Tuesday, December 11 Meeting

Our next meeting is Tuesday, Dec 11th at Seabreeze Rec Center at 6:30 PM.
This will be our Christmas party with casseroles, salads etc so do not eat ahead of time. Please RSVP with me so we will have a good count to be sure we have enough food.

Following is a copy of our sign up sheet. If you will be attending and have not signed up, please get in touch with me as what we will need.

Casseroles: Florence, Joyce, Shirley, and Geri
Salads: Janet
Appetizers: Ginny
Desserts: Ginny, Katie and Joan
Soda: Arlene
Paper Products: Ginny

If you wish to participate, we are going to have a grab bag gift of gently used items with a $5.00 value.
We will use the # system. You will each pick a # and #1 get first selection from the array of gifts etc.


We will also make one Christmas card. Items you will need to bring:

1 pc green card stock for card 5 1/2 x 4 1/4"
l pc white card stock 5 1/4 x 4"
1 pc of small Christmas print designer paper approx 6 X 6"
Very small pc of brown paper or card stock
pc of green patterned paper (Christmas print) big enough to cut two ornament punches
pc of complimentary paper (Christmas print) big enough for one ornament punch
small pc of silver sparkle card stock for 3 stars

If you have an ornament punch, oval punch 1 3/4 x 3/4, and small star punch that you don't mind sharing. please bring along. I have one of each that I will bring. All of my punches are "Stampin Up"

Also "Merry Christmas" stamp appox 2 1/2" long and black stamp pad. Again I will bring mine but it will be faster if we have more than one of the punches and stamp.

I also will bring some scraps of Christmas paper that you may use for some of the smaller pieces listed above.

Bring your Christmas spirit and we will all have a great time! My favorite time of the year!

Paradise Stamp Club Bus Trip

Stamping Bus Trip- Nonmembers

Leave the driving to us and come along for a day of fun and stamp shopping. The Rubber Stamping Advanced Workshop of The Villages is sponsoring a bus trip to Sparkle and Sprinkle Store in Ruskin and Violettes Scrapbook Store in Lakeland on January 24, 2013, from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.. The cost of the bus trip will be $20. Lunch will be on your own at nearby McDonalds, Kentucky Fried Chicken, a pizza/sub shop or a cold lunch you bring. The schedule for the day is as follows:

8:00 Leave Laural Manor parking lot from in front of the swimming pool

10:00 Arrive at Sparkle and Sprinkle Store in Ruskin, FL for shopping and lunch

1:00 Leave Ruskin for Lakeland

2:00 Arrive at Violette’s Scrapbook Store on the south side of Lakeland

4:00 Leave Violette’s for home

6:00 Arrive back at Laural Manor

The day promises to be a lot of fun shopping, watching stamping videos on route, enjoying friends, and making new friends. Both stores will be offering a 10% discount on all purchases. Owners of both stores also promise to have interesting demos of new products and techniques. You are welcome to take pictures.

Sparkle and Sprinkle is a unique store that does internet business all over the globe. They make their own embossing powders and glitters. You will also be able to watch them make their own line of rubber stamps. They also carry a wide variety of other stamping supplies. However, their selection of paper is limited. Margaret, the owner of Sparkle and Sprinkle, recommends that you check out their website at www.sparklensprinkle.com before you come. If there are items you will want to buy the day of the trip, email her with the item name, number and your name. If it is a stamp set, indicate whether you want just plain rubber or cling cushioned cut out stamps. That way they will be sure to have them available and put aside for you. When looking at their website, if you click on one of their stamp sets you will see many card ideas using that set.

Violette’s is a large scrapbook/stamping store with a wide variety of specialty papers, ribbons, stamps, and other supplies. It is one of the larger stamping stores in Florida. Enjoy browsing, shopping, and getting ideas.

The bus company is allowing us to have food and drinks on the bus, however, we have to be very careful. Please do not litter. They do not allow glass containers. All liquids need to be in a container that has a screw top. We will be cleaning the bus before we leave. If it is not clean when we leave, there will be an additional cleaning charge. We also ask for the comfort of all on the bus, that you do not wear perfume.

