Rubber Chicken Stampers

How To Make a 2-5-7-10 Box

Supplies:

• Stamps
• Stampin’ Wheel
• 8 1/2" x 11" Sheet Cardstock
• Cardstock scraps for front of box
• Corner Rounder Punch
• 1/8" handheld circle punch
• Paper Snips
• Paper trimmer with scoring blade
• Ribbon
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Sticky Strip

Directions:

1.      Position cardstock lengthwise. Using scoring blade on paper trimmer, score cardstock at 2", 5", 7", and 10".

2.      Turn cardstock, and score at 2" and 7".

3.      Wheel scored cardstock as desired.

4.      Hold cardstock horizontally with the 2" section at the top.

Use Paper Snips to cut off all but one 2" tall section from the top of the cardstock as shown. This will be the flap closure for the box.

Cut the narrow piece at an angle to create tab for adhesive.

Make vertical cuts at the bottom to create 1 1/2" tall flaps, and cut off the narrow piece. This will be the bottom of the box.

5.      Remove guide from corner rounder and punch along 2" flap to create a scalloped edge on box flap, making sure to line punch up so that scallops connect.

6.      Fold scored lines to create box. Apply Sticky Strip to outside side tab and inside of one bottom flaps. Remove red strip from the side tab to make box. Tip: You can fold the box flat to help line up the edges.

7.      Fold bottom flaps in leaving the one with sticky strip for last. Remove red liner, and apply pressure to finish bottom of box.

8.      Line up front of box with back of box at top and pinch together only upper portion of box. Release.

9.      Punch two holes in flap with 1/8" handheld punch. Pull flap down to close box, and use a pen to mark where holes were punched. Use 1/8" handheld punch to punch holes at markings.

10.  To close box, thread ribbon through holes punched in the box then through lid flap. Tie bow to close box.

11.  Finish front of box.

This box was made using: Snowfall set; Bold Snowflake Jumbo wheel; Blue Bayou and Naturals White card stock, Blue Bayou Classic and Jumbo Cartridge; Dazzling Diamonds; Small Corner Rounder Punch; 1/8”Hand-Held Punch; Paper Snips; Paper Cutter with Scoring Blade; White Taffeta Ribbon; Two-Way Glue Pen; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Sticky Strip

Holiday Stamp Camp Projects

Are you ready for the holidays?? Do you have adorable hand stamped tins filled with candy?? How about home decorations to share with friends and family?? Or maybe, you want some fresh ornaments to add on to your holiday wreath or tree.  If so, you should join me for Holiday Stamp Camp!  And, if you are an Out-of-Town visitor to my blog, you can even purchase some of these projects for yourself after November 15.

Keep in mind, you can host your own Holiday Stamp Camp with me by getting a minimum of 5 of your friends together to complete the camp. Call or email me today for more information:                                                     Michele Mulder, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator   (402) 592-9831 or mailto:create@rubberchickenstampers.com

A Sweet Gift for My Hostesses

One of my fabulous longtime customers and hostesses, Kelli S. is the type of person that you definitely want to know.  She is a mentor, she runs for charity and is in general a wonderful person.  I especially love her because she always saves cool containers for me to revamp and recreate, so, when I went to her house this last week for her workshop, I wasn't surprised that she said, "oh, I have something for you!".  I was rather surprised though when she brought out 3 tins that said Buddy Bender on them.  Not so much that it said Buddy Bender but that she had three of them. 

When I asked her why three, she just smiled and said that one just wasn't enough for the creation she had on her desk.   Aaahhh, a woman after my own heart!

Anyhow, I took these three tins home and finally decided that last night, while watching a scary movie, The Descent, I revamped these tins to be the perfect little holder for M & M's for my upcoming hostesses. (if you are from the Midwest, specifically the Omaha, Ralston, LaVista, Papillion, Nebraska area and you know my Sweet Kelli, don't tell her because I am going to surprise her with one).  On a side note, The Descent is freakily scary and I definitely reccomend it if you, like me, get more stamping done with your adrenaline going full blast with a scary movie.

What did I use: (Beyond the fact that they are all Stampin' Up! products of course!)

• 109043 Scallop Punch
• 107217 3/4" Circle Punch
• 109045 Star Punch
• 104403 1 1/4" Circle Punch
• 103375 1 3/8" Square Punch
• 104400 1 1/4" Square Punch
• 101055 Crystal Effects
• 102023 Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
• 104332 SNAIL adhesive
• 109150 Dashing Designer Series Paper
• 103133 Real Red Classic Ink Pad
• 109375 Perfect Presentation Stamp Set (this baby is a hostess-only stamp set so call or email me today to find out how you can get it for FREE! Yep, I said FREE!)

