Organizing Scraps

I don't know about you, but I hate to throw any scrap away that can be used for a card, later.  I was always digging through my scrap box to find just the right color for a project.

I would constantly be deciding is THIS the right blue, or THIS one.  Valuable time was wasted in the search.  I would always have to go get a piece of card stock and match it to make sure it was the right one.

Then, I got this bright idea while browsing through Wal Mart, one day.  I saw a plastic file cabinet for about $20.  I thought....HEY...this would work perfect. So, I bought some hanging files and came home and got them all set up with the names of all the SU card stock colors.

When I had a couple of hours to spare, I sat down and put my file folders tabs in with the names of all the colors of my SU card stock, alphabetically!

Then, each night while watching TV  I sat and started filing all of my card stock scraps.  It took a couple of nights, but I wasn't doing anything, anyway, so I figured I was making good use of my 'down' time.

Here is what I came up with:

It's SOOOO handy right next to my stamp table and I have made a conscious effort to file all my scraps after I am done with them.  Now, it is so easy to look for just the right piece.

Of course, if you use all different kinds of card stock from a lot of different companies, you may have to file just by color and put in dividers or something.

The bottom drawer holds my Tutorials.

I love looking for ways to make my stamp room more efficient for me, without spending lots of money!

Have a great day and don't forget to take time to Paws N Stamp!!

Char

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Finally!!! A new stamp table!!

We have had this kitchen unit for years!!  We bought it over 15+ years ago and had it down in the basement (when we lived on the ranch) for me to use as a shipping table when I was with another stamp company.

Then, 8 years ago, we moved to our present location and we put it in the garage to use for my overflow of stamping/craft supplies and a place to just store extra STUFF.  

Anyway, long story short, when we redid the office/craft room floors last spring, we moved my old huge desk out to the garage and then he didn't want to bring it back in because it was just too big and it was L shaped and it barely fit through the door.  So, ever since I have been using a craft table with no storage anywhere.   It worked, but I found things got piled on top of the stamping surface because there was no room to store anything.

On Saturday, hubby decided that it was time to disassemble and reassemble this unit into my stamp room!!  I was so excited!!!! 

Well, since he was busy taking off the kick plate to lower it....and making some other adjustments, I was busy cleaning out my craft room closet.  I completely gutted the closet and just started over.  Took out the bookshelf and put in Iris carts that I had out in the garage.  (I still want to go through each drawer and condense down)

Here is the finished desk!!  He even put in a desk Grommet so that we could run wires down through the desk instead of having them stretching hither and yon!!

I can't WAIT to actually start stamping on my 'new' desk.  

I am still tweaking the shelves over my desk and in my closet and when I am finished, I'll post a photo!

Today, while I am doing a Stamp A Stack, he is going to put some little shelves in that space above my CD player, to hold stamps I am currently working with.

Have a GREAT day!!!

And,

Don't forget to take time to Paws N Stamp!!

Char Wilson

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Happy Dance, Happy Dance

Today, the little brown truck drove up and delivered this!!!  I have been wanting one for so long but just couldn't justify getting one, since I already have the Big Shot.

Then, I went to my Up-Line's house for a demonstrator meeting and she had both the Big Shot and the Textured Boutique for us to use to make cards.

It was so great to just use one machine for cutting out Framelits and Die cuts and the Textured Boutique for just embossing!  I was hooked!!  I decided that the next time I had to put in an order for supplies I would get this.

I couldn't wait to show it to you!

Remember, you can order 24/7 at my SU website

Have a great day and don't forget to take time to Paws N Stamp!!

Char

Stew Recipe and Card Share

A couple of days ago, I shared a photo of the stew I had made and was asked how I made my stew. (card share to follow)

Well, to be honest, I don't have an actual recipe I follow, but here are the basic ingredients.

I start by putting my stew meat (cut into bite sized pieces) into my crock pot.  I then add the following ingredients:

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 medium onion, chopped

2 ribs of celery, sliced (or I sometimes use celery salt)

2-3 cloves of garlic, minced (or I cheat and use garlic salt)

32 oz Beef Broth

2 cups of baby carrots

4-5 small potatoes, peeled and chopped into bite size pieces (about 3 cups)

I use a 6 qt crock pot and cook on high for about 5-7 hours depending on your crock pot with the lid on.  OR if I am going to be gone all day, then I might put it on low for about 10 hours.

I make a thickening agent with 1/4 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of water and add that to the stew to thicken it up (you can adjust that to your preference) and then add about 1 cup of either frozen or canned corn.

Cook, covered, for about 30 minutes more.  You can also add peas or other veggies....this is just how my family prefers it.

Now for the card share:

You can place your order online 24/7 by clicking here

Contact me if you would like help with placing your order.