Below is a registration form that needs to be sent to LaVerne Thelen, 1903 Cordero Ct., The Villages, FL 32159. Registration is complete only after she has received your registration form and $20. Payment may be by check made out to LaVerne Thelen or in cash. Please have one registration form for each person registering. If you have any questions, please call or email Barb Nass, trip chairperson, before December 18 at 751-4587 or bnass3133@embarqmail.com. After registering, if for some reason you are unable to make the trip, please let Barb Nass know after Jan. 6. It will be up to the participant to find a replacement. There will be no refunds. We may have a waiting list from which to use for contacts as a replacement.

We look forward to a fun-filled bus trip with all of our stamping friends. You’ll be sure to learn a few new things either from the examples at the stores, demonstrations, videos on the bus, or from other participants.

Sincerely,

Barb Nass, trip chairperson

Bnass3133@embarqmail.com

(352) 751- 4587

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Enclosed is the registration form and cash or a check for $20 for the bus trip on Jan. 24, 2013.

Name ________________________________________ Home phone number ____________________________

Address_______________________________________ Cell phone number ______________________________

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Tuesday, November 27th Meeting

Our next meeting is Tuesday night at 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.


Ginny will be doing shaving cream backgrounds for cards. She will also be doing decorative candles.

Items you will need to bring are:

They need a plain pillar candle, any size and they need to bring ranger alcohol inks (refills bottles). Two to three colors to drip down the candle. Bring a piece of foil to sit the candle on. They dry fast. Yes I did test them and lit mine and it didn't catch fire. Bring a paper bag to put it in. A freshly painted one might adhere to plastic bags.

For the shaving cream project you will need to bring glossy paper. 8 1/2 x 11 cut in half and bring both pieces. Also bring some paper towels. She will have everything else.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH MEETING



You can see the green strip of cardstock (#2) and the pattern paper strip (#3). 

I used a flower as an embellishment on the outisde.

At Tuesday's meeting we will be making, what I call, box cards.  It is all in the folding, they are simple to create and can be used for any occassion.  I have posted photos.  You will need to bring the following items.

1.  81/2 x 11 pattern paper for card
2.  2 strips of card stock  (to match the card, the Christmas card above I used green cardstock) 1 1/4 inch x 4 1/4 inch (it is best to wait until the card is made to cut this in case it needs to be adjusted. 
3.  2 strips of pattern paper 1 1/8 inch x 4 1/8 inch, the paper can either match the card base or contrast with the card base
4.  4 1/4 x 4/14 square of white cardstock for inside of card.
5.  scorer
6.  adhesive
7.  sentiment stamp for inside
8.  ink pad for sentiment stamp
9.  punch, stamp or embellishment for outside of card


I will bring some holiday punches.

MFT Stamp Sale

My Favorite Things is having a fantastic stamp sale - 50% off their retiring stamp sets.  They have approximately 159 items on this list a couple of them are dies.  Below is the link.  Have fun

http://www.mftstamps.com/specials

Tuesday, October 23rd Meeting

Tuesday, October 23rd is our next meeting at Seabreeze Rec Center at 6:30 PM.


Carolyn Taylor will teach us how to print sideways on an address label.

 You will need to bring:

 Black Marker
Scissors
Adhesive
Ticket punch

 Everything else will be provided.

 At our Oct 9th meeting, we discussed the possibility of a day-long bus trip to visit stamping stores and lunch out. Ginny is looking into whether financially this is feasible. If so, we will then form a committee to organize the trip. We know we cannot fill a bus, so an invitation would be extended to other clubs in The Villages. The trip would most likely be during Jan or Feb.

See you Tuesday.

Martha Stewart Coupon

Below is a link for 50% off a regular priced Martha Stewart craft item at Michaels.


http://www.michaels.com/c/100712-EMAIL,default,pg.html

Tuesday, October 9th Meeting

Our next meeting is October 9th at 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.

