Blue Mountain Stampers’ Winter Weekend Retreat

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Last week I mentioned I’d share with you some photos from my team retreat, but I got side tracked and forgot. So I thought I’d share them with you today – I hold these retreats three times a year for my team members. It’s like a big slumber party – although a lot of times we don’t get a lot of sleep since once we start creating we don’t want to stop! LOL.

These events are a lot of fun, laid back and relaxing. A nice time away from every day responsibilities.

Team members come and go based on their schedules. One day, evening, the Shoebox Swap, or the whole weekend. What ever works best with their schedules!

It’s a wonderful time of sharing and creating and everyone has access to my classroom items to create. (These events are typically tied to a new catalog launch so we can have fun playing and trying out items that we may not have gotten ourselves.) It’s a lot of fun since everyone does a show and tell before we start of their new goodies!

Here is one of the cards I created for my upcoming Coffee & Cards class on January 27th (There is still time to sign up for this event you can Click HERE to see my calendar of events and more information). It uses our new Crazy About You bundle (139324/139325/138873).

I used this card as my Shoebox Swap on Saturday afternoon – everyone got to make one at the Retreat on Saturday afternoon.

And here is a cute little treat that Janette gave everyone when she arrived on Saturday morning.

Adorable, right? Janette used the new Bow Builder Punch (137414), so the bows were quick and easy! And of course the cut out was created with the Hearts Collection Framelits Dies (125599) great for all kinds of Valentine’s Day projects.

I put together my Hello Life Project Kit (137949). I still need to add the photos to it,

but wow there were a ton of items left after I finished the kit – I can’t wait to use them for other projects or maybe do a second version of the kit so I can change things out. Of course that is if my daughter Kaitlin doesn’t run off with it – she immediately wanted it for her dorm when she saw it! What a great private class this kit makes (ask me about this option so you can earn a free kit).

Do my team retreats sound like fun? Want to join in? Have you ever thought about becoming a Demonstrator and getting a discount on your paper crafting supplies? Do you know you can join my team right now just $99? You’ll get $125 in Stampin’ Up! product of your choice plus 2 Sale-a-bration items – and it ships for FREE! So why not give it a try? Contact me today. You can click HERE to learn more about joining my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers.

Stop back by tomorrow and I’ll with you the Valentine’s project that I made during the retreat for my daughter and her friends.

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Coffee & Cards Event

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

During this event you’ll make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs)

Work at your own pace – Cards are clean and simple designs and easy to complete in about 1 hour. The class includes cards for birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, seasonal and more!

Date: Tuesday, January 27th

Time: 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 (free with a minimum order at event)

envelopes included

Envelopes are included and you can make additional cards for just $1.50

RSVP and prepay by Friday, January 23rd to hold your spot

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Hey, Valentine

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Do you need some fun and images for Valentine’s Day? If you do then the Hey, Valentine set (137135/138570) may be just the set for you. Great as a card, note or use as a treat topper over our 1″ x 8″ Cello Bags this set makes things so easy and quick!

Here is a card that I made during my weekend retreat using this set. I just love the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack (137779) for card making since it gives you lots of choices and multiple sheets that are just the perfect size for cards or small treats!

I’ve used my Stampin’ Blendabilities Markers to color in these cute little fish – and if you haven’t tried them yet why not earn a set or two for FREE! During Sale-a-bration you can choose our Stampin’ Blendabilities as one of your FREE items (find the complete list in the Sale-a-bration Brochure or click HERE).

And today, I thought I’d share a personal photo of the view out my window, or lack there of! LOL Believe it or not their is a beautiful hillside view the fog is hiding.