Use Hostess Code:

9VVDUBYU

and get a small gift enclosed with your thank you card.

If your order is over $150 do not use the code above but get your hostess rewards.

Have a great day and remember to take time to Paws N Stamp!!

Char Wilson

Tis the Season

Nope, not the season you were thinking of??

I love Fall and Winter because I get to use my crock pot, even more.  My husband makes fun of me because I four crock pots and I just got another one, the end of October, from my older Son who was getting rid of an extra one he had.  BUT, I gave that one to my Granddaughter.  :-)

Yesterday, I put on a big Crock Pot of stew and got busy finishing up my November Card Buffet.  Then, our Granddaughter and her boyfriend came over and brought rolls and we ate dinner and played Pinochle!!  FUN!!!

Now that my Card Buffet is done, for this month, I am getting my projects finalized for my Stamp A Stack that I am taking part in with my Up-Line.

Here is a card share!!  I really love this new set from the Holiday Catalog.  It's called "For All Things" W#135152, C #135155

I used Color Me Autumn DSP (135820) on the side of my Chocolate Chip card.  I then put down a strip of Cajun Craze card stock, that had been cut with Fringe Scissors and a piece of Blackberry Bliss 3/8" stitched Satin ribbon over that.
 I stamped the leaves from the "For All Things" stamp set in Crushed Curry and So Saffron and then fussy cut them and popped them up with Stampin' Dimensionals. I stamped hello Fall from the same stamp set and added the Sizzlets (retired) leaves under the bigger leaves.   Even though, the Sizzlit leaves are retired, there is a similar leaf in the new "Flower Frenzy Bigz L" #133728.

When you place your order with me, please remember to use the current Hostess Code that is on my blog.  UNLESS your total is $150, then don't use it.

If your order is $25 or more, you will automatically receive the current month's Card Buffet (see more information about that on the Card Buffet tab on my home page) and you will also receive a thank you card with a little gift from me in appreciation of your order.

Hope you are making lots of Fall cards and enjoying the Fall weather!!!

Have a great day!!!
And, remember to take time to Paws N Stamp!


Char Wilson
Stampin' Up Website
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Happy November

My favorite time of year!!!  

Now that summer is over, and has been for about a month or so, my most favorite time of year has begun!!

Our annual trek to the Pumpkin Patch happened on October 11th!!  We came home with a couple of pumpkins, some squash and corn.

It's a family dairy farm operated by close friends of ours and it's always fun to see what they have done each year with their pumpkin patch.

I come home and decorate with the gourds and dried Indian corn.  I think I love decorating for the Fall season even more than I do for Christmas.

I decided to keep it really simple this year.

My hubby is fixing us some Acorn squash!!  YUM!!

Now, I can concentrate on Thanksgiving.  

I know that all the Christmas merchandise has been been out in the stores, for weeks, and will continue to grow by leaps and bounds as the weeks go along, but I refuse to succumb and I just take one holiday at a time.

Of course, that being said, it's sort of hard to get your Christmas cards done and out if you wait till after Thanksgiving to start them, so I have already started making mine.

I had a blast making fun Halloween cards and now am creating some Fall/Thanksgiving cards.

On November 8th, I will be joining with my up-line and having a Christmas Stamp A Stack.  It's going to be so much fun!!!

 I also create special cards, each month, for my customers who place a qualifying $25 order, during the month.  It's call the Card Buffet!!

Every month, I create 10 different cards. Three, with a complete full color tutorial and 7 samples.  If you place a $25 or more order, in any given month, you will automatically be sent the Card Buffet via e-mail in PDF and WORD files.  This is my way to say THANK YOU for choosing me as your demonstrator.  

Also, when you place your order, if you use the Hostess Code for the month, you will also receive a little gift from me.

I will post the Hostess Code to my blog, the first of each  month.

The hostess code adds your order to my open workshop, but your order will get processed immediately and sent out to you. You don't have to wait for the workshop to close.

But, IF your order qualifies for hostess gifts, ($150 or more) DO NOT use the hostess code...as I want you to receive the hostess gifts!

To be sure that I can send your gift and/or Card Buffet, be sure to check the box that allows me to contact you, if you.  Otherwise, I have no e-mail address with which to contact you.

You can find out more about the Card Buffet at the top of my Blog under the tab Card Buffet!

Enjoy your day and don't forget to take time to PawsNStamp!!

Char

SU Website

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

I made this card for my September Card Buffet!  I used the Holiday Home set #135095 in the Holiday catalog.  I just placed a 'moon' mask onto my card stock and then sponged all over the top with several shades of yellow and orange.  Then, I created a yellow moon and placed it so that it peeked from behind the houses

The houses were a snap to cut out with the Framelits that coordinate with the set.  Love, love, love this set!!!

