Chris Stamps

Stampin Up Snowman Tic Tac Holder

Here is a cute fast, easy project. I am in a craft show and thought these would be great for stocking stuffers.

Measure your card stock to 4 1/2 x 3 score at 2 and 2 1/2.  Adhere the tic tacs with sticky strip

Stamp the snowman from Punch Pals Stamp set on a 3 x 2 3/4 piece of whisper white card stock. Punch out the belly using the 3/4 circle punch. Wrap ribbon around the card stock sleeve before attaching the whisper white snowman piece. Color with markers and I also attached the snowman tag from the Hostess Stamp set Christmas Punch.  What an easy project and a fun one too!!!! Order the Punch Pals Stamp Set  # 116588 $32.95 and any package of cardstock to make these and I will send you a free snowman tic tac project in the mail.

  

Stampin Up Black Friday and Cyber Monday

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! This is just a quick note to say thank you and I appreciate your business.

 

You make my job so much fun!!

 

I wanted to offer you a very special sale from now through Monday, November 30th 5 PM.  This is a BUILD YOUR OWN SALE!!!

 

 Choose five anything (5 different stamp sets, 5 paper packages of your choice, 5 adhesives, 5 different big shot dies, etc, etc!) and the 6th one you choose is absolutely free!!!! You may order through me directly, or on line. 

 (if ordering online order the free item and I will refund your money) the 6th item will be the lesser value of all the items. You may order as many sets of 5 as you like!!!

 

Again, I appreciate you!

Stampin Up On Line Extravaganza Sale

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!!!! Stampin Up is having an incredible sale!!!!

Click here for details

 You can order on line by using the order on line button to the right or by dropping me an email!!! Check out the awesome deals!!!

Stampin Up My Digital Studio Features and Benefits

 

Whoo Hoo!!! I am My Digital Studio Certified!!! This was a special certification that a small percentage of demonstrators took the opportunity to complete. This means I am trained and certified and can help you with your digital projects.  Right now with a $400 order or workshop you can order My Digital Studio for half price!!! This offer is valid only through November 30^th!!!! Order before December 2009 and I will refund you 10% off your first printing project!!!

Click here to order and than click shop now or contact me to place your order.

Here are all the details about My Digital Studio

Exclusive Stampin' Up! Content

• Stampin' Up! artwork and accessories available in a digital format.
• Stampin' Up! colors allow for perfect coordination when embellishing professional print projects with traditional embellishments. Add depth and dimension when you combine digital with handcrafted.
• With My Digital Studio, your favorite images and colors need not retire--you can keep using them for years to come!

Software

• My Digital Studio starts with nearly 2,000 unique elements--stamps, embellishments, templates, kits, punches, Designer Series papers, card stock, borders, and more.
• Intuitive design for easy navigation and project creation.
• Plenty to do for more advanced users including
• Customizable stamps and embellishments
• Photo, background, accent, and page editing
• Multimedia features including music, videos, and links
• Automatic photo fill for effortless design.
• Program is on 2 DVDs, making downloading quick and simple.
• The program is stored on your computer, not on the web, so you can take it with you.
• PC and Mac compatible.
• Training and quick start materials available to help you learn more.
• Use My Digital Studio as a design tool--create projects digitally before crafting it in paper, or create flyers to print or e-mail to customers.

Digital Downloads

• Download new embellishments, stamps, kits, and templates to My Digital Studio on a regular basis. Digital downloads are also compatible with other design tools.
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Print

• Professional print service available--print your photo albums, calendars, and cards. Professional printing for individual pages will be available soon.
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• Don't limit yourself to print projects! You can also create digital projects like DVDs, interactive albums, and e-cards.
• With My Digital Studio, you can print your projects from your home printer (depending on your printer's settings, printed colors may not match Stampin' Up!'s exclusive colors).
• Stampin' Up!'s professional print services use only the highest quality products--papers, album covers (linen, leather, and photo covers).
• My Digital Studio is competitively priced at $79.95.

