The Stamping Spot

2012-01-30T08:17:00.007-06:00

Well...it has been ALMOST a month since I last posted...but I have a good reason...MAYBE...but before I get into all of that...I will show you my class projects for this week...then I am gonna get REALLY long winded...

Okay here goes...get your reading glasses on...

I got really BUSY getting ready for Leadership...I did lots of swaps...and man did I have a FABULOUS trip down to San Antonio (Jan 17th - Jan 21st)...here is a recap of my adventures...

Tuesday…got bumped from the Grand Hyatt to the Hyatt Regency due to them over booking the Hotel…I know…How does that sound Fabulous…but…we ended up with that nights stay FREE and ½ off the rest of the nights that we were there, FREE Parking ($25.00 per day), FREE Internet and FREE access to the Grand Club which served, Breakfast, Snacks, Cocktails and Desserts throughout the day…so we were really spoiled by the time we left…OH and the Hyatt Regency was RIGHT ON the Riverwalk and ½ block from the Alamo so we got our sight-seeing out of the way!

Wednesday…moved from the Hyatt Regency back to the Grand Hyatt and checked into Leadership…got our CUTE, CUTE bags and then headed back to the hotel to drop off our stuff and went off to breakfast at Cracker Barrel…once we got back we went over to the Convention Center and got our stamps and our make n take packets. We had a cute surprise at our table…a matching little portfolio to our bag, it can hold a notebook and the current mini…We didn’t do much stamping, but when do I ever at an event…Once that was over we went up and had some snacks at the Grand Club and then got ready for Managers Reception. The entertainment was okay, a bit strange for Texas, but entertaining none the less and then once it was over…we all filed out and received a new stamp set that will be in the new catalog in June…it’s a really cute floral set called Bright Blossoms that matches the fabric on our bags…

Thursday…First thing we went up to the Grand Club for Breakfast and I had forgotten to put my jewelry on, and I feel naked without it, so I was heading back to the room after we ate and I was stopped by my friend Dee who I had met last year at Leadership in Nashville…she had met a lady named Meredith on the elevator who was in charge of an event for the Help a Hero Organization…she needed bodies to attend a VIP reception that night and so we were invited…They were going to be giving 10 houses away to Wounded Warriors…on the FINALE episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition with Ty and his Design Team…so of course we ditched our last class and went to the Reception…we saw Ty , Design Team and got to hear Lee Greenwood sing Proud to be an American…there were only 200 people at this event and it was cool…then they took us over to the Riverwalk where they were doing the actual home giveaways…we were seated in the Reserved seating area in the third row…it was a long night of filming, but I got my 15 minutes of fame, and we didn’t get back to the hotel until after 11pm, but it was SO worth it…I had never done anything like that before and I know I will never again…so be watching for that final episode, it will air sometime in December…

Friday…I said when we got up…what Fabulous thing will happen to us today…as everyday had been good so far…got to Leadership as this was the ACTUAL last day of classes and Leadership…we had General Session in the morning and then Lunch, Suzie (my upline) won one of the Card Contests so she received a prize then we headed off to a class then back to General Session where I won Prize Patrol…I won the Apothecary Art stamp set and the matching Framelit dies…of course those were some things that I HAD to have so they are already in my collection, but they were FREEBIES none the less…Here we are with yet ANOTHER FREEBIE...this was an All Attendee Giveaway of the Everything Eleanor stamp set and the new Large Basic Pearls....

Saturday…was bittersweet as I had to say good-bye to Suzie and Brenda as they weren’t staying for the Regional, but of course I did since I was already there…they are hoping for one closer to them later in the Spring…as they only announced Regional’s through March…Back to the Convention Center…we started in General Session it was the largest Regional that SU! Has ever done there were 1400 people there…more than were at Leadership…then we broke up…some did Make-n-Takes and some stayed in Main Stage for a presentation…then we had lunch and swapped places…at the end of the day we all got back together in Main Stage and I won Prize Patrol again…I couldn’t believe it…ANOTHER fabulous perk…I won the Rue Des Fleurs stamp set out of the mini…

I ended up with SO MUCH FREE Stuff here is a complete list:

Bright Blossoms Stamp Set (will be in new catalog)

Loving Thoughts Stamp Set (for Leadership Make N Takes)

Mixed Bouquet (for Leadership Make N Takes)

Lucky Limeade Baker’s Twine (Make-N-Takes)

½ pack of Twitterpated DSP (Make-n-Takes)

Brights Designer Buttons (Make-N-Takes)

Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit with Pink Rhinestones (Make-N-Takes)

Large Pearl Basic Jewels (All Attendee Giveaway)

Everything Eleanor Stamp Set (All Attendee Giveaway – will be available in the new catalog)

Everyday Enchantment DSP (All Attendee Giveaway)

Fresh Vintage Stamp Set (All Attendee Giveaway)

One Big Sale-A-Bration CD (All Attendee Giveaway)

Basic Rhinestones (All Attendee Giveaway)

Basic Pearls (All Attendee Giveaway)

On Board 5X5 Art Journal (All Attendee Giveaway)

Pool Party Ruffles Ribbon (All Attendee Giveaway)

Apothecary Art and matching Label Framelit Dies (Leadership Prize Patrol)

Rue Des Fleurs Stamp Set (Regional Prize Patrol)

Okay…I think that was all we got…when I got home on Sunday…the first thing I did was unpack and put stuff away…I knew if I didn’t do it then it would been days or maybe even weeks before I got it done…so stuff is a bit scattered…as you can see we got A LOT of FREEBIES…makes me excited to go to Convention…and it’s 6 months away…

Then...Once I got home...I got SICK...yep I think sitting out on the RiverWalk, hootin' and hollerin' did me NO GOOD...I got a scratchy throat and then it turned into chest congestion and shortness of breath...FINALLY went to the Dr. on Friday and he sent me to the ER...so that is where I spent my Friday night...but I am on the mend now and starting to feel LOTS BETTER...which is a good thing since I had my FIRST REAL workshop since moving back to Texas on Saturday...I hope everyone had a good time...I know I did...met some new friends and even booked another workshop...YAY...

But I guess I better close this post for now...I have chatted your ears off and I know I have other things that need to be done this morning...

Happy Stampin'

Twila

Jan 2, 2012

2012-01-02T09:01:00.002-06:00

Well...a second day in a row...cannot qualify as a "roll" yet...but I am on my way...let me tell you...today...I DID NOT want to get out of bed...

I woke up at 7:30 which is later than normal for me...as I have been sleeping in these last couple of weeks that the kids have been out of school...and let me tell you...they are going to have a RUDE awakening tomorrow when I have to PRY them out of bed O'Stupid Early...to get them out the door...and SO AM I...but then once they are gone...I can go back to bed...I probably won't...but the option to do it is what is nice...

BUT, this morning...I did get up and got straight into the Studio...I have been working on my cards for class this week and playing with all of my NEW GOODIES...out of the Occassions Mini...y'all can start ordering out of it tomorrow...and let me tell you...it has some FABULOUS stuff in it! Here is a card that I will be teaching this week...

Can't wait to show people how to use the new Framelits in different ways...and those new Hat Pins...LOVE THEM!

Hope everyone has a Happy Monday...Happy Stampin'
Twila

Hello...

2012-01-01T11:31:00.004-06:00

Hello...Hello...Hello...

...Yep...it has been MONTHS since I posted here...but life has been busy...I haven't stopped stamping or teaching classes, but this blog has taken a back seat...but hey, it's a NEW YEAR and I want to start off this year differently...I have stamped lots for classes, but not TOO much for myself...and I NEVER send cards anymore...not to ANYONE...I didn't even send Christmas Cards AGAIN this year...that's TWO years in a row...and that HAS to change...I LOVE this hobby and I NEED to get back to WHY I LOVE IT...The SOCIAL ASPECT...

As some of you know...I WAS a Military Wife...my husband Kirk was in the Air Force and he retired just over a year ago...Now...I LOVED that life and I have found that I am having a bit of a hard struggle adapting to the "real world"...People...it's HARD to make new friends in the REAL WORLD...in the Military and around bases, people come and go, filter in and out and it was easy to meet new people and make new friends...friends that I still have years later...that I appreciate and LOVE...but of course...they are NOT here...not right down the street...do you know I don't know my neighbors...have no idea who they are...TOTALLY not use to that...they never come out of their house...SO...This year...I want to CONNECT...Connect to new friends and Reconnect with old ones...that is my Goal...a little at a time...Meet People...Make New FRIENDS and RECONNECT with my old ones...

You see...I have ALWAYS been a SOCIAL person...I LOVE to have people over, entertain, and especially have friends over to stamp and scrapbook...so that is a GOAL of mine this year...get back to the SOCIAL aspect of stamping and meeting people...back to doing Workshops so that I can make NEW friends...

