New catalog is in!

Well, it is that time of year again the new Idea book and Catalog is in.  If you host a party with me you will recieve one as part of your hostess gifts.  So book a demonstration with me today.  I am open for all of July and August.  Just give me a call.  I will have some new projects up soon. 

Thank you Misti

More Hair Flowers

I made some more hair flowers.  The large ones are $3 and the small ones are $1.50.   Shipping will be $2 and if you buy more than one it will still be just $2. 

These are the large patterned ones.

These are the small ones. 

All of the flower clips are on alligator clips. 

Well, no winners.

I have received no entries for the blog challenge,  That is okay I am still sending in 100 cards to Operation Write home from me.  But we are getting ready for the new catalog and I have the list of last chance items.

If you are interested in any of these products you better hurry because they are going fast.

The new catalog comes out next month.  I have seen some of the new things in it.  You will love it as much as I do.  So for the first 2 people that book a workshop with me in July, I will give you an extra stamp set (your choice from what I have as extras), and you still get to look in your book to look envelope and your special thank you gift from me.  As well as your regular hostess benefits.    Doesn't that sound awesome?  Give me a call or shoot me an email for available dates.  903-276-7585  mistismemories@yahoo.com

I will also be placing an order next Friday, June 25, 2010.  If you need or want anything please contact me.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!  I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Reminder!

Don't forget!

Letters from Home Stamp Class

Letters from Home Stamp Class

Benefiting Operation Write Home


Operation Write Home is an organization that sends homemade blank cards to the military men and women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Service men and women then pick up the blank cards at their unit or at the USO, free of charge, and use the cards to write home with. Having been a military wife, I know that getting a letter from your loved one deployed down range is just as important as a soldier getting a letter from home.



When: April 24, 2010 at 2:00pm-4:00 pm

Where: Buchanan Methodist Church, Texarkana

Cost: Nothing, but it would be great if you brought a snack to share.*


*This is a free class and I am asking everybody to donate their cards to Operation Write Home, but if you would like to keep a card you make, that is fine but I will charge $1 for it.


If you have questions, comments, concerns, need to reserve a seat, or need directions you can contact me (Misti) by:
Phone: (903)276-7585
Email: mistismemories@yahoo.com


Or if you would like an idea of what type of projects we will be doing:
Idea blog: mistismemories.blogspot.com

Or if you would like to order Stampin’ Up products:
mistismemories.stampinup.net.

I can’t wait to see you there!
Misti

I haven't forgot you.

I haven't forgotten you, I have been really busy lately.  I have 3 pageant dress orders, some sundress orders, a card class on Saturday, and yesterday I recieved a big rushed repair order for 3 pageant outfits.  I have just been busy.  I have a card to put up, I just haven't had time to post it.

Color Renovation

Stampin' Up! is revamping its colors.  There are going to be new colors, old colors, and same colors.  I wanted to share this with you because I think it is so awesome.  I just can't wait.  I thought you would like to take a look at the new colors and see which ones are going so here we go.

As you will notice several of my favorites are going.  Yes this will be sad, but then again change is always sad, but it is good too.  Just look at what all we are getting.

 Aren't these just awesome colors?  I am really excited and with names like Cherry Cobbler and Baja Breeze, who wouldn't be?  It is like a vacation and dessert all in one.

Hope you are as excited as I am.  If like me some of your favorites are saying goodbye,  you need to stock up on ink refills and paper to match  maybe some back up pens.  You can do this at mistismemories.stampinup.net. 

Enjoy your Friday.
Misti

Letters from Home Stamp Class

Letters from Home Stamp Class


Benefiting Operation Write Home



Operation Write Home is an organization that sends homemade blank cards to the military men and women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Service men and women then pick up the blank cards at their unit or at the USO, free of charge, and use the cards to write home with. Having been a military wife, I know that getting a letter from your loved one deployed down range is just as important as a soldier getting a letter from home.



When: April 24, 2010 at 2:00pm-4:00 pm

Where: Buchanan Methodist Church, Texarkana

Cost: Nothing, but it would be great if you brought a snack to share.*



*This is a free class and I am asking everybody to donate their cards to Operation Write Home, but if you would like to keep a card you make, that is fine but I will charge $1 for it.





If you have questions, comments, concerns, need to reserve a seat, or need directions you can contact me (Misti) by:

Phone: (903)276-7585

Email: mistismemories@yahoo.com



Or if you would like an idea of what type of projects we will be doing:

Idea blog: mistismemories.blogspot.com



Or if you would like to order Stampin’ Up products:

mistismemories.stampinup.net.





I can’t wait to see you there!
Misti

Next blog candy give away will be...

Okay,  I figured everybody loved the chances to win free stuff.  So here's the deal,  I am going to give away more freebies at the end of May.  I haven't decided what I am giving away yet, but it will be great!  So here is the deal.  I am opening it back up so Karen and Monica our recent winners can play too. We are going to do a challenge. 

