Christmas Ornaments

Caleb and I had fun tonight making these cute little ornaments. We don't have our tree up yet, but we are trying to get into the Christmas spirit. These are so easy!

My job was to take strips of paper (Stampin' Up's Dashing Designer Series) 1 x 4 inches and roll them around a pencil. Caleb's job was to pull the rolled paper off the pencil and push it down into the tiny hole of the ornament. I used the 5/8 grosgrain ribbon to tie on top. I just bought a glass bowl from Pampered Chef and I plan to fill it with these ornaments for a centerpiece.

Tile Class

We had such a great time Tuesday night at my house making tiles. I got some great ideas from you all! You are so creative!!!

I'm looking at another date before Christmas for another tile class. If you are interested, please let me know. I'm looking at Dec. 18th.

Thankful Special!

I have so much to be thankful for! I would like to thank you by giving you 30% off on ANYTHING. This special is good Friday, Nov. 23 - 26th ONLY! I have never given a discount this big! Don't miss out. If you do not have a current catalog, click on this link to view the online catalog. http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/stampinup/index.aspx?pagename=shopmain&fsid=0a48737b-dc6c-4ebf-a03b-5c20b255681f&storeid=1038724&circularid=10999
We have some great gifts. Here are some of my favorites:

FOR KIDS:
Tattoo kits ($13.95)- pg. 194 of the catalog
Kids ink pads ($2.95)- pg. 194 of catalog
Stampin Kids Markers ($7.95)- pg 194

FOR FRIENDS OR FAMILY:
Three For You Punch Box ($45.95) - pg 183
Accents & Elements ($10.95) - pg. 178
Simply Scrappin Kit ($19.95) - pgs. 174-177
Personalized Stamps - pg. 162

FOR YOURSELF!!!!:
This is a perfect time to get those big price items like ink pad caddy, stampin tool kit or an expensive Alphabet set.

Please email me with your order at april@heartlandham.com OR call and leave a message at 903-561-2558 OR 903-216-7169.

I look forward to hearing from you! Happy Thanksgiving!

April Roycroft

What could be a better gift?

I cannot think of a better gift than receiving stamping and scrapbooking supplies! Don't forget, I do have gift certificates available for birthdays, Christmas or any time and I am now making them SUPER CUTE!!! Or, you could make your own money holders using our cardstock and designer papers. Only 10 days left to take part in the Paper Party Promotion (see below) AND the Holiday mini will also go away on November 30th.

Christmas Card

Well, I have done it again! I've waited until the last minute to make my Christmas cards again. Have you started? Just thought I would share some cute cards I found.

Time Well Spent

Stampin' Up just sent all current demonstrators a FREE set. I got mine in the mail on Friday. What a treat! This set will be a Level 3 hostess set in the new Spring/Summer Collection. Last night I had fun playing around and made this cute card........

Calendar Class

Last night we had fun making a 12 month 12x12 calendar. It took us quite awhile to make them, but we had so much fun! This is the layout for the month of April.

Paper Bow Tutorial

The original idea was from a presentation at convention by fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Deb Valder. This is a great project for using up all your scrapbooking scraps!

STEP 1: Cut your strips of paper. For this bow, I used 8 strips of 1" x 7", 8 strips of 1" x 6", and 1 strip of 1" x 4".
Step 2: Fold and adhere all of the 1" x 7" and 1" x 6" strips according to photo above. You'll need to overlap them at an angle.

Step 3: Attach 4 loops together to make a layer of the bow. I used staples in my example.

Step 4: Stack the layers together using pop-up glue dots between each layer.
Step 5: Make a loop from the 1" x 4" strip and adhere to the center of the bow with a glue dot.

Enjoy your adventures in bow-making!

Free Designer Series Papers!!!

TERRRRIFIC news!! During the month of November, you can receive a FREE PACK OF DESIGNER SERIES PAPER for each 3 packs you purchase!!! NO limit! Buy 3, get one free! What a GREAT time to stock up for Christmas cards, scrapbooks, paper to cover chipboard projects, etc. !!!
This offer includes ALL our packages of printed papers, even in the Mini Catalog. Here is just a sampling:

Peppermint Treats

Here is a cute treat you can make quickly.

Supplies Used:
Circle of Friendship, Old Olive ink, Real Red and Very Vanilla Cardstock, scallop punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, 1 1/4 circle punch.

Enjoy!

April Roycroft

www.aprilroycroft.stampinup.net

april@heartlandham.com