Halloween Lined Coffin Treat Box

Just look at these Treat Boxes Stampin' Up Has for Halloween - they come together in a jiff with just a little extra sticky tape and glue dots.  They come 12 to a package for only $7.00 and if you order now you'll still have time to get and decorate for Halloween.  You can find them on page 53 of the Holiday catalog - product #150451.

We had a treat box class this week and my customers that attended got to make two of these.  After putting the boxes together we used a piece of the Monster Bash Designer series paper (pg 53 #150447) to trace the lid and cut out.  Sponged the DSP with Memento ink and adhered with snail to the top of the box. 

Then we stamped the little Dracula from the Spooktacular Bash stamp set (pg 53, #150544), and colored the border with a Real Red marker.  Next we cut him and the beautiful frilly frame out, using the Ornate Frames dies (pg 53, #150664).  Layering the frame with snail and popping Dracula up on dimensionals.  You can get the Spooktacular Bundle (set and dies) at a 10% discount by using item number #153040.

The last step - that really completed the box for me - was that using extra sticky tape, we lined the box with Real Red Ruched Ribbon - it was all satiny and coffin like.  Just a great touch - and the ribbon is beautiful for using with all your Christmas holiday projects.

Hope you like this treat box - stop by over the next few days as I share more Halloween ideas - and get your Crafting On!  ~Maureen

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To order any of Stampin' Up's products you can go directly to my online store -www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.  Please use the Hostess Code below to get full benefits from me.  Thank you!

New Holiday catalog and Day 7 of our Alaskan Cruise!

So today is the day - the Holiday Catalog is LIVE and you can purchase!  Click on the catalog before and you can view the entire thing - and believe me -  you are gonna love it!

Oh Man, can't believe I'm sharing the last full day of our cruise - here we are at sea early morning headed down to Victoria, Canada.

Paul and I took a bus tour around the town, and it was amazing - the architecture just blew my mind - all of the history in those buildings.  But - I cannot find the pictures I took - and I took a ton.  They are hiding in my camera somewhere - argh!

After we got back on the ship - we headed down to SU!'s base camp one more time -

Took pictures of a bunch of the great share cards that were posted -

Spun the wheel for a prize - one more time!

Got a few more treats on this last day -

After all this SU! hosted a farewell get-together with more yummies - but again - I cannot find those pictures.  Double argh!  But back in our cabin we were once again welcomed with pillow gifts.  In that tube is a large scratch off map - where you can scratch off the areas you travel too - how cool is that.

And we got one of my very favorite new bundles in the Holiday catalog - this Dashing Deer set and framelits.  I LOVE IT!

 Thank you, thank you to Stampin' Up! for a memorable week - I love working for this awesome company.  This is my last month to earn the Greek Isles trip - so watch for a big HOORAY from me when that happens.  See you soon!  ~Maureen

Special Offers are a comin' and Great Downline Swap Cards

First of all Stampin' Up! bringing some limited time special offers beginning Sept. 1, 2016.  At this point we as demonstrators don't even know what they'll all be.  But we do know that you'll be able to save 25% on select items from the current annual catalog.  The first list will be posted on Sept. 1, and available through the 7th.  On the 8th  a new list available through the 14th. And finally on the 15th a list available through the 21st.  Be sure to watch for these lists and order at the great discount!!!

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Now I want to share a few of the cards from our recent new catalog swap I did with a few of my downline.  They really showcase some of the amazing new products that will be available to you on Sept. 1 in the new Holiday Catalog!

Christmas Stockings by Jean Beaulieu

Christmas Trees 1 - Kelea Nevis

Star of Light - Paula Bock

You can see new sets here, new DSP, new framelits and new accessories.  Stop by tomorrow to see a few more!  ~Maureen

Holiday Catalog Retired Products List - get them while they're still available!

 DON'T MISS OUT ON YOUR FAVORITES!

Just posted - this list of what will be retiring - some available only while supplies last! CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT LIST

Order at my online store by clicking the SHOP NOW button to the right side of the screen.  Be sure to use the current hostess code 2GHQTMQT and let me contact you - then when you reach $100 cumulative in online orders - I'll send you out a beautiful set of hand-stamped cards!  Thanks for stamping with me - Maureen

FREE cards with purchase - check it out!!

So since I moved to Prescott a few months ago I've been offering an online ordering bonus - order from me online (details below) and when you reach each $100 in merchandise purchases (cumulative) I will send you a set of four completed notecards and envelopes.  It has been so much fun creating these each time - but I keep forgetting to take pictures before sending.  Also, now a few more are getting near that $100 mark - so I decided to do a set for each month and post them!  Here are the cards you will get now through the end of October if you hit a $100 mark -

All of these cards are made using the new Lighthearted Leaves set from the HOLIDAY catalog, and it is rapidly becoming my new favorite set. 

I LOVE to color - so this is right up my ally - but, watch over the next couple weeks to see more ideas with this set that are not as labor intensive.  Although, with the new popularity of Zentangling and adult coloring books - I have an idea a few of you like to color as much as me.

So if you get to that $100 merchandise threshold (cumulative) - you'll get all four of these cards promptly sent out to you in the mail as a thank you.  NOTE: they may vary just a little as each will be handmade by me.  No need to let me know when you reach that threshold, as I keep track - but 1) you must use a current hostess code - the current code is E4PJJTPF and is valid through Monday, October 5.  Then watch for me to issue a new code. 2) you must allow contact with me as your demonstrator (there is a place you can click for no contact, and if that happens, I do not know how much you have purchased.)  That's it!

You can order now at www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net where you can also check out the current catalogs.  See yesterday's post for more info on how to make the most of your ordering.  See you all soon!! ~Maureen

Just some of the products used to make these cards -
 

Lighthearted Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set

$26.00

Clear Block Bundle

$67.00

Stampin' Pierce Mat

$5.00

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

$6.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Wild Wasabi 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$7.00

Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Final Convention Round-up

So today I'll share the rest of my Convention memories - it was such a fun experience.  First off my lanyard and name tag at check in time!

A view of just a few of the stampers there from the escalator.

Main stage where all of the general sessions were held - they always decorate it so beautifully.

The unveiling of the new Holiday catalog - I placed my pre-order today and there was sooooo much stuff I wanted, but I was able to real myself in a bit and start slow - mostly things for my Halloween projects for now.

 

A couple of the cute little projects we were able to make and get our hands on some of the new product.

Our Crazy Stamping Ladies' Group -

 

Diane, Toni, Xandra, Jeri, myself and Heidi!

A fun Paper Pumpkin promotion set we were able to purchase.

A special leadership/years of service award full of stamping goodies.

Our annual end of convention dinner at PF Chang's with a couple friends.

And when I got home - this was my haul - actually there are even things missing.  It was really an amazing time - the final convention as we know it.  From now on it will be semi-annual OnStage events held all over the world - so I am glad I was able to attend this one in Salt Lake City.

Stop back soon.  Stampingly, Maureen