Tagged: halloween

November 11, 2012

Family Sunday: Halloween Share

Today I wanted to share a few pictures of my grandkids from Halloween. I loved getting these pictures. It’s hard to be so far away and not be there for these fun times, but I’m very grateful to get the pictures and all the fun stories that go along with them.

Here’s Stephanie with her kiddos all dressed up and ready to go!

And here’s a picture of 3 yo Savannah on an dragon ice sculpture from a couple days before. Isn’t that amazing?

Can you see Savannah in this picture? She was waiting in the cackling contest line. She had been looking forward to it for days and practiced on the way there. So funny! Mom reports she did great and won a vampire blow toy. 🙂

Here’s Kristin’s family. Can you tell what their costume theme was this year?

hunger games theme costumes

Kristin was Katniss, Joel was Peeta and Siena was Effie Trinket from the Hunger Games. Here’s the mockingjay pin Kristin made to go on her jacket.

hunger games mockingjay pin

Here’s a couple more pictures of their Hunger Games themed costumes.

katniss & effie trinket costumes

Kristin says that Siena was pretty mad about the lipstick. 🙂

siena as effie trinket

And look at this darling picture of little Siena trick-or-treating.

Kristin writes: “Halloween = Pure joy for a first time parent.”

Siena trick-or-treating One daughter lives in Idaho and the other lives in Texas. I bet you can tell which is which!? The children are sooo sweet! And their moms are too I might add!

Enjoy, Julie

October 12, 2012

Bone Appetit Halloween Treat Box

This Bone Appetit treat is a perfect little favor for any get together. The Stampin’ Up! feature project is made with the Monster Munchies stamp set and the Howlstooth & Scaringbone designer series paper from Holiday catalog. Click here for project details. Your guests will love these little treats!

DO YOU NEED SOME CREATIVE IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON EXTRA SPECIAL? Sign up now for the October Virtual Stamp camp for new, fun Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas ideas. Stamping demonstrators are welcome too! Offer ends soon. Click here now for more details and to register.

Kat R. said: “So cute, and great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing!”

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Enjoy! Julie

October 8, 2012

Stampin’ Up! Tricky Treats Happy Halloween

Remember the old song, “What a difference a day makes. twenty-four little hours…” I found myself humming, “What a difference an eye makes…” today as I created this cute bat tag.

The finishing touch on this little bat was adding the adhesive-backed googly eyes. What a difference? It took it from cute to adorable! You’re friends will love this cute little guy with his googly eyes, and this little greeting card is quick to create.

To create this card I started with a Basic Black cardstock base. I centered my Labels Collection Framelit on the front, secured it with post it notes and ran it through the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine. I backed it with plaid Howlstooth and Scaringbone Designer Series Paper. I used a smaller label framelit to cut out the center piece. Everything was adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I stamped the bat tag from the Tricky Treats stamp set with Basic Black Craft ink and embossed it with Black Emboss Powder, after sprinking it with a just a touch of Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder for a hint of glitter. Be careful not to mix the embossing powders.

The bat tag was punched with a circle punch and was added to the center with a dimensional and then tied to a Tangerine Tango Glimmer at the top with Linen Thread.

An added bonus when backing the label cut-out on front is the fun pattern that shows on the interior. A Happy Halloween sentiment from the Seasonal Sayings Stamp Set was stamped in the middle with Tangerine Tango ink.

SIGN UP FOR A LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAMP CAMP TODAY! Check out live events and virtual events at the tabs above. These events will help you refine your stamping skills and teach you new techniques and projects as you bring joy to your family and friends through your creations.

Enjoy! Julie

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Tricky Treats w-#126325 c-#126327, Seasonal Sayings w-#128006 c-#128009

Ink: Tangerine Tango #111841, Basic Black Craft #102192

Paper: Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Series Paper #126906, Basic Black #121045, Whisper White #100730

Extras: Labels Collection Framelits #125598, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine #113439, 1-3/8″ Circle Punch #119850, Brights Glimmer Brads #121006, Linen Thread #104199, Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430, Black Emboss Powder #109133, Iridescent Ice Emboss Powder #101930, Googlies #127539

October 8, 2012

Stamping Julie Live and Virtual Events

Are you excited about the holidays? Are you wanting new creative ideas and how-to’s to make your holidays extra special for you and your family? Your friends and family will drool over your handmade creations. You’ll feel special and so will they!

