Spooky Home Decor

There is nothing I enjoy more with my crafting time then doing photo and memory projects.  Halloween has always been one of my favorites because no one complains about having their picture taken!  Today's project was the cornerstone of my Halloween class this week and I wanted to share the photos and the instructions so you can use them to make your own special holder for your Halloween photos.

The base of the book is a Shadow Box frame by Tim Holtz that you can find online or at most crafting stores.  Everything else on the project is Stampin' Up! and can be purchased from my Online store using the link below!

A few notes - I recommend measuring your books before you make these cuts.  Some books are slightly different sizes so all measurements were based on mine.  Also, make sure you put adhesive on your paper to avoid Tear and Tape from peeking out the edges.  Also make sure your words are right side up before you adhere the DSP - you'd be surprised how often that can happen!

Step 1: Decorating the Cover

• Attach the two pieces of black polka dot paper to the front and back of your shadow box using T&T on all the edges and in the middle.
• Attach the strip of circles to the spine using T&T.
• Attach the orange square to the lower left corner of the cover using T&T.
• Stamp your Happy Owloween using the Pumpkin Pie marker on the stitched square.  Attach to the cover using T&T so that about 1/4 is on the orange DSP.
• Attach the moon to the box using T&T. Cut out the hat and put it on the owl using 1 1/2 dimensionals.  Add a rhinestone.

Step 2: Inside Left

• Cover the page with the Orange Spooky Words paper using T&T.
• Add the striped starburst to the lower right using T&T.
• Add the striped strip at the bottom using T&T so that it overlaps the bottom third of the starburst.
• Stamp the 3/4 Very Vanilla strip with the black lines using Memento Black and attach to the project with T&T.
• Stamp the hat on the 8 1/2 x 2 3/4 strip of Very Vanilla and cut out leaving a slight edge.  Stamp the buckle orange and attach to the project using dimensionals.
• Add a small rhinestone to the web.

Step 3: Completing the Mini Book Insert

• Fold a 9 3/4 x 5 1/4 piece of Pumpkin Pie accordion style on the score lines (3 1/4 & 6 1/2).
• Mount the 5 x 3 polka dot piece to the cover using dimensionals.
• Stamp a black cat on the 8 1/2 x 2 3/4 piece of Very Vanilla and punch out using the cat punch.  Attach to the polka dot using T&T.
• Layer the 2nd cat on top of it using T&T.
• Stamp Happy Halloween on the vanilla banner and attach to the cats using T&T.
• Add the small strip of DSP using T&T or adhesive.
• Add strips to the side or top/bottom of the book as shown or decorate with your leftover DSP once you add photos!

Step 4: Decorating the Inserts

• Add the pieces of DSP to the boxes using T&T. 
• Cut out pumpkins or other elements to decorate the boxes once you have determined what photos to add to your project.

Supplies:

• Cardstock/DSP: Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Spooky Night DSP
• Ink: Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie
• Stamp Set: Spooky Cat
• Big Shot: Cutting Mats, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes Framelits
• Accessories: Cat Punch, Black Rhinestones, Scissors, Adhesive, Dimensionals, Tear and Tape, Starburst Punch, Triple Banner Punch

For 10 days only (October 1 - October 10th) you can save 15% on notecards and envelopes and select stamp sets from Stampin' Up!  

Check out all the deals on my Web site!

Catalog	Item	Name	Stamp Type	Price
Annual (pg. 195)	131527	Note Cards & Envelopes - Whisper White	n/a	$5.10
Annual (pg. 195)	144236	Note Cards & Envelopes - Very Vanilla	n/a	$5.10
Annual (pg. 167)	143931	Just Add Text	Wood Mount	$21.25
Annual (pg. 167)	143934	Just Add Text	Clear Mount	$15.30
Annual (pg. 127)	143669	Daisy Delight	Photopolymer	$14.45
Annual (pg. 69)	143660	Birthday Delivery	Photopolymer	$22.95
Annual (pg. 113)	143650	Merry Mistletoe	Wood Mount	$22.95
Annual (pg. 113)	143655	Merry Mistletoe	Clear Mount	$16.15
Annual (pg. 41)	143840	Pieces & Patterns	Wood Mount	$22.95
Annual (pg. 41)	143843	Pieces & Patterns	Clear Mount	$16.15
Annual (pg. 31)	143677	Coffee Café	Photopolymer	$17.85
Annual (pg. 133)	143937	Oh So Eclectic	Wood Mount	$26.35
Annual (pg. 133)	143940	Oh So Eclectic	Clear Mount	$19.55
Annual (pg. 87)	143799	Lots of Love	Wood Mount	$22.95
Annual (pg. 87)	143802	Lots of Love	Clear Mount	$16.15
Annual (pg. 57)	143846	Graceful Garden	Wood Mount	$22.95
Annual (pg. 57)	143849	Graceful Garden	Clear Mount	$16.15
Annual (pg. 147)	143726	Colorful Seasons	Photopolymer	$22.95
Annual (pg. 159)	143925	Wood Words	Wood Mount	$25.50
Annual (pg. 159)	143928	Wood Words	Clear Mount	$18.70
Holiday (pg. 29)	144807	Brightly Lit Christmas	Photopolymer	$14.45

