Last minute Christmas gift idea

Here's a great last minute gift idea using some of Stampin' Up's Christmas rub-ons, ornament punch, Delightful Decorations stamp set, Bermuda Bay ribbon and a glass ornament that can be found at your local craft store. I wish I could give credit to the person who made it but it was displayed this year at Fall Fest.

12 Days of Holiday Sales

Click here to see Stampin' Up's promotion "12 Days of Holiday Sales" now through Dec 23! Lots of Big Shot machine dies and decor elements are on sale!

My neices' Christmas presents!

I made these for my neices, Britt, Brielle and Christie using the Tea Party DS papers, scallop circle punch, circle punch and coordinating ribbon. Brielle's is a brag book of her 13th birthday party. Britt's is a notebook and Christie's is a clipboard. I attached a gift card to each of their gifts in their favorite colors.

My Digital Studio Calendar

Here's my December 2010 Calendar page I created with the amazing My Digital Studio software. It's so easy to do. And you can have it professionally printed and sent to your recipient's address! I made one for my parent's and this one is for my in-laws. For the people who have everything they need, they will love this!

#118108 My Digital Studio Software - 79.95

Calendar -29.95

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

This card was made by Karen Barber. She used almost all the stamps from the stamp set Charming from the Holiday Mini Catalog to create this. Beautiful!

Product #116519 for $19.95.

80% off Clearance Accessories!

Check out the Stampin' Up's clearance accessories up to 80% off! Click here for details.

Thanksgiving card

Here's a great Thanksgiving card created by Michelle Zindorf at Fall Fest. I love the faux stitching made with white uniball gel pen and the country feel of this card. This card was made with Not quite Navy, Kraft and Real Red Cardstock, black gingham ribbon watercolor pencils, and Gifts of the Earth stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog. There's still time to order yours!

Big Shot Top Note

Love this project created with the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and the Top Note Bigz Die. This was made at Fall Fest. This would look great as a centerpiece on your Thanksgiving Table!

Faux Quilt Card

I love this card made at Fall Fest this past September. To recreate it, cut out squares from your favorite designer series papers or cardstock making them into a design and affix them on a piece of cardstock big enough to cut it out with the Big Note Die and the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. Then add faux stitching with your Stampin' Write Marker. The number of different designs you can make with this are unlimited!

Family Calendar 2010

I just made my first project using My Digital Studio and I'm attaching the cover page and the month of January here to share it with you. This is my in-laws Christmas present. I'll be making one for my parents also. It was sooo easy to make and I had so much fun playing with all of Stampin' Ups! digital stamp sets, papers, punches and embellishments. And after I was done making it, for just 29.95, I ordered it through Stampin' Up's professional printing center. I should be getting it in about 10 days.

My Digital Studio Software Coming Tomorrow!

I am soooo excited and right on my birthday, my digital studio will be coming tomorrow! I can't wait to make my calenders for my parents and in-laws for their Christmas presents. And I'm getting certified in My Digital Studio so if you have any questions about the software we can figure it out together. For getting certified, SU! gives me a free product, too, from the Occasions Mini Catalog. They're always giving away something. Check back for more about this exciting new product and maybe I'll have some samples...

Love this!

Here's one of the cards we made at my Cardmaking for All Occasions classes at Morris Hills High School in Rockaway, NJ. To recreate this card I used the round tab punch and 1 3/8 punch and the boho blossoms punch for the apple. We embossed the thank you with white embossing powder. For the pencil we used the word window punch. All these punches can be found on my stampin up website at maryannkasper.stampinup.net

Pumpkin Painting Party

We had fun at our 4th annual pumpkin painting party. Look how creative some of my friends are! I just love the pumpkin decorated with the leaves cut from the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine and the Leaves #2 Die. If you'd like to order one they're on page 202 of the new catalog (#113459) and they're 15.95.