Here are the rules:

• The person or groups of people that make the most cards between now and Memorial Day, May 31, 2010 to donate to Operation Write Home will win a stamp set of your choosing from Stampin' Up $21.95 or less, a classic Stamp pad of your color choice $5.95, and a paper pack up to $7.50.
• Second place will get a special card kit from me with everything but the stamp in it.
• Special Award to be given to the most creative card.
• All entries have to be donated to Operation Write Home.
• All entries will need to be at my house by June 11, 2010. You get them to me and I will send them to OWH along with my cards and cards from a class I am doing to benefit Operation Write Home.
• All cards need to be finished size 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" any fold you want.  
• If using dark colors as your base please add white or other light colors to the inside so our heroes can write inside.
• You must Sign you name on the back Small.  Let our Heroes know who cares.
• I would prefer that you use Stampin' Up! product for this challenge but I am not limiting you.
• You are also welcome to donate money or change to Operation Write Home for their postage cost, I will pass it on to them. 
• Casing is allowed but lets see how creative you are too.  
• I will do my best to add a new project to case each week.  (but this is a hectic time of year so no promises)
• Email me if you are in for the challenge, and tell your friends to join the challenge. mistismemories@yahoo.com
• I would like to mail off 1000 cards to Operation Write Home on June 14, 2010.
• If I get 1000 cards the maker of my 1000th card will get a prize. As the cards come in I will let you know how many we have.
• You can send cards all along as you make them which would be wonderful.  I know limited space issues, I will be glad to hold them for you.
• If you have any questions contact me through email or on Facebook: Misti Houk
• Ready, Set, Stamp!

Have Fun and let me see some great cards.
Misti

Congrats! Karen.

Karen Hill has won the Tart and Tangy Stamp Set.  We will have another give away soon. 

Karen, this is what you won.

This is the stamp set Tart and Tangy.  Here is a card I have made with it.

I just love the cherries.

Congrats Karen! And I will have more blog candy in maybe a month.  Let me see what I can come up with for that one.

Misti

Thinking of you! Tulips

Just as I promised, a new card project.  Yeah!.  I saw the idea of making these tulips in several places and i have even thought of it before but today they inspired me.  It was a really quick and simple card using almost all scraps.  So it is economical and green too.  And as always, I will be sending this card to Operation Write Home for our heroes in  Iraq and Afghanistan to use to keep in touch with their love ones.  If you have time, I highly recommend that you check out this great organization and maybe make a few cards for them.

Recipe:
Ingredients:

• Real Red classic ink #103133
• Yo Yo Yellow classic ink# 102717
• Pixie Pink classic ink # 105212
• Scraps of Green Galore card stock #101325, Real Red card stock # 101190, Yo Yo Yellow #101608, Pixie Pink card stock #105236
• XL Two Step Bird punch #118073
• Scallop Edge Punch #112091
• Word Window punch #105090
• Real Red  3/4" Polka Dot ribbon #115608 6" long
• Whisper White card stock #100730 cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" scored and folded at 4 1/4"
• Brilliant Blue card stock #100691 cut 5 1/4" x 4"
• Three Little Words stamp set #113254
• Snail Adhesive#104332
• Bone Folder #102300
• Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
• Paper Snips #103579
• Stampin' Sponges #101610

Direstions:

• On the Brilliant Blue card stock use the Scallop Edge punch on one of the long sides being careful to line up the punch correctly.
• Using the Snail Adhesive on the back of the ribbon, glue down the Real Red 3/4" in Grograin ribbon close to the scallop edge on the Brilliant Blue card stock. Tuck in the edges on the back.
• Take the scraps of Pixie Pink card stock, Real Red card stock, and the Yo Yo Yellow cardstock and punch 3 of each color of the wings from the XL Two Step Bird punch.
• Then edge each wing with the matching color using a Stampin' Sponge cut down into 8ths.  Just dip the sponge into the corresponding ink and rub it on the edges of each wing.  These are your tulip petals.Take the scrap of Green Galore and just cut thin strips for the stems of the tulips.  I did gentle curves to look like fresh cut flowers.
• Glue the 3 matching petals together using the Snail adhesive.  Just a click on the very bottom works. Then Glue the stem to the  bottom of each tulip.
• Place a Stampin' Dimensional to the back of each tulip.
• Glue each tulip stem with Snail Adhesive and the tulip itself with the Stampin' Dimensional  and tuck it into the top of the ribbon.  Repeat for all 3 tulips.
• On a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock, stamp Thinking of You (or any of the messages) and punch it out with the Word Window and use the Snail adhesive to the card just above the ribbon.
• Glue the Brilliant Blue to the Whisper White card.  

Enjoy your card.  I hope you enjoy this card.

Remember the race to 500.  Last I checked we were at 466, so there are just over 30 more to go before somebody wins the special gift.  Remember if you are 500 email me to let me know who did it. 


Remember you can shop for these and other Stampin' Up! supplies with me 24/7 at mistismemories.stampinup.net or you can email an order anytime too at mistismemories@yahoo.com. Tell your friends about us. 

