December Classes

These are the four cards we will be making at the December Christmas Card Class

Here are the details...

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CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS
Saturday, December 8^th, 2:00 PM
You will make 12 cards, 3 each of 4 designs
Cost: $20.00 or FREE with a purchase*

* Minimum purchase $25.00

Please bring your adhesive along to this class.

Please RSVP by 7:00 PM the evening before any class

These are the eight cards that we will be making at the December Stamp A Stack Class

The snowman one in the front is a gift card

I just couldn't resist making 4 more Christmas cards

Here are the details...

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Stamp A Stack Class

Do you need a stack of cards for all occasions? This is the class for you! In this class you will be making 8 cards and as you can see from the photo there are 4 Christmas Cards and 4 others which could be birthday or whatever you choose.  I will have a variety of word stamps out for you to choose from.... and you only have until January 2, 2013 to order from the HOLIDAY CATALOG! So get what you need before you miss out and wish you had taken advantage of it.

The cost is $12.00 or FREE with a purchase*

Saturday, December 8th, 10 AM

OR Wednesday, December 12th, 10 AM

OR Thursday, December 13th, 7 PM,
*Minimum purchase $25.00

Purchase $50.00  and you get a punch on your frequent stamper card

Collect 10 punches and you get a FREE stamp set from any current catalog!
Please bring your adhesive along to this class.

Please RSVP by 7:00 PM the evening before any class

Thanks For Stopping By!

And I will look forward 

to seeing at the next class

Christi

  

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Simply Sent App

Aren't these just the cutest little notes/cards that my hubby made 

and emailed to me?!!  YES!!! Stampin' Up! has a brand NEW product

and it is totally FREE!!  Now you can't beat that can you??!!

If you have an iphone just go to the APP STORE and download the Simply Sent 

App for your iphone. Stampin' Up! is hoping to have it available for the Android, 

but so far it is only available for the iphone.

Here is what the main office says about it...

It has been hard to keep this a secret-we're so excited about it! We have created a card-making application, and we already have a great name for it: Simply Sent! This iPhone app allows you to create an e-card-from a template or completely on yor own-and send it via e-mail or post it on Facebook. And it's free!
Here's something you should know about this app: it's not My Digital Studio on a mobile device, not even close. This scaled-back version will only give you a taste of what you can create when you buy MDS. We want to get our name and our art out there so more people than ever before will know about Stampin' Up! We hope you'll get excited about it as well and that you'll do the following:
Download it from iTunes or the App Store, share it with all your friends, and post a review! The more positive reviews it gets, the more prominent place it takes in the iTunes store.

Visit Stampin' Up! to find more amazing products.

How sweet it was to find these little cards in my inbox from my sweetheart!!

So...want to know what my hubby is up to?

He is working on my second kitchen (in the basement) on his days off so

it is a fairly slow process, but I told him I would be patient.

 Ok... see this nice new drawer above the  pull out wastebasket?

He was in the process of cutting the bottom piece for this drawer

when the table saw kicked back and the board flew out into the driveway

(about 20 feet) and on it's way out it hit his hand - finger to be exact.

A Med Center Visit

 Thankful for Doctors who know how to sew

 7 stitches later...

Then what does he do when we get home??  He finished the drawer!!

Thanks Sweetie you sure are a trooper!!

Thanks For Stopping By!

Christi

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Stamping in Bulk Part 3

 These are the Thank You notes that I made for my HUGE order

After all was said and done between the Men's and Women's Cards plus these Thank You notes it was a total of 252 cards...WHEW!! I love filling these orders but am also glad when they are done. This particular card was a take off from one I saw on Stampin' Connection by Brenda Keenan.

SS: Nature Walk, Warmest Regards

CS: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Confetti White (retired), Marina Mist

Other: Victoria Lace, Scallop Oval and Medium Oval Punches

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Stamping in Bulk Part 2

These are the cards that I made for the guys (not sure what I'm talking about? - 

check out yesterday's post)

This is a card I made at one of Glenda's classes and I liked it so well that I

saved it for this occasion.  I also am using this card for the guys in our

church choir.  (I help out the director by supplying cards for all who sing

faithfully each week.)

SS: In Wilderness, Teeny Tiny Wishes

CS: Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

PUNCHES: Word Window, Modern Label

INK: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

the background of the Eagle was created by inking up a clear block

like you use for your clear stamps, and it works best if you use a foam pad

under your card stock to get a good impression    

Check in tomorrow for Part 3 - the Thank You's

Thanks For Stopping By!

