Christmas Blues and Snowflakes too

I love reds and greens for Christmas but there's something about blue when you're working with snowflakes.
So, the colors in our new Designer Series paper, Winter Frost are such a perfect companion to our Festive Flurry Stamp and Die.

Here's a card that I did that use all 3.  Hope you enjoy.




The colors are Bermuda Bay and Midnight Muse and our Silver Glimmer Paper






The 3 products that were used are:

• Winter Frost Specialty Paper #132341
• Festive Flurry stamps #131781    These 2 bundle up to save you 15%  #133285 clear #133284 wood
• Festive Flurry Dies #132193

Magical Paper Pumpkin--it's not too late

Are you currently enjoying our monthly publication of My Paper Pumpkin?  What a fun escape and it's all cut, scored, designed and ready for you to enjoy. I hope you've not been left out.

Check out this cute video that one demonstrator submitted for convention:

 There are currently 25,000 people subscribed!  That is a lot of Paper Pumpkin People!!!  We are hoping to double that by the end of the year, so we are all excited to do our part in sharing this great gift.

When you join between now and August 31st, you’ll receive your first 2 months for only $10.00 each.  That’s like getting 2 for 1.   There is ZERO commitment!  Cancel or hold at anytime!  No penalty.   The kit will auto ship to you each month, so you don’t have to worry about  signing up each month….it goes right on your credit card.

The kits do not include adhesive….but if you sign up before August 31st, you’ll receive a free SNAIL adhesive….on me!   You can try it one month and cancel the next, but I really do think you’ll love it as much as I do.  The first kit is a Welcome Kit and you’ll receive a FREE block for all your stamps.  You’ll also be part of my Magical group and receive special Paper Pumpkin Perks along the way, including access to a free website sharing ideas with Paper Pumpkin!  Click on My Paper Pumpkin tab above to get signed up or email me today: cindyfodorstamps@gmail.com

LNS FALL TREASURE HUNT

Welcome to the Treasure Hunt Blog Hop!  My very first Blog Hop ever.

You all are invited to play along!  A winner will be drawn and they will receive a Stampin’ Up! shopping spree!!!!  We could all use that right????  Right now, we are up to over $100.00 shopping trip and more demos are joining in…..the prize is based on the number of US demos!!!
 Ends October 25th




My Clue is: 
Candy Dot Brad Bases

Apply Candy Dots or small rhinestones or brads to this base for a framed colored brad.

* 25 pieces
* 3/16"
* Silver
 # 132293   Price: $2.95
Here is how to play:
Below is a list of participating blogs.  Click on the blogs and look for the LNS Treasure Hunt photo like the one above  (or do a search on their blog).  Find their clue…it won’t be hard, it should be prominently listed.  Make a note of the blogger/blog name and the clue (and leave a comment to the blogger…it’s nice to know you were there!)
You’ll need to collect 50 clues, once you’ve collected 50, submit them to me at cindyfodorstamps@gmail.com.  I’ll verify that they are correct and submit them to the US coordinator.  All correct answers will be entered into a drawing and the winner receives up to $150.00 SU shopping spree!!!
Now, there are more demos participating all the time….. they will continue to sign up along the way, so you’ll have to keep checking back.  I will be posting the newest demo blogs, so you won’t have to keep searching.  The Treasure Hunt starts Today and ends October 25th, so you have lots of time to collect those clues!

Thank you so much for playing!  As an extra bonus,  I am giving away a set of brads along with an assortment of each family of the candy dots (this is only for US partcipants…gotta follow the rules).  Please leave a comment that you were here and where you are from…..all commenters will be entered into a drawing and one lucky winner will win my FREE gift!  You’ll have to check back on October 26th to see if you won (unless you are a current customer--you'll get an email)
Here they are…..Happy Hunting!!!

