Family Is So Important

I am so thankful for the support that my family gives my Stampin' Up! business. They know that is saleabration is a very busy time and that I am gone more than normal. We took our son's to the pet store on Saturday. I had a day off and we just hung out doing whatever the guys wanted to do. My sweet hubby wanted to go to Sams to taste all the samples. Men are so funny! This picture is adorable. This little puppy looks like he is talking to Noah. I asked Noah what he said. "Tell your mom to take me home!?" I am sure that is exactly what the liitle huy said. However, we already have 3 dogs.

We had our first s now fall on Sunday. Here are a couple of pictures of how much snow we received. My sweetie took me to my workshop because he didn't want me to drive and then he came back and picked me up. How awesome is that? I don't have any Stampin pictures to share today. Stay tuned!

Valentines Day OOPS

I had 4 classes this past weekend getting everyone ready for Valentines day. Last night my sweetie & I were watching TV and he presents me with a box of chocolates and a card. He couldn't wait! He's so cute. Every Holiday he gets so excited that he never waits to give me my present. My response was Thank you and in my mind I am thinking OOPS. I was so busy getting everyone else ready for Valentines Day that I forgot about my sweet hubby & the kids. Of course, when everybody went to bed I stayed up making their cards. Nothing like the last minute. I have had the Love Letterpress plate for months now and have never used it. I really like the Letterpress Plats they just give your project that extra special touch. The card with the Grosgrain ribbon is the one that I made for both of my boys. The Whisper White card with the Cherry Cobbler topper is the one that i made for my sweet hubby. I hope he likes it. Happy Valentines Day!

Stamp of The Month Club

Stamp of The Month Club

BFF- Available in clear and wood mount


All orders are due today for the Stamp of the Month club. Place your order through my website www.stampwithfriends.stampinup.net and the stamp set will be mailed directly to you. I will email you 3 card ideas for you to use as inkspiration. This club will run for a year. You do not have to participate each month. However, I reward you for doing so. This is great for my long distance customers.

3 months participation- FREE Dimensionals-
6 months participation- FREE Stamp Pad-
9 months participation- FREE Ala Carte Stamp-
12 months participation- FREE Stamp set (valued at $14.95- your choice)

Try My Digital Studio FREE!!

Have you heard about our new FREE 30-day trial of My Digital Studio Express? It’s something to talk about! This ongoing offer gives people full access to the software, content, and professional print options for 30 days. Tell your friends that they can try it before they buy it!

We’re also Sale-A-Brating with two exclusive My Digital Studio CDs you can earn for FREE—both packed with digital bliss! The One Big Sale-A-Bration CD contains all the new Sale-A-Bration products in a digital format. It’s a must-have for any digital designer! The second CD—Piece of Cake—is perfect for any party. And who doesn’t love a party? We all need birthday cards, invitations, décor, and favors, and this CD has what you need to create endless party projects.

More Swaps From Leadership

Here are 2 more of my favorites from Leadership. Stay tuned next week for pictures of San Antonio.

Leadership Swaps

Here are some of my favorite Swaps that I received at Leadership. I love swapping! It is one of my favorite parts at these events and of course Prize Patrol!

Leadership Gifts

My friend Ruth Murphy made this cork board for me. Isn't it awesome? I love it!.
My friend Kathy Seals made this cup for me. This would make an awesome Hostess gift. I love the friendship that I have formed through Stampin. These are 2 very special ladies!

My Gifts From Leadership

This is the bag that we received at Leadership. It is a Sneak Peak of some new fabric coming in the near future. It also came with a matching notebook cover. Notice my Cold meds on the right of the picture? I caught the worst cold on Thursday morning. Thankfully my sweetheart went and picked me up my cold necessities. I don't know what I would have done if he wasn't there.

Leadership Samples

I am back from Leadership in San Antonio and we had an AMAZING time!! I met so many of my Stampin' Up! Idols and made lots of new friends. We visited family while we were in San Antonio. My Husband is originally from San Antonio and his family still lives there. We have ben married for 20 years and this was my first trip to see his extended family. My wonderful in laws drove our boys from Virginia to Texas to save on air fare. Aren't they sweet?

I learned lots, and won lots of FREEBIES!! I got sick with the worst head cold ever on Thursday but I promise I will shae pictures for the next couple of weeks.

Saleabration starts TODAY!!!!!!!! This is my FAVORITE time of the year! If you have not scheduled your workshop- Contact me! My calendar is filling up fast!

My Digital Studio

My goal this year is to play around with My Digital Studio so that I can get caught up on my Scrapbook pages. It is such a wonderful program. You can use it to make flyers, cards, scrapbooks and more. I made this card this morning it features Harley (my brother's dog). Isn't he adorable?

