Something Spooky to Create

Spooky Halloween Banner Oct 15th 10AM to 2PM:
If you’re like me and love to decorate for Halloween, you will want to make it to this class.

This banner is very multi dimensional, colorful and makes a suitable addition to your annual spooky decorations. Products featured are Stampin’ Up!, Making Memories, Ranger, Tim Holtz, Maya Road, Girls Paperie, and many more.

Each participant will receive a kit with plenty of materials to make this banner or any variation with plenty of goodies left over.There will also be a buffet of products to choose from to give your banner a personal touch.

This class requires a basic tool kit. The cost of this class is $25.00.

Please R.S.V.P. by October 10th. Remember to bring your H2U member card for 10% discount.

"Create with the Cricut" Class

For the first "Create with the Cricut" Class, we are going to use the following cartridges:
George cartridge, for those of you with the original Cricut.
Plantin Schoolbook, for those of you with the Expression.
Don Juan, for those of you with the Cricut Create.
We will make 4 cards of various themes. You will get full color instructions with photos of the finished projects and step by step directions according to the machine and cartridge you are using.
You will need to bring a basic paper crafting tool kit and a Cricut tool kit, if you have one. You will also need a white gel pen and a black thin marker. I like the white gel pen at the local craft store by Inkssentials. It seems to not clog up like the others. For the black thin marker, I like the ones that are from CTMH or CM. They have a set of various tips in black. But, bring whatever you own.

The class is on Sept. 23rd 10AM to 1PM and Oct 1st 2PM to 5PM and the cost is $25.00. H2U members get a 10% discount. Please remember your H2U card to get your discount. Please R.S.V.P. by Sept 20th for the class on the 23rd and by Sept. 28th for the Oct. 1st class. Space is limited to 8 people per class. Remember to let me know what machine and cartridge you have when you R.S.V.P.

Let’s Get Stampin’!

Here are the classes that I have coming up at the Paper Rose Studio
I hope to have pictures of all projects up by the end of the week.

September / October Calendar of Events

Beginner Cricut Class Sept. 22nd 10AM to 1PM and Oct. 1st 10AM to 1PM:
Do you have a Cricut electronic cutter but haven’t taken it out of the box or have it out but it is collecting dust? This class is for you! Learn how to work the buttons and dials on your Cricut, choose sizes, figure out what your blade needs to be set at and so much more. This class is 3 hours and is packed full of information. The cost of this class is $25.00.

Create with the Cricut Sept. 23rd 10AM to 1PM and Oct 1st 2PM to 5PM:
Do you have a working knowledge of your Cricut but need help in the creative process of projects? Then this class is for you. We will make 3 projects using one cartridge. You will have full color instructions and photos of the finished project. The project sheets are suitable to put in a binder for future reference. All papers and embellishments are included in the cost of the class. You will need to bring a basic tool kit as well as your Cricut personal cutter and the cartridge we will be using. The cost of this class is $25.00

Halloween Cards Sept. 15th 6PM to 9PM and Oct 9th 10AM to 1PM:
This is a fun card class with 5 spooky cards to delight Halloween lovers of all ages! Please bring a basic tool kit. The cost of this class is $15.00.

Spooky Halloween Banner Oct 15th 10AM to 2PM:
If you’re like me and love to decorate for Halloween, you will want to make it to this class. This banner is very multi dimensional, colorful and makes a suitable addition to your annual spooky decorations. This class requires a basic tool kit. The cost of this class is $25.00.

Gift Card Holders Oct. 20th 6PM to 9PM:
This is the age of gift card giving so, why not give them in style? In this class, you will make four different beautiful gift card holders with a Christmas theme that can be given as they are or hung on your Christmas tree. You will need a basic tool kit. This class is $15.00.

Free Card Class with Stamp Set and Punch Purchase Oct. 29th 10AM to 2PM:
In this class we will make 4 fabulous cards using the new stamp set Stitched Stockings and Stocking Builder punch from the Holiday Mini Catalog. For wood mount stamps and punch, the cost is $48.00. For clear mount set and punch, the cost is $39.50. Basic tool kit is needed.

