New Clearance Items!

Be sure to check out the new items listed on the clearance rack!  Great chance to Save Some Moo-lah!  (Sale items only available with online orders…)

Don’t Forget!

Technique Night is Thursday

Learn how to use the new DISTRESSING ESSENTIALS KIT, color paper daisies and use the SMOOCH SPRITZ with the gorgeous Presto Patterns Specialty Paper $4.00 or FREE with any order or FREE to downline.
RSVP to cjbrasher@aol.com
or 848-3349

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Don’t FORGET:

*The Southern Stamper has a Facebook Page – Become a fan of The Southern Stamper and receive notifications of classes, projects and promotions.

*The Southern Stamper now has a MEET-UP Page. Click HERE to join and Meet Up with like-minded people.

Join or become a fan of both and enter to win a drawing for a FREE stamp set!

The winner may choose any stamp set from current catalogs up to $30.00.

Here’s how: Become a fan or Join each page and then leave a COMMENT on each of them. You will be automatically entered.
If you are already a fan, leave a comment to enter the contest. Drawing will be held August 31. Good Luck!

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com/

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

*******Visit my Etsy Store HERE to see retired items for sale.

Click HERE for current NEWSLETTER to see the class schedule.

Wicked Fun Scrapbook Class

Now, ya’ll know that I have pages and pages of scrapbook pages with no pictures in them, right?  Well, this group of pages is different!  I can hardly wait to insert my children’s halloween pictures.  The Wicked Fun Specialty DSP was just alot of fun to play with.  I do hope you’ll join us September 9 to make your own!

WICKED FUN SCRAPBOOK CLASS
Thursday, Sept. 9, 6:30 pm
Carla’s House

• Make six 12x12 pages
• Wicked Fun Specialty DSP
• Spooky Night Rub-Ons
• Spider Web Embossing Folder
• Raven Lace Trim
• Punches and Die cut letters

Cost is $26.00
Bring your own adhesive and scissors

RSVP to cjbrasher@aol.com

Want to purchase the complete pdf file of instructions to complete this class?  Click the BUY NOW button to receive a 15-page full color file in a .pdf format.  Includes a supply list, cutting guide and complete instructions to make six 12x12 scrapbook pages.  May be used for classes or for personal use. Cost is $8.00 

 

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Don’t FORGET:

*The Southern Stamper has a Facebook Page – Become a fan of The Southern Stamper and receive notifications of classes, projects and promotions.

*The Southern Stamper now has a MEET-UP Page. Click HERE to join and Meet Up with like-minded people.

Join or become a fan of both and enter to win a drawing for a FREE stamp set! The winner may choose any stamp set from current catalogs up to $30.00. Here’s how: Become a fan or Join each page and then leave a COMMENT on each of them. You will be automatically entered.
If you are already a fan, leave a comment to enter the contest. Drawing will be held August 31. Good Luck!

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com/

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

*******Visit my Etsy Store HERE to see retired items for sale.

Click HERE for current NEWSLETTER to see the class schedule.

Full of Life Joy Fold Card

Today’s post is yet another of the cards we did at our Fancy Folds Cards Class. This one was probably the easiest. (hee! hee!) The cute little lion image is from the set, “Fox and Friends” from the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog. (DON’T FORGET! Last day to order is August 31.) The sentiment is from the Idea Book and Catalog and is “Full of Life.” I used markers to ink the stamped sentiment and I love how it looks.

Want to make your own Joy-Fold Card? Here's some simple measurements to make one like mine:

1. Cut your card base to 4-1/4" x 8-1/2". Score it at 5-1/2".
2. Cut the "flap" to 3" x 8". Score it at 4".
Click HERE for an awesome tutorial and other great ideas too.

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Full Of Life Stamp Set

The Full of Life set is a grab bag of phrases that will make you smile. The mix of fonts and topics give the greetings a light-hearted feel.

Set Quantity: 7

Full Of Life 111500 Price: $28.95

Click on catalog on right to download
your own pdf copy of it.
LAST DAY TO ORDER IS AUGUST 31!

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Don’t FORGET:

*The Southern Stamper has a Facebook Page – Become a fan of The Southern Stamper and receive notifications of classes, projects and promotions.