I don’t know what the weather is doing in your neck of the woods, but here in Clarkesville it’s like pea soup – Thankfully I didn’t need to go out today since visibility is awful – but I do have to say I miss the sunshine. One thing about living in Wisconsin growing up, it may have been very cold, but it seemed like it was always bright in the winter. I guess it was the snow reflecting the light, but then it’s been a long time so maybe it is just my childhood memory isn’t really that accurate. Anyhow – seems like a good day to stamp since I feel like cocooning!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hey, Valentine (137135/138570)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black (132708)

Paper: Stacked with Love Designer Series Stack (137779), Soft Sky (131203), Crisp Cantaloupe (131298), and Whisper White card stock (10730)

Accessories: Circles Collection Framelit Dies (130911), Bermuda Bay (133623), Daffodil Delight (130998), Cherry Cobbler (130995), Calypso Coral (130996), and Soft Sky Stampin’ Blendabilies Markers (133626)

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New Weekly Deals and Better Than Email Set

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

It’s Tuesday and you know what that means – NEW Weekly Deals!!!

There are some great tools and products to help with your projects. Remember they are available until 11:50 p.m. (MT) on Monday, January 13th, 2015.

NEW Better Than Email Photopolymer Set available today!

Want some great stamps for the back of your cards? Well here is a set that covers all kinds of gift giving and card making – and they are Angel Policy approved too!

Cute, right? Want to see more? Click on the flyer below for the pdf flyer

It’s a rainy day here in North Georgia and that means my internet is spotty – so I’m keeping this short since I’m afraid other wise I won’t get anything posted today! Stop back tomorrow when I’ll be sharing a project with you.

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Hello Life Mini File Folder Treat Holder

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

This past weekend was my second Annual Blue Mountain Stampers’ Winter Weekend and I’ve got to say it was a blast and the creative energy was flowing shortly after we unpacked! I’ll try to share more about this fun team event with you later when I’ve caught back up on my sleep! LOL

Meanwhile, I wanted to share with you this quick and easy Valentine themed treat that I made first.

So quick and easy and it holds a pack of gum –

I used the Hello Life stamp set (137136) that you can find on page 6 of the Occasions Catalog and the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack (137779) from page 5.

While the Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper has a Valentine feel to it on one side, the great part is the other side is neutral enough for any occasion! This pattern that I’ve used for this project is a perfect example.

I love the little sentiments found in this set and since it is Photopolymer it is sooo easy to line up and layer the images.

Can you see the cute little heart on the top of my file folder flap? It’s stamped in Crisp Cantaloupe and adds a little interest to the flap (since it is tone on tone.)

With the rain today my camera is just not real happy. And of course photos just don’t do projects the justice they deserve – great news projects are always on display in my classroom during events so you can see just how great they are for yourself!

If you’d like to learn how to make these cute little treats click HERE for my video tutorial to show you how.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hello Life (137136)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black (132708), and Crisp Cantaloupe (131176), Calypso Coral Classic Ink (126983)

Paper: Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack (137779), Crisp Cantaloupe (131298), Calypso Coral (122925), Basic Black (121045), and Whisper White card stock (100730)

Accessories: Crisp Cantaloupe Thick Baker’s Twine (135636), Envelope Punch Board (133774), 1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), 1 1/4″ Circle Punch (119861), and 1 3/8″ Circle Punch (119860)

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LAST CHANCE FOR THIS WEEKS DEALS!

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Bingo Night – Come, bring a friend and have fun!

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Last 48 hours to sign up for this fun filled event!

You’re invited to have some fun with me!

Come to Bingo night…..Stampin’ Style!

We’ll play 6 or more games of Bingo with lots of prizes

to be won from the current catalogs!

Bring a friend along and have an enjoyable night out!

Plus you will make 3 projects that night…so you’re ALL winners!

Friday, January 16th

6:30-9:00 p.m.

Cost: 25.00

(Chance to win lots of prizes!)

Space is limited!

RSVP and prepay by January 11th (so I have time to get all the prizes there!)

Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events

Contact me today to save your spot!!!

Organizational Items for the 2015 Occasions Catalog

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Who doesn’t like being organized? I know I do and I’ve got a couple of organizational items that I’ve whipped up for the NEW 2015 Occasions Catalog to help you out.

This first item is for our new Designer Series Paper found in the Occasions Catalog and the Sale-a-bration brochure – It’s a chart that contains the coordinating Designer Series Paper colors. Quick and Easy and a great reference for when you are trying to decide what colors are in the paper.

