Fall Fest

Now for Fall Fest. We had such a great time. Besides all the great displays, speakers and make n takes. It's also so nice to see other demonstrators that I haven't seen in a long time and get a chance to catch up on how they're doing. My upline Tina asked some of her downline to do a demo during our event. So I offered and did one the new Shimmering Paint that we carry. I had a lot of fun doing it. Here is one of the cards I did. I used the champagne to heat emboss the image and then colored it in with the frost white.

I'm now going to try and post a picture or two of a swap I got from Michelle Zindorf! It was a pity swap too! I feel so privileged! I now have to send her a card. Isn't this a beautiful swap! I did get a few other swaps, which I'm going to be sending them a swap in return. Well that's all for now. I'll try and post again soon with more pictures from Fall Fest and my Kids Stamp Camp. Got to work on my album I'm creating with our new "My Digital Studio". As a demonstrator I was able to pre purchase it. In just a few days, customers will be able to purchase. It is such a great paper crafting tool! More later.

Technique Class

Well I wanted to post much sooner then this, but it has been a very busy month so far! I seemed to go from one project to another with no down time. Now that Fall Fest is over I have a bit of a breather before the next event. First here is a picture of a card we did at my belated Technique Tuesday class. This was really fun to do and looks really elegant in person. We used alcohol inks to do this, but I'm sure I could have used the SU Classic inks in a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol like doing polished stone without the metallic ink.

Supplies:

card stock

aluminum foil

alcohol inks & applicator

blending solution

Xyron

Black Stazon

embossing folder

Big Shot

So here is how to do: Take a piece of cardstock (doesn't matter the color). As far as size goes, it depends on what you're going to use it for, here I used 3 3/4" x 5". Place you're card stock through a xyron or cover one side with double sided adhesive and place on a piece of aluminum foil (sticky side to foil) slightly larger then your cardstock. Fold over the extra foil to back. Now load up your cotton ball/piece of felt or whatever with about 2-3 drops each of 2 different ink colors. Dark colors work better on this project. After you have the in on your cotton ball add alcohol unless you're already using alcohol ink you then add the blending solution. Now pounch your cotton ball/piece of felt all over the piece of foil covered card stock. Do this until you're satisfied with how it looks. Place your piece into an embossing folder with the foil towards the negative side and run it through your BIG SHOT. Take out and with a juicy Stazon pad (black) swipe it over the raised part (embossed). Add to card and embellish as desired.

Sept. 7

Well yes it's been a long time since I posted. I am going to try and get back to posting on a more regular basis. So many things have happened over the summer and with the kids getting back to school, I'm hoping to get back into some sort of routine. I work so much better with a routine. That can be boring, but when it does, I can just change the routine! John has been busy getting the last minute details together for the Ren Faire he is helping to put together with the Warren County 4-H teen council. It's going to be this Saturday and Sunday. We're hoping the weather will stay dry for at least while the faire is running. The forecast so far doesn't look great, so please pray for good weather. You can go to http://www.warren4-hrenfaire.org/ for more information. The whole family will be working this event and hope it is a big success.

Ok, so here goes an upload. Hope it works! .
I did it! This card is a swap a I did for Tina's last downline meeting. It's using our new shimmering paints. I just love this product. I'm working on different ways to use it for a demonstration at our Fall Fest later this month. The ornaments do shimmer, it's just hard to photograph to see it. I plan on doing this as part of my technique class for this month. The card below is a card we did at last month's technique class. It was a bit of work but you really get the WOW when people open it. Hope you like it.

I also need to get my retired stamps and kits together for this weekend. My friend and sideline Debbie Giannos will be having a table at the Succasunna Day this Saturday. I was hoping to be there with her, but have to be at the Warren County Fair grounds instead! Maybe next year! Debbie and I are selling our retired Stampin' Up! sets along with scrapbooking and card kits. Anyway if you can't make the Ren Faire on Saturday, stop by Succasunna for their fair. Here is the link for that event http://www.roxburylibrary.org/ Well I have to get going we're having a BBQ this afternoon and got to get some things done before company comes over!

October

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. So much had been going on in my life, it made it difficult to keep up. I will try and post more frequently. I hadn't even had time for a while to stamp! I did get back into the swing of things a bit and worked on my samples for my Christmas ornament class. Oh, they are so darling, I can't wait to do this class!


There are also some new promotions happening with Stampin' Up! this month. October is the official birthday of Stampin' Up! It's their 20th birthday and they are offering a selection of stamp sets at 20% off. I will try and upload the flyer with all the details. I also will be holding a FREE class to make a card for World Card Making Day (October 5, check my schedule). Also the recruiting special is still in effect until October 11. This is the best deal I have seen since I've become a demonstrator. I have so much enjoyed being a SU demonstrator and have met so many fabulous people, I just can't say enough of this wonderful group of people. So if you have any inkling that you think this is for you, contact me and I can give you all the details of being a demonstrator.

