Monthly Archives: April 2017

More On Stage, Beautiful You & a Sneak Peek!

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I’ll be sharing a few more photos of my On Stage experience with you today along with a Sneak Peek video! I’ve never done a video before sharing items from the Product Purchase Premiere, but thought you might enjoy a peek at the experience of being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.

A Stampin’ Up! Event always includes wonderful displays of projects created by many talented Demonstrators.

New product boards so we can not only see but touch and feel too.

Along with presentations of new products and more

And of course one can’t forget Prize Patrol!!! It’s always fun to win!

And then there are the All Attendee Give-A-Ways too!!!! And that’s in addition to what comes in our Event bags (you can seethe bag and the goodies it contained inside in my video) and a copy of the NEW 2017 Annual Catalog. Whew! can you say fun?!

Stampin’ Up! makes these events so much fun and of course gathering with your stamping family is part of the fun too. (I’m met such wonderful stampers over the years from all over.)

As we said goodbye to On Stage Savannah we took a final Team picture at a fun booth they set up.

And enjoyed a lovely dinner together at the Charter House on River Street later that night after the event.

I got to order a special treat – with the She-Crab Soup! Yumm!

On to the Beautiful You Swaps – I really love this set and am very happy that it’s not on the Retirement List. (Happy dance LOL). I created a swap that I took with me using the 2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (which is on the list). This allowed me to make multiple cards with the same layout but play with the colors, which was a lot of fun.

It’s spring so I teamed up the Tip Top Taupe pattern with Blushing Bride and Soft Sky. Here are the cards by themselves so you can see them a bit better.

I really love the way these turned out with the coordinating Enamel Shapes a pop of color. I’ve included a complete supply list below (You’ll have to scroll way down to the end), but here are the measurements for you if you’d like to make one too!

Soft Sky Card Stock Base: Cut 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″; score at 4 1/4″

Tip Top Taupe In Color Designer Series Paper: Cut 3 3/4″ x 5″

Soft Sky Card stock: Cut 3″ x 4 1/4″

Whisper White Card stock: Cut 2 3/4″ x 4″

 

Want to see some more cards using this set that I received in swaps?

2017 Annual Catalog On Stage Product Purchase Premiere Goodies Video

Still with me? How about a sneak peek of the products that I just received? I LOVE the special perk we have for being a demonstrator – ordering early!!! The truck pulled up and It was with a squeal of delight that I accepted my box from the man in brown yesterday afternoon – It’s always like  Christmas when it’s Preorder time! LOL

Check out this little video I made for you so you can take a peek too!

So what do you think? Love the new items too? It’s just a peek of what’s inside!

As I am sure you can guess, being the first to see this new catalog or any of our new catalogs is a very exciting AND a  huge perk of being a Demonstrator – after all who wouldn’t want to be first? Right!  Add the fact that you’ll receive a discount on all these products and you can’t loose! If you feel this is a good time to join Stampin’ Up! and my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers, you too can be first too!

What are the Blue Mountain Stampers?

That’s the name of our stamping community. I enjoy welcoming new members to our group. We’re from all over. If you’re considering joining Stampin’ Up!, you may have questions about how I would support you as part of my team. I do offer a variety of ways to learn, grow and to have FUN as a Blue Mountain Stamper!

  • Exclusive Team Resource Page – videos, PDFs and more
  • Exclusive Face book Group – A great way to share and connect with other team members and share
  • Swapping Opportunities
  • Team Retreats
  • Meetings – both local and online/virtual
  • Monthly Crafting Day
  • Recognition & Incentives
  • Training available for workshops, clubs, classes and more!
  • Additional support and business coaching available

We have a very activity group that share and answer each other’s questions on our Exclusive face book group.  If you’re looking for fun, a place to grow and share with others…You’ll fit right in!

Hobbyists are welcome!

  • Did you know?  90% of my Blue Mountain Stampers’ are Happy Shoppers – purchasing for themselves, (along with their family and friends.)  That’s right…you can just get a discount on products you love!
  • We welcome the hobbyist who’s looking to be a “happy shopper” (and save money), as well as those of you that want to build a business (and make money).
  • Everyone is welcome after all there’s room for both and everyone in between.