Isn't this fun?? Want more ideas?? Sign up for my Email newsletter today and receive ideas in your email box!!  Right now I am running my 12 Weeks of Christmas ideas promotion!!

Gift Certificate Holders

This time of year is so fun.  I am one of those people that loves to shop and I love getting all the presents  for the Holidays.  I already have a laundry basket full of gifts and miscellaneous Christmas supplies. 

As many of you could have guessed, I make a lot of my own stamped Christmas gifts from journals to personalized frames and more.  It is sooo much fun.

So it is always with a bit of joy when I get a customer that likes to shop ahead as much as I do.  She wanted three gift certificates for her friends this fall.   I was so excited for her that I also made some beautiful gift card holders for her so that her friends will be filled with the joy of Stampin' Up!

Keep in mind that if you would like absolutely fabulous gift certificate holders with your gift certificate purchase from me, that the sooner the better so that I can spend time creating something wonderful for you.

Email me with your gift certificate order today to get ready for the holidays--sign up for my email newsletter to find out more about what I can offer you.

Gift Certificate Holder Recipes

Birthday

• Dilly Dally Stamp Set
• Basic Black Ink
• Going Grey Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Real Red Cardstock
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• SNAIL adhesive
• Round Tab Punch

Dare to Be Fabulous

• Fabulous Flowers
• Pale Plum Cardstock
• Perfect Plum Classic Ink
• Going Grey Cardstock & Classic Ink
• Flower from Pretties Kit
• Rhinestone brad from Pretties Kit
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• SNAIL adhesive
• Round Tab Punch

Friendship

• Apple Cider Designer Series Paper
• River Rock Cardstock
• Really Rust Cardstock & Classic Ink
• Scallop Circle Punch
• 5 Petal Flower Punch
• Really Rust button from Earth Elements assortment
• Going Grey Classic Ink
• Linen Thread
• Mini Glue Dots
• Friendship Flowers Stamp Set
• Wanted Stamp Set
• Round Tab Punch
• SNAIL adhesive

Sharing the Excitement

I just received this email from a stamp club member in reply to my message to her that her Stampin' Up! club order is in.  It absolutely filled my heart with happiness because when you share Stampin' Up! whether through the business opportunity, classes, clubs, or in home workshops--you have the potential to make someone this excited.   

oooh oooh oooh can I pick it up like Tomorrow after work, like between 7:30 and 8:00 pm???

I will try to call you tomorrow from work to confirm that. (hopefully I wont be so crazy busy).

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH I cant hardly wait.  This is worse than Christmas... because I know what is in my box and I am just full of anticipation.  I can't wait to learn how to use all the new toys.  Oh my goodness.

sorry, I will try to remain professional, I am just so darn excited.

thanks, I really appreciate you!

mj

If you want to be able to inspire this much excitement, give me a call, send me an email, or sign up for my newsletter and learn about this awesome business opportunity--keep in mind, this month Stampin' Up! is also offering the Choose Your Family promotion to help get your business off to a fantastic start.  As a 5 time cruise earner with SU!, I can help you reach all of your goals.

Ps. This isn't the exact card MJ wants to make but it uses the same set and techniques.

• Shopping List:--All supplies available through Stampin' Up!, of course!!
• Night of Navy Cardstock
• Brocade Blue Cardstock
• Whisper White
• Whisper White Craft Pad
• Basic Black Classic Pad
• Ballet Blue Classic Pad
• Brocade Blue Classic Pad
• Clear & Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder
• Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter
• Circle Rhinestones-Ice
• Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon
• Wondrous Gift Stamp Set

Calling all Scrapbookers: Vote and Win!

Hey Stampers,

    It is that time of year again for us to share our thoughts on all things Scrapbooking!!  This year is especially awesome since we have a chance to win a prize just for voting.  I know the odds are astronomical but... I am an optimist and I hope you are too!!  Don't forget that you can always add in Stampin' Up! in each of the catagories--lets show everyone what we can do with stamps in our albums!

      Have a great day, Michele

Creating Keepsakes' 2008 Readers' Choice Awards

It's time for Creating Keepsakes' 10th annual 2008 Readers' Choice Awards! Cast your vote for your favorite scrapbooking products on the market to determine which scrapbooking products will earn this prestigious award. Plus just for voting, we'll enter you to win one of 10 copies of The Scrapbook Hall of Fame, Volume 9.

Please vote for products you are familiar with and would recommend to your friends. You may vote for up to three products in each category. You do not need to vote in all categories. Listings are ordered by company name.

