TOTALLY TOOL STAMP SET

Back on September 1st, I made a GIRLY JEAN CARD and have had a dozen requests to make a MASCULINE JEAN CARD.  So.....

A front view...

 

Sponging the edges of More Mustard Card Stock, gives the appearance of the real leather that tool belts are made of...

 

 

Seven local demonstrators, including myself, are busy-busy-busy designing cards and organizing a hundred little details for WORLD CARD MAKING DAY on Saturday.  So today's post is only a snippet, a fragment, a wisp, a morsel of a "real" post.  It's one of those not-enough-hours-things...  (But I did have time to make a pretty card to show you tomorrow... Christmas!)

 

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

www.polkadotsandpaper.net

 

MY FIRST MONTHLY FARMERS' MARKET

I've been in Stampin' Up! since 2,000, and in all that time have never purged my stamp sets, retired products or excess supplies!  So needless-to-say, I have LOTS of Stampin' Up! stash (very valuable loot) to sell at my monthly FARMERS' MARKETS...

 
BUT TEMPORARILY HOLD THE STAMPIN' UP! SHOW... because I'm launching my very first Farmers' Market by offering something different and unique: 

In 1999, before I joined Stampin' Up!, I designed and published a 12 volume set of scrapbook idea books called Layouts and Lyrics. Over 200,000 copies were distributed worldwide.  I've held on to a few dozen sets, and finally decided it was time to sell them - because I'm determined not to be a hoarder!

  

YOU'LL RECEIVE a quality Custom Storage Binder filled with a set of Layouts and Lyrics (minus Book 3 which is out of stock).  The twelve books (8.50" x 11.00" each), originally sold for over $120 (that's $120.00!) but since one book is missing, I am offering the set of eleven plus the binder for only $28.95 (a ridiculous price) which includes shipping!!  There are over 1,000 eye-catching ideas in each beautiful full-color set.  (It is simply divine!)

  

Have you ever been to a garage sale, only to come across an incredible "find" that was priced next to nothing?  THIS IS ONE OF THOSE rare finds!  If you are a scrapbooker - you'll marvel at the quality, endless ideas and wonderful inspiration in Layouts and Lyrics.  If you are not a scrapbooker, call someone who is and tell her about this amazing offer.  IT'S THAT GREAT!  IT'S VERY BIG!

 
 

 

ORDER NOW

Layouts & Lyrics w/Custom Storage Binder

 ONLY $28.95

 

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

www.polkadotsandpaper.net

 

THE ROYAL BLOG TOUR IS COMING...

 
Go to the ROYAL BLOG TOUR WEBSITE and read all about it.

 

AUTUMN IS HERE...

I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where seasons are clearly distinguishable.  Fall has come, and with it, the onset of chilly nights and golden leaves.

If you love stamping in autumn or scrapbooking during the cold evenings of winter, you'll need supplies... Plenty of supplies.  I highly recommend you take a few minutes to look at THE CLEARANCE RACK SAMPLE LIST (just a few are pictured here BUT THEY GO FAST)... 

 

 

In order to receive the PREFERRED PRICING (Linda's Price), you'll need to shop at my store.  Check out these incredible savings.....

HERE'S HOW:  1.  Go to my website.  2. Click on SHOP NOW at the top right of the home page.  3. Click on CLEARANCE RACK at the left side of the next page.  4.  Add desired items to your shopping cart.  5. You'll have an opportunity to delete items from your shopping list, and/or change quantities before moving to checkout.  6. When you finish shopping, the prompts will take you to checkout (now just a few more steps).  7.  Your order will be shipped directly to YOUR HOUSE!  8.  I will receive notification that you placed an order and immediately send you a FREE VIRTUAL CARD KIT as a Thank You! 

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AUTUMN ON MY FRONT PORCH

 
 

HAPPY FALL! 

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

www.polkadotsandpaper.net

 

AS SIMPLE AS 1-2-3...

A pretty card for the Newlyweds...

 

The handsome Groom...

 

...and the beautiful Bride.

 

A name tag and napkin for the bride's luncheon...

 

...and place cards with candy for the rehearsal dinner.

 

Stampin' Up! papers, stamps, inks, dies, embossing tools, punches, ribbons and embellishments, make projects like these (and oh so many more), as simple as 1-2-3. 

I received dozens of inquiries with questions about how to make the DRESS NAPKINS shown on my September 16th post.  (Thanks so very much for those comments!)  I'll pass along some tips later this week...

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Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

www.polkadotsandpaper.net

 

WORLD WIDE WEB FRIENDS...

A WEEKEND TO RELAX...

