J.ust B.ee Creative

I'VE BEEN BUSY

I've been busy getting ready for the craft show this weekend.  I hope to meet some new customers, see some old customers and spark more interest in stamping, scrapbooking, and paper crafting.  I can't tell you how much I LOVE our Definitely Decorative Decor Elements.  Check back here next week for the Last Minute Blog Tour to see some of the creations I made using them.  Awesome!

Here are some cards we made recently at classes or parties.  These are all from the monthly stamp set class that features "For All You Do".  ENJOY!

 

Off to the craft show!!!

CRAFT SHOWING COMING

Sorry it's been a while since I posted and I haven't even sent out my November.  I've been getting ready for my craft show which is coming up soon.  So if you need something to do on Saturday or Sunday, Nov. 14 & 15 -- come out to the Wexford Civic Center for the Craft Show.  I'm booth #36.  Stop bye and say HI!  I've got some great gifts ranging in price from $5 to $40. 

Here is Thanksgiving/Fall card we did at one of my classes.  It was fun getting the different colors on the leaf.  You should come to a class to learn some of these fun techniques.

 

Stop in at the Wex on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 & 15.

CREATING at the Beehive - November Classes

I thought I did this earlier this week, but it hasn't posted.  So here is my November class schedule. 

PICTURE THIS - PHOTO FRAME – Wed, Nov. 4, 7 pm

I’m getting ready for the Craft Show that is coming up.  So come make a wooden photo frame with me.  We will take a wooden frame and adhere designer series paper or stamps or rub-ons on it to embellish it up.  This will make a great gift or a cute frame for your desk.  Cost of the class is $6.00 and includes all the materials.  Please bring your own adhesive, paper cutter and scissors.  RSVP by Oct. 30.

 

CRAFT SHOW – Sat & Sun., Nov. 14 & 15 – Wexford Civic Center

Stop in at my booth for some great holiday gifts.  I’ve been busy getting ready and have lots of items to purchase from a few dollars to more.  Some items will be heirlooms to pass on to your family.  Saturday hours are from 10 am – 5 pm.  Sunday hours are from 11 am – 4 pm.  Stop by and say hello!

 

CHRISTMAS CARDS –Wed, Nov. 18, 7 pm

This class is the last class that will be offered monthly to help you get a head start on making your Christmas Cards.  The cost for the class is $20 for each session.  If you attend all 3 sessions, you will receive the “Forget Me Not Keeper” to hold your cards.  The cost includes all the materials to make 10 cards with envelopes.  Bring your own adhesive, paper cutter and scissors.  RSVP by Nov. 13.

 

FEATURED QUARTERLY STAMP SET, “FOR ALL YOU DO”, pg. 118 – Mon, Nov. 23, 7 pm

This is a 3 month cycle class.  If this is your first month, you will receive the stamp set and other materials and make 4 cards (all materials cut and ready for stamping/assembly).  You can join any time and do just the 1^st class only or continue for all 3 classes.  Each class will feature FOR ALL YOU DO stamp set.  So you will use this stamp set for all 3 months.  Each month you will receive approximately $30 worth of products and the other $12 is the "class & supply fee".  You can do this class at my house on the class night, pick up the materials or have them mailed for an additional $6.  This is a very flexible class.  See my BLOG for more info.  If you come to the class, bring your own adhesive, paper cutter and scissors.  RSVP by Nov. 9.

 

CRAFT SHOW – Sat, Nov. 28 – McBain High School

Stop in at my booth for some great holiday gifts.  I’ve been busy getting ready and have lots of items to purchase from a few dollars to more.  Some items will be heirlooms to pass on to your family.  Saturday hours are from 9 am to 4 pm. Stop by and say hello!

 

ACCESSORY OF THE MONTH – Gift Tags – Mon, Nov. 30, 7 pm

We will be using lots of accessories in this month’s project.  Come make your own gift tags.  We will use the Big Shot Two Tags die, other Big Shot dies, and the Ornament punch.  Cost is $10 and includes all materials.  Dies not included but can be purchased at the class for a 10% savings.  RSVP by Nov. 25.  Bring your own adhesive, cutter and scissors. 

DEAL OF THE WEEK #4

Here it is -- Deal of the Week #4.  Wow I think I am going to get this one.  If you know a young boy or girl -- wouldn't they just love to have a pirate or princess birthday party.  Heck -- why not just throw them a party.  Here is the info!

