Card Buffet ~ November 11th

Here are a few cards that have been added to the card buffet for the 11th. Please RSVP (click on the tab above and RSVP for the class you would like to attend) so that I have enough room and supplies for you. 

Keep Calm and Make A Card

This is one of the hostess sets

 I love that saying “Keep calm and carry on“! Who doesn't have days like this? I have several moments like this a week!!  This is the Hostess set “Carry On” (#126645 wood, #126647 clear mount)  The stamp set is only available with orders over $150 (personal order online , club hostess, workshop or book party).




Cards are my therapy and this sign is perfect for me!!!

INK-REDIBLE - 2 ways to get yours free!!!!

1)  INK-REDIBLE STARTER KIT OFFER BEGINS TODAY! Stampin' Up! announced that from Nov. 1 through Dec. 16, they will include a FREE color collection of our new Firm Foam Ink Pads (your choice of either Brights, Regals or Subtles) with the purchase of the Starter Kit.


For $99, you'll get your choice of

•Up to $125 in product (that's $26 in free product)

•A FREE color collection of ink pads ($49.95 value)

•The entire kit and ink pads ship FREE (another 10% savings).

•Local sales tax applies.

There's no risk or obligation to purchase anything further! Purchase the kit through me and you'll not only be able to to do a test drive of Stampin' Up!

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2) SPEND $450 AND RECEIVE AN INK-REDIBLE DEAL, TOO! From Nov. 1 thru Dec. 16, on-line orders of $450 or more (before shipping and tax) will qualify for a FREE color collection of our new Firm Foam Ink Pads (your choice of either Brights, Regals or Subtles). Stock up or team up with your stamping friends to get the combined benefits. It's quick, easy and delivered to your door.

Here's what you'll get with a $450 order:

•FREE Ink Pad Color Collection ($49.95 Value). After entering your qualifying order on-line, you'll be prompted to select your FREE ink pad collection from the following choices: 132652 Brights Classic Stampin' Pads, 132653 Subtles Classic Stampin' Pads, 132654 Regals Classic Stampin' Pads.

•Hostess Rewards. Earn a minimum of $65 in free products and the option for purchasing one item at 50% off. Rewards increase based on your product total. See Hostess Rewards Chart.

Stampin' Up! Trimmer Is Available!

Introducing the new and improved Stampin' Trimmer! Although paper trimmers are a common crafting tool, this trimmer was designed exclusively by paper crafters for paper crafters AND because it was made by Stampin' Up!, you know it's a cut above the rest!


Features of the All-New Stampin' Trimmer

•An extra-wide 6-1/4" cutting base and an extended 14-1/2" ruler

◦The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 1/4" (4 mm) increments, allowing for small measurements.

◦The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.

◦The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts.

◦When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.

◦The cutting base and track include a full ruler, incorporating measurements down to 1/16" and grid lines that mark each quarter inch.

◦All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won't wear off.

◦The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin' Trimmer securely in place on your work area.

•A full 12" cutting and scoring track

◦The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don't have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you're not using them.

◦The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 12" (30.5 cm) without having to remove or switch out handles.

◦The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport.

◦The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.

•Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts

◦The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.

◦Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring.

◦The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting.

◦The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.

•Storage compartment under base

◦The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades, and even business cards.

◦Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you've stored.

Product details: item 126889; $29.95

Slow Cooker Chicken

Here is a very easy and very delicious crockpot or dutch oven recipe (we cook it in the dutch oven when we are camping and in the crockpot when we are home).

4-6 chicken breasts         1 large onion, sliced

2 cups ketchup             2 cups barbeque sauce
Layer chicken and onion in crockpot or dutch oven. Pour ketchup and barbeque sauce over chicken and onion. Cook 7 or 8 hours on low in crockpot.

Sides: We love to eat it with potatoes or rice, a vegie, and a tossed salad.

Left overs: Dice the left over chicken and onions. Freeze with sauce. Use it on pizza with cheese for a quick meal (buy a premade pizza crust for an even quicker meal).

Not sure where this recipe came from but it is a good one.

