Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Homemade Envelope Glue

At our class last night, we made our own envelopes. So, of course you need a way to seal it shut. I Googled some envelope glue recipes and I'll share them with you, but I haven't tried any. Here's the first result from Friendship by Mail. They have several recipes:

ENVELOPE GLUE RECIPE #1 - Licky Sticky Glue from Karen Craig:

Ingredients:

1 tsp Elmer's Glue

1/2 tsp. vinegar

2 drops mint flavoring

WOW.,. is that simple or what? Thank You Karen!

ENVELOPE GLUE RECIPE #2:

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons white vinegar

(4) 0.1 oz. packets unflavored gelatin

1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or any flavor that you like)

Directions:

Bring vinegar to a boil in a small pan.

Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.

Add extract and stir until mixed.

Brush on thin layer onto back of an envelope flap...Let dry.

Moisten to apply.

Store excess glue in a sealed container and melt again for future use by putting in a pan of warm water.

ENVELOPE GLUE RECIPE #3:

Bring the vinegar to a boil (18 tablespoons).

Add gelatin (1 small package).

Stir until completely dissolved.

Pour into a small container with a tight seal.

Allow to cool.

When mixture is cool, brush onto handmade envelopes.

Allow to dry.

Wet when ready to seal the envelope. Store the remaining mixture for later!

ENVELOPE GLUE RECIPE #4:

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons white vinegar 4 1 oz. packets unflavored gelatin 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or any flavor that you like)

Directions:

Bring vinegar to a boil in a small pan.

Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.

Add extract and stir until mixed.

Brush on thin layer onto back of an envelope flap.

Let dry.

Moisten to apply.

Store excess glue in a sealed container and melt again for future use by putting in a pan of warm water.

They also just suggest putting two sided tape on the envelope then you can remove the backing before sticking it down.

From About.com

Materials Needed:

  • 1 Envelope Plain, Unflavored Gelatin
  • 4 Tablespoons Water
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Light Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon or Peppermint Extract
  • Old Paint Brush or Foam Brush

Instructions:
Pour the envelope of gelatin into a small cup with 1 tablespoon of cool water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. In a small pot, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of water. Pour in the gelatin water mixture and stir. Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water and then remove it from the heat.

Add the corn syrup to your hot mixture and stir until it is dissolved; then add the lemon or peppermint extract and stir well. Set your glue aside and allow it to cool.

Once your mixture is cool enough to touch, use an old paint brush or a foam brush to apply a thin layer of the glue to your envelope. Let it sit undisturbed until dry. If they start to curl, simply flatten them once the glue is dry by leaving them under a phone book or other heavy object for awhile.

To use your envelope, moisten the back by licking it or dabbing it with a damp cloth, and stick it to paper. The glue can be stored in the refrigerator and should be heated to thin it out when you are ready to use it again.

Let me know how it turns out!


Monday, June 22, 2009

Card Class Tomorrow



Hey guys! I'm looking forward to the class tomorrow! Here's a little sneak peek of what we'll be doing! If you decided to come to my class, you will make this cute box along with 6 cards and matching envelopes from the new In Colors before you can buy them! The class fee is $12, but if you bring a new friend (someone I haven't met), your fee drops to $10! If you'd like to pay with a credit card, you need to purchase using the PayPal button on my previous post about the class. If not, I can take cash and check at the class! Please let me know if you're thinking about coming because I do have limited space. Thanks!

Friday, June 19, 2009

Father's Day Mini Burger Basket

At our club meeting, we made these cute little hamburgers and fries. I copied the fries, fry holder, and basket from Bakerella. You can download them from her site, and drool over her yummy looking hamburgers. I decided to use an easier recipe which I found at Very Best Baking after I had seen them here. I used a wax paper which was waxy on one side and paper on the other to stamp on. I don't know if you can use StazOn on regular wax paper or not, but since mine was paper on one side, my Real Red ink didn't smudge after a few minutes of drying. Hope you try these out!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

New Wish List

Hi Guys! I've typed up a wish list complete with page numbers in the new catalog! You can go over to Scribd and sign up (it's free) to download and save to your computer. When you get the new catalog next month, you can wish to your heart's content...I have been! Then you can decided what you want to purchase, if you want to have a workshop to earn some of them free, or give it to your loved ones so that they know what to get you! Check out my right sidebar for the list, or click below.
2009 2010 Catalog Wish List

Stampin' Up YouTube Channel

Take a look at the YouTube channel by Stampin' Up! You can see videos of lots of neat projects! Click here to see!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Last Chance List

I just wanted to remind everyone that you can browse the Last Chance List on Stampinup.com from the front page. It's much easier than looking at the list I showed you last night.

You can browse here.

Country Living Summer Fun


This kit is available for purchase today! You can create cute invitation, food wrappers, and coasters! It will be available until August 31st. You can see the flyer here. The kit is $24.95.

Friday, June 5, 2009

June Card Class

Update! This class has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 23rd.

Hi everyone! Want to see the new In Colors before the catalog comes out!? Come to my June Card class where we'll be making six cards with the new In Colors with coordinating envelopes. We'll also make a cute little box to keep them in. This would be great as a gift or to keep for yourself. The cost of the class is $12, but if you bring a new friend (one that hasn't been to one of my events), your fee drops to $10! (You're friend's fee will still be $12). I'll be posting a sneak-peek picture soon. The class is on June 17th at 6:00 at my house. Please RSVP to me since space is limited!





