January Class Reminders–Sign up NOW!

Technique Night Tues, Jan 4  6:30pm - Learn a new technique and try out the latest Stampin Up products.  This week is Faux Turquoise and some other fun stuff!  Be sure to bring your Technique Book to add to it!  FREE

Love Birds Scrapbook Class Tues, Jan 11  6:30pm $32.00
Create eight 12x12 scrapbook pages using the Love Birds Simply Scrappin Kit. Bring your own adhesive and paper snips. Add on the Coordinating So Saffron Houndstooth Printed Album for an additional $20.00.

Just Believe Stamp Class
Tues, Jan 18  6:30pm $35.00
Create three beautiful cards and a coordinating calendar desk set using the Just Believe Stamp Set and the Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper. (Take home the “Just Believe” stamp set after the class. Bring your own paper snips and adhesive.  All other supplies are included.)

Makeup Morning Sat, Jan 22 9:00am - 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 January for the same fee it was originally offered.

***All classes require 8 days advance RSVP so that materials and supplies can be ordered.
ALL classes must be paid at time of RSVP.
Call Carla at 864/848-3349 or email to cjbrasher@aol.com

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Love Birds Scrapbook Class $32.00 Just Believe Card Class $35.00 Make Up Day $35.00

Last chance to register is CHRISTMAS EVE!

You do NOT want to miss this class! If you are a beginner stamper, this is perfect for you to learn some techniques and the basics.

In this class, you will make twelve matted calendars for each month of 2011. All of the stamps and inks will be on hand for you. The only thing you need to bring is your own adhesive.

You will also stamp your own box to either mail or package your calendar case in. The class will include all the materials including a crystal clear calendar case.

The case is designed to open up and sit at a 45 degree angle and hold the individual calendars. It is perfect for your desk or kitchen counter or anywhere you need to see the date and want something beautiful to look at!

Many of you have told me you want to take the class but registrations are open now so I’ll need you to let me know AGAIN! I’m just not that good at remembering! Here’s the details:

2011 Calendar Case & Mailer Class

Thursday, December 30

2pm-until

(come anytime that afternoon
and stay until done!)

$15.00 per calendar

(make more than one if you choose!)

To register, Click on the Pay Now button. Payment must be received in advance. Only 20 total calendars available as of today!

Choose Quantity

One Calendar $15.00 Two Calendars $25.00 Three Calendars $35.00

Calendars available by mail HERE.

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

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Be sure to check out the TWELVE WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS gift ideas for FREE tutorials!

Filled with Love Promotion–FREE BITTY BUTTONS!

To order any of the items or bundles, visit my online store.

You can also click to download the Filled with Love flyer (PDF) and some fun Filled with Love project ideas (PDF).

HUGE DISCOUNTS ON TUTORIALS AND KITS, CLICK HERE!

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

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

Visit my Etsy Store to see retired items and kits for sale.

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Become a fan of The Southern Stamper on FACEBOOK!

Be sure to check out the TWELVE WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS gift ideas with FREE tutorials!

Bonus Tutorial! How to die cut a pre-printed page

You readers are just the best!  I’m so glad you liked the MDS Christmas tags from yesterday!  I got so many emails wanting to know how I was able to cut the printed paper and line up the die so that it would cut in the right place that I decided to do you a quick little tutorial to show you!  Let me know if it helps.  Your comments will be my Christmas present!   Let’s go….

Click on any pictures to see up close better.  My camera is kinda stinky. 

1.  Use a heavy piece of cardstock for the template.  I like to use the backing from my Designer Papers.  It’s just right for this.  Cut the card stock to 5-1/2 inches.

 

2.  Fold the piece of heavy cardstock in half lengthwise. 

 

3.  Place the folded piece of card stock onto the die so that the fold is close to the edge of the die that you want to cut.  My die was the Two Tags die so there are actually two different shapes to cut. 

3.  Run the piece through the Big Shot.  See the example in the picture - - the fold is AWAY from the shape that you want to cut.  This gives you room to move your paper around.  You’ll see later.

 

4.  Now position the cut piece BACK ON THE DIE so that it is lined up with the shape.  Tape it down on the edges so that it won’t move.

 

 

Notice the placement on the die once the template is taped down.  The fold is OPEN.

