Language of Love

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

With Valentines Day’s coming up I thought this card using the Language of Love stamp set from the Occasions Catalog was a wonderful swap. Not only does the card work for the holiday, but I can also see changing out the sentiment and making it into a an Anniversary or even Wedding card.

The layers and sponging on this card make it look like it’s more complicated than it really is, since punches make it so easy. I think anyone who received this card would be impressed with the time you took to make them something special.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Language of Love (133074/133077), En Francais (128562/127790), and Delightful Dozen (128541/122592)

Inks: Midnight Muse (126860) and Crumb Cake (126975)

Paper: Midnight Muse (126843), Crumb Cake (120953), Marina Mist (119682), Pool Party (122924), and Very Vanilla (101650)

Accessories: Full Heart Punch (119883), Small Heart Punch (117193), Adorning Accents Embossing Folder (125601), Neutrals Candy Dots (130934), Stampin’ Sponges (101610), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Peaceful Petals – Leadership Shoebox Swap

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Today’s project is the second of my Swaps that I designed for last Wednesday’s Shoebox Swap at Leadership in Houston. I really liked the way this turned out and although I had originally planned on using Core’dinations Card Stock for the Scallops embossed layer I like the way this looked too. (If you haven’t tried our Core’dinations paper yet – check out this week’s Deal of the Week you’ll find our Neutrals collection.)

The ovals were from my Christmas Cards and since I had about 75 of these lying around and I figured it would be a great way to use them up. I don’t know about you but I tend not to throw anything away since I might find a use for them and have tried really hard this year to not have anything sit around for too long. My husband is already questioning all those left over rubber pieces, tag board from the DSP, and toilet paper rolls in my craft room – LOL.

The Peaceful Petals stamp set from the Occasions Catalog comes with some lovely line images that are great for water coloring. It also contains a couple of sentiments, which makes it a wonderful set to choose when you’re a newer stamper, since it can be used for all occasion cards and thank yous – something I’m always in need of, how about you?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Peaceful Petals (133104/133107)

Ink: Pumpkin Pie (126945), Pink Pirouette (126956), Rich Razzleberry (126950), Jet Black StazOn (101406)

Cardstock: Watercolor Paper (122959), Pink Pirouette (111351), Rich Razzleberry (115316), and Midnight Muse (126843)

Accessories: Scallops Texture Embossing Folder (132971), Ovals Collection Framelits (129381), Midnight Muse 3/8” Satin Stitched Ribbon (126847), Blender Pen (102845) or Aqua Painter (103954)

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Leadership Bags

One of the great things about Leadership or any Stampin’ Up! event is they way they pamper their Demonstrators. So I was so tickled this year when I checked in and receive my first Leadership bag made in our new color, Smoky Slate – and it’s stamped with a trendy chevron design. (I’m not sure that you can see the chevron design well in the picture.)

And how cool is the inside – stylish and lined beautifully with our Arrows pattern from the Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from the Ocassions Catalog. Even the event is noted on the tag so I can always remember when I got the bag years from now.

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Stop by tomorrow and I’ll share some of the cards I made during my Shoebox Swap while at Leadership.

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Peachy Keen Kiss Treat Tent Video Tutorial

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

This cute little treat is one that I made as a gift for those of you who came to my Occasions Catalog Bash. It was quick and easy to make and since it contains chocolate kisses who can resist, right?

So here is my how to Peachy Keen Kiss Treat Tent Video Tutorial as promised – although maybe it’s a little late? With all the excitement of Leadership I can’t remember. LOL

Easy, peasy right? And since I used the Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack I had 4 sheets of this design, so I could make a bunch of them. Don’t you love the Paper Stacks? With all the wonderful patterns there are lots to choose from!

I made so many of these little Peach Keen Kiss Treats that I even took some to leadership with me last week and used them as my 3D swaps. They seemed to be a hit with my fellow demonstrators there.

Stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing with you a card that I created for my second Shoebox Swap at Leadership.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Peachy Keen (133110/133113)

Inks: Real Red (126949)

Paper: Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack (132996), Coastal Cabana (131297), Real Red (102482), and Whisper White (100730)

Accessories: Modern Label Punch (119849), Simply Scored Tool (1022334), Snail Adhesive (104332), Multipurpose Adhesive (110755), Sticky Strip (104294), and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

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Leadership Shoebox Swap – Life in the Forest

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Here is my first shoebox swap from Leadership in Houston. I love the way this card turned out and the little animals in the Life in the Forest set. I think this would make a great card for anyone who loves animals, but especially for those guys in my life. What do you think?

This card was simple and quick to make. All I did was stamp my images in Jet Black StazOn and then water color the images using my Classic Ink Pads. After they dried I punched them out using my 1″ Square Punch and mounted them onto Early Espresso pieces that I punched out with my Postage Square Punch. Don’t you love how easy and quick punches make things?

