Monthly Archives: January 2017

Winter Weekend Retreat & More

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This past weekend I held my Annual Winter Weekend retreat for my team – a fun weekend of fun, fellowship and stamping, of course. Today I thought I’d share some pictures we took during the 3 day event.

This first one is our team name tags for the tables and an extra special little goodie bag.

The bag contained these wonderful Team Aprons.

Here is our team photo from the retreat. I feel so blessed – they are the best team members!

We always have a Shoe box Swap on Saturday and so today I thought I’d share with you some of the wonderful cards everyone designed for the swap.

This first card is Cindy’s – I just love the way that she used the Urban Underground Designer Series Paper. A great  use of this paper since it is so masculine at first glance.

And how about this card Mary made using the Oh So Succulent stamp set (142992) and coordinating Framelits Dies (142757).

And this soft and lovely card that Deborah brought was made using the Avant Garden stamp set (143272) from the Sale-a-bration Catalog. This set is is just one of the FREE items you earn a Sale-a-bration item with a minimum $50 purchase.

Melanie designed this fun Valentine card using the Sealed with Love stamp set (142815) and coordinating Love Notes Framelits Dies (142752).

I love sparkle – So this fun card from Marni using the Balloon Adventures stamp set (14823) and Balloon Pop-up Thinlits Dies (142753) fills the bill and is so classic too with it’s color choice.

And this final card that Anna made is bright and cheerful – It used the really cool Celebrations Duo Embossing Folder (142760).

It’s so quick and easy to create this card with the debossed impression folders – just add some ink and voila!

If you have ever thought about joining Stampin’ Up! now is a great time to do so! You can check out this chart to see all the advantages join has during Sale-a-bration

Click HERE to learn more about the Blue Mountain Stampers. And of course I’m here if you have any questions. I’d love to speak with you.

 

Last Chance to RSVP for the Lift Me Up Class

You’ll make 3 projects – learn a technique, fancy fold and more!

Everything is included except your favorite Adhesives

Class Bundle includes the Clear Mount Lift Me Up stamp set and Up & Away Thinlits Dies from the NEW Occasions Catalog! Along with the Carried Away Designer Series Paper.

Saturday, February 4th at 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

Class Bundle Fee: $66

Class only: $33

 

R.S.V.P and Prepay by Wednesday, January 18th to hold your spot

(Click on my Calendar of Events or Email me at [email protected] to RSVP and hold your spot)

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Hey, Chick! and more Sale-a-bration Fun!!!

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Sale-a-bration is a great time of year! After all who doesn’t like to earn something for FREE? And now thru March 31st when you place an order of $50 in product you’ll earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item!!! Be a hostess and earn even more!

It’s so hard to decide which item is my favorite – and there is something for everyone! If you haven’t already seen the Sale-a-bration Catalog you can click HERE.

Want to see some wonderful cards made using Sale-a-bration items? Well, your in luck I’ve got 7 wonderful cards here for you today!

This first card uses the very popular stamp set Hey, Chick (143328/143331) that Kitty gave me. I’m including the supply list below for you.

And how about this cute little card that Sandy made using the Tasty Trucks stamp set (143300). And the bright colors are so much fun. Sandy used the  Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack (142733) and Brights Collection Designer Series Paper Stack (138434) along with the Lucky Stars Embossing Folder (135817) to add some texture.

I’m not sure what it is about this little truck, but I fell in love with it immediately! And isn’t the Mini Paper Clip (1427666) too cute?

And this soft and lovely card uses the Avant Garden stamp set (143272) in addition to our yummy Very Vanilla 1/4″ Satin Ribbon (142794) found in the Occasions Catalog and the Petal Burst Embossing Folder (141493).

And here is a fun card made with the Any Occasion stamp set (143348) from Lianna.

And who can resist this fun card made with the Designer Tee stamp set (143356/143359) and Sunburst Thinlits (140617) that Gina made?

Thank you cards are always a great item to have on hand and the So Very Much stamp set (143340/143343) found on page 8 of the Sale-a-bration catalog makes these cards quick and easy!

