May is National Scrapbooking Month

Moments & Milestones Baby Album Class

Let me help you enjoy all the precious memories of baby’s first year while
you learn how easy it is to have a great time creating a beautiful
12" x 12" scrapbook.

To view all 12 sample pages, click here.

Your class kit will contain:

Cardstock (textured and plain)
Designer Series Paper
Die Cut adhesives
Ribbon
Buttons
Dimensionals

Detailed Instructions (36 page PDF file with photos)

Class by Mail (will be shipped to you on May 14th)
You will receive all of the supplies listed above and the detailed instructions.
To complete the projects as shown you will also need:

111258 Nursery Letters Jumbo Wheel
103661 Stampin’ Around Jumbo Handle
104834 Wheel Guide (optional)
103678 Uninked Jumbo Cartridge
102193 VersaMark Refill
112091 Scallop Edge Punch (Stepped-Up Version)
105394 Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler

Scissors
Paper Trimmer
adhesive

I will also include all the the pre-punched carstock required for the stepped-up version.


Live Class (space is limited)

Sunday, May 16, 2010

1:00 - 6:00pm

Naomi's Stamp Room, East Falmouth


All paper and cardstock will be pre-cut for you!
All tools, and supplies needed will be provided!



For either the live class, or the class by mail, you must register by May 5th!
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Class Option

Live Class $45.00 Class by Mail $35.00

“Please note these classes are not available to Stampin' Up! demonstrators. If you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator please contact me for more information.”

Spotlight on Style Card Set Stamping Class

Let me show you how to get the most out of your stamping investment. In this class, we will create eight (2 of each design) unique all-occasion cards and a matching box using one all purpose greeting stamp set, an artistic stamp set, some ribbon and a few techniques. From wonderful to ‘WOW’ using a few essential supplies.

I’ll also show you how you can take the same card design and use it for a formal occasion such as a wedding or baby shower. If you love stamping, you are not going to want to miss this class.

Class Information:
Date: May 24, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: My Stamp Room, East Falmouth
Class Fee:

Option 1: Class only - $25

Option 2: Class and Elements of Style Stamp Set - $50 (a savings of $7.50)

Register by: 5/10/10

Class Option

Class Only $25.00 Class with Elements of Style Stamp Set $50.00

Color Renovation!

Experience a new World of Color!

Stampin' Up is undergoing a COLOR RENOVATION in our new 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog!

As it turns out Stampin' Up! demonstrators are not good at keeping secrets when we are so excited! After just about exploding from keeping my mouth shut for the last few days, I have been given the go ahead to share this exciting news with you now.

Over the past few years we have been so sad to see some of our favorite In Colors retire, well, some of them are back! Some of this years' will be staying. And, we will also have 5 brand new colors. Our old Color Families have been mixed up and will become our new Color Collections.

Click on the charts below to view the PDFs, and even print them out.

Of course when we undergo such a large renovation we must say goodbye so some of our old favorites as well.

You will have until June 30th to stock up on all of the retiring color products! Visit my online store to place your order today.

IMPORTANT DATES:

•The Color Renovation will take place on July 1, 2010.
•Demonstrators will be able to pre-order on June 1st. Click here to learn more about joining my team.
•Retiring colors will be available thru June 30.

Special Sneak Peek for April

You could earn a upcoming stamp set from the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog absolutely free when you host an April workshop with me! Although I can't show you the stamp set yet, you can see this beautiful card that I made with it.

This was my card that I brought to my groups' shoe box swap the other night. To see the other cards we made that night, visit my Facebook Page. Don't forget to become a fan!

I don't have many dates available, so contact me today to learn more about the April Hostess Special and to reserve your date!

Year In Review Scrapbook Class

Does the thought of scrapbooking scare you? In this class, I will show you a quick, foolproof method for saving all your special photos. Whether you are a scrapbooking addict or a novice, this speedy 6” x 6” album is the perfect backdrop for memories of all types. Designed as a year in review album, all you need are a few favorite photos of people, events or places during the past year and our Tailor Made Simply Scrappin’ Kit. Create this special album for yourself, your family or as a thoughtful Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Christmas gift. You can easily tailor this scrapbook to record a child’s school years or highlight a special person, place or event simply by changing out the pictures and Simply Scrappin’ Kit. Join me and be inspired to create an album that will be a treasured reminder of the special memories of the year, big and small. You will be glad you did!

You will take home 9 completed pages!

