Bingo!!!

We had a great Bingo event yesterday!!  Thank you to everyone who came.  We raised over $1200 for Toys for Tots and had piles and piles of toys that were donated!!!

Merry Candy Canes

I wanted to decorate a sweet treat for my Bingo guests (since they are so sweet to attend the event supporting Toys for Tots), so I thought about how I could cuten up some candy canes.  This was my first attempt.  I kind of liked the way the cardstock folded over the candy cane, but I didn't like how I couldn't straighten the  candy cane stick without the top part sticking out, so it was back to the drawing board.

This is the design I decided on.  They went together much easier, took a little less cardstock, and I didn't have a crooked candy cane.  Oh, and they went together really easily for mass production.

Supplies

Stamps: Berry Christmas

Ink: Pixie Pink, Orchid Opulence, Gable Green, Real Red

Paper: Pixie Pink, Orchid Opulence, Gable Green, Whisper White

Accessories: Slit Punch

TODAY Show Segment

If you missed Shelli's segment on The TODAY Show this morning here it is! 

Shelli on TODAY

Shelli on the Today Show

Shelli Gardner, CEO and co-founder of Stampin' Up! will appear on The TODAY Show this morning to present gifts for their annual toy drive!

From Stampin' Up! 

At Stampin' Up!, we believe in making a difference in the lives of others--whether they're our demonstrators, our employees, the people who use our products, or children in need of a way to express their creativity.

Since 2005, Stampin' Up! has been honored to participate in the TODAY Show's Annual Holiday Toy & Gift Drive. This year, Stampin' Up! will be donating over $150,000 worth of stamping and paper crafting products to the following organizations:

• Child S.H.A.R.E.
• A Place Called Home
• Alliance for Children's Rights
• Children's Hospital
• El Concilio Del Condado de Ventura
• St. Joseph Center
• Yolo Wayfarer Center Christian Mission
• Metro Atlanta Task Force on the Homeless
• ARC of Bergen and Passaic Counties
• Women in Need
• ARMS
• Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless
• Housing Works
• All Children's House Family Center
• Cathedral Community Cares
• Catholic Big Brothers and Sisters
• Dominican Women's Development Center
• Girls' Vacation Fund (Girls' Quest)
• Partnership with Children
• Project Sunshine
• Little Flower Children's Services of New York
• Domestic Violence Intervention Services
• Texas Head Start Association
• First Place School
• Friendship Project

Retiring Dormant Sets

Although the IB&C is not retiring there is a small retiring list.  These are stamp sets that are available on the dormant list (not featured in the IB&C) that will no longer be available after Jan. 4th.  So if any of these are on your wishlist get them before they are gone!!

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas

Online Extravaganza Ends Today

You have the rest of today to get your Online Extravaganza order in! This promotion ends today, so don't miss your chance to save 30 to 50%. While you are shopping at my online store be sure to check out the new items that were just added to the Clearance Rack.

For the details of the Online Extravaganza, refer to this post.

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope that today finds you surrounded by family and friends (and turkey!).  Today I wanted to share with you something I made to decorate my table during the month of November.  I found this tall vase and then filled it with sticks I took off a tree that was in my yard (don't feel bad for the tree......it was not hurt in the process as it's already dead).  Then I decorated the tree with acorns made from the Table Setting Bigz XL from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  Now just because fall is almost over, don't think that you don't need this die.  The "acorns" can also be turned into flowers!!  So if you haven't gotten this die yet make sure you do before the Holiday Mini Catalog expires on Jan. 4th. 

Supplies
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip Patterns DSP
Accessories: Chocolate Chip 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Big Shot, Table Setting Bigz XL Die

Online Extravaganza!!!!

This week only Stampin' Up! is offering great bundles, accessories, and Decor Elements for 30 to 50 percent off!! To take advantage of these offers you must shop at my online store at heatherhawkins.stampinup.net.

You can also click the picture above to be taken to the Online Extravaganza page on my store.

Act fast as some bundles are only available while supplies last and the sale is only good through November 30th.