 

5.  Cut your pre-printed paper so that it will fit in the Big Shot Machine and also line up easily with the die.   (Mine was created in My Digital Studio and you can see that' it’s a “rough” version because I intended to cut it out.  I also added my circles on the bottom so that I could punch those out separately.)

 

 

 

6.  Line up the cut pre-printed sheet of graphics inside the fold of your template that is taped down to the die.  Fold over the top and this will allow you to actually SEE what part will be cut.  (I sure hope this makes sense!)

 

5.  NOW YOU’RE READY!  Run the piece through the Big Shot and feel good because you can cut out 25 of these in no time now!

 

I hope my little instructional helps you!  I also hope that if you know of a better way to do this that you will share it ASAP!  Have a great day and make more stuff!  (Thanks to my sweet daughter for modeling her hands for me!  LOL)

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Want to know more about the Big Shot or My Digital Studio?  Please feel free to contact me!  I LOVE these products!

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

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

Visit my Etsy Store to see retired items and kits for sale.

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Become a fan of The Southern Stamper on FACEBOOK!

Be sure to check out the TWELVE WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS gift ideas with FREE tutorials!

Candy Cane Designer Fabric

Here’s another fun little gift for friends! It’s a gift package of lotion and lip balms from Avon. They are already pretty cute on their own so EASY! We packaged these up with some Melon Mambo shredded cardstock in a cellophane bag. These are the cello bags in the Stampin Up catalog and seal up on one side. We punched small holes in the top right corner and threaded a torn strip of the Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric through them. We tied a bow and added a matching tag and tied it off with a matching button. LIKE?

Then make a TON of them!

Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric
121715

Regular Price: $11.06

Preferred Price: $9.95

ORDER NOW and I’ll send you a
FREE gift!

Expand your crafting options with our new Designer Series fabric for a whole new look and range of project possibilities! Coordinating patterns in our playfully striped and polka-dotted Candy Cane Christmas bundle make it easy to create colorful, eye-pleasing projects. Combine with our Candy Cane Big Designer buttons for even more easy coordination. And of course, this fabric is a perfect medium for creating all kinds of beautiful Christmas projects using the Big Shot machine and our large collection of dies.
■ Combines exclusive designs and colors with high quality fabric
■ Coordinates with other Stampin’ Up! products
■ Extra wide fat quarters
■ 100% cotton
■ Includes instruction booklet highlighting five projects you can create using fabric
■ Coordinates with Garden Green, Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Real Red
■ Coordinates with Candy Cane Christmas Suite
■ 28 x 18”
■ 3 coordinated designs

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

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

Visit my Etsy Store to see retired items and kits for sale.

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Become a fan of The Southern Stamper on FACEBOOK!

Be sure to check out the TWELVE WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS gift ideas with FREE tutorials!

HUGE DISCOUNTS ON TUTORIALS AND KITS, CLICK HERE!

My Digital Studio makes gift giving easy! Tags!

During Christmas, it is so important to remember ALL of the people who touch your life everyday.  My friend and I spent the afternoon putting together special treats and gifts for the teachers, neighbors, and others who we are thankful for. 

Today’s share is one of those projects!  It is a really fun snack called “White Trash” that everybody loves.  We packaged it all up in cellophane bags and put the whole thing in a really cute pottery inspired container. 

The tags were created using My Digital Studio, the awesome software by Stampin Up.  I used the download “Holly and Jolly” embellishments and the stamp brush set “A Holly Jolly Christmas” for the sentiment.  Then we cut out the print work using the Big Shot and the Two Tags Die. 

We tied a ribbon on and added a stamped circle and silver brad to the center for accent.  I personally think that you NEED something else added on when you use a printed tag of any kind. 

White Trash Recipe

Ingredients:
     Box Rice Chex
     Box Corn Chex
     Bag Pretzels
     1/2 Jar of Peanuts
     Bag of Red and Green M&Ms
     4 bags of White Chocolate morsels

Directions:

Pour all of the ingredients except for the chocolate morsels into a large, clean and new trash bag.  Mix it all up thoroughly.  Melt the chocolate in the microwave two bags at a time and pour over the mixture in the bags, mixing thoroughly again.  Pour mixture onto a wax-sheet covered table and separate pieces.  Allow to dry.

Leave me a message and let me know what you think!

