I'm totally doing the Happy Dance today!

I was just exchanging text messages with my upline, (the Fabulous Alicia), telling her I had just registered for the 2011 Stampin' Up Convention. I am soooo excited. I went with Alicia last year and I was blown away from the very beginning of Convention up the very last second of Convention last year. Alicia and I are heading back to Utah, this Summer, to celebrate with our fellow paper crafters. Let me tell ya....Stampin' Up knows how to throw a party! Really, it's more like a 4 day long party. I was exhausted at the end. I am looking forward to spending time with my crafting pal at Convention this year. So, onto business: As most of you know, I have moved away from Riverside to a Beautiful city called Camarillo. I absolutely love it here. The weather is gorgeous. The people are extremely nice. I've met a group of Moms at my sons Kindergarten who are awesome. I know some of you ladies may be reading this right now. Thank you for welcoming me to the neighborhood. My family and I really appreciate how sweet and welcoming you have all been. :0) I am going to try and get my business out to the neighborhood this month. I am eager to share what I love! I know papercrafting is not for everyone, so if you are not interested, I won't be offended at all....but ......I may try to get to come over for a class or two. Once you make a cute card or scrapbook page, you may be hooked. That's how it all started for me.

Spring is Blossoming

Stampin up is running a special for the month of April (1st- 30th), called Spring is Blossoming. The stamp set is so cute and it coordinates with XL Decorative Label punch. The Paisley Petals Designer paper is full of Vibrant Spring colors. Now, you need to know that these two items are "sneak peek" items. After April (when the Special is over), they will not be available until the New 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog comes out on July 1, 2011.

Details: You can order the Four Frames Stamp Set (clear or wood) and/or the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper with a $20 minimum purchase or get them FREE when you host a $350 workshop (pre tx,SH).

Click HERE and you will be re-directed to my Stampin' Up site to see the Special. You gotta check it out, it's too cute to miss!

I've pre-ordered both the Stamp set and the Paisley Petals paper. I actually have them sitting on my craft table and they are screaming for me to open them. I think Today is the Day! See now, that is one of the benefits to being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, you get to pre-order the new stuff and play with it before it's available to the general public. If you are interested in becoming a Demonstrator or simply have questions about it, feel free to call or email me.

Have a Fabulous Day!!!!

~Ness

April is almost here...

I am enjoying my craft room sooooo much! Thank you to my hubby!






Cardstock: Crumb cake, Ridding Hood Red.
DSP: First Edition
Ink: Crumb Cake, Ridding Hood Red, Basic Black
Stamp set: Clearly for You


Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Ridding Hood Red, Very Vanilla
DSP: First Edition
Ink: Crumb Cake, Ridding Hood Red, Basic Black
Stamp Set: Clearly for You
Punches: Boho Blossoms Extra Large, Scallop Edge Border

Cardstock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Ridding Hood Red

Ink: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Ridding Hood Red

Stamp Set: Notably Ornate

Xtras: Basic Pearl Jewels, Jumbo Eyelets in Pewter, Crochet Trim Victoria 5/8" ribbon

Embossing Folder: Textured Impressions Vintage Wallpaper (used with the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine)

I still cannot believe how fast time has flown this year. My lil' guy will be 5yrs old next month. WOW! I just got him registered for Kindergarten this AM. How weird. I know he will have a blast, just like his big brother.

I'm sitting here in my craft room remembering all the good times I had, with my dear friends, before we moved. It's soooo true....you don't realize what you have until you don't have it anymore. I really miss my dear friends! A note from me to you......make the time to spend with your friends. It could be something like meeting up with a fellow papercrafter (my favorite times) doing what you love, having a cup of coffee, meeting at the park with the kids after school, or even simply just dropping by to say, "Hi." Don't feel like you have to clean your house and get all prettied up, just have a friend over and forget everything else. Nobody cares if you emptied the dishwasher, folded the pile of clothes in the laundry basket, etc. I wish I had invested more time with my friends before I moved. Just know how much I cherish you all even if I'm not in the same city. Just do me a favor and simply love, cherish and respect your dear friendships because you never know what life is going to toss ya.