WISH ME LUCK in 2012...
Twila

Convention Display Samples...

2011-08-12T05:00:00.000-05:00

How about we move now...form my Artisan Award Entries...to my Convention Display Samples...

This is one that I made for Kaitlyn...I took this photo of her the day before she left for England...it wasn't actually on Display at Convention...I guess the colors didn't go with the other things submitted...but that's okay...I have a copy of it...NO BIG DEAL...

I used the Tasteful Trim Die and made some ruffles and accented them with the Basic Pearls...and I stamped directly onto the cardstock with a flower from the Raining Flowers stamp set and then stamped and punched the center out of another flower and mounted it onto the page for the flower centers...I used the Spritzer to add some distressing...and the Jayne's Type Alphabet for the letters

I stamped and layered up the accent flower and of course added more Basic Pearls to finish off the page...also added a bit of the Scalloped Chocolate Chip Ribbon as a transition between the ruffle and the Cardstock...really like how this page turned out...wish people had gotten to see it...OH WELL...now you will...RIGHT?!?

Happy Stampin'
Twila

2011-08-11T05:00:00.000-05:00

Here it is...THE LAST...The last of my 2011 Artisan Award Entries...This one is of my Son Reilly...and I think that this one was my FAVORITE TO DO...Lots of things going on...

This is MINE...the 8.5 x 11...so it is a bit "busier" than the one that I sent to Stampin' Up!...but I still LOVE IT!...the No. 1 Banner...pulls out and there is hidden journaling back there...as you have probably noticed...I am all about the "hidden" journaling...

Here is the 12 x 12 page that was on Display at Convention...see not so SQUISHED...

Lots of collage stamping with the Elements of Style stamp set...

Added some banners over the photo as they are SO popular right now...

AND I LOVE how the button and scallop circles ended up on the page...I added the thread wound around the scallop circles again...with some button accents in the middle...the Pumpkin Pie DIS...it is cut ever 1/4" and rolled up...so there is an added dimension to his page...he has grown up so fast...but I guess I can say that with all the kids...school starts in a couple of weeks and he will be a SENIOR this year...and once he Graduates...he is planning on joining the Air Force...and leaving home too...what's a Momma to do...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

2011-08-10T05:00:00.000-05:00

Kaitlyn's Scrapbook page...This was my second Artisan Award Scrapbook Page...I always do one for each kid...it was a bit harder this year as my oldest wasn't at my beck and call for photo ops...so I had to wait until her Basic Training Graduation to get some photos, but once I did I knew they were the ones I was going to use for her page...

This is the Page that I MADE FOR ME...I scrapbook in 8.5 x 11 and I ALWAYS have...it was the size that I started in 12 years ago...and I haven't ever changed over to 12 x 12 and I probably won't...so my page is a LITTLE different that the one I sent into Stampin' Up! as my entry as I know most people DO scrapbook in 12 x 12 so the one that I sent in was that size this year...

Here it is...on display at Convention...the 12 x 12 version that is...I kept it REALLY simple as I wanted the PHOTOS to stand out...

I used the Courage and Service & Sacrifice stamp sets...along with a couple of alphabets sets...I used the solider as the background image...and stamped and colored again as the Focal Point.

My pictures are Color and Black & White...and several different sizes...this is one of my favorite layouts...I am SO PROUD to go from an Air Force Member...to an Air Force Spouse...to an Air Force Mom...I just wish she were stationed WAY closer...but what mom doesn't...now to do it all again next year with my son...ANYWAY...that will be a WHOLE 'NOTHER scrapbook page...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

2011-08-09T05:00:00.000-05:00

This one is CLEAN & SIMPLE...and VERY white...I kept it that way to show a totally different style that I normally do...

Simple muted background with a POP of bright colors...I intentionally left off the words as I couldn't find anyplace that looked balanced to place them...It was just very clean & simple the way it was...

I added the Basic Pearls for that touch of elegance...This is the LAST of the CARDS from my Artisan Award Entries...come back tomorrow...I will show you a scrapbook page...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

2011-08-08T05:00:00.000-05:00

Well...Yesterday was a bit girly...how about today we go a bit more manly...I really did try to show a WIDE variety of styles this year for my Artisan Award Entries...This one was my more Masculine entry...

I used the Woodgrain Background stamp...I think that this is my FAVORITE background stamp...I actually use it all the time...for manly cards and for floral cards...'cause doesn't wood go with flowers...anyway...Then I added a bit of the First Edition DSP that I ran through the Big Shot with the Tasteful Trim Die...LOVE that Die to...if you don't have it...get it it's very useful...and of course. I distressed and sponged everything...

I used the Wood Sheets and stamped onto it with the Craft ink and then embossed the image with Clear embossing powder...layered it onto some DSP and ribbon, added the saying and the brads...DONE...clean...simple and manly...Kirk really like this one...as it had REAL wood on it...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

2011-08-07T05:00:00.000-05:00

Okay...I REALLY liked this card too...maybe it was my favorite...ALTHOUGH...it did take the MOST time and the LEAST amount of stamping was actually involved...

You see...I got done with all the little details I had added to the heart...and proclaimed the card finished...and realized...there was not ONE BIT of actual stamping on the card...so I went back and added the word...SMILE...

Lots of detail on this card and lots of embellishments...but it turned out SO PRETTY...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Fun...Happy Birthday...

2011-08-06T05:00:00.001-05:00

A Fun Happy Birthday Card...This is another card that I made for one of my 2011 Artisan Award Entries...I thought that I would make a "shaped" card...and this was the end result. I used the now retired Pennant Die and made this cute Birthday Hat...OF COURSE...it is NOT your average card size...but who cares...IT'S CUTE...

I used the now retired Pennant Die and made this cute Birthday Hat...I had to set it aside several times before I declared it FINISHED...but when it was done I was really happy with it!

LOVE the way my little owl turned out...I have had the Owl punch since it came out in the catalog...but I hardly ever use it...Made a couple of banners for my Happy Birthday...and the Owl says...TO WHOOOOOO...on the inside...it says...TO YOU!

I LOVE the POM on the top of the hat...I used the Daisy Flowers die and some DSP to make it...added the Jumbo Brad and a Rhinestone to finish it off...

OVER a week...

2011-08-05T07:29:00.015-05:00

YES...I know it has been OVER a week since I last posted...so PLEASE FORGIVE ME...but this is the Project that was next on this list to show you and I have been DREADING putting this post together...see...I took 46 photos of this ONE project. I am ONLY showing you 14 of the 46, so bear with me as I chat about the photos...there are so many little details...but I have decided to just show you the double page spreads...as getting photos into Blogger is sometimes a REAL PAIN...as you have to load them backwards, because if you don't then you have to move them all around...YEP a REAL PAIN...for me anyway...but that is probably because I don't know that much about it and I am not Blog savvy...BUT ANYWAY...here is what you come to see...

This was my SECOND 3-D project that I entered into the Artisan Award Contest this year...I designed a Mini Album...so go get something to drink and a snack 'cause this is gonna take a while...

Let me talk about the covers...the covers are just wooden photo frames...I used Stampin' Up!'s Wood Sheets and rand them through the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and adhered that to the front cover...I then painted and distressed the wood to make it look old. I also had my husband drill the holes for the binder rings, the Binder rings are covered with tied ribbons, and fabric strips...I then added the fabric flower and a dangle charm made from Hodgepodge Hardware and the Resin Roses that were in the Spring Mini...I even have a Crown charm hanging from the bottom of that...

The inside cover...couldn't just be plain so I added some Crystal Effects and covered it with Glass Glitter. The First Page of the album of course peeks through the cover and tells exactly what the album is all about...Family Photos...I tea dyed the Springtime Vintage fabric and hand-stitched the pocket onto the page...

Now this page has some really great photos of my husband...He is NOT one to get is picture taken...HE HATES IT...but I needed pictures and he complied...he even smiled in one...NOW THAT I was surprised about and I LOVE IT...it has a little tag in the upper left corner that pulls out and has journaling on it...

Now what family album would be complete with out pictures of the families pet...I would like to introduce you to...Dixie Lou Dawg...she is the BESTEST dog ever...of course my opinion may be a little bias since she lives with me, follows me from room-to-room and is one of my bestest pals...but I wouldn't let that stop you from thinking the exact same thing...OKAY...back to the page...On the left, I did a custom template that I designed extending the Top Note die and just traced it onto chipboard and copied it onto the back of the photo...on the Right...I used an Envelope and decorated it...folded the flap towards the back...YEP...it's a pocket and added more photos of Dixie Lou with journaling on the backside.