Christi      

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Stamping in Bulk Part 1

Once a year a get a HUGE order from our financial adviser who

orders cards from me for her clients birthdays and anniversaries

of when they began being her client.  And she is picking them up today!

These are the cards I made for her female clients, and it was inspired by
Shelly Raines

SS: Aviary, Teeny Tiny Wishes

CS: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Designer Paper

OTHER: Vanilla Seam Binding, Brad

PUNCH: Scallop Trim

Stay tuned tomorrow for the guys card

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi        

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RHSSC #64

 This is the sketch challenge for the Red Hot Stampers this week

and this is my take on it...

Can you tell what I used?  A color swatch from a paint store!!

Remember I said I like to get inspiration from stuff sitting out on my

crafting table??  Well, I made this cute critter punch art inspired by 

Erin Gonzales for my Punch Art File and I made two for whatever reason

and one was still sitting out on the table.  I also had picked up paint swatches

for a totally different reason (than for painting) and thought it went 

together rather well.

Erin called this little critter a bear, but I was thinking it looked a bit like

 and Joey kangaroo.  Either way, he sure is cute! and made my card super easy!!

Now pop on over to the Red Hot Stamper blog to see what the other gals did with 

this sketch challenge

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Great Sport

Yes, I know, baseball season is done, and our Detroit Tigers did a Fabulous job 

making it all the way to the World Series! WOOT WOOT!!! 

Now it's time to build the team for next season.  

My hubby is thrilled the Tigers signed Tori Hunter from the California Angels.  

I guess I should have made this card in Tiger Orange and Navy.  

This card features the stamp set GREAT SPORT

the colors used are Crumb Cake, Tempting Turquoise, 

Naturals Designer Paper Pack, Whisper White.

A shout out to Debbie Henderson for sharing this card layout.

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!

Enjoy this fun little video and time with your family today

Snoopy makes it look so easy!!

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Day!!

Christi

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All In The Family

 If you follow Facebook at all you probably have seen where people have been doing a

thankful post each day in November as a countdown to Thanksgiving Day.

Today is my "Thankful Post"

I am thankful for my daughter who has such a giving heart.  

I've mentioned before that she and Tyler are into karate.

Julie noticed that the "boards" that the karate masters wife take to shows etc were 

very outdated so she swiped them and totally re-did them with new up-to-date 

photos then added some little karate kids stamped using the All In The Family 

and Family Accessories Too stamp sets

And I am THANKFUL that they get to spend Thanksgiving Day with us tomorrow

She did an amazing job!!

See the cutie in the green shirt and head gear?  That is my little nephew

Ben who has already achieved black belt.  Totally amazing kid!!

Guess it is a family thing - his dad and older brother are also black belts.

Quite an achievement!!

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Thankful

Dale and I are involved in a small fellowship group at our church

where we meet (try to) once a month to have a dinner together,

to share in each others lives through prayer and support.

This is a HUGE blessing in our lives and I wanted to let them know

that we are very THANKFUL for them.

November was our month to be the host and hostess

I made some yummy chili (one beef and one chicken)

while the other ladies supplied the remaining menu items.

I had made this Amish Lemon Poppy Seed Friendship Bread up for them

to take home when they left.  What better way to gift someone than

 to doll it up with a pretty tag and tulle bow.  

The Stamps I used were from French Foliage (my fav!) and

Thankful For... a retired 2 piece set but so glad I keep all my word stamps

Colors used Early Espresso and Cajun Craze on Very Vanilla Card Stock.

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Top Note Elf

 Craft Sale Season (for me at least) is over.  This is one of the Christmas items

that I made to sell.  Isn't this a cute little Elf?  it makes me think of the 

Christmas movie ELF!

 and was inspired by Julie Pitta

What kid wouldn't love to find this giant Candy Cane Elf as a Christmas treat?

The Elf was made using the Top Note Die for his face, his hat and his bow.

The hair of Daffodil Delight was hand cut.  

His ears: Medium Oval

Eyes: 1 1/4" WW, 1" Black

Nose: 1 1/4" 

Mouth was drawn in

The stars in his eyes: Pennant Parade Stamp Set and ILLUMINE INK

the flesh color card stock is Blushing Bride.  Yes, it is retired but I needed

a good flesh color and it is not as pink at Pink Pirouette.

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA

The Online Extravaganza promotion is Stampin' Up!s biggest online sale of the year! 