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

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

Visit my Etsy Store to see retired items and kits for sale.

See the NEWSLETTER for class schedules.

Become a fan of The Southern Stamper on FACEBOOK!

Be sure to check out the TWELVE WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS gift ideas with FREE tutorials!

HUGE DISCOUNTS ON TUTORIALS AND KITS, CLICK HERE!

Merry Christmas Tutorial Discounts!

I want to do something nice so from now until Christmas, all of my tutorials and kits will be discounted!  I’m gonna make it easy for you too – they will all be listed RIGHT HERE!  I appreciate your support and want you to know that it means a lot to me…

To purchase, scroll down to the bottom of the page, choose the planner/kit you want and add to the cart.  You can add more than one by clicking on “Continue Shopping” on the paypal page. 

Christmas Cheer
Scrapbook Class Planner      Now ONLY $7.50

Create eight 12x12 pages (two-page layouts).  Uses the Christmas Cheer Simply Scrappin Kit and some extra card stock

Autumn Spice
Scrapbook Class Planner
Now ONLY $5.00

Create six 12x12 layouts.  Highlights the Autumn Spice DSP and Day of Gratitude Stamp set.

 

Wicked Fun
Scrapbook Class Planner
Now ONLY $4.00

Create six 12x12 layouts.  Highlights the Wicked Fun DSP and Spooky Night
                                                                            Rub- Ons

Tree Trimmings
Card Class Planner
Now ONLY $3.00

Create four DELICIOUS cards.  Highlights the Jolly Holiday DSP and Tree Trimmings Stamp set.

 

Twelve Weeks of Christmas
Gifts and Projects

ALWAYS FREE

Click on picture to see all twelve projects and download the pdf files for FREE.

 

2011 Calendar Case and Mailer Kit (SET OF TWELVE)
$95.00

Only Sets of 12 discounted.  Click HERE for complete information or to order set of one case of three cases.

Includes cases, mailers and pouches along with pre-
                                                                                printed and cut calendars and
                                                                                     project ideas instructional.

Choose Class Here

Christmas Cheer Planner $7.50 Autumn Spice Planner $5.00 Wicked Fun Planner $4.00 Tree Trimmings Planner $3.00 Set of 12 Calendar Cases $95.00

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

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

Visit my Etsy Store to see retired items and kits for sale.

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Become a fan of The Southern Stamper on FACEBOOK!

Be sure to check out the TWELVE WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS gift ideas with FREE tutorials!

Craft Fair #10

More on the craft show!  So sorry  - - I know you’ve been anxiously awaiting!  Your emails are just so sweet!

So right to it!  The “wall” behind the table is just a 4x8 piece of pegboard that has been framed with 2x4 lumber.  To brace it in the back, it has 1x2 pieces screwed in every three feet.  The wall is free-standing but a little flimsy because it stands on shelf brackets.  I would NOT put this wall out in the open.  It won’t tip over but it WILL sway.  It works perfect behind tables though and is very light and fits easily into the back of my Ford Expedition.  By the way, I am able to carry EVERYTHING in my car with the seats down!

On the back wall are the Mini Muffin Tin Advent Calendars like the ones HERE on Etsy.  The idea is to put little treats in the pan and cover the 24 holes with a scalloped circle.  I attached hangers onto the back of mine with E6000 and used ribbon to hang them.  This way, the ribbon can come off and the tin can be used.  I sold these for $15 and sold six of them.

The other items on the back wall are my Joy Wall Hanging from my Twelve Weeks of Christmas tutorials.  ($8.00) and the Christmas Cheer Advent Calendar ($40) which was also from my Twelve Weeks of Christmas program. 

More later!  It’s so busy around here! 

Don’t forget to sign up for the class or order your Calendar Case and Mailer Kits soon!  I’m down to the very last of them!

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

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

Visit my Etsy Store to see retired items and kits for sale.

See the NEWSLETTER for class schedules.

Become a fan of The Southern Stamper on FACEBOOK!

Be sure to check out the TWELVE WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS gift ideas with FREE tutorials!

Craft Fair #9

I couldn’t figure out the best way to tell you all the individual items I had for sale at my craft fair space so I decided to take each section and break it down.  Shown above is a picture of the left side of the display.  Some of the items listed will be highlighted so you can click on them to learn more about how to make them yourself.

