Stampin’ Up! Leadership 2013 – Day One

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Oh the excitement. What a great day of meeting new friends and sharing stories!
Today started out with an organized swap where we spent 4 hours just stamping. What a blast that was. Here is a photo of me in the Manatee/Dolphin room in the Clarion, our hotel. Door prizes, chocolate and stamping – heaven! But shhh… don’t tell my husband remember I’m working.

The afternoon brought the beginning of the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference and a Meet & Greet at the Orange County Convention Center where we met up with friends. Here is a photo of all of us (Anna, Janie and I) at the Meet & Greet with Carrie Cudney, from training at Stampin’ Up!

Meet & Greet with Carrie The end of the day wrapped up with a wonderful class given by Brian Pilling called Managers’ Reception – Be There Next Year. After all who wouldn’t want an exclusive night at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter just for being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! Ever think about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demo? Why not join today – Click HERE for more information.
Here is a picture of Janie, Brian and I after the class.

Afterward our little group enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Tommy Bahamas – their stuffed shrimp was sooo divine. Here are Janie and I outside the restraunt enjoying the wonderful balmy Florida weather.

Back in our room and winding down for a early day with more exciting stuff to come tomorrow during Leadership.

Leadership Gift

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Are you still wondering what I was making in the picture I posted yesterday? Did you catch the hint about my swaps being in the fabric tote? And did you notice and recognize our Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric? Well I had the best time playing around with some of our wonderful fabric from the Clearance Rack over the weekend. I wanted to make something special to carry all those swaps around in this week at the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference and came up with the fabric tote that you saw in yesterday’s post. You can click Here to see that post.

First let me show you the purse that I fell in love with this summer and that inspired me to create this fabric tote.

And here is the fabric tote I made for myself. I love pastels and spring colors so I thought this would be a lot of fun.

I loved the way my tote turned out so I thought it would make a great down line gift for my TEAM member Janie too. She loves the rich earthy colors in the Deck the Halls Designer fabric so I chose to make her tote out of it since it is also available on the Clearance Rack.

Here is Janie opening up her gift today after we got settled into her room. I’m pleased to say that she really seemed happy by my hand crafted fabric tote.

This fabric tote is a smaller version of my tote but I really love the way it turned out. Now I just have to remember how I made it so I can make myself one – since I didn’t use a pattern that may be a challenge.

Want to see all the other wonderful Designer Fabrics that Stampin’ Up! has to offer? Or some of the other wonderful items that are available on the Clearance rack? Click HERE to check it out – some of the items are up to 80% off!

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Leadership Just One More Day Away!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Well after a 10 hour road trip my down line Janie and I have arrived in Orlando and we’re excited to start our first Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference tomorrow! It is a balmy 85 here in Orlando! Can you believe it? Is it really January? Since this is my first time in central Florida I enjoyed the scenery coming into the state and the lovely country side and my first glimpse of orange trees.

Today I thought I would share with you a little peak of what a trip to Stampin’ Up! Leadership looks like. Here are all the things that I packed to bring with me. I thought I did pretty good since my daughter said I was allowed to take ALL my clothes with me since I’m a girl “it’s allowed”. Now I know why a 3 day trip requires 3 suitcases for a 17 year old girl! I only forgot my pillow so since we hit the road at 4:30 a.m. I guess that isn’t too bad, right?

I’m really excited about swapping. That is something we demos do to share ideas, new products and designs. I’ll look forward to sharing some of these swaps with you when I return – so stay tuned.

So here is what my 163 swaps look like. Packed and ready to go. You’ll notice them in my new fabric tote in the previous photo.

Yes 163, I ran out of time to do any more since I was sick, but this is one of the favorite parts of getting together with other demos for me – the sharing of ideas.

And here is a sneak peek at a special project that I’ve made for my down line Leadership gift. Come back tomorrow and I’ll show you more.

Mean while I believe we’re going to head out and explore the city and meet some of our other demo friends. Did I already say I’m so excited?

Wishes Your Way

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Check out our fun NEW Pinwheel Sizzlits die (item # 129411 just $4.95) from the Spring Catalog. What fun it is to make these little pinwheels and there are all the rage right now – just in time for your spring cards.

Here is the card I designed for the recent shoebox with my SINKS friends. I like the whimsical saying and the feel of this card – what do you think?

It’s also one of my Leadership swaps that I’ll be taking with me as I head out the door – I’m sooo excited to be going and look forward to sharing all the exciting news from Leadership soon! Stay tuned and check out my posts on face book, twitter and here on my blog – I’ll be posting from sunny Orlando soon!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wishes Your Way

Inks: Island Indigo

Paper: In Color DSP Stack, Island Indigo and Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Pinwheel Sizzlits, Honeycomb Embossing Folder

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Officially Awesome Digital Content

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

It’s freezing outside, so how about taking a little time to daydream about love and spring? Check out today’s NEW Digital Downloads full of Valentine’s Day stuff and spring things. You won’t want to miss the newly released Officially Awesome Valentines Designer Template (item #133009 $3.95) with its tiny, trendy valentines that fit in their own tiny, trendy envelopes.