Digital Scrapbooking and Cardmaking

Okay, I have been reluctant to purchase the digital scrapbooking and cardmaking software that Stampin' Up! has just put out. I thought, I like the hands on layering, textured look you get with handmade projects; until I learned all you can do with the digital software. Did you know you can make calendars for next year using your friends and family's pictures on each month of the calendar? Or that you can create personal scrapbooks much quicker and give them out as Christmas presents? My neice, Brielle just had her 13 year old birthday party with all her friends and I took great pictures. She would just love a personalized scrapbook as a keepsake for this memory in her life. So guess what I'm asking my husband for this year for Christmas? And I hope I can get it early...

Christmas cards are available for order...

Hi Everyone! I'm taking orders for Christmas cards this year through Dec 5th. It's $50.00 for 20 cards including envelopes. Their are 4 designs to choose from (A. Snowflakes, B. Christmas Trees, C. Cardinal in Tree, D. Ornament) and they are shown above left. (They also happen to be the cards we'll be making in our Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack). Be ready before the Christmas rush! Allow two weeks for delivery. You can pick them up at my house or have them shipped for an additional charge.

Autumn Days Stamp Set

Here's another beautiful card from Fall Fest. I love the colors on this card and the way the grasses seem to be flowing. The stamp set used for this card is called "Autumn Days" and it can be ordered on-line for 23.95. The number is 115452 and it comes with 6 stamps. Order yours today!

Deals of the Week through Oct 12th!

Stampin' Up! is starting their deals of the week again. Get any of these great punches for more than 25% off through Oct 12th! Order on line now...

Pixie Stix Holder Treats

Wouldn't you love to make these this year for your child's Halloween Party at school? Well you still can. This project was made by Stasia Sloma and here are the ingredients:
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive Classic Pads
Accessories: Corner Rounder Punch, Black Brads, 1/16" circle punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Pixie Stix
StampSets: Pumpkin Patch (Holiday Mini Catalog), Tasty Sweet
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Fall Fest Make and Takes

So here's one of the make and takes we made at Fall Fest. These are the Decor Elements Blocks and they come 4 in a package for $9.95. They are 3" blocks made of natural wood and can be found on page 30 in the Holiday Mini Catalog.

And here's the door prize I won! It's the Boho Blossoms punch. We got to keep the products we used for our make and takes and I was third to pick the door prize at our table and since I didn't have this one yet I was very happy to get it. This is found in the 2009-2010 SU! Idea Book and Catalog on page 186 for $15.95.

What a great Fall Fest!

I'm back from Fall Fest and I can't wait to show you all the amazing projects we saw and made to give you ideas for all your upcoming Fall and Holiday projects. Here is Tina and Barb, two of the key speakers and the table I sat at (with Dana, Dana's friend, Lisa, Lisa's friend, and Jen). If you've never gone to one of these, they're wonderful! It's like a mini convention all in one day. Anyway, check back for some of the great projects we made in future posts...

Melon Mambo Gel Skin Cover for Samsung Impression

Okay, is this not the coolest skin cover? Beyond Cell calls this skin cover Hot Pink. But I think it looks more like Stampin' Up's new In-Color, Melon Mambo and I am getting this for my new cell phone that my husband and I are getting tonight, the Samsung Impression. You can order one, too, for your cell phone and while your at it pick up some Melon Mambo paper and ink pads!

More cute Halloween Ideas

Give your friends and family hand made cards and gifts this year. They will notice the difference!

Cute Pumpkin Treat Box

Fall is just around the corner and what better way to bring in the season than with a little pumpkin treat box. I just love this stamp set, Pumpkin Patch. To see the supplies to make this project or to order these supplies from my SU! website click here.

My Husband's Class Room Sign

My husband's a computer technology teacher and he asked me to stamp him a class room sign with his name and number for the beginning of the school year . He loves the fall so I borrowed a retired stamp set from my mother with pumpkins, squash, leaves and he loves it! Stampin' Up! has lots of fall stamp sets for sale. Check them out and order them today so they arrive in time for making all of your fall projects.

Early Birthday Present for Me!

My shipment of many marvelous markers is coming today and I'm so excited! This is the birthday present I've been waiting for all year. If anyone knows me, I don't have a favorite color because I love all of them. And this set comes with 48 of them! Click here to shop now and order your set or pick out a different early (or late) birthday present for yourself.