*The Southern Stamper now has a MEET-UP Page. Click HERE to join and Meet Up with like-minded people.

Join or become a fan of both and enter to win a drawing for a FREE stamp set! The winner may choose any stamp set from current catalogs up to $30.00. Here’s how: Become a fan or Join each page and then leave a COMMENT on each of them. You will be automatically entered.
If you are already a fan, leave a comment to enter the contest. Drawing will be held August 31. Good Luck!

Elements of Style Swing Card

Today’s post is yet another card we made at the “Fancy Folds Card Class” the other night. It looks amazing in person and to the recipient because it’s so unusual.

To make this particular card, cut a piece of Rich Razzleberry card stock to 5-1/2” x 6-3/4”. Then using the Vintage Vogue Wheel, I stamped the whole piece on both sides with Rich Razzleberry ink. I really like the vintage look so I also sponged the edges pretty far in with the same color. To create the swing, score the card on the long side at 2-3/4” and 4”. Turn the card and cut from 1-3/8” to the first score line at the 4-1/4” mark. The cut it from the the score line to 5-3/8” on the same 4-1/4” mark. Turn the card around and repeat on the opposite side. Then with the long side at the top of your paper cutter, connect the cut lines on both sides. To create the “look”, fold the right side of the card to the front and then the left side of the card to the back. Remember to keep the rectangle in the middle in tact---do not fold it. It’s the part you decorate!

(uh, this chart is NOT to scale….hee hee)

I stamped a piece of Very Vanilla Card Stock with images from the Elements of Style stamp set in Rich Razzleberry and Pretty in Pink. This piece was matted onto Pretty in Pink card stock and mounted onto the rectangle in the middle of the card. Repeat this on both sides so that when your card “swings” it is decorated!

Then, GO WILD! Tie a ribbon, add a brad – now it’s time for your creativity to take over. This card when finished is standard size and fits right into the normal card-size envelopes.

You can still take the “Fancy Folds” class on August 28 at the “Make Up Morning” class. Just let me know you want to attend. Cost is $10 and you’ll need your own personal paper trimmer, paper snips and adhesive.

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com/

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

*******Visit my Etsy Store HERE to see retired items for sale.

Click HERE for current NEWSLETTER to see the class schedule. Don’t miss “Make up Morning” class and the “Friends Never Fade” class.

Click on the picture to the left for more information on these classes. Last Day to Register for “Friends Never Fade” class is SUNDAY!

Friends Never Fade Stair Step Card

Today’s post is one of the cards we made at the FANCY FOLDS CARD CLASS last night. The original concept for the side-step card came from Jackie Topa but you can find lots of examples of this style card all over the internet. When Jackie creates something it is always CASED everywhere and today will not be an exception!

It’s easy to get in a rut and make the same ole’ simple card over and over so I love this style because it’s so unusual. It still fits in to the regular size envelope for mailing but is so fun for displaying.

The images on this card are from the beautiful “Friends Never Fade” stamp set and the “Ornate Blossom” stamp set. The designer paper is “Woodland Walk.” Click HERE to shop now for these gorgeous products.

Here’s the measurements to make your own card:

1. Card is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2

2. Scored at 1”, 2”, 3-1/8, 4-1/4, 6-3/8

3. Cut from 1” to 6-3/8” at 2” (The two inch mark is where my card was made. It is variable depending on the size you want the main panel to be. The picture shows 3”)

Confused? You can still take this class on August 28 at the “Make Up Morning” class. Just let me know you want to attend. Cost is $10 and you’ll need your own personal paper trimmer, paper snips and adhesive. Have fun creating!

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com/

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

*******Visit my Etsy Store HERE to see retired items for sale.

Click HERE for current NEWSLETTER to see the class schedule. Don’t miss “Make up Morning” class and the “Friends Never Fade” class. (Scroll down to the bottom of the next post for more info.)

See ya’ soon!

Click on catalog on left to download
your own pdf copy of it.

Scrapbooking with Stampin Up

Today’s post is gonna be PICTURES and not many words! The 12x12 two-page layouts shown here are some of the pages that we made at the August Scrapbook Class.

