Check out these adorable creations!  Don't you wish you were in one of my hostess clubs so that you could have made them for free?  I always have room for more so, come and check it out!

Just Believe – a great new stamp set!  Check it out on page    .   One of the best qualities of this stamp set is that you can use it for feminine or masculine cards.  Plus it has some greetings with it.  You will find this stamp set available in clear and wood mount.  Other adorables on this card include;

• Presto Patterns specialty paper (I brayered it in certainly celery)   p
• Blushing Bride cardstock and ribbon (it's one of the In Colors for this 2 year period!)  p
• BEST new accessories!   Half back pearls. . . they are complete with a glue dot on the back – SO easy to use!  

If you haven't yet – you really need to order the pearl and rhinestone embellishments.  You will find them on p    of the catalog. 

Order here!

This is my favorite new embossing folder – ONLY $7.95!   See the embossing folders on p    .   This one is called Elegant Lines.  Here I have paired it with the Perfect Punches stamp set  (p     ).   This stamp set is worth checking out for the variety of greetings and the usability with our punches.  The colors I used on this care are Soft Suede and Baja Breeze.   You can't see it but, I also spritzed this card with the champagne mist shimmer paint -   ohhhh lalala!

Yes, this is the name of one of my favorite new stamp sets.  Here is a card showcasing it's talents!

I love this card!  It just looks so sophisticated!  Ingredients used;

• Pear Pizzaz – yep a new In Color, Regal Rose, Very Vanilla, and DSP from Greenhouse Gala
• Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder – p 214 – you know I love them!
• 1/8" taffeta ribbon!  Yes it's narrow but it sure adds the perfect touch to this card!  Check out the colors its available in on p 191
• Friends Never Fade stamp set – p 99

Now if you were going to convention with me – you could get one of these cards as a swap!  Now, you probably aren't going to believe this but, I leave for convention on Tuesday (July 20), and as I am writing this, it is Friday (July 16) . . . . .My SWAPS ARE DONE!!!!   yes, there is a first for everything.  My swaps are finished, packed and ready to go!   Yes, I need to thank my Sis-in-law Carol and my niece Molly – they gave me a little help!   I can't wait to share with you the exciting swaps I get in return!

This goooorgeous card uses the new Elegant Lines embossing folder (p 214) and the "hi" embosslet from p 215.  Very yummy!  This card was one of the samples made at my Big Shot class this month.  It uses vellum cardstock.  When using vellum cardstock in your big shot with an embossing folder, use tab 2.  If you don't know what I'm talking about perhaps you should check out my next Big Shot class on the second Wednesday of every month! 

Also check out the color of the cardstock – it is an In Color called Blushing Bride.  Remember the In Colors are now here for 2 years!!  yep – we'll still get new ones but, they'll last longer (kind of like the tootsie pop commercials of old!). 

Yes, I know time has gotten away from me – a bit of a hiatus from posting.  However, my classes have gone on and the NEW catalogs are HERE!  Yes sirreeee.  I really don't know how Stampin' Up! does it – each catalog seems to get better and better.  To say I am thrilled is understating the obvious!  

First if you haven't yet received your catalog, you can come visit me at Rivertown Days this weekend.  Yep – a good supply of those precious things.  There will be a little gift for you in it too!  If you are ready to schedule your fall show – don't forget the 10 Terrific Temptations!   

Hostess Club – yes – the clubs met in July and are organized, recharged and excited about a new season!   There are always openings, so let me know if you want to get in on this exclusive deal!

OK, so do you want to know my top Accessory favs in the new catalog?   Here they are!

• New sizzix dies!  my favorite new embossing folder is Elegant Lines on page 214.  Yummy!
• Die storage!  Yes, I can finally get my dies organized so that I know what I have!   I found I have 2 of some    page204
• New punches and punch design – 2 pages! p 200-204!  Woo Hoo!
• PUNCH storage!  Yep – gotta love it!  p 200
• Bling and Pearls – ok – so I don't know why this wasn't tops on my list – but it is one of my favs!  p 188
• Clear block storage caddy – I don't have this yet – but, one of my customers ordered it and wowza – it is great!  p 192
• Ribbons – p 190,  Brads p 187, Buttons – 186 (they are goooorgus!)
• scrapbooking albums in printed colors!  yea! p 180
• quick accents p 176 – I am imagining the possibilities!
• Designer papers – yep – I am lovin' Greenhouse Gala p 172-175
• OK, you have to check out the deal on the patterned DSP packs on p 175 – I can't believe the price compared to last year!

Are you ready for a few samples?  Check these out!

This stamp set is Awash with flowers.  It uses the new Cherry Cobbler color as well as the Daffodil Delight marker.  You can't see it well but the popped up flowers are sprayed with shimmer paint (yep- it's back!).  This card was inspired by my downline Jan Ledman.  Love it!  and so did my customers at my Hostess Club this month! 

 What a great gift this is!   I love it!  So stinkin cute!   It was inspired by Terri Snider and Rachel Tessman.  This purse box uses the Island Floral DSP.  I used the matching stamp set on the 3 card designs for the inside.  There are a total of 6 cards and envelopes in this set.   Can I just say – I love the packaging – the purse is adorable!!!!  Wouldn't you like to learn how to make this?  Well – you can. . . Sunday, June 13 at 5pm.  Cost is $25 with a $10 discount when you order the stamp set with the class!  RSVP today! 