So...This is the backside of that envelope...the flap that was folded backwards...YEP...I added photos...This is Kaitlyn...my oldest...The flap flips open and there are more photos and journaling...but alas...some photos had to left out...SORRY...I used the Tasteful Trim Die to do the edge on the right and just punched the holes with my Crop-a-Dile...I even added another Crown charm that can bee seen from both sides...

This spread was one of my favorites...it is of my youngest daughter...Colleen...The layout is pretty simple, but my favorite part...you may have to look really close...is the Clear Window Sheet in the middle of the spread that I used the Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder on...and since it is clear you can see through it to the photos on either side when it is turned...I also added some flowers and pearls to BOTH sides of it...but of course those close-up shots are some that I cut out...

Now this layout is one of my son...Reilly...I know the actual photo quality is NOT that great, but I LOVE the action shots...Track is something that he LOVES...he ALWAYS has...while we lived in California...he went to a VERY small school and the track program consisted of Cross-Country only...not what he liked...so moving back to Texas where he can be in the Track program ALL year...he is in heaven...he has track during regular school hours and then practice after school for a couple of hours...needless to say...the boy is ALWAYS HUNGARY!...So this page means a lot...there were some people I didn't know in the background...so i just covered them up with some appropriately placed stars. The page on the right is another envelope, with some photos added...

Here that Envelope on the other side and another spread of my husband...this time doing something that HE LOVES TO DO...go to "The Range"...The Shooting Range...and this time he wanted me to go shooting with him...I don't mind going normally, but it isn't my favorite place to be...I would rather stay in my favorite place...MY STUDIO...and play with my stamps and paper...but I went with him...but the only thing I shot that day were photos...and I got some good ones...There are more photos on the pull out in the envelope along with some journaling.

Here is another layout of Colleen...I took these photos about a year or so ago and they are some of my favorites...the scalloped piece on the left side is another pull out with journaling...and there is another crown charm that I added on the right...

Now this one combines photos of Kirk and Kaitlyn...you see Kirk retired from the Air Force a year ago...and just after Kirk retired...Kaitlyn joined...she had to wait a while for the job she wanted, but it was worth the wait...She went to Basic Training in Jan, Graduated from that in March and then was off to Tech school in Pensacola, FL...she Graduated from Tech School in June and came home for about three weeks before she left for her first duty assignment...She is now stationed at RAF Lakenheath, UK...YEP she is half a world away...in England...but is having fun...she has been there just over a month now and has already been sightseeing in London...and I know there will be more trips in the future...OKAY...back to the album...lots of photos on the left and a larger one of Kirk on the right...I had to strategically place the banner, as we are not suppose to have photos of ourselves in our entries, as to not give away who the entrants are...HOW ABOUT A NAME...YEP...there it was in black and white...blazoned across my man's chest...MOONEYHAM...US AIRFORCE...so I had to cover it up...I added the scallop circle on the right and that is actually covered in fabric and I cut out the little tiny stars and adhered them with Dimensionals...WOW...LOTS about that page...

Another spread with Reilly...this is how he is is most pictures...REALLY SERIOUS...I added a few scallop circles and decorated them with some crochet thread...then added the jumbo brads...the page on the right is a Window Sheet...layered up with the Top Note Die and photos...

This spread...has all the kids...and some silly out-takes...I actually used the photo on the left in my Christmas cards one year...added a few of the Resin roses...on the right...I made a quilt-like pattern with some extra papers and added the Resin rose...

This is the last page in the album...the wrap up...I added the envelope that hold my journaling and decorated the inside back cover just like the front...added a bit of fabric ribbon...tied into a big fluffy bow that peeks out...

YEP...peeks out the back cover...that got the same paint and distressing as the front cover...but no extra wood sheets...this I kept plain...

WELL...if you made it through the ENTIRE POST...KUDOS...I know it is EXTRA long...but there was a lot to see and talk about...if you have any questions, so want to see better photos of anything...let me know...I probably have it...

Now that this massive Post is over...I will be back tomorrow with more...so check back...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Another Artisan Award Entry...

2011-07-25T18:32:00.003-05:00

Here is another Artisan Award Entry...this time one of the five cards that we had to submit...I think that this one was my FAVORITE card...it is very simplistic...but does have a lot of detail...

I used the Printed Petals stamp set...and embossed the Cherry Cobbler flower with Clear Embossing Powder...I then added a Marina Mist circle with some added texture from the Northern Flurries Embossing Folder that was then highlighted with a bit of Not Quite Navy Ink. On top of that I added a POP of Daffodil Delight and a bit of bling with some Basic Rhinestones and a Night of Navy Button. OH THE LEAVES...I can't forget the leaves...I punched them out with the Blossom Petals Builder Punch and then ran them through the Big Shot in the Spider Web Embossing Folder to add the veins. I layered ALL of that on top of SEVERAL rows of the First Edition DSP cut out with the large scallop from the Tasteful Trim Die and my Big Shot...I also used some of the Springtime Vintage Fabric as ribbon to tie a cute and fluffy bow...and OF COURSE...I had to add EVEN MORE BLING...to some of the scallops...

Here is a closer look at the details...and all of that left no room for words...it's an ALL OCCASION CARD...

AGAIN...I think that this one was my FAVORITE card entry...glad that I made TWO...so that I could keep and admire it always...of course in a couple of years as trends and styles shift...I will look back at it and say...WHAT WAS I THINKING?

Happy Stampin'
Twila

2011-07-24T08:38:00.005-05:00

Here is the Artisan Award Scrapbook Page I designed that showcases my youngest daughter Colleen...This page is 12x12...and the photos below are ones that I took at Convention, while it hung on the display boards...

In this photo, I wanted to show you how I took the Top Note Die and made a little pocket to add a couple of wallet sized photos, I also used a little clip and embellished it with some Designer fabric...

In this photo, I wanted to show you a little of the flower, but more of the background...You see I took the Lattice Die, cut it out SEVERAL times from River Rock Cardstock and layered it over some River Rock cardstock that I had wheeled with the Textured Jumbo Wheel in River Rock...so there is a very subtle tone-on-tone effect. The Poppy Parade DSP is some that I made from the line we had last year that was already embossed and you just added the color...LOVED that paper...it ALWAYS turned out SO PRETTY!

A closer look at the flowers...and in case you are wondering...the veins on the leaves were made with the Spider Web Embossing Folder...and the Scallop Trim with the little flowers added...LOTS of little details...which is what I LOVE...

and this one is for ME...I ALWAYS send one to SU! and keep one for myself...and I thought that I would show you the one that I kept for myself, as I am not a 12x12 scrapbooker, but that was the size that I sent to SU! for my AA entry, as that seems to be the norm, and I wanted to up my chances of winning this year...I scrapbook in 8 1/2 x 11 and ALWAYS have...I LOVE the more compact size...so that is what I did here...I downsized it a bit and left off the wallet sized photos...it still works and it is still beautiful...

Now to hang it as part of my window curtain in my studio...it is time to change out my pages...My AA and Display Stamper Pages from last year have been up for a long while now...time to put those away and put up new ones...I know I will enjoy seeing this one for a long time...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Quick one...

2011-07-23T22:22:00.004-05:00

Just a quick post tonight so I can show you the other two projects for my Wednesday class this week...

This was the VERY first thing that I wanted to make when I came home from Convention...and it only took me about 24 hours to get it done...TOO CUTE...and I have made another one too...for a baby gift...I will show that one to you in a few days...so keep checking back for it...

I LOVE the Doily stamps in this years catalog...and was really happy that we could pre-order them...which OF COURSE...I did...I had to wait until I placed my first catalog order last week...I always wait until after convention...as they show us such neat stuff...anyway...I had to wait to order the Hello, Doily background stamp...which I did order and now have in my possession...now to just get all the stamps that I earned at Convention and the few that I have purchased...MOUNTED...

Back to the card...this card uses the Delicate Doily stamp set, but with a modern twist...super simple, but very pretty...

Check back tomorrow...as I will be posting one of my Artisan Award Scrapbook page entries...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Busy...Busy...Busy...

2011-07-22T06:47:00.004-05:00

Wow...has it been a BUSY three days...and I have about 10 minutes before I have to walk out the door so this will be SUPER QUICK...

Tuesday...I finished up my Make n Takes via Skype with my friends from California as I didn't get them finished at Convention...to tell you the truth...I didn't even bother to start them at Convention once I heard that we couldn't get them done...but I am SO PROUD of myself that they are actually DONE...yep...I said DONE...as I have learned from the MANY Stampin' Up! events that I have attended over the years that if the Make n Takes don't get finished at the event...they NEVER get finished...so hopefully now that bad habit has ENDED!

