2nd Video, Sympathy Card

Here is a quick Video Tutorial for a Sympathy card. I really need to learn how to edit. Enjoy!

My Favorite Spring Catalog Stamp Set!

As soon as I saw this stamp set in the Spring Catalog. I knew it would be one I would keep forever. I have never seen an Adoption Stamp Set and I love this stamp. I was adopted at the age of 18 months so this really spoke to me. I know I will make my mom a beautiful Mother's Day card with this stamp. I can't wait!!

You can order it in  Wood or Clear.

Don't forget my previous post. If you place an online order through my Website while I am at Leadership January 10th- 12th. I will put your name in the drawing for this FREE bag.

Leadership is coming!

I am so excited next week is our Stampin' Up! Leadership in Sunny Orlando!! We usually get special bags at our stamping events. However, we won't be getting one this year. I made these for some of my stampin friends that will be at Leadership. Aren't they cute? I made these for our Team Parties in December and they were a hit. No sewing involved. Want one? Place an order next week while I am at Leadership Jan 10th - 12th and I will enter your name into the drawing. You will be contacted by email. http://www.stampwithfriends.stampinup.net

Want to purchase one? Please send an email to stampinwithfriends@gmail.com. The cost is $20.00 and includes shipping. US only please. I will email you a PayPal
invoice with an estimated ship date. I will use Stampin' Up! Fabric however I can't take choices of fabric.

Merry Christmas!!

I hope everyone has a Blessed day with their family and friends!! Merry Christmas everyone!

Team Party

Last weekend we had our party in Northern Va. We had our local team party this past week. We. Each made a money holder using all Stampin' Up! Products. We each brought a snack to share and we played dirty Santa. That was a blast!!! I think next year we should also do an ugly Christmas sweater contest.

Here are a few pictures. I have more that will follow later this week. These are the pictures of all us making our fun money holder.

Last minute Gift Wrap

Do you need some last minute gift wrapping ideas? Look how cute and easy this is.

Gift Bag & Card Class

Here is the Gift bag and gift card class that I had last weekend.

Clothespin Wreath

My friend Kathy made one of these recently. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to make it. One side has a Fall/ Thanksgiving theme and the other side has a Christmas theme. I used the Festival of Prints DSP that is in the Holiday Catalog. That little package goes a long way. I have used it for several projects and classes and still have plenty left. That might be the best bargain in the Holiday catalog.

Sorry this picture is so blurred.

Scrapbook Class

Here are some 12x12 layouts I did for a recent Scrapbook Class.

Teacher Gifts

Here are a couple of goodies I made for all the Teachers at our school.
They have been working hard on exams this past week so I am sure that they are going to enjoy a chocolate pick me up.

Gift Tag Class

Here are the Gift tags we made at a recent class. We made 4 of each design. We had a blast making these!

Keeping the Post Office Busy

I have been busy for the past few days addressing Christmas cards to send to all my Stampin Friends. I also made cards for my new Team Members and current Team Members and sent Thank you cards to everyone that placed an order online this month. I love to make cards but I am horrible about sending them out. This was a HUGE accomplishment for me. Now I am off to address cards for our family Christmas cards. I am on a roll!!

25th anniversary catalog sneak peak

Here are some of the projects we made this weekend using new products from the 25th anniversary catalog. some are new Saleabration products.

Team Sparkle Meeting

My Teammates and I drove to Springfield yesterday for our quarterly Team Meeting. We had a blast! Below are a couple of pictures from the event. We exchanged gifts and made 12 projects using new product from the 25th Anniversary catalog. We did a gift swap and played Pollyanna. My bag was stolen a few times. I know what my roommate gifts will be for Leadership.

December Stampin News!

Saleabration is coming!! This is the best time of the year to schedule your own workshop. Earn Extra FREE goodies and have fun with friends! I have several Open Workshop dates Jan-March. Contact me to schedule yours. Don’t want to clean. I have open dates at the church to do your workshop. What is a workshop? It is a group of friends (interested in crafting or not). You would be surprised which one of your friends might like Stamping. They get together and stamp 2 easy fun projects to take home. They place orders out of the catalog and you earn FREE product!! During Saleabration you earn Extra FREE goodies and they earn free product for every $50.00 they spend. Plus for every $50.00 order before shipping and tax you earn a space on my 50/50 Board. When my Board is Full I will draw a name for someone to earn a $50.00 Gift certificate to spend with me. My Board is almost Full so I will be drawing a name soon! J

Check out the Clearance Rack!! They have just added 300 new items!! Stamps, Stamp Pads, Punches, Markers, Ribbon, Big Shot Items and More!!!
These need to be purchased directly from my store because they sell out fast!! They can’t be ordered as Stamp Club items because I can’t guarantee they will be in stock. These are perfect if your family does not know what to buy you. Send them to the store and have it shipped directly to you. How Easy is that? Can we say Easy Button??

www.stampwithfriends.stampinup.net

Click Shop Now!