R.S.V.P. to stampinwithmimi@hotmail.com or (941) 423-4799
If you need a map or directions to my classes, please email me and I will send you one. For samples of classes please check my blog http://stampinwithmimi.blogspot.com

Basic tool kit includes the following:
Sharp detail scissors, tape runner, bone folder, ruler, scor-tape or other strong double sided tape, pencil, pen, adhesive eraser, personal paper trimmer, scor-pal (not mandatory but helpful).

A Girly “Wow” Card Class

One of my latest obsessions is this great Honeycomb paper. I keep trying new shapes and ideas. This stuff is so cool!

For this class, you will make the card that is shown. All of the supplies are included and the price is $6.00. The class will be on Wednesday the 24th at 10 AM and 6 PM. Please RSVP by Monday the 22nd.

Come and play with this fun new product! XO, Mimi

Fabulous Florets Class

I will be having a Fabulous Florets Card class at my studio on Thursday the 18th at 10 AM and 6 PM. The class is $25.00 and you will make the cards shown and receive the stamp set. If you take the class and would also like to purchase the coordinating paper, you will get the paper for half price. The stamp set is on page 22 and the paper is on page 23 of the Summer Mini Catalog.

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In order to make sure that I have everything in time for the class, you need to RSVP no later than Wednesday the 10th. I know, that’s only next Wednesday but it takes a week for me to get orders from Stampin’ Up!

Also, right now, Stampin’ Up! is running a special on their designer paper. If you purchase 3 packs, you get a fourth one free! So, if you add 3 other packs of paper to the above class, you will get the paper for free instead of half price! WOW!

I hope you can make it to one of the classes! XO, Mimi

It’s Time for H2U again!

Hey there stampin’ friends. I just wanted to give you a preview of the card class I will be holding at H2U this month.

It’s a “Pop-Up” cake card. Isn’t it cute?! The cost is $5.00 and all supplies are included. Tools you need to bring are scissors, adhesive, corner rounder, score-pal and bone folder. I will have these items at the class but it usually moves much more smoothly when there are more than one corner rounder. You know what I mean!?

The class is at 10:30 on Saturday the 13th at H2U in Pt. Charlotte. If you would like me to reserve you a spot, please email me by Thursday the 11th so, I can have enough kits for everyone.

Thanks friends, see you soon!

Side Step Card Class at H2U

Just a quick post to show off the card I will teaching at H2U on Saturday. This is called the side-step card. We will be using all Stampin’ Up! products.

The cost is $5.00 and a basic class tool kit is needed i.e. personal paper trimmer with cutting and scoring blades or stylus to score with, bone folder, scissors, adhesive.

Please R.S.V.P. no later than Friday noon to reserve a spot. Also, I am vendor of the month for July so I will be bringing lots of extras and new products to check out as well as lots of new Stampin’ Up! catalogs.

Hope to see you there! XO, Mimi

No Words Can Describe…

No words can describe the kind of excitement that Stampin’ Up! fans get when they see a photo like this. The count-down is on! Only 15 more sleeps till the 2011-2012 Idea Book/Catalog goes LIVE!

It’s like when I was a child. My brother and I would spend hours looking at the Sears Wish Book. We would make many Christmas Lists. Then, we would wait, anxiously, for Santa to come and bring us what we wanted.

OK, maybe it’s not that way for some of you. According to SU policy, I am allowed to start passing out books starting June 20th. That is next Monday. I will plan to be home, for those of you that would like to stop by and get one in your hot little hands. Just let me know you will be stopping by, so I’m decent. LOL!

Sneaky Peeky #1

This card uses a new set from the 2011-2012 Idea Book/ Catalog called “Pennant Parade”. I love it! With pennants and banners being so “hip” right now, SU has really done their homework.

