Christmas High Tea Party

I was some how lucky enough to fall into a group of 10 women who like to get together and have tea every few months. Within this group there are neighbors, sisters, friends, and co-workers. Sometimes one of the group will host or sometimes we will visit a tea house. The most recent gathering was for a Christmas high tea at one of the homes. It was fabulous! Our tea hostess happens to be a fellow Stampin Up demonstrator and she incorporated some Stampin Up products in her theming of a white, silvery Christmas.

Photos of this awesome tea do not do justice to the real life experience, but I tried to capture the beauty and elegance anyway!


Invitation to tea



inside of invitation





we started with crackers with dips and cheeses



and blue libations!



elegant silvery white table centerpieces



place cards







beautiful table setting







salad with mandarin oranges, almonds and viniagrette dressing



followed by beef stew with a snowflake pastry top, served with al dente green beans flavored with lemon essence







desserts on a lovely silver tiered tray



We gathered around the tree to exchange tea
-related items







I brought a little something to give to the ladies along with their Christmas cards







Stockings for each of us!





Tucked inside each stocking inside was a tea bag, teaspoon, and a piece of chocolate





I am blessed to have these women as friends!

Terri

Green Grinchy Grinches

Hi stamping friends!

I saw these on the Stanpin Up demonstrator site and had to make them immediately, especially since I was feeling very grinchy! I shared the bounty with my sorority sisters, friends, and co-workers.  I hope they brought a little holiday cheer to the people who touch my life.

These are too darn cute! Amazing what you can do with a few punches and cardstock! I had several people comment about the time it took to alternate the M&Ms colors in the 1x8" bags. It went surprisingly quickly and the effect is well worth a few moments of paying attention to the pattern.

Stamping is fun!

Terri

Merry Christmas!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day celebrating Christmas with family and friends. I thought I would share the last Christmas cards I made. Enjoy!

Stamping is fun!

Terri

Busy stamper--that's me!

Hi stamping friends!

I've been stamping up a storm to give hand-stamped cards and cookies to friends and family.

cards

I made sets of 5 cards to give to 11 of my sorority sisters (Beta Sigma Phi's rock!). Each set had a birthday, Valentine, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas cards with matching envelopes. I love matching envelopes!! Check the cards out...what do you think?



Valentine



Halloween card and envie

birthday cards



card stack sets



Christmas card



Easter card and envie





















And stamped cookies...using Stampin Up's Sweet Pressed cookie stamp I stamped on shortbread and sugar cookies (used the recipe that came with the set). They are decorated with silver and gold dragees and edible sugar. I gave these cookies as gifts and the recipients were impressed!



sweet pressed cookie stamp set








stamped cookie





decorated cookies



Stamping is fun!

Terri

Love is in the air challenge

Hi stamping friends!

I'm entering 2 cards I made in a contest with a Valentine's Day theme. My entry is 2 Valentine's waterfall cards I made. I gave one to my husband last year for Valentine's Day. He loved it and took it to work to display on his desk.

But there is more to the story....we were at his office holiday party a few weeks ago when I overheard him telling a co-worker that I am a professional stamper and I even give stamping classes. I was thrilled that he sees my stamping business not as a hobby that I dabble in, but as a true craft in which I have some expertise. Anyway he showed his waterfall card to his co-worker the following week.

I just love Stampin Up's elegant lines embossing folder and use it every chance I get! The colors are mainly pink pirouette, cherry cobbler, and early espresso with the I heart hearts stamp set.



The heart punch I used with this set is on the Stampin Up online clearance rack because it has the old lever-style body; the heart punch is available in the Idea Book & Catalog with the new, flat storage body style. There are many other items on the clearance rack, some up to 80% off! This sale runs through January 5th, 2012. Quanties are limited and can only be purchased online. Once they're gone, they're gone--so shop today! Check out my online store and the clearance rack.

Stamping is fun!

Terri

Worldwide book-a-thon, join the fun!

Hello!

I am participating in a worldwide Stampin Up book-a-thon, and I’ve been challenged to book as many workshops as I can by midnight tonight, Tuesday, December 6th.

 

If you live in the Baltimore-Washington area, you might be interested in hosting a Stampin Up party with me in the new year. You can choose the theme--some possibilities are holiday thank you cards, valentines, Easter cards, or a 3D project (my favorite!). Each of your guests would make the project you select and I would make a couple of other items showcasing a variety of stamping and scrapbooking ideas using Stampin Up products. You can pick any day through March 31st to hold your party.

