Online Extravaganza

Dates: November 23-30, 2009

Product Offering:

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$43.90	$21.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$25.90	$12.95
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$49.75	$24.88
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$40.90	$20.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$30.90	$15.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$25.90	$12.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$17.90	$10.74
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$127.70	$76.62
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$40.85	$24.51
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$42.85	$25.71
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$87.90	$52.74
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$42.85	$25.71
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$47.73	$33.41
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$43.80	$30.66
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$7.95	$5.57
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$6.95	$4.87
112081	Scallop Square punch	$15.95	$11.17
113693	Full Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$15.95	$11.17
112571	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112579	Flower Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112572	Star Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$69.95	$48.97
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$64.95	$45.47

*This bundle is only available while supplies last.

MIA

I haven't posted any new projects and honestly I haven't even done much of anything this past month. We have been preparing for the baby and that means that my house has been in shambles for the past month. We decided to make our guest room the "office/craft room" and the room that was the office/craft room into the baby's room.

So I went and bought paint for the new office, removed all the furniture (gave most of it away), started cleaning out drawers, and Eric painted the room. I stuck with the same color as the old office/craft room. Moving all the office/craft furniture was a bigger project than I thought it would be because I can't help lift furniture. We did get it all done eventually. The living room and dinning room was a disaster with all of my craft stuff. I have so much stuff, and I may as well admit it "I have to much stuff." Yes, I know I can't believe I am admitting it. So I have been donating lots of stuff to my sister's school. Although some of it is still a work in progress we have began on the nursery.

Eric is on vacation this week so he has gotten the nursery painted. Now all we need to do is put up the wall paper boarder. I am ordering the crib and dresser but that will take a couple of weeks to arrive. I have been sorting through all of my baby shower gifts, putting clothes in order of size, taking inventory of how many diapers & wipes we have, and making piles of the other stuff that will need to be put in drawers. It wears me out just thinking about it.

I began making my Thank You cards for the gifts but that too is slowly coming together. I want to get them out by the beginning of next week. So here is to hoping I can get them done before we leave for the weekend with N'Focus Youth Ministries for the annual Youth Retreat. Did I mention we are the youth leaders, yup we are busy people. I am looking forward to a good weekend with the youth. Hopefully it don't get to cold because my coat doesn't button anymore.

Stay tuned for pictures of my November stamp club projects, baby shower invites, shower banner, shower party favors and thank you cards. Be back soon, I promise!

Thankful

Its been a little while since I have blogged but I just hadn't had the time and then I got sick. I still have a little cough but I am thankful to be feeling so much better.

With being sick and having a busy schedule, I just haven't had the time to sit down and create anything. These two projects are from my October Stamp Club.

On this first card I used the stained glass technique. First you emboss your image on Vellum and then you turn over the image and use markers to color your image. When you turn over the image it looks beautiful. This is a simple layout for a card but I wanted the focus to be on the image. I just love this new set from the mini catalog. Thanksgiving is just one of my favorite holidays. What is greater than eating delicious food, spending time with family, and remembering all the things you are so thankful for.



For my second project I created this pop up card. Now I have seen these on www.splitcoaststampers.com many times but never understood how you would give it away if it didn't fit in an envelope. Well after reading the instructions I found out that the card folds down and fits in a regular envelope. So I went to work and created this card. Its all set to be sent to someone for this thankful season.

Well hope you enjoyed my creations, please let me know if you have any questions. Don't forget to check out my website for this week's Deal of the Week!

Deal of the Week

SU! is offering some great Deal of the Week items for your Big Shot. This offer is only good thru October 18th. Contact me or go to my website to purchase these dies at the sale price!

Description- Perfect Setting Bigz XL die

Item 115961

Page 200

Reg Price $42.95

Sale Price $25.99

Description- Flower Burst Embosslits die

Item # 114515
Page # 195
Regular Price $11.95
Sale Price $5.99

Description- Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die

Item # 116760
page #201
Regular Price $39.95
Sale Price $25.49

My Digital Studio

I recently got the My Digital Studio program from SU!, to be honest I wasn't sure I would even like it because I'm not into digital scrapbooking but I thought I would try it out anyway.

This weekend I created these pages from a Disneyland trip last October. I used one of the simply scrapbooking kits that came with the package, some additional stamps, punches, and embelishments. I removed some of the stuff that was automaticly on the premade pages so that it better matched my theme. It was simples and easy to use. Now I need to decide whether or not I want to print these pages out or do I just keep them digitally on my computer. Hmmm.... the choices.

If you have any questions please let me know, I will be happy to answer them.

SU! Clearance Rack

SU! now has a Clearance Rack online. When you shop on my website www.rosecastillo.stampinup.net click on the Shop Now Button in the upper right hand corner, on the left hand side you will see the Clearance Rack option. You can save up to 80% off items. Go there today to check it out.

Please Note:
All sales of Clearance Rack items are final. No returns or exchanges will be accepted, except in the case of defective product.
Clearance Rack items are only available while supplies last.
Clearance Rack items can only be purchased online, through my website.

Have fun Shopping!

National Card Making Day

National Card Making Day is October 3rd. What better way to spend this day then at a card making class. This year I have decided to use this day as a day to make Christmas Cards. Every year I try to make enough cards for all my family and friends and I fail. Well this year I am getting a head start with my Christmas cards because I have already designed these 20 cards for the class.

