Scrapbook Ministry October Crop

I am super excited because the weekend crop for the scrapbook ministry is coming up and I am going to be offering 5 classes, each class is $5...I'm not sure when the classes will be offered during the weekend but I thought that I would post pictures for the things that we will be making in my classes :)

Can I tell you how much I love the top note die from Stampin Up...you can make so much stuff using it.  For this class we will be making 1 santa and 1 snowman bag that will be perfect for small gifts or gift cards. 

The 2nd class that I am going to be offering is using the owl punch.  We will be creating 2 cards and then also learning how to make other things you can make using the punch, including a nurse and turkey.

  The 3rd class that I am going to be offering will be a tag making class.  In this class you will be able to create 12 tags and putting them in a bag with a cute topper.  You can use the tags on holiday gifts, cards or even on your scrapbook pages.  

 The 4th class will be teaching people how to use the triple time stamping technique to create 2 different cards.  One is a Christmas card and the 2nd is a fall card.

 The 5th and final class is a 2 page scrapbook layout that will be perfect for displaying your fall pictures.

Cardmaker Blog Hop

WOOHOO just incase you didn't know there is an awesome crop going on over at CardSwaps this week. Challenges and games will be posted August 8-11, 2012 and you have until 11:59PM EST August 14, 2012 to get your projects posted to the appropriate thread. If you haven't participated before, don't worry! There are many members and myself that will be around to offer support and encouragement. You can find out all you need to know in the forum. At the end of the hop, you will be taken to the crop and I do hope you join in. Collect the letters along the way and unscramble them to entered into the drawing for a prize for one lucky hopper! You will be given details at the bottom of the post. Don't skip ahead!!! Please read my babbling.

OK... You arrived here from Ana's blog, I hope. If not, go back and check out her blog and collect your letter. Then collect my letter and hop on. If you want to start over, feel free to start back with  Brooke on the CardMaker Magazine blog.

The blog hop "theme" goes with the crop title of "Treat Yourself". The type of project to make was left up to the hostesses of the blog hop, as long as it somehow conveyed a way the hostess "treats" herself. We were also asked to share something about a way we unwind or our favorite way to treat ourselves

I created a birthday card because seriously if you can't treat yourself on your birthday the when can you...plus my birthday is coming up in a few weeks, not a big birthday but none the less a birthday :)

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Supplies:

Stampin Up 2012-2014 incolors

Stampin Up Mixed Bunch and One in a Million stamp sets

Stampin Up Lucky Limeade bakers twine. 

My life is really simple, I am lucky enough to stay at home with my son who is 16 months old...he is starting to scribble with crayons and I am really looking forward to when he is able to stamp with me(hopefully he will want to).  I am also a stampin up demo and when I need to relax I go into my stampin room and play with my stamps and ink...or I get a pedicure :)    I hope that you are enjoying the hop and that you will hop on over to Lora's blog

Oh and before you leave I suppose that you will want my letter so that when you are all done hopping you will be able to unscramble all of the letters...my letter is "N"

Here is a list of all of the blogs just in case you get lost along the way... 
Brooke Smith -CardMaker blog 
Jane
Susan
Margaret
Trudy
Golda
Meredith
Jeanette
Colleen
Laura
Ivanka
Marlene
Anya 
Angelina
Ana
Ashley
Lora

Christmas Stamp A Stack

I am excited to announce that I will be hosting my 2nd Stamp a Stack :)  This time around we will be making Christmas cards...There are 2 different days that I will be hosting either Saturday September 8th(starting at 1p.m.) or Wednesday September 12th(starting at 7 p.m.).  During the class you will make 4 of each of the 5 card designs for a total of 20 cards.  The cost is $25 for one stack or $40 for 2 stacks.  The only thing that you will need to bring is adhesive.  Just like with my last stamp a stack if you love the cards but you can't make it I will be more than happy to create kits with all of the materials to create the cards, all you will need to do is put them together...if you are local I can drop them off and if you aren't then I can mail them to you for $5.  If you have any questions or to sign up you can email me at ashleymcallise@yahoo.com or call me (419)704-0848 

Operation Write Home memorial day blog hop...

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Cardmaker Time to Shine bloghop

Welcome to my blog, you should have arrived here from Jeanette's blog...are you having a great time so far?  If you didn't come from Jeanette's blog you should go back to the beginning because you don't want to miss out on all of the fun...plus that's the only way to get all of the letters that you will need for the word scramble that is going on on the cardmaker message board along with more games and AMAZING challenges that you can win prizes just by entering cards that you make!!! Challenges and games will be posted May 16-19, 2012 and you have until May 22, 2012 to get your projects posted to the appropriate thread. If you haven't participated before, don't worry! There are many members and myself that will be around to offer support and encouragement. You can find out all you need to know in the forum. At the end of the hop, will be taken to the crop and I do hope you join in. Collect the letters along the way and unscramble them to entered into the drawing for a prize for one lucky hopper!

The blog hop "theme" goes with the crop title of "Time To Shine".  The type of project was left up to the hostesses as long as it is able to be used for a day that someone has their "time to shine". The only criteria the project has to meet is that it has to be able to be used for a day in which someone has their “time to shine”.  