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle	$43.90	$21.95
	Framed with Love stamp set
	Full Heart punch
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle	$29.90	$14.95
	Thank You Kindly stamp set
	Scallop Edge punch
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French)	$29.90	$14.95
	Tous mes remerciements stamp set
	Scallop Edge punch
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle	$25.90	$12.95
	Animal Crackers stamp set
	Star Designer brads
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle	$49.75	$24.88
	Kraft Corduroy buttons
	Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
	Summer Sun Corduroy buttons
	Basic Gray Corduroy buttons
	Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons
120284	Game Night Bundle	$40.90	$20.45
	Card Games stamp set
	Game Night stamp set
120285	Four Square Bundle	$30.90	$15.45
	Four Square stamp set
	Scallop Square punch
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle	$49.85	$24.93
	Love You Much stamp set
	Heart to Heart punch
	Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish)	$49.85	$24.93
	Te Quiero Mucho stamp set
	Heart to Heart punch
	Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French)	$49.85	$24.93
	J't'aime beaucoup stamp set
	Heart to Heart punch
	Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle	$25.90	$12.95
	On Board Timeless Type
	On Board Loads of Letters
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle	$17.90	$10.74
	Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
	Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle*	$127.70	$76.62
	Best Wishes & More stamp set
	Eight Great Greetings stamp set
	On a Pedestal stamp set
	Earth Elements Stampin' Spots
	Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
	Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
	Flower Designer brads
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle	$40.85	$24.51
	Calendar Alphabet stamp set
	Pewter Build-A-Brad
	Antique Brass Build-A-Brad
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle	$43.85	$26.31
	Enjoy Every Moment stamp set
	Circle Designer brads
	Flower Designer brads
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French)	$43.85	$26.31
	Profiter de chaque instant stamp set
	Circle Designer brads
	Flower Designer brads
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle	$42.85	$25.71
	Cheep Talk stamp set
	Note cards
	Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle	$58.85	$35.31
	Sock Monkey stamp set
	Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
	Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French)	$58.85	$35.31
	Sing-chaussette stamp set
	Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set
	Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons
120294	Alphabet Bundle	$87.90	$52.74
	Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set
	Lovely Letters stamp set
120295	Simply Said Bundle	$52.85	$31.71
	Simply Said stamp set
	Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
	Full Heart punch
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French)	$52.85	$31.71
	Amitié stamp set
	Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
	Full Heart punch
120296	On Board Bundle	$42.85	$25.71
	On Board So Tweet
	On Board Batch of Blooms
	On Board Essentials
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1	$74.85	$44.91
	Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red)
	Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
	Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2	$74.85	$44.91
	Holly Beary Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red)
	Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
	Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3	$74.85	$44.91
	Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red)
	Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
	Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements
120300	For All You Do Bundle	$36.90	$25.83
	For All You Do stamp set
	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French)	$36.90	$25.83
	Merci pour tout stamp set
	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish)	$36.90	$25.83
	Por todo lo que haces stamp set
	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle	$47.73	$33.41
	Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
	Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
	Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
	Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
	So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
	Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon
120302	Bling Bundle	$43.80	$30.66
	Sticky Pages
	Sticky Cuts Sweet
	Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter
	Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle	$37.85	$26.50
	Fresh Cuts stamp set
	Fresh-Cut Notes
	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French)	$37.85	$26.50
	Fraicheur exuise stamp set
	Fresh-Cut Notes
	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
120304	Pendant Note Bundle	$39.85	$27.90
	Pendant Park stamp set
	Pendant notes
	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French)	$39.85	$27.90
	Adorable parc stamp set
	Pendant notes
	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish)	$39.85	$27.90
	Un dia en el parque stamp set
	Pendant notes
	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads
120305	Sporting Bundle #1	$67.90	$47.54
	Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements
	Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements
120306	Sporting Bundle #2	$67.90	$47.54
	Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements
	Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements
120307	Sporting Bundle #3	$67.90	$47.54
	Large Black Sporting Décor Elements
	Black Just Sports Décor Elements
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$7.95	$5.57
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$6.95	$4.87
112081	Scallop Square punch	$15.95	$11.17
113693	Full Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$15.95	$11.17
112571	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112579	Flower Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112572	Star Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$69.95	$48.97
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$64.95	$45.47

Baby Giraffe

Last week I went to a baby shower and this is the card that I included with my gift.  The wrapping paper was primary colors with animals on it, so I carried that theme onto the card.  I had to bust out my retired Wild About You (it is the best stamp set for a baby cards!) to keep the animal theme going.  I also busted out the Big Shot to add some texture to the circle pieces (not sure if you can see that in the picture). 

Embarrassing story time: I put the card on the gift, but totally left the inside blank!  I didn't write anything in it or sign my name.  I was so embarrassed, but I just blamed it on my pregnancy brain.

Supplies

Stamps: Wild About You, Short & Sweet, Contempo Alphabet

Ink: So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: So Saffron, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Accessories: Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Coluzzle, Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I Texturz Plates

Make Merry

These are the pages we'll be making tonight at scrapbook class. Because I won't be having a December class I decided to make Christmas pages this month. I wanted to use the Top Note die for a page element, so I stamped the wreath image on one and left the other blank for a journaling spot. And I also love to put a strip of paper across the two pages to tie them together, so I added some DSP across the bottom. The ribbon on the photo mats is adhered under them, so you can just slide your picture underneath it so you can still center the picture on the mat.

Supplies
Stamps: Berry Christmas, Just Perfect Alphabet
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red, So Saffron
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, So Saffron, Whisper White, Merry Moments DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note die, Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Jingle Plate

Here is another item that was up for bid at the last quarter auction. It's the medium Jingle All the Way Decor Element applied to a wooden plate that was painted white. The ribbon used to hang the plate is retired Alpine Ribbon Originals which is available while supplies last in the Clearance Rack section of my store. While you are over there to get that ribbon why not get a DE, too, and make something this cute to hang in your entry way this holiday season.