Intro To Stamping

Yesterday I had my Introduction To Stamping Class. This is a class that answers all of your Stamping questions and you get to make a couple of projects. My Stamp Club ladies were still here when I started my next class. They were admiring the new Saleabration catalog. I love my stampers they did all my work for me. They shared how much fun we all have and how great our products are. What the benefits are with Stampin' Up! How much they love Stamping with me. I love these ladies!! They are so sweet! My stampers are the reason I love my job! I love Stampin with Friends!!

Sneak Peak

Here are 2 more Sneak Peaks from the new MINI!!

Sneak Peak

I finally had some time to prepare for my January Classes & Clubs. I love the new Doily Die that we are getting in the new mini. I still need to do my swaps for Leadership in San Antonio. I think I am going to take a day to just play with all of my new goodies.

New Year-New Clubs- New Classes!!

Big Shot Delivery

Jan 6th 6-7PM

If you ordered a Big Shot through my Layaway Club. Your Big Shots are ready for pick up. We will meet for a quick tutorial and create an easy project using some new products from the mini.



Chics and Chocolate

JAN 6 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Bring your girlfriends and come to my Girls Night Out. I will have 2 cards for you to make that have already been pre-cut and feature product from the new mini catalog.
RSVP by January 1st

Also, I will give each attendee a sneak peak at the Saleabration catalog.
Anyone who books a workshop or joins a Club will be entered into a drawing for a Door Prize.

I will also have retired items for sale! And of course Chocolate!

Stamp Club/Technique Club/ Layaway Club

JAN 8 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Our monthly Stamp Clubs will be meeting today to make 2 projects and place your minimum order. Each month someone will earn the Hostess Benefits. If you are interested in joining a club then contact me for details.

stampinwithfriends@gmail.com

Bring your own adhesive- I will have some available for purchase



Intro to Stamping

JAN 8 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Never stamped? Want to start? Come learn the basics of stamping! Please RSVP by 1/4th

Cost FREE

Holy Cow_ Check out the Clearance Rack

I am amazed at some of the specials in the Clearance Rack this morning. They have older style punches for less than $10.00. Big Shot Dies, Designer Paper. There is a list of items attached below. These are first come first serve. When they sell out, they will be gone at that amazing price. Place your order 24 hours a day www.stampwithfriends.stampinup.net

Happy Shopping Everyone!!!