Check back tomorrow for another peek! XO, Mimi

A Little Hint

Well, I didn’t get anything done with my new toys yesterday. My daughter was sick and wanted me to hang out in bed with her. By the time she was feeling better, I got some company. Then, I had to go to softball practice. By the time we got home, I was on babysitting duty for my baby granddaughter. Needless to say, I plan on getting something, anything done today.

Until I get something done, I will give you a hint from the new Idea Book/Catalog. Do you have one of these punches?

Well, if you do and you have been hoping for a stamp set to go with it, your prayers have been answered!

Here is a card a made with one of my favorites from the Occasions Mini Catalog, “Sewing Suite”. It may be in the new Idea Book/Catalog. I’m not tellin’!

 

Well, till later, XO, Mimi

The Most Wonderful Day of the Year!

Well, at least one of the most wonderful days of the year.

Why? You ask. Well, I have just opened a beautiful brown box from Stampin’ Up! which contains products from and including the new Idea Book/Catalog for 2011-2012.

Sorry, I am forbidden to show you the book or the products until July 1st, but I am allowed to make samples to entice you with. So, if you come to my Masculine Cards Class or if you are at this Saturday’s H2U, get ready for some eye candy from me.

If you would like to order one of the 2011-2012 Idea Book/Catalogs from me, please send me an email to stampinwithmimi@hotmail.com and you will be one of the first to drool over some of the most wonderful stamping, scrapbooking, paper crafting products EVER! The cost of the catalogs is $5.00 for those of you who live locally. If I need to mail it to you, the cost is $8.00 which covers USPS Media Mail.

Keep checking back as I am going to get busy stamping and punching with my new toys, RIGHT NOW!

XO, Mimi

For the Guys in our Life

With Father’s Day coming up on the 19th, I thought it would be a great time to make some Masculine Cards! I need masculine cards now and then and it’s nice to have some stashed away.

When: Tuesday, June 14th at 10:00 AM till 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
(I really don’t think it will take 3 hours but I like to set enough time aside for those who like to take their time or socialize.)

Where: The Paper Rose Studio, 6256 N. Biscayne Dr., North Port, FL

What: Make the 5 masculine cards shown for $15.00. All supplies are included except adhesive. I use Mono Multi glue and have that available for use. If you use a tape runner or other adhesive, please bring it.

R.S.V.P.: Please reserve your spot by NOON Monday, June 13th so I have enough time to cut paper and make kits. stampinwithmimi@hotmail.com

Last Chance Stamps and Accessories

Here we go, people! Stampin’ Up! has released it’s retirement lists for stamp sets, Decor Elements and accessories! Click on the link below to see them!

Retiring Stamp Sets

Retiring Decor Elements

Retiring Accessories (take note, these will change on a daily basis. All items are first come, first served).

It is strongly suggested that if you want items on this list, you should order them NOW by visiting your demonstrator’s website. You can click this link to head on over to mine to place your order right away!

So check out your catalogues and get shopping! Or contact me to today to place your order.

I wanted to mention too that it is not too late to order your new 2012 Idea Book and Catalogue – I’ll be placing the order mid-month!

Thoughts & Prayers This Month at H2U

This month at H2U I will be holding a class using the Stampin’ Up! set Thoughts & Prayers which features sympathy and get well sentiments. However, you are free to use other sentiments. It depends on what types of cards you may need in your stash. I will bring extra sentiment sets for you to use. We will make 4 cards (shown) for $10.00. All you need to bring is adhesive and scissors. Everything else is provided.

When: Saturday, May 14th at 10:30
Where: Port Charlotte H2U
Cost: $10.00
R.S.V.P.: stampinwithmimi@hotmail.com by Thursday, May 12 please

Where have I been and what have I been up to?