LIST OF PARTICIPATIN BLOGS

First Name Last Name Blog Address Country Tammy Baldwin www.creativeapplescrampers.blogspot.com US Carolyn Bennett www.carolynstamps.com US Jody Brechbill www.jodybrechbillstampinqueen.com US Brenda Cook http://www.cardscraps.com US Carolee Crabb Care2stampwithcarolee.blogspot.com US Tina Davis http://www.tinadavisstamps.blogspot.com/ US Beverly Farmer www.createwithbev.blogspot.com US Sherrill Graff http://yourhiredscrapbooksupplies.blogspot.com/ US Penny Hanuszak http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com Canada Lori Helvick createwithlori2.blogspot.com/ US Diane Ison http://teachtostamp.blogspot.ca/ Canada Suzanne Johnson www.gottastampwithsuzanne.com US Nancy Legate www.stampnnuggets.com US Carolyn Lindenmayer http://carolynscardcreations.blogspot.com.au/ Other Rhonda Macnally http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com Canada Serena Marsh www.reenybeanies.blogspot.ca Canada Robin Messenheimer http://robinscraftroom.com US Joni Metras www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com US Cynthia Millan http://www.StampWithCynthia.blogspot.com Canada Kimberley Morris http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com US Ruth Pearson http://pearsonifiedcrafting.blogspot.co.uk/ UK Ginger Rabesa http://www.stampingginger.com US Brenda Riehle www.stampandscrapwithbrenda.blogspot.com US Linda Rodenberg www.prettyinky.blogspot.com US Heather Sewczak heatherscutecards.com/blog US Cynthia Simpson http://cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com/ US Dee Slater http://createwithdee.typepad.com US Deborah Smart www.stampandcreate.net Canada B Jayne Stenstrom http://www.jaynestamps.com/ US Tanya Stottlemire www.scramptastic.blogspot.com US Charlene Tackvic www.AlwaysStamping.com US Heidi Tekunoff www.twohappystampers.blogspot.com US Jackie Watson jackielwatson.blogspot.com US
Lesley         Lendon                 http://lellyjellys.blogspot.com/                                             UKAmanda       Frankel                www.OurCraftyPlaydate.com                                             USVanessa       Terrell                 www.stampwithvanessa.com                                              USKris               Sobolik               www.maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com                               US Misty             Snell                   http://snellmisty.wordpress.com                                          US Rhonda         Price                   www.stampbyrhonda.blogspot.com                                    US Jaime            Barnett                http://kankiepopscards.blogspot.co.uk                               UK Janet             Yates                  www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com                                        Canada Avery             Murphy              http://alongcamestamping.blogspot.ca                               Canada Jennifer         King                   http://stampingcontact.com                                                 US Erika              Trowell              www.idigstamps.com                                                           US Mary K.          Wessling           http://maryscraftroom.blogspot.com                                    US Jean              Piersanti            www.Beautyandthestamper.blogspot.com                          US Karina           Chin                   www.karinaskreation.com                                                   Canada Samantha      Joyce                www.crafty-sammy.blogspot.co.uk                                      UK Jennifer         Wren                http://www.txjennywren.blogspot.com/                                         US Susan           Timchack           http://susan-stampinsue.blogspot.com                                US

My New/Organized Stamp Room

I thought I'd send you a few pics of my room, all cleaned up with new floor. 
My daughter, Briana, did this for me.  Isn't she amazing?  She's like Superwoman, she can do
just about anything you need done.  Her resume is gonna look too good!
My dad made the cabinets for me several years ago..they aren't new.  This is the only shot I have of the floor (it's called Allure from Home Depot).  It is vinyl planks that look like wood.  And it's nice because it has it's own cushion so it's nice for standing...on this concrete floor.  It's been in for over a month and I've only swept it once...so different than my carpet!  Much less dust.

My storage set up for my Sizzix Dies.   I used 3 of our large die boxes #122221 that are $24.95 each.
They fit the Originals, Bigz Dies and theBigz XL dies

 I did get the small storage box that fits lots of the sizzlits and the embosslits #122219 $14.95.  Just a basket for my emboss folders and cutting pads.
I use a new wood-mount stamp box for all my framelits dies.  Each set is on a sheet of magnet to keep all in one place (pictured in the middle of that basket...sorry I didn't get an individual picture).

 6 little 3-drawer storage boxes for all my little stuff: adhesive, blender pens/aqua painters, sponge daubers, etc.