During this AMAZING special you can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on 

some of your favorite products! In addition, there will be three products 20 percent off 

for 24-hours only on both the first and last days of Online Extravaganza-our 

very own doorbusters! Woot! Woot!

Don't miss out on these FABULOUS deals!

 

ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 19TH FROM 

MIDNIGHT TO 11:50 PM MST

these products are on sale for JUST 24 hours!!

125586 Simply Scored Diagonal Plate   Reg Price $11.95

SALE PRICE $9.56

113439 Big Shot Machine  Reg Price $99.95

SALE PRICE $79.95

113474 Big Shot Dr. Bag  Reg Price $69.95

SALE PRICE $55.96

CLICK HERE To SEE A FULL LIST OF SALE ITEMS

More Details:

• Discounts range between 20-50 percent!!
• Although called the ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA, discounted products are available on all order types (customer, workshop, and online)
• There is no minimum purchase required to participate in this promotion.  
• For product bundles, you need to use the bundle item numbers provided.  If you use individual item numbers, you won't get the discount -- bummer.
• You can buy additional products from any of our current catalogs on the same order. This now includes Digital Downloads!!! If ordering online, be sure to check out my CLEARANCE RACK for more great deals!
• If your order totals $150 or more (before tax & shipping), you will receive Stampin' Rewards ($25 of free product - your choice) and you will receive 3 punches in your Frequent Stamper Punch Card - get 10 punches and you can choose a stamp set from any current catalog FREE) This frequent Stamper program is my way of saying "thank you" to my returning customers in appreciation of their business and is in addition to other Stampin' Rewards. Earn FREE stamps with christicreativecrew.blogspot.com

ON WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28TH FROM

MIDNIGHT TO 11:50 PM MST

these products are on SALE for JUST 24 hours!!

 

118941 Clear Block Bundle Reg Price $66.95

SALE PRICE $53.56

109127 Stack & Store Caddy  Reg Price $34.95

SALE PRICE $27.96

120279 Clear Block Storage Caddy  Reg Price $16.95

SALE PRICE $13.95

 

Get your WISH LIST started NOW - 

For local customers (Hudsonville, MI and surrounding cities)

you can EMAIL ME your by 8:00 PM

if you are planning an taking advantage of the doorbusters.

I will plan to place another order on Wednesday November 28th

if you plan to take advantage of the final day door buster specials

SUBMIT YOUR ORDER ONLINE MONDAY or

EMAIL ME YOUR ORDER TODAY 

for me to submit Monday!!

 

Thanks For Stopping By!

 

Have a Blessed Day!!

 

Christi

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The Amazing Spiderman

Today is CRAFT SALE DAY!

If you live in our area come check us out!

Hudsonville High School

5037 32nd Avenue

9 AM to 3 PM

We are located in the Cafeteria

Be sure to mention you follow my blog or saw this on facebook

And if you like this next card you will see it at the craft sale.

What little boy wouldn't love to get this card for his birthday!

And a super simple card to make

Just emboss a piece of real red card stock 3 3/4 x 5 with the  

Spiderweb embossing folder, rub your black ink pad over the raised

area and sponge the edges just a bit.

The eyes are made with the wide oval punch and the Ovals Die and

then trimmed to your liking.  I popped them up with dimensionals.

I first saw this card made by Tammy White, but have since seen it by

others.  Thanks ladies for sharing your creative ideas.

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Gratitude

When I saw this card posted by Chat W I thought "what stamp set is that?"

Only to realize "I HAVE THAT" on MY DIGITAL STUDIO!!

I can make that too and show you how you can combine your 

stamps and MDS to make a beautiful card.

The Frameable Gratitude was printed out using MDS

and the stamped image is FRENCH FOLIAGE

I think this is my favorite fall stamp set.

#120845 $19.95 wood mount or 

#121166 $14.95 Clear mount.

You can also get FRENCH FOLIAGE in a digital download

#122175 $9.95 which includes DAY OF GRATITUDE stamp set,

Autumn Spice Designer Paper, two-page 8" x 8" spread, and a 

 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" greeting card.

It is actually called Autumn Spice Digital Kit if you are looking 

for it on mydigitalstudio.com

Don't already have MY DIGITAL STUDIO? 

Why not give it a try? Contact me today to get a FREE 

30 day MDS2 trial.  

Already have My Digital Studio?  You can upgrade to MDS2

for only $19.95 #130650

Thanks For Stopping By Today

and have an AMAZING Thanksgiving

Filled With GRATITUDE!!