Red Stampin' Write Marker $1.29 100075
1-3/8 Inch Square Punch $9.59 103375
1/2 Inch Circle Punch $3.59 104390
1-1/4 Inch Square Punch $9.59 104400
1-3/8 Inch Circle Punch $9.59 104401
1-1/4 Inch Circle Punch $9.59 104403
Word Window Punch $9.59 105090
Stampin' Pastels $9.99 105542
Tag Punch $9.59 105934
Real Red 12X12 Card Stock $2.99 106545
Ticket Corner Punch $4.19 107214
3/4 Inch Circle Punch $6.59 107217
Large Oval Punch $9.59 107305
Small Ribbon Keepers $4.79 107634
Medium Ribbon Keepers $6.39 107635
Large Ribbon Keepers $7.59 107636
Small Tag Punch $9.59 108264
5-Petal Flower Punch $9.59 109041
Scallop Circle Punch $9.59 109043
3/16 Inch Corner Rounder Punch $4.19 109047
Certainly Celery 5/8 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon $3.19 109050
Real Red 5/8 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon $3.19 109052
Very Vanilla 5/8 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon $3.19 109055
Pretty In Pink 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.79 109067
Very Vanilla 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.79 109071
Trio Flower Punch $9.59 109183
Scallop Circle Punch $9.59 109877
3/16 Inch Corner Punch $4.19 109969
1-1/4 Inch Circle Punch $9.59 110104
1-3/8 Inch Circle Punch $9.59 110105
3/4 Inch Circle Punch $6.59 110107
Small Tag Punch $9.59 110113
Tag Punch $9.59 110114
Boho Blossoms Punch $9.59 110711
Riding Hood Red 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $1.39 111365
Fresh-Cut Notes $3.59 111882
1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch $9.59 112004
Scallop Square Punch $9.59 112081
Wide Oval Punch $9.59 112082
Scallop Edge Punch $9.59 112091
Curly Label Punch $9.59 112208
Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper (Hostess Level 1) $2.59 112474
5 Petal Flower Punch $9.59 112829
Hearts Set Sizzlits Die 4-Pack $7.99 113448
Go Go Boots Sizzlits Alphabet Die Set $27.99 113450
Circle 3-D Ornament $7.99 113472
5 Point 3-D Star $7.99 113473
Pennant Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Die $15.99 113483
Baskets & Blooms Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Die $15.99 113484
Birds & Blooms Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die 4-Pack $8.79 113485
Boho Blossoms Punch $9.59 113651
Scallop Square Punch $9.59 113653
Eyelet Border Punch $9.59 113692
Full Heart Punch $9.59 113693
Heart To Heart Punch $9.59 113694
Decorative Accent Bigz Die $7.99 114523
Flower Blossom Sizzlits Die $1.99 114530
Card, Telephone & Address Bigz Clear Die $7.99 114532
Flower Bigz Clear Die $7.99 114534
Scallop Oval Punch $9.59 114889
Large Oval Punch $9.59 115156
Scallop Oval Punch $9.59 115429
Look Here Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Die $17.19 115966
Joyful Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die $2.19 115973
Curves Ahead Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die $2.19 115974
Elegant Notes $3.99 116450
Jumbo Snowflake Punch $9.59 116628
Butterfly Punch $9.59 116629
Modern Label Punch $9.59 116630
Table Setting Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Die $17.19 116819
Merry Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die $4.79 116820
O Christmas Tree Stampin' Up! Bigz Xl Popup Die $17.19 116822
Merry Details Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die $2.19 116823
Simply Adorned Chain 34" $5.19 116853
Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper $3.99 117159
Love Letter Designer Series Paper $3.99 117162
Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper $3.99 117167
Beary Hoppy Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die $2.39 117327
Woodland Walk Designer Series Paper $3.99 117389
Pawsitively Prints Ii Designer Series Paper $3.99 117396
Wicked Fun Specialty Designer Series Paper $4.79 117400
Eyelet Border Punch $9.59 117402
Heart To Heart Punch $9.59 117403
Butterfly Punch $9.59 117404
1-3/4 Inch Circle Punch $9.59 117405
Word Window Punch $9.59 117406
Kooky Spooky Stampin' Up! Originals Die $7.59 117979
Beary Merry Stampin' Up! Originals Die $7.59 117980
Beary Boy Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die $2.39 117981
Beary Girl Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die $2.39 117982
Pawsitively Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die $4.79 117983
Lil' Paws Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die $4.79 117984
Beary Lovely Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die $2.39 117987
Tree Decorations Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Die $2.19 118140
Good Times Simply Scrappin' Kit $7.99 118706
Sweet Hello Simply Sent Kit $4.79 118710
Elegant Engravings Simply Sent Kit $4.79 118711
Double Cog Xl Punch $10.79 118873
Holly & Jolly Colored Rub-Ons $3.19 119249
Certainly Celery 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.39 119255
Night Of Navy 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.39 119258
Rich Razzleberry 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.39 119259
Pretty In Pink 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.39 119260
Whisper White 1/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.39 119262
Daffodil Delight 5/8 Inch Satin Ribbon $3.59 119750
Pumpkin Pie 5/8 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon $2.79 119760
Daffodil Delight 5/8 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon $2.79 119761
Real Red 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.79 119763
Pumpkin Pie 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.79 119765
Old Olive 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.79 119767
Red Polka Dot 12 X 12 Inch Designer Printed Album $7.99 119809
Green Leaves 12 X 12 Inch Designer Printed Album $7.99 119812
Houndstooth 12 X 12 Inch Designer Printed Album $7.99 119832
Night Of Navy 5/8 Inch Grosgrain Ribbon $2.79 119954
Early Espresso 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.79 119964
Rich Razzleberry 3/8 Inch Taffeta Ribbon $2.79 119966
Vintage Type Rub-Ons $2.79 119975
Play Date Gusseted Envelopes $2.39 120434
Lap Of Luxury Designer Series Paper $3.99 120436
Something Special - Simply Sent Kit $2.39 120806
Watercolor Wonder - New Color Kit $11.99 120949
Stampin Pastels New Color Kit $5.99 120963
1 Inch Clear Tinsel Trim $3.19 120993
5/8 Inch Silver Tinsel Trim $3.19 120994
Deck The Halls Big Designer Buttons $3.59 121002
We Wish You A Merry Christmas Stampin' Sound Card $1.19 121007
Candy Cane Big Designer Buttons $1.79 121718
Love Impressions Specialty Designer Series Paper $4.79 121780
Botanical Gazette Designer Series Paper $3.99 121783
Medallion Medley Simply Sent Kit $4.79 121788
Sweet Stitches 8X8 Inch Designer Printed Album $5.99 121802
Rustic 8X8 Inch Designer Printed Album $5.99 121803
Vintage Flowers Adornments $2.39 121879
Baja Breeze Glass Glitter $1.59 121883
Daffodil Delight Pom Pom Trim $2.59 121885
Love Impressions Rub-Ons $1.59 121886
Sweet Stitches Rub-Ons $1.59 121887
Ice Cream Parlor Paper & Accents Pack $3.19 122242
Springtime Vintage Big Designer Buttons $3.59 122301
Sweet Stitches Big Designer Buttons $3.59 122302
Full Speed Ahead Jumbo Wheel $3.39 122323
Melon Mambo Pom Pom Trim $2.59 123322
Tangerine Tango Pom Pom Trim $2.59 123323
Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon And Button Pack $3.19 123529
Love Patterns Designer Series Paper $1.99 124156
Christmas Keepsake Special Offer $11.97 129024