Retired Stamps Sets

Well I finally got my retired list together. Below is the list of my retiring stamp sets available. I do have a garage sale coming up on Sept. 28 from 10am to 1pm if you would rather wait and come to that. To save on shipping you can come by to pick it up. If you'd like to know the condition or to see a picture, send me an email and I'll email you a picture of the front and back of the stamp set. Some are in brand new condition, some are slightly used and some are well used. All stamp well, but may have some staining on the rubber &/or wood. I also have retired accessories for sale. If you're interested in any accessories I can email you the list.
A Greeting for All Reasons - 15.00
A Light Heart - 11.00
A Little Love - 9.00
A to Z Accents - 9.00
All About Occasions - 5.00
All About U - 14.00
All I Have Seen - 8.00
All Natural - 9.00
All Through the Year - 9.00
All Year Cheer I - 15.00
All Year Cheer III - 15.00
Alphabits - 8.00
Alphadots alphabet - 13.50
Amazing to Zany - 21.00
Background Basics - 5.00
Be Happy - 10.00
Big Pieces - 15.50
Both Way Blossoms - 10.00
Brushstroke Alphabet U & L - 15.00
Brushstroke Numbers - 8.00
Bud Basics - 9.00
Buds & Blossoms - 10.00 Reserved
Burst into Bloom - 6.00
By Definition - 9.00
By Design - 8.00
Carte Postale - 13.00
Classic Numbers - 8.00
Collage Alphabelt - 13.00
Delight in Life - 9.00
Down to Business - 10.00
Elegant Beginnings - 10.00
Flaky Friends - 13.00
Flannel Plaid - 9.00
Flower Garden - 10.00
Frame & Flourishes - 15.00
Fresh Flowers - 12.00
Fun Filled - 8.00
Gentler Times - 12.00
Girlfriends - 11.00
Greetings Galore - 15.50
Happiest of Holidays - 7.00
Heart & Home - 11.00
Holiday Spirit - 10.00
In Full Bloom - 13.00
It's a Date - 8.00
Lexicon of Love - 7.00
Little Layers II - 10.00
Little Pieces - 9.00
Love It - 10.00
Love Matters - 13.50
Love without End - 12.00
Love Ya Bunches - 9.00
Loving Hearts - 10.00
Mini Mates - 15.00
Mini Messages - 8.00
Mostly Flowers - 6.00
Much Appreciated - 7.00
Nature's Secret - 14.00
Nice & Narrow - 11.00
Noteworthy - 9.00
Oh So Lovely - 7.00
Open for Trade - 16.00
Paint Prints - 9.00
Perennial Favorites - 6.00
Perfect Party - 13.00
Phrase Starters II - 10.00
Polka Dots & Paisley - 9.00
Polka Dots & Petals - 9.00
Print Pattern - 9.00
Provencal - 12.00
Quick & Cute - 8.00
Reverse Prints - 10.00
Sassy Sayings I - 10.00
Send a Celebration - 9.00
Shape-Ups - 6.00
Simple Sayings II - 10.00
Simple Somethings - 6.00
Simple Type Alphabet U & L - 18.00
Sketch an Event - 11.00
Sketch It - 18.00
Smorgaborders - 8.00
Snow Flurries - 5.50
Snowflakes - 11.00
So Much - 16.00
Soft Swirls - 8.50
Something Marvelous - 9.00
Sparkling Season - 10.00
Spring Garden - 13.00
Spring Solitude - 10.00
Stella Stamper - 15.00
Stippled Stencils - 6.00
Sweet of You - 10.00
Sweet on You - 5.00
Sweet Shapes - 13.00
Sweet Talk - 5.00
Tags & More - 10.00
Time Well Spent - 13.00
Tricky Treats - 9.00
Unfrogettable - 13.00
Weathered - 9.00
Wheel jumbo All About Birthdays - 4.25
Wheel jumbo All About Gratitude - 4.25
Wheel jumbo Basic Outline - 4.25
Wheel jumbo Fine Foliage - 4.25
Wheel jumbo Leaves a la Carte - 4.25
Wheel jumbo Petals - 4.25
Wheel jumbo Poinsettia - 4.25
Wheel jumbo Rough Texture - 4.25
Wheel jumbo Swirling Stars - 4.25
Wheel jumbo Woodcut Holly - 4.25
Wheel standard Acorns - 3.25
Wheel standard Blizzard - 3.00
Wheel standard Bloomin - 3.25
Wheel standard Blossoms & Bugs - 3.00
Wheel standard Busy Bees - 3.00
Wheel standard Daisy Field - 3.25
Wheel standard Garden Annuals - 3.25
Wheel standard Many Mittens - 3.25
Wheel standard Only Ornaments - 3.25
Wheel standard Pine Bough - 3.25
Wheel standard Solitude - 3.25
Wheel standard Wings & Things - 3.25
Winged Things - 11.00
Wishing You - 10.00
Word Search - 9.00
Year after Year - 15.50
You Make Me Happy - 13.00

Happy Stamping!

Fall Fest

Well Fall Fest was great! I had such a good time and it was wonderful to see some of my stamping buddies I don't get to see all the time. We learned some new technology and make a fanstatic scrapbook from the new 8.5x8.5 chipboard that is in the new Fall Collections Catalog. Hopefully I will be able to upload a picture of the front cover. Also some BIG NEWS! You'll be able to place orders from my website (http://www.cyndystamps.stampinup.net/)! I'm so excited! This has been a big step. Starting September 9 is the launch date. So if there is anything that you ever need and can't reach me, here ya go!

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