Happy Day!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

I’m so tickled to tell you that a card of mine from last year was chosen recently to be part of a two page spread celebrating cards from Blogs around the World. It’s the first time I’ve been published and you can see it in the January 2013 issue of the Paper Craft Inspiration Magazine – I’m so excited!

Here’s my card shown on the two page feature

Would you like to see my original blog post Patio Party Pinwheel from August 13th that this card was featured in? Why not click HERE.

If you would like to get a copy of the this FREE tutorial that I mentioned in my August Patio Party Pinwheel post for yourself – It’s easy just leave me a comment on this post, or sign up for my Newsletter and I’ll be happy to email you a copy so you can make your own Pinwheels!

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Day Two – Leadership 2013

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Woo hoo Leadership started with a greeting from Shelli on stage in the Chaplin Theater where all 1,500 of us gathered. What fun! So many great things are coming up for us in 2013! You’re going to LOVE all the new products that are being introduced. I’m looking forward to telling you all about it when I get home.

I really enjoyed my first class of the day with Shannon West who led the class Meet New People, Find New Faces. I always enjoy her presentations. It was a great way to start the first full day of Stampin’ Up! Leadership 2013.
At lunch we were all pampered with a wonderful meal.

Here are Janie, Anna and I with our decadent desserts.

Next we were off to some wonderful presentations by fellow demos. My head is whirling with all the great projects they have presented to us. You could feel the creative energy in the air here at Leadership.

A wonderful dinner with the gang at Copper Canyon with Joe, our waiter, we just couldn’t resist going back the food and service was just so wonderful.

Stamping Under the Stars – What fun, and knowing my daughter would be rolling her eyes at me made it all the sweeter. As we headed down the street in our PJs to join the others, I was really looking forward to the first ever evening session. The excitement was in the air, with everyone gathered together. Sara greeted us, Donna Griffith, Carrie Cudney, and Brian Pilling presented wonderful projects with all the scrumptious new Spring Catalog and Sale-a-Bration products.

Brian was especially entertaining as he stepped out in his P.J. duds and explained that it was his first Pajama Party ever, so he did a little research to be prepared. He was all set to play games, have pillow fights and talk about boys with all of us since that is what you do at pajama parties after all according to the internet, right? What a hoot!

And of course who doesn’t love Prize Patrol! Chuckles, laughter and fun – that is what stamping is all about. I feel so blessed that I’m able to be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and able to make a difference in your lives thanks for stamping with me.

Are you enjoying the pictures? Want to see more check out my face book page Stamp with Jini where I’ve posted more photos of the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference for you.

Stampin’ Up! Leadership 2013 – Day One

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Stamp with Jini

Oh the excitement. What a great day of meeting new friends and sharing stories!
Today started out with an organized swap where we spent 4 hours just stamping. What a blast that was. Here is a photo of me in the Manatee/Dolphin room in the Clarion, our hotel. Door prizes, chocolate and stamping – heaven! But shhh… don’t tell my husband remember I’m working.

The afternoon brought the beginning of the Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference and a Meet & Greet at the Orange County Convention Center where we met up with friends. Here is a photo of all of us (Anna, Janie and I) at the Meet & Greet with Carrie Cudney, from training at Stampin’ Up!

Meet & Greet with Carrie The end of the day wrapped up with a wonderful class given by Brian Pilling called Managers’ Reception – Be There Next Year. After all who wouldn’t want an exclusive night at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter just for being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator! Ever think about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demo? Why not join today – Click HERE for more information.
Here is a picture of Janie, Brian and I after the class.

Afterward our little group enjoyed a wonderful meal at the Tommy Bahamas – their stuffed shrimp was sooo divine. Here are Janie and I outside the restraunt enjoying the wonderful balmy Florida weather.

Back in our room and winding down for a early day with more exciting stuff to come tomorrow during Leadership.

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?

Merry Christmas Everyone

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Just a quick Merry Christmas to all of you – today’s post includes my Christmas Card that I sent out this year. Don’t you just love these little Frosty Friends? I couldn’t resist them when I saw them in the Holiday Catalog and knew they’d make my own cards special for family and friends.