Well, here she is! This is the reason for my absence. And what a wonderful reason she is. I became a Grandma on March 18th at 2:34 AM and have not come down from the high yet. Everyone warned me that being a Grandparent was the most wonderful thing ever. I believed them but didn't know just HOW wonderful it would be.
I hope to start getting back to my creative life and posting what I make. Really, I haven't stopped being creative, I just stopped posting. I just get so distracted by this lovely face!
Thank you for coming back to my blog and sticking with me, even though I have not been a good blogger. XO, Mimi

I got an award! How sweet is that!?

Cindy, over at In love with Paper! Hooked me up with the Stylish Blogger Award. I am so honored. Where’s my sash and crown? My “I’d like to thank all the little people” speech is no where near complete.

Oh well, I must fulfill my obligations as a Stylish Blogger and:
1) thank the person who gave this award to me and link it back to their blog
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2) share 8 things about myself
     1) I am a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.
     2) I am going to be a Grandma for the first time.
     3) I am a chocoholic.
     4) I really do not like talking on the phone.
     5) I love watching Phineus and Ferb.
     6) I am a softball Mom.
     7) I have a pug named Zoey.
     8) I am a paper hoarder.
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3) pass this award to 8 other individuals that I have recently discovered
     1) Cecilia at  http://amcdramaqueen.xanga.com/
    2) Trish at http://midnightcrafters.blogspot.com/
     3) Susan at http://craftincow.blogspot.com/
     4) Jen at http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/
     5) Julie at http://simistamper.blogspot.com/
     6) Rose at http://rosemariediehl.blogspot.com/
     7) Patty at http://pattystamps.com/pattys_stamping_spot/    
     8) Virginia at http://blackflipflops.blogspot.com/
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4) leave a comment so that they can pass along the recognition!
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Wow! That was a lot of work! Go check out the blogs I tagged. I love them and I am sure you will too! XO, Mimi

A Baby Shower

This past Sunday, I hosted a baby shower for my daughter. She is due in March and I am so excited to be a Grandma.

Everything was so beautiful and we had lots of guests. So, you know she was very happy.

This is one of the banners I made for the party. It turned out so pretty and just what she wanted. I think it will go in her room.

I used the Cricut for the cuts. The cartridges I used are Birthday Bash and Birthday Cakes. Gotta love the Cricut!

Here’s a close-up.

Got time for a quickie?

This is a cute little count down hanging plaque that I picked up at a close-out store. I just knew when I saw it that I would have to make a Christmas count down with it.
Well, I kept putting it off until today. Now that there’s only 10 days left. Why not?! I used Crafty Secrets Creative Scraps on it with some of Stampin’ Up!’s glass glitter, small jingle bells and some pretty ribbon.

I love it!
Thanks for stopping by. XO, Mimi

oH nO yOU dIDN’T!

Oh yes I did!
Look at this awesome beauty shop chair that I picked up at a local thrift shop.

Of course, I will have to re cover the loud colored cover.

This chair is sooooo comfortable and look at the foot rest! And, it goes low enough to be my new desk chair. But if I want to change a light bulb, it pumps up way high with the foot pedal.
Just kidding. It doesn’t go THAT high but it does go up real good.
I LOVE IT! You know you love it too!
Hope my hubby doesn’t divorce me over it.XO, Mimi

The BEST crafting night EVER!

I had the most wonderful evening with my daughters, crafting. I don’t get my older daughter to craft often but since she has been pregnant, she has helped me create aprons and now, these miniature works of art.

I saw this post and I just knew that I had to make one. So, after taking my daughter to a doctors appt. we stopped at our favorite craft store so I could pick up some supplies. While there I asked her if she would be interested in playing too. I tried to contain my enthusiasm when she said she would love to.

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I think they turned out magnificent. I love how different they all are even though we had the same table of supplies to work with.

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Maggie’s is a manger scene with many, many birds on top. Katie’s is a forest scene with decorated trees and snowmen and has an angel that she made on top. Mine is a little house with trees, a sled, snowman, sheep and the girl is me. Lots of yummy glitter goodness.

Life is sweet. XO, Mimi

Aprons for sale and Christmas Presents

Here are more aprons my Daughter and I made to sell. We have been very busy.

