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, June 23rd at 10 a.m.
or
Thursday, June 25th at 6:45 p.m.
Cost: $15 (free with a minimum order at event)
Envelopes are included just bring your Snail and favorite Adhesives
RSVP and prepay by Friday, June 19h to hold your spot
Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events
Why not sign up for my June’s Coffee & Cards Event and add to your card stash to use in July?
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, June 23rd at 10 a.m.
or
Thursday, June 25th at 6:45 p.m.
Cost: $15 (free with a minimum order at event)
Envelopes are included just bring your Snail and favorite Adhesives
RSVP and prepay by Friday, June 19h to hold your spot
Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events
On a personal note – I sent our daughter, Kaitlin off on Friday morning to DCI for the next two months. I did really well and only teared up as I checked her in at the airport and only got one set of “eye rolls” when I said text and send pictures a bunch of times. After all I’m going to miss the kid and the little stacks of junk laying all over the house that I trip over when she is home.
She was both excited and feeling overwhelmed with packing. I can honestly say mom was a bit too – trying to get the required 30 pairs of sock and underwear along with all the other items into one suit case was a hoot! (She was flying which added to the stress since the bag couldn’t be more than 50 pounds!) The enthusiastic picture above was the first of three times we pack things into the suit case.
Thankfully one of the vets took pity on the rookies and sent a picture of what she took with her so we were able to add a duffle bag for the sleeping bag and sleep mat and water cooler!
Kailtin will be marching with the Seattle Cascades and touring the country this summer on a bus (I think the show schedule shows 19 cities in 30 days!) Seriously, she says this will be fun and worth every penny. I know that it will be a experience of a lifetime, but really 2 months of sleeping in gyms floors and traveling packed in a bus…..hmmm.
We’ll be able to see her perform when she comes to Atlanta and performs at the Dome in July. Of course, I wanted to have a little reminder of home while she is away so I made some special tags for her bags for her. I couldn’t resist 🙂
She seemed especially pleased with the music theme and the way these turned out since I let her choose the color. I simply took a piece of black cardstock, scored it so that her information was hidden on the inside and decorated.
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Pampering and pillow gifts continued through out the retreat – Saturday morning everyone received their goodie bag, or in this case Berry Baskets filled with items for the weekend’s Make ‘n Takes. Since the new 2015 Catalog had not gone live yet this was a huge hit since it contained some of the NEW 2015 In Color Dotted Dotted Lace Trim and Envelope Paper!
Isn’t the Berry Basket Die (137366) cute? I cut it first using Always Artichoke card stock and then ran through the Designer Series Paper pieces for just the sides. The cute little coordinating bow was made using the Bow Builder Punch (137414) and another pattern from the Designer Series Paper Stack. Love this option for Designer Series Paper – our stacks make it easy to mix and match like this since they contain 4 of each pattern. And with the new 6×6 option you can do even more!
And of course – here are some more of the little treats from the weekend.
I love this little Hot Diggity Dot Stamp Set (134021/134024) and it’s sayings and of course, the fry box was filled with what else? Hugs and Kisses of course! The fry box was made with our NEW 2015 In Color Watermelon Wonder and the Fry Box Die (132966). If you want to learn how I made this, you can click HERE to see my video tutorial.
And the final project I’m sharing today had a little extra special something inside – Can you guess what it was?
The petite purse held a scissors charm using our Something Borrowed Embellishments from the 2015 Occasions Catalog!
Now I know that these embellishments are retired at this point – but these scissor charms were so much fun to make I thought I’d share how I made them with you in my How to Make Scissors Charms Video Tutorial.
Easy right? And once you get started there are all kinds of combinations you can make. What fun I had designing these for our guests! Oops, I slipped in my tutorial and let the cat out of the bag – since I’ve made the blue scissor charms for my team members, the Blue Mountain Stampers and our retreat this coming weekend. Shhh…don’t tell them…LOL!
Here is a final picture of all the pillow gifts from the retreat.
Want to see the Make ‘n Takes everyone made on Saturday? Stop on by tomorrow when I’ll share the three projects with you.
And why not leave me a comment and let me know which pillow gift is your favorite? I’d love to hear from you.
