Stellar Stamps

Links to SU's promotional flyers, projects and stuff

Since emailing these is bulky, here are links to color ads for current and upcoming SU promotions plus project ideas:

FALL FRENZY - ends September 30 Download US_fall_frenzy_promo_0907.pdf

HOLIDAY GLITZ - starts October 1 until supplies run out Download US_holiday_glitz_promo_1007.pdf

SIMPLY SENT KITS 20% OFF - October 4 - 8 Download WCMD_Simply_Sent_Flyer.pdf

FIVE CARDS WITH INSTRUCTIONS - Download WCMD_Stampin_Supplies.pdf

LINK TO KIRSTEN'S MAGAZINE SALE - final day to order for her to get credit is Sunday, Sept. 30 plus YOU earn 1 free 2008 Spring-Summer catalog (you pay to ship) just for ordering Click here to order magazines!

Sharing a recipe from a chain letter

A few days ago a friend sent me a recipe chain letter. I replied to the gal with this recipe. Thought I'd share:
Download amish_breakfast_casserole.doc Bon appetit!

Making gift boxes and bags out of scrapbook paper

My SIL's b-day is next week. I made 3 little boxes and bags for the 3 little presents I got her. The template for the box is in this post. The mini lunch bag, however, was from a template I bought at a scrapbooking convention. I bet you can find one on SCS.

Got to use some of my SU punches and sets for those final touches. Sorry that the group of 3 photo is so faint. The box papers are light so it's hard to photograph.

Download love_note_box_top.pdf

Download love_note_box_bottom.pdf

Store-bought invite customized with our punches

Today I went to Target to get, naturally, something totally unrelated to birthday party invitations but invariably, I stroll into other department just to peek. Kendall's August birthday passed in a blur and we are only now putting a party together. Originally, I was going to made a purse card invite. When I saw these flowers today, I had to have them! They are meant to be filled in by hand on the green side. Nah, forget that. Instead I tried to find a font to coordinate with the font already on there that reads "An Invitation". All it took was a few minutes setting up a document on Publisher where I had circles to fill in with text. I filled them all in (making the circle I was typing in bigger than what I needed cut out which provides appropriate margins for my text so when I punched them they'd fit just fine) then I ran some various sheets of green-based 12 x 12 paper thru my laser printer. I cut the 12 x 12 into half, more or less, and it was a snap to print. I then simply used a round punch (1 1/2") to punch out the invitation details, I adhered them onto the store-bought invite, used the scallop punch to create a yellow center and, voila, all done!! All for $6 in invites, some old scrapbook paper and the punches I already had!

See, you can still put a handmade flavor onto a store-bought card!

I didn't have enough of any one style of green scrapbooking paper so I photographed all the ones I had for you to see, plus the flip-side of the invite.

Football season equals time for stamping!

I am not sure if this is a secret or not but I am a HUGE football fan. In the fall, from Saturday through Monday night, do not talk to me! There is no sport I enjoy more and one side benefit is that it's a great time to be creative. I knit so many scarves in past years! Today I made mini legal pads for Kirsten and her 4 freshman little sisters. As a senior, Kirsten (NOT Kristen - why do people call her Kristen? it drives her crazy and makes her angry "don't people listen to what my name is!?", she cries all too often), she had the opportunity to be chosen as a Big Sister for 4 frosh girls. She loves it! As I'm now a "granma", of sorts, I asked her for her little sis names and while she's been out all day with friends, I made the mini legal pads below. I chose the red and darker yellow as their school colors are red and gold. I hope they like them! I am still working on a template to share but these aer SO quick and easy. All they require for the main part is one sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock. My upline had us make these in workshop before I was a demo and I still have the two that Kirsten and I made at that event sometime around 2000 or 2001. When the pad runs out, I just gently rip the cover off (it's attached on the back with 2-way tape) and tape a new pad on!

I started a new blog for my new stamping class venture!

If you are coming onto this blog to learn about the October 5 Holiday Create-A-Stack class, please read the post below just a little way down for all the details.

THEN go to our new blog and add it to your favorites. Cathy and I just created it today and it will be the best way to know what we're doing and when. Thanks for checking it out!

SAC Stampin' Gals blog here

Cleaning your scissors 101

When you trim your rubber stamps and after a set or two they get gunky, whaddaya do? Well, I subscribe to the rubbing alcohol philosophy of cleaning scissors. I actually clean them after every set I trim so the cut stays cleaner. I use a cotton pad (like a flat square cotton ball thingy) and just soak it in rubbing alcohol then slowly (so as to not cut our fingies!) clean the blades. It takes a second to do and works like a charm. So get those gunky scissors out now and start cleaning!

Oh, and others subscribe to the Goo Gone philosophy which certainly works (Goo Gone is an awesome product and I always have it on hand) but rubbing alcohol is a lot cheaper and I just like it better.

You're invited to a Holiday Create-A-Stack!

If you live in the Sacramento area, my downline, Cathy, and I are co-hosting our very first (of many monthly ones) Holiday Create-A-Stack event in celebration of World Card Making Day. Our event will be on the evening of Friday, October 5 in Citrus Heights, CA at 7 PM. For more details, see flyer here  Download world_stamping_day_flyer_oct_5.doc and to see the faboo cards we'll be making from the Winter Bright Simply Scrappin' Kit, take a peek. Aren't they gorgeous?!!!                                                                                                               

Tell a friend! Space is limited so sign up now :)

Stella's Q & A:

Question: Why would I want to come to this class?
Answer: Why wouldn't you?

Question: Is this a beginner, intermediate or advanced class?
Answer: Any - because as a beginner you can learn, as an intermediate you can create without breaking a sweat, and as an advanced card maker just sit back and those cards will make themselves! Come for the fun and enjoy girly time :)

Question: Can I really make 30 cards in a couple of hours?
Answer: Hopefully and, if not, all instructions with color photos will be provided. All materials are pre-cut so you just have to assemble at home if you get too busy having fun and chatting. No worries!

Question: How much fun could I possibly have at this thing?
Answer: Lordy, lordy, you have no idea - come over and play and you'll see!! AND if you can tempt you more... there will be hourly door prizes!!

My godson got his driver's license & now he gets a crazy card!

Stella's "Chop Shop" Method

As a nod to my upbringing in versatile Los Angeles, I use the term "chop shop". It seems to describe what I'm doing here. So easy:

1. Receive a card or invite in the mail and look at it thinking "hmmmm.... aren't those borders nice.... let's cut 'em off and recycle them!"
2. The surgery is complete and the borders have been removed without incident
3. Voila! Old borders are transplanted into new cards thereby adding to their longevity!

These are super fast cards I did in front of the TV while watching football today. I'm putting them in my stash and maybe you'll receive one of them someday ;-)