I also designed the cards / projects for next weeks Card Class

WEDNESDAY...early morning...I prepped for my classes...and held my weekly Card class...Here are the cards/ project that we made this week...

After my morning class was held I started prepping for my first class at a Local store...I was cutting away...Lots of paper to cut, for the Mini Album I had designed...it is so cute and the theme of my class every month will of course be STAMPS...I finished up all the cutting on Wednesday evening just in time for bed...

THURSDAY...up at 5:30, which is my normal time, by the way...so I didn't get up early or anything...and I started in...working on my project for class...Class is tonight...I haven't taught at this store before, so I was a little nervous...I need to finish prepping and kitting the Mini Album, so I thought that I would make one as I went to make sure that I was packing up EVERYTHING that was needed...there is nothing worse than forgetting something...which I ALWAYS do...its a running joke with me, once you get to know me...that at a class or workshop...I always forget at least once thing...now to just figure out what it is...but I did good last night...the only thing I forgot was the order that I was suppose to drop off to a customer who was meeting me at the store...but I caught her before she left home...YAY...no wasted trip for her...ANYWAY...my Mini Album class last night went GREAT and I hope the ladies had a good time...they seemed to...some had stamped quite a bit before and some had not, but they all LOVED the little book...I am teaching the same class next week to a FULL house so it was a nice trial run...

OOPS...my time is running short, so I will leave you with this CUTIE...this is a card that we will be making in Wednesdays Card Class...

Come Join the Fun...
Happy Stampin'
Twila

WOW...Spotlighted,,,along with others...

2011-07-19T06:22:00.003-05:00

I am so EXCITED this morning...I woke up...was checking out the blogs that I normally read...and Shelli's is one of them...and of course she is talking all about Convention...and the FABULOUS time that was had by all...and as I scroll down through the photos...this one pops out at me...

...and it's because I am in it...of course there are others there also...but me...I am there...right in the FRONT ROW...this was at the VIP Meet & Greet...there was a REALLY long line to meet and talk with Shelli and I was in the front of the line to do that...but they wanted to get a group picture of all the VIPers...those are the people who recruited someone during the month of April...it was a REALLY LONG line (like 200 people) and people started leaving...then more and more people left and at the end of the two hour Meet & Greet...we were all that were left...the Die Hards...yep just 14 of us were left for the Group photo...but I am in it...and SO HAPPY that I stuck around...it was a very relaxing place that VIP lounge...full of comfy couches and lots of snacks, treats, and the lemonade...now that was YUMMY...

BUT...I know that you don't come here to here me go on and on about the mundane things I do...you want to see some stampin'...BUT...I have some things to take care of this morning...and an appt to attend, so check back later...I will get another Artisan Award Entry up sometime this afternoon...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Wednesday Card Class...

2011-07-18T22:19:00.005-05:00

Here are the cards and project we will be making at THIS WEEK'S Card Class...it will be a FUN time and I have plenty of news and swaps to show you from Convention...Please RSVP for this class by Tuesday night so that I can prep accurately...

Class Details...Wednesday 10:00-12:00 OR 6:30-8:30...$15.00 per person...no supplies needed...as everything is provided for you...I live in Ft. Worth, so if you are local...don't hesitate to come...

Don't miss out...come and join in on the fun...and as always...you are welcome to bring a friend...

Happy Stampin'

Twila Mooneyham

Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

Fort Worth, TX 76131

E-MAIL: twilamooneyham@hotmail.com

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Artisan Award 3-D...Present for Shelli...

2011-07-18T20:09:00.008-05:00

Here are the up close and personal photos of ONE of my Artisan Award 3-D Entries...as I have said before I have entered EVERY year...and I always make multiples...one for me...one for Stampin' Up!...I do that with everything I make...I figure a piece of paper cut in half makes TWO cards right...so it's just as easy to make two as it is to make one...that way when one gets sent off into the wild blue yonder...I will still have one to show off and say...SEE WHAT I DID!!!...well this year on THIS project I had three of the Chargers...yep...it's a plate charger...one that I found in an antique store a few years ago...about three to be exact...and they only had three of them...I figured it was perfect for me as I could do something home Decory (is that a word) with them as I had three kids...one for each right...so I snatched them right up...paid my money...they weren't expensive as they were NOT antiques...just looked a bit shabby...just how I liked them...and I took them home...

Fast Forward...THREE YEARS...and a MOVE...there they still sat waiting for me to do something with them...when inspiration struck...and this is what spewed forth....

Here is a closer look at some of the details...it is really very simple...and MUCH PRETTIER in real life...

A fluffy bow and a bit of shimmer with the Smooch Top Coat...and you can see some of the pearls that I used to accent the circle and the charger...

Here is a closer look at the Fifth Avenue Floral Flowers...I stamped them onto the Neutrals DSP Stack papers and cut them out then added a bit of shading with my WaterColor Crayons...even added a bit of shimmer with the Smooch Top Coat...

I LOVE the way this project turned out and will have it hanging in my Stamp Studio REALLY soon...I am glad that I waited the THREE years until the appropriate inspiration struck to make this project...it turned out JUST RIGHT!

As always...let me know if you have any questions...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Artisan Award FINALIST...YAY!

2011-07-18T07:47:00.006-05:00

Once again this year I entered the Stampin' Up! Artisan Award Contest...I have been a FINALIST several times and was once again chosen as a FINALIST this year...This year I had an idea for one of my entries and as I was making it I KNEW that I would be making THREE of them...you see...I ALWAYS make one for Stampin' Up! and I make one for me to keep, because it is a LOT of hard work and I don't want to have anything to show for it once it is over as ALL entries become the property of Stampin' Up!, SO...I make one for me to keep...anyway...for THIS project I KNEW that I was making THREE...ONE EXTRA than I usually make...I had decided to give one of these to Shelli...I knew that the vintage shabbiness of it would suit her...I gave it to her during the VIP Meet & Greet...here are the photos...

In the first one she is starting to open her present...who doesn't like presents...and I know she receives a ton of little gifts at Convention...we are all grateful to her for founding this wonderful company...

As you can see...I am a little nervous...IS SHE GOING TO LIKE IT???

OKAY...I got a WOW...and I am happy...

Shelli & I at the VIP Meet & Greet...with one of My Artisan Award Entries...I hope she hangs it on the wall somewhere and enjoys it...

I will be back later this afternoon with another post...I will have better photos of this BEAUTIFUL Wall Art...if you have ANY questions between now and then...don't hesitate to ask...they all go to my e-mail and I will get them answered...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Gallery Idol...No Finalist...

2011-07-10T12:17:00.002-05:00

Well...I entered ONE card into the PaperCrafts Gallery Idol Contest this year...I wasn't a finalist, but I liked it SO much that I taught it in a class and I wanted to show it to ya'll...it is SUPER SIMPLE, but CUTE...doesn't use anything that is NEW...but I REALLY liked how it turned out...

Here is a closer look...

Well...I hope you like it as much as I do...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Auto Post that DIDN'T Post...

2011-07-09T19:32:00.003-05:00

Well...I had AutoPosts set up for the last couple of days, but apparently that was a HUGE BUST as they didn't post...so here are the cards...They are the other two cards that I taught in class this last week...I case'd them both from other blogs, but I have no idea which ones as I just did a general sketch of the card into my notebook that sits beside my desk...

I am off to continue working on my swaps...check back tomorrow for the card that I entered into the PaperCrafts Gallery Idol contest...it didn't make the Top 20, but it is SIMPLE and CUTE...just the way I like them...sometimes...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Delicate Doilies...

2011-07-06T11:46:00.004-05:00

One of my FAVORITE new stamps sets in this years catalog is Delicate Doilies...I am one for Shabby and Vintage, but I also love clean and simple with a POP of color...and this set can do it all...

Here is a closer look at the color blocked sentiment...

I taught this one in my Wednesday Card Class today...it was QUICK & CUTE...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Best Freinds Forever...

2011-07-05T10:34:00.003-05:00

Another NEW stamp set from the Convention sets today...this one is called Best Friends Forever...I REALLY like all of the stamps in this set except the 'BFF' stamp...I probably won't be using that one very much...really wish it just said friend(s)...but I didn't design the set...I also used another NEW stamp set called Friendly Phrases...and I case'd this card right from the catalog again today...Page 204...

Here is a closer look at some of the details...

Hope this card inspires you to get out your Idea Books and Create...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Easy Events Today...

2011-07-04T12:22:00.004-05:00

Today I thought that I would have a change of pace and use the Easy Events Stamp set instead of Raining Flowers...I LOVE this little snail...he is SO cute...I custom mounted this stamp set, so the sayings are mounted on the ends of my wood blocks instead of underneath the images...so I can use the images / sayings alone without having to be especially careful about how I ink up the stamp...