To display the Paperclip Bookmarks, I used an easel and a couple of cookbooks and showed them all around the sides.  These were $1.00 each and sold completely out.  I made 80 of these and sold completely out of them.  So maybe they should have been $1.50??? 

Directly in front of the bookmarks are the Magnetic Refrigerator Notepads.  I tied a little ribbon around them to keep people from fanning the pages.  These were $3.00 each and made a great companion to the bookmarks.

The bottom shelf from left to right:

DVD Gift Tins of Glass Magnets     $12.00     I found these kinda hard to display because if they were open, you didn’t see how precious the outsides were decorated but closed, you didn’t know they were magnets.  So I had to TALK about these - - they didn’t sell themselves.  Any ideas?  (I did sell all but two of them!)

Christmas Cupcake/Muffin Picks   $3.00  These are made pretty much like the paperclip bookmarks but are attached to wooden picks.  I packaged them in groups of six in a cello bag with a Top Note to close the bag.

Middle shelf from left to right:

Gift Box of Christmas Tags    $10.00  I made only four sets of the tags and sold completely out of them.   (One of the Twelve Weeks of Christmas Projects)

Scented Vintage Christmas Sachets   $3.00  I made three different designs of these and used two different colors of satin ribbon.  (One of the Twelve Weeks of Christmas Projects)

Skinny Bags Treat Favors    $2.00  These were decorated with accents exactly like the bookmarks, the magnetic pads and the cupcake picks.  Who DOESN’T love those skinny little bags of M&Ms or Nestle Pieces!

Top Shelf left to right:

Packaged Reindeer Food    $2.00   These are packaged with Top Notes in cello bags with a cute poem.  To display them, I put them all in a basket.  The problem was that as they sold, they feel down into the basket so I had to pull one out and set it in front of the basket to display it better since it was on the top shelf.

Framed Coundown to Christmas Art    $8.00 for the 5x7 size and $12.00 for the 8x10 size.  These also included a dry erase marker attached to the back with velcro dots.  (One of the Twelve Weeks of Christmas Projects)

Tile Necklace Ornaments    $6.00   These are packaged glass tile necklaces and were also displayed in other parts my booth space.  As they began to sell out, I just kept consolidating them so that eventually there were none on this shelf!

Christmas Gift Box of Stamped Candles    $8.00  I only had four of these to display so I stacked them and laid one on its side so you could see the actual candles.  These sold out too.  (One of the Twelve Weeks of Christmas Projects)

Stay with me!  I’m working on trying to get each item posted up close with instructions or links to instructions!  Can you say “overwhelming?” 

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

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

Visit my Etsy Store to see retired items and kits for sale.

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Be sure to check out the TWELVE WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS gift ideas for FREE tutorials!

Craft Fair #8

Today’s about LAYOUT – My space is exactly 10x10 and it feels pretty small when you try to cram it all in there! So here’s the low-down.

I have three 6-foot tables and one 4-foot table. The 4-foot table is the small on across the front on the left of the space. The most important part of the whole display is what you place in the front. This is because when shoppers are walking by, you need to be able to STOP them. They need to want to stop and look and then at least glance around your space at the other awesome stuff you can make with Stampin Up. So put the “best-seller” there.

The 6-foot tables are placed as pictured. Two of them are on the right hand side of the space and across the back to form an L-shape and the third table is on the left of the space.

I have two “walls” so that I can add more height and have a place to HANG things. I have one wall made of pegboard that I hung the advent calendars and banners on. As I sold out of things, it’s easy to move the hooks around and reconfigure the wall. The second wall was made of plastic lattice (nice and light) and gave me a place to hang my Vista-Print free banner and signs about my Stampin Up business like Hosting a workshop, Becoming a Demo, my classes, etc. I put that wall right where I kinda hang out. My catalogs and other business information are on the table right next to me so I can TALK about them!

Stay tuned……More tomorrow!

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

To Shop online 24/7, Click HERE

Visit my Etsy Store to see retired items and kits for sale.

See the NEWSLETTER for class schedules.

Become a fan of The Southern Stamper on FACEBOOK!

Be sure to check out the TWELVE WEEKS OF CHRISTMAS gift ideas for FREE tutorials!