The little piece of Island Indigo Chevron Ribbon gave a bit more texture and I thought the quirky little sayings in the Sassy Salutations set fit these cute little images just right and conveyed the whimsical feeling I was going for.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Life in the Forest (133848/133851) and Sassy Salutations (132070/126707)

Ink: Jet Black StazOn (101406), Cajun Craze (126965), Smoky Slate (131179), Marina Mist (126962), and Early Espresso (126974)

Cardstock: Marina Mist (119682), Early Espresso (119686), Wild Wasabi (108641), and Very Vanilla (101650)

Accessories: Blender Pen (102845) or Aqua Painter (103954), Island Indigo ¾” Chevron Ribbon (131511), 1″ Square Punch (124094), Postage Stamp Punch (122344)

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Farewell to Leadership 2014

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

The last day of Leadership 2014 in Houston came to a close Saturday afternoon – and it arrived too early for this stamper. I’ve truly enjoyed the time spent here in Houston learning new things, spending time with my roomie, and getting to know some of my fellow Demonstrators better. I’ve met folks from across the country and Canada – and we all speak the same language – the love of stamping. What fun!

The day flew by quickly – morning session was filled with a laughter as we participated in our “game show”.

Brian Pilling was just too funny as he “hosted” the show, and of course Bonnie Thurber, whom was on the contestant panel, was a hoot as the game became “competitive” trying to win for our teams. And who can forget Cori Hancock with her gigantic decorated mug! LOL

On to a special plated lunch one last time – how pampered I’ve felt these last few days. Stampin’ Up! makes these events extra special ones for us. Where else can you do what to love and pampered so?

A last spin through the samples and wonderful projects on display.

The last general session included a final message from Shelli along with a surprise announcement of a NEW product we’ll be able to share with you soon – squeal and delight rippled through the crowd – (so stay tuned for more information coming your way soon.)

More projects that Shelli shared with all of us using the Sale-a-Bration Banner Blast Stamp Set (133551/133554).

and Language of Love (133704/133077) from the Occasions Catalog

And a final farewell in closing along with more Prize Patrols and all attendee give aways. Whoo Hoo!!

Does this sound fun and interesting to you? Does it sound like something you’d enjoy and like to do? Would you like to join in the fun and become a Demonstrator? I’d love to speak with you about joining my team – so why not contact me today. If you would like to learn more about my TEAM, the Blue Mountain Stampers Click HERE.

As we filtered out of the George R. Brown Convention Center I was tired but inspired and energized after a wonderful few days, but the day wasn’t done – since we still had the night to enjoy each other’s company and share time together before heading home on Sunday morning. (Pajama party anyone?)

Stop back by – Starting tomorrow I’ll be sharing some of the swaps I made to share and some that I received.

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Leadership – Day 3

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Today started with a presentation from an inspirational speaker, Pat Pearson who gave a wonderful presentation to our group.

I enjoyed the classes and participating in some of our fun and engaging booths in the Gathering Place and of course enjoyed the ever growing projects displayed on the display boards and visiting with other Demonstrators from across North America.

I took part in our Paper Pumpkin Challenge – where I designed a card in under 10 minutes using stamps from our past Paper Pumpkin kits and new products from our Occasions Catalog.

Whew, that was a lot of fun, stamping and creating with the others at my table. I can’t wait to see all the wonderful cards everyone made tomorrow. Here’s mine – so what do you think?

Lunch was made extra special with a lovely plated meal

– and a wonderful dessert.

And more time to learn about and try some of our newer products like the Undefined Kit. I had a blast carving this stamp for my daughter – I’d forgotten just how much fun this was to do. After all it’s been a long time since Middle School art class – LOL.

And to end a wonderful day of learning and playing together, after dinner we met to stamp together. Here is my table of friends that included – Carol, Sara, Rosemarie and Kathleen.

Yes, those are our goodie bags of supplies – yippie! And here is one of the projects we were able to work on during the event. Do you recognize this image from the Occasions Catalog? Curious about the finished card? I’ll try and post a finished photo soon.

And of course the night wouldn’t have been complete without Leadership giveaways and prize patrol! Here is my lucky friend Marni, who got this great bundle of products.

How great is that, right? Lucky girl – maybe it’ll be my turn tomorrow.

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Leadership – Day 2

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

And so the fun begins! As almost a thousand of us converge onto the George R Brown Convention Center. General Session is about to begin and my stamping buds Kathleen and Marni wait with me to go in to find our seats.

Shelli Gardner, our CEO and Cofounder greets us with a message an a challenge for the conference. Along with some exciting new product news! I can’t wait for you to see the new fantastic line being introduced this spring.

Wonderful Displays to see

and display boards too.

A beautiful setting using the Celebration Basics – making a lovely, quick and easy event for anyone.