And there is NO Obligation when you purchase your starter kit – Join the Blue Mountain Stampers and see what it’s all about!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Beautiful You (143004/143637)

Inks: Tip Top Taupe (138325), or Blushing Bride (131172) and Basic Black Archival Ink (140931)

Paper: 2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (138432), Soft Sky (131203) or Blushing Bride (11198), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Subtles Enamel Shapes (141679)

 

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Hostess Code 7FDWKVA7 and get a FREE gift when you order in April. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your Demonstrator!

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code If you order Online make sure your profile information is up to date and you’ve allowed me to contact you so I can mail you your FREE gift!

On Stage, Easter Swaps & More

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Want to see a bit more about my On Stage experience? We’ll I’ve got a few more photos to share again today and then LOTS of cards too!

If you have been stamping with me awhile you know about my Caring with Cards program that I do at the Clarkesville Library each month on the 3rd Tuesday between 2 and 3 pm. It’s free, you simply stop by and create some cards to donate for the Ronald McDonald House and Holiday for Heroes. Well as you can see we are making a difference!

Deborah and I carried in 720 cards for the Ronald McDonald House on Saturday!!!! How great is that? Stampin’ Up! always offers what we call a Ronald McDonald House stamp set each year – And if you would like to make a difference too you can still purchase the My Hero stamp set (141954/141957). It’s on the Retirement List so it won’t be available too much longer. Stampin Up will donate $3 to the Ronald McDonald House and you’ll receive a wonderful stamp set at the same time. So why not check it out?

Stampin’ Up! gave us a wonderful bag filled with goodies. Notice the color? Well that is our NEW 2017 In Color, Tranquil Tide you see. (I’ll tell you more about the tag and some of the Team gifts I made next week so be sure to stop back by then).

There was a wonderful planner in every bag along with special pens so we can take lots of notes if we desire. LOL! And the tables are always decorated so pretty – check out the NEW 2017 In Color Card stock!  Tranquil Tide, Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink, Berry Burst and Fresh Fig. Woohoo!!!

Deborah and I had such a nice time  stamping with our friends.

Make n Takes – because you’ve got to stamp right?

Here is our table

How about some swaps now? These cards all have an Easter theme. I especially love this cute little punch art bunny that Robbie did.

And this one using the Basket Bunch stamp set (143186).

Here is another one using the Basket Bunch Bundle (144731) after all who doesn’t love a chocolate bunny?

And finally here are some swaps using the Easter Message stamp set (142984/142987). I really love the images in this set and Tina was sweet enough to  and included the measurements so we can make lots of them easily! LOL.

If you want to make some of these yourself here are the measurements.

Crumb Cake Base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″; score at 4 1/4″

Very Vanilla Card stock: 3 3/4″ x 5″

Pear Pizzazz Card stock: 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″

Watercolor Paper: 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″

Marina Mist: scrap for stamping and die cutting

  1. Stamp the palm image onto the Very Vanilla card stock. Add to card base.
  2. Then layer the Old Olive card stock on top of Very Vanilla.
  3. Stamp the cross image in Black Archival Ink and color with Watercolor Pencils and Aqua Painter. Allow to dry and add to card front.
  4. Stamp sentiment on Marina Mist piece in Rich Razzleberry. Run through the Big Shot using the thinlits die. Use Stampin’ Dimensionals and add to card front.
  5. For more of a pop cut Crumb Cake down to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and place on a Rich Razzleberry card base.

You can find the supply list at the end of this post.

Feeling inspired by this set? Here are some more swaps I’ve received using it.

 

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Easter Message (142984/142987)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931), Old Olive (126953) and Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (126950)

Paper: Watercolor Paper (122959), Crumb Cake (120953), Marina Mist (119682), Rich Razzleberry (115316), Very Vanilla (101650), and Old Olive Card stock (100702)

Accessories: Aqua Painters (103954), Rose Garden Thinlits Dies (140619) and Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

 

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Hostess Code 7FDWKVA7 and get a FREE gift when you order in April. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your Demonstrator!

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code If you order Online make sure your profile information is up to date and you’ve allowed me to contact you so I can mail you your FREE gift!

Remember the Retirement List is While Supplies last for all the accessories – stamps will be guaranteed available until May 22nd. So why not check out what is on the list today and get your favorite items before they are gone?

Nailed It On Stage Swaps & More!