Here is a closer look at my FAVORITE image in the set...and the card of course...

I case'd this card right from the catalog...Page 17...A whole new catalog of inspiration...LOVE IT!

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Another Raining Flowers Card...

2011-07-03T12:57:00.002-05:00

Vintage and Shabby Chic...this time around...found a card in the new issue of Papercrafts that I liked so much that I cased it...of course...I only used SU! products on mine...and NEW stamps sets...I LOVE how it turned out...

Here is a closer look at the details...and the teeny tiny pearls...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

More NEW stamps...

2011-07-02T09:13:00.004-05:00

How about another preview of some more NEW stamps...on this card...I used the Raining Flowers, Friendly Phrases and Good Grid stamp sets from the NEW catalog...that little Good Grid stamp...ONE OF MY FAVORITES...I used it quite a bit on my display samples...I am SO GLAD that they sent it to me to use...one less stamp for me to purchase...

Here is a closer look at the focal point of the card...I used quite a few Basic Rhinestones scattered around to complete the card...and added a fluffy Real Red Satin bow...

...and just to let you know...if you haven't already heard, Stampin' Up! is now having a STARTER KIT PROMOTION...here are some of the details...YOU can become a DEMONSTRATOR for JUST $99

Date: July 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details:

Starting July 1st (noon, MT), you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit--(valued at $185)--comes with the following high-quality products:

Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
Note Cards (20)
Clear-Mount Block C
Blender Pen (1)
SNAIL Adhesive
Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Of course there are more perks and details, but as not to overwhelm anyone reading...those are the basics...and of course you can change stamps and ink pads like always and there are other things... SO...as always...let me know if you have any questions...I am more than happy to answer them...

Happy Stampin'

Twila

WOW...BUSY three months

2011-07-01T07:19:00.006-05:00

WOW...has it been a BUSY three months...At the beginning of April I was working feverishly on finishing up my Artisan Award Entries...then, I was asked to be a Display Stamper for Convention again this year, so I got busy making the samples for the Display Boards...My daughter Kaitlyn came home on leave for a short visit last month...before she left for her two year assignment overseas...she is now stationed in England...so I have been a busy girl...but hopefully things have settled a bit and I have some new GOALS set in place...and one of them is RIGHT HERE...on my BLOG...One of my GOALS this catalog year is to post on my blog...EVERYDAY...I have a lot...and I mean A LOT of cards saved up over the last few months, as even though I haven't been posting...I have still been teaching a weekly card class...so I have PLENTY of things to show...plus since I WASN'T chosen as an Artisan Award Winner AGAIN this year I also have those entries to show you guys...so lets get started...

Here is a card i whipped up SPECIAL just this morning...I thought of this one as I was falling asleep last night and got up bright and early this morning and whipped it out...it uses a BRAND NEW stamp set called EASY EVENTS...that is available TODAY in the NEW catalog...

Here is a closer shot of the details...

As always let me know if there is anything you need...the NEW catalog is going live today...if you would like a hard copy just let me know...

Twila

Third Class Card...

2011-04-05T07:59:00.003-05:00

Here is the third and final card for this weeks Card Class...this one is VERY simple...just a bit of embossing and then bleaching...and of course a bit more of the bow tying practice...

Here is a closer look at some of the card details...

Sorry to be quick today, but I am off to run some errands...including going to the Commissary...that's the grocery store to civilians...and then I need to get back into the Studio...I am working on some projects with a LOOMING DEADLINE...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Second Card...

2011-04-04T08:45:00.003-05:00

Here is the second card for this weeks Card Class...it's a fairly simple card, but it has a really cool background technique...that I can't wait to teach...and OF COURSE...it's easy...

Here is a closer look at the background of the card...And I thought we would also get in some bow-tying practice this week...as ALL three cards have actual bows on them instead of just knots...aren't they pretty...I love a fluffy, pretty bow...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Another Challenge...

2011-04-01T08:09:00.002-05:00

Another Challenge turned into a class card...this time it was a COLOR challenge...

We were challenged to use...

Pink Pirouette
Certainly Celery
Crumb Cake
Early Espresso
and
Whisper White

I did it...I squeezed ALL those colors in AND used a technique...how's that for some skill...

I think it turned out REALLY cute...and again...it is one of the cards for next weeks class...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Class Cards...

2011-03-31T06:50:00.004-05:00

Just a QUICK post today...lots of errands to get to...Here are my class cards for next week...can't wait to teach these techniques...if you are in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area and are interested in taking classes, having fun and learning new tips and techniques...please contact me...my contact information is over to the right and I would LOVE to have you attend...

I will be posting the individual cards as the week goes by...so check back for more details ...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

TWO DAYS...

2011-03-30T07:24:00.004-05:00

TWO DAYS LEFT...of Sale-A-Bration...

We're getting down to the wire with Sale-a-Bration. It all comes to an end on Thursday, March 31st...That's just TODAY AND TOMORROW. Still enough time to take advantage of all the free products. With every $50 purchase, you can choose a free product from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.

During Sale-a-Bration the Starter Kits are on sale 15% off the regular price. Choose either the Standard Starter Kit or Digital Starter Kit and save $15% ($148.75)

By signing up now...you'll get a popular assortment of Stampin’ Up! Products at nearly half-off the total retail value!

There is no better time to get the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit than this last week of Sale-A-Bration. You'll receive a great promotional deal that you are able to customize.

You'll receive a 15% discount and an additional FREE product bundle worth $50.

119883 Heart to Heart (or any punch), on page 202 in the Idea Book & Catalog
120806 Something Special Simply Sent (or any Simply Sent) on page 183 in the Idea Book & Catalog
117114 Live, Laugh Love stamp (or any Simply Sent Stamp) on page 183 of the Idea Book & Catalog
121620 Color Coach on page 165 of the Idea Book & Catalog

I LOVE FREE stuff, don't you??

Here are the details - Save 30% on your first product order of $150 or more (placed within 45 days), plus earn hostess rewards.

(Not to mention eligibility to place a preorder beginning April 1, 2011, from the brand new Stampin' Up! Summer Mini catalog.)

IT'S GOOD TO KNOW: There's no penalty to drop and you keep the kit and everything you purchased at a discount! You'll enjoy full demonstrator privileges through June 30, 2011. To remain active beyond June 30, 2011, $300 in product sales is required - including your own purchases!

Starter Kit ships FREE.

Feel free to contact me for more information, but be QUICK or you can just go to my website HERE and and sign up...don't wait!

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Third Class Card...

2011-03-29T07:45:00.003-05:00

Third card for class this week...again our theme is Watercoloring...on this card I used the Watercolor Pencils...now they aren't my Favorite way to watercolor, but you do get some really great depth of color...

Here is a closer look at the focal image...I even used a technique that I taught a couple of weeks ago...masking, but I doubled up on it and used TWO colors this week...it made the sun image really shine...

Hope you like this weeks cards...I know that I liked making them...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Another Sketch Challenge...

2011-03-28T07:58:00.004-05:00

Here is another card that I designed for a Sketch Challenge...I think that I am really liking sketches...the layout...all done for you...you just get to choose the colors, stamps and embellishments that you want to use and design away...sometimes the hardest part...is getting everything to fit on the card...the sketch takes that issue out of the equation...

I really like how this card turned out...I LOVE the color combination...the colors are BOLD, but they all work together really well...Pacific Point, Old Olive, Real Red and Whisper White...

Here is a loser look at the focal point...I used Crystal Effects to make the Real Red flowers shine...

Hope you enjoyed the card today...it is one that I will be teaching in class this week...we are learning about Watercoloring techniques...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Sketch Challenge...

2011-03-25T22:06:00.003-05:00

Well...I decided to work on my cards for next weeks class and a friend of mine...HI GAIL...had sent me a link earlier in the week to a website with a sketch challenge that has a different sketch posted every week...so I decided to play with that a bit today, with-in the parameters of my class for next week...the theme is Watercoloring...here is the card that I made...

And here is a closer look at the sparkly goodness of the watercolored rose...

I know that the lighting isn't the best, but it is after 10pm and there isn't any natural light at that time of night...but believe me...it is so pretty in person...

Hope you like it...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

2011-03-25T06:56:00.003-05:00

Here is a card we made a few weeks ago in class...I showed everyone how to make the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder a bit smaller...so you can use it as a focal point rather than around the WHOLE card...it is one of my FAVORITE embossing folders...

Here is a closer look at some of the details of the card...

We did a bit of watercoloring and masking...we also used the Lattice Bigz Die with some Patterned DSP and a bit of Daffodil Delight grosgrain ribbon to finish it off...