Here is a photo of my Hubby with Chewie and Yoda that I couldn’t resist sharing with you. Larry recently played Santa at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter (taking photos with pets). He couldn’t not have a photo of our two dogs so he brought the suit home for a quick shot our two. (Yes, the one of the right looking too cute is the little culprit form my earlier tree skirt post.)

I hope you and your families have a safe and wonderful Christmas and a joyous New Year. Thank you for a wonderful year, I look forward to stamping with you in 2013!

Anyone want a dog?

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Here is the crime scene – Hmmm why are there sequence on my floor?

Here’s my hand made Christmas tree skirt that I made when I was in high school. My skirt has survived 30 years, 2 cats, 2 children and 3 dogs before now.Thankfully the other half of the skirt survived.

Here is the suspect – I believe Yoda is now on Santa’s naughty list and will be getting a lump of coal in her stocking.

After last Christmas fostering her with two fractures in her hips and listening to her whine 6 weeks for 8 hours a day since she couldn’t play with our other dog Chewie, and a year of potty training, this was my thanks. (By the way did you know miniatures have tiny bladders? I didn’t, but I learned quickly 2 hours was the top length of time to be left out of my sight, oh my poor wood floors.)

I know…. she is just too stinking cute, who can resist – so I guess I’ll keep her! But there was a moment there…..

Color Spritzer Stand

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Are you in love with our Color Spritzers? I know I am and at $2.95 for 2 you can get one for each color!

My son has taken over our garage with his wood working tools this past month or so and has been building away getting his set up just so. So when he saw all my Color Spritzers laying on the table in my studio he asked me what they were for. I could see his mind working away on a way to store them for me – he found the answer quickly.

So here is his design. He made the Color Spritzer Stand for me to hold an entire color collection – Isn’t it great! No more hunting for the right color I need. I used my trusty label maker to write the color on them as I fill them so they are all organized and easy to put back into the right holder.(No OCD here right?)

Here is a picture of both the Color Spritzer Stand he built for me and the old marker holders he and his dad made when he was younger. These were great for the kids – no markers rolling off the table and falling on the floor to dry out or have to pick up. The kids teachers loved them since we always gave them a set for their classrooms each year when school started.

Click HERE to see the great Heat Tool Holders for me last Christmas too

Want some of your own Color Spritzers (item #126185) just let me know or place your order at my online store.

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New Digital Downloads Today

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

It’s Tuesday and that means NEW Digital Downloads! We have 3 great NEW Downloads to choose from. Why not check them out?

Waiting for Santa Ensemble (item #132615) $12.95

Hanukkah Happiness Ensemble (item #132715) $12.95

Freehand Frames Overlays Stamp Brush Set (item #132559) $3.95

Did you know that MDS2 is part of the Online Extravaganza? During the Online Extravaganza you can purchase MDS2 for 50% OFF. So now you can have your stamps and Digital too! Click HERE to see my earlier post which includes a list of all of the items in our Online Extravaganza.

Want to learn how to use your MDS2? Why not check out my NEW MDS Class in December. You’ll get an introduction to the fabulous world of MDS2 and create 2 projects that you can take home with you. Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events.

I thought I’d share a photo my sister sent me today – I thought it was so cool and a great addition to the Thanksgiving goodies.

What do you think? Why not leave me a comment and let me know.

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Let’s Make A Difference – Together!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Stamp with Jini

Can you believe it is already November? I hope you’ve enjoyed the fall color in your area. Ours here in north Georgia didn’t last long – Hurricane Sandy made an impact here with strong winds and very early freezing temperatures, seems like my feet are still frozen. However, we were extremely lucky compared to our neighbors farther north along the east coast.

Want to make a different in their lives? To help Hurricane Sandy victims and the Red Cross effort I’ll be donating 10% of my sales for the next 10 days to the Red Cross.

Here are the details- its simple: Now through November 11^th when you place an order with me, directly or through my Online Store, I will donate 10% of my sales to the Red Cross. So now not only can you get you’re Stampin’ Up! products you’ve been wanting for those holiday projects, you can also help the Red Cross with the recovery efforts on the East Coast.

Want to help by making a donation direct? Click HERE to go to the Red Cross

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