We will be making the Quilted Christmas Balls.  Below is a list of items needed -- most of you already have this list and have hopefully gotten a head start on the preparation.

 Quilted Christmas Balls

 30 2 ½” squares of two coordinating materials for a total of 60 squares.  You probably won’t use all 60 squares, but I would rather you have too many, than too few.  The fabrics you choose should be a small print.  Any fabric with bling shows off very well.  They don’t have to be Christmas prints. Bring some of your scraps as you will need two small pieces to start your ball.  A box of Satin Pins -- you will use almost the entire box, so do not plan on sharing your pins.  Walmart is the cheapest place to buy them, but they also have them at Joann’s.

 3” Styrofoam Ball.  They come in a package of 6, so you may want to share with 2 or 3 others.

Thimble (if you have one)

Hat Pin
Scissors to cut fabric and ribbon
Ribbon.  ½” or 7/8” wide.  You will need enough to wrap around the finished ball, plus enough to wrap around your palm about 5 times (for your bow) and an additional amount for the loop so you can hang on your tree.  I like the look of ½” ribbon but very difficult to cover all your pins – The 7/8” is much easier.  Even ¾ of an inch would work.

You might like to add an additional bow of very narrow ribbon as well.  Color can be the same or a coordinating shade.

Satin ribbon is much easier to use to make a bow.  Grosgrain is really beautiful but more difficult to make loops because of the weight of the ribbon.  I have used both and am happy with both. 

Site for Quotes and Sayings for Cards

 If you're ever for a loss of words for your handmade cards? This is the place to go. It's a personal collection of favorite quotes and sayings - inspirational, funny, thought provoking, motivational, and literary.


http://www.quotegarden.com

WORLD CARDMAKING DAY

This Saturday, October 6th, is World Cardmaking Day. Come join the fun at Lake Miona Recreation Center from 10:00 am to 3:00pm.

• There will be 100's of greeting cards on display and for sale.
• Contiuous demonsrrions from the top rubber stampers in The Villages.
• Make and takes at several of the display tables.
• Information about stamping clubs and classes in The Villages.

Coupons, coupons, coupons

Below is a link to a Joann's coupon, it is for 20% off your entire order and is valid through Saturday, September 29th.


http://www.joann-mail.com/J20120926RX/coupon.html?r=3000535_6913237&i=3000103013

Michael's Coupon

Below is a link to a 25% off entire order Michael's coupon.  The coupon is valid Thursday, September 27 through Saturday, September 29th.  Enjoy


http://www.michaels.com/c/092612-FF-COM,default,pg.html?cm_mmc=email-_-20120925EOW-_-H1-_-coupons&cm_em=FASAVARESE@GMAIL.COM

Tuesday, September 25th Meeting

This is a fun meeting, bring plenty of paper, we are brining out the stamps and it is going to be a "stamp your hand sore night".

And a special treat Nancy will be brining some of her art work. 

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED I HAVE SCHEDULED A BUS TRIP TO OCALA CONSIGNMENT SHOPS, THE BUS RETURNS AT 5:15 SO YOU CAN STILL MAKE THE STAMP CLUB MEETING.  BELOW IS THE INFO ON IT.

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Ocala Consignment Bus Tour ~ Oct. 23rd

Let us take you to Ocala’s best consignment shops EVER!!!

We pick you up in a 45 passenger coach bus driven by James, who has over 25 years of driving under his belt! His bus is equipped with plenty of storage for all of your great purchases and also has a restroom for your comfort!

We will take you on a fun filled day of shopping to:

*Renee’s Consignment Shop *Lina Beth’s Fine Consignments

*Connie’s Consignment & Thrift *The Dressing Room
*Frontier Centre which includes: The Shoppes, Perfectly Yours & Uptown WomanAll the while providing finger foods and beverages at each stop…We then finish off the day with wine, cheese & crackers!
Cost: $25 pp
Departure/Return time: 9:15 - 5:15
 Location: Spanish Springs StationContact Florence @ fasavarese@gmail.com
or phone:  233-5902

 

We also give away 21 gift certificates/Coupons…Details on bus!

