Trick or Treat! ... and A Hostess Code for my Party

Happy Halloween, everyone.  I don't do coffins or tombstones, but I love little Halloween critters.  I dug out a retired set that I kept ... because they are so adorable ... and made up some little treats.  I've had so much fun sharing these in random acts of kindness.  I gave out my last 2 today.  Enjoy the treats and scroll down to read my party info, while I get back to work on Christmas projects for my Open House this Sunday.  Yikes!  I have a lot to do yet.

If you live in the area, please RSVP that you're coming to the Open House/Christmas Party.  You'll have a ton of fun!!!

If you cannot attend the party, but would like to place an order to qualify for my special 'perks' you can do so online.  Use this Hostess Code and you will be included in our order.  Your own order will be sent separate - directly to you!
HOSTESS CODE ---   9QEY2V9Q  

Some of what you can expect:
- Fall ideas and inspirations --- cards, decor and 3-D projects...  just a taste.
- Christmas ideas and inspirations --- cards, decor, 3-D projects, and gift ideas...
- Refreshments, of course...
- Make and Take projects...
- A special gift for those placing orders of $25. or more...
- A special coupon for those placing orders of $25. or more...
     The coupon will be for a discount toward my 2017 Christmas Retreat Class!!!
- My Christmas Boutique, where you can shop for gifts and stocking stuffers...
     Bill will be my cashier and I will help with the party.
- Prizes and/or coupons may be earned for participation in various activities...

Remaining classes / events for 2017:

November Classes / Events:
November 5 -- Open House Christmas Party / 2:00-5:00
November 13 -- Scraps and Prayers
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Home Decor Project for Christmas
November 18 -- Christmas Retreat
     10:00-3:00 / $45.00 / 18 Cards: 6 Designs - 3 Cards Each
     Fee includes materials, light lunch, and a ton of fun. 

December 11 Scraps and Prayers Class:
     5:30-7:30 / $15.00 / Christmas Cards and Tags

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- Let's create something beautiful today.

It's starting to get a little spooky around here!

I love getting ready for the holidays.  I love Fall and Christmas decorating best of all.  This year, I have been bitten by the Halloween bug.  I don't know why or how it started, but I think that maybe it started with making my Spooky Banner.  Since then, I've used the Halloween Accessories Kit to make a Spooky Wreath!  Actually, I've made two versions... so far.  Want to see?

This is the first wreath I made.  It's now hanging in my studio.  It was so much fun to make it!

Those signing up for my October Stamp Club will receive an instruction sheet for making the Spooky Wreaths, as a part of their class in making the Spooky Banner.  Stamp Club meets on the first Monday of each month.  Fun!!!

Here's the second version of my Spooky Wreath.  It's a simpler version and I love it, too.  This one is hanging in my Prairie Treasures Booth at the Wildflour.

Here's a close-up.

Instructions for making this wreath will also be included in the October Stamp Club class.

The deadline to sign up for October Stamp Club is September 23.

In case you missed it, here is the Spooky Banner we'll be making at the October Stamp Club.  I can't wait for the fun to begin!!!

I made 2 Spooky Banners.  I have one hanging in my studio and the other one is hanging in my Prairie Treasures Booth at the Wildflour.

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- Click on the tab at the top of the page to see my class schedules and registration policies or click on the left for sneak peeks. 

- Come back soon and come back often for more creative inspiration.

Meet Bob!

Meet Bob, my favorite crow in the neighborhood:

Yes, I had to jump onto the make a crow bandwagon.  After seeing some at Convention and the one in the Holiday Mini, I just had to make one, too.  Every time I ran errands, I returned empty handed as far as finding a crow.  One day, I went into the kitchen to find one sitting on my place mat.  My sweet husband knew I was looking for one and brought home one for me.  On his own errands, he stopped at the dollar store and found a really good one.  That's a good Stampin' Up! husband for you!

On my own errands, I did manage to find this bargain candlestick holder and thought it was perfect for my Halloween display.

Bob liked it, too.  By the way, it's difficult to see it but I spritzed Bob with my shimmer paint/rubbing alcohol mixture.  Just add a few drops of Frost White Shimmer Paint to a little travel sized spray bottle and fill it with rubbing alcohol.  It makes the most beautiful mixture and it works beautifully.  Once you try it, you find yourself wanting to spritz most every project that you make.  NOTE:  Shake well before using.

On one of our antiquing treks, I came across this cute little box.  It was made from a cut down old drawer from a sewing machine.  I love little boxes and containers that you can add to your crafting projects.

Other news:
We’re excited to announce that Creating Keepsakes magazine has named Stampin’ Up!’s wood- and clear-mount rubber stamps as one of its Top 10 Tools for 2011!

While Stampin’ Up! has long been recognized in the stamping and crafting industry for producing high-quality rubber stamps and exclusive images in a variety of artistic styles, being recognized by Creating Keepsakes is just another validation that when you choose Stampin’ Up! products, you are choosing the best!

Hello, old friends!

While going through my fall and Halloween decorations stored from last year, I came across some old friends.  These were a couple of my favorite projects -- and favorite characters!

I hope I'm getting you in the mood to start creating some fall projects!  Check out my schedule of events for fall/holiday classes and sign up to create a ton of stamping fun!  Dust off your stamping supplies and get going on those holiday projects at home, too!  Now, go stamp something!

Stampin' News

Head on over to my Stampin' Up! website to see all the latest news and events.  There's never been a better time to be a stamper or scrapbooker!

Village of Spooky!

I've been really busy building entire villages -- and having a ball doing it!  Here are my Halloween houses.

These are the 3 we'll be making at my class on Oct. 1.
See my website (www.lanahorton.stampinup.net) for complete class details.
Class size will be limited, so sign up early!

A Coordinated Little Gift Set

I love making little coordinated gifts. The 'belly band' on the embossed tin can be changed out if I want a different color scheme. The pin cushion uses some of our beautiful Springtime Vintage fabric.