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Organizing Stamp Sets at the end of 2009

I love the last week of a year.... It gives me energy to organize my office!  Below is one of the things I've been up to the past few days... I hope my idea will help you:)

I updated my Retired Stamp Sets I just can't part with.  Some are sets that date back 12 years and they are still favorites of mine!  Stamps never go bad or get outdated... :)

I have had a binder for years, of all the retired stamp sets I have with photos.  But this year I out did myself.  I made it even easier to locate! 

I numbered my draws and the stamp set photo pages in my binder accordingly. Now all I have to do is go through my binder, find the stamp set and draw number, and go down to my basement and directly to that draw... 

I'm such a happy camper!

Yes, my retired stamp sets live in my basement, my office only holds current sets...

So get organized, go through your stamp sets.  If you have a few you don't find you want 'so much' any longer... enjoy them by giving some away to a family member or friends, donate a few to schools, children's hospitals or care centers....  What a great feeling of giving you will have and what a great feeling of Thanks, you will receive from those you share them with!

After seeing the Occasional Mini that starts on January 4th, I know there are many things I really would love to have to play with and share, so I made sure I have room for them:)

Happy Organizing!  

Lois Folla

Winter Storm Watch.... in Sammy's Eyes

I just love My Digital Studio. I was so excited knowing that as soon as I downloaded the photos I took, I could design my pages just as easy!  MDS is truly fast and easy! 

Here's Sammy.........

Happy New Year!

Lois Folla
 

Awesome Punch Art Card Creations

Our Stamper's Club Swap Theme for December was: Punch Art.  At the November Class I taught how to make an adorable (click on)  Snowman & Reindeer out of punches.  I thought want fun it would be to carry this theme over to our next Card Swap:)

Are these creations below Fabulous or What!?!?!?

I'ld like to introduce you to Grace, Kristi Nazzaro's adorable Swap Card! What an adorable Pug, don't you think? You can always count on Kristi when it comes to 'puttin' on the Glitz' even on her Signature Stamp:) What a lady!

 
 

How COOL is Danielle's Trio-Fold Sesame Street Card?  What a surprise you get when you OPEN up the card - What an Awesome way to wish someone a Happy Birthday! LOVE your creations Danielle! 

  

Inside Danielle's Trio Fold Card:

   

Kiki 'drew' her Cookie Monster on the card below, isn't he breath-taking? Thank you Kiki, for sharing your Artistic Talents with us!

Quick Story:

Kiki called me up before our Club Class and asked, if it was 'okay' for her swap card to be 'drawn' since she didn't have all the punches she wanted to use.  She went on to say, but all the card-stock & accessories are Stampin' Up!  How darn cute is she!?!? I told her of course that is okay, we will be honored to receive her card!  She is an Art Teacher in New Jersey, I give her an A+!

This beautiful Christmas Card was created by Linda Fischer:) And of course she designed & stamped the envelope:)  Beautifully Done!

 

 

Baaaaaa..... How cute is this Lit' Lamb created by Lisa Karpinsky! She is just darling, don't you think:)

I love the Blue Sky behind her and the Textured Design she created using her Big Shot and Textured Plates!  Very nice Lisa!

On my, what an adorable Horse created by: Stacy Simin! The detail of the ears and bangs are just darling!  Absolutely Adorable Stacy! And what about that festive fence, the Horse is standing behind, precious I tell you, precious!!!

 

What another CUTE card!  This one was created by: Vicky Billero!  :)

Part with using these swap cards, not on your life, they are all KEEPER!!!  Right Girls!!! :)

Last but not least - by a L-O-N-G Shot... Wendy Nucci created Big Bird!  

I just LOVE the original Big Bird Body she designed for our Punch Art Card Swap, I'm so blessed we met through Stampin' Up!

Thank you for all you share with our group Wendy and all the other Club Members!!!!  I am So Very Blessed to have each and everyone of you in my life!

Just A Note:

All of these cards were made by members of my Fall Winter 2009 Stamper's Club. 