Michael's Coupon

Below is a link to a 50% off Michael's Coupon, it is good for Friday and Saturday

http://weeklyad.michaels.com/stores/1039/coupons

JoAnn Coupon

Below is a link to a 20% off entire purchase at JoAnn's. The coupon is valid through, Saturday,  September 15th. Enjoy.

http://www.joann-mail.com/J20120913RL/coupons_only.html?r=3000400_7161997&i=J20120913RL012&bc1=00D1CCE9771AE7554D479F7B93A4561101000000C2B17334EC5B6C933688C746F4A8B9D9300C0AC4415BF72F93398424BA22234CA9FFAD366BF5C9C25C9CD5A4C2FAC78533D83C733BCD1215192FEBC80A2A97D3

Ginny's card

All you need for Ginny's card is an 8 1/2 by 11 Red card stock.

Tuesday, September 11 Meeting

Our next meeting is Sept 11th at 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.


We will be making six (6) Christmas cards by Florence Savarese, Carol Seitz, Joan Fetterman, Ginny Radtke, Shirley Hallman and Joyce Stewart.

Items you will need to bring:

 Carol's card:
Medium Blue Card Stock (she used SU Marina Mist)
5 1/2 x 8 1/2 for card base & 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 for snowflake die
White card stock - 2 5 1/4 x 4 (one for front of card and one for inside.)
Silver Glimmer Paper - 4 x 4 for large snowflake

Shirley's card:
Stylus or empty ball point pen (for dry embossing)
Mouse pad or other type of crease pad
Red ink, such as Riding Hood Red, Ruby Red, or Cherry Cobbler (just not a bright red)
Sponge for sponging edges
Christmas greeting for inside

 Joyce's card:
8 1/2 x 5 1/2 deep red card stock
3x 3 deep red card stock
White card stock for inside of your card

Florence and Joan cards:
double sided tape, scissors, bone folder, glue etc

 Joan is bringing some really cute Christmas Carol sayings for the inside of your cards. Bring extra paper so you can stamp some for future use.



Ginny is also doing a card but have not heard from her yet. Didn't want to wait any longer to get this out to you. Will send hers along as soon as I receive.



Notes from last meeting:
Joyce brought examples of her Quilted Christmas balls and handed out info on what you need to bring.

October 6 is World Stamp Card Day at Lake Miona Rec Center 9AM to 1 PM. If you want a table to sell your cards and products, contact Carolyn Morris. You set your own price for whatever you want to sell.

 Ginny has worked with JoAnn's for a 10% discount for club members who have paid current year dues.

Joyce is to work up a card documenting you are a member. (They are ready and will be handed out Tuesday night.)

Kids Against Hunger Villages Food Packaging Event

Received this from Ginny. You can be thinking about it and we can discuss at next meeting. Joyce

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The first Kids Against Hunger Villages Food Packaging Event is scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 10AM to 2PM at the American Legion Post 347 on Rolling Acres Road. This event is sponsored by Deliver The Difference/Kids Against Hunger and we could really use the help of your club. The goal is to raise $12,500 and package 50,000 meals. In order to accomplish this we need support from local organizations, businesses, churches and individuals.

Deliver The Difference/Kids Against Hunger is a non-profit 501C3 humanitarian food aid organization that packages a highly nutritious rice based casserole that is provided to children in need. The 50,000 meals packaged at The Villages on October 13th will be distributed to hungry children and families in the tri-county area of Lake, Marion and Sumter counties. The nutrient rich formula was designed by food scientists and consists of rice, soy protein, 6 dehydrated vegetables, and 21 vitamins and minerals with a vegetarian chicken flavoring. Each meal provides the key nutrients a hungry child needs to survive. One cup will feed a starving child for a day. The cost of each meal is 25 cents. Did you know that in Lake County alone there are over 2900 homeless children?

