January Calendar

Hopefully, most of you have already received your calendars.  Pictures are good, but the calendars are much prettier in person.  You can see these in my store, Desiree's Craftroom, located inside the Branson Mill Craft Village.  If you didn't get to make one, I also have them for sale!

For this calendar, we used the Beautiful Blizzard Stamp Set and the coordinating die, Blizzard.  If you check out the Discount items, you will see this is on sale!  

The cool snowflake is from the Blizzard Die.  I used our Multipurpose sheets on both sides of a white craft foam then die cut.  Peeling off one side, we adhered to the calendar.  Peeling off the top side, we dipped in Dazzling Diamonds!  They stay on the snowflake and add just the right amount of sparkle!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Packaging the Gift

Need another idea on how to use up your Designer Series Papers?  Here is a cute gift box I made using some Origami instructions from the web.  I had a customer want a special gift box, so I started playing.  I made up three of these and they went together pretty smoothly with NO cutting!

The ribbon slides off for easy access.  Be sure to stop in and see how beautiful this looks in person!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Clearance Rack Updated!

Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack!  It's been updated with some of your favorite colors in papers, inks, and refills!

Be sure to use our current Host Code, 9MZBBSXJ, when placing your order.

Thank you for another great Stampin' Up! year.  

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Coming Soon!

Stampin' Up! has redesigned our red rubber Clear Block stamps.  Starting January 3rd, all new red rubber stamps will be Cling Stamps.  Here's a video to demonstrate how to put your new stamps together, how to clean, and more tips on care of your stamps. Be sure to watch this video before using your new cling stamps!

REMINDER:  Tonight's class is cancelled for the Branson Community Center!

In the meantime -- if you need a Stocking Stuffer or small Christmas Gift Idea, be sure to stop in and see me at the Branson Mill Craft Village.  I have a few of these items plus many other every day items to help you out. 

Six Nugget Tote

Purse Gift Card Holder

Mini Milk Carton

If you'd like to make your own, let me know ahead of time so I can get supplies cut and ready for you!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

My Stampin' Up! Upline

When I signed up to become a demonstrator, I signed up under Susie Wood.  She is a fantastic mentor that provides motivation and support whenever I need it.

Susie is being recognized this month for achieving $1 Million dollars in personal sales.  I'm so proud of her.  

Look what I received in the mail!  I'm working on year number 9 as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and I owe all my inspiration, motivation and encouragement to Susie.

I hope you enjoy crafting as much as I do!

Desiree'

Sympathy Card for a Friend

Today's share is a card that was difficult for me to make.  A co-worker lost his son in a work accident and I needed to make this and get everyone to sign as quickly as possible.  

Here's what I came up with--I hope you like it. 

This is the inside:

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Special Ornament

I had a lady come into my store and asked for a personalized ornament.  Julie was visiting that day so we worked on this together.  

I took some fiberfill and had Julie put inside one of these fillable ornaments.  We took some of our snowflakes that I had die cut from the craft foam and put dazzling diamonds on both sides.  I then had some shaker card snowflakes that we added as well. 

I die cut the G on my Cricut and we put this on both sides--Grandma liked it -- we hope the granddaughter does as well!

If you need a special gift item, be sure to contact me and I will work with you to get that special item made!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

One of My Crafting Projects

Today's share is one of the crafts I've been making for my store.  I call these my Two-Tea Bag holders -- but you can put Ghirardelli chocolates, mints, earrings and necklace set, money, gift cards, etc.  The ideas are endless.  I have these as completed gifts as well as a kit.

When you purchase a kit, I email you the tutorials on how to put anything you purchase from me together.  Each kit is labeled -- email me for tutorial!  

Leave me a comment about what you would use these for!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Year-End Closeout

Year End Closeout is here!  

As you may know, we have a new catalog coming out in January along with Sale-A-Bration.  In order to make room for the new, we have to say good-bye to some of the old!

Have you checked those items that are retiring at the end of the year?  Be sure to check here to see if any of your items are going away that you haven't purchased yet!  Also remember to check the discounted items and the clearance rack!  Be sure to use Host code 9MZBBSXJ when placing your order.

Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions! 

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'

Mark Your Calendars!

I have been swamped at the store and apologize about my lack of posting!  I will be posting pictures of my projects soon, but I wanted to get this out to you right away.

On December 5, the Year-End Closeout will officially begin! During this promotion, you will be able to save on a selection of retiring and surplus items—while supplies last. Remember to place your order sooner rather than later, because supplies are limited and the Year-End Closeout ends on January 2. After that, some of your favorite retiring items may be gone for good!

Also, starting on December 5th, you can order the new Stamparatus Bag.  If you haven't seen it, be sure to stop in and see mine!  I love it!  Here are the details on the Stamparatus Bag and Accessories:

Be sure to use our Host Code, 9MZBBSXJ when placing your order!

Happy Crafting,

Desiree'