January 2010 starts a NEW Stamper's Club, if you would like to join the FUN, and as you can see, we do have FUN.... please email me at lois@stampinpress.com .

There are only a few spots open, so please don't delay, contact me Today!

Happy Holidays!

Lois Folla
 

Cool Pop Up Cards

I have so much t share, so I'll get right to it..  Our November Card Swap Theme was Pop Up Cards.  I taught a fun and easy way to 'pop' up a cut out image for inside your card at the October Class, so we had that Theme for our November Swap.

I'm so proud of the gals in my Stamper's Club, they are so creative! Check out the Awesome Pop Up cards they made for our November Swap.

They put so much time and detail into our cards, thank you girls!

Danielle Hassmiller created the card below:

 

The next card's inside pop up, was created using the Big Shot, Cup Cake Dies, Textured Plates and Designer Series Paper:)

This wonderful Birthday card below was created by Lisa Karpinsky!  Love all the colors Lisa, and I appreciate all the cutting you did:)

 

This Candle Birthday Card was created by Stacy Simin, isn't that little boy just adorable 'on top of the Pop Up cake' in the middle of her card!  Great JOB!!!

 

 Job WELL DONE on this card, not only did Vicky Billero pop up to beautiful embossed Christmas Trees but also cut out snowflakes in her sky! Awesome!

  

The card below was Created by Linda Fischer, Blessings to All! 

 

Have a wonderful day!

Lois Folla
 

 
 
 
  
 
  

Giving Thanks

I wanted to share a Thanksgiving card I received that is so creative.  Yes, I did say Thanksgiving Card.

It was created by a stamping friend who spend Thanksgiving with her brothers and their wives in the midwest.  She will be leaving Thursday to spend Christmas with them too. 

There is never one specific time to Give Thanks for all we have, but Christmas is certainly one of the biggest reasons!

I'ld also like to give thanks to all the men and women in our armed forces all around the world. 

May God bless you, and keep you safe... May He give your family and friends peace in mind, body and soul while you are away.  Hurry home, safe and sound!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to All!

Lois Folla  

Stampin' Up! Dormant Stamp Sets Discontinued on January 4, 2010

Hello Stampers!

Since the EastCoast has been slowed down today and probably tomorrow from the Snow Storm that is currently hitting us, I thought why not share some HOT NEWS... 

Currently Stampin' Up! has a dormant list  - but they all will be RETIRED and GONE as of January 4th!  

 

For photos of these stamps click HERE

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

If any of these stamp sets are on your wish list make sure to purchase them before they are gone for good by simply going to www.loisfolla.stampinup.net  and click on Shop Now:)

Have a wonderful evening!
Lois Folla

 

Stampin' Up!'s 2010 Ronald McDonald Charity Stamp Set - Very Thankful

Congratulations to Linda Fischer on her very FIRST Swap Card!  Isn't it just darling! 

Linda created this card for our Stamper's Club Pastel Technique Card Swap.

 

Pastel Technique Used:

- Color in lined stamped image using a Blender Pen dipping in desired colored Pastels

- Be sure to clean your Blender Pen by scrabbling on scratch paper before applying the next Pastel Color

The stamp set Linda used is the Ronald McDonald Charities 2009-2010 Stamp Set.  

Stampin' Up! donates two dollars to the Ronald McDonald Charities for every stamp set SOLD, that is on top of what we donate in time and supplies.  

The NEW Stampin' Up! Ronald McDonald Charity Stamp Setis ALWAYS my first stamp set I purchase in August when the New Stampin' Up! Idea Book comes out!

Each stamp set is available for only one year, and is replaced with another SUPER Stamp Set the following year to help continue to raise money for a truly heart-felt cause!

The name of this Special Stamp Set is called:Very Thankful  and has four beautiful stamps to it! It makes a great gift, and is fun to split up and give to special friends too!

For more information about this years Ronald McDonald Charities Stamp Set please click HERE. 

You may order this set, anytime through my website www.loisfolla.stampinup.net  and click on Shop Now or by emailing me at lois@stampinpress.com 

Have a wonderful day!