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These are a few presents I started making for Christmas. They are shopping bags. I used pictures that I downloaded from The Graphics Fairy. She has the most wonderful site!

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A Couple New Classes for October

Let’s Hear it for the Boys!
At your request, this class is all about cards for guys. We will make 16 cards and envelopes total. There will be 4 different designs and you will make 4 of each. The cost of the class is $20.00 and all you need to bring is adhesive. The date for this class is Monday, October 25th from 10 AM to 1 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM. Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, October 20th so I can prepare everything.

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Christmas Cards
Finally! I normally do a Christmas card class much earlier than this but I have just been very busy with softball this season. As with the above class, we will make 16 cards and envelopes total. There will be 4 different designs and you will make 4 of each. The cost of the class is $20.00 and all you need to bring is adhesive. The cost of this class is $20.00 and it will be held on Thursday, October 28th from 10 AM to 1 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM. Please R.S.V.P. by Friday, October 22th so I can prepare everything.

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So much to do, so little time!

I can’t believe it has been so long since my last post. I have been very busy with lots of projects.

In my last post, I was making aprons for myself. Well, boy did that take off into a new adventure! My friend Trish called me and asked if I would consider making some to sell. Sure! No problem. I love a new adventure. So, my daughter and I got busy and this is what we came up with. I love them so much more than the ones I made for myself. They have Jolee’s Jewels on them, stamped swirls, handmade flowers, and lots of other special stuff.

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Now we have to get busy making some more for people who saw these and want one of their own.
This has turned into a fun way to spend time with my “closet crafter” daughter.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day! XO, Mimi

Ever happen to you?

So, I was anticipating my day of play with Margie Romney-Aslett and I decided I needed a new apron for the event. So, I went through a pile of old jeans that had been given to me by my Dad and found the pair I would use. I had seen the idea on a blog somewhere, ( if you only knew how many blogs I stalk daily and all of the amazing ideas I have saved).

This is the apron I made and I was very happy with it. Sure, I plan, in Mimi style, to add some more lace, ribbon and bling before I can call it complete.
That’s Coco modeling the apron. So, I like to name my dress forms. Don’t judge me.
I went to bed that night with happy thoughts of wearing my new apron. La la la.
 

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I awoke the next morning in a creative friendzy, with an idea in my head that almost hurt to keep inside of me. I’m serious! Initial thought, overalls! I had to make an apron from an old pair of overalls. Not just any overalls, my favorite overalls. These overalls have been with me for so many years, through pregnancy, through ups and downs. They are like an old friend. That is why it had to be them.

So, I worked feverishly, all day until this is what I came up with. As always, I still have more that I want to do to it but I SO love this apron! This is Sophia modeling the apron.

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Never fight those creative awakenings Ladies! Hope you had a great weekend. I can hardly wait to show you what I made while wearing this apron. Thanks for stopping by! XO, Mimi

Come and Play on World Card Making Day!

World Card Making Day 2010 is on Sunday, October 3rd. To honor this day that I love because it honors the craft that I love, I am having an open house at my Paper Rose Studio.
If you live locally, please come and make a couple cards at my "Card Cafe'". There is no charge for this event as we will be making cards to send to Our Troops. I will have my amazing Card Cafe' all set up with every kind of card making supply you could need, including my holiday buffet table. The troops need cards for Thanksgiving, Halloween and Christmas too!
I will have refreshments available and raffles and free drawings throughout the day from 10 AM till 7 PM.
Please R.S.V.P. to stampinwithmimi@hotmail.com!

More Pictures of Many Mini Milk Cartons

Here are all 6 of the milk cartons we will be making at H2U this Saturday. I also made a cute little carrier for them. All 6 cartons and carrier for $10.00 to members! What a deal!
See you Saturday!

An ADVENTurous Holiday 2010!

Yeah, I love to play on words just about as much as I love Advent Calendars! Hope you don’t mind my cheesiness.

