NEW Cuttlebug Christmas Embossing Folders and More Class Sneak Peaks

Here are the fantabulous new Christmas Folders from Cuttlebug. These emboss magnificently. They really are among the must have items for your Christmas crafting. We a have a lot of them in stock and more are coming. If you are unable to get into the store at 3314 Sheridan Dr. Amherst, NY, no problem. Just give us a call at 716-834-3540 and we'll get them into the mail for you.

The top three are standard folder size, just right for an A2 card (4 1/4" x 5 1/2").

Top Left: Winter Trees 37-1930
Top Center: Season's Greetings 37-1931
Top Right: Candy Cane Stripe 37-1929

The bottom three are larger folders. These two folders and the package of borders are sized to fit an A7 card which is 5" x 7". (They still fit in your Cuttlebug; they are just longer.)

Bottom Left: Christmas Countdown 37-1926
Bottom Center: Holly Ribbons 37-1927
Bottom Right: Winter Borders 37-1928

Donna excells at altered scrapbooking projects and this is her gorgeous Vintage Shadowbox. The photo just can't show how beautiful it really is. There are buttons and bows, lace and ribbons, paper and glitter, plus beautiful flowers here. How can you go wrong?

These are some of the Holiday Ornaments from Laura's class. They range from the elegant to cute and are perfect for your tree, or to give as a gift. Isn't it astonishing what you can do with paper?

This is the front cover of the Christmas Grunge Book with Sharon. I wish you could feel all of the textures on the amazing book. Oh wait, you can. Even better, you too can make one of these books for your Christmas memories. This is loaded with items from Tim Holtz's Ideology line.

This adorable little reindeer is just waiting to be filled with your holiday treats. Rudolph will be joined by other really "sweet" ideas for presenting your treats this holiday season. Laura has an awesome arsenal of ideas and you won't believe what you can do with bits of paper and adhesive.

Class Sneak Peaks

Here are a couple of sneek peeks of our upcoming classes for November and December. This is one of Jessica's classes, a Christmas Accordion Book that will be a great place to store your memories from this Christmas. Use it for cards, gift cards, or even photos. Also, it's a perfect hostess gift for those Christmas get-togethers that pop up. How cute are these little cards? These stamps are from Memory Box's Poppy line and Debbie will be doing these cuties with colored pencils and gamasol. Great opportunity to learn a new technique!
If you haven't done a Just Rite class you don't know what you are missing! Join Sharon in creating these gorgeous cards and learn how to incorporate Just Rite Stamps in your projects.
More fun! Have you ever done a flip card? Marty will walk you through these fun to make and fun to give flip cards.

BSS - Monday Challenge - Alcohol Inks

Hi, It's Monday and time for another BSS Monday Challenge. Today's challenge is to use Alcohol Inks to create lovely papers. There is a link on my blog at http://www.suestamping.com/ to a great tutorial on how to create these papers, using alcohol inks, metallic inks, and glossy card stock. I created three different sheets of paper using this technique. I then cut out the ornaments using a Sizzix die. (you could use circles) I ran each circle through a different embossing folder for texture. This is a great technique, and Marty at BSS is the resident Alcohol ink expert and loves this technique (also called polished stone). Hope you have time to try this. If you can link a card in the comment section below, we would love to see it. If you can leave a comment, we would love to hear from you. Happy Stamping.

Sue Drees

A Workout for the UPS Man!

Well today was a busy day for the UPS Guy. We received 21 boxes of stuff! Granted 15 of the boxes were Big Shots but they still had to be unloaded and carted into the store. One of the boxes was filled with new Sizzix dies. I am looking forward to using the new flourishes!

Here are some new sets from the Craft Lounge. One of the artists from the Craft Lounge is Marianne Walker who is the certified Copic Marker Instructor for Copic International.

A new shipment of WhipperSnapper Stamps! These are so much fun to color with copics or colored pencils.

Did I say we have Big Shots on sale for $59.99!!!! When they are gone they are gone. Good time to think Christmas or hint to the right person they are on sale at Buffalo Stamps for an unbelievable price.

Just want to say thank you to Marty, Linda, Laura, Mona, Donna and Debbie for a great birthday and a luscious cake! It tasted as good as it looks!

BSS-Monday Challenge - CUT IT UP

Hello. Happy Monday. Another challenge for you today. I call this one CUT IT UP. Stamp and color an image of your choice. I chose this beautiful winter scene by Rubber Cottage. Then cut it into equal parts. I chose to cut this one into four equal parts. I could also have done it the long way and cut it in three equal parts for a different look. I then mounted each piece onto black card stock and then popped them up on the berry design paper cut to fit my card. For all the details go to www.suestamping.com. This is a pretty simple technique and gives you a unique look to your project. Hope you have time to try this. If you do and can link your card to the comment section, we would love to see it. If you just want to leave a comment, please do. Have a great week, happy stamping.

Sue Drees

BSS-Monday Challenge-PAPER PIECING

Hello. Today's challenge is to make a card using the Paper Piecing Technique. It's fun and eye appealing. You simply stamp your image on white cardstock. Then, stamp again on designer papers and cut out and attach to the white cardstock image. On the Tilda stamp, I paper pieced

everything except her face and ski poles. For papers, stamps, and embellishments I used, go to www.suestamping.com for details. While you're there, look at my November 1st post for a chance to win a cute House Mouse Stamp and some ribbon. All you have to do is leave a comment. Hope you have a chance to try the paper piecing technique. If you can post a card you make in the comment section please do we would love to see what you're creating. If you can leave a comment that would be great too, love to know your checking in on Mondays. If there is something you would like to see here, just let me know at rsdrees@verizon.net. Have a great week. Happy stamping......

Sue Drees

BSS Monday Challenge-Make a Clear Card

Good Monday to you. Today's challenge is to make a clear card. It is so very difficult to get a good picture of a clear acrylic card, but I'm hoping you can see the card in the pictures. They are fun to make and to give and have special eye appeal. I have left complete instruction for how I put this card together at www.suestamping.com. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. If you make a clear card and are able to link it to the comments section in this post, please do, we would love to see it. As always, the card will be on display at BSS. Thanks for coming in today for a peek. Have a great week. Happy Stamping

Sue Drees