Please consider having your organization be a part of this first Villages Kids Against Hunger Food Packaging Event by hosting a fundraiser, making a donation or volunteering to be on the committee. On October 13th we will need 300 volunteers to give two hours of their time to help package the 50,000 meals. Registration is being done online beginning September 15th, 2012 at http://www.deliverthedifference.org/.

If you have any questions or I can give you and your organization any additional information, please contact me at 352-751-7329 or tsshield@yahoo.com. We would greatly appreciate any help your group could give.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Shield

Michael's Coupons

Below is a link to Michael's coupons..  They have a 20% off yoru entire order and a 50% off any one item that is good through Monday, September 3rd.  There is also a coupon or 40% off any one item that is good through the end of the week.  Have fun shopping


http://weeklyad.michaels.com/stores/1039/coupons

Jo-Ann Coupon

Below is a link to a 20% off your entire order at Jo-Ann's


http://www.joann-mail.com/J2012LPV/coupons_only.html?r=21972_8121&i=J2012LPV011&exp=09/24/2012&bc1=00D1CCE9771AE7554D479F7B93A456110100000045AE7E4BE5F80F7E823B8197017AE2B99A26BC16146868D68B749BB417141699168396B47DB06CFC4A0F1DF17A1F980875234F1B979654DC0BE4D09B0EA472F6

JoAnn's Discount Card

JoAnn's is offering a 10% discount card that is good for use on all purchases.  Below is the information.

Become a Jo-Ann VIP & save 10% on every purchase!

If you are a reseller, member of a professional sewing or crafting organization, or an interior design professional, you can become a Jo-Ann VIP! As a Jo-Ann VIP, you'll save 10% on every total purchase*, including regular- and sale-priced items, at any Jo-Ann store or at Joann.com®.

*Some exclusions apply. See card for details.

Note: To activate your discount card prior to first use, you must present the following documentation to the manager at any Jo-Ann store:

• Resellers: Vendor license, valid tax exemption certificate (if applicable) and a state-issued photo ID
• Sewing/Crafting Organizations: Proof of membership and a state-issued photo ID
• Interior Design Professional: Current member of ASID or IIDA or proof of interior design professional certification, valid tax exemption certificate (if applicable) and state-issued photo ID

Tuesday, August 28 Meeting

Our next meeting is Tuesday, August 28th at 6:30 PM at Seabreeze Rec Center.


Katie Robertson will be doing flowers. The list of items you will need to bring is below: (If you don't have these items, Katie doesn't want you to go and buy just for this meeting. She will have extras with her.)

Heated Flowers

 Organdy ribbon (2" +)
Heat gun
Skewer or chopstick
Push pin with rubber mat
Brad
5 inch strip of alum. foil

Pleated Flowers

 3/4" x 8 l/2" strip of thin paper

Score bd with bone folder
Glue or large glue dot

 

Folded Circle Flowers

Double-sided printed paper

Coordinating paper for background or
Small doily, if desired
Small circle punch-3/4",1", or1 1/4"
Coordinating flat button - 1/2" or 3/4"

 If you want to make extras of any of these, please bring the extra items needed.

 Katie will also be doing a demo on the pillowtop background that is on Gina K. site.

Future meetings:

 Sept 11 -- Shirley Hallman -- gift cards

Sept 25 -- Ginny Radtke
Oct 9 -- Joyce Stewart - Quilted Christmas ball (I will be bringing samples to Aug meeting)
Oct 23 -- Carolyn Taylor

See you Tuesday night.

Joyce Stewart

JoAnn's Coupon

Below is a link for a 40% off coupon for JoAnn's.  Just click on the link and print.

http://www.joann-mail.com/J20120729RL/coupons_only.html?r=21929_1873200&i=J20120729RL022&bc1=00D1CCE9771AE7554D479F7B93A45611010000004E4CB69D280AC1298654A39DE5F16EC8278B95315BC7198FE2EBC38B6805C71AC98DB920084FBE90A5D3EBDD30872FE008AF5DAE91FB3E6B70DFFE6BD2C1995B