Sunday is the last day to get the ink pad special! If you want to sign up as a Demonstrator and earn your own discount I would definitely jump on this deal! For $99.00 plus tax (no shipping) you can choose $125.00 in merchandise and you get a FREE color family of ink pads. That is an AMAZING Deal!! Don’t want to sell Stampin’ Up? That is Okay!! You can purchase this kit and buy product at your own discount. Plus within the First 45 Days you get an extra 10% Discount off any order $150.00 or more. Sound Good? Contact me for details! J I would love to have you on my Stamp with Friends Team!! Ready to join? Go to www.stampwithfriends.stampinup.net Click Join Now!

How Cute is this? Merry Christmas!

Ornament Kit- Get yours before they sell out!!

Code #132832
Price $14.95
The ornament on the cover of our holiday catalog is such a hit that we are making it available to you and your customers–just in time to deck the halls with terrific trimmings you’ve made yourself! We’ve simplified this fun project so that you can quickly and easily achieve the same results. In addition to the kit, all you need is a glue gun, scissors, and adhesive. (Our Anywhere Glue Sticks [104045] are perfect for assembly.) Want greeting or place cards to go with those ornaments? The Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (W 128048 C 128051) gives you perfect coordination. Fancy a little sparkle and shine? Sprinkle on our Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter (102023)!

The Ornamental Elegance Kit includes:

• Die-Cut Cardstock Elements
• Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2″ Scalloped Tulle Ribbon
• Natural Linen Thread
• Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
• Large Pearl Basic Jewels

CONSIDER ADDING THESE to your order to really dress up your ornaments
#102023 – Dazzling Diamonds Glitter for the extra sparkle
The Ornament Keepsakes Stamp Set (W 128048 C 128051) for coordinated or additioanl projects
Anywhere Glue Sticks [104045] are perfect for assembly.

Order these now so you will have plenty of time to make them for Christmas gifting–or for your family tree! Available while supplies last.

ORDER QUICK – while supplies last I know they won’t last long.
# Code #132832
Price $14.95

Online Extravaganza!!!

Online Extravaganza starts Monday, save up to 50%!

The Online Extravaganza starts Monday and you will get savings up to 50%!! 

Shop my Online Store Monday, November 19th!

We also have doorbuster sales on the first day and the last day of the sale.

First day - Monday, November 19, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)
122334 Simply Scored Diagonal Plate $9.56
113439 Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine $79.96
113474 Big Shot Doctor's Bag $55.96

Last day - Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)
118941 Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I) $53.56
120279 Clear Block Storage Caddy  $13.56

109127 Stack & Store Caddy $27.96

Look at what is NEW!

Give the gift of texture. The Texture Boutique works with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders to transform ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece. This machine embosses only; it does not die cut. There are 4,000 available and they will be sold only while supplies last. If this product test goes well, we may offer the Texture Boutique again in the future.

Purchase the Texture Boutique Bundle (item 132700) - $39.95 (a 45.85 value)
Texture Boutique Embossing Machine
Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

OR

Purchase the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine only (item 132657) - $29.95

**Include some additional Embossing Folders, the single folders are only $7.95 each. Order them in my Online Store. www.stampwithfriends.stampinup.net

Remember, there are only 4000 available so if you want one, get it NOW!!!

Want FREE Ink Pads??

Stampin' Up announced a magnificent signing bonus for November 1 through Dec.16th 2012! When you purchase the Starter Kit for just $99 plus tax (no shipping!) you will get a whole color family of the new Firm Foam ink pads with your $125 worth of hand-picked product! That's right--a whole color family of ink pads, which is over $55 in added value--totally free with your Starter Kit! That is $175.00 worth of fun goodies at 43% off. WOOHOO!!

You can choose your ENTIRE kit--any $125 worth of product your little heart desires for just $99 plus tax, and then chose the Brights, Regals, or Subtles color family for your pads (Neutrals not included in the special).
You'll also get the business supplies pack free of charge, which contains everything you need to start your own business, if you decide to actively demonstrate! I'd LOVE to have you on my Stamp with Friends Demonstrator Team! Because there are NO "you must do X number of workshop" requirements, and the minimum is just $300 retail per quarter, many people just sign up to get their own products at a discount, and have a fun hobby. Of course, it's so crazy fun, you won't be able to help telling people about Stampin' Up, so don't be surprised if they want to have a party!
Whether you're in it for a hobby or a business, I'll support you every step of the way. Contact me today to hear all about the special Starter Kit add-on freebies, and RSVP now to attend the Stamp with Friends Holiday Gathering on December 20th either as my guest, or as your first meeting as a demo!

Ready to sign on the dotted line? Click here to go to my official Stampin' UP website and click on Join the Fun