I want everyone to have plenty of time to plan and RSVP for the three advent calendars that I am going to have workshops on. I have not secured the dates yet but you can be sure that they will be in October and November.

The first is one that I did last year but I know that there are a few new friends in my group and I would like you to have the chance to make this awesome calendar. It is made from a mini muffin tin with magnetic closures on each muffin cup to hide a goodie and to decorate with a number and other embellishments. The cost of this workshop is $25.00 and includes an entire table full of goodies for decorating your calendar in your style. There will be stickers, Thickers, rub-ons, buttons, brads, glitter, ribbon, etc… If you’ve been to “The Studio”, you know all about the goodies I’ve got!

The second is new from Stampin’ Up! and is in the Holiday Mini Catalog on page 34. Although the kit includes everything you need to make the boxes, it does not include all of the extras that I would add to my completed project. So, at this workshop, I will have a large table of extra goodies for you to add to your boxes to make them more “YOU”. The cost of this workshop is also $25.00. You will not be disappointed with this perpetual family treat!

Last, but not least, is the Tree Advent Calendar. This is a plastic tree with 24 boxes to decorate and fill with goodies as you count down to Christmas. This workshop will be held at H2U as part of a Holiday Gift Extravaganza. The cost of this workshop is $15.00. More specifics to come SOON!

Card Cafe’ with a Holiday Twist!

Just wanted to give a small preview of the Holiday table I am adding to my Card Cafe’. These items are in addition to all of the other wonderful items that are here for the using. Plus I have many holiday papers and cards and gift cards that are not shown here. This month’s Card Cafe’ is on the 21st from 10 AM to 2 PM. If I get enough interest, I will be happy to have a weekend session too. You just have to let me know.

Sorry for the boring backdrop, I didn’t want my cabinets full of goodies to take away from the items on the table.

Additional Photos of the Holiday Card Cafe’

Sorry I had to put this in a couple posts. My program didn’t like how many photos I was posting.

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It’s that time of the month again!

Class Schedule time that is!

 
Cards and Stamps class  this month features the set “Aviary”. This was the first set that I “had to have” when the new catalog came out this year. I love how playful it is and birds are so “IN” right now. In this class, you will make 2 each of the 5 cards shown and get the stamp set to take home with you, all for $20.00. The class is on the 15th from 10 AM till1 PM and 6 PM till 9 PM. Because I have to order the stamp sets so they are here in time for the class, you must R.S.V.P. and prepay by the 7th. I know that doesn’t give much notice but I promised some special friends that I would have the class on the 15th so they can come.

Many Mini Milk Cartons is the class I will be teaching on the 11th at H2U this month. For $10.00, you will create 6 adorable mini milk cartons using Stampin’ Up!’s  die from Sizzix, appropriately named, “Mini Milk Carton” and the stamp set “Got Treats”. Please R.S.V.P. by Friday so I can bring enough supplies for everyone. All you need for the class is scissors and glue, if you have any but I will be bringing some glue to share.

Card Cafe will be on the 21st this month and I will be adding lots of Halloween, Fall and Christmas items to the buffet. I am keeping the extra hour in the schedule. It seemed to work better for those who came last month. Don’t forget to bring a snack or lunch since you will be here from 10 AM till 2 PM. The cost is $20.00 and you can make as many cards as you like. I am also going to add to my idea boards with the new items added. Please R.S.V.P. no later than the 19th.

Mom and Me is going to be on the 19th from 10 AM till 12 PM this month. As far as I can tell, there are no softball tournaments on that day so, lets keep our fingers crossed! I am not exactly sure what we will be doing. It really depends on how many come. But, as always, the cost is $10.00 per Mom and kid. We always have a great time with our kids at this class and I know you regulars have been missing it for the last couple months. Sorry about that. I promise to have one every month till the end of the year! Please R.S.V.P. no later than the 17th so I can prepare.

That’s it for now. If I come up with anything else, I will be sure to post it right here. Thanks for stopping by. XO, Mimi