Judi Carpenter Stamps

Still feeling stuffed

I don't know about you, but I am still feeling stuffed, even though Thanksgiving was Thursday and it's Sunday.  It was all good, though, so I don't want you to think I'm complaining.  We had two Thanksgiving dinners, one with my hubby's family on turkey day and a second Friday when my kids arrived.  It had been several years since my immediate family's dinner was at our house, so it was extra special to have the kids here.  It was so good to see all of them.  My son left Saturday and my daughter and her hubby were here until Sunday morning.  I sent them home with leftovers, of course! 

Now it's time to start getting serious about Christmas preparations.  You're probably already in the holiday/giving mode, but I'm not quite there yet.  Looks like I'm going to have to pick up my pace a bit if I'm to be ready in time for the big day.  Where HAS the year gone, anyway?

There are some really big deals going on right now, and you truly will want to check them out.  How does 30, 40, 50% off sound?  Or even more?  Well, it can be yours if you act fast.  Ziip over to my Stampin' Up! website (www.judicarpenter.stampinup.net) and check out the "clearance" area first for some amazingly hugely discounted products that will be fun to have among your stampin' stuff.  These have to be ordered through an on-line order to get those amazing prices, though.  I suggest you hurry over to see what's there.  But before you go, I want to tell you about the other specials on the Stampin' Up! plate. 

The second is a huge sale called Holiday Extravaganza, which will end Monday, November 30th.  Yes, t hat's tomorrow.  It's a very short sale.  You MUST order using the special item numbers for the bundles (single items keep their normal numbers) and you MUST either order online or contact me to place your order before the end of the business day Monday.  Check this sale out; you'll be glad you did

The third special is our Holiday Gift-Giving Guide, where you will be able to choose a Décor Element piece (up to $16.95) when you spend $50 on products in the guide.  So if you've been curious about the Décor Elements, this is a great time to try one without having to buy it outright.  Does it get better than FREE?  I don't think so.

I want to share a Christmas card with you.  I just created it today.  I'd been suffering from creating deficiency syndrome (aka company for the holidays) and had a fun time making the card.  I especially love those More Mustard brads in the center of the poinsettia.  They are part of the Earth Elements brads package.  So here's the card:

Stamps: Grateful Greetings (116511  Holiday Mini p. 12), Berry Christmas (116509 Holiday Mini p. 20)

Ink:  Real Red (103133, page 156), More Mustard (103162, page 156), Soft Suede (115657, page 155)

Paper:  Real Red cardstock (102482,page 156), More Mustard cardstock (100946, page 156), Soft Suede cardstock (115318, page 155), Whisper White cardstock (100730, page 155)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439, page 194), Petals-A-Plenty Textured Impressions  Folder, Curly Label Punch (112208, page 186), Horizontal Slot Punch (105089, page 187), Real Red 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (110714, page 183), Frost White Shimmery Paint (116854, Holiday Mini page 27), Sponge Daubers (102892, page 192), Mat Pack (105826, page 191), Champaign Mist Shimmery Paint (116806, Holiday Mini page 27), Paper Snips (103579, page 191), small spray bottle (purchased at major craft store) and rubbing alcohol (purchased almost anywhere)

If you have any questions about how I made this card, please just ask!  Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you'll come back again soon.  Now remember to check out those specials before you leave your computer, ok? 

Judi Carpenter

Tis the season...

Happy November to all!  The first days of November always make me stop and think about how fast the year has gone.  I also start thinking of the holidays, and Thanksgiving is a very special one for me, not only because I get to spend time with my family (which is wonderful) but also because I have so much to be thankful for.  I'm sure you do, too.  With all this floating around in my brain, I turned to my stamp collection for a way to put my gratitude into something concrete.  I hope you will enjoy the card I made. 