Lois Folla

 

Handmade Gifts

I'ld like to share two adorable handmade gifts I received this week.

Stacy Simin's made this incredible note pad holder with a mini file folder on the inside with a fancy 'adorable' pen... How stinkin' cute is this? Thank you Stacy!

 

Kristi Nazzaro came by to pick up her order and gave me this Beautiful Personalized handmade Note Pad :) She is so darn thoughtful and tallented!

Kristi has a little side business, besides her family of six!  If you would like to know more of what she offers from Papery Goodness Press please email her at paperygoodness@gmail.com

I still have that beautiful Note pad & Holder Lisa gave me for my Birthday, I can't bring myself to use these beautiful gifts.  But if I don't, I'll need to purchase a LARGE TOTE Box to store them, and what fun would that be... So I guess, I'll start to use my note pads on ' Note Pad Worthy People', you know, just like our 'Card Worthy People'.. Tee hee  Come on, you know what I'm talkin' about!!!! 

Here's looking out my office window this morning! Just the begining of a Winter Storm!

and here are Sammy & Billy... this morning as well :) They did their business, and wanted to come back in:) What beagles hu!?!?!  tee hee

Happy Snow Day on the East Coast!  

Lois Folla
 
 
 

Stampin' Pastel Technique Cards

Below are beautiful cards swapped at the October Stamper's Club Class.

This beautiful card below was created by: Lisa Karpinsky

 

Pastel Technique used: 

- Color top portion of the rubber stamp (flowers only) using a Versa Mark Pen and the bottom portion of the rubber stamp, 'flower pot' with a Chocolate Chip marker. 

- Huff on image (to re-moisten ink) and then Stamp the image on cardstock

- Next, apply the desired colored Pastels on a cotton ball and gently daub on Versa Marked flowers

- Once the flowers are dried, color in the center of the flowers by using a Blender Pen dipped in desired colored Pastels

- Color the flower pot using a Blender Pen & Stampin' Up! Pastels

The Fabulous Rose Card below was created by: Stacy Simin   I LOVE this technique! 

 

Pastel Technique Used with a Stampin' Up! Two Step Stamp Set:

- Choose your favorite Two-Step Stamp Set (This is the hardest part of the technique:)

- Ink the bold Rose image stamp (which is the 1st step of the two steps) in a Versa Mark pad, and then onto cardstock

- Dip a Cotton Ball into a light colored pastel and daub stamped image on cardstock for desired effect

- Wait for this to dry throughly

- Ink the lined Rose image (2nd step of two steps) into a Versa Mark pad - then stamp on top of the bold image already on the cardstock (you may want to use a Stamp-A-Ma-JIg for this technique)

- Dip a Cotton Ball into a darker colored pastel and daub stamped image on cardstock for desired effect

- Repeat two steps again for two step stamp leaf - using a light colored Pastel green for the Bold Image, and after it dries throughly, a darker green color for the lined image (the second step of the two step stamp)

   

 

Danielle Hassmiller designed the below Halloween Tri Fold Card for our swap

Pastel Technique

- Color in lined image by dipping a Blender Pen into the desired colored Pastel

- In between colors, be sure to scribble blender pen on scrap paper to clean tip off, then go to next Pastel Color

Absolutely stunning, don't you think?

  

 Below are a few sample cards I made prior to class using the Stampin' Up! Pastels and various Pastel Techniques I taught at the October 2009 Club Class

 

 

Happy Creating!

Lois Folla

 
 
   

 

MORE New Images for My Digital Studio!

New Images for My Digital Studio!

What to get ready for the New Year in style? It's easy! You can do with the two new digital downloads now available for My Digital Studio. The Calendar Grid Basic kit gives you several options for your calendar’s foundation, while the Calendar Basics kit will help you decorate your calendar in style!

Item Number	Name	Price
118120	Calendar Basics Kit	$9.95
121423	Calendar Grid Basic Kit	$3.95

To purchase these new individual digital downloads, visit my website and click on "Shop Now" in the upper right corner.

What you don't have My Digital Studio yet!??!  What are you waiting for?

Have a great day!

Lois Folla