for them after all.
*edit- I feel stupid the other stamper is Nichole Heady and it's her stamps she is using DUH!
You can view her card here
I did this card in Dec that was so long ago....BM (Before Medicine)HEHE
I gave some swaps of this to a friend to give at Leadership, I could not go :(
It uses Solid Stripes, of which you will see a lot of from me.
Super easy to do.
The next uses some awesome paper from the Mini called Sending Love Specialty, Most of the pages have glitter, Love it!
The stamp set is With all my Heart.

Next week you will see all the purses I have made and still have...might even start an Etsy Shop.
Have a great Weekend!

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Occasions Mini-go to Colors

Another quick card with embossing.
Using a New set from the Occasions Mini
Vintage Vogue.
These seem to be my Favorite go to colors.
Sage , Chocolate Chip, and either white or vanilla
You might see this combo in a lot of my stuff.
Do you have a Favorite Combo?
Happy Wednesday!

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Welcome to Sam's Stampin Room

Finally made my own frame...
Have made what feels like 100's of these for friends and family.
That I have never made one for me.
As I finish and tweak my room/office.
This was a must have.

My dry erase board came without the stripes, they had one but it was more money.
Why not customize the cheaper one.
I used car pinstripe's that my husband had from his car painting days.
But a sharpie or thin tape will work just as well.
Happy Monday
& Martin L. King Day!

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New Years Resolutions

Keeping up to date and not forgetting!
I have calenders everywhere now, anything put in one it's put into all.
These cool calenders can be covered and what better than Tess.
Love this set it's for every stamper.
Have a great weekend!

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Done... Before & After!

Now it's not as bad as it looks,
or it didn't before I brought all my craft stuff up from the garage.
I had 5 big bins of the the stuff and could not fit them in my room until my sons stuff was moved out.
So I went through and trashed so much, then labeled everything.
So I know what I have and do not go out and buy something that is already there.
The best thing I received for X-mas a label er.

Notice the empty closet...

And No floor!!!!

Every space is taken!

Here it is straighten, moved, and organized...
Oh my Gosh there was a desk under there!

My new TV, can't wait for my new computer to hook it up to and finally play and teach MDS.
With a great big view for everyone to see.

Also the shelves I bought a while ago, so I could see my stamps sets.
Plan on getting more.

The closet FULL!
And my Curious George of a cat, Annabelle. I think she snuck into several of my pics.

For more before's...
Click here & here
& here !
I also did some stamping so back to blogging as usual.

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In Neglect of......

I wasn't going to show another sample this week, only because I'm in the
"get that dang stamp/office done already, mode"
Show you that soon, the whole room this time.

But since I took off so long...I thought it would be nice.
This was super easy need the details contact me.
Have a great weekend!

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I'm still here!!!! Happy New Year! & My yearly deals.

Yep can't get rid of me that easy!
Just taking a little longer I suppose, Alex is on his 2Nd deployment and since he plans on buying/renting when he gets back I am packing him up to the garage, no I am not being a mean mom, he will have a place to stay always and forever, just not in his old room.
So All the free space has allowed me to bring all my craft stuff up and out of the garage, so more organizing.
Here's some new stuff I promised from the Occasions Mini.
Since I really do not care for all the Mumbo Jumbo of the business aspect that you see on other blogs and like to show how each item can be used instead, here's the first of many cards I'm going to show.
But if you like the Mumbo Jumbo stuff click on the catties to the right for all the details.
There are some things I plan this year that promise to impress and will let you know as I go.
I will give you all the Mumbo Jumbo then too!

Like to know what was used or need an occasions mini catalog CONTACT ME!
Alattestampin@cox.net or
757-471-9978
Also, this is My year of making things easier for you- any orders place at any of my events will be directly brought to you. Host a workshop, ship it to my house I'll pass it out.
No waisting gas I'll waist mine.
This give each and every one of you that orders or hosts my time when I come to your house with a delivery, need help with a card, gift or even organization and decorating ...Use me!
There's more....
Bring a friend receive a gift (I've always done this). Bring a friend that books & hosts a workshop receive the gift and and 10$ in free catalog merchandise not including S/T.
All Stampin Up year long!

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Just a Hodgepodge of pics!

This is my last post of the year...
Spending my time with Family and Friends.
So I'm showing some pics I never put up.
A fresh start happens in the new year, with some new stuff....can't wait to show you.

Have a Merry Christmas
and an end to Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day and all other Holiday Celebrations!
Thanks for the great year and another to come.
Hugs

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Idea stealing!!! Gifts to Give

This Idea came from a sideline Kimberly Van Diepen
Love her style...
This mirror is large and I have 3 of them...a steal from a Swedish Company @ 2.50 a piece.
Each one has a different decor called Inspiration.
My over the shoulder shadow or hip hugger (sits her chair as close as she possibly can,)
Lilli,
loves this Love one, she said you see love when you look into it, Awe getting smooshy!
Need to add more, but that will happen later.

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Why I was away! Gifts to Give

So sorry!
Unexpectedly got caught up...with these,
Chic' n Scratches Rag Quilt Bags
using the SU square Scallop.
Plus some shopping, wrapping, mailing and making some bridal shower invites of which I will show you later.
Pictures are not so great cause I forgot to take them at home.
Make great gift of which they became, and are quite inexpensive....unless you are like me and have to buy a sewing machine. Which I did for my Birthday, I needed one for all the mending that has piled up and always wanted to learn.
Thanks Becky Handforth for being a great teacher.

The top is a smaller version of Angie's and I did 2 of them.
The Bottom a larger version, is the very first after Susan ripped apart 2 I had already made, wish I had pics of those. They make me laugh now.

Back to the grind of gifts to give.

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The Best Gift to give!

Coffee!!! Tea!!! Hot Chocolate!!!
This is the best coffee maker around. (my opinion)
No I can't say the name.
But if you recognize these k-cups you know exactly what I'm talking about.
I received this coffee maker for mothers day and have to say that between everyone I know that has the maker (we share pods) I think I have tried every flavor, brand, and boldness...oops never tried the decafs, there's just something not right about those.

They have teas, sweet and herbals. Hot cocoa's, some I will buy more than others and my kids are getting their favorite wrapped under the tree.
I could go on and on...
but let me tell you about the gift instead.
You know those Pretzel bags, that's what these are.
The top Pic can be for anytime you know someone is going to receive the maker or just needs to try the new flavors a RAK maybe.
It's using the tags Die...which is another thing you absolutely need. The above tag Is a Sophia, Andrea Walfords very creative sister inspired punch art.
The below Pic I cheated and used Lorries Bag Topper,
definitely for the Holidays.
Maybe you will have one under your tree.

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If Your Lucky! Merry Christmas from me to you!

Here it is...Another gift card box with room for a little bit extra.
A class/kits on all this weeks boxes in January.
With some different and all year designs.
Merry Christmas to you all!

Next week I show you some more gifts, some you probably do every year, just pumped up!
One compliments a gift you might be giving.

Have a Great weekend

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Gifts to Give Week I

This is not so much a box, as it looks more like a suit case.
These can be whipped out in no time, you get 2 per 8 1/2 X 11 Sheet of CS.

Getting Good with a Hobby Blade because of these boxes, Stampin Up has the best for paper crafts and I use it all the time.
Most of my boxes require it.
So why not order it today 102449 at 4.50$ and the Cutting Mat 101087 at 15.95$ through me
757-471-9978
9:30a- 1:00p EST US only
Why would you do that...
Cause I'm going to give you your shipping free (must call for free shipping) a 6.95$ value and send you this box as a Thank You!

Happy Wednesday!

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