Happy Stampin'
Misti

Only 46 let before the prize

Keep coming back there are only 46 more until I hit 500 hits and one of you get a big prize.  I plan on getting some stamping done today, so check back there might be a project later.  I will have a great picture of a project after the weekend.  My mother in-law and I are working on a joint project for a bridal shower and the wedding.  I will take pictures on Saturday and post them after.  Saturday I will most likely be too tired with the pageant and the shower all in one day.  Especially if Sophie wins the title then we have to go back in the evening. 

Have fun Stamping!

Misti

Hello Stampers

Hey I just wanted to stop in and say hey.  I have a very busy week this week.  This is Sophie's big pageant week.  We have rehearsals and Saturday morning is the pageant, and Thursday is my 8th anniversary(although my dear sweet hubby is still out of town).  Then Saturday afternoon, I am co hostessing a bridal shower for my sister in law and her soon to be hubby.  So needless to say busy busy busy. I will try to get a project up this week sometime.  I am really trying.  Thursday I should be getting my Awash with Flowers stamp set.  I am still looking at my calender for a date for a class this month.  I am wanting to do it for Operation Write Home.  I will try really super hard to get a project on here for you. 
 Happy Monday
Misti

Congratulations to Monica

Monica was the first to respond for the stamp set.  But not to worry,  Your chance is coming up.  watch the counter at the bottom of the page.  When it turns to 500, the 500th person will win a free Tart and Tangy stamp set #111514 a $12.95 value.  So if you happen to catch that you are number 500 email me @ mistismemories@yahoo.com and let me know who you are.  Good Luck.

New project coming up next week.  It will be great.

Happy Easter to all.
Misti

Two Step into Spring

 

Stampin’ Up!’s® Two-Step Stampin’® sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level. And now, from April 1-30 only, you can purchase the brand-new Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin’ set—or get it FREE when you host a $350 workshop!Plus, get 20% off a selection of perfectly springy Two-Step Stampin’ sets from our current catalog:
 

117062 Awash with Flowers wood mount (set of 18) $39.95

120549 Awash with Flowers clear mount (set of 18) $27.95

113824 Greenhouse Garden $25.95 sale $20.76

113734 Fifth Avenue Floral $24.95 sale $19.96

111578 Flower Fancy $36.95 sale $29.56

113258 Trendy Trees $17.95 sale $14.36 

Remember you can order with me anytime day or night at mistismemories.stampinup.net

Celebrate!

I signed my first downline today.  Yeah,  I am so excited.  As a way of celebrating that Monica has joined my team, I am giving one of you a special gift.  The first on that emails me and tells me her name will win a free stamp set.  It is the Three Little Words set #113254 a $13.95 value. 

Also sadly today is the last day of Sale-A-Bration. I haven't had too many workshops this year so I want to ask for you all to check your calenders and book a workshop with me.  The first one to book a workshop will get a special prize.  

Remember we are still searching for members to your Stamp club.  We have 3 and we are hoping for 6 to 10 members.

Spring and Mothers day

Hello Stampers, the time is getting closer to that wonderful time of year.  The time where everything starts awakening.  Spring!  The weather warms up and the flowers start to come back.  Of coarse it has down sides too, allergies, sinuses, and bird poop on your car.  But it is mainly a happy time.  Here are 2 cards that really bring the spring feel.  One is a spring or Easter card and the other is a Mother's Day card.  I am not posting instructions on these because I would still be typing instructions up when summer got here.  I thought you would like to see them and get inspiration from them.  I will still give you the ingredients.  Here they are:

This is the Spring card.  I just love the color combo.  Don't you?

Recipe

Ingredients 

• Certainly Celery card stock #105125 Cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"  scored and folded in 1/2 making an 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card.
• Whisper White card stock #100730 Cut 5 1/4" x  4" and also a scrap of the same card stock approximately 3 x 3.
• Almost Amethyst card stock #102158 Cut 5 1/4" x 4" and also a scrap of the same card stock approximately 3" x 6" 
• Certainly Celery 1/4" grosgrain ribbon # 109031 
• A Flower for All Seasons stamp set # 111592
• 1 3/8" circle punch # 104401
• Scallop Trim Border punch # 118402
• XL Fancy Flower punch # 118073
• Snail adhesive # 104332
• Stampin' Dimensionals #104430
• VersaMark ink #102283
• Stampin' Emboss Powder black # 109133
• Heat tool # 100005
• Stampin' Write marker Certainly Celery #105106 and Barely Banana #100039
• Blender Pens # 102845 I used them in conjunction with the following ink pads
• Almost Amethyst Classic ink pad #101723
• Chocolate Chip Classic ink pad #100908

This card takes lots of patience but it is worth it.  The short directions is I took the ribbon and fed it through the holes in the scallop trim border and wove them just like we did in kindergarten.  It took me a while, but I figured it out.  I did every other hole so that when doing the ones in the opposite direction there was room for them.  After that it is just over and under.  I also punch out 2 of the XL Fancy flower punches and layered them for the background of the image.

