Being a Hostess with Stampin’ Up! is NOW Better than Ever!

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Do you love our Sale-a-Bration items? Well here is a great card that I received during a swap at Leadership that uses our special product bundle for Hostesses along with the Vine Street Embossing Folder (item 130492).

Did you know that Stampin’ Up! has just introduced an NEW option for their Hostesses? Soo… what is it you say? Well starting NOW your guests can add online orders to your party using a Hostess Code!

So whether you host a party with friends and family (or even host a book party) anyone you want to invite – local or long distance, can now add their order to your party! And that means ALL your friends and family are now able to support your Hostess goal.

The process is simple:

We’ll pick a date for your party and set your goal.
I’ll give you your Hostess Code
You’ll give your friends and family your Hostess Code.
They place their order online if they can’t make it to your party and add the Hostess Code you give them when they checkout.
Then when you hold your party I’ll combine your orders from your online guests with your party orders the day of the event and calculate your Hostess Benefits.

That’s it! How great is that? And it’s so easy!

And better yet when your guests order online they can include ALL the products they find in my online store, including Clearance Rack items, in addition to My Digital Studio print products and downloads too. Isn’t that sweet?

Wait it gets even better since during Sale-a-Bration you can earn a special product bundle? Just hold a qualifying party and you’ll not only get all the great Hostess Benefits you would normally earn – but you’ll also receive a FREE product bundle that includes the exclusive Sale-a-bration Madison Avenue Stamp Set (item 129657/129660), Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper (item 127540) and Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack (item 130812).

Want to get your own FREE bundle? Why not contact me today at [email protected] with your Name, address and phone number or call me to set up your private party and earn yours!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Madison Avenue Stamp Set (item 129657/129660)

Inks: Wild Wasabi

Paper: Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper (item 127540), Wild Wasabi and Tangerine Tango card stock

Accessories: Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack (item 130812), Big Shot, Vine Street Embossing Folder (item 130492), Bitty Butterfly Punch (item 129406)

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Hearts a Flutter Valentine Treat Boxes

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Earlier today I mentioned I would share with you the Valentine Treat Boxes I made for all my Valentines today. I love these cute little boxes they are so quick and easy to make and they can be filled with an assortment of things. Today of course they are filled with chocolate!

I found these Russell Stover chocolates at my local drugstore and thought they sounded yummy – as luck would have it they were just the right size too for my Valentine Treat Boxes!

I think it is safe now to share these with you since I don’t think my kids will be looking at my blog today and I’ve already given my husband his. Here are some close up shots of each of the boxes.

I’ve used the Hearts a Flutter stamp (item 129249/129252) from the Spring Catalog set to create the focal point on each of these little boxes. The Hearts a Flutter is such a fun stamp set to use I find myself reaching for it for all kinds of projects. This first box is my husbands and he got his as he headed out the door for work. (Somehow I don’t think the treat will make it all the way to Lawrenceville.)

This second box is for my son, Johnathan. Although I made this box using more masculine colors I couldn’t resist putting a little “bling” on it. So I used my sharpie to color one of our Basic Rhinestone Jewels (item 119247).

And this final box is for my daughter, Kaitlin – so I made it using softer colors. I just love the Primrose Petals 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (item 126844), it’s so great to work I find myself reaching for it quite often.

I really can’t decide which box is my favorite. Which one do you like the best? Why not leave me a comment below and let me know.

Would you like to see more Valentine’s Day projects? I’ve posted more projects on my face book page Stamp with Jini?

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Hi everyone, I hope that you are having a wonderful Valentine’s Day and have something fun planned for the day whether you are able to spend it with someone you love or doing something you love. As usual my hubby is working since he does rotating shift work – so special occasions are always a bit more challenging for us. We’re planning on celebrating a few days late – but hey that means everything will be less crowded right?

So in celebration of Valentine’s Day I thought I would share with you some of the wonderful swaps that I received from my fellow demonstrators during Leadership. Enjoy!

If you get a chance come back later – I’ll be sharing the special little treat I made for my valentines.

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Blue Mountain Stampers’ Swaps

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

One of my favorite parts of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is spending time sharing ideas and projects with my fellow demonstrators. I’ve been so blessed with the friendships and the people I’ve meet while on my journey as a demonstrator with Stampin’ Up! I wanted to share a little bit about my team with you.

My Team’s name is the Blue Mountain Stampers, chosen due to fact that we live here in the North Georgia foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Recently we met for our monthly meeting and so today I want to share some of the wonderful swaps my team members brought along with them to swap.

First, I’ll share with you the swap that our newest member of the team made. Tamara recently joined my team when she took advantage of the Sale-a-bration promotion. (You can click HERE to see more information about the Sale-a-bration promotion.)

Tamara made this cute little Sweet Treat Box for Valentine’s Day using the adorable Owl Builder Punch (item 118074) and the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack (item 129312) that she got in her Starter Kit. Filled with chocolate kisses it’s not only too cute but is sure to be a hit with anyone! (Quick hide it from my husband – Somehow he always knows when a swap contains chocolate!)