OK....on to business...HA! I have a couple of cards to share with you. The first two are 3x3 Note cards. They are simple and cute. I made the 3rd card (The black one) for my hubby. I'm going to mail it to him at his work. I am so proud of him and all of the sacrafices he has made for our family. He is a wonderful man!

Enjoy your weekend!!!

~Ness

Finally Settled and Unpacked!

Hi Everyone,



We are finally settled into our new home. I unpacked my craft area this week and had the time to make a few cards. I am in such a Happy Place right now. If only you could see the smile on my face! :0) I have to set the timer on my phone so I don't forget to pick up my kids at school. I often loose track of time when I am crafting away.


A little reminder on the Sale-a-bration Promotion that is going on right now and will end on March.31st, 2010 (next Thursday). How can I earn FREE Stamps, you ask???

Sale-a-bration

There are 3 Easy Ways.....

(1) Spend $50 (pre TX/S&H)and earn (1) Free Sale-a-bration product of your choice. Note: you get one Free Sale-a-bration set for every $50 you spend. So, if you spend $100, you get to choose 2 Free Stamp sets.
(2) Host a workshop of at least $300 and earn (1) Free Sale-a-bration product in addtion to the generous hostess benefits
(3) Join Stampin' Up by becoming a demonstrator during Sale-a-bration and get 15% off your Starter Kit. Plus, get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in Free products.

If you are just now getting into papercrafting (card making, scrapbooking,etc.) make sure to subscribe to my Stampin' Up Newsletter (via my Stampin'Up site) and this blog to get updates on Promotions, Ideas and Examples to get your "Mojo" going.

Click HERE for more info.

Card Stock: Garden Green, Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake
Ink: Crumb Cake, Garden Green
Accessory: Linen thread
Stamp set: Growing Green

Card Stock: Garden Green, Not Quite Navy, Crumb Cake Whisper White

Ink: Crumb Cake

Accessory: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Very Vanilla Brad, Mini Library Clip

Stamp set: Simple Friendship

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Garden Green

Designer Series Paper: Woodland Walk
Ink: Garden Green, Crumb Cake

Accessory: 5/8" Satin Ribbon in Very Vanilla
Punch: Scallop Trim Border
Stamp Set: Simple Friendship

Card Stock: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Rose Red

Designer Series Paper: First Edition

Ink:Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Pear Pizzaz

Accessory: Linen thread,

Stamp Set: Bliss (in the current Sale-a-bration Catalog)

I hope you all have a Fabulous Day and are able to get some "You Time" in to do some Crafting!

New Card Creations

I've recently had a lot of time to do "what I love!" and this is what I came out with. Enjoy!

I made this card and box set to give my girlfriend for her Birthday. I was inspired by the card on pg.10 of the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. I really liked the colors and they are a reflection of my girlfriends natural style.

The stamp sets I used were Punch Potpourri and Afterthoughts (both are hostess, level 1). The punches were Full Heart Punch and Boho Blossoms. The treat box was made using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and Fancy Favor Die (need to use with the Big Shot).

I later filled the box with Chocolate Heart Candies.

I made this card for another girlfriend. I think this shabby chic style totally reflects her style. I used the Framed Tulips Ebossing Folder, a small Beveled Windowpane and First Edition DSP (all items are in the Occasions Mini Catalog).

This card was made with the Bliss Stamp Set (Sale-a-bration catalog), Beautiful Wings Embosslit (use w/Big Shot) and an Antique Brad.

This card was made using the Clearly For You (Occasions Mini Catalog) and Bliss (Sale-a-bration Catalog)Stamp sets, Scallop Trim Border Punch and Designer Label Punch. I also used the Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware and a Basic Jewel on the top of the crown.