 

 

Call me today to place your order or order direct on-line through my website.  Aaarrrgh

HALLOWEEN CARDS & MORE

Halloween is just about here and what fun would it be to receive a cute card or treat box.  Here is what we made at my class earlier this month.  You can still purchase this class and have it sent to you either by email or mail.  The email version will be less expensive (directions only), so contact me for a price.  If you'd like the mail version it will be $15 for materials, directions and postage. 

 

Don't forget your trick or treaters!

DEAL OF THE WEEK #3

Sorry this is so late getting out to you.  Here is the Weekly Deal for this week.  These are MUST haves.  Call me today to place your order.  I one started and am just waiting to add to it.

 

Call me ASAP.

DEAL OF THE WEEK 2

Here it is a day late (sorry)!  The 2nd Deal of the Week is here.  Call me ASAP to place your order for any of these three Big Shot dies.  Great price!!!

Week 2 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
115961	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$25.99
114515	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$5.99
116760	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$25.49

MY DIGITAL SCRAPBOOKING IS HERE!!!!

Stampin' Up! has launched their digital scrapbooking software on October 1.  I got mine a couple of weeks ago and I cannot tell you how EASY it is to use.  They have made it so simple that you can even just drag pictures into the pre-made page layouts or you can even create your own pages from scratch.  In addition to scrapbooking (12x12, 8x8, 5x5, 8 1/2 x 11 sizes), you can do calendars, cards and even Multi Media Output.  Think of the possibilities.  Stampin' Up! has also established a printing service that will print your pages for a competitive price that truly matches the SU color families.  If you don't like digital scrapbooking -- you can still embellish your pages with actual ribbon, brads, stamps, rub-ons and more.  I can't wait to try more and more with it.

Here is my first page which literally took me less than 10 minutes to create.  You have Designer Series paper, cardstock to pick from, embellishments such as buttons, brads, eyelets, ribbon, stamps, and punches. You can mat your pictures or not and so much more. 

  I matted my 2 pictures, used stamps and a punch.  I could even move the arrow at the angle as shown here.  I could pick my ink color for the stamped words and for the arrow.  Way easy.  Way fun.  Ain't he Cute?

I'd be happy to give you a one-on-one demonstration of how easy it is to use and show you some possibilities.  This would be great even for businesses to develop brochures, layouts, etc.

DEAL OF THE WEEK

Stampin' Up! has brought back the DEAL of the WEEK.  Here is the first one which starts October 1, 2009 and ends October 12, 2009 by 9 am.  There is no limit as to how many you order, but if you want me to place the order for you, you will need to have your order to me no later than 10 pm on Oct. 11th.

Here is WEEK 1 Deal of the Week.

Week 1 Deals of the Week

Item	Description	Special Price
109183	Trio Flower punch	$10.99
109041	5-Petal Flower punch	$10.99
110709	My Way punch	$11.99

EVERYONE LOVES A CLEARANCE RACK

STAMPIN' UP! HAS THEIR OWN CLEARANCE RACK

New Clearance Rack Available in the Online Store September 29, 2009 -  surplus inventory of discontinued items are now available for purchase in a new section of the online store called the Clearance Rack.

Click on this  link to go directly to the SU Customer website to start ordering.  Or give me a call and I will place an order for you. 

REMEMBER these products are available only while supplies last!

CREATING AT THE BEEHIVE - OCTOBER CLASSES

Well, it's almost October and I haven't gotten my schedule posted.  So here it is.

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY OPEN HOUSE – Sat. Oct. 3, 1-4 pm

World Card Making Day is an annual event held all over the world.  It is a day to come together and share the joy that comes from creating handcrafted cards with friends, family, neighbors, and customers.  Make 4 special cards with envelopes using some of the new stamps, paper and accessories!  Cost is just $10.  RSVP by Oct. 1. Please bring your own adhesive, cutter and scissors.  DROP IN ANYTIME BETWEEN 1:00 pm and 4:00pm  

 

HALLOWEEN CARDS & MORE – Mon. Oct. 5, 7 pm

This will be a fun evening to make some Halloween cards and treat boxes.  Your trick or treaters will love getting their special treat in a cute box.  We will make 2 cards and 2 treat boxes.  Cost is only $10.  Bring your own adhesive, paper cutter and scissors.  RSVP by Oct. 1.

