Wednesday, August 3, 2011
In With the New Swap–Group 2
Monday, July 18, 2011
In With the New Swap–Group One
This was my second year hosting this swap, and once again, these were the best cards I received at convention! Thank you to everyone that participated, I hope you join me again next year.
The rules of this swap are that the main stamp set of the card must be one that was not ever available before July 1st 2011. This means that everyone had to expedite their orders and only had a few days to make them, although they had up to a month to plan and prep.
I think these girls did an AWESOME job! Let me know what you think.
Please note that I had some people in multiple groups using the same sets, so a few cards may be listed in the wrong groups.
I will be posting Groups 2-4 soon, so keep watching.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Help Wanted for the Perfect Summer Job
Imagine an ad that reads like this: Wanted - someone who wants to make their own hours, determine their own income, and work around their family and other activities while working with great people and having fun helping them to create their own handmade cards and scrapbooks (and sometimes while enjoying snacks!). This candidate will receive all the free training and support that they need, including lots of creative inspiration. No experience necessary. All applicants will be accepted.
Wow! What kind of job is that you might ask? Well, that’s the job of a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. And it’s the perfect summer job, too! Maybe you just want something fun to keep you going during the summer, or maybe you would like to pay down debt, have the money for a fun vacation, or be able to pay cash for the back to school supplies.
Here are some things to consider:
- Stampin’ Up! offers a low-cost Starter Kit that is an amazing value. It has everything that you need to get started, including stamping supplies, business supplies, and project ideas. Check out the exciting special for July!
- You will get all kinds of training and support. Stampin’ Up! offers all kinds of training and support to help you build a successful and profitable business. You will receive a monthly Stampin’ Success magazine (full of articles, projects, and business tips), you will have access to online product video trainings as well as thousands of card, scrapbook, and project samples, and you will also have your upline for additional training and support.
- There is no obligation. If you purchase the Starter Kit and decide not to hold a single workshop - that’s okay! The products and supplies are yours to keep and enjoy.
So consider getting yourself the perfect summer job as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. I am always accepting applications, so contact me today! (And if you would like more information before contacting me, please visit my website.)
Friday, July 1, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
More Than Rubber Stamps
Did you know that Stampin’ Up! carries a line of jewelry? Their line of jewelry is called Simply Adorned, and it consists of beautiful charms of various sizes, coordinating chains and bracelets, and an assortment of other adornments and baubles. What is unique about this jewelry line is that the charms are lockets made of tempered glass and they are waiting to be filled with your custom artwork, personal photos, favorite quote ... the possibilities are limitless. You can truly coordinate your jewelry with your mood, your clothes, and even the seasons.
Not much of a jewelry person? These can also make elegantly personal gifts for a new mom, your mom, a bride-to-be, a special friend, a graduate, a grandmother ... are you starting to see the possibilities? Just grab a small piece of card stock, or even a scrap, and start creating. Our Designer Series Papers also make the perfect backdrop inside of the Simply Adorned Charms. Choose from Beyond the Garden (#122342) or Greenhouse Gala (#117167) for a flowery foundation for a summer Simply Adorned insert.
And while you can use any design of stamps you like, there are some especially suitable sets for working with the Simply Adorned charms. Check out the following for your next Simply Adorned project:
• Charming (#116519 wood mount only)
• Itty Bitty Bits (#117056 wood mount/#120060 clear mount)
• Tiny Tags (#118091 wood mount/#118592 clear mount)
And the perfect finishing touch for any insert - our Basic Rhinestones (#119246) and Basic Pearls (#119247).
So contact me today, and let me show you the simply charming possibilities of Stampin’ Up!’s Simply Adorned jewelry.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Yes - it is really that time of year already! The school year begins to unwind as lazy summer days bark on its heels. But before it’s time to toss the backpacks into the closet for the summer, don’t forget to let the teachers know how much you appreciate all that they did the whole year through. Do you need some ideas? Check out these suggestions:
- Create a mini scrapbook that the teachers can fill with memories from the school year or keep on their desk as a reminder of what THEY did on summer vacation.
