December is flying by...

Hey there fellow stampers,

December is going by so fast. However, I must admit, I'm ready for the kids to be on Winter Break and to have a relaxing Jammie Day. Ohhh....I can hear a Jammie and Craft day in my near future! I've had a couple of workshops this month and I wanted to post a couple of pics of the cards we made. Enjoy!

The "Merry and Bright" sentiment is kind of shiny because of the glare from the flash. The sentiment was stamped in Cherry Cobbler then heat embossed with Clear Embossing powder.

I really love the colors on this card. The Early Espresso and Marina Mist go so well together. This is a pretty and simple card. It's a great one to use if you are going to mass produce. I just love the bling!

This bottom pic is a package of "Snowman Soup." I don't remember where I got the idea from but I made a few of these this week and gave them away to the guests at the workshops. They are so cute! It's basically a clear cello bag which contains a Hot Chocolate Packet, a Hershey Kiss, a small Candy Cane, and a baggie of small marshmellows (Freeze Dried Snowballs). I cut the Old Olive Card Stock with the Top Note Die cute then embossed it using the Big Shot. Then I wrapped some retired ribbon around the top (to cover the staple) and tied on a little note about the Snowman Soup. My kids saw me making these and got so excited. So, of course I let them enjoy some Snowman Soup too!

Have a wonderful Christmas and a Joyful New Years!

~Ness

Online Extravaganza is Coming!!!

The Online Extravaganza is Coming!!

The Online Extravaganza, our annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season, begins Monday, November 21, 2011, and continues through Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

Savings include...FREE digital downloads valued at $40 when you buy My Digital Studio Express, 60 percent off select Designer Fabrics, and 30 percent off an exclusive ribbon bundle!

And...there will be two items on sale for 24 hours only (November 21, 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM [MT]) - so make sure you don't miss the first 24 hours of the Online Extravaganza!

These deals are available online and with customer and workshop orders.  To see them all and take advantage of the savings...

Log in on Monday, November 21, to my Online Store, look around, find out what the two special items are and then place your Holiday Online Extravaganza order!

Note: When you place your qualifying order on my Demonstrator Business Website you will be eligible for all the usual hostess benefits.

Pics of Holiday Cards

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to share a few pics with you. Two of the projects were used at two recent workshops. The other two were just for fun.

 I cased this stocking card from another Stampin' Up Demonstrator. I just can't remember which one right now. Sorry. It was simple to make and it's super cute. I used the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die and the Dear Santa stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog to make this card. If you are looking for a card to easily mass produce, this one is it.

 For this card, I used the Rhinestone Jewels, Silver Embossing powder and Decorative Label punch.

 For this card, I used the Decorative label and Boho Blossoms punches.The stamp set I used was Merry and Type.

I think this card is too cute. I colored it using blender pens and ink. I used the Polar Party stamp set. The sentiment was embossed with Pewter embossing powder.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Great Month of Promotions!

Whoo Hoo! This a Fabuous Month of Promotions at Stampin' Up. The following promotions are for the month of October 2011. October 31st is the last day to take part of the following promotions.

 Get a FREE Stamp Set!

That's right! During October, buy two Simply Sent Card Kits and get a coordinating stamp set for FREE! This is a perfect item for those of you who are just getting into paper crafting. The cards are pre-cut and scored. There is a variety to pick from. All you have to do is embellish them with the included embellishments. The stamp is separate.Click HERE to go to my site to see the different Simply Sent Kits and Stamp sets that are part of this promotion.

All I have to say about this Promotion is, "WOW!" Seriously, is this not the best Ever?! If you sign up to be a Stampin' Up Demonstrator, this month, you get a FREE Big Shot! Yup, you got that right. A FREE BIG SHOT! The Standard Starter Kit is only $175 (valued more than $345). If you were to buy the Big Shot, aside from this promotion, it costs $99.95.  If you sign up to be a demonstrator this month, you get the Standard Starter Kit and Big Shot for $175 (plus tax and SH). The cost for both, without this promotion, would be about $274.95 ($175 + $99.95). Also, the Standard Starter Kit is valued at over $345. How can you not sign up? You also have the option of receiving up to $100 in FREE Stampin' Up products instead of getting the Big Shot. I wish they had this promotion when I signed up! :0)

If you have questions about what is entailed in being a demonstrator or are ready to sign up, send me an email or phone call and I will help you get started. I know there are a few of you I have spoken to who are in Love with the Big Shot and it's on your list. This is the perfect opportunity to get one. Plus, once your on my team of Stampin' Up Demonstrators, we get to meet and do some training and paper crafting together. Hey, that should seal the deal for ya! Heee Heee! Click HERE for more details.

Pumpkin Card

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Open Craft Night

I hope all of you are having a Fabulous Summer! It seems like it has been a whirlwind. The boys and I have been gone a lot this Summer. It seems like I am constantly trying to "catch up." It will be nice when they go back to school the end of this month. I think I'm more excited than they are.

I've just re-organized my craft room and I'm super excited about it. It is so much more user friendly. I just need to get my husband to hang a few things in here for me. I would do it myself but the power tools needed to get the job done, and I, are not friends. The last time I tried to hang curtains I ended up putting a big hole in the wall. Oooops! It's so funny, my boys (5 &6 yrs old) walked into my craft room and were in shock as to how clean it was. Let's just say, I usually have a few projects I'm working on at one time and I'm not always great about putting stuff away. Ya know, just in case I might need it for another upcoming project. Ha!

As August starts to come to an end, I am finishing up with one last Summer time Stampin' Up gathering. On Tuesday, August 23, 2011 I am having an "Open Craft Night" from 6-10pm. Basically, it's a night for all you new and old papercrafters to come hang out and work on some of your own personal projects. Just bring your cardstock, ink, stamp set, adhesive, etc.. and we can share ideas and inspiration. I will share my punches, stamps and Big Shot with ya. Even if you are a "New" papercrafter or simply curious as to what this stuff is all about, come and check things out. I will get you working on something simple and cute.

The cost is totally FREE! (See......there is no reason for you not to come)

I will have some light snacks and beverages for ya. I'm also working on some cute lil' gifts to give the attendees. My brain is overflowing with ideas right now!

Have a Great rest of the week and I hope to see you next Tuesday!

~Ness

Stampin' Up Convention 2011

I had the glorious opportunity to attend the Stampin' Up Convention this year in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is my 2nd year attending and I was just as blown away this year as the previous year.
There was so much to see and do. I took too many pics to place on my blog so I decided to pick a few of my favorites. These were taken of the " Flirtatious Product Suite." I love the bright and playful colors. It just puts me in a Happy mood. This product suite can be found in the New Idea Book and Catalog that was just released this July (pg.126).

I really liked the fans (in the pic below). They are so cute. I wish I had a spot in my house where I could display something like that (without the kids touching it).


One of the first things we do on the first day of convention is go pick up our bags. At check in, we were handed a Beautiful Black bag with embroidered flowers. I updated my profile pic with one that was taken of me at Convention (holding my black bag). We were also handed a few stamp sets, to place in our bag, and use at our make-n-take session.

By the time Convention was over and I had to pack up my suitcase, I was worried all my FREE stuff would not fit. Luckily I had left some room in my suitcase for all the wonderful stuff I got to take home.

Overall, Convention was amazing and I am looking forward to next year!