The New Holiday Mini is here!

Stampin' Up's New Holiday Mini is here and it is fabulous! It is filled with new products (digital cardmaking and scrapbooking, Build A Bear, jewelery, stamp sets) and great ideas for the holidays. If you haven't received a copy contact me and I'll get one to you or browse it online. Place your order with me now online and get a jump start on your holiday cards and projects!

Sign Up for Fall Fest With Me!

Fall Fest and Spring Fling are two stamping events usually located in northern, NJ that you will not want to miss! Whether you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or just starting out stamping, you will be inspired with ideas for your upcoming holiday projects and share a fun filled day stamping and swapping with wonderful people who will instantly become your friends. For info on this year's Fall Fest click here and let me know you'll be joining us!

Sun High Orchards, Randolph, NJ

Sun High Orchards is a great place to visit and purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. There are animals to feed and fresh pies to buy. And while you're at it check out my cards for sale in the gift section. Thanks for all your support!

Click for Directions to the farm.

$85.00 Demonstrator Kit Ends August 31st!

Sign up with me to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and receive this kit for $85.00. This offer is only good through August 31st! Contact me today!

Sign Up for My Stamping Classes at Morris Hills

The Morris Hills Continuing Education Brochures came in the mail this week and I will be teaching two classes this fall: Cardmaking for All Occasions and Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack. Seats are limited so sign up today!

strawberry and polka dots card

We made a version of this card as a make and take at a workshop I had recently. I just love the colors and the simplicity of it.

Ingredients: White, Certainly Celery, Melon Mambo cardstock, Tart and Tangy and Polka Dot stamp sets, Scallop Circle Punch, Certainly Celery Classic Ink, Stampin' Write Markers in Gable Green, Pixie Pink, Real Red, Garden Green, ribbon and Dazzling Diamonds

The Polka Dot Background Stamp Set is available on the dormant list and can be ordered for $17.95. Order yours today!

2009 Christmas Photo

I think I found our Christmas picture for this year that I'll be sending everyone. We went away this past weekend to Tom's River, NJ with my sister in law and her family. We had such a great time! I even got to go on a date with my husband while she and her husband watched our kids. Here's a picture of me and my husband and also one of my three neices.

So now that I have my Christmas picture picked out, look for upcoming Christmas Card Classes coming soon...

Razzleberry Lemonade DS Papers

I absolutely love Stampin' Up!'s Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Papers. I covered a clipboard and a composition notebook with them. These would make very special and affordable gifts.

Happy won a Very Good Ribbon at the Fair

We had a great time entering our bearded dragon in the Morris County Fair 4H Club. It was hard dropping him off Thursday night and leaving him there but there were people there watching the lizards overnite, every night for 3 nights! The judging was on Saturday at 1 Pm and he won a "very good" ribbon. It was a great experience for us all.

Final Deal of the Week

Stampin' Up's! final deal of the week is the heart to heart punch which is regularly $15.99 but this week you can get it for $10.99! This punch coordinates with the Love You Much stamp set.

Stampin' Up!'s new 2009-2010 catalog

Stampin' Up!'s new 2009-2010 catalog is here and it's better than ever! I just love the new In-Colors and the Razzleberry Designer Series Papers, among so many other things. If you haven't received one yet, contact me at maryannkasper@yahoo.com and request one from me today!

Morris County 4H Fair

My son is enrolling his Bearded Dragon, Happy, in the hepatology show at the Morris County 4H Fair in Chubb Park, Chester, NJ. It was hard to leave him there last night when we had to drop him off. But he was in good company with 3 other Bearded Dragons, snakes, lizards and a frog. Click here for more information about the fair. Admission is free but they ask for a $5.00 donation for parking.

new landscaping project

We never could grow grass well in the front lawn because of two big beautiful trees in our yard that covered our lawn with shade. So last year I planted ajuga (recommended from a landscaper) and we put down some red mulch. Hopefully, the plan is that the ajuga will take over and next year we'll put some plants down, too.