Love you Much Valentine Bundle

Starting on the 23rd Stampin' Up! is offering a special 20% off deal on a Valentine Bundle. Here is a card I made using the stamps from the bundle. The designer paper is a sneak peak from the new catalog! More info on the 23rd.

Are your Christmas Cards done?

Christi and I finally finished our Christmas cards! We love the Snow Swirled set!

Red Hat Peppermint Patties

Here is a peppermint patty covered with a die cut scallop and an image from Hattitude. This was the perfect favor for Julie's Red Hat luncheon. This set is retiring so don't miss out!

Thanksgiving at the cabin

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend at the cabin. It lightly snowed most of the time, but never accumulated much. Here's a buck we saw on the way home. While Rick was sawing wood, I worked on Christmas Cards and stayed warm by the fire. Can't wait to get back at New Year's and hope there is plenty of snow for skiing.

Peace Banner

Here is a Peace Banner that I made from Patty B's instructions. I'm having a class this Saturday morning.

Gift Tags & Boxes

Julie and I made these cute boxes and gift tags to sell at the church fair using the Big Shot envelope die, punches and Deer Friends Hostess set. I got the idea for the box from a tutorial at www.stampingwithsheryl.typepad.com

I'm also giving these as gifts to my Technique Hostess Club members. November was the last month, and I like to give a special gift to members.

Gift Card Holder

Here is a gift card holder that we made at my last Technique Class. Julie and I made extras to sell at the craft fair also. The card uses the It's a Sign set and lots of punches.







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Stampin' Up! booth at the LCH Christmas Bazaar

Here I am at my Stampin' Up! booth. Thanks to all of you that came by and all my new friends too.

LCH Craft Show

Last Saturday I participated in the 3rd annual Christmas Bazaar at church. Our Card Ministry group sold 94 cards and Turkey Peppermints. Here's Julie helping some customers.

Swap for Stamping After Midnight

Here's a Thanksgiving card I made for a swap for my demo group. I used the Autumn Harvest stamp set and the Autumn Vine DSP from the Holiday Mini Catalog. The scallop and leaves are dies from the Big Shot.

Mountain Man Open House

Carol and Lisa enjoyed digging through the free cards with baby Bree in tow!






Fall is fleeting in the mountains, but the Summer like weather at the Open House at the Mountain Man Car Wash Community room last Saturday was fabulous. Here's Karen and Pat stamping the make and takes. Watch for announcements on future events in Gilpin County.

Here's the door sign I made for my in-laws new apartment door. I used my Big Shot with the Go Go Boots letters and Bird & Blooms Sizzlits to decorate it. I also used the Pink Pirouette Designer Series Paper to cover the On Board Book Basics Large chipboard.

Open House in Gilpin County

Here's your chance to check out the last of the Aspen, the new car wash and some stamping! Pat and I are having an open house in mid Gilpin County, right off of highway 119. Drop the husband off at the casino in Black Hawk and and continue north on 119 to mile marker 15.

Saturday, October 18th

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mountain Man Car Wash Community Room

104 Jankowski Dr.

Highway 119 - Mid Gilpin County

Free Make and Take

Refreshments

Demonstrations

Samples

Door Prizes

RSVP

AnnStamps@att.net

September Technique Class

Here's Carolyn and Janice showing off their Halloween pop up card. The next class is the 4th Thursday of October.

Fall Color at the Cabin

It's Fall in the Colorado Rockies, and the Aspen are gold. The picture on the right isn't too easy to see, but there is a herd of elk and 2 bulls bugling. Quite a sight in Gilpin County.
If you click on the picture it will show up full screen and you can see the elk.

Halloween Card

Here's a Halloween card using the Stampin' Up! Haunting Jumbo wheel. We'll be making this card at my Technique Class next Thursday, the 25th. If you are in the Denver Metro area, you are invited to come. There is no charge, but a $15.00 catalog order is required. Email me at AnnStamps@att.net to reserve your spot.