Also...had a bit of a shock today...a good one though...as many of you know I do my own fair bit of blog surfing...I have my favorites that I check out everyday through Google Reader...much to my surprise...this morning when I check out one of them...there was my name...she had actually typed it out with her own two little hands...I was so honored...she said that I was "talented"...of COURSE...I liked that TOO...remember this card...

Well...it is the one that she...Ms. Diana Gibbs...based hers off off...here is the link to her post that has my name in it...so go and check it out...CLICK HERE...did you click...did you read it...did you see my name???

Any way...hope you have a GREAT Stamping day...I know mine started out FABULOUS and I hope to keep it that way...now I am off to work on some stamping goodness...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

SUPER SIMPLE...

2011-03-22T13:05:00.004-05:00

How about another card....I taught this one in class a couple of weeks ago...I taught a class on Masking...

I really LOVED how this card turned out...SUPER SIMPLE...but the color combination is FANTASTIC...here is a close-up...

Did a little masking along the bottom edge with a Post-it note so that the stems of the flowers would be straight...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

2011-02-25T21:11:00.005-06:00

WOW...it has been a LONG while since I checked in here...and I have been a bit busy...well..I have been a bit busy only sometimes...other times...I'll admit it......just PURE LAZY...but I figured it was time to get back into the habit of posting...

To be honest...I got a bit discouraged about posting...I LOVE to share my work with others...but I LOVE the feedback that I get in person...I LOVE sharing here...as I know that it gets my projects and cards "out there" but I get NO FEEDBACK...so I get discouraged...I met a lot of people last month at Leadership who knew who I was through my Blog and I appreciate the fact that they sit through all of my rambling that I do sometimes...like now...and that they get something...a bit of inspiration...out of something that I have created...

SO I have come to a decision...I need to go back to the beginning...back to WHY...MY WHY...the reason that I started this blog was for me to share my projects with others...I keep hoping that someday people will start leaving comments...but until...if and when that ever happens...I just need to do this for me...and ENJOY the process...SO...on that note...here is WHY YOU COME HERE...bring on the projects...

I will start sharing the cards that I make for the card class that I teach once a week...eventually we will be caught up...and I will have to stamp more often..Imagine that...

This card was designed using the Border Punches for the background and I pulled the color combo from the Color Coach...LOVE THAT THING...I also used the Printed Petals stamp set...please ask if you have any questions...I am more than happy to answer them!

Leadership Conference

2011-01-17T09:25:00.007-06:00

WOW...what a WHIRLWIND last week was...BUT...I had a FABULOUS time in Nashville, TN. I arrived on Tuesday afternoon to cold temps and snow showers...but that didn't stop us from getting a cab and checking out down town Nashville. We ate, shopped and stopped for hot-chocolate. Then went back to the hotel as it had been a LONG day and I had swaps to finish...

The next morning we changed hotels...did I mention that we had gotten bumped from the Gaylord as they had over-booked their hotel...I have NO IDEA how that happens anymore...don't they have computers...don't computers do math...I made my reservations back in July...anyway...we moved hotels and checked into the Gaylord...our rooms weren't ready yet so we stowed our luggage and walked around the hotel...got totally LOST...had NO IDEA where we were at...that place is HUGE!

Once we received the call that our rooms were ready we hiked across the hotel and went in...we were chatting as we entered the two separate rooms and I said I'll open the door...as they were "adjoining", walked in looking for a door...you guessed it...NO DOOR...par for the course of my stay in Nashville so far...Got bumped to another hotel...No adjoining room, which we had specified on our reservations and specifically requested again at check-in...so I called down-stairs...it will be a bit before our REAL rooms are ready...so we went back out for more exploring of the hotel. Another phone call...we are finally able to settle in our ADJOINING rooms...

Now it is time to start getting ready for the Manager's Reception...can't wait to attend that...it was one of my MAIN REASONS for wanting to go to Leadership...it is such a perk and Stampin' Up! spoils us...so I changed...you know I had to...and got ready to have a wonderful time...we got down to the reception area where we were suppose to wait for the buses. While we were waiting the Stampin' Up! staff handed out cowboy hats they had embellished with our Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon and our Antique Brads...Here is a photo of me waiting in "The Loading Zone"

We had NO IDEA where we were headed...but it was soon revealed...the WildHorse Saloon...they had these horses everywhere...they were so cute...this one was a bit "tipsy"

This one was just so manly....and I couldn't resist giving him a little peck on the cheek...

There was LOTS of great music and dancing and one of my roomies caught TWO T-Shirts that they were throwing to the line-dancers and she gave me one of them...here is the back of it...

I am so happy to have it...I will wear it often around the house while I am getting ready for classes and events...I had already taken photos of another shirt as I KNEW I would never remember who the bands were that we had been listening too all night... As things wound down for the night we headed back to the hotel and when we got off of the bus we were handed a brand spankin' new stamp set...stickin' cute...can't wait to use it...and then once we got inside the hotel we received out Leadership Bags...OH MY GOODNESS...now ya'll know...I have a love for three things besides my family...SHOES, JEWELRY, and PURSES...look at this BAG...I LOVE IT...and it is one that I will actually use...

Well...This post is SO LONG...that I will end it now...and continue on with my Leadership saga tomorrow...Those of you that I saw and chatted with at Leadership and those of you that I didn't who read my blog...let me know...leave a comment...let me know you are out there...sometimes...okay a LOT of the time I think I am just jabbering to myself...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Wednesday's Class...Jan 19th...

2011-01-16T21:23:00.003-06:00

Wednesday's Class...Jan 19th...

We will be making more projects...OF COURSE...Here they are...Sorry they are being posted late...but I was away. I was visiting Nashville, TN and attending the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference...it was a WONDERFUL conference and I am EXHAUSTED but EXCITED to show you all the new tips, tricks I saw and learned. Anyway...Here are the projects for Wednesday, Jan 19th...

How cute are these projects...now, I know what you are thinking...they don't really have much in common color-wise...BUT if you look they DO all have something in common...They ALL USE THE SCALLOP ENVELOPE DIE...in this class we will be making a Treat Box, a Mini Album and a Super Cute Card.

I hope you can join me on Wednesday, Jan 19th from 10:00-12:00 or 6:30-8:30 for this class...it is going to be fun...please RSVP by Tue, Jan 18th so I can prep for class...please feel free to bring a friend or two and to pass this information on to anyone who might be interested...my contact info is to the right...

Happy Stampin'

Twila

CLASSES / KITS FOR SALE...

2011-01-08T10:23:00.021-06:00

Well...It's time...time to release my classes to the world. I am currently in the middle of my Open House so my customers are having the opportunity to schedule their days to make some of these projects, but it wouldn't be fair if I only offered them to my "locals"...SO I am posting them here...and offering them to ANYONE who would like to purchase a "KIT"

Now, let me explain how I will be doing this...the kits will include photos of the finished product and a finished photo of the page if it is an album...and there will be step-by-step instructions for each page / item. You will basically assembling the project. Here are the kits that I have released for sale for the Occasions Mini...

LOVE CANDY HOLDER + CANDY...$20.00

(Includes Priority Flat Rate Shipping)

WASHER NECKLACE...$20.00

(Includes Priority Flat Rate Shipping)

PS...I LOVE YOU LAYOUT...$40.00
(Includes Priority Flat Rate Shipping)

SPRING BANNER...$55.00
(Includes Priority Flat Rate Shipping)

CELEBRATE MINI ALBUM...$60.00
(Includes Priority Flat Rate Shipping)

THINGS I LOVE JAR & MINI ALBUM...$55.00
(Includes Priority Flat Rate Shipping)

THESE CLASSES / KITS WILL NOT START SHIPPING UNTIL AFTER JAN 25th...as that is when my customers will start taking their classes. It will give me a chance to get everything kitted and ready to mail...as I will be in Nashville for Stampin' Up!'s Leadership Conference next week...

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments...my contact information is over to the right...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Wednesday Class...Jan 5th...

2010-12-29T08:59:00.003-06:00

Wednesday's Class...Jan 5th...

We will be making more cards and...THIS...This is ONE of the THREE projects we will be making...

How cute is this...YEP...we will be making this CUTE cupcake...and the best part is...it opens up and you can put something inside and give it as a gift...there will be TWO more projects of course, but with the time crunch of wanting to get this post up...SO...

I hope you can join me on Wednesday, Jan 5th from 10:00-12:00 or 6:30-8:30 for this class...it is going to be fun...please RSVP by Tue, Jan 4th so I can prep for class...please feel free to bring a friend or two and to pass this information on to anyone who might be interested...my contact info is to the right...

Happy Stampin'

Twila

Class Reminder and Sneak Peek...