Happy Halloween

Hope you all have a safe and Happy Halloween!!

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Another addition to the cardbuffet! 

Tina

Join Stampin Up

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These are just a few of the benefits that made me decide to be a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. I love sharing my passion for stamping with family and friends, meeting new people, and having the chance to build a great business doing so. And being able to set my own schedule is a definite plus!



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Want to make ornaments?

Check my class schedule on the to top right side.

Today Only !!! Spooktacular Sale!

Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular

Today’s the BIG DAY!! For one day only Stampin’ Up! is offering 15% OFF almost every stamp we sell! The goal is to sell more stamps in a single day than ever before!!! One-day Sell-A-Stamp Spooktacular!

    HUGE THINGS ARE HAPPENING MONDAY, OCTOBER 29!
3 big things are happening on Monday!

* 24 HOUR SALE: 15 Percent OFF every stamp we sell - Sell-a-Stamp Spooktacular! Oct 29 only

* FREE DOWNLOADS, 50 percent OFF all MDS digital kits for Digital Scrapbooking Day (week) Oct 29 - Nov 5, 2012

* NEW KIT: A new Stampin' Up! project kit will be available - Oct 29 (stay tuned for details)



Click on the tab above (Tina's Stampin Up)  to shop on-line.  As a gift from me to you for anyone who makes a purchase, I will give you a half off stamp set of your choice to use be used before Jan 12th.

Buffet Class ~ New Addition.

Here is another one that has been added!    It's a cute post it note holder.

Card Buffet

Here is a picture of my card buffet. there will be several project/cards to pick from in each one of these boxes. You pick the card/ boxyou want to make and all the things you need are in the box.  There might be a few things that are not because they are a shared item but I will help with that.  The next card buffet is Sunday Oct 28th at 3:30 pm.  Please RSVP so that I have enough room for everyone! ~Tina

I will be posting a picture of the new cards that have been added to the card buffet.  The card buffet is 1st come 1st serve so make sure you sign up if you like the card that has been added to the buffet. I make enought for about 15 people (cards) after they are gone. You might have to settle with another cute one! =-)

Here is the latest addition to the card buffet.


Hope to see you soon ~ Tina

You asked for it! You got it! SINGLE STAMPS!

Your name will put into a drawing for every single stamp that you buy.  You could win a grad prize of a bag of prizes, stamp sets or Gift Card!!

 New Single stamps have been added...

Mini Cheesecakes

I love to make mini-cheesecakes with puff pastry shells! It's so easy, and they're always a big hit. The little shells are available in the frozen food section of the market. Then I buy the Jello No-bake Cheesecake and a can of cherry pie filling. Just follow the directions on the cheesecake box, omitting the first step (the crust). After mixing the filling, just spoon it into the puff pastry shells, top with cherry filling and Viola! An easy appetizer that any SHE can make!!

Stampin' Up! will be having a huge sale on stamps on Monday, Oct. 29th only!!!

Exciting news!!!!! Stampin' Up! will be having a huge sale on stamps on Monday, Oct. 29th only!!!

Nearly every Stampin' Up! stamp at 15% off!

Click here for the sale!!!

This includes:

cookie stamps

single stamps

Background Stamps

Personalized Name Stamps

Rubber and Clear-mount

So grab your wish-list and shop my on-line store, where the prices will be reduced for Monday Only!Or you can email me your orders this weekend, I will place them on Monday so you can get a fabulous discount! These prices are only good on 10/29. Don't miss out!!!





Check out these new additions to the selection of Single Stamps now available (and on sale Monday, too!):

Do you need a punch holder?

I am so happy to have this!  My co-worker made this and I love it! He makes them to fit what you need!  This one holds all my punches. It was $99.00 and worth every penny. Now I can see all my punches and know what other ones I need =-)  If you would like to of these made for yourself let me know.  This would be a great gift to order yourself for Christmas from you kids or hubby =-)

~ Tina

Flybaby Fridge Cleaner (leftovers)

I call it the Flybaby Fridge Cleaner and it is from Newmarket, Ontario - north of Toronto.