Stamp Club

These are the 3 Gift Card Holders that we made at our Stamp Club/Gift Card Class this weekend. I cased the one with the stocking punch from Stampin Connection. Stampin Connection is our online gallery of ideas submitted by Demonstrators. I had to merge my Stamp Club & Gift Card Class together this month. Everyone is so busy with the Holidays that it was hard to find a date. Speaking of, I have not gone Christmas Shopping yet! Yikes!! I definitley need to get started with our Holiday Festivities. Baking, Christmas Cards (yes, I have not made my own Christmas Cards yet -I have been too busy with Christmas Card Classes),Trimming the Tree and Christmas Shopping. Oh my, I better get on the ball. Have a GREAt week!

Craft Show- Best Seller

This was one of my Best Sellers at the Craft Show I participated in over the weekend. These are just Hershey Nuggets wrapped with some retired DSp. I stamped the Bag Topper with Heard From the Heart. I Love that Stamp Set. Every time I use it I get a positive response from one of my Stampin Friends. It is a Really versatile set. I also punched out a little Glimmer Heart for the topper. I apologize for my lack of posts lately but Craft Fairs keep you really busy.

Cards For Troops

Here are the cards that we made for World Card Making Day. My team and I designed, cut and sent 250 cards including envelopes to the miltary. We had a few Stampin Friends join us. They really had a good time making Christmas Cards for our military to send home to their friends & family. God Bless Our Troops!!

Craft Show

I participated in a craft fair this weekend at Holy Cross Regional School. I met so many amazing people. I have never been to a craft fair with so many people. I did not sit down the entire day. I had so much fun and met a lot of new Stampin Friends. My husband had not planned to stay in the booth with me but because I was so busy he stayed and helped me. He was really suprised out how many people really love to stamp or want to learn to create. The pictures are before the Craft Fair started. I sold out of wrapped chocolates, homemade fudge, Reindeer Food and Santa & Snowman Wrapped Candy Bars. I had to take orders to be delivered. For anyone that ordered from me everything is ready to pick up. I LOVED the fact that I had to take orders. I still have a few Rudolph Spares & Tooth Fairy Tins. If anyone is interested shoot me an email at stampinwithfriends@gmail.com. Have a GREAt week!!

Stampin' Up! Making a Difference

I love being part of a company that has MAKING A DIFFERENCE as one of it’s core values. Thank you Stampin’UP! In addition to Granting a Wish through the Make A Wish Foundation in honor of it’s demonstrators, Stampin’UP! is donating half a million dollars to variety of organizations throughout the United States.





At Stampin’ Up!, we believe in making a difference in the lives of others–whether they’re our demonstrators, our employees, the people who use our products, or children in need of a way to express their creativity.

Since 2005, Stampin’ Up! has been honored to participate in the TODAY Show’s Holiday Toy Drive. This year, Stampin’ Up! will be donating over $500,000 worth of stamping and paper crafting products to the following organizations:

•Action for Boston Community Development Inc.
•Alliance for Children’s Rights
•Boys & Girls Clubs Harford County
•Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
•Community Partners of Dallas – Rainbow Room
•Diocese of Saint Augustine
•Friendship Project
•Help USA
•Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN)
•Kids In Need Foundation
•National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section – The Dignity Project
•Operation Homefront
•Puerto Rican Family Institute
•St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital
•Stephen Siller Foundation/Katrina Fund
•Welcome House
•Youthbuild USA
In conjunction with the donation, Stampin’ Up!’s Shelli Gardner will make an appearance on NBC’s TODAY Show on Tuesday, December 6. We are honored and excited to once again participate in this annual holiday tradition of giving back and making a difference!



STAMPIN’ UP! DONATION ON BEHALF OF DEMONSTRATORS
GRANTS THREE-YEAR-OLD’S WISH


Three-year-old Birklee has a new wooden play set, a play set that she enjoys playing on with her family and friends. The play set helps take her mind off the things that a typical toddler shouldn’t have to be worried about, things like surviving hypoplastic left-heart syndrome (HLHS).

Birklee received the play set through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, when Stampin’ Up! granted her wish. We work with the foundation to grant the wish of at least one child every year, on behalf of our demonstrators and in lieu of an annual Christmas card.

“Through this donation, we hope our demonstrators feel how much we love and appreciate all they do, and that we celebrating our shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of those around us,” says Shelli Gardner.

Stampin’ Up! shares Make-A-Wish’s commitment to children, and we especially appreciate the organization’s desire to “enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.”

Birklee wish has certainly done that. The play set was completed recently, and Birklee and her family and friends celebrated with a fun princess party.