Mother's day card

Recipe
Ingredients

• Whisper White card stock #100730 cut 4 1/4" x 11" score and fold at  5 1/2" to make a vertical quarter card
• Almost Amethyst card stock #102158 cut 4" x 4 1/4 " and the bottom ripped off. And scraps of the same for the flowere
• Almost Amethyst classic ink pad #101723
• Messages for Mom stamp set #117016 for wood mount or #118580 for clear mount.
• XL Fancy Flower punch # 118073
• Full Heart Punch #113693
• Hemp Twine #100982
• Sherbet Designer buttons # 116312
• Stampin' Sponges # 101610
• Stapler ( not from Stampin' Up!)
• Paper Piercing Tool #116631
• Snail adhesive # 104332
• Mini Glue Dots #103683

This one too takes some patience but it is so worth it.  Imagine Mom's face when she sees it.  


Have a wonderful day and I will see you back here next week.
Happy Stampin'
Misti

Thoughts of Home

This is a card that I did for the Heroes that are deployed.  It is a simple card but I think it is very effective.

 

 Recipe

ingredients

• Certainly Celery  card stock #105125 Cut 4 1/4" x 11" scored at 5 1/2" to make a vertical card.
• Very Vanilla card stock #101650 cut 3 3/4" x 5"
• Certainly Celery Classic ink pad #105217
• Chocolate Chip Classic ink pad #100908
• 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain ribbon in Chocolate Chip #115617 about 5 1/2"
• Word Window punch #105090
• Three Little Words stamp set #113254 
• Whimsical Words stamp set #118386 for wood mounted and #119119 for clear mount
• Good Neighbors stamp set #118378 for wood mounted and #119116 for clear mount
• tool kit ( snail adhesive, bone folder)

Instructions: 

•  Punch the Word Window out of the bottom right of the Very Vanilla. Place it down for placement and stamp "I miss you" in Certainly Celery on the Certainly Celery card stock.
• Stamp "Your never more than a thought away" in the top right of the Very Vanilla in Certainly Celery.
• Stamp the house and tree about 1/3 of the way up the card using the Certainly Celery and Chocolate Chip inks.  Make sure you leave room between the word window and the house for your ribbon.
• Adhere your ribbon with the snail adhesive and tuck the edges around to the back.
• Glue the Very Vanilla to the Certainly Celery. 

I encourage all of you to create some cards to send to Operation Write Home.  They get these cards to the Heroes serving in the wars so those Heros can use them to write home to loved ones.  Many of the Heroes only have unlined printer paper or email to send to their family.  These cards mean the world to them and their families.  There is a link at the top right of my page to their website for more information. 

As always all of these products are available for purchase through my website or through me.  Thank you and have a blessed day.


Misti

About Time

I know it has been too long since my last project.  Please forgive me.  I will try not to let it happen again. I stress try.  I thought I would post a picture of what has kept me away.  I made this dress for a little girl that is 6 months old.  She is going to be in her first pageant on the 20th of this month.  Her mom is doing all the appliques and beading one it.  Which I am glad because I am just not into that stuff.  Even though the  dress frustrated me, I loved doing it.  So if you know anybody that needs a pageant dress let me know, LOL.   It only took me 3 days to make.  Which I only work on this type stuff when the kids are asleep.  So it really wasn't that long.  And it wouldn't have taken me that long but the skirt wasn't working out for me.  I still have to Sophie's pageant dress.  But it shouldn't take me that long.
A Cherry I Love You Card

Well this is a bright and cheery way to say I love you anytime of the year.  I am sending my card to Operation Write Home.  That way a hero can tell someone special that they love them.
Recipe
Ingredients

• Whisper White card stock  #100730 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored and folded at 4 1/4
• Basic black card stock #106532 3 1/4 x 4 1/2
• Real Red card stock # 102482 4 3/4 5 3 3/4
• Tart and Tangy stamp set #111514
• Stampin' Write marker Real red #100052
• Stampin' Write marker Certainly Celery #105106
• Real Red Polka Dot grosgrain ribbon #115608
• 1 1/4" Circle Punch #104430
• Scallop Circle punch #109043
• Word Window punch #105090
• Three Little Words stamp set #113254
• Scallop border punch #112091
• 1/16" punch #101227

This is a really simple card, so i am going to simplify the instructions and just give the details on the special parts.  I figure with the sizes of paper already given that is pretty easy to follow right?

• Take the red and use the scallop edge punch along one of the wide edges, careful to line it up so you have a perfect scallop.
• Then take the 1/16" punch and punch in the middle of the scallops for that lacey look.  You will do the same on the scallop circle.
• To get the multicolored image from one stamp I used the markers.  I color on the stamp with the Certainly Celery for the stems and leaves and Real Red for the cherries.  I stamped the background first then on scrap paper I stamped and punched out the circle.
• For the "I Love You"  I stamped that first and then punched it.  That way I was sure to get it lined up perfect. 
• I assembled the card using snail adhesive and 1 Stampin' Dimensional.  

I hope you enjoy the cards.  Remember all the products to make this project are available through me at mistismemories.stampinup.net It is easy to use and is open 24 hours seven days a week.

Have a great day.
Misti

I haven't forgot you.

