Simply Sent cards

I had gotten a couple of the Simply Sent packets and I have to say, I LOVE THESE kits!!! I made all these cards in less than 25 minutes!!! Sorry the one picture is blurry, but I think you can still see how simple they are and yet I'd be glad to give these as a gift or use them myself. I haven't decided which to do yet.

I had 1/2 sheet of the designer paper, 2 brads and 2 stickers left. I didn't follow the directions they had but still, I am very pleased. If you ever need to be able to make some quick cards these kits are awesome!!!!

An altered notebook

This was a birthday gift for a wonderful friend ~ I wanted to give her something that she wouldn't make for herself. She's also a stamper, scrapebooker, crafter person and is always doing BEAUTIFUL stuff for others. While my gifts are from the heart, they aren't nearly as AWESOME as her creations. But she really did like the book!


So here's the front using riding hood red, white embossing. Then then I did a pocket on the inside and put a bookmark and a card she could send.

One of the pages using the flowers from Loads of Love to make a border on the top and the bottom of a page!

These are some of the individual pages. I used rub ons, stamps and color pencils to make each page different. Sorry some of the pictures are blurry.

MY Favorite page!!! I love the sunflowers.

The picture above uses the Kiwi Kiss and a new set that I'm in love with. It shows that some of the pages were just stamped.

I love woodstock! you can see the next page faintly. Because the paper is thin, I didn't watercolor, I just colored using the watercolor pencils

I've always loved this basket!

This is the back of the book. Every page was different. It was so fun to just get out all my sets and mix and match them.

Thanks for looking!

Some new cards

Here are a few cards I've done with the new colors. Simple ones really. Sorry they are a little blurry, I've seemed to lost my touch since I've not used the camera in a while!

This one uses the new blues and some of the new designer papers! I LOVE the new scallop punch!!!!

This card uses the new colors, as well as rub ons. I love being able to do a card like this. This took less than 10 minutes to complete. I use the white gel pen to make the dots in the scallop!

Thanks for looking!

Getting back on track

It's been a LONG time since I've been on track with my blogging. I'm finally getting back on track and getting settled down after a long year of MANY changes. Anyway, here's the latest news on Stampin! Pictures to follow soon.



Welcome to a new catalog and new year for Stampin Up!!!

I'm going to list some dates and THEN explain some important stuff about the classes. If you have questions, PLEASE CONTACT ME.

DATES:
Friday Sept 12 - 6:30 - 8:30 monthly meeting
Saturday Sept 20 - Stamp a Stack 2 - 6 (come and go as needed)

Friday Oct 10 - 6:30 - 8:30 monthly meeting
Friday & Saturday Oct. 24 & 25 is a Stamp camp - come and go as needed but will
be ready for stampers Friday 6;30 - 9:00 and Saturday 10 - 4

Friday Nov 14 - 6;30 - 8:30 monthly meeting

December 5 - 6:30 - 8:30 monthly meeting

There are 2 ways to participate in the monthly meetings:

1. Join the "club" - this means you will place an order for $15 each month. You will draw a month to receive the benefits of being a club member. More on that below

2. Call by the Thursday night before the club meeting and let me know you are coming and pay $5 for the class - no obligations and you can come when you want to.

WHAT WE DO AT MONTHLY MEETINGS:

This is actually a class time where you will learn one technique and make at least 2 cards. Sometimes we make other items besides cards. If you want to learn new techniques and try out different products, this is a great way to do it on a consistent basis. ALSO, if you make a card between meetings (or more than one) and bring to show the class, you will receive a gift.

Stamp a Stack

Stamp a Stack classes are card making opportunities - the cost is $25 or a purchase of $25 in merchandise - you will be able to make up to 25 normal size cards - if odd sizes are offered the number will be adjusted as needed to insure a good value for you. There will 3-5 options of cards to make and as always you can adjust the cards to fit your needs. Club members pay only $10 for these workshops.

Stamp Camp

Stamp Camp - is a weekend when my home will be open and several projects will be offered for you to make. At Stamp Camp - there will be Christmas Cards, Christmas Gifts and odds and ends for you to choose from. The cost will depend upon the project(s) you choose. I will e-mail and post on my blog the specific projects so you know beforehand. There will be discounts on items for club members.

Club benefits:
1. If we have 8 - 10 members of the club then the hostess will receive hostess benefits for the month. However, if we do not have 8-10 members to ensure that everyone will receive hostess benefits the club members will be compensated with $30 in merchandise from the catalogs free on their individual month. If the sales for that particular month are higher than normal, additional benefits will be awarded. More on this at our first monthly meeting.

2. Club members will receive discounted prices for other stampin workshops.

3. Club members will receive a special gift when they sign up to be a part of the club.

I'm Back!

OK, I've been gone for months because we closed our business, sold everything and I'm just now getting back to "normal." There are so many things I want to download and get caught up on so for the weekend, that is one of my goals.

But a really cool thing is this link I found to print your own designer paper! I had to share this before I did anything else. This is SO COOL and next week at a stamp camp I'm going to be using some of this just to show the ladies coming how they can make their own paper.

http://emilygiovanni.com/?p=2023 - Stampin & Stuff

More to come REALLY SOON!

Promotion and DATES!

PROMOTION FOR ONE WEEK ONLY!

Only one week to take advantage of this promotion!Wishing You Cheer stamp set of 4 is 20% off through November 3. See it on page 33 of your catalog! Create winter and Christmas cards with this versatile set, only $11.16 (or 13.43 with s/h & tax).

November promotion! DESIGNER PAPERS!!! All through November you can buy 3 get one FREE! On Stampin Up's designer papers! (This is NOT card stock) For more information, contact me!

DATES:

November 9 - Christmas Gift/ornament Party! 6:30 - 8:30 (pictures to be posted soon!)
November 16 - Stamper's 10 Club Meets (6:30)
November 23 - Christmas Gift Party! 1:30 - 5:00

Watch my blog for pictures of the WONDERFUL GIFTS we'll be making!

October Special!!!

STAMPIN UP SPECIAL FOR OCTOBER!!!!

This information will be provided in the form of a flyer this weekend - however, if you are unable to make it but are interested in making Christmas cards - you may be interested in this WONDERFUL SPECIAL!!!


**Purchase one of holiday stamp sets (below) and get the Holiday Glitz card kit (110286) for the special price of $24.95 each, or

**Purchase the Holiday Glitz card kit (110286) for $28.95 each with no additional purchase required.

Each Holiday Glitz card kit makes 15 cards and includes:

Precut card stock and Designer Series paper (15)
Whisper White Envelopes (15)
Rhinestone brads (15)
Real Red zigzag ribbon (15)
Full-color instruction sheet (1)

Stamp Sets that will get you a discount on the above kits:

Item #109234 page 45 Snowfall cost: $23.95
Item #106786 page 36 The Snowflake Spot cost: $20.95
Item #109266 page 35 Big on Christmas cost: $18.95

Item # 110359 page 5 (holiday mini) Love & Joy cost: $23.95

FAQs
Q: Do I have to purchase a qualifying stamp set to purchase a Holiday Glitz card kit?
A: No, you don't have to purchase a qualifying stamp set, but you do receive a discount on the kits you purchase when you do.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of kits I can purchase?
A: There is no limit. You may purchase as many as you wish whether you just buys the kit or buy the qualifying stamp set to purchase the kits at a discount.

Q: When does this promotion end?
A: This promotion goes as long as we have quantities of kits remaining.

To see samples of cards - go the Stampin Up Web site - there are some samples on the first page of the web site. Or ask me for a flyer! www.stampinup.com