Coming Soon – NEW Wood Mount Cases

Stampin’ Up! just announced that they will be packaging their wood-mount stamp sets in NEW Wood Mount Cases! Yippee!! I was so excited about this news because these NEW Wood Mount Cases are similar to our clear mount cases so they will fit perfectly together on your shelf. Needless to say this makes the organizer in me squeal with delight – uniform and “modular” in design.  They will also have the images and stamp set names on the spine to make searching for the set you want even easier.

I know you’re asking when these will be available-  Well the NEW Wood Mount Cases will become available as of May 31st when the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog goes live. AND extra Wood Mount Cases will also be available just like our Clear Mount Cases currently available now!

Wait it gets even sweeter – because there will be a template for you to create your own labels if you want to transfer your older sets into this sleek new organization system of cases.

Check out this quick video showing you the NEW Wood Mount Cases

Sooo Get Ready for all the exciting NEW products coming in the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog soon. And if you want to make sure that you are one of the first to get the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog there are several ways to earn one for FREE! 

#1 Reserve a Catalog – Preorder your own catalog on or before May 6th for $4.50 and as soon as my catalogs arrive, I’ll mail one to you in the order in which they are reserved.

#2 Book a Workshop – Call me to set your date for a private party with me. It’s a fun time for you and your friends AND you’ll get your catalog for FREE

#3 Place a $50 Order – starting now through May 18th– This can be done Online or through me. This must be a single $50 order (before shipping and tax).

#4 Join a Club – Sign up for one of my Clubs (Stamp, Scrap, Big Shot, or even my Virtual Club) Clubs will start in August when clubs are filled.

#5 Local Customers – Those of you who live locally will have the opportunity to attend my Luau Catalog Launch Party. Dates will be announced soon.

#6 Join My Team – You’ll be the FIRST to see all the NEW and exciting products in the 2013-2014 Catalog! Demonstrators always get a 30 day jump start on Catalogs and products. You can click HERE to see more information about joining my TEAM. Please contact me for all the exciting details regarding the NEW 2013-2014 Catalog and joining.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact.

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Join Today and Get 25% More!

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The party has been extended!

When you join my Team, The Blue Mountain Stampers, between now and March 31st you’ll get 25% more in your starter kit! Woo hoo!

What does that mean for you? Not only do you get to choose $156.50 in products for your starter kit that you want for just $99,  you’ll also get all the benefits of becoming one of my Team members.

Click HERE for more information on The Blue Mountain Stampers

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I’d love to speak with you.

I’m Feeling Sentimental about Bloomin’ Marvelous

Here are two more cards I wanted to share with you that my Team members gave me during our swap this month. I think they are both such fantastic cards that I didn’t want to not share them with you before the end of today.

This first card Cindy made and in addition to the Feeling Sentimental stamp set (item 1296237/129630) it uses our Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 126917). I love the richness and vintage feel of this card, don’t you?

Feeling Sentimental Team swap Cindy March 2013

And did you know that since the Natural Composition DSP has a raised pattern on it you can use it to create any color paper you’d like simply by adding classic ink with a sponge? Cindy also used our Apothecary Accents Framelits (item 127003) to create this great negative image where she placed her sentiment. How cool is that?

Tamara’s swap uses the Bloomin’ Marvelous stamp set (item 129651/129654) and just makes smile and think of spring. I love the colors she chose to go with the Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper (item 125409)  she used across the bottom.

Team Swap Tamara March 2013

We have such fun together at the Blue Mountain Stampers Team meetings each month. Have you ever thought about becoming a Demonstrator? I would love to have you join in the fun. You can click HERE to learn more about my team and becoming a demonstrator. And if you join during Sale-a-bration you’ll get an extra 25% of free products in your kit just for joining – how great is that!

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Pinwheel Wishes Tutorial

Have you ever wondered what happens at one of my monthly Blue Mountain Stampers’ Meetings? Well I thought I would share with you one of the projects we made during my February TEAM meeting.

Pinwheel Wishes Card

I’ve had several of you ask me if I knew any tricks on how to make these cute little pinwheels using our NEW Pinwheel Sizzlits Die from the Spring Catalog. They are sooo stinking cute, but they are small so they can be a challenge to put together if you don’t know a few tricks.

Since I made about 100 of them for my Leadership swaps in January I had plenty of time to try out different methods of putting them together. Today I thought I’d share with you what method worked best for me so I put together a Tips for Quick & Easy Pinwheels Video Tutorial to show you what I learned.

Want to make one of your own Pinwheel Wishes card? Well you can, just click Here for a FREE PDF TUTORIAL with measurements and directions just for you. I hope you have as much fun making these cute little Pinwheels as I did.