Do you live near Louisville, KY? Then join me for my October 25th Stamp Camp. Details below. And view more events by clicking the Events tab above.

If you don’t live close or can’t make it on the 25th, don’t despair! You can still get all the creative ideas and how-to’s! Join me for a virtual stamp camp delivered directly TO YOU on October 20th . Enjoy 30 minutes of exclusive video tutorials with lifetime access, which include step-by-step instructions to make all three projects PLUS additional project ideas, AND a PDF file with full color pictures and step-by-step directions with complete cutting measurements.

Two ways to get the virtual stamp camp:

Option 1 – In the US Only! Purchase $35 or more in Stampin’ Up! product from my store by October 20th and receive the videos and PDF file as a FREE bonus. Place your order and then click here or leave a comment below with your email address to claim your FREE bonus!

Option 2 – Available to ALL! Order video demonstrations and PDF file for only $8. This is great for everyone looking for creative inspiration, including stamping demonstrators who need ideas for their own events! Click ‘Buy Now’ button and order now.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT STAMPING JULIE VIRTUAL EVENTS:

“So cute, and great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing!” – Kat R.

“Julie has always been a great inspiration, especially when it comes to card design. Very helpful in teaching different techinques.” – Debbie M.

“I am fairly new to Stampin’ Up!, and your cards and ideas help me in my demonstrations. So, thank you so much for your help.” – Cindy H.

Girls Night Out Stamp Camp

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012 7:00 pm

Rubber stamping with Julie Cluff

Make 3 projects!

$10 class fee or FREE with product purchase that night

Door prizes & light refreshments!

Sign Up Now:

(Limited to 10 stampers, so make your reservation early)

Questions? or Need directions: Email me or call number above

Most people enjoy bringing their own class kit.**

**Class Kit: Paper Trimmer, Scissors, Adhesive, bone folder or scoring blade. (if you don’t have some of these supplies, no problem, there will be some available for sharing.)

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT STAMPING JULIE EVENTS:

“YIPPEE! Thanks for hosting another great camp!” – Karen W.

“I have to admit I was a bit intimidated by the prospect of making those beautiful cards, but I had so much fun!” – Cathy P.

“Mary and I had a great time last nite and we look forward to the next stamp camp.” – Vicki R.

October 6, 2012

Easy Digital Scrapbooking

The summer just ended and if you’re like most people you have wonderful photo memories sitting in storage on your camera or computer. And I know it’s bothering you because you can’t share those memories in a meaningful way when they are in digital prison! And the holidays are upon us, which means more photos, and more memories to be recorded.

I have a solution for you! Using My Digital Studio software makes creating wonderful photobook keepsakes easy in 4 quick steps!! I promise, by the end of the evening your printed summer scrapbook could be ordered and on its way!

1. Download MDS2+. Full digital design software PLUS $500 of digital content.

2. Choose a designer template.

3. Drop in your favorite pictures.

4. Order your book right from the software. And enjoy new lower prices on printing.

See my video tutorials here & here and more samples here & here. And I’m just a phone call away to help you with every step! (cell # 832 dash 515 dash 4632. Sorry for the encripted number but it keeps me from getting too many robo calls. 🙂 )

Act now, because just thinking about it won’t get those memories recorded and if you wait too long you’ll forget all the special moments you shared with family and friends this summer. And by acting now you’ll be ready to record your Holiday memories too!

Last week I introduced you to my friend Krystal. She loves scrapbooking with My Digital Studio and here’s a cute page she made to announce the upcoming birth and name of her daughter. (Her adorable baby girl was born just 2 months ago.)

my digital studio scrapbook page

I love the festive feel of this page with the bright polka dot paper, rick rack, and the playful pictures of her son with the balloons. Thanks for sharing this fun page, Krystal!

Start designing in My Digital Studio 2 today! Download your copy here now.

Click here to check out this week’s digital downloads.

Prices Slashed on Photobooks, Cards, & More Forever! Make beautiful photobooks for less!! View price chart here.

Here’s the latest digital downloads. Click on the picture to view details.

Neon Notes Digital Kit – Love this neon kit! #132264