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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Summer Fun Hostess Bonus

Hostesses who hold a workshop in June will get a bonus! If your workshop is at least $250 up to $400, you will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars! If your workshop is $400 or more, you will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars!!!

Last Chance Accessory List

This is the current status of the Last Chance Accessories. Let me know if you'd like to order any of these or you can use the online ordering 24/7!

Item # Product Description Price Discount Sale Price Availability
112735 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
112970 LO MEJOR DE TODO 19.95 0.5 9.98 Available
105143 DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
113888 RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
109044 PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
111364 RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8" 8.95 0.5 4.48 Available
106961 STAZON REFILL WHITE 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
114341 COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114316 RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS 13.95 0.5 6.98 Available
111414 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
114351 DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
114338 COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114019 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114317 RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP 12.95 0.5 6.48 Available
102875 HEMP TWINE RED 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
101259 HEMP TWINE BLACK 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
113979 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS 7.95 0.5 3.98 Available
114350 DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
111363 RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4" 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available
111365 RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available
111847 RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1" 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
111371 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111372 RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
113884 RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
114318 RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
111374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111370 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111415 RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
113887 RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
111416 RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
111338 NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available
111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
107272 PUNCH KEY TAG 15.95 0.25 11.96 Available
113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111375 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8" 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available
112092 BUTTON BOUQUET 7.95 0.25 5.96 Out of stock
112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
111336 NOTES SCALLOP II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT 2.95 Available
111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO 2.95 Available
111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE 2.95 Available
111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED 2.95 Available
111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS 2.95 Available
112161 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS 9.95 Available
112042 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN 9.95 Available
112156 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE 9.95 Available
112150 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 Available
112153 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO 9.95 Available
111844 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE 2.95 Available
111836 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED 5.95 Available
111838 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE 5.95 Available
113966 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE 9.95 Available
109123 STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN 3.25 Available
113981 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS 9.95 Available
112157 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE 9.95 Out of Stock
113975 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART 9.95 Available
114037 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER 11.95 Available
113978 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS 9.95 Available
112041 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE 9.95 Available
112468 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS 9.95 Available
111834 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO 5.95 Available
114039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY 11.95 Available
108590 CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12 8.95 Available
111337 NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II 9.95 Available
112471 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET 9.95 Out of Stock
112464 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER 9.95 Available
112006 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II 14.95 Available
111837 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT 5.95 Available
112461 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE 9.95 Out of stoc
113993 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE 11.95 Available
112155 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED 9.95 Available
111353 CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
111348 CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
112172 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY 19.95 Out of stock
100900 GIFT SACKS WHITE 2.95 Available
114605 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS 42.95 Out of stock
102264 COLUZZLE STARTER KIT 19.95 Available
111346 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12 8.95 Available
111835 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS 5.95 Available
111350 CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
105668 TATTOO KIT I 13.95 Out of stock
111349 CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
109231 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS 54.95 Available
111351 CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11 5.5 Available
112165 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL 19.95 Out of stock
113950 DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE 8.95 Available
111345 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 11.95 Available
105669 TATTOO KIT II 13.95 Out of stock
111833 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE 5.95 Available
113936 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES 19.95 Out of stock
111347 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11 7.95 Available
107288 ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE 5.5 Available
104310 CRAFTERS TOOL KIT 39.95 Available
111352 CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11 5.5 Available
113943 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET 19.95 Available
113925 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS 19.95 Available
112179 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES 19.95 Available
113911 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN 19.95 Out of stock
112054 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER 19.95 Out of stock
111253 Blooms & Bulbs 6.5 Available
109684 Doodle 8.5 Available
111257 Happy, Happy Birthday 8.5 Available
109692 Love 6.5 Available
109568 My ABCs 6.5 Available
109682 Perfectly Pretty 6.5 Available
109687 See You Around 8.5 Available
109683 So Swirly 8.5 Available
111260 Something Fishy 8.5 Available
111262 Stems & Silhouettes 8.5 Available
105516 Watercolor Joy 6.5 Available
114528 Embosslit Flower 11.95 Available
116209 Note of Thanks 9.95 Available
116210 Birthdays Count 9.95 Available
112966 Curly Label Bundle* 33.95 Available
115535 Hand Drawn Bundle
Available


* The punch which is part of the Curly Label Punch bundle will carry over into the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog

Country Living Summer Cookout



There are so many exciting things happening right now! Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living to bring us this really cute kit! It will be featured in the Country Living magazine in July. From June 15 to August 31st or while supplies last, you can purchase this kit which includes:
* 8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colors)
* Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish kabob invitations
* 12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors)
* 16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors)
* 24 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors)
* 4 printed recipe cards
* 5 yards linen thread
* Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot
* Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot
* Dig In stamp set (item number 116700)


In addition, Country Living will offer it's magazine to you for $10 for a one-year subscription!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Last Chance Items

It's hard to believe that it's been a month since I've posted! Guess I've been a little busy, but now that it's summer, I'm going to be doing a lot more posting (as soon as I get my house cleaned!). I thought I'd let you know about the items that won't be returning in the next catalog. The new catalog will be released on July 1st. If you'd like to see the last chance list, here it is!