In the Holiday Mini Catalogue there was an awesome idea for Halloween treats showcased.  I wanted to re-create this idea in a cuter, simpler, and quicker way.  Ta-da!

I matched the Blackberry candy corn with Concord Crush inked owls and the Original candy corn with Pumpkin Pie inked pumpkins (with mustaches!!!).  I also love the versatility of the new long and narrow cellophane bags (1" x 8").  They have a self-adhesive to close and you can fit all types of candy in for Halloween or you could fit pens or markers for teacher presents!  And you get 50 of them for only $3.25.
To put the tag on top I dotted a bit of snail on each piece of cardstock.  You could also use glue sticks or glue dots.

To create this project you will need:

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I am so pleased to welcome my first guest blogger Erin M.!  I have known this lovely lady for many years now and she is a talented card designer who owns Glass Slipper Designs.  Check out Glass Slipper Designs Blog and Glass Slipper Designs Facebook Page and see why she is SO good!

Erin showcased two of her favourite techniques for us: sponging and dry embossing.  She loves the sponging technique because by simply putting a bit of ink on a sponge, you can either create a soft, vintage feel or give a flat piece of cardstock depth, depending on how you sponge it.  Dry embossing is also one of her favourites (and mine too!!  Love the embossing folders for the Big Shot) because it can add so much elegance and texture to the card.

I couldn't agree more!  Thank you Erin for guest blogging!

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If you are looking for a simple, elegant and easy notecard this Holiday season...look no further!  This is so simple but looks like an expensive notecard you would buy at a fancy paper shop.

This particular notecard, designed with my mom, uses Elegant Eggplant as the base (simply cut your 8.5 x 11 paper into quarters) and use your snail adhesive to put a piece of Whisper White cardstock (1/8" smaller on each side).  Then we stamped Merry Christmas from the Contempo Christmas stamp set with Chocolate Chip ink.  Put the notecard in a self-adhesive clear envelope and VOILA!  We are going to add a Silver Glimmer Paper snowflake done in the Big Shot to add a bit of dazzle but there is no need for it, it is just that elegant on its own!

This simple idea could be used for Easter notecards and Thank you notecards too!  I love that beginner stampers can easily recreate this with basic supplies (a paper cutter, one stamp set, snail, and two pieces of paper).

To create this card you will need:


Stamp Set:  Contempo Christmas (120594)  only $14.95!!

Paper: Elegant Eggplant 8.5 x 11 cardstock (105110), Whisper White cardstock (100730) 
Ink:  Chocolate Chip (100908)

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Ok, so it has been way too long since my last post!  I've been busy enjoying lots of workshops and planning my Christmas Card Making Class!  While I prepare my next card post I wanted to let everyone know about the amazing promotions going on this month.

This month with the purchase of the Starter Kit ($215 for $425 worth of Stampin' Up Products) you will also get the BIG SHOT FOR FREE ($125 value)!!!!!  This is honestly the best Starter Kit promo I have seen.  With the Starter Kit you will get a discount on all Stampin' Up products too!  There is no obligation to host workshops or sell products.  The value of this kit is just incredible!

If you would like more info, please email me at karolinastamps@gmail.com or click "Join Now"

This offer expires October 31st, 2011.

The other great promo going on is with the purchase of 2 Simply Sent card kits you get a coordinating stamp set for free.  Here are the ones you can choose:


Buy any two of the following Simply Sent Kits:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	122375	Simply Sent Great Day	$15.95
193	122377	Simply Sent Everyday Elegance	$14.95
193	122376	Simply Sent Sweet Moments	$16.95

And get a FREE coordinating stamp set:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	123682	It's Your Day	$10.95
192	124685	Es tu día (Spanish It's Your day)	$10.95
192	124800	C'est ta fête (French It's Your Day)	$10.95
193	123686	Everyday Wishes	$11.95
193	123684	You're Cherished	$10.95
193	124865	Chérissons les anges (French You're Cherished)	$10.95

The Simply Sent kits are seriously great for people who need cards fast but don't always have the time to spend on making them.  Here's a secret...every demonstrator I know has a pack and uses them frequently!  It just makes things so simple.

OK!  Prepare yourselves for some great Halloween and Christmas cards and crafts coming up on the blog soon!

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