 

There are prizes for the book-a-thon.....so I simply have to get a few workshops on my calendar! Will you help me win a prize? I’ll make you a cute gift for helping me out -- your choice of either 4 cards, a squash book, or a mini scrapbook (you choose the occasion/theme); photos of samples are below.

 

Mini scrapbook

 Squash book

  

Stampin’ Up recently refreshed its hostess program and you’ll love the hostess benefits (free stuff AND 1/2 price items with qualifying shows). Would you love to get FREE stuff, but worried that your place isn't set up for an in-home party? Don't fret, you can host at my place!  

Contact me TODAY to set the date for your party--we both can get cool, free stuff!

 

Stamping is fun!

Terri Sterwart
http://www.stampinhare.stampinup.net/
terhare@hotmail.com

Card buffet and Saturday stamp camp

Hello friends!

There is still time to stamp a few Christmas cards! I’m offering buffet-style stamping this week, on Wednesday and Friday evening. Stop in and make a few cards. The menu below shows what’s on the buffet; see attached photos for samples of each. Cost to stamp these cards is $6 per set of three and includes envelopes.

What: Christmas card buffet

Date: Wednesday, November 30 and Friday December 2^nd

Time: 7-9 pm

Place: 474 Retford Drive

Cost:  $6 (per set of 3)

Bring a friend or two!

Please RSVP to Terri Stewart (terhare@hotmail.com) 410.647.4011

Looking for a cute way to give a gift card? I have the perfect idea—it’s a combination of gift card holder and chocolate nugget box! I’m giving a class on Saturday, December 3^rd, from 3-5pm so you can make these cute gifts. Cost is $5 per holder and includes 10 wrapped Hershey’s nuggets.

What: Christmas gift card holder and nugget box

Date: Saturday December 3^rd  

Time: 3-5 pm

Place: 474 Retford Drive

Cost:  $5 (per holder)

Invite a friend or two!

Please RSVP to Terri Stewart (terhare@hotmail.com) 410.647.4011

Don’t forget the Online Extravaganza sale continues through midnight on Wednesday, November 30^th; the sale includes a variety of items on sale, with between 20% and 60% off sale items. To learn more click here. Place your order online and you can include items from the clearance rack with your order. I love a bargain!

Also, I have 2 new stamp clubs starting in January. I’ll share photos of some projects soon. This is your chance to learn new techniques and use the newest stamp sets and embellishments. Plus, club members receive instructions for all club projects. These girls night out offer lots of creative fun! Contact me now to save your spot!

Stamping is fun!

Buffet Menu

Penguin Party (4 sets available)

Pennant tree (4 sets available)

Penguin shaker frame (5 cards available, $2 each)

Lovely as a tree, embossed (2 sets available)

3D Pennant tree (3 sets available)

 

Gift card holder (4 holders available, $2 each)

Terri Stewart
Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinhare/blog
My Motto is "Stamping is fun!"

Extravaganza Sale!

Hey stamping friends!

Stampin Up has annouced a sale starting at midnight on Monday. November 21 through November 30th. Details about what is on sale will be available on my Stampin Up website at http://stampinhare.stampinup.net/ beginning midnight November 21st.

The other exciting news is there will 2 items on sale just for one day only, Monday November 21st. No details have been shared on what the 2 items are...sorry, but I am anxious to discover what might be, too!!

Details about the Extravaganza below...

I'll post more details on Monday.

Have a great weekend!!

Stamping is fun!
Terri

Give Thanks

Hello friends!

A few cards I made to send to a few special people in my life....I am thankful for the people in my life, they make my life far richer than I could imagine.

These are super cute and too easy to make!

copied from Cindy Jenkins

copied from Andrea Randolph

Want to make your own cards? These were made with Stampin Up products available at http://stampinhare.stampinup.net 

Products used

     For pumpkin card

• pumpkin pie cardstock
• black cardstock
• old olive cardstock
• very vanilla cardstock
• designer series paper (pumpkin pie color and old olive)
• elegant lines embossig folder
• Hand Penned stamp set
• Eary espresso ink
• dimensionals
• linen thread

For Leaves card

• pumpkin pie cardstock
• very vanilla cardstock
• quilted cherry cobbler ribbon
• pumpkin pie ink
• cherry cobbler ink
• Eary espresso ink
• Day of Gratitude stamp set
• thanksgiving greeting (from an old greeting set)

Stamping is fun!

Terri