I just wanted to let you know I haven't forgot.  John got to come home for 4 days before he headed back out.  The next time I get to see him is May for his sisters wedding.  So I spent my time with him and the kids, I hope you understand.  Then I have been working on a pageant dress for a friends daughter.  IT is turning out really adorable, but it is driving me crazy at the same time.  As soon as I finish which should be today it is back to stamping. Sorry for the delay. 

Misti

With All My Heart Flower card

Good Morning!  I thought I would give a Valentines Day card.  This could really be for any occassion to say I Love You.  Or it could be a Thank You too.  It is a simple card and I know you will have fun making it.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• Very Vanilla cardstock #106530 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored and folded at 4 1/4. and a scrap for the center of the flower
• Real Red cardstock #102482 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 and a scrap for the flower punch
• Pretty in Pink cardstock #106546 4 inches
• Semding Love Speciality Designer Series Paper #117153 5 heart punches
• With All My Heart stamp set #118134 for wood or #118623 for clear
• Chocolate Chip classic ink #100908
• Pretty in Pink classic ink #101301
• Real Red classic ink #103133
• Snail adhesive #104332
• Stampin Sponges #101610
• Bone Folder #102300
• Full Heart punch #113693
• 1 1/4" Circle punch #104403
• Scallop Trim Border punch #118402 ( This punch is not for sale but you can earn it free as  Sale-A-Bration product)

I hope you have fun with this card. 

Misti

I'm a sucker for you!

I made these for Ethan's first grade class. I made 18. I will do the recipe according to that.

Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 sheets Pretty in Pink 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock #100459 cut down to 3 x 6 1/2
• 3 sheets of Whisper White 8 1/2 x 11 cardstock #100730 cut down to 2 3/4 x 2 3/4
• 1 1/4 inch circle punch #104403
• 1 3/4 inch circle punch#112004
• Whoo's Your Valentine stamp set. #115344
•  Real Red Classic Ink #103133
• Bone folder#102300
• Snail adhesive#104332
• Bag of heart shaped lollipops
• Regular office whole punch

Directions:

• Take the Pretty in Pink cardstock and score with the bone folder at 3 inches and again at 6 inches.
• Fold and burnish down very well.
• Take the regular whole punch and use about 1/3 of the whole on the fold of the 1/2 flap.  This is where the lollipop stick will go through
• Then take the 1 1/4 inch punch and punch the 3 inch flap in the center. This is the front where the lollipop will show through.
• Next use the 1 3/4 punch on the back piece.  This makes it lay a little better.  This step can be omitted.
• Then take the 2 3/4 square Whisper White pieces and stamp the I'm a sucker for you stamp in the center with Real Red ink
• Then punch the center of it out with 1 1/4 inch circle punch trying not to get the words in the punch.  If you hold the punch upside down you can see exactly where you are punching.
• Then with the Snail Adhesive glue the Whisper White to the Pretty in Pink lining up the wholes.
• Now you poke the  lollipop stick through the whole and center it in the folder you have made
• Finally with the Snail glue the flap on the inside of the card. 

Now you have a perfect little lollipop Valentines for all you sweeties. Hope you have fun making them.

Remember all the supplies can be purchased through my website. mistismemories.stampinup.net or through email or phone with me.

Have a great evening.

A Birdie says"I miss you" Card

A birdie says "I miss you"

I thought this was a cute title for such a cute card.  I will be sending this card to Operation Write Home.  I think they are doing such a great service to our heros serivcing in Iraq and Afaganstan and the families back home. I hope you will join me in making and sending cards to OWH and our heros. As a matter of fact, for those in the Texarkana area, I am holding a free card class on January 30.  You can check out that post for more details.  I hope to see you all there. 

Recipe

Ingredients

• Tempting Turquoise cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored and folded at 4 1/4 for card base. #102067
• Sweet Pea Designer Paper pack # 117161 I used the 2nd page in the pad  Cut at 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 and 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 ( it is the front and back of the paper. I also used the next to the last set of patterns for the birdie.
• Scrap of Very Vanilla cardstock #101650 (Whisper White would work just as well too)
• Extra Large Two Step Bird punch #117191
• Curly Label punch #112208
• 1/16" punch #101227
• Vintage Label stamp set #118392 for wood mount or #119122 for clear mount ( You can't buy this set but you can get it FREE because it is a Sale-a-bration set)
• Three Little Words Stamp set #113254 ( you can buy this or you can earn it free through Sale-a-bration)
• Stamping Sponges #101610 (Sponge Daubers ould work too)
• Snail Adhesive #104332
• Stampin Dimensionals #104430
• Chocoalte Chip Classic ink pad #100908
• Old Olive Classic ink pad # 102277
• Bone Folder #102300
• post it notes the regular size *

That is actually a pretty short ingredients list for me.  Okay on to the directions.
Directions

• First I started by using the snail to adhere the cut pieces on the front of the card.  Pretty easy stuff.
• Then I took a post it note and using the Extra Large Two Step Bird punch to punch out the post it. 