- Help put some fun into grading papers and student recognition by getting your teachers a set of the Recess stamps (#123090 wood/#123092 clear). These stamps and the coordinating wheels (Elementary Alphabet #123229, Teacher’s Pet#111554, For Teacher #123230, and School Colors #123228) are also great for creating cards and tags to go along with the teacher gifts.
- Give teachers a jump on organization for the new school year with Play Date File Folders (#117170) and Gusseted Envelopes (#120434). Hold it all together with some coordinating ribbon and a handstamped gift tag for a personal touch.
- Create a handmade gift card holder and embellish it with stamped images, accessories, and a bit of ribbon. Top it off with a gift card to a place they are sure to enjoy all summer long.
Want more ideas? What about a box of handstamped note cards, a coffee mug decorated with Decor Elements, a calendar created in My Digital Studio (#118108), or any of the various chalkboard Decor Elements? You can also check out pages 18 and 19 of the Summer Mini Catalog for other great project ideas for teachers.
Your gifts will be the talk of the playground and you won’t even break a sweat putting together these tokens of appreciation. You’ll be giving the teachers a sweet send-off into summer vacation with your thoughtful and handcrafted gifts.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Last Night’s & New Stamp Club
I can’t believe that by only our second meeting the club is almost full!
So, with that being said, I am starting a second club! This one will meet on Wednesday nights with 2011 dates being:
6/15, 7/6, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
At my stamp clubs, I prepare a variety of projects for members to make. All supplies are provided (except adhesive – available through me). Stampers work at their own pace and instruction is available as needed. Stamp club is the best way to really learn a lot of fun techniques and make a variety of projects without having to purchase everything at once. Monthly dues are only $15.
Member’s stamping experience ranges from brand new stampers just starting out to veteran stampers that have been stamping for years. Club is a social relaxed atmosphere. What ever your experience level, this will be a night that you enjoy.
If you are interested in trying it out, or have any questions, please contact me today!
All meeting are held in my East Falmouth, MA home.
These are the rest of the projects that we made last night. Three of the projects were posted previously.
Birthday Tin – Gift Card Holder
This project uses that Party Hearty Stamp Set that you can get for 30% off this month as part of our National Scrapbook Month Promotion.
Beyond the Garden Card
This card features the Fabulous Florets Stamp Set and Beyond the Garden DSP found in our Summer Mini Catalog.
Sail Away for Fathers Day
This stamp set is one of my personal favorites. This morning I made 5 more of these cards and stamped CAPE COD on the bottom (now I want to drive down to the beach). This card uses the Shaving Cream technique to get that cool water effect. The stamp sets used were Sail Away, The Open Sea, and Teeny Tiny Wishes.
Butterfly Easel Card
Wouldn’t this make a beautiful place card for a wedding or bridal shower!!! The base of this card uses the Beautiful Butterflies Die and the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder. The top butterfly is stamped from the Strength & Hope Set. When you purchase this stamp set $2 will be donated to the Breast Caner Research Foundation.
Hello Blossoms Card
This was one of the favorites of the night, simple and cute. It uses the the single Hello Blossoms Stamp with our Stampin’ Write Markers and the direct to stamp technique (aka huffing) to give you the different colors.
Contact me today to reserve you spot in one of my clubs!
Monday, May 9, 2011
7 Watercolor Wonders Class
Just because you aren’t in kindergarten anymore doesn’t mean you can’t get out your crayons and color! In fact, you’ll have fun like a kid when you let loose with your creativity. But you are a big kid so you get to upgrade to beautiful and versatile Watercolor Wonder Crayons! Join this class and learn seven different ways you can watercolor with Watercolor Wonder Crayons and you’ll get lots of “oh’s” and “ah’s” when you show off your homework!
Each student will complete and take home five beautiful watercolor cards and a full package of Bold Bright Watercolor Wonder Crayons!
Once you’ve taken this class you’ll have the knowledge and confidence you need to create exquisite cards that will get you moved to the head of the class! Desks will fill up so RSVP today!
Class Information:
Date: Monday, May 23, 2011 - Register no later than May 17th!
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: My Stamp Room, East Falmouth
Class Fee: $30
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Summer Mini Catalog–Available Now
Just click on the catalog to view all the fun new products for summer!
Order from my Online Store at anytime, or contact me personally to place your order.
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