 

SCRAPBOOK CLUB – Thur, Oct. 8, 7 pm

Monthly Scrapbook Club.  We will do a 2 page 12x12 spread.  Bring 2-8 photos that will go along with a Halloween  theme.  We will be using Natural colors.  This club will meet the 2^nd Thursday of every month.  RSVP by Oct. 6

 

CHRISTMAS CARDS – Mon, Oct. 12 or Wed, Oct. 14, 7 pm

This class is the 2nd of three (2 of 3) that will be offered monthly to help you get a head start on making your Christmas Cards.  The cost for the class is $20 for each session.  If you attend all 3 sessions, you will receive the “Forget Me Not Keeper” to hold your cards.  The cost includes all the materials to make 10 cards with envelopes.  Bring your own adhesive, paper cutter and scissors.  RSVP by Oct.8.

 

FEATURED QUARTERLY STAMP SET, “FOR ALL YOU DO”, pg. 118 – Mon, Oct. 19, 7 pm

This is a 3 month cycle class.  If this is your first month, you will receive the stamp set and other materials and make 4 cards (all materials cut and ready for stamping/assembly).  You can join any time and do just the 1^st class only or continue for all 3 classes.  Each class will feature FOR ALL YOU DO stamp set.  So you will use this stamp set for all 3 months.  Each month you will receive approximately $30 worth of products and the other $12 is the "class & supply fee".  You can do this class at my house on the class night, pick up the materials or have them mailed for an additional $6.  This is a very flexible class.  See my BLOG for more info.  If you come to the class, bring your own adhesive, paper cutter and scissors.  RSVP by Oct. 3.

Here is a sample from the first class of the For All You Do stamp set.

ACCESSORY OF THE MONTH – Simply Adorned Charms – Tues, Oct. 27, 7 pm

Simply Adorned Charms are SU’s new line of jewelry.  Tonight we will stamp the inside of the 1” x 1” charm.  These nickel-plated charms are hinged to allow you to create custom artwork and change them to fit your mood.  You can do just the charm for $20 or step it up to include the 24” chain for $30 (10% savings).  Includes a gift box and all materials to create your custom artwork.  RSVP by Oct. 8.  Bring your own adhesive, cutter and scissors. 

Holiday

Mini, pg. 33.

This is a photo of the Simply Adorned Charms.  We will do the small size and you will be able to personalized to your own style.

Take a look at the schedule and email me or call me with what classes you'd like to attend..  Remember all my classes can be mailed for an additional fee or the class can be held at your place with 5 or more guests.  Great time to get started on your Christmas cards, gifts and much more.

CHRISTMAS CARDS in September

Last night was the first class of 3 to get you started on your Christmas card making.  Seven ladies attended the class and if they continue for the next 2 classes they will receive the Forget-Me-Not Keeper.  It is a great item to store your cards in (pg. 203 in the catalog).

We made 5 each of the two designs.  This month I featured Delightful Decorations from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  Next month it will be snowflakes and the third month it will be Dasher.  So enjoy the samples.  Both of these were cased from others with some modifications on my part.  Thank you for the ideas.

Remember you can make these cards at your house.  All my classes are available through the mail for an extra $5.00 to cover postage.  Contact me today to get your Christmas cards started.

DRUM ROLL PLEASE

and the WINNER of the Harvest Treat Box filled with retired SU items and of course some Chocolate is:

TERRI D.

you commented on my blog on Sept. 11, 12, & 13 -- so you had your name in 3 times.  Please email me at:  jbstampin@charter.net with your full name and address so I can mail you a package.

Now again - thank you for visiting the Blog Tour.  I will be in another one Nov. 19-22.  But don't wait until then to visit my blog. 

Here is where I'm going with 18 other women tomorrow  morning --  we will be golfing, golfing, golfing. 

Yes those are deer.  We will be golfing 36 holes on Friday and Saturday on Drummond Island Michigan.  It is an island to the farthest point east in the upper peninsula in Michigan.  We have to drive our cars onto a ferry to be taken over to the island.  Deer are very numerous on the golf course and they could care less that you are there.  I hope we don't see any bear tho.  This is my 4th or 5th time on this trip.  It will be so much fun.  We will laugh, laugh, golf, golf, laugh and probably have some refreshments.

I'll have more pictures when I get back.  Plus I'll have some cards and other items to share.

FORE!