• Then I laid it out on the bottom piece of paper kind of centered for the first one.
• Take the Stampin Sponge ( cut mine in to small slices), and daub it in the Chocolate Chip Classic stamp pad to load it.  Then like you are stenciling daub and scrub in circles to get the branch area colored in.
• Use the same process with Old Olive and a clean piece of sponge for the leaves on it. 
• Then move the post it to where you want the second branch and repeat the last two steps.
• Next punch out the next to last set of paper in the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper pad  with the teal facing you.  Then with the polka dots facing you just punch the leaf. (remember if you use the stamp face up you can see and position your paper in the punch to use as little as possible paper and know exactly what you are punching)
• Next take the sponge with the Chocolate Chip ink on it and just lightly run it along the edges of the birds body and teal wing.  Then do the same for the polka dot wing.  Also do a little lightly of the tip of the teal wing and a little around the edges to make it darker and kind of appear to be shaded.
• Next adhere the teal wing to the back of the bird with the teal facing up.
• Then with a Stampin Dimensional adhere the polka dot wing to the front of the bird
• Then in a corner of the post it note punch a whole with the 1/16" punch and place it down where the eye should be and use the Chocolate Chip sponge ( you should have enough left on the sponge without having to ink it again)
• Now with the Snail  adhere you birdie to the card.
• On the scrap of Very Vanilla, stamp the curly label stamp in Old Olive. 
• Then you punch the label out with the Curly Label punch.
• Stamp I Miss You with the stamp from Three Little Words set in Chocolate Chip ink
• Finally with the Stampin Dimensionals adhere the Curly Label to the card in the upper left corner.

It seems like a lot but it turns out so cute.

I really hope you like it and will create your own versions of this card.  Because it is just that darn cute.

Have a wonderfully blessed day.
Misti

Letters from Home Stamp Class

Letters from Home Stamp Class


Benefiting Operation Write Home



Operation Write Home is an organization that sends homemade blank cards to the military men and women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Service men and women then pick up the blank cards at their unit or at the USO, free of charge, and use the cards to write home with. Having been a military wife, I know that getting a letter from your loved one deployed down range is just as important as a soldier getting a letter from home.



When: January 30, 2010 at 2:00pm-4:00 pm

Where: Buchanan Methodist Church, Texarkana

Cost: Nothing, but it would be great if you brought a snack to share.*



*This is a free class and I am asking everybody to donate their cards to Operation Write Home, but if you would like to keep a card you make, that is fine but I will charge $1 for it.





If you have questions, comments, concerns, need to reserve a seat, or need directions you can contact me (Misti) by:

Phone: (903)276-7585

Email: mistismemories@yahoo.com



Or if you would like an idea of what type of projects we will be doing:

Idea blog: mistismemories.blogspot.com



Or if you would like to order Stampin’ Up products:

mistismemories.stampinup.net.





I can’t wait to see you there!

I have been busy

I just wanted to show you I have been very busy lately.  Even though I haven't been posting.  I thought I would show off a few of my cards.

I have told some of you before that I use my grid paper.  Well there is you proof.  These are my customer thank you cards for this month.  There are 8 there and I have a bigger version later. On this card I used Very Vanilla cardstock #101650,Thank You Kindly #111700 ( or can be earned free for Sale-A_Bration), With All My Heart #118134 in wood mount or #118623 in clear mount, Pretty in Pink classic ink #101301, Chocolate Chip classic ink #100908, and Barely Banana classic ink #101107

This is just a card I loved doing.  I love the new paper with the sparkly bling already on it. And the new epoxy brads are just adorable. For this card I used: All My Heart #118134 in wood mount or #118623 in clear mount, Pretty in Pink classic ink #10130, Real Red classic ink #103133, Vanilla cardstock #101650, Pretty in Pink cardstock #100459, Pretty in Pink epoxy brads #117271, Real Red epoxy brads #117270, Sending Love Speciality Designer Paper #117153, and Scallop Trim Border punch #118402 from the Sale-A-Bration catalog which means you can't just buy it, you have to earn it.

That is the bigger version of the thank you cards. I think I am going to make a stack of them for one of Ainslee's bridal gifts.  What bride couldn't use more thank you notes? On this card I used Very Vanilla cardstock #101650,Thank You Kindly #111700 ( or can be earned free for Sale-A_Bration), With All My Heart #118134 in wood mount or #118623 in clear mount, Pretty in Pink classic ink #101301, Chocolate Chip classic ink #100908, and Barely Banana classic ink #101107

This is one of the cards I made for Operation Write Home.  I think I am going to do a class where all the cards are donated to them.  They send these blank cards to Iraq and Afganistan to the soldiers, so the soldier can write home in them. 

This is one of the cards that I will teach at workshops.  I think it is a beautiful and sweet card.You have to book or attend a workshop with  me for the directions to this one.

This is another card I did for Operation Write Home. I think this might be my new favorite color combination.For this card I used: All My Heart #118134 in wood mount or #118623 in clear mount, Pretty in Pink classic ink #10130, Real Red classic ink #103133, Vanilla cardstock #101650, Pretty in Pink cardstock #100459, Real Red cardstock, and Scallop Trim Border punch #118402 from the Sale-A-Bration catalog which means you can't just buy it, you have to earn it.