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This past Saturday was Stampin’ Up!’s On Stage event – and can you say WOW! I was blown away by the swaps and NEW 2017-2018 Annual Catalog and think you will be too! Deborah and I hit the road for Savannah early Friday morning.

I’ll be sharing more about On Stage and the new goodies in future posts, but today I wanted to share with you a couple of the swap cards I made and some swaps I received.

This first card I made using the Swan Lake stamp set (142974/142977) and our In Color Dapper Denim. I used the Gold Wink of Stella (141898) to color the beak and add a little shimmer to the water. This stack of 2016 In Color Designer Series Paper #141408 is on the retirement list so get yours before its gone HERE).

Here are some more cards made with our Designer Series Paper Stacks which are all on the retirement list.

this first swap from Cindy uses the Baby Bear stamp set (141859) and the Neutrals Stack of Designer Series Paper (138435).

And this next one if is done in our Dapper Denim again. Barbara used the Custom Tee Bundle (144724) from our Occasions Catalog that is retiring.

And Karen created this classic color combo card using the retiring items Botanical Builders Framelits Dies (140625) and Tin of Cards stamp set (138946) and the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack (138435). I’m really going to miss this set since I love the font and the size of the sentiments.

Dragonfly Dreams done in Peekaboo Peach! Love the way Michelle used the Basic Rhinestones (119246) for the eyes.

And finally my Nailed it swap – It was based on my son’s birthday card that I made earlier. You can see that card HERE.

You’ll find the complete supply list below. I can’t tell you how sad I am that this bundle won’t be available after the Occasions Catalog ends. Of course the stamp sets on the retirement list are guaranteed until May 22nd, but our accessories and bundles are only while supplies last. See the complete Retirement List HERE.

Here is another card made with the Nailed It Bundle and Urban Underground Designer Series Paper (142783) that I received in a swap. I just love this suite of products found in the Occasions Catalog on page 47 – the colors are wonderful for masculine cards.

As I am sure you can guess, being the first to see this new catalog or any of our new catalogs is a very exciting AND a  huge perk of being a Demonstrator – after all who wouldn’t want to be first? right!  If you feel this is a good time to join Stampin’ Up! and my team, the Blue Mountain Stampers, you too can be first too! (Join in the next couple of days and you can even  join my team for our On Stage Online Event this Friday evening.)

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Nailed It (*143074/143077) and Better Together (141733/141736)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931), Smoky Slate (131179) and Delightful Dijon Classic Ink (138327)

Paper: 2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (138432), Delightful Dijon (138338), Basic Black (121045) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Build It Framelits Dies (*143230), Watercolor Pencils (141709) and Blender Pens (102845)

*Nailed It Bundle (144734/144735)

 

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Hostess Code 7FDWKVA7 and get a FREE gift when you order in April. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your Demonstrator!

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code If you order Online make sure your profile information is up to date and you’ve allowed me to contact you so I can mail you your FREE gift!

Retirement List Just Announced for the Annual Catalog!!!

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I’m going to keep this short and sweet because I know you want to see the lists! Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early! (And remember that some items having amazing discounts!)

Sooo….Here are the Retirement List that have just been announced by Stampin’ Up!.

Retired Stamps & Accessories List PDF

Retired Stamps & Accessories Excel File

Please remember that Accessories are While Supplies Last (this includes: Ink, Reinkers, Card Stock, Designer Series Papers, Ribbon, etc.).

Stamps  are guaranteed until Monday, May 22nd and then will be while supplies last until the Retirement List ends. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Have a big wish list and want an even bigger discount? Why not join my Team? Click HERE to learn more about joining or contact me today.

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Use Hostess code  7FDWKVA7 and get a FREE gift when you order in April. It’s my way of saying thank you for choosing me as your Demonstrator!

Click Here to learn more about using the Hostess Code

Last Chance for a Bright & Bold Paper Pumpkin Surprise!

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I saw a sneak peek of this fun bright, bold and sassy kit this past Saturday at our On Stage Event in Savannah! And you’re going to LOVE this card kit containing our NEWEST In Color, Lemon Lime Twist!!!

There is still time to subscribe and get your April Kit with a special surprise inside too!!!

Sign up HERE by the end of the day. Placing an order today and want to earn Host Benefits? Did you know you can add the Prepaid Subscription to your order? Click HERE to see our Prepaid Options. (Then simply create your account and add the code before the end of the day.)