And finally another card that Lianna gave me uses the soft elegant Delicate Details stamp set (143314) I really like the way she used out In Colors to create this simply background for the card.

The sentiment is from our Tin of Cards stamp set (138946) which is one of my favorites since it covers all kinds of occasions! And did you notice our Stitched Shapes Framelits Die (145372)? Great news these will be available again soon so if you have been waiting you won’t have to wait much longer.

Wow – see what I mean. I just can’t choose a favorite! Why not leave me a comment and let me know which one you like?

Want to host a party? Why not contact me today and we’ll pick a time and day that works for you and your friends.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Hey Chick (Sale-a-bration Item 143328/143331)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931), Cajun Craze (126965), Cherry Cobbler (126966), So Saffron (126957), and Dapper Denim Classic Ink (141394)

Paper: Moroccan Designer Series Paper (141645), Cajun Craze (119684), Basic Gray (121044), and Very Vanilla card stock (101650)

Accessories: Hexagons Dynamic Embossing Folder (143231), Layering Ovals Framelits Dies (141706), Duet Banner Punch (141483), and Triple Banner Punch (138292), Metallics Enamel Shapes (141678) and Blender Pens (102845)

 

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Sealed with Love

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Swaps and more! One of the fun things about being a stamper and a demonstrator is sharing what I love. And doing swaps are a of lot of fun since you can see different styles of stamping with the same stamp set. Sounds fun right?

I just finished my latest swap with my fellow demonstrators and was blown away with all the wonderful creativity. I can’t wait to share them with you, so over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing some along with some other projects too.

Today I’m sharing swaps with you made with the Sending Love Suite of products found on pages 14 & 15 in the 2017 Occasions Catalog. With Valentines Day just around the corner I thought it would be a good place to start.

This first card uses our Real Red Glitter Embossing Powder and Glimmer Paper – so it just sparkles!

Did you know that the Real Red Glitter Embossing Powder has carried over from our Holiday Catalog and that you can still get it if you missed out earlier? I was so excited that it did

Here is Lisa’s swap she also used the Love Notes Die set and the really cool border die – I love the way these little hearts pop out at you.

And this last card is from my team mate, Deborah. Deborah fell in love with these little envelopes immediately when she saw them at our Stampin’ Up! event, On Stage in November so it’s no surprise that they are the focal point of her card.

And finally some little love notes that I made – I really love all the cool pieces the Love Notes Framelits Dies include. As you can see the combination is endless with this great Bundle (144705).

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Sealed with Love (142815)

Inks: VersaMark (102283)

Paper: Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack (142733), Red Glimmer Paper (121790), Real Red (102482), and Thick Whisper White Card Stock (140272)

Accessories: Love Notes Framelits Dies (142752),  Sending Love Ribbon Combo Pack (142737) and Real Red Glitter Embossing Powder (142635)

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Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code

If your a frequent customer of mine you should have already received your New 2017 Occasions Catalog.

Wondering How to Get YOUR Copy?

  • If you haven’t ordered in a while
  • Don’t have a demonstrator

Contact me at [email protected] or give me a call. I’ll be happy to mail you one or if your local set one aside for pick up

Classes & Events

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I’m doing something a bit different this year and giving you a full 6 month calendar since I’m including not only my regular monthly classes each month, but also some special classes that include stamp sets.

First the regular monthly classes:

Card Class –

Fourth Thursday of the month 10-12 pm or 6-8:30 pm

1/26, 2/23, 3/23, 4/27, 525 and 6/22

Class Fee $15; or FREE with minimum purchase

RSVP Needed Friday before event to save your spot

 

Paper Pumpkin Craft Time –

Fourth Tuesday of the month 10 am – 12pm

1/24, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/23, 6/27

It’s Free when you are a Paper Pumpkin Member!

Want to see what it’s all about? Why not try Paper Pumpkin?
Class Fee $5 (or free when you subscribe)

RSVP Needed Friday before event to save table space for you!

