Here is a great way to use your labels framlits in a slightly different way.  Note the poppy parade cardstock at the top of the card. 

I simply put the top of my cardstock through the framelit and cut it – only rolling it partway through the big shot!  So simple – but what a great addition to this card!   LOVE it!!!!!

Here's a close up of what I am talking about. . .

Don't you love how cool the Springtime Vintage DSP looks on this card?   Cool beans!  So many possibilities.  If you haven't yet ordered your framelits – labels or hearts – they are a must have!   Stay tuned for more great looks in the near future.

In the meantime, I am looking for some special person or people. . . . now don't go rushing to any conclusions.  While it could be a man I am looking for – it's not to replace my current prince – aka Jim.  Here is what I am looking for;

• Someone who would love to receive Stampin' Up!'s Success magazine for 3 months – yes for the first time ever and for a limited time, I get to choose 1 person to get this magazine, that I get so many ideas from, FREE for 3 months.  No strings attached – but, the hope is that you'll be inspired to join the Stampin' Up! family!
• I'm also looking for some special person(s) to join my team before February 22.   It's such a great time – during Sale-a-Bration,  Only $125 for over $360 worth of supplies and a 20% discount on your wish list!!!!  Yep, and you are a demo until the new catalog comes out so you'll get in on the fantabulous sneak peak – in other words, you get the goods before everyone else!!!!  And if that's not enough, each month for a year Stampin' Up! is going to give you a gift – either DSP or a digital download!    What are you waiting for?  It does sound a bit like to good to be true – but, trust me – it's not!

Give me a call if you want more details on either of these offers.  You can join my team for product training on Wednesday February 8 at 7pm. 

Blessings!

I saw this demonstrated at Stampin' Up!'s leadership conference – I think the technique was taught by Dawn Olchefske.  It's actually pretty easy and is going to be a demo at my clubs and workshops this month – make sure you get in on one or two!

What I really like about this card is that it uses up those little scraps that you have laying around.  The DSP I used is the Springtime Vintage from the Sale-a-Bration Catalog – in other words – it's FREE!  You simply adhere strips of paper to a piece of cardstock.  it's made easy when you cover it with adhesive from the multi-purpose adhesive sheets. 

The flower is from a fantastic new set from the Occasions Mini Catalog called; Mixed Bunch – there is a punch to match! 

The size of these flowers is so great for a focal point on your card or project.  Love it!  Check out the samples on p 17 of the mini – note how the flower was used to make the butterfly on p 16.  Cute, huh!

Remember, it you want to learn how to do this great background technique – make sure you attend one of my events this month! 

Blessings!

Yep, it starts today.  So many of my customers were VERY excited for this years Sale-a-Bration. . . I have been up since 4am putting in orders they had given me to put in FIRST thing today!   Of the many popular Sale-a-Bration choices is the Everyday Enchantment DSP.  Check out these cards on display at Leadership.

Note the coordinating brads and ribbon!   LOVE them!   So, here's the details about Sale-a-Bration this year!

Customers;

• Free item from the Sale-a-Bration brochure for every $50 in merchandise!

Hostesses;

• Wow – even better this year!
• Free bundle of products for a $400 workshop!  You'll get a stamp set, shopping tote, The awesome DSP and the ribbon and brad pack – check out the pic above – you need these items!
• Free tote for $150 workshop!
• AND that's in addition to the already awesome hostess benefits!

New Demonstrator opportunity

• Kit "on sale" for only $125!   That's $325 worth of products for only $125!
• PLUS you will get a free paper pack or digital download every month for the rest of the year when you place an order!  It's like the gift that keeps on giving!

Upcoming Opportunities!

Saturday, January 28 2-5pm  Sale-a-Bration Open House   RSVP by Thursday to have a gift waiting for you!

Sunday, January 29 1pm – Big Shot Fun – you are going to fall in love with all of the big shot items in the Occasions Mini Catalog!  And I learned some great new tips and techniques at Leadership!   You will want to come to this class!!!!

Blessings!

Oh there is soooo much going on that I can't keep up with it all!   Leadership conference has been amazing – Stampin' Up! has outdone themselves again!  Here are a few of the reasons;

GREAT Friends and GREAT relationships!

Great Ideas!

Over the top product displays!

and so much more!

I can't wait to get home and share it all with everyone!   Make sure you RSVP for my Open House Saturday, January 28 2-5pm.  Those that RSVP and attend will have a special treat waiting for them!