Class Information:

Date: April 26, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: My Stamp Room, East Falmouth
Class Fee: $25 (with linen album $45)

Register by: 4/12/10

Class Options

Class with Linen Album $45.00 Class Only $25.00

Clear Mount Stamps

Vintage Vogue Purse & Cards Stamping Class

In this class we will learn all about vintage style. I have so many techniques and ideas to show you. We will make 4 cards, each highlighting a different vintage style: Modern Vintage, Layered Vintage, Distressed Vintage, and Very Vintage. The cards fit beautifully in this stylish purse. You will have an opportunity to stamp with Vintage Vogue, a new stamp set from the Occasions Mini. Join me at this class as we learn all about vintage style.

Class Information:

Date: March 22, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: My Stamp Room, East Falmouth
Class Fee: $20

Register by: 3/15/10

Quilting with Stampin' Up!

My story begins with this cute little purse I made a few weeks ago. Now, I should also start by saying that I am not a seamstress by any means. I can make my sewing machine sew straight lines (most of the time) and that is about it.

These cute little purses have been all the rage in the Stampin' Up! world for about 6 weeks or so, at least that is when I first saw them. What does quilting and purse making have to do with Stampin' Up! you ask. Well, each one of those squares was cut on our Big Shot Machine by Sizzix (113439) using the Scallop Square Die (115950). By using the Big Shot to cut, I was able to cut 8 perfect squares at a time just by folding my fabric and running it through. Even I couldn't believe how easy that was.

When my purse was complete of course I had to show it off to friends and family, and some of you may have seen it if you have attended one of my most recent workshops.

My sister, who I didn't think would care less about it said to me, "Wow, do you think you could make a quilt for the baby?" My response was no. I was willing to make her a pillow in that style, but she really wanted a quilt. I think you know what happened next...

The "baby" was born on 2/10/10 and I planned a surprise visit (I'm in Massachusetts and Abi is in Michigan). I showed up at her house to meet the new precious Amelia Margaret, who was only 3 days old, with my big shot in hand.

I had three goals for my trip. One was to meet my new niece and spend time with my sister. Two, to help her around the house any way I could. And, three, to make her a quilt in the 3 1/2 days I was there.

I had planned to use the leftover fabric from her crib bedding and curtains that my mother had made for the nursery, but there wasn't as much left as I had hoped. I was able to get some really great fabrics to go with what we had a the local fabric store. I started cutting my squares on Saturday night. I finished cutting and started pinning the layers together on Sunday morning (Thank you Linda for your help pinning). By the time my mom arrived on Sunday night we were ready to start sewing.

Here she is in action sewing the x across each square.

When all the layers were together, it was time to assemble the quilt. I laid everything out on the floor and pinned numbers to each square to keep track of where it was to be sewn.

With my mom doing most of the sewing (probably about 70%), we were able to finish putting it together, trim the scallops (sometimes a little too close) and get it into the washing machine by about 2:00 am on Tuesday morning. We got a few hours of much needed sleep. In the later part of the morning we took it out of the dryer and realized we had some repair work to do. If you clip those scallops to close to the seam that creates a hole. Fortunately the holes were very easy to repair. There were quite a few. I guess that's what we get for playing with sharp scissors when we were very tired.

I am soooooo proud of what we made. Thank you Mom! I could have never done it without you (at least not in just a few days).

I think it looks beautiful on the crib. The whole nursery is just gorgeous.

This is my favorite picture of all. My sweet niece, Amelia Margaret (6 days old) is enjoying the fruits of our labor. Amelia, I hope you love your new quilt!

I didn't spend my entire trip quilting, I did quite a bit of cleaning, cooking, helped with feedings, diapering, holding (my favorite job), visited with family, and before I left on Tuesday afternoon, I designed her birth announcement on My Digital Studio (118108).

This is the front, the birth information along with a picture of her with her brother will be on the inside.

To order the Big Shot, any of the Bigz dies for your quilting projects or My digital Studio, please visit my online store.

Stampin' Up! Helps With Haiti Relief

Shelli Garner posted on her blog today about Stampin' Up!'s efforts in helping the people of Haiti. Stampin' Up! bought and put together 5000 hygiene kits for the earthquake victims. You can read Shelli's post at http://www.soshelli.com

From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold will be donated American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

I am so proud to be part of such an awesome company!

Bird Punch & More Card Set Class

Winter is the perfect time to create a supply of all-occasions cards for the year. In this class, we will be creating 5 all occasion cards using products from our new 2010 Occasions Mini. I can’t wait to show you the new re-designed, two-step punch. You are going to fall in love with the easy to use, easy to store design. We just released a fantastic new 12” x 12” paper pack! Each Designer Series Paper Stack has 48 double-sided sheets. It goes perfectly with our Well Scripted occasions stamp set. Reserve your seat, you won’t want to miss this!

Class Information:

Date: February 22, 2010
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: My Stamp Room, East Falmouth
Class Fee: $30 (includes the Two-Step Bird Punch)

Register by: 2/8/10