It's a subtle card but I really like how it turned out.  Here's how I made it:  I trimmed a half-sheet of Whisper White cardstock down to 5 1/4" x 8," then folded it.  The stamp is from Wandering Words (Holiday Mini page 16, set of 3 stamps for $25.95).  I used Stampin' Write Markers to ink the stamp (More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin Pie, and Really Rust), then huffed on the stamp to make sure it was moistened before I stamped it.  I then used my Paper Crimper to give the bottom of the card front some texture.  Because I wanted the texture to be subtle, I smoothed the crimps out by running my thumb down across them.  I took a piece of Whisper White Organza ribbon and dyed it with More Mustard reinker mixed with water (I put about 4-5 drops in a small plastic container and added water until it looked like enough to handle the piece of ribbon I had cut; sorry but I can't give you precise amounts), put the ribbon on paper towels until the excess had been absorbed, then let it dry.  I cut a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" piece of Chocolate Chip and adhered a 4 1/8" x 5  3/8" piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock to it, then adhered the card to the Pumpkin Pie piece.  When I tied the ribbon around t he card, I put a Mini Glue dot between the ribbon and the card on the inside, so the ribbon will stay in place.  So what do you think?  Leave me a comment, please.  It's the only way I know you've been here!  The recipe for the card follows.  You can go to my Stampin' Up! store to order these products.  Just click on the order spot at the top left side of my blog.  And thanks for visiting.  I enjoyed your visit!

Stamps:  Wandering Words ( 116507, Holiday Mini p. 16, $25.95

Ink:  Chocolate Chip marker (100071, p. 156, $3.25); Close to Cocoa marker (100072, p. 156,  $3.25); More Mustard marker (100076, p. 156, $3.25); Pumpkin Pie marker (105115, p. 156, $3.25); Really Rust marker (100073, p. 156, $3.25); More Mustard reinker (101962, p. 156, $2.95)

Paper:  Whisper White cardstock (100730, p. 155, $7.50 for 40 sheets); Chocolate Chip cardstock (101816, p. 156, $5.50 for 24 sheets), Pumpkin Pie cardstock (105240, p. 156, $5.50 for 24 sheets)

Accessories:  Whisper White Organza Ribbon (114319, p. 183, $5.95 for 15 yards); Paper Snips (103579, p. 191, $9.95), SNAIL adhesive (104332, p. 192, $6.95), Mini  Glue Dots (103683, p. 192, $4.95 for 300 dots)

Judi Carpenter

Is it winter yet?

Well, I am hoping the answer to my question is NO, it's not winter yet, but here in central Illinois it has been feeling a lot like winter.  We've had dark, rainy days for about a week now, and the temperatures are flirting with frost every night.  This is unusual for mid-October, and the weather guy is saying we will soon be seeing some sunshine with temps in the upper 50's and lower 60's.  I say "bring it on!!"  But in the meantime, all the colder weather has made me feel more like Christmas is coming (which it is, of course, but I can usually ignore that for a while yet!).  So I am stamping Christmas stuff and I want to show you what I made. 

The two torn layers are frosty-looking.  My scan didn't pick that up, but it is quite pretty in real life.  I applied Versamark all over each layer, then poured on my Iridescent Ice embossing powder, tapped off the excess and hit it with my Heat Tool.  And I decided to use unconventional colors for the card.  I like how it turned out.  Wish you could see it up close and personal.  And of course, if you live anywhere near Decatur, Illinois, just give me a buzz and you can come and see it!

Stamps:  Patterned Trees (hostess level 1 set from the Holiday Mini; there's still plenty of time for YOU to earn this super set by hostessing your own workshop; just let me know when you would like to do that), Christmas Punch (level 2 hostess set in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog)

Ink:  Versamark (102283, p. 190, $7.50), Rich Razzleberry (115658, p. 155, $5.95),  Crushed Curry (115659, p. 155, $5.95), markers (Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, and Melon Mambo (set of 6 In Colors, 116329, p. 155, $17.95)

Paper:  Whisper White cardstock (100730, p. 155,  $7.50 for 40 sheets), Rich Razzleberry cardstock (115316, p. 155, $5.50 for 24 sheets), Bermuda Bay cardstock (115317, p. 155, $5.50 for 24 sheets).  Also available in an assortment of 8.5 x 11 in plain or textured cardstock or 12 x 12 in plain or textured.  See the Idea Book & Catalog for details on page 155.

Accessories:  Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049, p. 191, $11.95), Wide Oval Punch (112082, p. 186, $15.95), Paper Snips (103579, p. 191, $9.95), Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115613, p. 182, $9.95 for 15 yards), Crushed Curry 1/2" Polka-Dpt Grosgrain Ribbon (115614, p. 182, $9.95 for 15 yards), Iridescent Ice  Embossing Powder (101930, p. 188, $4.75), Powder Pals (102197, p. 188, $19.95 for two trays), Heat Tool (100005, p. 188, $19.95), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430, p. 192, $3.95)

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you'll be back soon.  I get lonesome here all by myself....

