Upline Meeting

Sandy Hancock's Meeting

Spaghetti Factory, Duarte, CA

My upline-upline (Sandy Hancock) had a fantastic meeting today, and it was full of great marketing ideas!. Laura Weed shared a PIRATE's TREASURES full of ideas..and she's fun to hear!

We had Demonstrations by Barbara Jackson who did a great job of displaying ideas for the Wrapping Papers! OOH, it is beautiful papers, and you really should check them out! They are only available in the Holiday Mini catalog.

And we had another demonstration by Pat, (who I can't think of her last name..Chastain?) and she had some wonderful samples!

This is a Pringles can decorated, along with some die cut boxes....

she had gift ideas using candles and other items..very cutely displayed!

THEN, there was Richard and Gabby's display of great artistic use of chipboard and other ideas for a Great Holiday Decor!

Wouldn't you love to have these items displayed in your house? well, maybe not all, but it was really cleverly and colorfully done!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Simply Sent Kits and World Card Making Day

Simply Sent Kits (<---click here) The Kits will be 20% off... Kit Item # Price 20% Happy Day 109230 54.95 43.95 Happy Thoughts 109231 54.95 43.95 Friendship Shapes 107415 42.95 34.36 Three Thoughts 109229 42.95 34.36 Simple Delights 109228 42.95 34.36 All the Kits come with Stampin' Ink Spots, cut Cardstock, Cut ribbons, brads, accessories, and everything except adhesive to make cards! This promotion is only good from October 4-8. SO, HURRY to Order your Kit and Don't miss this special! Please make sure that YOU tell me you want to order this for the DISCOUNT! My class for World Card Making Day is on Saturday October 6th. Please check my yahoo group calendar for the times posted! Go to Step In Faith Stampers (<---click on it!) for more details! All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Card Making Kits....the ULTIMATE!

These Kits are the ULTIMATE Card Kits! They will be 20% off for a limited time in October!

This is 3 of the kits available, and I purchased them so we can make some cool cards!

The Idea is that you will make a variety of cards, and with this, you can actually take these and just make cards, with very little added!

All you would need is adhesive, some scissors (maybe) and imagination and time....

But...basically, all the pieces are already cut! They each have an idea book which discloses all the pieces and layouts for 3 variations in color and details.

The kit includes (3) Stampin' Spots, and ribbons, brads, accessories, cut cardstock and chipboard, adhesive diecuts and PRE-CUT stamp sets!

Wow! can it get any better?

If you have a serious stamper on your Holiday list....this is a great kit for you to give them a wonderful kit, idea book and beautiful cards almost ready to make and assemble!

Make a date with me and plan to spend some time Stamping on October 6th-8th......

email me and come over to make cards on National Card Making Day.

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Chipboard and Wood Blocks in Designer Papers

These Cubes are from BE (Bare Elements) Available on the Internet and also at Michaels. I covered them using Modge Podge, and the Double sided Designer Decorative Papers. I covered all 6 sides of the cubes, and then I inked up the Chipboard Letters using the Craft ink pads in Handsome Hunter, Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke and White CRAFT Ink. The snowflake is also glittered up using the Dazzling Diamonds and then I punched the center of the snowflake and added the Ice circle Rhinestone Brad!.....

We're not really ready for WINTER yet!....but, I think it made me feel more festive!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Holiday Glitz Starts October 1st!

Holiday Glitz

October 1 until supplies run out!
You can take advantage of this fantastic kit two different ways:
Purchase one of holiday stamp sets (below) and get the Holiday Glitz card kit (110286) for the special price of $24.95 each, or
Purchase the Holiday Glitz card kit (110286) for $28.95 each with no additional purchase required.
Each Holiday Glitz card kit makes 15 cards and includes:
Precut card stock and Designer Series paper (15)
Whisper White Envelopes (15)
Rhinestone brads (15)
Real Red zigzag ribbon (15)
Full-color instruction sheet (1)


Item Page # Stamp Set Price
109234 45 Snowfall $23.95
106786 36 The Snowflake Spot $20.95
109266 35 Big on Christmas $18.95
110359 5* Love & Joy $23.95

You can make your HOLIDAY Cards at this special price and not have to buy bits and pieces...this will have it all ready for you to make your cards!!! Contact me by October 1st to get ready for this DEAL!!!!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Criss Cross Card

This is from Splitcoaststampers, and I just copied their links and pasted it to my blog...I did one...you can see it here...., which I think is so cute...!! You will have to try it!

If you don't want to send just any old card, try a Criss Cross Card, a fun twist on the pocket concept. The crossover front design masterminded by Michelle Wooderson provides a unique way to share party details, a baby's stats, or a special sentiment. Beate's showcases both sides of pretty patterned paper. Follow her tutorial, add your own touches, then upload yours to the gallery!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.

Coloring your images

Have you ever wondered how they get those wonderful pencils to blend?

There is a trick that you can use that will smooth out your pencil lines with no liquid, no paint, ...just pencils....

Yes, You can get expensive pens...Copic pens are wonderful, but who can afford to buy a set for over 150.00?....You can use color pencils to achieve a nice look, different than just regular markers, and still be under a nice budget

I stamp the image in Basic Black.

I use Prisma color pencils. I have a small set (about 48) and then I have added in a few extra colors, and then you need to get a BLENDER Pencil.

First, I color in around the edges. I shade and lighten the color as I go to the center, leaving the edges darker. I also darken the areas where I think it should be darker, without shading too much


After doing that, i use the blender pencil (which you can get at MICHAELS) to smooth the coloring lines out

The pencil is waxy and will blend your messiest strokes, and smooth and move the color to the lighter areas....

When it is done, it looks really smooth and nicely blended!

For this card, I am stamping the cut frame, to make a slider card. I decorated the outside using the stars from the Halloween set

I colored in the stars in different shades of yellow, ochre, and neon yellow.

I assembled the card, putting the pull tab though the slot.

The slider slides down, and you will see your magic card!

Haunting Halloween......"Witching you...." " A Happy Halloween"
Well, I am getting ready for Halloween...even if I don't celebrate it as a "holiday", it is still a fun card to make!

All Stamps by Stampin' Up! 1990-2007. Images are inspired by Dianne Shiozaki, unless otherwise noted.