Baby Food Jar

So this time around I decided to do baby food. Call it a third child thing, but I just don't have time to make my own this time around! So to all the moms out there who star at these cute little jars and think What could I do with these cute things! Here you go! Here is a picture of the top, so you can see the details.
And then the whole shah-bang! Isn't it cute? I filled it with caramel apple flavored kisses that are the same color as Cajun craze. Perfect little treat!

Retreat Swap 2

As promised here is the other swap I did for the stamping event last weekend. I know shocking~ it's Halloween! I LOVE this set! HOw can you go wrong when you can color witch striped tights ANY color you want?

Retreat Swap1

As I mentioned yesterday I attended a stampin retreat at my fellow demonstrator Jamie's house this past weekend. It was a great time with new faces and ideas!

We had to come with two swaps for the event, so here are the two I came up with! I used the same technique on my leaves as my secret sister did for the last gift she gave me. This card was clean and simple, but perfect for fall!

Check back tomorrow for my second card!

Hostess Gift

A demo in my area-Jamie recently invited me t a retreat she held for her downline and sideline. Although I am not connected to her group, she and everyone there were so sweet and welcoming! But if you know me, I don't show anywhere empty handed! So I made her a hostess gift!

Here are two pictures of the bag. I stamped directly on it, then made a cute little hanging tag. I filled it with tissue paper and a piece of this cool "creepy" cloth that I got at the dollar tree(gotta love that place) and of course there was something creepy inside!...

I decorated this neat glass jar I had with our decor element spider. I went a little crazy in my house with these! I think they are so cute! Anyways the orange you see through the glass is a orange spice candle. I looked for purple or black but they all had no sent!

Here is the top details. It is hard to see but the bat is sparkly with black glitter! Thanks for stopping by!

Witch Treat Box

Last night I had a great club meeting. Thanks guys....it is great to have you back! Here is the witch hat that I showed a sneak peak of. I was really happy with the way it came out.

Especially that it opens up and you can put treats inside!

Spooky Sign

So you know the cute bird albums that are on the clearnace rack? I had to make them into crows! Although my origanal intention was to put a ton of detail into it....well I didn't, but I still think it is cute! I covered the edge of each bird with black glitter, punched a hole in th bottom of each of them and lace our great new black lace through! With die cut letters from our Stampin Up! Halloween DSP. Here is the whole thing....

Parks and Rec Class Week 2

Here we go again! So here is the second set of cards that I made with my new Parks and Rec group. This one I made up...and just in time, I prepped it about 30 mins. before I had to leave:)

This next one was a convention make and take. This is such a great set and I love the way it blends on watercolor paper!

This pumpkin card is a take on a different convention make and take. I did a rock and roll technique on the pumpkin!

Sneak Peak Stampin Club

So my Stampin Club is starting up in about a week and a half and I am still looking for another member!!! Do you live in the Thousand Oaks area? Come join!!!! Check out my "stampin club" page above for more information about what we do! The first meeting is Thursday the 30th of September, and a full calendar of dates is available on the stampin club page. So wanna sneak peak of what we are doing this time around????...I'll give you a hint...its a treat box with a witchy style!

Parks and Rec Class Week 1

My Parks and Rec class started up again last Tuesday. I have to say I really enjoy this class, this time around it is almost all new faces.
As I did for the last two rounds we make three different cards for four consecutive weeks. If you live in the thousand oaks area and want to join me, visit my "up coming events" page at the top of my blog for more details and a link to register!

So here is the first card we made this time. As much as I am not a pink fan, I absolutely love hearts! So the set I {heart} hearts is a favorite of mine!

Next we made this butterfly card...and yes it is pink:) I know rarely do you see this color on my blog, but it happened! I try to have a variety of styles, colors and techniques.

So last but certainly not least, go figure a Halloween card! I am so in love with this set that you guys are probably gonna get sick of it :0 I cased all three of these cards(pretty much at least) from the stampin up catty or a past mini catty. They have such amazing projects in there! Hope you enjoy!