This next swap was created by Janie. Janie whom recently celebrated her one year anniversary as a demonstrator, gave us these wonderful cards and coordinating envelopes. I just love the way Janie thinks outside the box. She used the Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper (item 126902) and the Lovely Letters Alphabet stamp set (item 115030/127786) to create a personalized note card in different colors for each of us.

And finally Cindy who has been a demonstrator the longest now, brought these wonderful swaps using the Love You Much image from our NEW Best of 25 Years stamp set for February – Best of Love stamp set (item 132987) to create her two items.

I love the little envelope she made using the Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper (item 126922). Doesn’t it make you smile just looking at it? The hearts were created with our Hearts a Flutter Framelits (item 130159). Both these great items can be found in our Spring Catalog.

The second item Cindy gave us makes a great gift item for someone’s desk. I really like the way Cindy used the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 129309) to decorate the fabulous NEW Designer Builder Brads (item 129329) and binder clip don’t you?

Does this look like fun? Is this something you might be interested in doing? Have you ever thought about joining Stampin’ Up?

Now is a great time to join. With the special Sale-a-bration promotion not only will you get to choose your own starter kit for just $99 – You’ll get $156.50 in product! That is an extra 25% since Stampin’ Up! is celebrating their 25^th anniversary.

Whether you’re a hobbyist who wants to take advantage of our 20% discount to support your paper crafting habit or a business builder wanting to pay some bills – As a member of my Blue Mountain Stampers’ Team, you’ll have access to my support and resources to help you grow as a Demonstrator.

Monthly Blue Mountain Stampers’ Meetings

Fellowship and fun

Make & Take Projects

Product Training

Displays

Swapping

Shoebox Swaps

Exclusive Online Blue Mountain Stampers’ Group

Face book group

Stampin’ Connection Group

New Demonstrator Program

Orientation

Personalized Ongoing support

Discounts on my Classes

And More!

Climb Mountains with me and the Blue Mountain Stampers!

Want to know how to join? Click HERE for more information or contact me at [email protected] and I can answer your questions.

Join the fun today!

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New Easter Sweets & Treats Class Offered!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Make an Easter card and two fun treat items using items from our Spring Catalog during this class. All supplies included except Snail Adhesive.

Monday, February 25^th at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, February 27^th at 7 p.m.

Class Fee is $25; RSVP and Prepay by February 18^th to hold your spot

Bring a friend not already on my mailing list and get a free gift!

Click HERE for flyer

Click HERE for my Calendar of Events and more details

Don’t want to mail a check? Click on the button to pay for your class fee and select your choice of day and time.

NEW Tuesday Digital Downloads

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Do you need some organization to your crafting area? Why not let our NEW Digital Downloads help organize your creative chaos – Check out our new Label This Craft Room Designer Template (item 133266 $7.95)

And get it’s FREE coordinating FREE Label This Designer Template (item 133267)! Yes, you heard me right is a FREE Digital Download just for you!

Also introduced this week, are two other NEW Digital Downloads and I’m thinking you’re really going to like them too. Check out the Up to Date Planner Template (item133271 $14.95).

and the Make a Wish Stamp Brush Set (item133019 $3.95). You can use this Digital Download for all kinds of projects including birthday, weddings, anniversaries and other events. My Digital Studio makes things quick and simple for you to create.

Don’t have My Digital Studio and want to see what the excitement is all about? Click HERE for information about our FREE My Digital Studio 30 Day Trial. I’ve also got a Introduction to My Digital Studio Class coming up in March. Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events and all my upcoming classes.

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Paper Hearts Video Tutorial

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? I’m almost ready and since Valentine’s Day is just a few days away I wanted to share my video tutorial with you for these cute little Paper Hearts. I made these Paper Hearts to hang in the windows of my house. I think you’re going to have fun making them too – but be careful they’re so quick and easy they are addicting!

Here are 3 of the Paper Hearts that I made on Saturday.

As you can see I made my Paper Hearts in 2 different sizes and I used the Hearts a Flutter Bundle (item 131098/131097) to create the spinning heart in the center. Can you see the word love stamped on the center of the larger heart? (You can check out the close up below for a better view.) I used the stamp set Fabulous Phrases to stamp the word love on one side, and the word you on the other side, so when it spins it says “Love You”.

Fabulous Phrases (item 117002/120501) is one of those stamp sets I use all the time since it is such a pretty font and it contains 30 stamps that you can make all kind of different phrases with! (Want to see some of the combinations you can make with this set? Click HERE for a PDF and then see how many more you can make!)

Isn’t that fun? I can’t decide which one I like best since I just love the delicate scalloped heart image from the Hearts a Flutter stamp set, it reminds me of my Grandma for some reason. Why not leave me a comment below and let me know which Paper Heart you like the best.

Would you like to know how I made these Paper Hearts? Well why not check out my Paper Hearts Video Tutorial.