Judi Carpenter

 

Diva Sketch Challenge

I don't participate in many challenges.  Not because I don't enjoy seeing what others do, but more due to other things life throws in the way.  But today, I did participate and I want to share my card with you.  The Challenge was the Diva Coffee Break Design Challenge and I was pleased with my card.  I hope you like it, too!

Stamps:  Autumn Splendor (116503 in Holiday Mini, $20.95), Teeny Tiny  Wishes (115370, p. 145, $36.95 for 24 stamps!)

Ink:  Chocolate Chip (100908, p. 156,  $5.95),  Versamark (102283, p. 190, $7.50) Markers: (116329, p. 155, set of 6 In Color markers for $17.95)

Paper:  Soft Suede (115318, p. 155, $5.50 for 24 sheets 8.5x11), Dusty Durango (115321, p. 155, $5.50), More Mustard (100946, p. 156, $5.50), Very Vanilla ( 101650, p. 155,  $7.50 for 40 sheets 8.5x11), Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper (116769, p. 13 in Holiday Mini, $9.95 for 12 sheets double-sided 12x12 paper in 6 patterns)

Accessories:  Gold embossing powder (109129, p. 188, $4.75), Powder Pals (102197, p. 188, $19.95 for two trays, one small and one large enough for full sheet of 8.5x11), Heat Tool (100005, p. 188, $29.95), Paper Snips (103579, p. 191, $9.95), Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon (109071, p. 183, $6.95 for 10 yards), Scallop Edge Punch (112091, p. 186, $15.95),  Stampin' Dimensionals (104430, p. 192, $3.95 for 300)

You may order these products online by clicking on the ordering button at the top left of this blog.  That will take you to my Stampin' Up! website, where you will receive the best possible prices for the product and shipping.  If you have any questions, please do ask!

While you 're visiting my Stampin' Up! website, please check out the Bargain section.  There are some fantastic deals not available anywhere else.  The prices are dramatically reduced, too!  You'll love it.  What a great time to save some money on stuff for yourself or for gifts!

Also check out the other specials, including the Deal of the Week, where you can save some big bucks on great products. 

Thanks so much for visiting me!  I so enjoy your stops and I hope you'll be back soon.

Judi Carpenter

 

Fun with Ornament Punch

The new Ornament Punch is so much fun!  I had planned to first show you the more frequent uses, making pretty Christmas ornaments for cards and tags, but tonight I felt creative (and I figured when the creative urge hits me, I'd better go with it or I'll forget where I was going!) and the card below is what I ended up with.  I love it and I hope you do, too.

Isn't that neat?  I think it looks like a pottery vase, but it's really the Ornament punch.  I had a small scrap of paper (from the Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper package that is featured in the Holiday Mini Catalog, page 13; check that out.  There are some delightful patterns you will love using.) left from another project.  So I stuck it in my Ornament Punch and punched all but the pointy end.  Then I sponged the edges with a Sponge Dauber and Dusty Durango ink.  Easy peasy and very cool.  I stamped the leafy spray from the stamp set,  Embrace Life.  I used a Blender Pen to drag some of the color in toward the centers of the leaves.)   Now take a gander at the top corners of the top layer.  Yup!  I punched those using my Ornament Punch again.  Love that thing!  I added a brad from the Vintage Brad package, and raised my cool vase with Stampin' Dimensionals, and I was done!   I haven't decided if I want to add a sentiment or not.  What do YOU think I should put on there?  Let me know!!

Stamps:  Embrace Life (114958, page 104, $25.95)

Ink:  Soft Suede (115657, page 155, $5.95

 Dusty Durango (115654, page 155,  $5.95

Paper:  Dusty Durango cardstock (115321, page 155, $5.50 for 24 sheets)

Bermuda Bay cardstock (115317, page 155, $5.50 for 24 sheets)

Very Vanilla cardstock (101650, page 155, $7.50 for 40 sheets)

Autumn Meadows Designer Series Paper ( 116769, page 13 of Holiday Mini, $9.95 for 12 sheets of 12x12 double-sided paper)

Accessories: Ornament Punch (116794, page 25 of Holiday Mini, $15.95)

Sponge Daubers (102892, page 192, $10.95 for 12 daubers)