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The end of May my friend Anna and I held our first retreat and it seemed to be a hit with those who attended. It’s taken me a bit but today I thought I’d share some pictures and projects from the retreat from May 29th.
As everyone arrived we had a special name tag on their table along with a New 2015-2016 Annual Catalog, In Color bookmark, flags to mark their pages and a pen decorated with the Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack to use with their wish list and of course a special coupon.
And of course everyone needed a little something chocolate as the night went on. After all we needed to keep our strength up as we crafted into the wee hours of the night. LOL – sounds good at least, after all do we really need a reason for chocolate?
This little bag was a lot of fun to make and they are quick and easy once you know the trick. The Pansy Punch that I used is part of this week’s Weekly Deals.
I’ve made a video tutorial to share how I made these Self Closing Bags using some of our new Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper. Why not check it out? The complete list of supplies used in the tutorial is listed below for you.
Of course, we really enjoyed making these little goodies and pampering our guests and so we’ll look forward to doing another retreat soon. So that’s great news if you missed our first retreat. We’ll be setting a date sometime soon – Just watch for more information coming soon and of course, you can always keep up to date with what’s happing when you join my Monthly Newsletters list.
It’s getting late, so stop on back by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing some more of the projects, photos and another video tutorial for a project from the retreat with you.
Supplies:
Paper: Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack (138443), Cucumber Crush (138335), Watermelon Wonder (138334), Crushed Curry (131199) and Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
Accessories: Cucumber Crush Dotted Lace Trim (138423), Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine (134586), Fun Flower Punch (133785), Pansy Punch (130698), 7/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (129404), and Neutrals Designer Buttons (130031), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122334), Stampin’ Trimmer (126889), Fast Fuse (129026), Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755) and Bone Folder (102300)
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It’s that time of year again. I love when the new catalog arrives since it gives me a reason to reorganize my crafting space. After all what feels better than a stamping space that makes things easy for you to create?
So here are some tools for you to use….. First my Designer Series Paper Chart – this chart keeps everything in one place for you so you can refer easily to what colors are needed or what colors you already have on hand. I like to post this where I can see it. I know that Stampin’ Up! has printed the names on the packages of Designer Series Paper, but that would mean I have to pull each one to look.
2015 – 2016 Annual Catalog Designer Series Paper Chart (printable PDF)
(I’ve actually started printing 2 of these – one I have where I can refer to it easily and the second I cut and attach to the outside of each folder I keep my Designer Series Paper in.)
Want labels? How about a printable Avery labels 5167 for your card stock? I use these for my hanging file folders.
2015 File Folder Labels (printable PDF)
New In Color and ink pads need labels too, and while I love the labels Stampin’ Up! provides, I like a little extra something to help things easily go back where they belong. These next labels I use to label my ink pads and storage drawers or anything else I want to use them for. They can be printed on Avery labels 5160 and punched out using our Word Window Punch.
They fit nicely on the end of your ink pads so that you’ve got a label on both sides. I also use them on my storage for daubers, sponges, and refills. (You can click HERE to see a video of how I store things.)
2015 Color Labels (printable PDF)
Stop on back by tomorrow and I’ll share some of my other organizational items with you.
Why not save the date and enjoy a bit of stamping this summer?
Caring with Cards – Tuesday, June 16th at 2 p.m. (Clarkesville Library)
Coffee & Cards – Tuesday, June 23rd at 10 a.m. – noon OR Thursday June 25th at 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
BINGO Catalog Launch – Sunday, July 12th at 2 p.m.
Caring with Cards – July 21st at 2 p.m. (Clarkesville Library)
Coffee & Cards – Tuesday, July 25th at 10 a.m. – noon OR Thursday, July 27th at 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
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You’re invited to have some fun with me!
Come to Bingo…..Stampin’ Style!
We’ll play 6 or more games of Bingo with lots of prizes
to be won from the NEW 2015 Annual catalog!
Bring a friend along and have an enjoyable afternoon out!
Plus you will make 3 projects…so you’re ALL winners!
Sunday, June 7th
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: 25.00
(Chance to win lots of prizes!)
Space is limited!
RSVP and Prepay by May 29th (so I have time to get all the prizes there!)