 

Stamping on Tiles with Stampin Up Craft Ink and Glassy Glaze

Here is a great simple project that you can make for Christmas Gifts! You will be amazed at just how simple they are to do!!!!! you can click on the picture to enlarge it. Although, You really don't get an accurate presentation they are very shiny and look awesome in real life.

 I purchase the tiles at Menards but I am sure you can purchase them at any home builder store. I buy the tumbled marble tiles they are called Realto but truly any tile will do. These tiles do not have a glossy finish to them. They are available in all kinds of fun colors so let your imagination run wild!

 

1.  Wash and dry the tiles, sometimes they are chalky!!!

2. Ink up the stamp using craft inks, and stamp on the tile. If you don’t like it you can rinse it off, or wipe it off with a paper towel and start again. You also can use baby wipes but I find you go through a lot and it is messy so I only use those for small areas.

3. After you have your image stamped make sure to rub the ink pad along the edge of the tile. It gives it a finished look.

4. After you have stamped your tile to your liking place it in the big embossing tray and cover it with glassy glaze. Tap off the excess and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees

Here are some more tiles I have made. You will love making these!!! Order any stamp set and a set of craft inks to make these and I will send you a free glassy Glaze Embossing powder (a $4.75 value).

Craft Inks: ($80.95 for a set of 12)

Bold Brights 105558

Earth Elements 105559

Rich Regals 105560

Soft Subtles 105561

Glassy Glaze 100477

I used Season of Friendship Stamp set (11776 $23.95)

Click here to place your order or contact me directly.

Stampin Up Christmas Wreath with Autumn Days Stamp Set

 

I was happy with the way this card turned out. This card was inspired by a card I saw done by Carol Matthews, a demonstrator in Nova Scotia. Here is how you make it:

Punch a 1 3/4 circle piece out of cardstock scrap. Trace around

it using an Old Olive Marker in the center of a 4 x 5 1/4piece of whisper white.  It does not matter if you tracing is perfect or not, your stamping will cover it. Color pine cone stamp from the Autumn Days Stamp Set with a Chocolate Chip Marker and an Old Olive marker. Using Stamp a ma jig stamp line the stamp up so the branch is on the traced circle. Stamp around the circle until you have a full wreath. After you stamp all the way around if you have any holes fill in with holly leaf from Berry Christmas Stamp set from Berry Christmas. Stamp berries from Autumn Days Stamp set with Real Red.  Now trim the cardstock in a 3 ¾ square. I find it easier to waste some cardstock after stamping than to try and center the traced circle on the exact size cardstock of the finished product.  Stamp greeting from Teeny Tiny Wishes and punch out with Word Window Pinch. Punch out Modern Label Punch on scrap Real Red cardstock. Make a bow with the Red Gingham Ribbon and attach with a glue dot.  If you order the supplies to make this card I will be happy to send you a sample of the card in the mail. Just let me know!!!

Click here to place your order   Click shop now

 

Supplies needed:

Item #

116509 Berry Christmas   $22.95

 115370 Teeny Tiny Wishes  $36.95

115452 Autumn Days  $23.95

116630 Punch - Modern Label  $15.95

 100071 Stampin' Write - Chocolate Chip  $3.25

100079 Stampin' Write Old Olive  $3.25

 100702 Card Stock - 8.5x11 -  Old Olive  $5.50

100730 Card Stock - 8.5x11 - Whisper White $7.50

 101049 Stamp-a-ma-jig $11.95

102482 Card Stock - 8.5x11 - Real Red $5.50

103133 Classic Stampin' Pad - Real Red  $5.95

103683 Glue Dots - Mini  $4.95

104827 Ribbon, 3/16" Gingham - Red   $7.50

105090 Punch - Word Window  $15.95

112004 Punch - 1-3/4" Circle $15.95

Awesome Punched Pine Cone Christmas Card

This is a very easy card to make! And it is sure to get a "WOW" from the crowd!!! I found the pinecone some time ago on the web, so I can not take credit for coming up with that and I don't know who the orginal creator is.

1. Die cut the Top Note Sizzix Die and Very Vanilla card stock and stamp with the Peace Love Joy stamp from All Holidays Stamp Set.