Vintage Brads (109109, page 179, $8.95 for approximately 200 brads, four colors)

Stampin' Dimensionals (104430, page 192, $3.95 for 300 dimensionals)

Blender Pens (102845, page 192, $9.95 for 3 blender pens)

You can order these products on line by clicking on the square at the top of this blog (on the left side).  That will take you to my Stampin' Up! website.  While you're there, be sure to check out the Clearance Sale going on right now.  The only place you can order clearance items is on line.  And by ordering through my website, you get the best possible prices!  So what are  you waiting for?  Go.  But be sure to come back soon!  I'll be lookin' for you!  Thanks for visiting my blog.

Judi Carpenter

Getting in the Christmas mood!

Happy Fall, everyone!  Today is officially the first full day of fall.  But I want to know where Summer went.  It certainly didn't last long this year, though I guess it went fast because I was busy having fun.  I know I promised you some convention inspiration, and I will do that,  just not today.  Today I want to share a card with you.  I made it for a special workshop/class I am holding this evening for a friend.  Her guests will be able to choose from a number of Christmas/holiday cards and then order the materials needed to make them.  I have compile d a sheet for each card, listing materials used, dimensions of all components, and the amount of materials necessary to make the card in quantities of 50, 100, and 150.  It was a lot of work, but it will help people a lot, so it was worth it.  And here is one of the cards:

It is way more exciting in real life, I assure you.  And in case you are wondering where that striped paper at the bottom of the card comes from, I'll share that with you.  It's the stripe included in the Bride Designer Series Paper package.  Yes, really!!  How did I do that, you ask?  It is so simple!  I just pulled out my trusty brayer and my Real Red Classic inkpad and rolled away.  Then I gently rubbed the paper with a tissue to remove any ink still clinging to the shiny stripes, and there you have it.  Doesn't that just thrill you?  Well, it did me.  It means that I can have every Stampin' Up! color in this stripe as well as the swirly pattern that is also included in the package.  And since there are 6 of each, I can really go to town with this cool technique.  Makes you want some yourself, doesn't it?  Well, it can be yours.  All you have to do is click on the button at the top of my blog and place it on an online order and soon you, too, will be brayering and lovin' it.  This paper is featured on page 158 of the current Idea Book & Catalog.  The item number is 115669.  While you're there, check out the other two Specialty Paper packages, Groom and Bridesmaid, too.  You may also email or call me and I'll get these on order for you.  Whatever works best for you.

Here is the recipe for the card:

Stamps:  Holiday Lineup (111648) page 43 $21.95

Berry Christmas (116509) page 8 in Holiday Mini   $22.95

Ink: Basic Black (101179) page 155   $5.95

Real Red  (103133) page 156  $5.95

Markers:

    Green Galore  (100048)  page 156   $3.25

Real Red  (100051)  page 156   $3.25

Bashful Blue  (105111)  page 157  $3.25

Creamy Caramel  (100078)  page 156   $3.25

Pumpkin Pie  (105115)  page 156   $3.25

Paper:  Green Galore cardstock (101768)  $5.50 for 24 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11

Whisper White cardstock (100730  $7.50 for 40 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11

 Bride Specialty Designer Paper  (115669)  $13.95 for 12 sheets of 12 x 12

Holiday Lounge Designer Series Paper  (115676)  page 162   $9.95 for 12 sheets of 12 x 12

Accessories:   Brayer  (102395)  page 192  $11.95

1 3/8" Circle Punch  (104401)  page 186   $15.95

1 1/4" Circle Punch  (104403)  page 186   $15.95

Stamp-a-ma-jig (helps me stamp accurately; I love that thing!)  (101049)  page 191  $11.95

I hope you've enjoyed your little visit with me today.  Come back again soon.  I promise that you'll find some convention goodies here very soon.  As usual, thanks for visiting me.

Judi Carpenter

It's convention time! Whoo hooo!

I am so excited today.  I'm leaving for Salt Lake City very early Wednesday (tomorrow!) morning.  Today I am finishing swaps, then will work on my roommate gifts and pack for the trip.  Yup, I'm a terrible procrastinator, but many of you already know that.  I try to convince myself that I work well under pressure, and sometimes I do.  But mostly, I just take too much time getting started. 