This card was made using the Notes and Details Stamp Set (Occasions Mini Catalog), Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Square Lattice Embssing Folder and Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (used w/Big Shot).

The Sale-a-bration has arrived!

This is one of my favorite times of the year, other than Christmas. Every year, Stampin' Up releases a "Sale-a-bration" catalog. This years catalog was just released and runs from January 25-March 31,2011. For those of you who are familiar with the Sale-a-bration period, you must be as excited as me. If you are not familiar with how it all works, let me explain.....

During the above listed time frame, there are three (3) easy ways to earn FREE Stampin' Up Products:


(1) Spend $50 and earn one (1) free Sale-A-Bration product of your choice.



(2) Host a workshop of atleast $300 (net sales before S&H,tx) and earn (1) one free Sale-A-Bration product in addition to the generous hostess benefits.

(3) Join Stampin' Up by becoming a demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration and get 15% off your Starter Kit. Plus, get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in free products.



You can view the Sale-A-Bration Catalog online by clicking here.


If you are interested in hosting a workshop, let me give you an idea of what you, as the hostess, are eligible to receive if you host a $300 workshop:

• $35 in free product
• (1) One free Level 1 or Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set
• and.....(1) free Sale-a-bration product
  

Sounds good, huh? Well, if you are interested in hosting a workshop, call or email me and I will put it together for you!

New Year with lots to do!

I just checked my Blog and saw my last entry was in September. WOW! I guess I've been a bit busy since then. There have been a lot of changes going on with our Household. We sold our house, in October, which was sooo sad. We also sold our Sailboat. Then we moved into an Apartment. Now, keep in mind, this is all in anticipation of a possible job relocation for my hubby. My hubby starts his new job in a different County this coming Monday. Which means, we have been house hunting for a little bit. I think we found one. Wish us luck!

As far as papercrafting.....I've not done any since I think....September or October. Pretty sad. I went from having my craft room to only taking a small amount of SU stuff with me to the Apartment. I organized my goods about 3 weeks ago but have not found the time (or space) to use it. That is a goal for me right now. I really, really need some craft time! I am definately going to be on a mission this month.

I don't have any photos to share with you at this time. However, once I do....I will make sure to post them.

I do, however, have a Stampin' Up Special to share with you.


Filled with Love Promotion
Promotion dates: Dec.17, 2010 - January 24, 2011

You will get a FREE Package of Itty Bitty Buttons when you purchase the Filled with Love Bundle.

Item#124380 (Wood Mounted) for $32.90
Items#124381 (Clear Mount) for $26.90

Simply click HERE to be redirected to my Stampin' Up page to see more details.

NEW CATALOGS
I've updated my site to reflect the new Occasions Mini Catalog (Jan.4,2011 - Apr.30, 2011). The Sale-a-Bration Catalog will not be effective until Jan.25, 2011 and will run until Mar. 31, 2011.

The New Holiday Mini Catalog is HERE!

All I can say is.....WOW! There are so many Cute and Beautiful things in this New Holiday Mini. Can you believe they have fabric that matches the Designer Series Paper, Ink and even Buttons?? Yea, it's amazing! You HAVE to check out this Mini. If you like making your Holiday cards or just need some ideas......look no further, the Holiday Mini is for You!

Another thing, I am so excited about the Craft Tote Recruiting Promotion! The Tote is very cute. I actually bought one at Convention this year. I can fit so many things in it. Hey...there is also Designer Series Paper that matches the Tote. Yea...Really!!! Check out all the details below.

Dates: September 1, 2010 - October 18, 2010 (or until supplies last)

Details: New Recruits who join Stampin' Up, as a demonstrator, during the promotion period will receive a FREE Craft Tote (value: $39.95) with the purchase of their starter kit.

Go to my Stampin' Up site for more details. Click HERE.

Have a wonderful evening and have a great Holiday weekend!

~Ness