From October 1st - October 31st, you can purchase three packs of designer paper included in the promotion and get a fourth for free!  Check out my Web site for images of all the included papers!

Catalog	Item	Description	Price
Annual (p. 189)	144180	Just Add Color Specialty DSP	$13.00 USD
Annual (p. 189)	144137	Delightful Daisy DSP	$11.00 USD
Annual (p. 189)	144118	Birthday Memories DSP	$11.00 USD
Annual (p. 188)	144111	Be Merry DSP	$11.00 USD
Annual (p. 188)	144163	Pick a Pattern DSP	$11.00 USD
Annual (p. 188)	144155	Coffee Break DSP	$11.00 USD
Annual (p. 188)	144185	Naturally Eclectic DSP	$11.00 USD
Annual (p. 188)	144110	Whole Lot of Lovely DSP	$11.00 USD
Annual (p. 187)	144168	Petal Garden DSP Stack	$10.00 USD
Annual (p. 187)	144193	Color Theory DSP Stack	$10.00 USD
Annual (p. 187)	144177	Wood Textures DSP Stack	$10.00 USD
Holiday (p. 29)	144629	Christmas Around the World DSP	$11.00 USD
Holiday (p. 49)	144613	Painted Autumn DSP	$11.00 USD

If you place an order of $300 or have a party that totals $300 between September 1st and October 31st, you can earn this exclusive Merry Patterns photopolymer stamp set for free! This set is great for tags and cards and more to bring in the holidays.  Contact me today if you are interested in earning it.

The best Paper Pumpkin kits of the year come during the holidays, in my opinion!  This year, Stampin' Up! is trying something new and giving us TWO months of holiday kits and they will coordinate.  So if you want the first kit, you need to subscribe by October 10th.  These kits will help you get your card and gift making started off right!  

Paper Pumpkin is creativity in a box.  It costs $19.95 plus tax and ships to your mailbox once a month.  It contains everything you need for your own creative escape.  Besides the instructions and pieces for the cards or project, it also contains ink and photopolymer stamps and usually the adhesive you need as well.  My subscribers will also get a project sheet with tips and additional ideas and instructions that they can make with the supplies in the kits and sometimes some supplemental supplies.  Plus I try to send one of the alternative ideas out to everyone in the mail so you get two fun surprises in the mail each month!  Sign up by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit! 

There are two ways to sign up.  

• Receive it monthly
• Purchase pre-paid subscriptions to use during this holiday kit period.

Subscribers can also have access to all my past project sheets!

To purchase these products, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code 7NCUYJZ4 when checking out through October 31st.

JOIN MY TEAM

Joining Stampin' Up! was one of the best decisions I've made in life.  I have met some wonderful people who offer incredible inspiration and I believe in the quality of the product. Plus there is always something special about making and receiving homemade cards or décor from people.

If you are interested in joining my team, contact me today or go here to sign up!  You can get $125 in free merchandise that you choose yourself for only $99 plus tax.  With the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalog and Holiday Catalog, it's not hard at all to find stamps and accessories that you will want to play with. 

Being a demonstrator doesn’t mean you have to have parties – it means you can buy from yourself at a discount!  And if you don’t hit your minimums, there is no penalty!  Contact me today if you are interested in trying this out or sign up directly at https://ida.stampinup.com/en/?demoid=80380.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Hello Life Project Rack - Winter Edition

As mentioned yesterday, I am doing a Project Life décor class this week featuring the Hello Life Project Kit and the Hello December 2015 Project Life Card Collection. 
Today's example is for those snowfilled or new years pictures that you would like to hang at least once a year.  I added rhinestones and vanilla dots from the Home for Christmas Enamel Dots.  The All Bundled Up is cut from the center of the 4 x 6 card using the 3rd largest oval framelit.  I also used the Snow Flurry punch on a few of the December cards to make snowflakes to accent the pictures.