2010-12-20T11:46:00.005-06:00

Just a quick reminder about class on Wednesday…Please RSVP by tomorrow night so that I can get everything prepped…also please let me know if you will be attending the morning 10-12 class or the evening 6:30-8:30 class…here are the cards we will be making…

Now onto the SNEAK PEEKS…I have been SUPER BUSY in my Studio the last couple of days designing things for my upcoming classes in Jan / Feb / Mar and I have created some fabulous things…I couldn’t wait to share them so here they are…

THINGS I LOVE…This one is a cute little Tag Mini Album…each page is different and it is being stored in a fabulous dressed up Jar…even the Jar has a surprise in store for you that isn’t shown here…Total Cuteness…

CELEBRATE…Another Mini Album…now if you like the outside of this album…you are going to fall in LOVE with the inside…it gets EVEN BETTER…with every page flip…

These are just TWO of the MANY projects that I have planned for my upcoming classes in Jan / Feb / Mar…My Open House is scheduled for Jan 7^th and 8^th…now go and get your calendars and pencil me in on one of those dates…The rest of the projects will be released on that date…it’s only a bit over TWO weeks away…so much to do…I can’t wait to show ya’ll everything…HECK…I can’t wait to help ya’ll make your own…that is what I LOVE the most…showing others how to make stuff…SUCH FUN…

I hope you enjoyed the sneak peeks…and I hope to see you in class on Wednesday, don’t forget to RSVP…and as always if there is anyone you know who might be interested in any of this information…please do not hesitate to pass it on…I would appreciate it!

If any of you would like to be on my e-mail list...my contact information is over to the right...just shoot me an e-mail and I will happily add you...

Happy Stampin'

Twila Mooneyham

Wednesday Card Class...Dec 22nd...

2010-12-17T10:45:00.005-06:00

.We will be making more cards...These are the three cards we will be making...

This one is a Pull-Out...the piece in the envelope on the front pulls out…we even make the envelope...On this one we will be also be using a wheel to do a bit of background stamping.

How about some Black Magic…yep that is the technique I will be showing you on this card...I LOVE the way this looks on really dark cardstock…BEAUTIFUL!

This one is a just FUN...but of course I always try and teach you something you might not already know how to do…so on this one we will be doing a bit of coloring with Craft Ink…which gives you a really nice saturated color on any color of cardstock...

I hope you can join me on Wednesday, Dec 22nd from 10:00-12:00 or 6:30-8:30 for this class...it is going to be fun...please RSVP by Tue, Dec 21st so I can prep for class...please feel free to bring a friend or two and to pass this information on to anyone who might be interested...my contact info is to the right...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Wednesday Card Class...Dec 15th..

2010-12-09T08:15:00.006-06:00

Wednesday Card Class...Dec 15th...We will be making MOVEMENT CARDS...These are the three cards we will be making...

This one is a Circle Spinner Card...On this one we will be doing a bit of Water-coloring along with learning how to make the Circle Spinner.

This one is a Surprise Pop-Up Card...On this card we will highlight our sentiment by hiding it underneath the hidden panel...we will also be using some Basic Rhinestones and I will show you how to move and place those little items exactly where you want them to be...

This one is a Double Slider Card...it's another surprise when you pull up the back panel that there is an extra slider coming up from the front panel...Can't wait to show you how to make this card...

I hope you can join me on Wednesday, Dec 15th from 10:00-12:00 or 6:30-8:30 for this class...it is going to be fun...please RSVP by Tue, Dec 14th so I can prep for class...please feel free to bring a friend or two and to pass this information on to anyone who might be interested...my contact info is over to the right...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Wednesday Card Class...Dec 8th..

2010-12-06T07:23:00.007-06:00

Wednesday Card Class...Dec 8th...Sorry this is coming out SO late...I had GRAND plans...but was LATE in getting them taken care of...

Want to make a few last minute Christmas Cards? We will be using the Tags til Christmas stamp set on EVERY card...These are the three cards we will be making...

On this one we will be doing a bit of Embossing with the Big Shot and I will show you how to get PERFECT Banner ends EVERY TIME...and I will even show you how I make bows...and if I have showed you before...now is the time for you to practice...

On this card we will be using the punch to highlight our sentiment...we will also be using some Basic Rhinestones and I will show you how to move and place those little items exactly where you want them to be...the Patterned Paper on this card is Super Cute as it is Sparkly...

Snowflakes...Who doesn't love the snow in the wintertime...on this card I will show you how to highlight just the embossed part of the card with ink and how to ruffle the ribbon to get that vintage look...we will also be using some of the Basic Pearls...

I hope you can join me on Wednesday, Dec 8th from 10-12 or 6:30-8:30 for this class...it is going to be fun...please RSVP by Tue, Dec 7th so I can prep for class...please feel free to bring a friend or two and to pass this information on to anyone who might be interested...my contact info is over to the right...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Sparkly Butterfly...

2010-11-28T08:43:00.003-06:00

Sparkly Butterfly Necklace / Pin...I am teaching this class on Dec 4th at 10:00-12-00 at the Remember When Scrapbook Store in Whitesboro,TX The cost is $15.00 per person...the only thing you need to bring to this class is Crystal Effects (Glossy Accents or Diamond Glaze) you will leave with a fun and sparkly necklace / pin...and yes even the chain is included in the class...this would be a GREAT little Christmas Gift...and of course I will have samples of other things that I have made...so that you can get more ideas using the same technique...

This necklace is SO PRETTY in person and I get so many compliments whenever I wear it...

If you are interested in taking this class please contact the store directly to sign-up...REMEMBER WHEN...class sign-ups CLOSE on WEDNESDAY, Dec 1st...so make that call SOON...Hope to see you there!

Happy Stampin'
Twila

Wednesday Card Class...Dec 1st...

2010-11-25T08:35:00.006-06:00

Wednesday Card Class...Dec 1st...

Want to make a few last minute Christmas Cards...then this is the class for you...These are the three cards we will be making...

On this one we will be doing a bit of water coloring on Watercolor Paper, with the AquaPainters and then doing a technique called Captured Glitter on the wings...

On this card we will be using the punch to highlight our sentiment and I will tech you a technique to highlight the embossing you get from your embossing folders...we use this technique on this card and the angel card...I will also teach you how I use those really large background stamps to get a really good image EVERY time...

Isn't this Santa the CUTEST...we will just make him sparkle and shine...I will show you a product that is super simple to use and a MUST to have in your studio...

I hope you can join me on Wednesday, Dec 1st from 10-12 or 6:30-8:30 for this class...it is going to be fun...please RSVP by Tue, Nov 30th so I can prep for class...please feel free to bring a friend or two and to pass this information on to anyone who might be interested...my contact info is over to the right...

Happy Stampin'
Twila

SHOPPING SPECTACULAR

2010-11-22T08:12:00.002-06:00

SHOP NOW

PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

2010-11-20T22:25:00.004-06:00

Card Classes...and Traveling Workshops

Wednesday Card Classes

Yes...the time has FINALLY arrived for me to start teaching card classes again...I will be posting a SNEAK PEEK for a new class EVERY Wednesday night...you will have until Tuesday night to RSVP for class...Card Class will be $15.00 per person and ALL SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED...YEP...All you need to do is SHOW UP...There will be two different class times...a morning class from 10-12 and an evening class from 6:30-8:30. These classes will be held at my home...contact me for my snail mail address...

If you can't make it to class...don't worry...Classes can be pre-arranged to come to you...with 6 GUARANTEED participants...I will bring a class to you and your friends...

Here is an EARLY Sneak Peek at the Wednesday Card Class I have planned for Dec 1st...

CUTE HUH!...Check back on Wednesday evening for better photos and a list of some of the techniques I will be teaching and the products we will be using...

Traveling Workshops and Classes

I have had several comments about people being interested in having workshops, or coming to my classes, but they don't live in MY local area...well...I have given this a LOT of thought and consideration...and I would like to start doing some TRAVELING Workshops and Classes...Of course these would have to be planned in advance and I would need a GUARANTEED number of participants...but I would LOVE to start offering these...I have friends ALL OVER Texas and Southern Oklahoma and I don't mind driving...so if ANYONE is interested...please contact me...REMEMBER...Sale-A-Bration...is FAST approaching...and my calendar is filling up...and I would LOVE for you to be on it...

Check back tomorrow morning for a WONDER SPECIAL from Stampin' Up!