You won't hear from me until after I get back, and then I may inundate you with new ideas.  This will be my 8th (really) convention and I am as excited as I was the first time I attended.  There is always something new and surprising to learn.  It's also really fun to see other demonstrator friends and meet some new ones. 

Since I'm going soon, I'm going to share one of my convention swaps with you.  It's a very simple card, one that would work well at a workshop even if there were beginning stampers.  It uses some new product, both stamps and accessories.  I'm having a lot of fun making these.  I hope you like it!

I'm glad the scan shows the embossing on the Pale Plum layer.  I did that with my Big Shot and the new Perfect Details Texturz Plate.  I think it's perfect for this card, and it would also make a great ice cream cone.  I love the new Animal Stories stamp set, too.  The images are bold and cute and easy to stamp.  I love the Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon in all the new In Colors, too.  It is so easy to put together a card when everything coordinates so well. 

Stamps:  Animal Stories (116716, p. 88, $15.95) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370, p. 145, $36.95 for 24 stamps)

Ink: Rich  Razzleberry (115658, p. 155, $5.95) and Basic Black (101179, p. 155, $5.95)

Paper:  Old Olive cardstock (100702, p. 156, $5.50 for 24 sheets), Pale Plum cardstock (101658, p. 157, $5.50 for 24 sheets), and Whisper White cardstock (100730, p. 155, $7.50 for 40 sheets)

Accessories:  Big Shot (113439, p 194, $99.95 which includes standard cutting plates and multipurpose platform), Perfect Details Texturz Plate (115962, p. 195, $3.95 for two patterns), 1/2" Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115613, p. 182, $9.95 for 15 yards), Scallop Edge Punch (112091, p. 186, $15.95), Ticket Corner Punch (107214, p. 186, $6.95), Signo gel pen (105021, p. 190, $3.95), SNAIL permanent adhesive (104332, p. 192, $6.95 with refills (104331, p. 192, $4.50), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430, p. 192, $3.95 for 300 plus usable borders), Paper Snips (103579, p. 191, $9.95).  You can find all of these in the online catalog by clicking on the top left side of my blog.  And you can place your order online, too.  For the best prices, you'll want to go through my Stampin' Up! website!  But you can also email or call me and I'll be happy to place your order and answer any questions you have about your needs.  I'm always happy to hear from you.

I won't be able to get back to you until after I get home sometime Sunday, August 9th, though, so if you're in a hurry, an online order is the way to go. 

That's it for now.  I'm glad you stopped by to visit with me.  I'm looking forward to seeing you again after I return from convention.  In the meantime, keep stamping and smiling.  Whoo hoo!

Judi

Sweet wedding card featuring final Deal of the Week

Today I saw the cutest card!  I just had to share it with you, but I have to admit that I did change it a little bit when I made my own.  You know how it goes; you start to copy someone else's creation, and you can't help yourself.  You try a little change here and there.  My final card is definitely inspired by Mary Davidson (thanks, Mary!) but it's also very much mine.  I love the Heart to Heart punch (#113694 shown on page 186 of the NEW Idea Book & Catalog), and at its regular price of $15.95, it's a good deal (the Stampin' Up! punches are amazing.  If you've never had one, now is the time!) but at just $10.99, it's an excellent deal.  But to get that deal, you have to act fast. It will be gone after July 31st.    So here's my card (thought I'd never get around to showing it to you, didn't you?  Sorry, but I just had to share the Deal of the Week information with you, too. 

My scan is not good, folks, and I apologize for that.  This card is so neat in real life, and I love how it combines cute with elegant.  I used the Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing folder (#115964 on page 195) in my Big Shot to emboss flowers along the left side and top.  Unfortunately, those barely show, but it is so pretty.  The little "Mr. & Mrs." is part of the stamp set All Holidays (#114916 on page 43);  it's a great set to use all year long; there are 12 stamps of several size and style text in the set; take a look at it!  I also used the little love birds from Love You Much (#113756) on page 44.  I wanted you to see that the punch and stamps are great for more than just Valentines.  I also used a little Whisper White Organza Ribbon (#114319, page 183), Whisper White cardstock (#100730, page 155),  Regal Rose cardstock (#105130, page 157) and Basic Black cardstock (#102851, page 155).  The Basic Gray cardstock (#108692) background is not part of the card; I put it there to give some contrast; it's a great staple for your cardstock collection, though. I used my Basic Black inkpad (#101179, page 155) to stamp the Mr. & Mrs. at the bottom, and I used my Basic Black marker (#100082, page 155) and my Regal Rose marker (#105108, page 157) to ink the love birds and little heart above them.  I used some Stampin' Dimensionals (#104430, page 192) to lift the love bird piece up a little.  I like to do that to give a little oopmph to my cards.  Hope you like it!