The class this month was the second installment of the series “Scrapbook Your Year” so there was a “Mom” page, a “Dad” page, a “kid” or back to school page and a July 4th layout. These are all really simple layouts that anybody can do. They are designed to be able to put your pictures right in and journal and put that page in your book!

Want to get started? Plan to attend the Scrapbook Class "Wicked Fun" SEP 9 6:30 PM

Make six 12x12 scrapbook pages for Halloween using the so so fun paper “Wicked Fun,” the rub-ons, “Spooky Night Rub-ons” and MORE! $26.00 (Bring your own adhesive and paper snips.) RSVP to cjbrasher@aol.com.

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Have you seen the class being offered August 28? This is the “Friends Never Fade” class….designed by Sandi McIver, it is so pretty and makes a beautiful gift!

Makeup Morning – AUG 28 9:00 AM - Missed a class this month? Wanted to attend but couldn't work it in your schedule? Make Up Morning is for you! Take any class offered during August for the same fee. Click here to see the classes that were offered.

Friends Never Fade Boxed Card Set – AUG 28 9:00 AM – Make this gorgeous set of 5-1/4” square cards and receive a pac...kage of your own Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper. During the class you will make a gorgeous box and four matching cards. You will also receive four square envelopes to complete your set. Take home the rest of your DSP and make more cards! $20.00. Bring your own adhesive and paper snips. MUST RSVP BY PAYING IN ADVANCE FOR THIS CLASS SO THAT I CAN ORDER THE DESIGNER PAPER FOR YOU. RSVP by Aug 21. Thanks!

Don’t FORGET:

*The Southern Stamper has a Facebook Page – Become a fan of The Southern Stamper and receive notifications of classes, projects and promotions.

*The Southern Stamper now has a MEET-UP Page. Click HERE to join and Meet Up with like-minded people.

Join or become a fan of both and enter to win a drawing for a FREE stamp set! The winner may choose any stamp set from current catalogs up to $30.00. Here’s how: Become a fan or Join each page and then leave a COMMENT on each of them. You will be automatically entered.
If you are already a fan, leave a comment to enter the contest. Drawing will be held August 31. Good Luck!

Island Oasis Altered Mini Composition Book

Have I mentioned how much I love my middle daughter, Emily, lately? She is seventeen and a Senior in high school this year. Such a joy and gift and I love her to pieces. This little journal was just for her! (That’s what the “E” is for!)

I altered a mini composition book like the ones pictured here. They are usually sold in packs of 4 at places like Office Depot or Staples. The one I covered is about 4-1/2” by 3-1/4” so it makes the cutest little journal!

I covered this one in some Designer Series Paper from the Summer Mini Occasions Catalog, “Island Oasis” using a glue stick. The binding is Rose Red card stock that I stamped with the flowers from the “Tropical Party” stamp set that I KEEP showing you on here! (Smile.) I then sponged all the edges and added another strip of Designer paper from the same pack to coordinate. I stamped the palm tree from the same stamp set onto the little piece of Whisper White that is matted with Pumpkin Pie card stock that has been punched with a scallop border. I stamped the tree image again onto a small scrap of Old Olive card stock, cut it out and layered onto the image to give it dimension.

Added a covered (with more designer paper from Island Oasis pack) chipboard letter “e” (for Emily) and a pretty button from the Designer Buttons package. The ribbon is retired but I think this little project turned out awfully cute. And it was done in like thirty minutes……Perfect for party favors, little appreciation gifts, etc.

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com/

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

********Visit my Etsy Store HERE to see retired items for sale.

Click HERE for current NEWSLETTER to see the class schedule. Don’t miss Thursday’s “Fancy Folds” class and the “Friends Never Fade” class. See ya’ soon!

Click on catalog on left to download
your own pdf copy of it.
LAST DAY TO ORDER IS AUGUST 31!

Island Oasis One More Time

Just a quickie “share” today! Today’s cards highlight the “Island Oasis” Designer Series Paper from the Summer Mini Catalog. REMEMBER! The last day to order from the Mini is August 31 so don’t delay! The first card also has a sentiment from the stamp set “Great Friend and a cute little coconut drink image from the stamp set “Tropical Party.” (Also not available after August 31.)

Okay!….same set of paper, “Island Oasis” but totally different look. Do you like it? Notice the rhinestones in the middle of the tropical flowers from the same “Tropical Party” stamp set as above. I love the look of both cards!