A little layering, a bow...and DONE!!

This is such a fun set to play with. I hope it stays around till the next catalog. I am already working on another card for Christmas.  I want to see if I can create a card for each holiday or season using this set.

Today is the last day to receive the Card Buffet with a $25 order.  Tomorrow, I have a whole new Card Buffet for November.

Oh, and by the way, there is a supplement to the Holiday catalog, that just came out on the 20th of this month and it has some great new items, too, but the products are only available while supplies last.  You can go check it out, HERE.

Have a great day and don't forget to take some time to PawsNStamp!!

Char
SU Website

Tuesday Deals and Christmas Stamp A Stack

Once again, it's time for Tuesday Deals!!

Here are the deals for the upcoming week.  They are good until Monday night, November 3rd.

1/16" CIRCLE HANDHELD PUNCH Price: $8.95 $6.71	AUTUMN TRADITIONS KIT - DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Price: $9.95 $5.97	BLUE RIBBON WOOD STAMP SET Price: $28.95 $21.71	DOTTED SCALLOP RIBBON BORDER PUNCH Price: $15.95 $11.96
LARGE SCALLOP EDGELITS DIE Price: $7.95 $5.96	REGALS DESIGNER BUTTONS Price: $7.95 $5.96	WORD BUBBLES FRAMELITS DIE Price: $24.95 $18.71

See them HERE 

I am doing a Christmas Stamp A Stack on November 8th in conjunction with another demonstrator.

If you live near and would like to come, here are the details:

When:  Saturday, November 8th 10:00 a.m.

Where:  Crooked River Elementary School Library

641 NE First Street

Prineville

  This class will include 15 cards (3 each of 5 different designs)

Envelopes included!

Many different techniques Everything is provided for you to make your cards

Cost: $25 prepaid to reserve your seat

Snacks and water will be provided – please bring a sack lunch, if you require one Pre-Registration and payment is required by November 1st.   Please send your $25 fee to me.  You can e-mail me for my address.

Pawsnstamp@centurylink.net

Have a fantastic day and remember to take some time to Paws N Stamp!

Char

Holiday Supplement goes LIVE today

2014 HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENT

Introducing you to the 2014 Holiday Supplement.   It wasn't enough to get an awesome Holiday catalog but SU just released a supplement to the catalog, today!!! 

All of the new items included here are offered on a “while supplies last” basis, so please don’t miss out.  To order any of the products in this wonderful addition to the Holiday Catalog, please go to my Website.

I like to save you time, so here’s a quick link to all the brand new products you can purchase from this supplement:

Many Merry Stars Photopolymer Stamp Set

$15.95

Many Merry Stars Simply Created Kit

$25.95

Project Life December Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set

$15.95

12 Days Of Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set

$26.95

12 Days Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$18.95

Hello December Project Life Card Collection

$9.95

Hello December Project Life Accessory Pack

$14.95

Cherry 6″ X 8″ Project Life Album

$9.95

6″ X 8″ Project Life Envelopes Pages

$4.95

Variety Pack 6″ X 8″ Project Life Photo Pocket Pages

$5.95

Have a great day!!!!

Char

Fall is HERE??

I was so happy when I turned the calendar to OCTOBER!!!  YES, Fall...my favorite time of year!!!  But, although the calendar says October, it has still been in the high 80's.  Although, I have to say, I am enjoying the clear blue skies and beautiful weather. 

Having said all of that.....Happy Fall!!!  What do you think of when you think of the word Fall??

My mind automatically goes to cooking, baking, Fall leaves, pumpkins and eventually Thanksgiving.  But, that's moving right along and I'm not ready to be THAT far into Fall, just yet.

I have been busy working on Fall cards and even sneaking in a few Christmas cards, here and there.  I will be focusing mostly on Christmas Cards for my Card Buffet for November and also December.  Read more about my Card Buffet at the top on the Card Buffet tab.

Here is a simple card I made to welcome in Fall.  It is made with the "Holiday Home" bundle in the SU Holiday catalog. 

This bundle is so much fun!!!  I am going to try and come up with a card for every season, using this stamp set and framelits.

The background was made using the little leaf, tree and pumpkin stamps in the set.

And, I LOVE this ribbon!!!  This particular one is called Hello Honey but it also comes in the other "In Colors"; Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Lost Lagoon and Tangelo Twist.   

Be watching for more of this set in the near future.

Have a great day!!!!

And, I hope you find time to PawsNstamp.

Char

Exciting news about Blendabilities!!

Welcome to OCTOBER!!!  Can you tell I am excited about FALL??

And, I have some good news to share, as well!!
Stampin' Up! has determined that we can use more than just Memento Black Ink with our Blendabilities.  Check the chart below to see what Classic Ink Pads can also be used to stamp your image.  Note that it is still recommended to use only Whisper White Cardstock.