Party favors – so simple when you use our Kraft Gift Boxes

Kathleen and I joined in to make a difference with the Stampin’ Up! service project. Our goal to assemble 500 birthday kits that will be delivered to the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital here in Houston.

After a wonderful day of sharing and learning new things I enjoyed a dinner out with new friends

at the Quartto Restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel where I had the evenings special – a lovely presentation.

Then off to the hotel to get ready for the next day – stop by tomorrow and I’ll share more of Leadership 2014 with you.

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Leadership Day 1 – Shoebox Swap

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Today was shoebox day- yippie! After a trip to downtown on Houston’s mass transit system I arrived at the Embassy Hotel for Sherrie’s Shoebox Swap.

I did this event last year and had such a great time stamping with my fellow demonstrators. I chose to do it again this year and wasn’t disappointed. I’ve got some wonderful cards that I can’t wait to share with you when I get home.

Here I am working on my swaps – the weather has been crazy so there were some demonstrators who had problems getting into Houston, so it was a slightly smaller group than expected.

The upside was that it was a more intimate setting, so we were able to spend more time together getting to know each other and make new friends.

Here is a photo of my roomie, Kathleen and some of the other girls during the afternoon session.

After we spent the day stamping, we enjoyed a lovely dinner at McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant on Fannin Street, where I had a delicious meal of stuffed shrimp with my friends.

Here is a group photo of Marni, Kathleen, myself and Susan.

It was such an enjoyable and relaxing day and a perfect way to start off Leadership 2014. I can’t wait until tomorrow!

Remember if you need me or have a questions feel free to send me an email – I’ll be checking it daily while I’m in Houston.

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Leadership Survival Kit

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Well Leadership is just one more day away and I’m here in Houston ready to go. I flew in yesterday and spent the day with my sister and husband before heading out the door early this morning. Today starts the festivities and yippie today is a full day of Shoebox Swaps and Stamping!

I’m so excited to be at Leadership this year and the fact that I made it out of Atlanta without any weather problems. (It was a nippy 9 degrees out with a pretty hefty wind, but it could have been much worse.) I spoke to quite of few delayed flyers from this past weekend’s weather.

Well today’s project is one that I made for my roomie, Kathleen. I wanted to make something special from my friend and came up with this little survival kit for her using the Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper from the NEW Occasions Catalog. I just love the bold patterns and colors you find in this package of paper.

My little survival kit includes some of the essentials I thought anyone would need, notice the chocolate, which of course is definitely essential to any event!

Here are some of the items that I included. First a notepad and pen for jotting down great tips and project ideas.

A little package of Kleenex.

A pack of gum to keep us fresh and smiling.

Post it Notes because who can’t use them – right? Just take a look at my catalog – LOL.

Hand sanitizer because we’re doing a lot with our hands. Chap stick because we’re talking and sharing a lot.

A clip to hold all those extra things that are loose in our new Leadership bags and finally tags for the Leadership bag which will all look alike when we’re all together during the next few days.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Notable Alphabet (132047)
Inks: Soft Suede (126978)
Paper: Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper (132993), Tangerine Tango, So Saffron, Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Very Vanilla
Accessories: 1 ¼” Circle Punch, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Bracket Label Punch, Full Wood Mount Stamp Cases, Soft Suede 3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon, and Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents
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NEW Technique Clubs are Forming

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Stamp with Jini

Would you like to join a group of stampers that meet monthly?

Would you like to learn more stamping techniques and earn FREE products?

Then you should join my Technique Club

Here’s how it works:

Five people sign up to participate.
These five club participants meet for club once a month for 5 months.
Club members will take turns acting as the hostess.
Club members agree to spend at least $30 at each of the classes.

Here are the details:

At each technique class, you will learn a technique that you can use in your stamping projects. You will be making a card and a 6″ x 6″ technique card for future reference.
All members of the club will take a turn as hostess.
As hostess, you may choose to have other friends or family attend your class to increase your sales and the Hostess dollars you earn. You may also collect orders from those family and friends who cannot attend your class.
Your guests are always FREE during your hostess month or you can host a private party.

When you join the club, you will become part of my Hostess Club, which entities you to special Stamp Camp Discounts and Events, in addition you will receive the current 2013-2014 Catalog (209 pages of stamping ideas!), two Mini Catalogs, FREE HOSTESS SHOPPING DOLLARS to spend at your party & your choice of EXCLUSIVE “HOSTESS ONLY” ITEMS based on the total sales of your party, 5 FREE TECHNIQUE CLASSES, PLUS friendships & idea sharing with other stampers in a relaxed environment.

Sound like fun?

Please let me know if you have any questions, otherwise just contact me to sign up for Club and hold your spot. I’ll contact you so that you can choose the month you want to be Hostess.

You may contact friends and form your own club (of 5) if you would like.

Party/Class dates will be determined once each a complete club is formed.

Club members are taken on a first come basis, so call or email me today.

Click HERE for a Technique Club agreement PDF

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