To view a larger picture of these cards click on the photo.

The class will be held October 3rd at my house. Make sure to RSVP you spot by September 28th.

Product Used: Christmas Jingle Scrapin' Kit; Real Red, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, and Very Vanilla Card Stock; Real Red Polka Dot Ribbon, Old Olive & Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon; Clear Rhinestone Brads, Fire Rhinestone Brads; 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Ornament Punch, and Elastic Silver Cord.

Holiday Card Class

This past weekend was my Holiday Card Class. We created 10 cards (5 designs, 2 of each) for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

The first card was using the Scary Skeleton Stamp Set. I just love the skeleton guy.

This is simple and quick card to make for the Halloween season.

Supplies: Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White card stock; Pumpkin Pie stripped ribbon; and the Oval Punch and Large Oval Punch.

I have been wanting to purchase the House of Haunts Stamp Set but have yet to purchase it, luckily my Grandma purchased it and she let me use it. Got to love the ability to share with Grandma!

Now I'm not real into the spooky side of Halloween but there is just something about that house that makes me want to create a spooky night card.

Again the layout is super simple. I sponged the sky and the moon with my sponge daubers and it didn't take long for it to look spooky!

Supplies: House of Haunts Stamp Set; Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White card stock; Cast a Spell Designer Series Paper; Basic Black, Summer Sun, Going Grey, and Night of Navy Classic Ink Pads; and Sponge Daubers.

My Grateful Card is a total case. I was blog hopping from one blog to the next when I somehow stumbled upon this card. Now

I just wish I could remember where it was I saw it. Anyway I had wanted to use this stamp set for my class and the card was so perfect so I recreated it. I slightly changed it but the layout is copied. Sorry, I'm not always very original.

Cutting out those little leaves was a little time consuming but it was worth it. I wish there was a punch that went along with it.

Supplies: Falling Leaves Stamp Set; Bright Blessings Stampin' Around Wheel; Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Kraft, and Soft Suede card stock; Versa Mark, Soft Suede, and Close to Cocoa Ink Pads; Big Shot and the Hearts and Brackets Die.

One of my newest Stamp Sets from the Holiday Mini Catalog is the Gifts of the Earth Stamp Set. My favorite season is probably Fall, I just wish California had more of a true Fall season so when I saw this stamp set I just had to have it. This stamp set is perfect for coloring.

Again I went with a simple layout but the coloring does take a little while so its best when having my classes to have simple layouts when the card is going to take some time to color.

Supplies: Gifts of the Earth Stamp Set; Water Color Pencils, Blender Pens; Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Really Rust, and Very Vanilla card stock; Chocolate Chip Ribbon; Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper

Last but not least was my Christmas card design. A warning must be put out that when tying the elastic cord you may become a little frustrated. Remember it is elastic! It stretches so make sure to use a piece that is big enough and go to work on those little bows. Everyone in class said this card took the longest because of those bows. At least they didn't have to cut out those ornaments because of the wonderful new punch in the mini catalog!

Supplies: Delightful Decorations Stamp Set; Real Red and Very Vanilla card stock; Chocolate chip, Glorious Green, and Real Red Classic Ink Pads; Ornament Punch; Elastic Silver Cord, Sleigh Bells Ribbon; Merry Moments Designer Series Paper.

My next Class will be held on National Card Making Day, October 3rd. We will be making 20 Christmas Cards. I will be posting pictures with in a day or two so check back to see them. make sure to RSVP your spot because space is limited!

Halloween

Last night was Stamp Club and we created three Halloween projects. We made a card with the Sweet Centers Stamp Set, a cute little coffin that holds a miniature candy bar inside, and a diaper fold pouch with some candies inside.

The diaper fold pouch is super easy to make. I used a 6x6 piece of Cast A Spell DSP, Batty for You stamp set, a small cello bag, and a piece of Pumpkin Pie ribbon.

For the Sweet Treat Cup card I used a tutorial by Mike found on his blog. Items used: Cast A Spell DSP, Sweet Treat Stamp Set, Sweet Treat Cups, Pumpkin Pie card stock, Perfect Plum card stock, Whisper White card stock, Basic Black ink pad, 1 3/4 Circle punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, and the 1 1/4 Circle Punch.

I found the coffin tutorial on a blog I stumbled upon. Here is the blog link www.symmetrystamps.com. It is a very cute little idea. I used the Batty for You Stamp Set, Basic Grey paper, Basic Black card stock, Whisper White card stock, Scallop circle punch, and the 1 1/4 Circle punch.

The weather is getting a little cooler, still hot but not as bad. I decided to put out my fall decorations next weekend. Yea!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and before I forget to mention this, we did get a few baby items this weekend since they were on sale. I got my polka dot stroller, play pen, and swing. Yea!!! Can't believe that this is the one the store decided to put on sale, perfect for convincing Eric! Thank you Grandma for your gift.

Su! Holiday Mini Catalog

The SU! Holiday Mini Catalog has begun, you can now order the great new stamp sets, die cuts, paper, Build a bear items, and accessories! Click on the link to view the mini catalog.

The new My Digital Studio software will be available for purchase on October 1st.

If you have any questions I will be happy to answer them for you. I hope you will fall in love with everything, just like I did.