My TO DO LIST always has items that need to be checked off... But the entire list is on hold this weekend... because we're going to the Pendleton Roundup with our friends, Rod and Rhonda.  My hubby and I have never been to a Roundup (or is it a Rodeo), or do you roundup cattle at the rodeo??  And if you round them up, where do you round them up to?  These are questions that will all be answered within the next 3 days!  Or so we think...

 

To get to Pendleton, we'll be driving through the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.  Along the way we are going to stop in Hood River to buy fresh fruit!  Then, on our way home Sunday evening, we'll stop in Hood River and buy MORE fresh fruit... 

 
 

Much to the chagrin of my husband, I will be taking my laptop to stay in touch with the outside world - and to keep my eye on my TO DO LIST.  Because, Monday is coming!

With thoughts of you...  Linda

 

LITTLE GIRLS WITH LITTLE CURLS...

Everyone knows that little girls are made of Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice.  And everyone also knows that little girls always love a tea party!  So..........

  

This little table and chairs is just the right size for two little girls.  And the little tea set is perfect too... 

 

Kamille and Kara were especially excited about the fruit centerpiece!  Personally, I loved the cucumber sandwiches best.  The scones and homemade raspberry jam were my second favorite.

 
 

But... what I couldn't wait to show you today were the napkins!  Aaahhhh!!  The LITTLE GIRL DRESS NAPKINS were the best item on the menu... except for the food, of course.  And if you haven't sipped tea out of teensy cups, with beautiful little girls with little curls right in the middle of their foreheads, you haven't lived!

 

Whatever your colors and theme, you can always personalize the napkins...

 

Or... you can simply emboss a plain napkin to make it a little more unique.  The possibilities are endless!

 

In case you're thinking that I got a little carried away today with this whole tea-party-pretty-napkin subject... there's something (else) you should know about me... I'm the Wedding Reception Coordinator at my church.  Through the years, I've helped over 100 brides with their weddings and receptions. So I know a cool napkin when I see one!

Speaking of weddings... Monday's card is designed for a BRIDE AND GROOM!  (Don't you think that was a slick segue?) 

Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

www.polkadotsandpaper.net

 

IT'S A GUY THING...

These wrenches are for a man's man!!  Grrrr!  Metric Combination, Chrome Plated Vanadium Steel Wrenches!  (Actually, they are made from Stampin' Up! papers with a little aluminum foil for the background.) But it doesn't matter to a guy... A tool is a tool is a tool...

 

And that's why your guy (hubby, son, brother, uncle, grandpa, friend), will love being the recipient of this card...

 

HERE'S HOW:  1. Place a double thickness of regular aluminum foil in the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and run it through the Big Shot Machine.  (I didn't have any heavy aluminum foil, but it would likely work even better.)   2. Delicately trim the excess foil to desired size, handling carefully so you don't flatten the embossing.  3. Cut out corners with a 3/4" Circle Punch.  4. Adhere foil to card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  5. Add Metallic Silver Eyelets to the corners.  6. Cut and/or punch wrench pieces from Brushed Silver Card Stock and score handle for added dimension.  7.  Lightly antique wrench edges with a Stamping Sponge and Basic Gray and Soft Suede Stampin' Pads.  8.  Attach wrenches to card with Stampin' Dimensionals for visual depth.

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Supplies & Accessories:  Stamp Set #115370 Teeny Tiny Wishes; Textured Card Stock #121078 Soft Suede; Card Stock #121045 Basic Black, #100712 Brushed Silver; Stampin' Pads #101179 Basic Black, #109120 Basic Gray, #115657 Soft Suede; Tools #108362 Crop-A-Dile, #101670 Stamping Sponge, 119976 Square Lattice Embossing Folder; Punches #119868 1" Circle, #119857 Word Window; #119858 Boho Blossoms, #119873 3/4" Circle; Embellishments #105319 Metallic Silver Eyelets; Adhesives #110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue, #104430 Stampin' Dimensionals.

TOMORROW'S POST IS REALLY GIRLY-GIRLY!

 Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

www.polkadotsandpaper.net

 

MR. SCARY GUY...

When I reorganize my blog (I always have changes in the works), there will be a PUNCH ART BUTTON.  This scary guy will be included there...

 

I put blush on Mr. Scary Guy just like I put it on myself.  But his blush is black and mine is pretty... Bare Escentuals. (Way too nice for a monster.)

 

TOOLS & PUNCHES USED:

 

JOIN MY BIG SHOT CLUB!  (To receive the 20% off the Big Shot Machine, you must order directly from me - not online.)  I am happy to accept your personal check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover.  In addition to the 20% off, you can also receive $40 in free merchandise.  Email me and ask how... [email protected].

  
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Linda Aarhus, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

www.polkadotsandpaper.net