NOW – which one is your favorite? Comment below and let me know you’re out there! :)

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com/

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE
Visit my Etsy Store HERE to see retired items for sale.

Click HERE for current NEWSLETTER to see the class schedule. Don’t miss Thursday’s “Fancy Folds” class and the “Friends Never Fade” class. See ya’ soon!

Click on catalog on left to download your own pdf copy of it. LAST DAY TO ORDER IS AUGUST 31!

Just Buzzin By Teacher Gift

My youngest starts the first grade this year. If you follow along with me then you know I have a son in college and a daughter who is a senior in high school this year as well. So first grade is a FUN thing for ALL of us! Maci Ellen’s teacher has a theme in her classroom of
“Mrs. T’s Buzzin Bees” so I thought this was a perfect little First Day of School gift for her!

I was inspired by a non-Stampin’ Up blog I saw with a similar box posted made like a bee hive. I can’t find it again for the life of me and am so upset that I can’t give them credit here. If you know who they are, please please let me know so I can thank them and give them credit!

YAY! I found the inspired blog….and it WAS a Stampin’ Up! girlie. Yep, I’m red-faced. You can see the ORIGINAL Beehive Bag HERE at Vicki Burdick’s blog, “It’s a Stamp Thing.” Thanks, Vicki…yours was so precious – I just HAD to copy it!

Supplies Used:

Stamps – Just Buzzin By
Ink – More Mustard, Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip, Blush Blossom
Embellishments: Dazzling Diamonds, Pewter Jumbo Eyelets
Cool Tools: Crop a Dile, Wide Oval Punch, Circle Scissors Plus, Tag Punch, Large Tag Punch

WANT THE FREE TUTORIAL TO CREATE THIS GIFT BAG? Become a fan of The Southern Stamper and get the link for a FREE pdf tutorial. Fans will continue to receive FAN-ONLY PERKS!

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In Other News:

*The Southern Stamper has a Facebook Page – Become a fan of The Southern Stamper and receive notifications of classes, projects and promotions.

*The Southern Stamper now has a MEET-UP Page. Click HERE to join and Meet Up with like-minded people.

Join or become a fan of both and enter to win a drawing for a FREE stamp set! The winner may choose any stamp set from current catalogs up to $30.00. Here’s how: Become a fan or Join each page and then leave a COMMENT on each of them. You will be automatically entered.
If you are already a fan, leave a comment to enter the contest. Drawing will be held August 31. Good Luck!

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com/

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE
Visit my Etsy Store HERE to see retired items for sale.

Click HERE for current NEWSLETTER

Friends Never Fade Boxed Card Set Class

Makeup Morning – AUG 28 9:00 AM - Missed a class this month? Wanted to attend but couldn't work it in your schedule?  Make Up Morning is for you!   Take any class offered during August for the same fee.

Friends Never Fade Boxed Card Set – AUG 28 9:00 AM – Make this gorgeous set of 5-1/4” square cards and receive a pac...kage of your own Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper. During the class you will make a gorgeous box and four matching cards. You will also receive four square envelopes to complete your set. Take home the rest of your DSP and make more cards! $20.00. Bring your own adhesive and paper snips.  MUST RSVP BY PAYING IN ADVANCE FOR THIS CLASS SO THAT I CAN ORDER THE DESIGNER PAPER FOR YOU. 

In Other News:

*The Southern Stamper has a Facebook Page – Become a fan of The Southern Stamper and receive notifications of classes, projects and promotions.

*The Southern Stamper now has a MEET-UP Page. Click HERE to join and Meet Up with like-minded people.

Join or become a fan of both and enter to win a drawing for a FREE stamp set! The winner may choose any stamp set from current catalogs up to $30.00. Here’s how: Become a fan or Join each page and then leave a COMMENT on each of them. You will be automatically entered.
If you are already a fan, leave a comment to enter the contest. Drawing will be held August 31. Good Luck!

Carla Brasher, Senior Supervisor
cjbrasher@aol.com
http://www.thesouthernstamper.com

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE
Visit my Etsy Store HERE to see retired items for sale.

Click HERE for current NEWSLETTER