One whole chicken, or chicken parts - rinsed and placed into Crock pot. Mix together odds and ends from your fridge door and cupboards to equal one cup. Add bits of salad dressings, jam the kids didn't like, etc. Works best if it half sweet - jams, etc and half savoury - salad dressings, bbq sauce, etc. Clean out a lot of clutter and it is always good but never the same twice!

October ~ Holiday Countdown Checklists

Here's a Holiday Countdown Checklist that I am trying to use
By the end of October or maybe the end of December... lol.


Make one list of the gifts you need to buy and carry it around with you. Try and purchase one gift every time you are out shopping (don't forget gifts for teachers, babysitters and others that have helped you this year).

Begin to cook double of one meal each week. Good meals to try are chili, pulled chicken or pork, beef stew (all can be done in a crock pot and then frozen). I haven't done this one yet.

Get tickets to holiday events--seats for seasonal favorites fill up fast.

Arrange travel, hotels and boarding for pets. if you travel?!?! not me =-)

Good Luck !!!

My Difital Studio +Digital Scrapbook = FREE DownLoads plus 50% all digital kits

Click HERE between October 29th - November 5th!!!!

Stampin' Up! has permanently slashed the price of their printing services!

 Click HERE to see My Digital Studio print pricing.

FANCY FLOWER PUNCH IS BACK!

THE STAMPIN' UP! FANCY FLOWER PUNCH IS BACK! This fun, flowery and versatile punch is available for purchase again! Fancy Flower Punch Item #118073

**NEW ** Stampin Up Paper Trimmer

Check out the new stampin up paper trimmer!! You can buy it soon!!  I am putting together a list of the people who want to get it asap!!

Unlike any other paper trimmer on the market, it has been designed with features specifically for crafters. Some of the fabulous new features include:




•Wide cutting base (6″x6″ instead of the standard 5.5) to easily accommodate cuts for cards

•A flip out ruler to extend cutting length with a stabilizing foot

•A cutter bar that locks down making it easy to take on the go to craft parties or crops

•Printed measurement numbers that are easy to read and won’t wear or rub off

•A storage space to secure extra blades

•And, my favorite feature, extended length designed so you can get a full 12″ vertical cut!

Join my mailing list today so you can be notified as soon as it is available for order!  Tina

Rice Chex Ice Cream Dessert ~ AKA better than sex dessert!

Here is anonther one that we Had at retreat last year. I was sooo good!


2 c. rice chex cereal

1 c. coconut

1 c. chopped pecans

1 stick of butter

1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

1 sm. Bottle caramel syrup

3/4 c. brown sugar



Mix together rice chex, coconut, pecans, and melted butter. Bake on cookie sheet at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and mix 3/4 c. brown sugar to mixture. Spread one-third of mixture in the bottom of 9x13 pan. Drizzle one-half of the caramel. Cut and place ice cream until it covers bottom of pan. Drizzle remainder of caramel and remainder of mixture on tope of the ice cream. Freeze and Enjoy!

We got to enjoy this awesome treat thanks to Jonie!!!!

~ Tina

Texas Caviar

This is one my favorite treats when we wer at RETREAT last year!  It is soooo Yummy!

1 can pinto beans - drain

1 can black beans - drain

1 can black-eye peas – drain

1 can shoe peg corn – drain

1 cup celery – diced fine

1 cup green pepper diced fine

Marinade

¾ cup apple cider vinegar

½ cup (or less) oil

½ t black pepper

1 cup sugar

Boil-cool – add to above – marinade 2 hours

Serve with chips.


After you try this recipe... let me know what you think!!
Have a great day ~ Tina

November 7th class ~ 10-10-10

November 7th Class  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Central)  ~ 10-10-10


Hi, stampers! Join me this month's 10/10/10 card class. This class includes 10 cards for $10 + $10 stamping order. Come any time from 6:00-7:00 to begin stamping and stay as long as it takes to make your cards and place your order.

Please RSVP so that I know you are coming...  RSVP here!
Also bring your own adhesive (you will get a gift).  