What Sets Them Apart:

• The Stampin' Up! rectangular barrel keeps your markers from rolling away.
• Flat storage helps to maintain the life of each marker.
• Each marker comes with a tip on each end: brush and fine.
• Marker tips are made of nylon, which is superior to polyester which can fray.
• Color-coded caps.
• Stampin' Up! markers coordinate wonderfully with our cardstock and can be used with transparent sheets.

Stampin' Blendabilities are designed to work with our Memento Ink Pad. The markers also work well with several of our Classic Stampin' Pads, noted below.

Keep in mind that colors not listed are prone to smearing and aren't recommended for use with Stampin' Blendabilities. Also, remember that you'll get the best blending results using Whisper White Cardstock and when the stamped image is completely dry.

Classic Stampin' Pads

Always Artichoke
Baked Brown Sugar
Blushing Bride
Calypso Coral
Coastal Cabana
Crisp Cantaloupe
Crumb Cake
Crushed Curry
Daffodil Delight
Garden Green

Hello Honey
Marina Mist
Melon Mambo
Lost Lagoon
Old Olive
Pear Pizzazz
Pink Pirouette
Pistachio Pudding
Pool Party
Pumpkin Pie

Sahara Sand

Smoky Slate

So Saffron
Soft Sky

Tangelo Twist

Tangerine Tango

Tempting Turquoise

Wild Wasabi

Wisteria Wonder

Click on the Blue links to check out some videos on using Blendabilities.

Blendabilities Basics

Blendabilities Features and Benefits

Have a great day!!!

Stamp, Stock and Save

Hi Everyone,

In honor of World Card Making Day, SU has a promotion to help you save on your favorite inks, Card stock and a few selected stamps.

Starting tomorrow, October 1st through October 6th, you can stock up on your card stock and inks and save 15% and 20% on selected stamps.

To order, just go to my website, tomorrow or sometime before the 6th to take advantage of this great deal!!

Remember, too, that if you select me as your demonstrator, and your order is $25 or more in any given month......you get that month's Card Buffet FREE.  Please be sure you check the box to be contacted, or I won't have an e-mail in order to send it to you.

You can read more about the Card Buffet at the tab above.

Have a fantastic FALL day!!!

Char

Fall is around the corner

That's right, Fall is just around the corner. The nights, here, are getting chillier and with Fall comes Halloween.

My Granddaughter LOVES Halloween but mostly anything to do with PUMPKINS.

I made this card for her using the Fall Fest stamp set from SU and the Fun Fall Framelits.
I have had a blast using this set.  Actually it comes in a bundle so you can save some money.
The bundle is 137628 and it is $34.75.  If bought separately it would be $40.90.....so you save $6.15.
I also used the stamp set You Little Furball #134150 clear.
The designer paper I used is part of the new Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper in the new holiday catalog.  LOVE this paper.  See the eyes peeking through the trees??

I just cut out the ghost using my framelit and put some eyes on him....and attached him to the card using Wobble Springs (I purchased from Amazon.com)

The cat, I had to fussy cut.....and added him to the card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

The ribbon is not SU....but some cute ribbon I had on hand....and thought it was appropriate with this card.

SIMPLE!!!!  But, I also used this card at a stamping retreat over the weekend and they liked it.

Another thing I have done with the ghost is to cut him out of Glimmer paper and I have also stamped and embossed him.  So much fun!!!

I have more Fall cards to share with you in the upcoming days.

Stay tuned!!

Oh and since it's Tuesday, don't forget to go to my online store and check out the Tuesday specials.  The new heart punch is on sale.  Also, while you are there, check out the new clearance items.

Have a great day!!
And, take time to PawsNStamp

Char

Summer is over .....and a New Stamp Set is available!!!

It's been an incredibly busy last 30+ days, but it should start slowing down now that my 50 year class Reunion, all the birthday celebrations and summer are pretty much over.  What a whirlwind of activity!!!  Oh well, it keeps me young??

I wanted to share with you a brand new stamp set that just was released and will be available for about 6 months.  It's called "You're Wonderful" and you can read more about it at my SU online store .  I think it's an awesome set.

While you are there, check out the weekly deals.  Several of the punches are on sale.

And, last but not least, there is a fantastic stamp set that is only available to hostesses or customers having a $300 order.  Remember this is in 'addition' to all the other goodies you get for hostessing a party.  It's only available till October 31st. 

To check it out go to my website 

I am off this weekend to attend a stamping reunion with a bunch of gals from a former company we all demonstrated for.  This is our 10th year of getting together.  Lots of fun and fun projects!

Have a great week!!!!!

And, remember to take time to PawsNStamp.

Char