There are so many great advantages to our Paper Pumpkin kits:

  • The convenience of an all-inclusive kit arriving at your door every month.
  • Exclusive Photopolymer stamp sets
  • Crafting time without any work
  • Trying new products and techniques.
  • Left over supplies to create great alternative projects (just check out pinterest each month!)
  • Getting together at our Paper Pumpkin Craft time with friends to craft every month. Just one of StampwithJini’s Paper Pumpkin Perks!!!
  • You can purchase past kits and refills for your favorite projects
  • Lot’s of variety in projects: cards, 3d treats, and home decor projects too.
  • A fun surprise that comes to your door each month!
  • Great gifts for family and friends.
  • Quick, Fun videos each month showing you the projects and how to assemble them so you don’t have to even have to read the directions LOL!

DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR FAVORITE IN COLORS!!!

The Retirement List is going to post at 1 pm MT today (I’ll get it up as soon as I can, so watch for it later this afternoon.) If you are on my Newsletter list you’ll get one sent right in your in box!

These items are always the first things to go!!!! And since they are retiring that means all the accessories too! Yikes – so why not order your favorites now before the Retirement List posts to make sure you get your favorites?

Here are just some of the few In Color Items You’ll want to look at in addition to the Ink Pads, Reinkers and basic card stock!

In Color Classic Ink Pads Collection #142234 (all 5 wonderful colors – sooo going to miss Mint Macaron!) or individual colors #138324, 138327, 138326, 138325, and 138323

In Color Classic Reinkers #138324, 138327, 138326 138325, and 138323

In Color 8 1/2 x 11″ Card Stock  #138339 or individual colors #138335, 138338, 138337, 138336, and 138334

In Color Stampin Write Markers #138333

2015 In Color Designer Series paper stack #138432

In Color Doilies #141674

In Color Envelope Paper #141697

2015 In Color 12 x 12 Card stock #138340

Our In Color 5/8″ Mini Striped Ribbon #14142, 141430, 141431, 141432, and 141433)

 

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Nailed It

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Today’s card is one I designed for my son’s 25th birthday this past Saturday.

He has always loved tools! And that is no exaggeration –  By 3 he could tell you the names of all the heavy equipment on the side of the roads and the tools at Sears – he loved looking around the tool department with his dad when they picked up things to work around the house.  “I’m going out to work in the yard with Norm” he’d say as he headed out to play or build that gazebo after watching Norm on New Yankee Workshop. (I could tell you how to build that gazebo after watching it till the VHS tape was worn out. LOL!) When he got a bit older he was thrilled when he actually got to meet Norm Abram and get a autograph at a Atlanta Woodworking Show! Sigh…. the years have passed quickly.

(You can see how he has used those skills in my posts over the years. Most recently with my Classroom remodel HERE.)

So you can see why when I saw this set in the Occasions Catalog I just knew I had to have it! And since it comes in a money saving bundle (144734/144735) I saved 10% too! And don’t you love the Urban Underground Embellishments (142786) that are perfect for this set?

I loved the way it turned out so much that this card was also part of my March Card Class. Good news I’ve created a different card using the Nailed It bundle that I will use for my April Card Class since this one was such a hit with everyone. So why not sign up for April’s Card Class HERE and join us?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Nailed It (14074/143077) and Better Together (141733/141736)

Inks: Basic Black Archival Ink (140931), Basic Gray Archival Ink (140932). and Delightful Dijon Classic Ink (138327)

Paper: Urban Underground Specialty Designer Series Paper (142783), Delightful Dijon (138338) and Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)

Accessories: Build It Framelits Dies (143230), Urban Underground Embellishments (142786),  Blender Pens (102845), Watercolor Pencils (141709) and Delightful Dijon 5/8″ Mini Striped Ribbon (141430)

 

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Stylized Birthday

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Today’s card is a fun one – And it uses one of my favorite stamps Stylized Birthday. I worked on this particular card recently at the DIY Weekend I attended. (You can read more about that event here.)

I love the bold graphic images mixed with the wonderful font for the birthday greeting. How about you?

There is a lot going on right now with Stampin’ Up! and it has been a rather crazy week here for us with the awful weather that has rolled through the southeast – we’ve been lucky here in my area, just high winds today now. So as I’m getting ready for On Stage I thought I’d give you a few quick reminders now about what is coming up as we transition to our new 2017 Annual Catalog.