Heartfelt Thanks

I got my goodies yesterday.  After the kids went to bed, I started playing.  I created this adorable little Thank You card to show that you can use the Sweetheart stamp set for more than Valentines. Although I made a Valentines lolli with it last night that I will post either tomorrow or after that.  I hope you like this card as much as I do.  And feel free to leave comments.  I would love to hear what you have to say. 

Isn't it just precious!

Recipe

Ingredients

• Pixie Pink cardstock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored and folded at 4 1/4 (#105121)
• Yoyo Yellow cardstock 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 (#102824)
• Whisper White cardstock 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 (#100730)
• scraps of Whisper White and Yoyo Yellow cardstock
• Pixie Pink classic ink (#105212)
• Green Galore classic ink(#102122)
• Full Heart punch (#113693)
• Scallop Trim corner punch ( goes with the free punch from the Sale-a-brations catalog) (#118870)
• Sweetheart stamp set (#120780 for clear mount or #120415 for wood mount)
• Paper snips(#103579)
• Bone folder(#102300)  If you don't have one get one, it makes folding so much easier, neater, and everything stays better.  ( MUST HAVE)
• Snail Adhesive(#104332)

Steps

• Stamp the scallop heart from the Sweetheart stamp set in Pixie Pink on the 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 Whisper White cardstock.
• Stamp the leaves and stem from the Sweetheart stamp set in Green Galore on the same piece of Whisper White lining it up with the heart to look like a flower.
• Punch out a heart out of the Yoyo yellow cardstock the scrap piece.
• Stamp the Heartfelt Thanks from the Sweetheart stamp set in the middle of the heart
• On scrap Whisper White stamp another set of leaves and cut out just the leaves
• Score with your Bone Folder down the center of both of the leaves
• With you Snail adhesive glue the punched heart in the center of the flower and half of the folded leaves and place them on top of the stamped leaves on the card
• Use the Scallop Trim corner punch to punch all the corners.  (I just love this new punch design)
• With the Snail glue the Whisper White on to the Yoyo Yellow cardstock lining up all the corners and edges.
• Glue to the Pixie Pink card base.

Wouldn't these be great for all kinds of thank yous.  I really don't think that most people send enough thank you cards.  It is a lost art....But we are bringing it back aren't we?

You have a wonderfully blessed day!

Misti

Today is the day.

My goodies will be here sometime today.  I am so excited.  I can't wait.  It is like a kid trying to wait for santa.  I dreamed of stamping last night.  I have go out and run a few errands and I have a PTA meeting this afternoon.  I bet while I am out that is when the package will come.  Isn't that how it always works.  I will post when I get my wonderful box of goodies.  I will tell you all what I got.  If there is a stamp set you would like to see a project with just drop a line and let me know. 

Have a beautiful day!
Misti

Sweet Centers Valentine Lolli

I got inspired today and was able to get another project done to share with you.  Hopefully my new stuff will come in tomorrow.  I got excited today when I saw the UPS man at the gas station today, but sadly he told me he didn't have anything for me today.  I think he finds it funny that I get so excited about getting a package.  Anyways, here is a project to warm your heart because we all need with it being this cold outside.

Sweet Centers Valentine Lolli

Recipe:

• Real Red Textured cardstock 3 1/4 x 6
• Pink Passion cardstock 3 1/4 x 3
• a scrap of Whisper White carstock and a scrap of the Pink Passion cardstock
• Whisper White 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• a lollipop stick ( a Valentines pencil or a straw would work great too)
• 1 3/4 circle punch
• 1 1/4 circle punch
• paper snips
• 1/4" Sticky Strip
• Snail Adhesive
• Real Red classic ink
• Sweet Centers stamp set
• Sweet Treat Cups
• Bone Folder ( is a must for every project where folding is invovled)

All the above ingredients with the exception of the lollipop sticks are available through me at mistismemories.stampinup.net or you can email me your order if you would like at mistismemories@yahoo.com.

I took the Real Red carstock and folded it in 1/2 and punched with the 1 3/4 circle through both sides of the red.  Then I lined up and punched the Pink Passion with the same punch.  Make sure they line up nicely together.  Then on the scrap of Whisper White I stamped the heart from the Sweet Centers stamp set in Real Red classic ink.  Then I punched the center of the heart out with the 1 3/4 circle punch.  Next use the snail and glue the heart to the Pink Passion lining up the wholes.  Then take the cover of the adhesive off the Sweet Treat cup and adhere it to the Real Red cardstock and glue the Pink Passion over it too.   Next take Sticky Strip and place it on the bottom of the inside of the card and  stick the lollipop stick into it careful to keep your stick from being seen from the cup. Then use the Snail on the left side of the card.  After that measure out your scrap piece of Pink Passion to be flush with the right hand side of the card and not to bump into the lollipop stick so it will be able to slide  in and out freely.  Then place Sticky Strip over the top of the lollipop stick for extra strength. Then fold your card shut and press it down firmly.  Don't worry the bump from the stick is going to be there.  I tried to keep the front straight and have the bump on the back. Next punch out 2 circles of Whisper White and with the Snail glue them back to back and on the right end of the Pink Passion piece that is going to slide in and out.  This will be your handle to open the card and get the M&Ms ( or whatever you fill your cup with) out.  Then fill the cup and slide the door closed.  Finally tie a bow on the lollipop stick and you have a great Valentine to give someone special. 

