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Today starts a new feature on the StampWithTara blog - Two for Tuesday! I will take a project either I have already featured or something I found and do it over differently, to show you different ways to use the same layout, idea, etc.
I asked for suggestions from my readers and this is what I got!
These treat boxes are for the ladies attending the Scrappin and Stampin Getaway this weekend in Wells, Maine! The next weekend is slated for the end of January, information will come out by the end of the weekend to register, this filled up early, so check back Saturday for more info!
Paper: Autumn Traditions Designer Series Paper, Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Soft Suede, More Mustard and Ruby Red Cardstock
Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Sizzix Big Shot, Box #2 Die
Last week the Hospitality Committee at my school decided we needed to do something for our colleagues at the other elementary school in the district. They had a student pass away, she was something of a celebrity so there was some media attention, and it is just so hard when a child dies anyway...We made up survival kits, just to brighten their day. Inside were Kisses and Hugs and Lifesavers, a crayon and some paper clips (to hold it all together, kind of thing).
We used Circle Circus to decorate the poem and the toppers, cut with the Top Note die and decorated with the scallop circle punch and ribbon- I LOVE this set because it is sooo versitile! The cardstock came from my scrap pile (except the Whisper White, which I used to print the poem on), and I found it so rewarding to say to my co-workers "I know what we can do" and it didn't have to cost a lot of money, it was a group effort putting them together so there was community building on our part as well....so great!
I waited to post about this til this week because of the media attention, I wanted to be able to s hare the idea with my blog readers so when you have an occasion to try to lift someone's spirits you have this resource, but didn't want to capitalize on the grief experienced by so many in the district. Know what I mean?
Anyway, the poem is one you can find online, if you want it email me at stampwithtara@yahoo.com.
I am so excited when I get an extra hour of sleep, especially when next weekend is the Saco (in Wells)Scrappin and Stampin Getaway!
If all goes well, this is a new hotel for me, there will be another one on the weekend of January 30th!!!
November newsletter and another installment of the 12 Weeks of Christmas is coming this week, don't miss out!!! Sign up for the Stamp With Tara newsletter on the left hand side of this blog...
Since you have an extra hour, too, why not download and fill out the HolidayWish Listfor this year?
If you return it to me with names and contact info for your gift givers by Nov. 20th, they save 10% (this does not apply to Scrappin and Stampin Getaways, sorry!)
I just made this card using My Digital Studio for my downline, Lindsay - she just achieved her Stampin' Start!!!
This is a program for new demonstrators with Stampin' Up to help them get their business off to a solid start. I am so excited for her, and look forward to working with her towards her other goals, too!
If you have goals and you'd like to find out if Stampin Up can help you achive them, call me at 207-590-8631. I will happily share my story and answer your questions - NO HARD SELL OR OBLIGATION! Actually, it is much better to not start something like a business without significant thought and processing.
~as much as I love it, and I DO! it is embarassing to me...McKenna is 2 years old in this pic, and today she's 4!
One of the concerns my customers and fellow scrapbookers have is never catching up on their pages. Well, I have a solution for this year's Halloween pictures, but it's for my Facebook Fans! Go to the button on the left and check out Stamp With Tara on Facebook to find out how to take advantage of this FREE CLASS!
Haunting Scrapbook Page
Stamps: Halloween Frights
Inks: Basic Black
Paper: Basic Black, Lovely Lilac, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive Cardstock; Cast A Spell DSP,
Accessories: Pumpkin Pie Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Photo Corner Punch, Wide Oval Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Naturally Serif Decorative Strip Die
Scrapbooking in Maine can mean so many different things, last weekend for me it meant a class with a wonderful group of people, this Friday night it means helping out Susan G. Komen fund....what a great job I have!!!
I was approached by Maine-Kids-Kin to do a class for their grandfamilies group~grandparents raising their grandchildren. There were 9 in attendance, ranging in ages from 4 to over 16 let's say (lol!). I used the Simply Scrappin' Kits, ribbon, and page protectors to help them create 10 page booklets using the same scrapmap for the ScrapPINK class this Friday - cool!
Here are a couple young ladies goin' at it with the punches :)
workin with their grandmother...
and one of the finished products...
Hi Tara,
Just wanted to thank you again for all your help on Saturday. I know everyone had an excellent time. We really appreciated being able to take advantage of your expertise – both as a scrapbooker and as a teacher! As Nancy and I were planning this event, our hope was to provide a few of our clients with some much-needed quality family time. Thanks to all your great help, we were able to accomplish that goal.
Awww...shucks! I am so fortunate to be able to do these kind of events, share what I love and help others enjoy their families, preserve memories for family members to come!
NEXT SCRAPBOOKING CLASS IS TUESDAY AT 7PM - Love to have you join us! Call 207-590-8631 for more info!
Starting next week I am going to offer a regular feature on my blog - Two for Tuesday! I will show a project I either have shared before or one I found on one of my surfing expeditions, and then the two for will be a re-do with the same basic layout but either new occasion or color scheme.
Your assigment, should you take it on, is to post a comment to the blog with an idea you'd like to see done two-for! I have my own ideas, but this blog is as much for my readers as it is for me!
Tomorrow is the 5th week in the 12 Weeks of Christmas Campaign...The feedback from my customers has been great - what are you waiting for? Sign up in the box at the top right hand side of the blog and start receiving yours, too!
Friday night's Holiday Gifts Class had to be rescheduled at the last minute - life happens and sometimes it works out for the best!
It's now going to be offered two times- Wednesday, November 11th at 7pm and Friday, December 4th. Cost is $24, and can be made on the Holiday Class Page
Check out what we're making by lookingat this post, but I have to tell you that I keep seeing amazing ideas for gift tags, gifts and more - so you never know what will get added on!
These photos are from the 12 Weeks of Christmas Campaign for my email newsletter subscribers. Readers receive a detailed description of these projects including needed supplies and step by step instructions!
Per Stampin' Up, this message needs to be on my blog: This content is my sole responsibility as an independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator and the use of and content of the classes, services, or products offered here is not endorsed by Stampin' Up!
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