Hello and Happy Friday to you his week went ZOOM!!! I have a SUPER FUNNY for you today….please read on and then you will see why this is “The tale of an adorable FISH”
John and I are “on the road” to be “useful parents” this weekend as we make the trek to North Carolina to move our youngest peep into a new apartment….what are parents for….right??? – I have my label maker and my rubber gloves packed…..John has his hammer with an assortment of handy necessities and Milo is coming because I thought – WHY NOT…after all, he is perfect!
The GOOD NEWS is that along the journey there will be a CONTAINER STORE…..and then about an hour later….and IKEA….and then about 2 hours after that…..one of my favorite little speciality/foodie stores….and then its kinda boring for the next 3 1/2 hours but I’ll make the most of it as I am in a great book! You see…..MILO DOES serve a purpose…..he needs potty breaks so his Mom can shop!
Now to my funny…..do you remember that the November Paper Pumkpin was that SUPER ADORABLE Holiday Stocking!?!? Well it was just simply adorable and when I went to OnStage I was able to see a sneak peek of if and I knew that I want more than my normal 1 box that I receive every month.
When you are a subscriber to Paper Pumpkin you have the ability to pause, add to or simple cancel your subscription at anytime without any penalty….it truly is that simple! Well….I went in and change my number to 12 as I knew that people would go goo-goo over that adorable stocking….and YEP my sweet mailman had to drive back our lane and even said “Susan. I think they made a mistake….you have a bunch of those red boxes” ….
Well they were put to great use…..mainly by me as I just had a blast making them and using them as adorable “add ons” to Holiday Presents and also I made many sets for dear friends for their Holiday Dinner Table settings…they were just TOO DARN CUTE!
Here’s where it is funny…I TOTALLY FORGOT to go back into my Paper Pumpkin account and change the number back to 1 so YEP….it happened again…..my dear mailman did the same thing as the previous month. As I drove up to the house one day I saw a PILE of these boxes at the front door and then the LIGHTBULB went off….darn, I forgot to change the number!
Sooooooo the moral of the story is that I have a BOAT LOAD of the December Kit Stamps…..and I have been trying to find more ways to use it that as meant to be! That is the other thing that is amazing about this program….there are ALWAYS soooooooo many people out there that find the way to use these kits in an alternative way….
The person that shines for me each and every month is Rachel Tessman. She is just one amazing Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and she does a fantastic job with her alternative ideas…..this is where the fish idea came from! Every month she makes a wonderful video showing the Paper Pumpkin and then also shares alternative ideas!
Below you will see the video and the adorable Fish!!!
It is a long video but if you want to get right to the FISH part…..start at the (32:50) minutes of the video….You will see that Rachel received this from another SUD, Ann O’Shereo….(I could not find a link for her) but isn’t it just WONDERFUL when other SUD”s open their hearts and share ideas…..I love that part and that is exactly right up my alley…..
Remember, I am simple and I followed these instructions to the tee and not only was it super fun & easy…but they become addictive to make! Who every would have thought that a simple square envelope…a trimmer….and a small little stamp would make this adorable FISH…I say WOW to those people that have that type of creative mind!
Because I received so many FULL kits….I have a bunch of the stamp sets that came in the kit….and if YOU think that YOU would enjoy trying to make these sweet fish or heck, just want the stamp set (see images below)….simply email me and put in the subject line I WANT THE FISH!!! The first 6 people (first come – first served) that email me will get the stamp set mailed to you. (I will not be able to mail it until Tuesday)
Please email me if you would like one of these free stamps…..
(hurry….I have 6!!!)
ALL OF THE FISH ARE GONE!!!
What did I put in the fish? Well…..Yummy Swedish Fish….why not? I could not find any prepackaged at my grocery store so I bought a bunch in the bulk food and put them in little bags and tied a bow! They are super sweet… snack M & M’s and several Peppermint Patties also fit perfectly!
You can see that I had fun using different current papers in making them – and if any of you have the retired stamp set called….Hey, Valentine – check out this great sentiment to add to these sweet fish…..I say TOO DARN CUTE!
Speaking of retired product….I have added a drop down box in my Blog Header with retired product from the Holiday 2017 Catalog. You will find it under SHOP….and then the Retired Product will be there. Please take a look and grab a deal, I sell all of my retired products at a 50% discount.
There you go….a never a dull moment – a tale from Susan…..an opportunity for you to get a free stamp and an opportunity for you to grab some great deals with retired products….I say that’s a trifecta!!!
I have had many requests for the Product Shares…..please see the tab on the Blog Header and then email me, I will email you back and get you in the next wave…..we all LOVE Product Shares!
Have a great weekend….I know that we will – spending time with Hannah is always a joy…..even when we are moving!
I’m probably too late…. but I want fish! Thanks!
What a great “whale of a tale” Susan! These fish are so cute and clever and I am definitely “hooked” and will be casing. I do have PP and love all the alternatives too. Enjoy your time with young peep.
I saw Rachel had made fish as an alternative but I didn’t realize they were treat holders. Now that is a fish of another color or out of water or whatever!!!! Even if you just watch the making of the fish, watch the rest of her video some other time – she has tips galore that make me want to slap my forehead and wonder why I never thought of that! Each month she does videos on alternative ideas that are just amazing! So, if you have a PP kit(s) you haven’t used not liking the project, check her videos out for alternative ideas.
Stepping off the soap box for Rachel’s creativeness, well heck, I like to be a little taller now and then anyway I will get back to your cute fish. I am wondering if people will vary the fish to make a catfish, striped (paper) bass, sunfish, goldfish, blue gill, etc. I can see Jeanie coming up with a little paperclip or something and having her kiddos fish for their fish full of treats out of a little wading pool or an empty aquarium! Her own school of fish!
I knew you would use some of the Swedish fish candy! It made me smile when I read that you had. Heck, little baggies of goldfish crackers would be fun to put in there. Do they make little packages of them?
I bet I will have to try my hand at some of these cuties – I was not too fond of the original kit ideas. When I was thinking of types of fish that reminded me there is a subdivision out by Lake Red Rock by Pella and they actually have street names like Bluegill Ct, Pike, Trout, Bass etc. That cracks me up every time I hear someone give their address on a fish named street. We always knew I was easily entertained!
Chris, you never cease to amuse me. I love Susan’s/Rachel’s/Ann’s fishy treat! unfortunately, I won’t be swimming with my stamps anytime soon. I’m the one armed bandit these days…fell and fractured/dislocated my elbow.
Yes, yes, pretty please — I would love a stamp set and thank you for ALL that you do! Be safe and have fun with Hannah in NC!! P.S. Will you share the details for the “foodie” store please?
The fish are just adorable. I would love one of the stamp sets!
Oh my gosh, you beat me to it! I have been chopping’ at the bit to make these ever since I saw Rachael’s post! Love them! Have a GREAT time with your Peep and be careful! No broken bones!!!!
thanks for taking us to the “school of fish!” loved your tips, the video and great alternative idea!