 

Blue Mountain Stampers Team Meeting-

First Tuesday of the month 1 – 3:30 pm

1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2, 6/6

Come see what being a Demonstrator is all about and join the fun!

 

Caring with Cards – Clarkesville Library

Third Tuesday of the month 2 – 3 pm

1/17, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/16 and 6/20

FREE event – come make a difference in some one’s life. Cards are donated to Holiday for Heroes and Ronald McDonald House

 

CLUB –

Forming at this time – 5 or more members needed

Join, meet monthly for 6 months and take turns being a hostess!

Club Fee $5 plus a minimum order of $30

 

And the Special Classes:

These classes will include 3 projects and will include techniques, fancy folds and more!

Lift Me Up Class:

Saturday, February 4th 1 – 3:30pm

Class Fee $66

Class includes stamp set, Thinlits and Carried Away Designer Series Paper

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, January 18th

 

Dragonfly Dreams Class:

Saturday, March 11th 1 – 3:30 pm

Class Fee $66

Class includes stamp set, Thinlits and Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, February 22nd

 

Beautiful You Class:

Sunday, April 2nd 2 – 4 pm

Class includes stamp set

Class Fee $44

RSVP and prepay by Wednesday, March 15th

 

Or schedule a PRIVATE card class in your home with you and your friends! Contact me today for dates!

 

RSVP is a must for all events! Adhesives are not included but are available at the event.

[email protected] or call 706-754-7124

Doors open 5 minutes before class

 

Let me know if you have any questions. And if you like this new format – I value your feedback.

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Sale-a-bration & Paper Pumpkin – Sweeet!

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Have you ever thought about giving Paper Pumpkin a try?  Well during Sale-a-bration Paper Pumpkin is even sweeter!!! Not only will you get wonderful kits delivered right to your mail box, but during Sale-a-bration you can earn FREE items too!!! and the 3 month option is on sale!

If you choose a 12 month prepaid subscription you’ll save get even more!

since you’ll also earn Host Benefits too!

Last month’s kit was a lot of fun – I’m currently working on mine and gathering photos to make one for my daughter, who just has just started her student teaching at Madison High School. And no I didn’t cry. (Well not till she closed the door any how!) Here is the first photo I’m using of her heading out the door on her first day.

Why not check out this quick video showing you the kit?

and here are some alternative ideas for December’s kit.

And Great NEWS when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin you can purchase this kit along will other kits and refills too. In addition you’ll get Stamp with Jini’s Paper Pumpkin Perks AND I have a special event just for you, my Paper Pumpkin Craft Time on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Still not sure? If you have questions I’m happy to answer them for you. You can also give Paper Pumpkin a try during my Paper Pumpkin Craft Time. Class Fee is just $5 or the class is free when you subscribe at the event.

Click HERE to see my Full Calendar of Events and more information

Already a receiving Paper Pumpkin and lovin’ it? Good news – you can purchase a prepaid subscription and earn Sale-a-bration items too! It’s simple, just add the prepaid code to your account after you receive the code by email. Yep… it’s just that easy!

You can click HERE to purchase your Prepaid Subscription in my Online Store. Start today and you can get your first red box in the mail this month! (cute hubbie not included lol!)

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2017 Occasions Catalog Organization 101

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Whoo hoo! it’s here!!! Today’s the day the 2017 Occasions Catalog is up and you can order all your favorite goodies!!! Be patient today Stampin’ Up! is having some technical issues that they are trying to fix at this time, and since this catalog is soooo popular you might find my Online Store slow. No worries tho, since of course, your always welcome to contact me to place your order.

This new catalog is filled with tons of items perfect for your spring crafting! AND with every $50 in product you purchase you can choose a FREE items from our Sale-a-bration Catalog! Whoo! Hoo!

Check out this quick fun card we made on Saturday during the Occasions Catalog Kick Off.