2015 Occasions Catalog Designer Series Paper Chart (Printable PDF)

This next item is for your new Framelits Dies. I love to keep my in our Clear Mount Cases – quick and easy and they look great on my shelf, just like our stamp sets.

2015 Occasions Catalog Framelits Organization (Printable PDF)

Simply print this document off and follow directions for cutting in my video tutorial HERE.

Want a quick way to find items in the Occasions Catalog? Here is a handy index that I made.

2015 Occasions Catalog Index (Printable PDF)

Don’t have your own copy of the NEW 2015 Occasions Catalog? Contact me today and I’ll be happy to mail you one, just email me at [email protected] with you Name, Address, Phone Number, and email.

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Paper Pumpkin Fun

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Have you ever wondered what Paper Pumpkin was all about? Well recently during my Customer Appreciation event everyone got to try making one of the projects from the December Paper Pumpkin – All Shook Up. It was fun seeing how everyone used the same items for their kit.

So what is it all about? Well first let me tell you it’s a whole experience that starts when you see that bright red box in the stack of mail. (Even my husband loves the little red box!)

It brightens my day to see it – And it is a surprise since I never know what is in the box – I just know that I’m going to enjoy the surprise and the fun of putting the projects together.

December’s kit made 9 cards (including thank you, happy birthday, and hello), and had a lot of left over goodies that I can create more projects with!

Here are some examples of the cards I made after using the confetti for the original projects.

Fun right? And I can make a ton of these since there are like 5 sheets of these stars!

Just add some items you’ve already got – I found this idea on Pinterest. It was so simple, I simply added some Silver Foil Paper (132178) and some Metallic Silver Baker’s Twine (132976). You can see the rest of my close ups on my face book page.

And not only do you get great projects in each box – you’ll get different color ink spots in Stampin’ Up! colors and exclusive stamp sets, so after 12 months you’ll have the basics for year round card making! Cool right? A fun way to build your supplies.

Even Better Yet!

Now when you join you’ll have access to past kits and refills like last month’s All Shook Up.

And there’s More Good News…

During Sale-a-bration you can try Paper Pumpkin and save $5 since the 3 month Prepaid Subscription (137859) is just $54.85! And when you purchase a 3 month subscription not only will you receive a FREE Sale-a-bration product, you’ll also receive a special Paper Pumpkin gift from me!

So why wait? Why not contact me today and start with the January kit? Or you can purchase one online by clicking HERE.

But don’t wait too long – since you’ll need to purchase and activate your subscription by Saturday, January 10th to receive your kit this month.

Then you can sit back and wait for your little red box too – a fun surprise in your mail box later this month.

Questions? Let me know and I’ll be happy to answer them – just contact me at [email protected] or 706 754-7124.

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Caring with Cards Event this Thursday

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Let’s make a difference!

Why not take some time and stop in at the Clarkesville Library – you’ll have fun stamping and make a difference in someone’s life!

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2015 Occasions Catalog Goes Live!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Stamp with Jini

Whoo hoo!! the 2015 Occasions Catalog goes live today!!! Now you can get all the wonderful NEW products you’ve been wanting!!! Why not check it out?

Flip through it’s pages and see what’s new! Don’t have an Occasions Catalog of your own? Contact me at [email protected] and I’ll be happy to mail you one! I’ll just need your name, address, phone number and preferred email.

And great news Sale-a-bration goes live today too!! Now you’ll be able to choose one of our FREE exclusive Sale-a-bration items with every $50 of merchandise you purchase!!! If you’ve been wanting to try our Stampin’ Blendabilities or add to your collection – you’re in luck you can choose from 12 color assortments too!

Check out all the goodies in our Sale-a-bration Catalog

AND Sale-a-bration is a wonderful time to host a private party or class with your friends – why not contact me today and choose your date?

You’ll get to earn Free goodies and have fun together stamping! And since everyone can earn FREE Sale-a-bration products – your friends will love getting together to stamp.

Don’t want to clean or don’t have the space? My classroom is available for your event. It couldn’t be easier!

NEW Weekly Deals for January 6th

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