The deadline for voting is October 15, 2007. Contest winners will be notified within two weeks and posted on our web site. Please see below for a complete list of contest rules.

Go to Vote Now!

Punch A Bunch Promotion

  I am so excited abut the Stampin' Up! Punch a Bunch Promotion in August!!  I have a special deal for my customers, anyone who takes advantage of this great deal from me will also receive a samples sheet with 30 samples that you can create with your love notes.

I spent all day yesterday creating the samples that you can make using only the punch box kit, the love notes, a spool of Double Stitched Wild Wasabi ribbon, a package of Mini Glue Dots, a package of In Color cardstock and a package of Whisper White cardstock.

It is so awesome, I have had 3 customers come by this morning and all have ooohed & ahhed over them. They almost as cute as the tags I made with this set for my class in the mail.  You will have to sign up fro my newletter to get in on all the specifics.

Here is just a few sneak peeks:

Sign up for my newsletter today so that you can get in on this awesome deal.

Going to Convention!!

Just a quick note, I will be going to the big Stampin' Up! convention in Denver, Colorado this week and so be prepared for all of the AWESOME new stamp stuff I will have to share with you when I come back!! 

Check daily or risk missing that BIG idea!!

Hostess Stampede Revisited

On Thursday, June 28, I had my annual Stampin' Up! Hostess Appreciation event--Hostess Stampede.  It was so much fun.  22 hostesses got to make tons of free projects, snack on great cookies and participate in the ever exciting silent auction.  Altogether, I gave away almost $400 worth of Stampin' Up! merchandise--it was sooooo cool! 

   In order to participate, hostesses not only had to have had a workshop with me within the last 12 months but they also had to bring some hand-stamped items to show off and write a little blurb about themselves and stamping.

"My mom and I first saw a demonstrator at a craft show and bought just the catalog.  After looking over the catalog, we started drooling over all the fun things a person could do and make with stampin up products.  My mom joined a club first and then I went to a stamp camp and decided to try to find a club at home.  Now whenever I visit my mom we always incorporate some stampin up into the visits." Robin 

"I have to admit that when i began the Stampin' Up! journey it seemed very overwhelming.  The catalog was huge and I had no idea where to start.  Michele was supportive and eased me ton the journey with great care. She taught me what I needed to begin making cards and enhance my scrapbooks.  Now, I love it!  It is a great joy to share the cards I make with friends and family.  Everyone feels extremely special to receive one.  I haven't bought a card in over 2 years.  I have learned to make cards for various occasions using an assortment of new techniques.  It is a quick process with beautiful results." Kristy

View a selection of the card samples by clicking here.

Hostess Stampede 2007

It is almost the end of the Stampin' Up! year and I am getting ready for my annual hostess appreciation event. 

There is lots of preparation work involved from crafting awesome handstamped invitations to deciding what products I will have to offer in the silent auction portions of the evening.

I know who butters my bread, so I want my hosts to have a fantastic evening.  Here is how it works, I send out a list of ways for my hosts to earn stampin' bucks.  Download Bucksheet.xlr  Then they complete as many tasks on the sheet as they are able to--from marking the retiring sets in their catalog to creating 3 cards from the same stamp set.  The night of Stampede, they bring their completed sheet and any outside work they had to do.  I issue them a stampin' bucks card with their total on it.  Then every 15 minutes all night long, I have a different silent auction with lots of SU! products, hand-stamped items, and other cool things. 

Besides the silent auction, I have lots and lots of projects for my guests to complete.  Last year, the average hostess made between 10-15 different projects.  We had so much fun!!

I define my hostesses by anyone who has had an in-home event or placed a $150+ order with me since July 1, 2007.  Don't miss your chance, sign up for my email newsletter right now to find out all of the specifics about Hostess Stampede 2007.

Tent card made with: Flowers & Flourish Stamp Set, Big Deal Alphabet Stamp set, Spotted Jumbo wheel, Not Quite Navy Cardstock & Classic Stampin' Pad, Lavender Lace Classic Stampin' Pad, So Saffron Stampin' Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Fresh Favorites I Buttons, Linen Thread, Mini Glue Dots.  All products from Stampin' Up!

Christmas Card Consultations

Are you still in a quandary about what your Holiday Cards will look like? 

Call me now and schedule a private consultation.  You tell me what types of stamps you are thinking of using, what colors or themes you prefer.  I will then get together with you or we can do it online, I will come up with a minimum of 5 samples.  Your cost is $10 or a $50+ order placed that day.

The cards shown were made for Nancy - she requested that I use the Jingle All the Way stamp and the colors silver and red.  After we talked it over, she actually chose a combination of some of the elements shown, she ordered all of her SU! supplies and she was ready to go.