Now I want to give you a view of the punch, both in positive and negative impressions:

I punched it out of the new In Color, Melon Mambo.  Isn't that one gorgeous color?  Luscious is another good description for it.  It is part of the new In Color family that you can view on page 6 of the new Idea Book & Catalog.  Just click on the button up at the top left of my blog, then click on Shop Now, which will take you to my Stampin' Up! website, where you can spend as much time as you like.  Just try not to drool on your keyboard, though; it's not good for it! You'll love these colors, I promise you.

Thanks for stopping by again.  I hope you'll come back soon.  I'm going to be super busy in the next week, getting ready to go to Salt Lake City for the annual Stampin' Up! convention.  Several thousand demonstrators swoop down on the city and have a fantastic time, meeting with old and new friends, learning about new product and playing with some stamps that we get FREE!  And when I come back, I will be sharing lots of new ideas with you, so do come to see me here.  Or give me a call and you can come over and play with my new toys!  I'd like that!

Judi Carpenter

Hodgepodge Hardware Deal of the Week

Wow!  We've always loved Hodgepodge Hardware, right?  Well, now we can love it for a way lower price and I have a couple of great ideas to share with you.  New ways to use hardware, you say?  You betcha!  The first one is shown below:

Red Hodgepodge, how cool is that?  And it is so easy to change.  The Hodgepodge Hardware that is currently being offered as the deal of the week is Very Vanilla, NOT red.  How did I do that?  I have a set of Sharpie permanent markers (red, yellow, purple, etc) and decided to see if I could color my hardware.  IT WORKED!  I am so excite.  Now I can color coordinate my hardware to my projects.  Now, the piece above is missing one side (I cut off the tab on the bottom edge; I'll show you why in a moment).  Yours will come with both ends.  But you can easily trim them with your Craft & Rubber Scissors. 

The Hodgepodge Hardware is regularly priced at $19.95.  But this week only (through Sunday, July 26th), it can be yours for just $18.99.  That is 36% off the original price.  Why not stock up on this wonderful accessory now?   Just email me and I'll get yours on order.  Or you can place your order online by clicking on the Order Now button at the top left of my blog.  That will take you to my Stampin' Up! website, where you will see a Shop Now button at the top right.  By clicking on that, you will get the best possible prices.  And now, let's take a look at the reason I cut off the end of the hardware:

I stamped my initial on Very Vanilla cardstock (the stamp is part of  Lovely Letters,  #115030,  shown on page 152 of the new Idea Book & Catalog; check it  out on my website!), punched it out with the Designer Label punch (#107590) shown on page 186, then punched the same shape from Medium Window Sheets (#114323) on page 158.  I adhered these two layers to the hardware with Crystal Effects (#101055 on page 192), a great multi-purpose product I use for adhesive, glaze, and a number of other things.  It's a must-have for crafters. 

I hope I've piqued your interest in Hodgepodge Hardware.  It really is fun to play with.  Each neat metal box comes with about 200 pieces of hardware in several styles.  Good stuff!

I appreciate your visiting my blog and hope that you've found this interesting.  I'll be posting the last Deal of the Week as soon as I learn what it is, so you'll want to come back Monday morning after 10 a.m.  See you then?

Judi

My new banner

Did you notice my new banner?  I hope you did.  I am so excited about it.  How about leaving me a comment about the new banner (or about anything else you want to comment on). It was created by Michelle Laycock, who does wonderful work.  Thank you sooo much, Michelle!

If you haven't already done so, please check out the Deal of the Week.  You can read more about that in the post just before this one.  Or click on the button on the left side of this blog.  You may have to scroll down a bit to find it.  Hurry as this is only good until 9:50 a.m. Monday, July 20th, when there will be a brand new Deal of the Week.  You'll want to check that one out, too!

As always, thanks for stopping by.  I'm prepping for tomorrow's workshop at Gloria's.  I'll be posting the projects we do sometime tomorrow.  Come back again, ok?

Judi Carpenter