Hope to see you soon!

Tina

Card Swap



Masculine Card Swap due October 23rd ~ 

These are the people I have signed up so far... Tina C, Maria K, Sherri S, Karen Y, Sarah S, Sara S, Lori K, Brenda C

Gift Card Swap due November 20th ~ These are the people I have signed up so far...  Tina C, Maria K, Karen Y, Sarah S,

Apple Cake

3/4 cup sugar           
1/2 cup all purpouse flour
1 tsp. baking powder 
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 med. apple, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup chopped walnuts   
1 tbsp. cinnamon-sugar

In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Stir in apple and walnuts. Spread evenly into an ungreased 9 in. pie plate. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake a 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.

October 28th ~ Card Buffet

Card Buffet

This is a great class for all kinds of people! New stampers and advanced stampers! This would be a great way to stock up on a stack of cards!
There will be 12 or more different cards you can choose to make. Here are a couple that were just added to the buffet for the up coming class on October 28th.
Please RSVP and let me know what time you are planning on coming. I would like to have 3 groups.
Times to sign up:
12pm until complete (8 people).
1:30pm until complete (8 people).
3:00pm until complete (8 people).
Here are a couple of cards that are on the buffet

 

Class - Photo Box

 Photo Box ~ This would be a wonderful gift for someone who has everything. It is made out of 1 package of DSP, Designer Paper and cardstock.  It has 3 layers and plenty of room for many photos and memories.

This class is pre-pay only. I will have to order the paper for each person... pre-pay before 10/31.  Class will be $25.00 for a finished box.

photo box

November 11th 4pm $25.00 USD Option 2 $25.00 USD Option 3 $25.00 USD

Chicken 'n Dumplins

4 cups cooked chicken, bite-size pieces

5 cups chicken broth

1 stick butter

1/2 cup milk

salt and pepper to taste

1 1/2 cups self-rising flour

1/2 cup shortening

buttermilk



Combine broth, butter, milk, salt, and pepper; set aside. Cut shortening into flour. Add enough buttermilk to make dough. On floured board, roll dough thin. Cut into 1 x 2" strips. Heat chicken and broth mixture until very hot. Slowly drop a few strips of dough; cook as you go. Continue adding dough strips until all are added. Cook until dough is done. Stir often being careful not to let the dumplins on the bottom burn.



NOTE: I have heard of using frozen or refrigerated pie crusts for dumplins but haven't tried it.

Chili Verde

This is one i want to try!!!



2 1/2 cups salsa verde (If you have a Trader Joe's store near you, use theirs -- it's the best!)

1 4 oz can chopped anaheim chilies

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb boneless pork loin

1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 14 oz can white beans, drained and rinsed

Hot, cooked rice



Place 2 cups of the salsa verde in the Crock-Pot. Stir in the chilies. Add meat. Cook on high for 4 hours. Take meat out of Crock-Pot and shred. Add back to Crock-Pot along with remaining 1/2 cup salsa and the 2 cans of beans. Stir and cook on high for 30 more minutes. Serve over rice. - cased from:Fluttering in Fremont, CA

Single Stamps Pilot Program

 

We’re trying out something new! We’re excited to offer you and your customers the chance to buy single pieces from these select stamp sets: Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings. The offer will be available now through January 2, 2013.

Details

• These stamps are available on any order type-customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online.
• You can find the stamp item numbers on the flyers.
• These won’t be sent to you in our typical cases or packaging; they’ll be packaged in cello bags. If you’d like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).
• This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
• The stamps won’t come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you’ll need to buy a block separately if you don’t already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyers.
• There’s no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
• This offer is not available in Quebec.
• Remember that this is a pilot program, so take advantage of it while you can!

The easiest way to view your options is in the PDFs Stampin’ Up! provided us, so here’s a link to those!
Word Play Single Stamps PDF
Perfectly Penned Single Stamps PDF
Seasonal Sayings Single Stamps PDF

If you like what you read, pass it on!!!

February 11th class

These are the cards that where made in class on the 11th. There will be another class in march.