Leadership Just One More Day Away!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Well after a 10 hour road trip my down line Janie and I have arrived in Orlando and we’re excited to start our first Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference tomorrow! It is a balmy 85 here in Orlando! Can you believe it? Is it really January? Since this is my first time in central Florida I enjoyed the scenery coming into the state and the lovely country side and my first glimpse of orange trees.

Today I thought I would share with you a little peak of what a trip to Stampin’ Up! Leadership looks like. Here are all the things that I packed to bring with me. I thought I did pretty good since my daughter said I was allowed to take ALL my clothes with me since I’m a girl “it’s allowed”. Now I know why a 3 day trip requires 3 suitcases for a 17 year old girl! I only forgot my pillow so since we hit the road at 4:30 a.m. I guess that isn’t too bad, right?

I’m really excited about swapping. That is something we demos do to share ideas, new products and designs. I’ll look forward to sharing some of these swaps with you when I return – so stay tuned.

So here is what my 163 swaps look like. Packed and ready to go. You’ll notice them in my new fabric tote in the previous photo.

Yes 163, I ran out of time to do any more since I was sick, but this is one of the favorite parts of getting together with other demos for me – the sharing of ideas.

And here is a sneak peek at a special project that I’ve made for my down line Leadership gift. Come back tomorrow and I’ll show you more.

Mean while I believe we’re going to head out and explore the city and meet some of our other demo friends. Did I already say I’m so excited?

Wishes Your Way

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Check out our fun NEW Pinwheel Sizzlits die (item # 129411 just $4.95) from the Spring Catalog. What fun it is to make these little pinwheels and there are all the rage right now – just in time for your spring cards.

Here is the card I designed for the recent shoebox with my SINKS friends. I like the whimsical saying and the feel of this card – what do you think?

It’s also one of my Leadership swaps that I’ll be taking with me as I head out the door – I’m sooo excited to be going and look forward to sharing all the exciting news from Leadership soon! Stay tuned and check out my posts on face book, twitter and here on my blog – I’ll be posting from sunny Orlando soon!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wishes Your Way

Inks: Island Indigo

Paper: In Color DSP Stack, Island Indigo and Whisper White

Accessories: Big Shot, Pinwheel Sizzlits, Honeycomb Embossing Folder

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You Are Loved

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

You Are Loved – It’s not just for Valentine’s Day.

Did you notice that the You Are Loved Stamp Set (item # 123777/123779) is on our 50% OFF Online Extravaganza list? Well it is along with some other fantastic items. If you haven’t checked out my Online Extravaganza why not so do today our sale runs through Wednesday, November 28^th! (You can click HERE to see my original post about the Online Extravaganza and to get a complete list of items in a PDF.

Here is a great card that I made using the You Are Loved Stamp Set during a Stampin’ Up! event. Don’t you love the fall colors?

And here is a special little card that is sure to bring a smile to a loved one’s face – just letting them know how special they are. This one includes our Decorative Label Punch also included in the Online Extravaganza list.

So why not take a few moments and check out all the Online Extravaganza offerings? During my Black Friday and Cyber Monday Promotion not only will you get the products you love you’ll also get a FREE Festive Holiday Treat Kit! (Click HERE for more details on my Black Friday and Cyber Monday Promotion)

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Full of Blessings

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Happy Thanksgiving everyone – I hope that everyone will have a wonderful day. It has been a tough year around here at times but I’m so thankful for my husband and children. They can be frustrating, but they are the best part of my personal life.

Stamping is also a big part of my life and I wanted to say thank you to all of you for being part of it. I never thought when I went to my first Sale-a-bration Stamp a Stack with my girlfriends, Michelle and Becky, that stamping would enrich my life so much. So I am also very grateful for my customers, TEAM members, and for all of the friendships that I have made through my stamping business! Without you I couldn’t have continued my journey with Stampin’ Up! and been able to share what I love with you.

Although our family will celebrate our Thanksgiving on Saturday this year since my husband is working today and can’t be with us. My children will be home and I’m looking forward to spending some time together with them decorating the house as a surprise for Larry. He is a bit of a Grinch when it comes to the decorating of the house – not his cup of tea per say. Johnathan loves to decorate and bake with me during the holidays – so he’ll be my partner in crime! Since Kaitlin is a senior this year and Johnathan 20, I know that this time together is precious.

Today’s card, Full of Blessings, is one that I received during Regional in Chattanooga this fall from fellow demonstrator Bonnie Duncan and I thought you might enjoy it.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Full of Blessings

Inks: Jet Black StazOn Ink and Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Orchard Harvest DSP, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Accessories: Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Garden Green and Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Markers, Always Artichoke ½” Seam Binding Ribbon, Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, and Stampin’ Sponge

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Halloween Petite Purse

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

I love the Petite Purse Die and really like its versatility, so when I saw this cute little punch art cat purse I couldn’t resist. Isn’t it just too stinking cute!