2. Punch out several scallop circles and sponge the edges with a sponge dauber using Craft White ink. You will need several 2, 3, 4, 5, petal pieces from the scallops so cut them up accordingly.

3.  Punch out Chocolate Chip card stock with Large Oval.  This is the base to build your pine cone starting at the bottom on the oval cut out piece. Start with 2 petals from scallop than 3, than 4, up to 5 and than back down to 2 at the top.

4. Punch out 2 flowers from the Trio Flower punch for the top of the pine cone.

5. The swirl is from The Swirly sizzlits decorative die.

6. I cut out paper thin strips of Old Olive to make pine

   needles.

My Favorite Stampin Up Christmas Card

I have had a ton of comments about this card. It truly is my all time favorite Christmas Card.  I have reposted it and also listed out all the supplies. And as a bonus if you order the supplies to make your own I will send you a free sample of this card  in the mail!!!!

 This is such an easy card and yet it gets so many compliments and you will absolutely love it. I think the glitter just makes the card. You need:

Night of Navy Ink and Cardstock

 Heard from the Heart, Itty Bitty Backgrounds and Lovely as a Tree Stamp sets

Whisper White Cardstock and White craft ink.

Dazzling Diamonds and 2 Way Glue

That's it!!! And it is a beautiful card!!!! Order the supplies to make this card and I will send you a free card sample in the mail. You can contact me to place your order or order on line at the upper right of this page (click shop now when the page opens) After ordering just email me and I will drop your card in the mail.

Item#	Item	Price
102977	Night of Navy Ink	$4.95
100867	Night of Navy  Cardstock	$5.50
111644	Heard from the Heart	$22.95
114996	Itty Bitty Backgrounds	$14.95
115026	Lovely as a Tree Stamp sets	$27.95
100730	Whisper White Cardstock	$7.50
101731	White craft ink.	$7.50
102023	Dazzling Diamonds	$4.50
100425	2 Way Glue	$3.50
107301	envelopes (40 in a package)	$6.50
104332	adhesive	$6.95
104331	adhesive refill	$ 4.50

If you would like to get going on your cards, email me at chrisgreten@sbcglobal.net and we will get you started! Or leave me a comment and I will contact you.

Storage Rack for Stampin Up Punches

Anyone that knows me, knows I struggle with organization. I am working hard to get better at this!! So as I learn I will share ways with you!  Here is how I store my Stampin Up Punches!!! I absolutely love this system. Since Stampin Up Punches are all the same color, it was very frustrating for me before when I stored them in a drawer. Now I have them in plain sight and I can grab them when I need them!!!  I picked these racks up in the kitchen section at IKEA. They are 36 inches long and as you can see they hold a lot of punches. Send me your ideas for storage and organization. I would love some more ideas.

 

Stampin Up Christmas Blessings Treat Box

An old-fashioned snowflake and a simple rub-on make this treat box a joy to give during the holidays. Even better? Simply switch out the tag to give perfectly packaged treats all year long! Ilove these treat boxes!!! They come pre assembled and there are 5 to a package for $3.95. They are a great size too! 4 5/8" x 2 3/8'x 6 1/8". They are big enough to hold food and they are coated and food safe!!! What a fabulous bargain!

SUPPLIES

Winter Post

Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

Earth Elements 12X12 Textured Card Stock

Treat Box

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

Real Red 5/8 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon

White Circle Aluminum Metal Edge Tags

Chit Chat Rub-Ons

Stampin' Dimensionals

1/16 Inch Handheld Circle Punch

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Digital+ Starter Kit Price: $185 (over $295 value!)

Digital+ Starter Kit Contents:

• My Digital Studio software suite
• Two stamp sets (Party Hearty, Petal Pizzazz)
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Four Classic Stampin' Pads (Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise)
• Four Stampin' Write markers (Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red) 
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD and other supplies)

If you would like more information on this click here  ALso feel free to contact me if you have questions. Be sure to click order online at the top if you are ready to sign up and click join now once inside my website. My password is stamp.