I hope you like this project.  It would super cute make a bunch of these in different colors put them in a coffee cup or a flower pot to give as a gift. That  would be a really sweet gift to give someone. 

Stay warm.

Misti

God Bless You card

Recipe

• Pixie Pink Card stock 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 Folded in half  (#102762)
• Whisper White cardstock 5 x 3 3/4(#100730)
• Pink Passion cardstock 3 3/4  x  2 (#105121)
• Whisper White grosgrain ribbon(#109025)
• Scallop circle punch (#109043)
• 1 1/4 circle punch (#104403)
• Scallop edge punch (#112091)
• Special Blessings stamp set (#113411)
• Out of the Box hostess stamp set (#115342)
• Circle Designer Brads (#112571)

Baby its cold outside.

It is cold everywhere, I know.  My husband is working in Nebraska at the moment and he called this morning to say the truck won't start despite the glow plugs.  He also comment, "It looks like a scene from the "Day After Tomorrow"  and I keep expecting Dennis Quaid to walk by on snow shoes looking for his son."  That is cold.  It rained over night here and got a few flurries, but it is cold.  And Texas and cold don't mix!  I thought going to bed that the boys would get a day off from school.  Silly Mommy, they don't close the school for ice here.  Louisanna closed their schools and they didn't get the rain that Texarkana did.  There is something wrong with that picture.  I made oatmeal for all 3 kids this morning.  ANd I told them I would have snowman soup ready for them when they got home.  (Snowman soup=hot cocoa)  Well, if Baby girl will go back to sleep soon I will do a quick project and post it for you.  She woke up early this morning. But she liked her regular oatmeal with cinnimon in it. I will be back later with a project whether it is this morning or this afternoon, I will post a project today.

Stay Warm,
Misti

almost finished

My office is almost finished.  Yeah.  I am waiting patiently for the UPS man to deliver my package of goodies.  I have visions of the things I can make with my goodies.  The things I can show you how to make.  I just can't wait.  It is like being a kid and waiting for Christmas.  I am hoping that I get them Friday but it will Saturday most likely.  But I am hopeful.  I might post a project tomorrow if I get to be creative today or tomorrow.  So check back.

New stuff for us

I just placed my large order of stamping goodies for the next few months workshops, demos, and classes.  With Sale-a-bration going on, I got tons of stuff for free.  I got 13 stamp sets, 7 punches, 4 ink pads, 3 riibons, and 2 designer paper packs.  I can't wait for the UPS guy to get here with my stuff.  So check your calenders and figure out when a good time for you to host a workshop is.  Lets get together with your friends and stamp. I can't wait to show you all the new goodies and techiques.  You can reach me at mistismemories@yahoo.com.  I gotta go finish organizing my office so all this stuff will fit and I can design some projects. 

Misti

Hooray New Year, new catalogs, and new promotions!

Happy new year.  I hope everyone of you is going to have the best year ever.  I don't set resolutions for myself, but i do set goals.  For the next 3 months I want to do 3 workshops a month, and get the stamp club started.  To help me reach my goal I am offering special incentives for those who help me reach these goals.  From now on, there will be a special Thank You gift for everyone of my hostesses, and from now untill March 31 (which coincides with Sale-a-baration), every hostess that books a party in that time will have a chance at a Stampin' Up! product $12.95 or less.  And the first to book a workshop with me will get another gift just for being the first.

As if that is not enough, tomorrow January 5, starts Sale-A-Bration.  This is an annual Stampin' Up ! event, that is a wonderful chance to get more for free.  There are 3 ways to earn free products.  Yes I said 3.

1. Buy $50 (before taxes and shipping) and get your choice of Sale-A-Bration product.
2. Host a workshop that has sales (before shipping and taxes) of $300 or more and earn 1 free Sale-A-Bration product in addition to the regular hostess benefits offered, and my incentives for you. (See above)
3. Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator (like me) and earn a free stamp set from the Idea Book and Catalog $47.95 or less (hostess sets not included)

This is an awsome oppertunity for my customers that I really don't want you to miss. And on top of it all... There is a new mini catalog with all new products!  The Occassions mini catalog is out tomorrow.  It has wonderful products in it for Valentines, Easter, Friendship, Mother's Day, and more.  You have to see it to believe it. 

I am also planning a special kids Valentines Stamp Class so they can make their Valentines for school.  I wil have more details on that shortly.

I still haven't got my office squared away yet, but it is getting closer and tomorrow I am ordering a bunch of new products from Stampin' Up!  So by the time they get here, my office will be squared and ready for so serious stamping.

Have a wonderful and creative day.
Misti