This card was created using the Balloon Adventures (142823) stamp set. I love that not only does it have a set of coordinating Thinlits Dies it also coordinates with out Balloon Bouquet Punch (140609) too.

And did you notice the yummy NEW Emerald Taffeta Ribbon (142742)?  The narrow ribbon with it’s trimmed edges really pops! You can see all the items in the Party Animal Suite starting on page 4 of the Occasions Catalog.

Occasions Catalog Organizational Items

Now on to some organizational items that I have created for you. After all who doesn’t love organizing their craft room?

This first item is a index for the new catalog – I’ve set it up slightly different this time with the stamps in one column and the accessories in another listed by group. Let me know how you like it by leaving a comment below.

2017 Occasions Catalog Index

Printable PDF

And of course a quick and easy color reference for all of the Designer Series Paper that are new!

2017 Designer Series Paper Chart

Printable PDF

And so that you can get those Dies looking spiffy on the shelf here is my Case Inserts for the new Framelits and Thinlits. If you haven’t used these before you’ll find the ones for the Annual Catalog HERE.

Framelits Dies Case Inserts

Enjoy!

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Join the Blue Mountain Stampers

It’s a fun time of year to join Stampin’ Up! since a brand new  Catalog has just been release! Right now you can join my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers,  for just $99 your starter kit containing over $240 in product.   PLUS – your kit ships for free!

Want to learn more?  Check out the links below:

Whether you want to join for the discount or to make a little extra cash – you’ll be able to save on your stamping supplies!

 

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Fun at the Occasions Catalog Kick Off Event

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It’s that time of year when I start to get really excited about the spring catalog that will go live tomorrow,  January 4th.  You are going to love the beautiful items in the spring catalog…but what you will LOVE even more is that with every $50 purchase you’ll get a free Sale-a-bration freebie as well!

This promotion called Sale-a-bration only runs until March 31st so it’s very exciting!

Today’s Projects are from Saturday’s Occasions Catalog Kick Off. We made three different cards using 3 different style sets – so there was something for everyone! (I’m afraid I’m having problems downloading photos so I’ll only be able to share 2 of the projects tonight, but stop by tomorrow when I’ll share the last project along with some organizational items I have for you.)

This first card uses a bundle (144711/144712) that is one of my favorite since it covers all kinds of occasions. The stamp set Life Me Up (142893/142896) coordinates with the Up & Away Thinlits Dies (142748) and who doesn’t love that? You can find out more about this bundle on page 10 of the 2017 Occasions Catalog – and wait till you see the wonderful Designer Series Paper that is part of your FREE Sale-a-bration choices!!!

And finally this wonderful card using the Dragonfly Dreams stamp set (142924) and Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies (142749) found on page 6.

Everyone who attended received a cute little treat from me too.

I made this using the Sealed with Love suite of products found on page 14 & 15 of the Occasions Catalog.

They are filled with, what else – Hershey’s Hugs & Kisses of course!

As usual I forgot to take photos during the event, but I did remember to take some before hand so you can see what it was like.

You’ll want to check out all of my upcoming Classes & Events both of these bundles will be offered in upcoming classes!

Click HERE to see my full Calendar of Events

Want a Catalog?

Want a copy of the Occasions Catalog for your own? Why not email me you name, address and phone number and I’ll be happy to mail one to you.

Have a long Wish List?

Why not host a party or private class and earn more during Sale-a-bration? I’m  scheduling my card parties and virtual parties for January and February calendar now!

Earn more during Sale-a-bration when you host!!!

Want it All?

Love it all? Why not join my team? Not only will you get a discount on all your favorite Stampin’ Up! products, but you’ll be a Blue Mountain Stamper and receive all the perks of being part of my team too! Click HERE to learn more about my team and joining.

During Sale-a-bration not only will you receive a wonderful kit including over $125 in product you’ll also receive a FREE Paper Pumpkin Kit, AND an additional 2 FREE stamp sets!!! Wow that is over $240 in product for just $99!!!! Got questions? Call me at 706 754-7124 or email me at [email protected] – Just let me know I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

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