 Supplies:

• Accessories: Hello December 2015 Project Life Card Collection,  Basic Rhinestones, Big Shot & Cutting Mats, Magnetic Platform, Oval Framelits, Clothespins, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, and Adhesive

This project utilizes the rack from the Hello Life Project Kit.  This décor item is beautiful and worth every penny.  I've had so much fun making it and know you would as well!

 

Come back tomorrow to see the other projects I made with the leftover cards in the kit.  Nothing goes to waste with the Hello December 2015 cards!  If you are interested in buying any of these items, please visit my Online Store and use hostess code FKPNYCW6 at checkout.

  

 

For this week only, you can get 15% of stamp sets.  This does not apply to a bundle since you are already saving 15% when you buy those.  You can purchase your stamp sets at my Online Store and please use hostess code FKPNYCW6 at checkout.

 

 

Some of my favorite items are on sale this week.  Check out the deals HERE and use hostess code FKPNYCW6 at checkout.

 

That silver vellum would make a beautiful accent on a Christmas or wedding card and that bitty bow would add a lot of whimsy to any of your Christmas tags or other festive projects.

Through November 9th, you can get an extra 3% in Hostess Benefits if you have a party of $300 or more.  This includes online parties so if you have friends that need to stock up on their holiday crafting supplies, contact me today for a hostess code and you can hold your parties, earn something free, and not have to clean your house or get dressed up! 

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Celebrating Creativity - Day 19

Yesterday I posted the first kit using the Happy Times Accessory Pack that focused on good time photos.  Today I wanted to share the other half of the kit, which features Family Time. 

I started with the Happy Times Accessory Pack.

I actually created this one first and the Good Times kit second with the leftovers.

Today's kit is made up of family photos.  I provided 24" of Very Vanilla thick twine, four pieces of Cajun Craze cut to 6 1/4 x 4 (2 of them), 2 1/4 x 2 1/4, and 3 x 4 (plus the leftover scraps), and tear tape since you want to use strong adhesive on anything that will be hanging for long periods of time.  The kit leverages the same clothespins as yesterday and I provided them with a handheld stapler to make their banners. Everything else is from the Happy Times Project Life Accessory kit.  Customers would provide the tear and tape, dimensionals, and adhesive.

A few closeups of my favorite pieces from the Family Time kit.

This is the first piece I designed - I figured if I couldn't do anything with the woodcut pieces, I wouldn't be able to put together the rest of the kit.  I liked the idea of using the Established idea on the house so show when our family began.  The different colored letters from the kit are used because we were married in 2003 and I needed two zeros.

 

I love this little banner because it let me feature my husband and his mom who is as much a member of my family as he is.  :)  The banner is made by creating banners using the washi tape and then stapling the 2 x 2 cards to it.

 



 

I cannot wait to teach this to my Sip and Stamp group that has already made their Hello Life Project kit.  I will provide the instructions for this and the Good Times kit I shared yesterday to anyone that purchases the Happy Times Accessory kit from my Web site.  Order it here.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy

Celebrating Creativity - Day 18

This weekend I'm posting one of my favorite projects I've worked on in months.  I set forth to create a refill kit for the Hello Life project kit that showcased a variety of family and friend photos.  I also wanted a project that would be fun to teach and cost effective for my customers and provide a way to introduce them to Project Life whether they were memory keepers or card makers!

I started with the Happy Times Accessory Pack.

I landed with this - cool, huh? 

Today's kit is made up of friend photos.  I provided 4" of Very Vanilla thick twine, two pieces of Crushed Curry cut to 11 x 1 and 4 x 4, and tear tape since you want to use strong adhesive on anything that will be hanging for long periods of time.  I also added 8 clothespins to each kit.  Everything else is from the Happy Times Project Life Accessory kit.

A few closeups of my favorite pieces from the Good Times kit.

 

I cannot wait to teach this to my Sip and Stamp group that has already made their Hello Life Project kit.  I will provide the instructions for this and the Family kit tomorrow to anyone that purchases the Happy Times Accessory kit from my Web site.  Order it here.

Have a craftastic day,
Stacy