Playing with my Big Shot

Here's a card that I made using the Stampin' Up!Haiku designer series paper. I used the Big Shot and the SU exclusive Scallop Envelope, and the Buttons dies. All images copyright SU.

On Line Ordering is here

Stampin' Up! is making ordering anytime easy! You can now order Stampin' Up! products from me any time in just one step through Stampin' Up!'s New On-Line Store.

Click here to get to my Stampin' Up! home page and simply click "SHOP NOW" (top right) to get started.

New Sizzix Big Shot

I'm really loving my new Big Shot! You can make great gifts such as this Christmas frame! Wasn't I cute in 1959!

With the Big Shot you can cut over 50 different material types and duplicate creative and intricate designs quickly and easily.

SU has designed exclusive dies that coordinate with current Stampin' Up! product lines--such as stamps and punches--as well as Sizzix dies that coordinate with the Stampin' Up! look and feel.

Stampin' Up! has also developed some great raw materials for you to use with your Big Shot machine. Currently, they're offering four colors of raw vinyl sheets and needed transfer sheets (Gray, White, Kraft, and Chocolate). You can also purchase raw chipboard sized specifically for the Big Shot.

Want to see the Big Shot in action?
Host a workshop or come to a Technique Class

Basic Machine Package

We have packaged the following products together into the basic package so that you can get started right away. This is a good option for those who may already own Sizzix® dies but want to have limitless possibilities. With this package you can use the Stampin' Up! exclusive dies, Sizzix Bigz™, Sizzlits®, Originals™, Clearlits™, embossing plates, and other products from a wide variety of sources. Big Shot Die-Cut Machine Standard Cutting Pads Multipurpose Platform Our Price: $99.95

Special Edition Starter Kit

If you are new to using a Die-Cut Machine, nothing will get you started faster than our Special Edition Starter Kit. Having everything bundled into one package saves you money and will provide everything you need to start creating dazzling projects right away. Basic Machine Package (above) Standard Cutting Pads Multipurpose Platform 2 Stampin' Up! Exclusive Bigz™ Dies (Scallop Envelope and Top Note) 1 Stampin' Up! Exclusive Sizzlits® 4-Pack (Birds & Blooms) 1 Stampin' Up! Exclusive Decorative Strip (Join in the Cheer) Decorative Strip Cutting Pads Extended Spacer Platform . $4.95 die free from me, Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set, and $20.00 free.

Price: $195.95

Moving Day is Coming - Alley Moving Van

Rick and I spent the last weekend at his parent's home in Washington, Kansas cleaning out their basement and attic. When they took all that stuff up there, who did they think was going to get it down? They will soon be moving to their new home at the Tabitha Village Apt. in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Luckily the alley moving van proved useful!

Labor Day Party at Cabin

Labor Day! The end of summer. It's been cold at the cabin, so the aspen will be turning soon. Here's Karen, Susan, and Carolyn checking out the SU catalog trying to decide on this year's Christmas card. The Mini Catalog will be here soon, with lots of beautiful Christmas Stamps!

Monthly Technique Class

Here's the cards we made yesterday at my monthly technique class. Techniques we learned included, spiral pop up, bandanna design, and roll with the punches. Classes are held every 4th Thursday of the month. We also used my new Big Shot to punch out the flowers.




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Russell Gulch Cemetery Crawl

Last Saturday was the annual Gilpin County Historical Society Cemetery Crawl. This year it was at the Russell Gulch IOOF Cemetery. This cemetery was founded by Welsh miners in the 1870's. Here's a picture of 2 miners spirit's come back to tell us how they died from the bad air 500 ft down in the mine shaft. The canary died too!

The DNC in Denver

It's finally over! The city was alive and vibrant and fun during the DNC this week. Julie and I headed downtown on Wednesday just to see what was happening. We walked the 16th St Mall and then headed over to Union Station where MSNBC was broadcasting. Not too many celebrity sightings, but did see the Verizon man and his crew!