I'm off to Stampin' Up!'s regional seminar today.  Home on Sunday!

Blessings!

Part of the excitement of Stampin' Up!'s Leadership conference is connecting with friends.  As you know I love that Stampin' Up! has given me the opportunity to meet such awesome friends.  This year I am rooming with 2 of my bestest friends, Tami from Marlborough Massachusets and Cheryl from Bradenton Florida. 

Here is one of the many cute – super cute ideas on display;

There are tons of great ideas!

Last night we were treated at Managers Reception to a great display of Chinese Acrobats!   It was pretty cool – and we got a new stamp set that's not in any of the catalogs we currently have!

Off for more fun today!

Blessings!

I LOVE the free DSP from the Sale-a-Bration Catalog – look at how cool this card is!   I used one of the patterned papers and made a rosette out of eight 1 3/8" circles!   Adding a little of the yummy new ribbon from the mini catalog and a tone on tone textured background and the result is a gorgeous card!  

I'm off to bed tonight but, you'll have to check back in the next few days – I think I'll try out some of the other DSP patterns! 

Blessings!

I was busy visiting with the ladies at my card class tonight. . . we were talking about swaps I am taking to leadership next week.  I'm a little behind in being ready so. . . . we were making samples up for me to consider as swaps.  This is a sample that we voted in;

It uses the P.S. I Love You stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  2 punches;  Full Heart and Heart to Heart, the new labels Framelits Die and the Heart Embosslet from the mini catalog. 

Plus a color combination that I haven't used in a while;  Rose Red and Regal Rose.  Paired with Basic Grey – I like it.

What do you think?

Blessings!

I am loving the new paper doily die.  Check out this great video from Stampin' Up! about it.  Isn't that card gorgeous?  Here's a card that I made using the doily die – love it!!!

Don't forget about the wonderful classes coming up.  Check them out HERE! 

Blessings!

I am busy booking up my calendar for Sale-a-Bration Jan-March 2012.  I am looking for some fun people who will host a great ladies night out by being one of my special Stampin' Up! hostesses!  I garauntee that we will have a super duper time making some really great Fabulous cards and craft projects! 

When you are one of my hostesses, you can decide what your get together looks like;  Here's some options;

1. Host a Party – a free event where you get hostess benefits at your place
2. Host a Party – a free event where you get hostess benefits at my place.
3. Host a class at my place.  Class fee for projects.  Hostess Benefits.  Specials for class attendees
4. Host a class at your place.  Class fee for projects.  Hostess Benefits.  Specials for class attendees.
5. Host a party by having a personal order of $150 or more
6. Host a party in a bag.. .  I'll send you a door prize, 2 make-n-takes.  You collect orders and get hostess benefits

When you are a hostess during Sale-a-Bration, I will host a fun free event fo you, complete with free door prizes and make-n-takes!

As always at your show, let's work together to create a fun time for you and your friends.  Do you want me to focus on; cards, scrapbooking, My Digital Studio, home decor or gifts.  Contact me to reserve your night – and let's get the party started!

This could be one of your make-n-takes.  It's really a simple card showcased by the gorgeous paper that is a FREE item during Sale-a-Bration!  Everyday Enchantment has me very enchanted!  I paired it with a little ribbon accent and a few flowers from the Boho Blossoms punch.  The greeting is stamped on the banner from the Take it to Heart stamp set.  

Enjoy! 

So, if you attended my classes this week, you heard that Apothecary Art is one of my new favorite stamp sets – I know it is a little out of my normal "love" category but, a girl can always adjust can't she?  So, you may be surprised that one of the favorite cards I have made with new things from the Occasions Mini Catalog is today's post.   It is one I made for a special swap coming up at Stampin' Up!'s leadership conference in a couple of weeks (San Antonio here I come!).

Don't you wish you were swapping with me?   The main stamp set on this card is called Bordering on Romance.  I also used the DSP that you get free during Sale-a-Bration!   It's called Everyday Enchantment (hint: I'm on my second package of it!).  And the best part – it's free!  I also used the new framelets dies (lovin' those too).   

This post seems to be all about things I am lovin' and I haven't even mentioned my BFF and hubby.  Yes, I love him tons too.  We recently celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary.  I couldn't ask for a better partner.  And he sure loves when all of you come over for classes. . . . the girls at class last night gave him a bit of teasing – and he gave it right back. 

Make sure you are checking out my classes – they are all updated through the first part of March.  You can see them on my facebook or on the events tab here on my website. 

Blessings to you!