HARVEST TREAT BAG

Wanted to share what I've come up for the blog candy prize.  I will be drawing a name from all who commented or emailed me with some great comments.  I appreciate your comments and hope you will continue to follow my blog.  All of my classes can be mailed to you for an additional $5.00.  Or if you live near the Cadillac, Michigan area, I'd love to have you come to the BeeHive for a class.  My class schedule can be found in an earlier post.  I try to have a class a week and also do a featured Stamp Set of the Quarter.  The quarter (3 months) is just starting and the featured stamp set is "For All You Do".  The class includes the stamp set and other materials to make 4 beautiful cards.  I'll post samples later so you can take a look at what the cards. Lots of fun and lots of ideas to use this set.

Okay for the Blog Candy prize.  I will be drawing soon.  I will post the winner on Wednesday (Sept. 16).  You will get this cute box filled with retired SU items and of course CHOCOLATE.  The winner will need to respond to me with your address so I can mail your prize.  Good luck and again thank you for doing the Blog Tour.  Please mark my blog as a favorite and visit often.  Future blog tours will be announced. 

HOLIDAY BLOG TOUR - FINAL DAY

This is a sad day as I make my final post for the Blog Tour. This has been a ton of fun and what great ideas from everyone. Sure hope you enjoyed the tour and check back often as I will continue to post samples, specials and more. I'm back to snow flakes again. This card is so simple and can be great for those Stamp-a-Stacks. This will be one of my cards for the Christmas Card classes I hold this fall.  Cut a square of the DSP.  Center the snowflake punch.  Turn the snowflake over because the back side of this DSP is white.  Pop it up with a dimensional just slightly offset from the original punch out.

Paper:  Whisper White, Garden Green, Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP
Ink:  VersaMark
Stamp Set:  Christmas Punch
Accy:  Silver Brad, Dimensionals, Silver Embossing Powder, Jumbo Snowflake Punch

This next card was a little more time consuming, but still pretty quick.  The hardest part was cutting a slightly smaller than 3" circle on the Circle Scissor Plus.  To be honest, I haven't used this much.  I'm still perfecting the technique.  The more I use it tho -- the more I'm liking it because you can get any size circle and it's a whole lot easier than trying to cut it by hand :)    I used the Big Shot with this card.  The Big Shot has got to be my most favorite tool ever.  Portable, easy and great results every time I use it.  I ran the white card stock partially through the Big Shot using the new SU Textured Impression Fold - Petals-A-Plenty.  Then I lightly sponged Real Red on the raised petals.  Just gives it a totally different look than leaving it white.  You could use any color ink to change the look. 

Ink:  Real Red, VersaMark
Paper:  Whisper White, Handsome Hunter, Real Red
Stamps:  Dasher, Short & Sweet
Accy:  Petals-A-Plenty Impressions Folder, Silver Embossing Powder, Circle Scissors Plus, 3/4" Polka-Dot Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Scallop Circle #2 Big Shot Die, Modern Label Punch

Come back often as I will be featuring "For All You Do" stamp set, fall items, Halloween and much much more.  But for now, keep Blog Touring by visiting the talented Lesly Adams by clicking here.  She has had some great ideas.

HOLIDAY BLOG TOUR - DAY 3

Well let's go from snow to inside and thinking of the Christmas tree ornaments.  This set is one of my favorites in the Holiday Mini.  By embossing these ornaments -- it just makes them stunning and classy.  Here are 2 cards for your to enjoy.  One of these or maybe both will be used in my future Christmas Card classes.  This stamp set - Delightful Decorations - is great for gift tags.  I've seen some of the other ladies have shown tags -- definitely something I'm going to have to do too.  ENJOY!

 

This card uses an old favorite and some new favorites.

Stamp Sets:  Baroque Motif, Delightful Decorations, Holiday Best

Paper:  Ruby Red, Whisper White

Ink:  Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, VersaMark   

Accy: Silver Embossing Powder, Silver Elastic Cord, Piercing Tool

 

Stamp Set:  Delightful Decorations

Ink:  VersaMark

Paper:  Real Red, Garden Green, Christmas Cocoa Specialty DSP, Ornament Punch, Photo Corners Punch, Silver Elastic Cord

BLOG CANDY - for every person who comments on my postings during the Holiday Blog Tour - your name will be entered in a drawing.  I will draw a name after the tour ends on Sept. 14th.  Stay tune to find out what you might win.  Double your chances of winning by emailing me at jbstampin@charter.net to sign up for my monthly newsletter and to be added to my mailing list.  

