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Thanks for stopping by, have a look around, and I hope you are inspired to get creating!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Loads of Love

Hello Ladies,
I was in my stamp room tonight and tried something very different for me.  I am so used to being a green and red kinda Christmas girl.  But tonights creation is Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White.  I really wanted to use my new flurry embossing folder (Order it!  So fun!)  The truck has crystal effects for an enamel look.  The rhinestones on the snowflakes and the dazzling diamonds on the tree add just enough bling to catch the sparkle from Christmas lights.  Ahhh... the holidays... I can't wait!  Enjoy tonights card!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Simple Gingerbread Christmas

Hello Everyone,
Im not sure what has happened to me, but the Christmas Spirit is already flying in my workshop.  Every time I sit down to make something, I find myself reaching for my Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper.  Good new for me is that I will have lots of fun stuff to display at the upcoming Cool Yule Christmas Card Class.  If you have registered for this class, I sure hope you know how excited I am about it...
Here is a picture of a simple Christmas card made for my display table.  I love how versatile the Jolly Bingo Bits stamp set is...you can use the images for so much more than just the Bingo card.  Enjoy...

Friday, September 17, 2010

Sweet Mummy

Hi Stampers,
I have been throwing around an idea in my head for awhile now.  I love when I can finally sit down and turn my ideas into something real.  This little mummy is actually a box of Smarties!  He was alot of fun to make, and really didnt take too too long!  Just enough time to say that I put some love into it!
Here's the picture...
Supplies used:
Cardstock:  Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink:  Chocolate Chip
Punches:  Tab Punch, 3/4 inch cirlce, 1/2 inch circle
Stamp Set:  Seasonal Sentiments from the Holiday Mini
Paper in the background photo:  Night Owl Designer Series Paper

Enjoy!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Not Today

Sorry Stampers,
I am super sick today and just wont be posting a pic.  Hope you are having a great Thursday, and dont forget to tune in tonight for the season finale of Grey's Anatomy in  anticipation of next weeks premiere!
See ya!
Brenda

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

A Little Holiday Spirit is Creeping Up!

Hey Everyone!
I was just about to sit down on the couch with a giant bowl of chips and salsa, but then I remembered my blog, and so into the stamp room I went with my great big box of Christmas supplies!!!  I could hardly wait, I mean, how could I have lived this long without an early espresso marker? LOL
Here is what I came up with tonight.... it was completely inspired/CASED from a card that I received in the demo swap last month, created by Jessica Fetchko.  Hers is the one on the left, mine is on the right.  The new Holiday Bingo Bits is so much fun!  (I still say that after stamping 30 Bingo Cards for the upcoming Cool Yule class!)  Thanks for looking! 
If you would like to order any of the supplies to make this card, you can visit my demonstrator website http://www.brendareed.stampinup.net/
or email me and I would love to help you decide on just the right card for YOU!

Monday, September 13, 2010

SPOOK-TACULAR TREAT CLASS

Hi Stampers,
Do you have a few special children in your life that deserve a little something more than typical bulk candy this Halloween?  Are you racking your brain trying to come up with something super cute for your child to give to his/her classmates this year?  Come on out to the Spook-tacular treat class and make four adorable treat holders that are perfect for something sweet!
Class fee: 20.00
Date:  Friday, October 8, 2010 (plenty of time for you to choose a design and order the supplies!)
Simple, step by step instructions on how to create your own treat holders, all provided in the coziness of my workshop!
Hope you can join us.
Please RSVP (email  missbrendalee@hotmail.com)
Happy Stampin!
Brenda

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Baby Dresser Card

Good Evening Everyone!
I stumbled across a dresser card made by Sue Bayliss while on Split Coast Stampers tonight.  How sweet is this idea?  I didnt have the same papers or stamp sets, so I made it my own by using my Fox And Friends stamp set, some glittzy rhinestones, and Baja Breeze paper.  Any guesses on how to make the bottom of the dresser???? Thats right, simply double punch your curvy label punch!  Thanks so much Sue, for a great idea!

Tote-Ally Awesome Opportunity

If you sign up to be a demonstrator from now until Ocotober 18th, you will receive this Tote-Ally awesome craft tote absolutely free!  Just another great reason to sign up!  Please find more information on my demonstrator website and contact me if you are interested.  http://www.brendareed.stampinup.net/

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Halloween Owl

Oh the many things you can do with the Owl Punch from Stampin' Up!  and Ohhh...how I love them...
Supplies....
Cardstock and Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black, Whisper White
Punches:  Small oval Punch, Owl Punch, Jewelery Tag (for Boo greeting)
Big Shot:  Swirls and Scribbles, Flower Fusion
Misc.:  Basic Black 1 1/4 Inch  Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Rhinestones.

BLOG CANDY!!

Hello Stampers,
Have you ever heard of Blog Candy before?  I have (as an avid blog follower) and what it means for you is FREE STUFF! 
I will be giving away one free stamp set on October 15th, and the way that I will choose the winner is to pick from one of the comments left on my blog.  Basically, one comment = one entry.  So get commenting.. Tell me what you think, tell me what you would like to see, anything, (but please keep it clean and constructive!)
Thanks all,
Happy Commenting!
Brenda

Thursday, September 9, 2010

A closer look

Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that if you would like a closer look at any of the pics on my blog, simply double click on each photo and it will bring it up bigger for you. Sometimes that is a good way to see all of the little details such as embellishments, techniques, and dimensions.  Just thought I would remind you! 
Happy looking,
Brenda

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Stepping outta the box

Hello Stampers,
It felt so good to sit down tonight and make a card, it feels like it has been awhile since I just played without any purpose!  I took my new Color Coach down off the shelf, and let me tell ya, I LOVE IT!  I absolutely step out of my old olive/chocolate chip box!  LOL... if you've ever stamped with me, you know that most of my cards have to have at least one of these colors on them!  But now....
This card is made with Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turqouise, and Pumpkin Pie.  I would never have put these colors together myself, but  I am amazed with the result.  Its fresh and fun, and a perfect card for a simple thanks to a friend. 

Holiday Joy

As I was organizing my Stampin Workshop the other night, I came across some decor elements that I had stashed away from last year, but are still available in the catalogue.  I also came across an old picture frame with a picture that I just wasnt happy with.  I decided to use my new Holly Jolly Designer paper, and create a sweet little holiday tribute that would look fab as an addition to a photo wall.  Its so much fun to make something so sweet with stuff I find in my stash.

Autumn Fun

Hello Stampers!
The last week or so the weather has really turned, lots of rain, and that back to school chill in the air! I've been inspired to start creating some autumn stuff, so here are a couple of pics of my latest creations.  The first is a little treat bag using the "Mini Lunch Sacs"  from the new Holiday Mini Catalogue.  If you would like to place an online order, please visit my website here.  http://www.brendareed.stampinup.net/
I used the Season of Friendship stamp set (its so versatile!)  and ran the bag through the Big Shot using the perfect polka dots embossing folder.  I am really happy with the result.  My club girls last night filled them with some homemade caramel popcorn.  A perfect little fall treat for a little someone!