Happy Stampin'
Twila

A Cute Christmas Card Kit...REMINDER

2010-11-19T20:25:00.002-06:00

I WILL BE PLACING A STAMPIN" UP! ORDER...PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT YOU WOULD LIKE FOR ME TO ORDER FOR YOU...You can contact me directly via e-mail at: twilamooneyham@hotmail.com

I will be taking orders for this KIT THROUGH…Nov 20th…on Nov 21st I will e-mail ALL Option #1 orders their instructions, Those that Order Option #2, I will place the necessary orders and have the all supplies shipped to me and it will take me a couple of days once they arrive to kit everything…I have most consumables already so all of those items will be ready to go…I should have ALL KITS MAILED OUT BY Wednesday, Dec^1st…if not sooner…

For those that want Option #2 if there are any EXTRA supplies that you need OR want please let me know so I can adjust your amount owed and I can get those extra supplies ordered for you…I will be mailing everything to you in a flat rate box…so the shipping will be the same, no matter how much is in it…

I prefer PayPal for payment…as it will just be easier…you can just send me the money through PayPal or you can have me request it from you either way is fine…

A Cute Christmas Card Kit

Option #1 $3.00

Card Step-By-Step Instructions ONLY

Option#2 $10.00

Card Instructions plus all consumable supplies to make cards. This includes Cardstock, Ribbon, Designer Series Paper, Rhinestones, Pearls, Brads, Eyelets, etc. (This does NOT include Stampin’ Dimensionals or any kind of adhesive) All supplies will be cut and kit per card with step-by-step instructions and mailed to you. No stamps, inks or wheels are provided with this option.**

**Please let me know if you need any additional supplies, I will gladly order them for you and ship them to you in your kit…See Supply List in previous post.

A Cute Christmas Card Kit

2010-11-16T10:36:00.003-06:00

I will be taking orders for this KIT from TODAY…THROUGH…Nov 20th…on Nov 21st I will e-mail ALL Option #1 orders their instructions, Those that Order Option #2, I will place the necessary orders and have the all supplies shipped to me and it will take me a couple of days once they arrive to kit everything…I have most consumables already so all of those items will be ready to go…I should have ALL KITS MAILED OUT BY Wednesday, Dec^1st…if not sooner…

For those that want Option #2 if there are any EXTRA supplies that you need OR want please let me know so I can adjust your amount owed and I can get those extra supplies ordered for you…I will be mailing everything to you in a flat rate box…so the shipping will be the same, no matter how much is in it…

I prefer PayPal for payment…as it will just be easier…you can just send me the money through PayPal or you can have me request it from you either way is fine…

A Cute Christmas Card Kit

Option #1 $3.00

Card Step-By-Step Instructions ONLY

Option#2 $10.00

**Please let me know if you need any additional supplies, I will gladly order them for you and ship them to you in your kit…See Supply List

SUPPLY LIST

STAMPS: A Cute Christmas, Four the Holidays

CARDSTOCK: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Baja Breeze, Real Red, Garden Green, Blushing Bride

INKS: Staz-On – Jet Black, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Wi8ld Wasabi, Basic Black, Garden Green,

ACCESSORIES: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, Scallop Envelope Die, Scallop Circle Punch, 1” Circle Punch, 1 38/8” Circle Punch, ¾” Square Punch, Corner Rounder, 5/8” Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon, DSP – Candy Cane Christmas, Designer Fabric – Candy Cane Christmas, Basic Rhinestones, Designer Buttons – Candy Cane, Seam Binding Ribbon – Cherry Cobbler, Markers- Cherry Cobbler, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, AquaPainter, Stampin Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

Happy Stampin'

Twila

WOW! Simply Amazing

2010-11-15T07:38:00.007-06:00

50% Off Starter Kit: Two Weeks ONLY

What do you call it when you get over $310 in crafting and business supplies for only $87.50? You can call it an amazing deal, but we’re calling it an amazing opportunity! From November 15-30, you can purchase either our Standard or Digital+ Starter Kits at 50% off the regular retail price of $175 (plus free shipping!), and enjoy these great benefits as a Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator.

ALL Demonstrators enjoy these same benefits:

No pressure or obligation to hold workshops or other stamping events

Get 20% off Stampin' Up! products or keep it as "instant income". (**Receive 30% off your first order of $150 or more in the first 45 days**)

Earn additional income (called a volume rebate) on your monthly product sales of $400 or more. Together, your instant income and volume rebate can reach up to 40% of your personal sales.

Be the first to preview new catalogs and pre-order select products a month before the customer sales period. (Demonstrators will be able to pre-order from the Occasions Mini and Sale-a-bration catalog starting December 1st!!)

Be your own hostess: earn free hostess sets and merchandise.

Receive Stampin' Up!'s exclusive monthly demonstrator magazine, Stampin' Success.

Access Stampin’ Connection, an exclusive demonstrator-only online community to view video tutorials, thousands of project ideas, and network and share with other demonstrators

Qualify for cash bonuses, product bonuses, incentive trips and other award

Recruit and receive downline overrides based on your recruits' sales

You have two customizable kit options when you sign up to be a demonstrator. Both are regularly $175 (and include $310 worth of product), but when you sign up during this special offer,you'll get 50% Off your kit, and pay only $87.50 (+tax; free shipping)!! There has never before been a special like this one!

Have questions? I have answers! Ready to sign up? Starting Monday, November 15th, go to mywebsite and use the password: twilamooneyham

In just a matter of minutes, you'll have your demonstrator ID & password and have access to the exclusive demonstrator website, where you can place your first order at a 30% discount* and access 1000's of ideas.
*30% discount is applied to a new demonstrator's first order over $150 within the first 45 days of signing up.

This special offers starts MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15th and only lasts two weeks until November 30th.

IT'S GOOD TO KNOW: There's no penalty to drop and you keep the kit and everything you purchased at a discount! You'll enjoy full demonstrator privileges thru March 31, 2011. To remain active beyond March 31, 2011, $300 in product sales is required.

REMINDER...

2010-10-22T13:03:00.002-05:00

REMINDER: Tomorrow is the LAST day to Order this Kit...I will be contacting everyone on Sunday afternoon to finalize payments and order supplies...

I will be taking orders for this KIT from TODAY…THROUGH…Oct 23rd…on Oct 24th I will e-mail ALL Option #1 orders their instructions, Those that Order Option #2 and Option #3, I will place the necessary orders and have the all supplies shipped to me and it will take me a couple of days once they arrive to kit everything…I have most consumables already so all of those items will be ready to go…I should have ALL KITS MAILED OUT BY Monday, Nov^1st…if not sooner…

For those that want Option #2 or Option #3, if there are any EXTRA supplies that you need OR want please let me know so I can adjust your amount owed and I can get those extra supplies ordered for you…I will be mailing everything to you in a flat rate box…so the shipping will be the same, no matter how much is in it…

I prefer PayPal for payment…as it will just be easier…you can just send me the money through PayPal or you can have me request it from you either way is fine…

Here is the....Day of Gratitude Card Kit...

Option #1 $3.00

Card Step-By-Step Instructions ONLY

Option#2 $10.00

Option #3 $65.00

Card Instructions plus all consumable supplies to make cards. This includes Cardstock, Ribbon, Designer Series Paper, Rhinestones, Pearls, Brads, Eyelets, etc. (This does NOT include Stampin’ Dimensionals or any kind of adhesive) All supplies will be cut and kit per card with step-by-step instructions and mailed to you, NO INK is provided.** This option INCLUDES the Day of Gratitude stamp set $26.95, Build-a-Brads $9.95

**Please let me know if you need any additional supplies, I will gladly order them for you and ship them to you in your kit…See Supply List

SUPPLY LIST

STAMPS: Day Of Gratitude

CARDSTOCK: Crumb Cake, Confetti, White, More Mustard, Cajun CrazeChocolate Chip, Old Olive, Peach Parfait

INKS: Old Olive, Marina Mist, Staz-On – Jet Black, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake

ACCESSORIES: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch, ¼” Very Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, DSP – Elegant Soiree, Smooch – Illuminate Top Coat, White Gel Pen, DSP – Regal Patterns, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Wide Oval Punch, Build-a-Brads, Old Olive DMC Floss, DSP – Newsprint, Decorative Label Punch, Sticky Pages, 5/8” Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin’ Dimensionals, SNAIL Adhesive

Happy Stampin'

Twila

NEW Promotion from Stampin' Up...

2010-10-19T07:52:00.003-05:00

Stampin' Up! has a new promotion just in time for holiday creating!

The ABC's of the Perfect Handmade Holiday!

Create Amazing cards, Beautiful packaging, and Cherished gifts this holiday season!

From October 19-December 16, choose from several different holiday bundles containing gorgeous Stampin' Up! products-perfect for creating cards, gift packaging, and gifts-and all at 20% off!

I will be placing an order at the end of this week ordering supplies needed for the card kits, so let me know if you would like me to order any of these bundles for you...

Happy Stampin'
Twila