Click HERE to see my Full Calendar of Events
During this event you’ll make 6 cards
(2 each of 3 designs)
AND get to make a Sneak Peek card using NEW 2015 Annual Catalog products
In addition to picking up a New 2015 Annual Catalog!!
This card class includes cards for birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, and seasonal
Tuesday, May 26th at 10 a.m.
OR
Thursday, May 28th at 6:45 p.m.
Cost: $15 (free with a minimum order at event)
Envelopes are included just bring your Snail and favorite Adhesives
You can make additional cards for just $1.50
RSVP and prepay by Friday, May 22nd to hold your spot
Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events
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Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, May 25th, 2015 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)
Monday night I held a Special Event for everyone who earned their spot during Sale-a-bration. And everyone who earn a spot for my Sale-a-bration Celebration was able to bring a friend if they chose to. After all, what’s better than stamping with friends!
Here is the room ready and waiting for everyone to arrive.
My friend, Susan showed me how to make these darling little tea cups filled with Hershey’s Hugs and Kisses on Sunday afternoon and I couldn’t resist making them for this event.
Darling, right? Everyone who attended found one of these sweet tea cups at their seats.
I also made these special little bags for those that earned a spot to put their projects in. Each bag had their name hanging from clothes pins. It was sooo easy since these bags were one of our past Paper Pumpkin Kits called In the Bag. I just love how everything is in the box!
And another special treat for those that earned a spot.
And of course there were a few goodies to eat too.
Here are a couple of photos of everyone working on their make ‘n takes. Everyone who attended was able to stamp four cards.
And we had to have games and prizes, right? So we played Name that Color. Everyone did great – have you ever tried to name all the colors?
Everyone was also able to earn tickets for the 3 door prizes. They chose what bucket to put their tickets into based on which item they wanted to win. Here is Genie with the “Grand Prize” a Hooray It’s Your Day Project Kit (139166) from the Occasions Catalog!
Thank you Melanie for drawing the winners for me!
Want to see the projects we made? Stop by tomorrow when I’ll be sharing the cards with you.
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Weekly Deals (Special ends Monday, May 11th, 2015 at 11:50 p.m. (MT)
Wondering How to Get your copy or the NEW 2015 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog?
It’s easy:
And thanks for shopping with me and choosing me as your demonstrator!
Did you know when you become a Demonstrator and Join My Team you can order items NOW from the NEW 2015 Annual Catalog? Yep, it’s just one of the great perks you get for joining my Team, the Blue Mountain Stampers! Want to learn more? Click HERE to learn about the Blue Mountain Stampers and joining my Team.
Caring with Cards – Tuesday, May, 19th at 2 p.m. (Clarkesville Library)
FREE event – come make a difference in some one’s life
Coffee & Cards Sneak Peek– Tuesday, May 26th at 10 a.m. OR Thursday, May 28th at 6:45 p.m.
Class Fee $15; or FREE with minimum purchase
Blue Mountain Weekend Retreat – May 29th thru May 31st
Registration Fee $95 for Weekend or $65 for Saturday only. There are just a few spots left – contact me today to hold your spot.
See my Calendar of Events for Details and more information by Clicking HERE
And then Save the date for these fun events next month:
BINGO Catalog Launch – Sunday, June 7th at 2 p.m.
Caring with Cards – Tuesday, June 16th at 2 p.m. (Clarkesville Library)
Coffee & Cards – Tuesday, June 23rd at 10 a.m. OR Thursday June 25th at 6:45 p.m.
Here are just a few important dates to keep in mind as May gets started and the anticipation for the NEW Annual Catalog approaches June 2nd.
As we say goodbye to retiring products from the 2014-2015 Annual Catalog we’re making way for the new.
Transition Information:
Transition to the new Catalog:
Mark your calendar – June 2nd!!! Why? It’s like a special catalog day….
What does that mean to you? Well, you can order items from ALL 3 catalogs!!
Online Store Information:
June 2nd – the Online Store will be doing maintenance from midnight to 2 am (MT)
June 3rd – the Online Store will be doing maintenance from midnight to 2 am (MT)
It’s easy:
And thanks for shopping with me and choosing me as your demonstrator!
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