Top Note Christmas

The marathon of Christmas card making continues! I recently got the Top Note Die for the Big Shot (I know, I know, but better late than never!) so I had to try it out. I really didn't do anything original with it, though. I pretty much CASEd the sample from p. 20 of the Holiday Mini Catalog. But when you need to make a million Christmas cards they can't all be original, right?

Supplies
Stamps: Berry Christmas
Ink: Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, So Saffron
Paper: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip Patterns DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Real Red 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon

Tile Coasters

I created these tile coaster for the quarter auction last week and they went over really well. I picked the tiles up from the local home improvement store and applied the small Inspiration Decor Elements in Chocolate to them. To protect the surface they are used on I cut squares of cork, slightly smaller than the tiles, and adhered them to the backs of each tile with some heavy duty adhesive. I hope the winner of the coasters gets a lot of use out of them (and a lot of compliments).

Up and Running Soon

I got a new computer last week and am just getting my photo editing software installed, so I don't have any photos to share with you right now. I will get some new projects up here soon.

In the meantime I wanted to tell you that I got a sneak peek of some stuff to come and I think you are all going to be sooooo excited with what Stampin' Up! is going to be offering in the upcoming months. I can hardly contain myself. I wish I could share the details with you, but it'll have to wait.

These deals are so exciting that you might just want to go ahead and schedule your January workshop with me before my calendar fills up! Once you find out what is coming there's no doubt in my mind you'll want to be a hostess.

Dotted Wreath

I'm still chugging away on cards! Not all of my cards are going to be different, but I do like to have a bit of a variety. Unlike last year I am using different stamp sets this year. This is the stamp set I got at Regionals and it's definitely getting put to good use. The funny thing is is that this isn't the stamp set I would've ordered for myself from the Holiday Mini, but I'm liking it!

Supplies
Stamps: Berry Christmas
Ink: Garden Green, Real Red, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Garden Green, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Accessories: 1/2" Circle Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot, Stampin' Up! Backgrounds Texturz Plates

Santa Monkey

Are you in the Christmas spirit, yet? Have I put you on Christmas overload? Do you have your shopping done?????? I haven't even started on the shopping. I'm too busy making my cards! I wonder if Santa Monkey will do the shopping for me?!?!

Supplies
Stamps: Sock Monkey and Accessories, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Ink: Jet Black StazOn, Real Red, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Old Olive, Summer Sun Stampin' Write Markers
Paper: Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, Real Red, Whisper White, Summer Sun
Accessories: Small Star Punch

Rockin' Snowflakes

I'm working on my Christmas cards and this is one of my favorites! I love the Rock'n'roll snow flakes. It's such a simple card, but I think the technique really gives it a punch of excitement.

Supplies
Stamps: Berry Christmas, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue
Paper: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Accessories: Silver Cord
Technique: Rock'n'roll

Holiday Gift Giving Guide

Make Stampin' Up! your one-stop shop for all the special people in your life!

Use our Holiday Extravaganza Gift-Giving Guide to find gifts for kids, teens, neighbors, card makers, scrapbookers, and more--or to find the supplies you need to create special handcrafted gifts.

Plus, from November 1 to December 31, receive a FREE Décor Elements piece (up to a $16.95 value) when you spend $50 on products in this guide!

Contact your me today or visit my website to place your holiday order.

And watch for more exciting promotions in November and December during our annual Holiday Extravaganza celebration!

To view the guide click on the picture to the right.

Halloween 2005

I'm trying to scrapbook some of my older pictures so I can finally put my book together! These are the second to last pictures of 2005 that needed scrapbooked. This was Oscar's first Halloween and he didn't really like his vampire costume, so this was the only (decent) picture of him in it. I really wanted to try my hand at some punch art, so I made the pumpkins using a few different punches. I think they turned out great. To give them a little dimension make sure to sponge the edges of each punched piece. To make the "grass" I just randomly snipped the top edge of some Old Olive cardstock and curled the pieces.

Supplies
Stamps: Contempo Alphabet, Short Order Numbers (retired)
Ink: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Basic Gray, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Stampin' Sponges, Large Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Slot Punch, Paper Snips
Technique: Sponging, Punch Art

Christmas Ornaments

What's a girl to do when she can't sleep? Bust out the Stampin' Up! order that arrived yesterday and create something fantastic! That's exactly what I did this morning. I just got this Merry Moments Designer Series Paper, so I wanted to create something with that. Luckily I have these little round tins that were just screaming to be turned into ornaments! I cut circles from the DSP using my Coluzzle and adhered it inside the tins. I then filled them with that fake snow you buy at the craft store. I opted for the iridescent snow and I'm glad I did. It's so sparkly! I then put the lid on, wrapped them with a little ribbon and hung a tag from them. They came together so easily (tying the ribbon around them is the hard part) and turned out so cute!

Supplies
Stamps: Season of Joy, Berry Christmas, Tags So Much (retired)
Ink: Real Red, Old Olive, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Garden Green, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Merry Moments DSP
Accessories: Alpine Ribbon Originals (retired - on sale on the clearance rack), Silver cord, Linen Thread, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Small Tag Punch, Tag Punch, Crop-a-dile, snow