When I was preparing for hostess clubs this week, I wanted to show a "bunch" of samples using this set so that I could show my customers the versatility of this set.  When I created this card, I loved the look.  While it's simple, the boldness of it just catches my eye. . . . don't you agree with me?

I used the same technique I described a couple of days ago to create the interest at the top of the card.  The only difference is that I used the Adorning Accents Edgelit.  The stem is from the Sweetheart stamp set – dig it out as it was a favorite a few years ago and goes so perfectly with this set!  I finished it off with the Springtime Vintage DSP and an Everyday Enchantment brad – 2 of the free items from Sale-a-Bration! 

I also want to call your attention to the greeting on this card.  It is from the Loving Thoughts stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  What I love about this greeting set is;

• It is available in a digital download – and will be a great addition to My Digital Studio pages
• It's a little out of the ordinary but, is perfect for cards where I want something just a bit different than "happy birthday", "have a great day", etc.  

Hope you enjoyed this card as much as I did – and if you did, why not may someone's day.  Be a Daymaker!   How do you do that?  Well – make 2 of these cards – one for you and one for a friend and pop it in the mail.  Then sit back and imagine the look on your friends face and the warm fuzzy feeling they will have when they receive this gorgeous card!

Blessings!

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!

Here's a few questions for you to think about;

• Do you love preserving memories of your kids, family, trips and those special times you have had?
• Scrapbooking is something that you've thought about or dabble at but, don't have time?
• Is it too much work to get everything out and then put all of your supplies away after only a few pages done?

Well, I may have an answer or two for you.  First, starting today, you can order an express version of My Digital Studio FREE for 30 days!  It's not hard to use, doesn't come with the mess or fuss.  And you can create beautiful pages and albums in just a few moments!  I love the instant gratification!  You can print single pages or a whole book.  This page is part of a calendar I create every year for my prince.  It's commemorating our Stampin' Up! trip to Alaska!

If you are looking for a girls weekend away – time to get a little scrapbooking done – then I have a solution for that too!  My friend Beth has secured Liberty Lodge near Mora for a weekend scrap retreat – of course you can work on anything you like!  It's a great price – $158 for lodging and food!  Give me a call for more info!  Only a couple of spots left!

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!

Oh, how I love thee!   I've always wanted to do something like this – now with the framelits hearts, we can!  If you haven't yet seen these beauties from the Occasions Mini Catalog – you have to check them out! 

I used the 3rd from the smallest heart to make this wonderful Valentine treat – filled with a nummy sucker! 

You could easily whip some of these up for Valentine treats!  Come and check it out at my hostess clubs;  This month, there are 3 opportunities;  Wed, Feb 1, Thurs, Feb 2, and Tuesday Feb 7.  Sale-a-Bration is continuing so make sure you get in on the biggest sale of the Stampin' Up! year!

Blessings!

When I first saw this bird in the Occasions Mini Catalog, I didn't think I cared much for him (or her).  But, as usual, I saw some cute samples and then it was over.  Today for my Big Shot Blast, my customer Karen and I had a chance to play with it.  Here is what we created.

We made this bird to hang in the window so, it is reversible.  Isn't he cute?  We used chipboard covered with paper from The Attic Boutique DSP from the Occasions Mini Catalog  p 23. (here's another thing – this paper didn't catch my eye too much in the catalog – but, in person, it is so much better!).  You need 1 body and 2 wings.  For the eye we used the Twitterpated buttons from the mini (p 12).  We added pearls and Pool Party Seam Binding bows to finish him/her off.  So fun! 

If you've never used chipboard, here's a few hints for you;

• It's best to adhere your paper to the chipboard prior to die cutting it.
• You can cut the chipboard with your guillotene type cutter
• The best adhesive to use to adhere paper to the chipboard is the Tombow multi-purpose glue.  This glue has a fine point end as well as an end that has a "glue spreader" on it. 

Make sure you check back this week for more great ideas!

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!