See you tomorrow!!! To continue on your journey, click here to go to Lesly Adams blog.

HOLIDAY BLOG TOUR - Day 2

My oh my -- aren't there some great ideas out there!  What a group of talented ladies.  You shouldn't have to create anything original -- just "case/copy".  Change the color, stamp set or an accessory and you have a new look of a great idea.  The card I'm featuring today is just that.  My version of the card SU did on page 26 in the Holiday Mini.  I didn't use as many rub-ons and didn't stamp a sentiment.  I just featured the snowflakes.  Snowmen and snowflakes -- what more gets you into the mood for winter.  Oh yes, I LOVE the winter.  See I've been a National Ski Patroller for over 25 years and have downhilled skied for over 40.  I LOVE to ski and you cannot believe the beauty of being out on a ski hill with the snow softly falling.  It is so serene and peaceful.  So here is my card and a picture of winter.  ENJOY!

 

Stamp Set:  Serene Snowflakes

Paper:  Kraft, Bordering Blue, Bella Bleu DSP

Ink:  VersaMark

Accy:  Icicle Rub-On's, WhiperWhite Ribbon

Here is a picture to get you into the spirit of winter and SNOW!!!  This is a picture of my son (Jacob) competing in a ski race for the high school ski team.

 

Brrrrrr - doesn't that look chilly?

Remember to go to the next blog stop, click on the name below the Holiday Blog Tour picture in the upper right of my blog. 

BLOG CANDY - for every person who comments on my postings during the Holiday Blog Tour - your name will be entered in a drawing.  I will draw a name after the tour ends on Sept. 14th.  Stay tune to find out what you might win.  Double your chances of winning by emailing me at jbstampin@charter.net to sign up for my monthly newsletter and to be added to my mailing list.  

See you tomorrow!!! 

HOLIDAY BLOG TOUR

Welcome to the RemARKable Holiday Blog Tour.  There are over 20 stops on the tour and you will get lots of great holiday ideas.  Now is the time to get started on your holiday cards, gifts and decorations.  Here are some incentives to get you to book that party and earn some FREE stamps to get you started creating your own holiday cards or gifts.  Nothing is more personal than a gift or card made by you with love.

Host a $400 Show in October and the hostess gets L1 and L2 hostess sets FREE, receive any item for $10 from the Holiday Mini and My Digital Studio at half price along with $45 Shopping dollars - WOW.. WOW...WOW... Book your private home party, event at The BeeHive (my place) or Party in a Box (catalog show) today.

Today's sample is made with our circle punches.  So easy and so fun.  Nothing says winter more than a snowman.  Isn't he so cute.

 

Stamp Set:  Delightful Decorations

Paper:  Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Black, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: Whisper White, Black Journal Marker

Accy:  1 3/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, glue, Dazzling Diamonds, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot Ribbon

Stop back eah day from now through Sept. 14 to enjoy more holiday ideas. 

Click on below the Blog Tour photo in the right hand column to go to the next stop on the tour.

See you tomorrow!

THEIRS vs. MINE

How many times have you seen a cute card, but didn't have the same paper, stamps or color?  Well I needed to make some class samples and wanted to show my ladies how you can substitute what you have.  Below you will find their's vs. mine.  Their's were all received from the card swap I did at the RemARKable Hot Safari Retreat last month in Pennsylvania. 

        

Sarah Cook's version used Cottage             My version used Razzleberry

Wall DSP                                                    Lemonade DSP

Here's another one

    

Amy Combs' sample used Cottage             My version used Tea Party DSP, Basic 

Wall DSP, Pale Plum, Old Olive,                Gray, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink

Rich Razzleberry  and both used For All You Do stamp set.

Just a little change in paper and ink can give you a different look to your cards.  Try it out.  Mix different colors.  I started with the Designer Series Paper and went from there.  Email me your creations, I would love to see them.

RemARKable Holiday Blog Tour Coming SOON

 Book mark this blog as the Starting place for Holiday Fun - Beginning September 10th - you will be able to visit many blogs by RemARKable Stampers for Holiday Card Ideas, Scrapbook Ideas, Gift Ideas and Decorating Ideas.  So get your holiday gift giving season started with some of these great ideas!