Spooky Bottle

I am so excited about Halloween!!! I LOVE decorating and making homemade gifts!!! I don't know if it is the colors, or the ravens and spider webs....but I think this is the best holiday for creating! So get ready for lots of Halloween to come!
Here is a bottle I decorated for a gift. I plan to fill it with Halloween M&Ms when I can find them in the store:)
I was itching to do some Halloween creating. I had hoped to do the Halloween challenge I set for the "crazy stampin ladies" but time got away from me. This bottle is very similar to what I had in mind for my card:)

Here is the close up showing the detail of glitter. I love black glitter! And how can you go wrong with orange striped tights!

Here is the full bottle. I am sure it will be even better with M&Ms.

And the cork. It needed the black rhinestones! With a sparkly bat!

So do you like it? If so join us for our Anything But a Card stamp Camp to make a similar project! Stay posted for more details!

Stamp Till You Cramp Preview Blog Hop

Stamp Till You Cramp Preview BLOG HOP!!

It's right around the corner -
the stamping event of the year and you won't want to miss it!! Only a few weeks left till our Annual Fall Stamp Till you Cramp event - Sweet Celebrations! which will be held on Saturday, October 9 in Thousand Oaks, CA. So if you live anywhere in our area you'll want to check it out and sign up TODAY! The price goes up on September 26 - so be sure to register NOW!

You can see all the details of this event at -

http://stampinking.blogspot.com/p/upcoming-events.html
Below is a Sneak Peek of my project - A vintage themed jar with a hand made paper flower, filled with decorated clothes pins! We will be using lots of new product including the new line of fabric Stampin Up is offering!

But our projects won't be all you'll get - there will also be two mini classes, food, a candy buffet, decorations, doorprizes, raffle baskets, displays and a LOT of FUN!! To continue on this Blog Hop and see snippets of all of the projects we'll be making, you'll want to go to Stampin' King's blog next - (I've listed all the sites on the Blog Hop below) -

http://simistamper.blogspot.com/

http://shadeeladee.blogspot.com/

http://stampinista.blogspot.com/

http://www.crazystampinglady.blogspot.com/

http://www.stampinking.blogspot.com/

I'm waiting to hear from you - just email or call me and we'll get you signed up for this great day of STAMPING!!

***BONUS***

purchase option for those of you out of our area or those who cannot attend due to other commitments - purchase all of the prepped supplies to make ALL four of our projects and BOTH of our mini classes for a total cost of $35 plus $5 S&H (checks for $40 payable to Heidi King) - we will include everything to make the projects except the inks, stamps, adhesives and jar. You will also receive by email full color pictures of all of the projects, with a complete materials list and brief instructions and tips on make the projects. Order by October 13th and your project materials will ship out to you around Oct. 20. If you'd like to order this kit contact me today! NOTE: Watch for another Blog Hop after our event showing the full projects - so you can see exactly what you'll be getting to make!

Vegas!!!

So as I may (or may not) have mentioned my husband LOVES sports!!! Now I thought I loved sports until I met him...he brings it to a whole new level! I will never ask him to choose between me and sports, because I am afraid of what he might pick! :)
With that being said I am a huge Wisconsin Badger football fan...being that it is something we have in common we try to go to the games when they are on the West coast(which isn't very often). So here we are at the game!The stadium...12Th row.

The score...well the final was 41 to 21 Badgers!!!!

SSS gift to me!!!

So this weekend my up line had our monthly meeting. Since it was my anniversary my husband and I went to Vegas for a few days. When I got back my mom/up line had this cute gift for me from my SSS! I absolutely love it! The picture doesn't do it justice, as the leaves are three-tone with shimmer paint on top. And the candle smells yummy! Here is a close up of the detail. Thank you SSS for such a cute and thoughtful gift!!!