Sock Monkey Swap

Here's my swap for a meeting next week. The theme is a kids card, so what better than the new Sock Monkey. I used the watercolor pencils and blender pen to color the monkey, markers to color the cut and popped out cupcake and hat. Colors used were Real Red and Bordering Blue.
Enjoy!





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Fresh snow on the high peaks

Last weekend was cold and rainy, with a hint of Fall in the air! Or was in Winter? We woke up on Sunday to the Continental Divide covered with snow. I don't think I've ever seen snow like this in August. The Gilpin County Fair wasn't completely rained out, but hopefully the weather will be better next year. This Saturday, the 23rd, is the annual cemetery crawl in Central City. This year it is at the Russel Gulch Cemetery.

Checking Out New Swaps

Carolyn and I spent the day at the cabin going through hundreds of swaps. Thanks to all of the demos at convention that made such wonderful card and 3d samples. You can see them at my open house on Thursday the 14th.

The New Catalog is Here

Don't you just love the men in brown! Mine came today with 6 boxes of new Stampin' Up! Fall- Winter Idea Books and Catalogs. They are already flying out the door. Some stampers just can't wait, you know who you are. Come get your copy at my Open House on the 14th, or my Crafter's Garage Sale on the 15th.

Home from Convention

I'm finally recovered from the whirlwind 20th Anniversary Celebration SU convention. We had such a good time! Lots of announcements at the convention including the partnership of SU and Sizzix! I'll have the Big Shot and die cuts! This will add a new dimension to stamping and scrapping!

I'm having my 3rd annual Crafter's Garage Sale on August 15th. If you are in the Denver Metro area email me at AnnStamps@att.net to participate. I'm also having an Stampin' Up! Open House on the 14th.

Here's some pictures from convention. Here's my roommate Betty and myself.

At the Stampin' Up! convention

Here's the famous Mormon Tabernacle choir rehearsing in the conference center. We arrived to Salt Lake early to catch some of the sights. We had a tour of the Tabernacle and the Conference Center. This hall seats 21,000. I participated in a shoe box swap, and spent lots of money at the memento hall. The new catalog is fabulous!!! Come to my open house on August 14th and get your copy.

Convention Swaps

Here are my swaps.




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Getting ready for Convention

Here's Julie, helping me with last minute swaps. Thanks Julie! Hope you enjoy my swaps.

Lace House in Black Hawk Moved

Here's a picture of the historic Lace House. It was moved last week, with a cost of over a million, to it's new home in Mountain City, in between Black Hawk and Central City.

SUDSOL Swap

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Here's a preview of my SUDSOL swap for convention. I used the same set as the sample from the 16th, Pick a Petal.

Technique Class Sample

Here's a sample of a card we will make at the Technique Class this Thursday, the 24th. I used the retiring set Happy Camper and the retiring In Colors, Bayou Blue and Wild Wasabi. I will really miss these colors, but new ones are right around the corner. Email me by the 23rd to get into the Technique Class. It's a pop up card in the middle, with a punch bear inside.

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Monthly Technique Class

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I hold a monthly Technique Class that is open to anyone on the 4th Thursday of every month. You learn at least 3 new techniques and make 3 projects, usually cards. Here's the card we made in June using Heat & Stick powder to adhere glitter to his nose. We used the Pick a Petal and Smarty Pants Stampin' Up! stamps sets. There is no charge for the class, but a $15.00 catalog purchase is required. The order is added to the Technique Club hostesses total for her hostess benefits.

All Denver Metro Stampers, let me know if you are interested in attending or joining a Hostess Club! AnnStamps@att.net

Getting my blog started at the cabin

Hi Stampers,

Finally started my blog! My high speed internet is installed at the cabin so I'm in business now! I'll get some pictures and samples on soon. I'm busy working on my swaps for convention and special ones for my SUDSOL group.

I'll be having some stamping events here in Gilpin County Colorado soon. Watch the Mountain Man Auto Car Wash building for completion! Pat is adding a room perfect for stamping parties!

Happy Stamping,

Ann