Two year Stampin up Calendar Kit

2 Year Calendar Kit Class 

Tuesday November 24 @ 7PM in my stamping studio in Bartlett iliinois.

Must sign up by the 17th so I have time to order your supplies if you are taking the class with me.

This is such an awesome class. You will love this project!!! We will make a 2 year flip calendar with scripture (or motivational quotes if you do not want scripture) This will be a treasured gift for anyone on your Christmas list!!!!  Class fee is only $20 and includes half of a Sunny Days Simply Scrappin Kit (you will go home with extra pieces!!! Whoo Hoo!!!)  You will receive everything you need to make your calendar you will only need to bring/supply Tombow multi liquid glue (green bottle) Let me know if you need me to order this glue for you. Class is limited to 10 so sign up quickly!!!

Are you long distance and want to make this calendar at home? add $7 shipping and handling and I can ship it to your door with step by step directions.

 

The class/kit is for customers only. Demonstrators please contact me for information on purchasing the class. 

Stampin Up Build a Bear Dies

Okay I am having too much fun with the Build a Bear Dies from Stampin UP! I made the cutest Christmas Bag!!!! I can't wait to fill it with some fun toys for Christmas!!!

This was so quick, easy and fun!!! This would be a great girl scout project or even a rainy day activity!!! And it uses up scraps!!!! I used the Build a Bear Bigz Die along with Beary Merry Die, The Jumbo Snowflake Punch and Eyelet Border punch just complete the bag!!! Order your supplies today and you will have plenty of time to create a ton of fun Bears just in tiem for Christmas!!!

Stampin Up Autumn Splendor

This is a fantastic card I received from a wonderful friend and stamper, Carol Stelzer. It is just simply stunning!!!

Double click on the picture so you get a close up view of the card. The leaves are embossed in gold on colored cardstock and cut out. They are just awesome!!!

Supplies used:

Autumn Splendor and Holiday Best Stamp sets, Ink: Dusty Durango, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Suede, Black, Cardstock: Razzleberry, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede and Other Texture Plate #4, Gold Embossing Powder and the Top Note Die, Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain nd Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Ribbon.

 You can order your own supplies to make this awesome card by using the order on line button to the right. The Top Note Die is one of the special items listed in the Holiday Gift Giving Guide, and with a $150 order you will be able to choose the Holiday Best Stamp set and $15 of your choice!!! Place your order yourself or feel free to contact me to help you with your order.

Heat Embossing & Emboss Resist with Stampin Up

Probably the one thing that blew me away when I went ot my first stamping demonstration was heat embossing!!!I thought that was incredibly awesome and I was hooked! I usually do embossing at every demonstration I do. If you have never embossed I would love to show you how. Contact me to set up a private class for you and your friends! See the instructions below

Technique A:  Heat Embossing

1]   Place your card stock in a Powder Pal tray or over a large piece of scratch paper.

2]   Rub the Embossing Buddy across the card stock you want to emboss. This keeps the embossing powder from sticking anywhere but on the ink. 

3]   Stamp the image with Craft, VersaMark, or embossing ink.

4]   Pour powder onto the inked image, making sure that the image is coated completely. 

5]   Shake off excess powder into the tray and funnel it back into the container.

6]   Heat the stamped image only until the powder changes to a shiny liquid and rises.

7]   Allow embossed image to cool. 

Technique B:  Emboss Resist

1]   Follow steps 1-7 above, using Stampin' Emboss clear embossing powder.

2]   Apply ink with a sponge directly to the paper over and around the embossed image.

3]   Wipe the embossed image with a tissue to remove the excess ink.

QUICK TIP
Avoid overheating the powder and burning the paper when working with a heat tool.

A Great Christmas Gift Idea

This is going to be a simple Christmas this year with mostly homemade items!!! i thought this gift was simple and cute and I think loved by all!!!!

 

The Stamp set From the Kitchen of, (item # 114964 page 126) makes this such an easy gift to make for many friends and family members. Click here for the directions. I know i will be adding this to my Christmas Shopping list!!!

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