OK, so I have to admit that when I looked at the On Board briefcase chipboard in the Summer mini catalog – I thought; "what is Stampin' Up! thinking!"  Then I received one as a gift from Stampin' Up! on the cruise and put it on my desk.  When I was struggling last week for a new box idea, I looked at that unopened briefcase on my desk and thought – ahhh ha!   I have it!   Put two together and you have a box – perfect for my next card class!   Yessss sirreee – stinkin' cute if you ask me! 

Yes, I did say class – it is using the "Sweet Scoops" stamp set.  EVERYONE has absolutely LOVED this stamp set when I have used it at my May classes – it is a must have!   Check out these cards you'll make in this class;

Anyone want to scream – in excitement – or for ice cream?   ohhhh lala!   Register for this class on Thursday, June 24 at 6:30pm.  Cost is $25 or $15 with the purchase of the Sweet Scoops stamp set.  Class size will be limited so make sure you register early.   Register by June 15 to assure your stamp set is available for you to use!  

Check this out!   This class is just so amazing. . . you really have to come!  Tuesday, June 22 at 6:30pm.  Cost is $25 or $15 if you order the watercolor trio stamp set.  You'll find this gorgeous stamp set in the Summer Mini Catalog.  LAST date to register and receive the stamp set is June 15.  Spaces are limited! 

In this class you will make 4 gorgeous cards and a treat box.  This card was designed by my Stampin' Up! friend Deb Valder – oh, so cute!  You might be noticing the Square Lattice Embossing folder was used on this card – now, you all know that I LOVE texture and these embossing folders but, this one – hmmm is really something to behold!  Yes, a "have to have" in my book! 

It's a GREAT time of the year in Stampin' Up!   The retiring lists are out today – it's all in preparation for that most anticipated new catalog coming July 1!  Now, if you were a demonstrator, you would get yours early – more on that later. . . . back to the retiring lists!

There are 3 lists – yep just 3!   Haha.  They are;

• retiring stamp set list – will remain available through June 30
• retiring accessory list – some products are discounted and are available only while supply lasts – updates posted everyday on availability
• retiring Definately Decorative list – some of these products are on sale as well – and quantitites are again limited.

Check out this gorgeous card to tempt your appetite – it uses some of my favorite retiring products!  Doesn't this card just breathe fun, happy, and sunshine!  Yep it does!   Join me tonight or tomorrow night for Club night and make this card!

• Pretties kit – this is a MUST have in my opinion – limited quantities!   Color these flowers in any color you want!
• Razzelberry lemonade Designer Series Paper – love it!
• Apricot Appeal and Only Orange cardstock – a fond farewell to these colors
• Warm Words stamp set
• Build a Brad – make your own designer brads – this kit is on sale
• Little flowers stamp set – (little flower in the middle of the brad) – a fav that has so many uses!

BJ's Customer Special – 20% off retiring stamp sets!  Sale ends Friday at 5pm!  Call or email me with your orders!  

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OK, so back to becoming a demonstrator. . . now, you all know that I LOVE this job!  Not only can I decide how much and when I want to do it, but, I also get a permanent discount on all of my Stampin' Up! products!   Yep – it's why I got into it and still one of the best reasons to consider it for yourself – whether you want to be a hobby demo or add some money to your family income – the opportunity is here.  Now, if you are needing just another reason or two, here are some things for you to think about;

• Get started for only $99 between now and June 30
• Get your catalog early!  yippeee!
• Order SU products in advance of the new catalog at a discount and with special demo pricing!
• You'll join my awesome team and help me achieve a challenge for me from Stampin' Up!

Ok, that's it – time to make that decision and get yourself going!  Give me a call and I'll help you get started earning more free products!  Or simply sign up here using the password "stampinbj".

I am really lovin' this stamp set from the summer mini catalog.  There is so much that you can do with it. . . . This was a card we made at this weeks Chicke, Chocolate and Cards.  This was a case'd sample from a swap I was in.  The original creator is Dawn Olchefske.  It was soooo perfect, I didn't change a thing!  Love the colors, the bit of ribbon – and if you look close – yep glitter – a must have for it to be in the "stinkin' cute" category!

This set is from the new summer mini catalog.  I have tons of samples with this set for you the CASE, if you need to. 

Isn't this cute?   This was one of my favorites from a swap with fellow demonstrators (I'll post the name of the demo when I return home).  I love this card for so many reasons;

• colors – hmmm  Old Olive and Rich Razzelberry with a little Crushed Curry thrown in for accent
• it has texture – most of you know I LOVE texture!
• it's a card that a moderately experienced stamper can re-create – that's from me the queen of copying!
• those are all great but, most of all this card will definately give the person that receives this card the message that you really care about them – and I love making people feel great!

Off to the card – It is a stamp set from the Summer mini catalog called Elements of Style (I got it free from Stampin' Up!).  Here's a few pointers;

• ladies – dig out your crimper – the background is crimped!  Now we forgot about this lovely piece of texture in our creative places too often!
• Love the top note die - it is so versatile!  Here you'll cut two – 1 in whisper white and 1 in crushed curry – you can cut both at once with the Big Shot!
• Stamp the image with staz on ink and color away – two ways to add color – aquapainter and reinker from your ink case or watercolor crayon!
• don't forget about the hardware!  It adds such a cute accent – the vellum cardstock inside it just adds to the elegance of the card

Don't forget to join me for the Mini Catalog open house on Saturday, May 8 9:30-12:30 – you'll see more like this!

Stampin' Blessings!