 A shelf that I had, fits lots of our clear mount and wood mount boxes that I'm using for organization. So far I have the smaller wood mount ones for washi tape, a clear mount for pearls, one for rhinestones, one for candy dots, etc.  Still working on this...

The other corner of my room (missed a shot of the center part..get that later).  I put a curtain under this desk area because I need it for storage rather than a desk but hated the look when items were stored there.  I did fancy up the boxes (to the right) with some crafting scraps I had around here so that they could sit out and not look too tacky.


Hope you enjoyed this tour.  I promise it's the only time it will look this clean!

Stamps in the Mail Club

With the advent of My Paper Pumpkin, I haven't taken as much time to promote my Stamps in the Mail club, however, I am still very excited about the enjoyment and learning that this club allows.


Each month you will receive a package in the mail with a NEW stamp set, and 3 fabulous FINISHED samples for you to copy!!!
(NOT FILES, or directions, or pdf's, but the REAL samples!!) Copy them, and then USE them!
Cost is $25 per month with an 8 month comittment.

I have a special offer for this month.  

I am actually offering last months class as well as
August's Stamps in the Mail.

Here's a sample of an August card.............

I did this with the Six-Sided Sampler stamp set which is August's club set.
However, I offer a bumped up bundle each month for extra PERKS.
The bundle:

• Six Sided Sampler Bundle (includes stamp and punch) 
• Brights Designer Series Paper Pack

Total: $61.90
Perk: get 1/2 pack of brights candy dots plus an extra card.  The order is sent directly to your house, and I send the cards and perk item.

JULY
If you'd like to go back a month, to July's special 'bumped up bundle' so that you don't miss out, Here's some cards that we did for that as well as the list of items in the bundle:

Bundle:
Mosaic Madness Bundle (includes stamp and punch)
Quatrefancy Designer Paper
Modern Mosaic emboss folder
Total: $60.80

If you would like to get the last 2 spots in the July or August club, email or call me right away.

cindyfodorstamps@gmail.com  717-968-7850

Not sure what Stamps in the Mail Club is all about, here's more info:

Stamps in the Mail Club

*Join in August and get a FREE retired set of your choice

*You will receive a FREE idea book/catalog with your first month's package.
***No meeting, no driving, no time out of your busy schedules, but ALL the fun! 

Each month you will receive a package in the mail with a NEW stamp set, and 3 fabulous FINISHED samples for you to copy!!!
(NOT FILES, or directions, or pdf's, but the REAL samples!!) Copy them, and then USE them!
Here are the details:
*Each month you will pay $25.00 Clear mount, or $35.00 wood mount (includes the shipping AND postage expense!)  on the 15th of the month, and that month you will receive a brand new stamp set 14.95-19.95 (I will let you know what the stamp set is the prior month in case you want to change it or you already have it) PLUS....3 finished samples. They will come packaged in the mail the end of that month, giving you something so exciting to look forward to instead of BILLS! (Easy billing with a credit card on file!)

*ANYONE can join! No matter where you live!!! It's all via the mail!
*The subscription lasts 8 months. You can rejoin after the 8th month if you want to continue.
*One month you ALSO get a bonus hostess set. YOU get to choose!
*Sets can ALWAYS be exchanged for a different one if you want!
 *Choose wood mount or clear mount
*Join in August and get a FREE retired set of your choice

*Have a  friend join, and get another FREE bonus stamp set or product from the NEW catalog! (19.95 or less)
Did you do the math? In only 8 months you will grow your stamp collection by up to 11 sets! You will REALLY get to use these sets, because FINISHED samples will be included!
We'll be starting in September with the Brand new Holiday Catalog set.

Contact me today if you'd like to get started now!!
Cindyfodorstamps@gmail.com  (717)968-7850

Pumpkins and Glitter

This card was designed for our meeting on Saturday. As soon as I saw this stamp, I loved it.  But I wanted it for Fall rather than Halloween. So I cut off the saying. I inked it with markers. I added Tombow Multi glue to the Jack O Lantern and poured on our gorgeous orange glitter. I used the paper, Sweater Weather...then needed swirly design to add. I used Creative Elements.