Shades of Blue!

Blue was the color of today and not because I am sad! Just picked these for today! The first card was edged in white gel marker to give it the look of being stitched.  The next card was stamped on velum, and then flipped over to cover the stamped image on the card stock.  The last card background was embossed with a folder, and then layered over designer paper.  Each card has some pearls and bling and ribbon to add the final touch to the blue cards.  I am having a special this month! Host a show in October and earn $15.00 free gift of your choice, on top of the standard hostess gifts! It can even be a catalogue show! Call me 979-255-0377 Thanks Debbie

VARIETY CARD SWAP!!!

Hey stamp buddies! I am back from visiting my Mom and want to host a special card swap! Make two or three cards, any design you choose and send them to Debbie Segler 14916 Riverside Drive Little Elm, Texas 75068. I will send you back the same number of swaps you send me with a few freebies as your bonus surprise! So, get to making cards and get them in the mail! Please feel free to share this with your friends and we will all get lots of new inspiration soon! Have Fun!

TRICKS FOR MAKING TREATS!

It is time to get ready for Halloween and goodies to send to school! The first treat was done for Easter but could easily be changed to a Halloween or Birthday treat holder!  It was cut with our cone die and you can just go crazy designing cute things from this die cut.  The cat is a cute way to use several circle punches, or die cuts and form a treat box. Take your Halloween designer paper and cut a square the size of your circles, score each circle 1/4 inch to form the fold to glue onto your square base.  Add a decorative cut oval to the outside of the box, and decorate the inside as well. The ribbon is used to close the treat box, and hold what ever you add for the treat inside. The next picture shows the open version and where the candy or gift card can go! I can see Starbucks cards here for my friends and for office workers. Just add money for me so I can order more stamps! LOL!  The next treats were Easter bunny treats, but can you see them Owls, Pumpkins and Cats for Halloween?  So, here is your home work,
 ( yes I was teacher!) design your Halloween treat bag or card, using the top note die cut or any you have on hand and send me a picture to add to my blog to show others!  I would love a sample, so send me one to Debbie Segler 14916 Riverside Drive Little Elm, Texas 75068 thanks for sharing your art work with me and I will pick a winner and send some fun treats as a "THANK YOU!"

Pretty In Pink!

Need a quick and easy gift?  This pink bracelet was so fun and easy to make. You can use the pre-made flowers in the catalogue or find your own. These were white and were dyed with reinkers.  Then we hand sewed them to the bracelet from stampin up.  The next card is cut with a die cut, stamped and colored with water color pencils. The borders are punched from designer paper.  The last card was embossed with a folder.  I stamped and punched the flowers and added them to the white background, cut with the top note. Very pretty in pink!

Stampin' Up!

Some AWESOME NEWS:

4 AWESOME new specials from Stampin' UP this month:

1. NEW ITEMS ON CLEARANCE RACK.
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2. Get a FREE Big Shot! -- Is crafting a big part of your life? Wouldn't you love to earn money while doing something you enjoy? How about the convenience of setting your own hours? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then Stampin' Up! is the perfect opportunity for you.
Doing what I love, and sharing what I love with others are just a few of the benefits that made me decide to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. I love sharing my passion for stamping with family and friends, meeting new people, and having the chance to build a great business doing so. I also get to set my own schedule and that is a definite plus!

In addition, during the month of October, when you join the Stampin’ Up! family as a demonstrator, you’ll get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in FREE Stampin’ Up! products). Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive dies to create uniquely beautiful projects in a flash.

Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator starter kits are full of products that you'll use immediately as you share Stampin' Up! with your friends. Click the image below to see everything you'll get in your new Starter Kit. Then follow this link to see some of the techniques you'll be able to showcase using your Starter Kit products!


If you're interested in becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, follow these easy steps:

1. Click on the Join Now link to join Stampin' Up!
2. Read and agree to the Independent Demonstrator Agreement.
3. Purchase your Starter Kit-there are two great options!
   • The $175 Standard Starter Kit contains over $310 worth of stamping and business supplies!
   • The $175 Digital + Starter Kit contains over $320 worth of stamping and business supplies, including the all-new My Digital Studio software.

Once you've completed the above steps, Stampin' Up! will send you a password so you can log in to the Demonstrator Web Site where you'll find an abundance of tips, ideas, and training to help you. Approximately one hour after you complete your online IDA, you’ll also receive an email that will explain how to order your FREE Big Shot or up to $100 in Stampin’ Up! products—tax and shipping are free!

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4. Get some FREE stuff HERE.

Well, what are you waiting for??? Go check out all the new goodies Stampin' Up! have to offer. I know you'll find something you can't create without!

Please ask if you have any questions!

Debbie Segler  Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator
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Are you looking for a fun, crafty, home-based business? Please contact me about becoming a Stampin' UP! Demonstrator

Cool weather and cool designs!

It is a beautiful cool morning, and I am spending the next couple of days organizing my studio! And yes it really needs it! I still have unpacked bags from my out of town retreat and lots of things that I have used that need to be put back in their special places! I am counting my blessings this morning and hope you are too! I know that we all have trials in our lives each day but if we look around we are so much better off than lots of people! I spend each morning thanking God for of all of my friends and family and that includes you! I love this black and yellow card.  I used the stampin up Bliss set. I used sticky tape to get the ribbon to pleat, and it gives the card a very soft and different look.  The tissue paper card is so fun to make.  My pictures does not give it justice as the flower has been stamped with red backgrounds that do not show up here. The flower is cut with a stampin up die cut and it can be cut from a variety of papers and fabrics! I like to save some of the brown paper that comes in our boxes of orders. Yes I save everything too! The paper is all wrinkled and it looks great on your cards and scrapbook pages. So save some too!  The Christmas card is simple and classy! I am getting in the mood for the Holidays!

Water and reflection!

The water scene was done using a brayer.  Betty is teaching me this technique. It is very fun and appeals to my more artistic side and reminds me of canvas painting classes.  We made the first island with dark colors then put some water between and flipped the card to make a mirror image to give the look of a reflection.  We masked the moon with a sticky note and then added some dark smokey lines across the moon. The trick with the brayer is to not pick the brayer up on your piece of art work  as it leaves a line. Move the paper with your left hand as you run the brayer with your right. Move the brayer on and completely off your design. I think this is a great and fun way to get a different look. Try this with your halloween projects it makes it look SPOOKY!  The fluffy flower is made by using felt or fabric to form the flower.  Cut the fabric to the with you want your flower to be, then sew wrong sides together. We used a hand needle and thread for this one.  Cut up to the sewn edge but not through the thread, you may make your cuts as thin or wide as you like. This felt was multi colored so it made a nice flower! We use crystal effects and then glued the flower to a circle punched background to help us form our flower shape.  The next card is made with our new three in one flower punch.  The bird was embossed in white and it gave the special pop to the project.  We were blessed with cooler weather and rain today so enjoy your weekend and create something beautiful!