Cookie, Cookie, Who's Got the Cookie?

I have a sweet tooth. My husband tells me I would feel better if I stopped eating sugar, but I think, "I feel great WHEN I eat sugar!" so giving up sugar just doesn't appeal to me. Nope. Nada. Not one iota.

But give me a way to combine stamping and sugar, and you have my attention. Thanks, Stampin' Up!, for giving me one more reason to love you: The new "Sweet Pressed" Cookie stamps are really fun, and require no ink, just sugar!



The cookie press comes with a solid wood handle and 3 interchangeable silicone "stamps" (jack-o-lantern face, snowflake and heart)


I'd love to show it to you in action...imagine hosting a "Cookie Exchange" and invited your friends to bring some of their favorite holiday cookies to share (along with their recipe) and we stamped a book for them to keep the recipes in like this:

Everyone goes home with cookies, recipes and learns how to use the Sweet Pressed Stamps!

To schedule a Cookie Exchange, call me: 801-376-8685 or to order the Sweet Pressed Stamps, visit my Stampin' Store

To Solve the "Bumpy" Mail Quandary

What is a beautiful card without a little embellishment? The problem: It costs more to mail a card with a bow or brad! I've been willing to pay the few extra cents to have my cards hand-cancelled at the post office, but if you are looking for an alternate way to add ribbon to a card without the extra postage, let me suggest a flat bow (or "mailing bow" as some call them). Here's a quick tutorial for you today, using Stampin' Up!s satin ribbon and some SNAIL adhesive:

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To create more fun projects for Halloween (and Thanksgiving and Christmas!), plan to come to the Holiday Stamp Camps: In Spanish Fork on Saturday, October 15 and in Hurricane on Saturday, October 22. RSVP today to reserve your spot: loni@sfcn.org or 801-376-8685!

BIG DEAL! Free Big Shot!

What more do I need to say? Call me to today and I'll help you get started!801-376-8685

Do It for Yourself

I laughed when they showed this "commercial" at convention...made funnier because IT'S SO TRUE! Convention is a gift I give myself every year and if you are ready to do something for yourself, I'd love to have you join my family of demonstrators!

Ask me how to earn your starter kit FREE :) !!

Bring on the BOO!

I am so excited to share some BOO-tiful creations for the Holidays with you at one of our upcoming Holiday Stamp Camps...here is just a peek at one of the 6 projects you'll be creating:

There are six projects: 2 for Halloween, 2 for Thanksgiving and 2 for Christmas!
Tuition for the Stamp Camp is $35 and includes a SNAIL adhesive and all six projects!! But space is limited, so you'll need to RSVP for one of the events below ASAP:

Spanish Fork Holiday Stamp Camp
Saturday, October 15
1 p.m.
Down Spendlove Lane

Hurricane Holiday Stamp Camp
Saturday, October 22
2 p.m.
Hurricane Middle School Library

RSVP to loni@sfcn.org or 801-376-8685 as soon as you call your best friend to see if she wants to come with you!

A New Best Friend (in your Craft Room)!

9/25 Update...Apparently I had the wrong link which prevented you from visiting my blog...I hope this fixes it! Sorry :)

Hello friends! Apologies for being quiet for so long...my husband and I went on a much needed vacation, thanks to Stampin' Up! and I promise I will share some photos soon from Prince Edward Island :)

Meanwhile, we are still without internet at my house :( so it makes it challenging to update often here. I try to update my Facebook Fan Page (Creative Juice by Loni Spendlove) more often as it is a little easier. In fact, I shared this video there this morning...thanks to fellow demonstrator Robin Feicht, you can discover your new best friend (and what is better than a best friend WITH CHOCOLATE?)

Need one? This fabulous tool is available in the Holiday Mini Catalog and you can order one on my website or schedule a workshop and you could get it FREE with your hostess dollars! My fall calendar is filling fast, so call 801-376-8685

Stamp-a-Short-Stack Card Class: "Easy Events"

How cute is that snail? And so appropriate, too! It seems like I'm always slow in sending out my birthday cards, but I do get it done :) I love this new stamp set for every occasion called "Easy Events"

Come create some of your own adorable cards using the "Easy Events" stamp set at my Stamp-a-Stack class on Saturday, September 17th at 1 p.m. in Spanish Fork. For $10, you can create 6 sweet greeting cards (2 each of 3 different designs) including envelopes. I'll have all the supplies prepared for you, simply bring your scissors and SNAIL* adhesive!

Want more than 6 cards? Order a second (or third!) set when you register! Call today to reserve your spot: 801-376-8685

Pretty, Pretty Paper...more fun projects!

I have to thank Kira and Patty for this adorable project from our Late Night Stamper Pre-Convention Stamp Camp...it showcases the "Beyond the Garden" Designer Series Paper, but could be made with ANY of Stampin' Up!'s fabulous DSP (did I mention that DSP is Buy 3, Get 1 Free through August 31st?)

Apologies if the pictures are dark, since we are still "sans technology" at our house, I couldn't edit them on my Mac first!

Here is the "purse" for the cards...the handle was punched with the new Lace Ribbon Border punch:

It is filled with 4 simple and beautiful cards:

It's amazing how a little paper can cheer you right up, and this DSP is all sunshine and butterflies to me!

Would you like to come to the Late Night Stamper Pre-Convention Events in 2012? Click here for details and to register :)

DSP is for PAPER

As promised, here are some fun projects for you to use with Stampin' Up!s fabulous Designer Series Paper (DSP) and one more way to take advantage of the the BUY 3 GET ONE FREE August Special! Here is the first project:

and here is another fun DSP project that my 2010/11 Hostesses made at the Hostess Appreciation Party in July:

Stampin' Up! Supplies needed: DSP, Taffeta Ribbon, Fleurettes II, Antique Brads, Ink Refill, Sticky Strip, Stampin' Dimensional.
Optional SU! Supplies: Jewelry Tag punch, stamps, ink.
Other Supplies: Small acrylic photo frame, post-it notes.

This super-easy project begins with DYING the fleurette (handmade, crocheted flower).

1. Place approx. 3-4 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Add a few drops of re-inker color and mix into the water. 
2. Drop your flower/fleurette into the water and submerge for 30-45 seconds. Hint: The longer you leave it in, the darker the resulting color.
3. Remove fleurette and place on a stack of paper towels. Blot, allow to dry.

It's really that easy!

Instructions for the rest of the project:

1. Cut a piece of DSP the same size as your frame and slide it into the frame. 
2. Place a line of sticky strip across the top (really the bottom) of the frame where your ribbon will be "pinched" or folded across. Note: The frame will be laid down horizontally instead of standing vertically like a frame.
3. Add an antique brad to your dried fleurette and attach with a Stampin' Dimensional.
4. Finish it off by adding a pad of post it notes.