What a great treat for your Halloween trick or treaters! One of the best things about the Petite Purse Die is you can fill it with sooo many great little goodies – Quick hide the chocolate from my husband – He’s always saying he’s “safety testing” it!

I’m sorry to say I can’t tell you who make this darling Halloween treat since the swapper didn’t include her information.

Supplies:

Paper: Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP, Basic Black, Wild Wasabi, Basic Gray, and Pretty in Pink card stock

Accessories: Big Shot and Petite Purse Die

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Toxic Treats Fun

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Toxic Treats is one of our new sets available in our Holiday Catalog. When I saw this set I could all kinds of great possibilities for techniques. Here is a card that I received from Dawn Cutter at Regionals. I love the color combination she used when creating this card.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Toxic Treats

Inks: Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delights and Basic Black

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White and Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP

Accessories: Black Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Snips and Sponge Daubers

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Frightening Feline

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Want a great stamp for just $8.95 – why not take a look at the single stamp Frightening Feline from our Holiday Catalog? I love the unique way that the words make up this image.

Here is a great swap using the Frightening Feline stamp that I received from Pamela Kroeger during the Chattanooga Regional last month just in time for Halloween. Don’t you just love it – I think the little Googlies in the hole of the tree are just too stinking cute!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Wicked Cool and Frightening Feline

Inks: Night of Navy and Versa Mark

Paper: So Saffron, Night of Navy, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Always Artichoke and Basic Black

Accessories: Basic Black Marker, Googlies, Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder and Heat Tool, Big Shot and Woodgrain Embossing Folder.

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Googly Ghouls Treats

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

I love making cute little treat items to give out to family and friends; so when I saw the Googly Ghouls stamp set in the Christmas Catalog it seemed like a great choice for one of my Chattanooga Regional swaps. You can make quick and easy treat items with the Googly Ghouls images. This treat happens to be made with our Two Tags die and holds a chocolate nugget. Isn’t it cute? Which Googly Ghouls image is your favorite?

Want to add alittle Googlies to your Googly Ghouls images? Why not try our self adhesive Googlies at only $2.50 for a package of 50 they’re a deal!

Part of what I love about Stampin’ Up! events is all the wonderful idea boards they share with us and Regional is no exception. Check out this Halloween themed board.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Googly Ghouls

Inks: Basic Black

Paper: Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Basic Gray and Basic Black

Accessories: Big Shot, Two Tags Die, Scallop Circle Punch and 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, Sticky Strip and Simply Score Board

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Just Believe

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

I simply love this Just Believe image it makes me think of the meadows of my childhood that were filled with the beautiful little violets in the spring. So when I saw the Just Believe stamp set I thought it would be wonderful with the Faux Silk technique that I used here on my Chattanooga Swaps last weekend. What do you think?

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Just Believe

Inks: Lucky Limeade

Paper: Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder 3/8″ Ruffled Ribbon, 2011-2013 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers

Check out this great display board of holiday cards from the Chattanooga Regional.

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Chattanooga Regional Creative Challenge- What a Thrill

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

After a wonderfully energizing day at Regional that included meeting new stamping friends and seeing old ones, swapping cards, learning new tips and ideas, prize patrol, great giveaways, and of course spending time stamping I was shocked and honored to learn that my Festive Fall Fun swap card was one of the 2 Creative Challenge winners chosen by the Stampin’ Up! staff to be featured as a winner at the Chattanooga Regional.

I have to tell you I couldn’t believe it as my name was called and my card was shown on the two huge screens. Mine was just one of two cards chosen from the demonstrators there! My ears roared while my team encouraged me to get out of my seat and up onto the stage. And since Bonnie Thurber was describing the other persons’ card as mine while I approached the stage, the only thing going through my mind as my friends cheered me on was that the lovely Christmas card Bonnie was describing wasn’t mine.

I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to receive a hug and generous gift, a shopping spree, that was presented to me by the director of Demonstrator training, Bonnie Thurber. Even now I sit here looking at the delightful card they gave me and shake my head because it doesn’t seem real. What a thrill it was to be chosen. And of course now I can order all those wonderful items on my wish list from the Holiday Catalog with my shopping spree! Yippee!

Would you like a chance to join in all the Stampin’ Up! fun? If you love to stamp why not join my team! You can click HERE for more details on the benefit of becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator.

Are you asking how you can learn how you can learn this technique and make this card too? Now you can! I can teach you how in my Festive Fall Fun Stamp Camp. Why not sign up today and learn how to make this winning card along with the other fun projects at my upcoming October event, Festive Fall Fun Stamp Camp. Click HERE to see my Calandar of Events and all the details.

I bet you’d like to see that lovely Christmas card I mentioned earler. I’m sorry to say I don’t remember the name of my fellow demonstrator who also received this honor and was with me up on stage since I was so stunned. If you do, let me know so I can give her credit for her card that she created with the Come to Bethlehem stamp set. Isn’t it lovely?