Here are the supplies I used to make my Paper Hearts:

Regals Color Collection Designer Series Paper Stock (item117154 $21.95):

Small Paper Heart: ¾” x 4″, ¾” x 6″, ¾” x 8″ (cut 2 of each)

Large Paper Heart: ¾” x 7″, ¾” x 9″, ¾” x 11″ (cut 2 of each)

Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine (item 123125 $2.95): 12″ piece

1/8″ Silver Mini Brads (item 122941 $5.50): 2

1/16″ Circle Handheld Punch (item 101227 $8.95)

Whisper White Card Stock (item100730 $8.50)

Cherry Cobbler Classic Ink (item 126966 $5.95)

Hearts a Flutter Bundle (item131098 $42.95/131097 $36.95)

Fabulous Phrases (item 117002 37.95/120501 $26.95)

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think of today’s Paper Hearts Video Tutorial. I’d love to know what you think of my second video tutorial and if you’d like to see more videos.

Did you know to leave a comment on any post all you have to do is click on the little thought bubble by the title if you don’t see the comment box? And did you know you don’t need to worry about the fact I ask for your email when you leave a comment since no one else will see it except me. My blog only asks for your name and email so it knows you’re a real person and not a robot spammer and I’ll only send you email if you have requested my Newsletter.

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Happy Day!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I’m so tickled to tell you that a card of mine from last year was chosen recently to be part of a two page spread celebrating cards from Blogs around the World. It’s the first time I’ve been published and you can see it in the January 2013 issue of the Paper Craft Inspiration Magazine – I’m so excited!

Here’s my card shown on the two page feature

Would you like to see my original blog post Patio Party Pinwheel from August 13th that this card was featured in? Why not click HERE.

If you would like to get a copy of the this FREE tutorial that I mentioned in my August Patio Party Pinwheel post for yourself – It’s easy just leave me a comment on this post, or sign up for my Newsletter and I’ll be happy to email you a copy so you can make your own Pinwheels!

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Secret Garden Leadership Swap

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Did you know you can buy a bundle that includes not only the Secret Garden stamp set and the Secret Garden Framelits Dies that also saves you more than 15%? Well you can with our NEW Bundles that are now available in our Spring Catalog. Why not check them all out?

Look at this elegant card that Anna created using just one of our 2011-2013In Colors. I really like to work with the 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon that our 2011-2013 In Colors come in – it ties so wonderfully.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Secret Garden and Curly Cute

Inks: Calypso Coral

Paper: Calypso Coral and Whisper White

Accessories: Calypso Coral 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon, Big Shot, Secret Garden Framelits Dies, and Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder

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NEW Digital Downloads

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Did you know that the General told us we’ll have six more weeks of winter here in my neck of the woods? Bummer right, some one really should have told my daffodils which are sticking their heads up already. Sooo with that being said, what’s a better way to spend those cold winter days – catching up on those projects you’ve been wanting to get to this winter! So why not pour yourself a cup of cocoa, choose some NEW Digital Downloads and curl up in front of a fire and get to work!

And with this week’s NEW Digital Downloads you’ll have a lot of fun – so why not check them all out? I just love the New Digital Download of one of my favorite images from the Spring Catalog and at these prices who can resist!

Just Thinking Stamp Brush (item 133020 $2.95)

You Rule Stamp Brush Set (item 133018 $3.95)

Don’t you love the way Stampin’ Up! is giving us these great NEW Digital Downloads to help us get organized? Here is another one, this time for your office. I know I’ll be looking at using them to organize my space when I finally drag myself through my tax paperwork, ugg. This download will be my well deserved reward!

Label This Office Designer Template (item 133265 $4.95)

You & Me Designer Template (item 133378 $2.95)

Need a quick and easy book for someone? How about the Love More Photobook Template (item 132796 $19.95)

And last but not least the final NEW Digital Download, Sent with Love Kit (item 132914 $9.95).

Love these images? Why not check out the great promotion we have with coordinating products using these Sent with Love images by clicking HERE?

Wait – it gets better! While you’re checking out all the great New Downloads available today why not stop by the Clearance Rack? We’ve got some great Dollar Deals too! Add one or add them all – at these prices who can resist!

Digital Content Discs are being offered for just $1 from now until February 12th (or while supplies last) and you can get yours, that’s right, for just $1!

Avant-Garde Collection DVD (item 125841)
Cheerful Treats Digital Content CD (item 124237)
Express Booster Pack DVD (item 124889)
His & Her Collection DVD (item 125842)
October, December, Whenever Collection DVD (item 124485)
Simple Snapshots Content CD (item 127185)
Sweet Retreat Collection DVD (item 125840)

Click HERE to check out all our Digital Downloads

Click HERE to check out the Clearance Rack

And of course if you haven’t tried MDS and want to we have a FREE 30 Day trial just for you. Click HERE to learn more about our FREE 30 Day Trial of MDS. Want a little hands on training? I have an Intro to MDS classes coming up on March 4^th so you can click HERE to see Events Calendar if you want to learn more about my classes.

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