Christi

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Gently Falling

For this card I used some retired wood panel pieces.  Not sure why I never used these when they were current because I really like how this card (inspired by Sarah Wills) turned out.
In fact, this is the card that I sent out to the gals in my down line.
I am definitely Thankful for them all!
And...if you follow me on Facebook you may have seen that we welcomed
in another member to Christi's Creative Crew this past week!!
 WOOHOO! Welcome Linda!!
Linda went away with some extra treats from me as well as
the starter kit for only $99 which has a value of over $175 in it.
PLUS...Stampin' Up!'s special this month is that Linda also is getting
a FULL COLOR FAMILY of ink pads!! a $49.95 Value!!
Won't you be the next to sign on??!!

MENU: 

SS: Gently Falling, Day of Gratitude

CS: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

INK: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze

Accessories: Top Note Die, Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper EF, 

Wide Oval Punch, Twine, Dimensionals

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Season!

Christi

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Happy Thanksgiving

This is the Thanksgiving card that I made for my owl-loving daughter

His little vest is full of leaves and acorns.

The Designer Paper pack is called Orchard Harvest.  In fact, the plaid

print is the reverse side of the leaves and acorn of the owl vest.

Other colors used are Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, 

Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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Owl Turkey Mints

 Here I go again!!! I love this little Owl Builder Punch!!

And doesn't he make the cutest Turkey when you team him up 

with the Scallop Oval Punch!!

 A basket full of turkeys just waiting to be sold at the Craft Sales
Our last Craft Sale is SATURDAY, November 17th from 9AM-3PM
HUDSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
5037 32ND AVE
HUDSONVILLE, MI
Our booth is in the Cafeteria so please come check us out!
Be sure to mention that you saw this blog post or if you see me on Facebook
*just a quick note: Hudsonville is having the Santa Parade that morning at 10:00 in
conjunction with the Craft Sale and many city activities so why not plan to
make it a day and enjoy a fun time with your family.

I have made MANY turkeys but this is my chosen style for this year.

I hope you like it!!  Wouldn't it be a fun treat to put by everyone's place

setting at Thanksgiving!!

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have A Blessed Thanksgiving!!

Christi

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Scentsational Season

Just looking at this card makes me hungry for a cookie and some hot chocolate!!

 I thought I would share this Christmas card with you early so you can 

get your own Scentsational Season stamp set bundle to make your Christmas cards this year.

Colors used: Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla

and Inspired by Michele Reynolds

I love how the coordinating Framelits work so perfectly together

making this card so simple to put together

And I love that being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator (Manager)

I earned the SCENSATIONAL SEASON stamp set #121026 $18.95 Wood Mount 

or #121190 $14.95 Clear Mount , Holiday Collection framelits #127814 $24.95, 

some Peppermint Stick scented Embossing Powder

#127830 $5.95 and the new 7/8" Natural Cotton Ribbon #127844 $7.95

FOR FREE!!

Did you know you can bundle this stamp set and the framelits and save 15%?

YUP! #129945 $36.95 Wood Mount or #129946 $32.95 Clear Mount 

Check out the new Holiday Catalog there are 7, yes, seven different bundles

in there where you can save 15%. Click HERE to shop with me.

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Christmas!!

Christi

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RHSSC #62

This is the card I made for this weeks Sketch Challenge

I found these silver leaves at a local crafting store and was hanging on to 

them just in case I might find a use some day.

and this is the sketch we had to work with...

Click HERE to see what the other ladies did with this sketch

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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M and M Santa Treats

 How cute are these??!!

See the little tag on the inside? 

Once again I used My Digital Studio to color it 

the way I wanted.  It was way easier than using my markers.  

It is from the stamp set TAGS TIL CHRISTMAS 

#120847 $30.95 wood mount or

#121169 $22.95 clear mount  

 Yes, it was a lot of fussy work, but thanks to my hubby who cranked out 60 of these little buttons from the SWEET BUTTONS EMBOSSLIT (#121813 $11.95) for the Santa front for me I was able to get them assembled and looking so cute!  Thanks to Heather who inspired these cute candy holders.

Several years ago my daughter gave me this cute little sleigh filled with bath products.  I just didn't have the heart to throw it out thinking that some day it would come in handy.  Well, I guess today was the day because I think this is the perfect way to display my M and M Santas at our craft sales.

 Other punches used: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, Scallop Border

I also used the retired 1/4" square punch and a 1/2" square punch I purchased from the local craft store

Thanks For Stopping  By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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