Rain or Shine Stamp Brush Set item #132957 $5.95

Delicate Adornments item #132265 $2.95

Two Tone Ribbon item #32272 $2.95

Affection Collection Stamp Brush Set item #133016 $5.95

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Spring Sampler

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

One of my favorite sets from the NEW Spring Catalog, Spring Sampler has loads of possibilities with its clean and cute images. Great for using with punches and making quick gift items and cards!

Aniko brought this great Spring Sampler card for us to make during our December meeting. Don’t you love the colors she used when she designed her card?

And what is great about stamp sets like the Spring Sampler stamp set, is that when you buy it in Clear Mount, you can line them up on a block and stamp them all at once – Quick and easy!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Spring Sampler and Pursuit of Happiness

Inks: Daffodil Delight

Paper: Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White

Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, 1″ and 1 ¼” Circle Punches, and Essentials Paper-Piercing Pack and Mat

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Hearts a Flutter Just For You

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s card is another one make with the Hearts a Flutter Bundle from the NEW Spring Catalog. This is a card that Cindy brought for us to make during our recent Shoebox swap. I love the clean look – how about you?

Did you know that when you buy one of our coordinating bundles you save 15%? They’re a great deal and we have several NEW bundles available in our Spring Catalog so why not check them out?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hearts a Flutter and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Inks: Real Red, Basic Black and Baja Breeze

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: 1/8″ Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Big Shot and Hearts a Flutter and Bitty Banners Framelits

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You’re Invited to My FREE Event!

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Come join me as I start my 5th year as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator during my FREE Sale-a-bration Celebration Event!

There will be food, fun and great company. You’ll get to make a FREE project or maybe two using our NEW Spring Catalog products along with seeing great samples. And of course what celebration would be complete without prizes?

Date: Sunday, January 20th

Time: 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Where: Jini’s Classroom in Clarkesville (contact me for directions)

Be sure to RSVP – I need to have a guest count to prepare projects and prizes! Drop me an email to [email protected] or call me at 706 754-7124 with your RSVP today!

Bring a NEW stamping friend and each of you’ll receive a special surprise!

Click HERE to see my flyer with all the details

Hearts a Flutter

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Our new Spring Catalog went live today and there are all kinds of wonderful goodies that I can’t wait for you to see! Click HERE if you’d like to see the catalog.

Over the next several posts I’ll be sharing with you some of the cards that I’ve made during a recent Shoebox Swap with my fellow demonstrators. We had a great time playing with the NEW products from the Spring Catalog right before Christmas.

This card Marni brought for us to make not only uses our great Hearts a Flutter stamp set and coordinating Framelits but also the absolutely scrumptious 1 ¼” Two Tone Ribbon. I wish you could see the ribbon in person – pictures just don’t do it justice!

On a personal note I hope everyone has had a Happy New Years! – I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things now. I’m sure most of you are feeling the same way as we head back to school and work. I love having the family home together but don’t seem to get much stamping accomplished when they’re home. (Shh… don’t tell my hubby I said that.)

I’m leaving next week for my first Stampin’ Up! Leadership in Orlando and I’m sooo excited but also a bit stressed. It’s my first time going and I had so many great plans that I wanted to do and also things to share with you that didn’t get done with being sick. Not good timing but I’m feeling much better so that is good.

So, that being said, my posts may be less than normal as I hold my events and catch up until after I return. I’ll try to post… but last minute things seem to keep cropping up around here.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hearts a Flutter and Wacky Wishes

Inks: Real Red

Paper: Whisper White and Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Pink Pirouette/Rose Red 1 ¼” Two-Tone Ribbon, Big Shot and Hearts A Flutter Framelits

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Two NEW items for Valentine’s Day

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Just in time for your valentine creating, Stampin’ Up! is bringing you the Valentine Treat Bundle (item #132771 $5.95). This sweet Valentine Treat Bundle contains the all-new single stamp, Happy Valentine Heart, as well as a package of 1″ x 8″ cellophane bags. Use it to make treats for your child’s classroom, co workers, or for each of your 50 bestest friends. The possibilities are endless!

My Little Valentine Promotion (item #132242 $9.95) A second new stamp set – That’s right! From January 3-21, purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Stamp Set, and you’ll get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent kit FREE! That’s a $7.95 value for FREE just for buying a new stamp set that you’ll definitely want to have anyway since it’s sooo stinking cute! Use the stamp set with the Simply Sent Kit to quickly create gorgeous love notes, or create something new and crazy-it’s up to you!

Both items are available for a limited time only – Now through January 21st just in time for all those Valentine’s Day treats you want to make. You can click HERE to see all the details on these promotions.

And while you’re checking out our great NEW Valentine options, why not look at the NEW Spring Catalog that goes live today! Filled with fresh NEW products for Spring. You’re going to love all the NEW goodies!

Need a catalog? Contact me by email at [email protected] today with your full name, address and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail one to you. Can’t wait to see everything? Click HERE to see my Online Catalog.

It’s a brand new year – So why not start 2013 paper crafting, meeting new friends, or learning new things? Stop by and check out my Calendar of Events – I’ve got lots of fun things coming up to inspire you while you join in the fun.

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