A Few Quick reminders for you:
  • April 8th – Demonstrators attending On Stage (My team and I are headed to Savannah, yippee!), will see the new 2017-18 catalog first!
  • April 10th – At 1 pm MST, demonstrators are allowed to share sneak peeks of the new catalog items they saw while at On Stage and the catalog will be online for demonstrators only.
  • April 10th – At 1 pm MST the retiring list of stamp sets and accessories from the 2016-17 Annual Catalog and previous publications will be posted.  I will post  that list on my blog and also email it directly to you as soon as I can.  Please remember that retiring items are always available while supplies last, so be ready and be quick!
  • April 10th – May 31st Retiring products available while supplies last.
  • May 31st – Last day to order from the 2016-17 Annual Catalog
  • June 1st – BEST! DAY! EVER! First day for customers to order from the all new and wonderful 2017-18 Annual Catalog
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As I am sure you can guess, being the first to see this new catalog or any of our new products is a VERY EXCITING and a BIG PERK that my team and I enjoy very much – after all who wouldn’t want to be first?!  If you feel this is a good time to join Stampin’ Up! and my team, The Blue Mountain Stampers, you too can be first in line for all the newest cool stuff!
Join in the next few days and you’ll get to share the On Stage excitement with us on April 14th at my special team event!!!
Stop back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing one of the swaps I made for On Stage this weekend.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Stylized Birthday (141828), Celebrate Today (137138), and Work of Art (134111/134114)

Inks: Night of Navy (126970), Crushed Curry (131173) and Smoky Slate Classic Ink (131179)

Paper: Night of Navy (100867), Crushed Curry (131199) and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: Balloon Framelits Dies (137362)

 

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April Classes

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Card Class –

April 27th 10-12 pm or 6-8 pm

Class Fee $15; or FREE with minimum purchase

RSVP Needed Friday before event to save your spot

 

Paper Pumpkin Craft Time –

April 25th 10 am – 12pm

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

Want to see what it’s all about? Why not try Paper Pumpkin? Make 2 fun projects.
Class Fee $5 (or free when you subscribe)

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

 

Blue Mountain Stampers Team Craft Time-

April 25th 12 pm – 5 pm

Blue Mountain Stampers Team Meeting-

May 2nd 1 – 3:30 pm

Thinking about joining my team? Why not Join us for our monthly craft time or meeting and see what being a Demonstrator is all about and join the fun!

 

Click HERE to see my full Calendar of Events

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Beautiful You Birthdays

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#imbringingbirthdaysback this month with Beautiful You.

I have really been enjoying this set and so I wanted to use it to create this month’s birthday cards that I was sending out. (They will be a couple of days late going out, but I’m hoping that those who receive these cards will think it was worth the wait. LOL!)

I’ve used one of our 2015 In Colors, Delightful Dijon to create this card and teamed it up with Basic Gray for a rich and bold look.

Did you know that this color will be retiring soon? Yep, it’s that time of you – our retirement list will be announced on April 10th!!! Yikes – already! AND our 2015 In Color Collection will be on it!

So you’ll want to be sure to complete your collection of supplies before April 10th, since the In Colors are typically the first things to go and they go quickly! Don’t get caught without your favorite colors, reinkers and accessories. Order yours before April 10th so you’re not disappointed.

#imbringingbirthdaysback with 200 cards!

Want to be one of those who receive a hand stamped birthday card from me? It’s simple just send an email to me at [email protected] and give me the following information.

Name

Address

Date of birth

(I just need the month and day since we’re all 29. LOL! But you can include the year if you want to. US only)

Oh, and if you’ve already celebrated your birthday this year, no worries I’ll be sending a full 12 months of cards out! So that’s it – email me your birthday and then just sit back and wait for your card to arrive in the mail!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Beautiful You (143004/143637)

Inks: Delightful Dijon (138327) and Basic Black Archival Ink (140931)

Paper: 2015 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (138432), Basic Gray (121044), and Whisper White Card stock (100730)

Accessories: White Perfect Accents (138416)

 

Click here to order your Stampin’ Up! Products online 24/7! (US only)

Shop at my Online Store and use Hostess Code 7FDWKVA7 when you order