 They also wanted us to talk a little bit about a day that was my own time to shine...this got me thinking, I could talk about the day that I graduated from college or maybe the day that I married Mark but I decided to talk about the day that I became a mom.  I know that people say that nothing prepares you for becoming a parent and to be honest they are completely right.  Being a mom has been the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life, Andrew makes me laugh everyday and I love watching him learn new things.  He is only 1 and it seems like time is flying, I wish I could keep him little forever.  Everyday is something new and I can't wait to see the amazing person he grows into...but not too quickly :)

 I created a 4x4 card for this bloghop...I really love mini cards because they are perfect to throw into a giftbag and they help use up scraps :)  I used paper from DCWV(Fresh Floral Stack), Gumball Green ink(new in color for 2012-2014) and Mixed Bunch (both from stampin up).  Oh and I got my shipment from Stampin Up today and can I tell you how much I LOVE the new inkpads...if you get any I think that you will love them also because they have great coverage for stamps!!!  Anyways, here is my card 

My letter for the word scramble is "Y"...Now hop over to Anya's blog and enjoy the rest of the hop :)

Oh and here is the list for the bloghop...just in case you get lost

Brooke Smith -CardMaker blog 
Jeanette
Ashley
Anya Schrier 
Golda
Ivanka
Ana
Michelle Woerner
Judy L
Lisa
Trudy Sjolander
Jane
Angelina
Kimberly Crawford
Laura
Tammy
Carolyn King
Marlene
Susan
Colleen Schaan
Meredith 
Lora

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Stampin Up Retiring Ink, Paper and Accessories

Stampin Up released the list of ink, paper and accessories that they they are retiring.  They are reconfiguring the ink pads and they said that they will hold more ink which will require you to ink them less often.  Visit this website to see the entire list of retiring products including stamps http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryid=736  if you would like to place an order you can contact me or visit this website, http://ashleymcallise.stampinup.net

Flower fest get well card

I created this card using the retiring stamp set Flower Fest from stampin up.  The flowers are colored in tangerine tango and the leaves are colored in old olive.  If you like the card, I am selling it as a set of 6 on etsy(my first time trying this...so we will see how it goes).  You can check out my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashleymcallise

mojo monday 238, pink elephant 145

Hello! It has been a while since I created a card just for fun so I was excited to make this card using the mojo monday sketch and I also made it for the pink elephant challenge which was to use yellow.  To make this card I used paper from the fresh flower stack from DCWV, the ink and stamps are from stampin up (Pool Party, Daffodil Delight and Pretty in Pink ink, mixed bunch and full of lift stamp sets and finally the blossom punch for the large flower which I heat embossed in white)

Retired Stamp List

Yesterday Stampin Up released the list of over 300 stamp sets that they are retiring at the end of this years catalog...you can view the list here http://204.228.150.61/docs/lastchance/en-US/RetiredStamps_0412_en-US.pdf

If you had your eye on a stamp set that is on that list you might want to pick it up soon because once its gone it is gone...you can click on the link to pick up any stampin up products even if they aren't on the retiring list  purchase stampin up products

Have a great day :)

Stamp a Stack

I am going to be hosting a stamp a stack at my house on May 5th and 6th both beginning at 1 P.M....we will be creating the cards below(some of the paper may change because we are going to be using the new summer smooches paper for this but all of the designs will remain the same).  For $25 you will be able to create 4 of each of the cards below and envelopes are included in...please bring adhesive(I will supply popdots and glue sticks). 

 

Love the cards but are unable to attend, just let me know and I will be more than happy to mail you the kits for an additional $5.  Sign up today by emailing me at ashleymcallise@yahoo.com or call me at (419)704-0848.  

Stamp Up your Creativity Class April 21st

Hey everyone! 

  I am going to be teaching a class for the scrapbook ministry crowd on April 21st at 1 P.M.  For this class we will be using the Bird Builder punch from Stampin Up.  I really like this punch because you can use it to make more than just the bird.  The pictures below are what we will be making. The class is limited to 11 people so if you want to sign up either email me or give me a call ashleymcallise@yahoo.com or (419)704-0848 

the pink elephant challenge

hey all...I created this card for the pink elephant challenge and for the cardmaker magazine challenge this week...I used the mixed bunch stamp set, blossom punch, and paper from the twitterpatted set all from stampin up.  If you want to pick any of those up they are in the occasions mini catalog.  Anyways here's my card

Stampin Up Marker Clubs are forming now

Stampin' Up Marker Club


I'm looking for people that would be interested in taking part in a marker club that will run for 4 months. Each month members will receive the following:
One Marker Collection (Subtles, Regals, Brights, & Neutrals by the end you will have all 4)
One 8 1/2 X 11 Smooth Assorted Card Stock (matching the marker Collection you get each month) 
4 individual Markers: ( 1 each month)
Blush Blossom
 Basic Black Stampin Write Journaler
White Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen
Versa Marker
In addition one month you will be named Host and will earn:
The Many Marvelous Markers Storage Case
At least $25 in host dollars
Each month a total of $45(this includes shipping and tax) will be due by the 15th. If you’re interested please email me at ashleymcallise@yahoo.com or call me at (419)704-0848 for more details.

•If you choose to gather outside orders or schedule a workshop when it’s your turn as hostess, you can get even more free merchandise. 

April Giveaway!!!!

Hey everyone...this month I am giving away a free stamp set to one lucky person.  For every $25 in merchandise that you purchase your name goes into a drawing to win the clear mount set of Pennant Parade

If you purchase $50 then your name goes in twice and so on.  Contact me if you would like to purchase anything, would like to set up a workshop or even if you just want to chat :)

This is a picture of the awesome stamp set that I am giving away this month...You can use it for cards or scrapbooking and it coordinates perfectly with the Petite Pennants Builder.  Also, you can use these stamps create Christmas Trees, Ice Cream Cones...its a really versatile set