Stamping with Gail

Craft Fair Projects

I bet you wonder where I've been, huh?  I went to an amazing conference in New Orleans a few weeks ago and when I got home, I immediately got sick - I don't know if it was a cold or a flu-bug or both but it kinda knocked me down for a week.  I still had things to do, though, because people were counting on me, but I didn't have the energy to do alot of what I wanted to do.... but I am pleased to tell that you that I am feeling MUCH better and am ready to go back to doing what I love - crafting and sharing it with YOU!

One of the things that I had to do this past week was to make my (dare I say "famous"?) Hot Pepper Jelly to sell at a craft fair that was held at Southwest Research Institute, where I worked for 25 years.

This year, I had decided to add some fabric draw-string bags for people that wanted a quick cute gift.  I designed the bags to perfectly hold one jar and I think they came out pretty good!

These bags were made with Stampin' Up! fabric and I was able to make 6 from one package.  Sadly, Stampin' Up! dropped the fabric line (sniff....) but there are still some available on the Clearance Rack.

If you are wanting to make some of these bags, cut 2 pieces of fabric 6-1/2" x 18"  (that is about 1/4 of one of our extra-large fat quarters).  Fold each one in half right sides together and stitch the sides with a 1/4" seam allowance.  That will make 2 bags each 6" x 18".  Fold over the top edge about 1/2" and press.  Turn one bag inside out and slip into the other.  Stitch the top edge closed, then make another seam 2" from the top, and another 3/4" from that one, making a 3/4" casing.  Use a seam ripper to open the casing on both seams and insert 2 lengths of ribbon, making a double pull.  Adorable!

I am also making some larger bags for the Alamo Craft Company - the crafter's group there will be stuffing the bags with toiletries and gifts and donating them to a local nursing home.  I am honored to be able to help with that project.

So, are you YOU crafting for the holidays?  Leave a comment below to tell us about it!

Ornament Kit!

Don't you love the snowflake ornaments in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog?  You can make them with the Festive Flurry stamp set and matching framelits (wood: 133284, clear: 133285)).  But here is another option that is EASIER and LESS EXPENSIVE!  A kit that includes what need to make 10 of these beauties!

In each kit, you will receive pre-printed and die  cut cardstock, 10 feet of Soft Sky ribbon, and 40 Large rhinestones - just add adhesive!  And they are only $14.95!  What a deal!

Here's a video on how to put them together:

Order yours today because when they are gone, they're gone!  And don't forget to order your own Silicone Craft Sheet (127853)!

 Festive Flurry Ornament Kit (135813) at my Stampin' Up! Store.

Weekly Deals!

This week's deals include the new Bow Die - yeah!!!!  Look below for what I did with mine.

How sweet is this ornament?  Don't you love how one product can do more than one thing?  You really do need to buy this Bow Die!  Shop my Stampin' Up! Store!

November Stamp Club Projects

Are you a member of my Virtual Stamp Club yet?  Here are the projects that I have for you for this month:

When you are a member of my Virtual Stamp Club, you have lifetime access to videos of me making the projects as well as a complete supply list for the projects.  In exchange, all you have to do is place a minimum $35 order at my Online Stampin' Up! store each month.  That's it!  It can't be any easier, can it? 

Don't just take my word for it, though.... this is what Brenda says:

"You make everything look so “do-able” and I am looking forward to getting a chance to try these projects.  Virtual Club rocks!"

Click HERE for more information or to sign up.

Weekly Deals

Another Week, Another bunch of awesome deals!!!

You can shop for these great deals RIGHT HERE.

Curled Paper Wreath

I've seen these wreaths around for a while and finally got around to making one.  All the directions I have seen say to use 6 sheets of Designer Paper, cut into 1/2" strips, but I think I used about 9 sheets.  Maybe because this is a 14" wreath, or maybe I just made it fuller....

The picture really doesn't do it justice - I will try take another one later.

In the meantime, check out this one by Jill Oslen:

It's made with all red and silver Glimmer paper.  I think I might have to try that one next!

Mini Coffee Cups

Usually, I am a year behind on trends, but I think I'm on track with this one: Tiny, 4-oz hot drink cups that can be decorated and filled with candy or other treats:

• Stamps: Tags 4 You stamp set* (wood: 131820, clear: 131823)
• Ink: Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad (126986)
• Paper: Whisper White (100730) and Island Indigo (122923) cardstock; Winter Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper (132341)
• Other: Bermuda Bay 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (131206); Label Bracket Punch* (132153); 1-3/4" Circle Punch (119850); Big Shot machine (113439); Magnetic Platform (130658); Circles Collection framelits (130911); Sticky Strip (104294); 4-oz cups and lids (I purchased mine online)

*Bundle the stamps and punch and save 15%! (wood mount: 133293, clear mount: 133294)

Let me know if you have questions or want to order any of the supplies to make this cuties!

Christmas Wish List Program

Do you want to make sure that you get lots of Stampin' Up! product under your Christmas Tree this year?  I have a simple and effective way to make that happen!  If you want to be a part of my Christmas Wish List program, just email me and be sure to include your phone number and the best time for me to call.

Free Digital Download

Today only, you can get this extremely versatile digital download free!

Moments Ago (135717)

This would be a great addition to your My Digital Studio software or  whatever digital software you use.  Don't have any?  No problem!  Get My Digital Studio free for 30 days to try it out OR just go ahead and buy it for only $19.95 - it comes with over $500 worth of digital content!  Check out your options HERE.

Frosty's Back!

Some years ago, we had a great stamp set simple called, "Frosty".  Frosty was a favorite for quite a while and then sadly, like the song, Frosty slipped away.... actually, he retired and I sold my very-much used set.  Here is a photo I had from 2007 (I don't know who made it):

Well, I am glad to share that we now have a Little Frosty!!  Same image but really small (less than 2" tall) - a perfect size to go with out Thinlet Card dies (133480 and 133479)!!

Check him out:

And yes!  The adorable hedgehogs are there, too, plus a gorgeous snowflake, and the brand new "Let It Snow" designed to be used with our Bracket Label Punch (132153)

Let It Snow is the 11th set in our 12 set Best of series that we have been offering all this year to help celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 25 years.  Check them all out and order your's today!

• January, Best of Birthdays (132929)
• February, Best of Love (132987)
• March, Best of Flowers (133342)
• April, Best of Butterflies (133345)
• May, Best of Brides & Babies ( 133482)
• June, Best of Greetings ( 133485)
• July, Best of Shelli ( 133488)
• August, Best of Halloween (134381)
• September, Best of Autumn (114390)
• October, Best of Christmas (134384)
• November, Best of Snow (134387)