Have you ever thought of becoming a Demonstrator? Want to join the fun and become part of my TEAM? Sale-a-bration is a great time to join since we have a special promotion going on right now. Why not click HERE to learn more about becoming a Demonstrator and becoming part of my Blue Mountain Stampers’ Team. Warning – the fun is contagious! Let me know if you have any questions ([email protected]) or would like answers to any questions you may have.

Don’t want to become a demonstrator? That’s ok you can join in all the fun during Sale-a-bration by hosting a party of your own! Or why not stop by for my FREE event Sale-a-bration Saturday on March 2nd! Click HERE to see my Calendar of Events for more information. Contact me today and we’ll find what works for you best.

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Blue Mountain Stampers’ Swaps

One of my favorite parts of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is spending time sharing ideas and projects with my fellow demonstrators. I’ve been so blessed with the friendships and the people I’ve meet while on my journey as a demonstrator with Stampin’ Up!  I wanted to share a little bit about my team with you.

My Team’s name is the Blue Mountain Stampers, chosen due to fact that we live here in the North Georgia foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Recently we met for our monthly meeting and so today I want to share some of the wonderful swaps my team members brought along with them to swap.

First, I’ll share with you the swap that our newest member of the team made. Tamara recently joined my team when she took advantage of the Sale-a-bration promotion. (You can click HERE to see more information about the Sale-a-bration promotion.)

Blue Mountain Stamper February swaps Tamara

Tamara made this cute little Sweet Treat Box for Valentine’s Day using the adorable Owl Builder Punch (item 118074) and the Print Poetry Designer Series Paper Stack (item 129312) that she got in her Starter Kit. Filled with chocolate kisses it’s not only too cute but is sure to be a hit with anyone! (Quick hide it from my husband – Somehow he always knows when a swap contains chocolate!)

This next swap was created by Janie. Janie whom recently celebrated her one year anniversary as a demonstrator, gave us these wonderful cards and coordinating envelopes. I just love the way Janie thinks outside the box. She used the Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper (item 126902) and the Lovely Letters Alphabet stamp set (item 115030/127786) to create a personalized note card in different colors for each of us.

Blue Mountain Stamper February swaps Janie (1)

Blue Mountain Stamper February swaps Janie (2)

And finally Cindy who has been a demonstrator the longest now, brought these wonderful swaps using the Love You Much image from our NEW Best of 25 Years stamp set for February – Best of Love stamp set (item 132987)  to create her two items.

Blue Mountain Stamper February swaps Cindy (3)

I love the little envelope she made using the Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper (item 126922). Doesn’t it make you smile just looking at it? The hearts were created with our Hearts a Flutter Framelits (item 130159). Both these great items can be found in our Spring Catalog.

The second item Cindy gave us makes a great gift item for someone’s desk. I really like the way Cindy used the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper (item 129309) to decorate the fabulous NEW Designer Builder Brads (item 129329) and binder clip don’t you?

Blue Mountain Stamper February swaps Cindy (2)

Does this look like fun? Is this something you might be interested in doing? Have you ever thought about joining Stampin’ Up?

Now is a great time to join. With the special Sale-a-bration promotion not only will you get to choose your own starter kit for just $99 – You’ll get $156.50 in product! That is an extra 25% since Stampin’ Up! is celebrating their 25th anniversary.

Whether you’re a hobbyist who wants to take advantage of our 20% discount to support your paper crafting habit or a business builder wanting to pay some bills –  As a member of my Blue Mountain Stampers’ Team, you’ll have access to my support and resources to help you grow as a Demonstrator.

  • Monthly Blue Mountain Stampers’ Meetings

Fellowship and fun

Make & Take Projects

Product Training

Displays

Swapping

Shoebox Swaps

  • Exclusive Online Blue Mountain Stampers’ Group

Face book group

Stampin’ Connection Group

  • New Demonstrator Program

Orientation

Personalized Ongoing support

Discounts on my Classes

And More!

Climb Mountains with me and the Blue Mountain Stampers!

Want to know how to join? Click HERE for more information or contact me at [email protected] and I can answer your questions.

Join the fun today!

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Two by Two

Here is a great card that I recently received from my friend Anna in our monthly Stamp Divas swap. Anna used the single stamp Two by Two (item 126788) to make this wonderful card. I just love the soft colors she used when coloring the Two by Two image – what a great baby card!

Two by Two

And who doesn’t like to be part of a larger group? I know I do, so once a month I enjoy the chance to be together with my demo friends -We share, laugh, stamp and enjoy each other’s company.

Is this something you think you may enjoy? Whether you want to host your own private party, be your own party, or party all the time Sale-a-bration is a wonderful time to do it. Sale-a-bration offers special incentives and FREE items that you can earn when you participate in Sale-a-bration. You can click HERE to see more about our special promotions.

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Want to party all the time? Why not you join my TEAM during Sale-a-Bration. Not only do you get to you to choose 25% more in your starter kit (That’s $156.50 worth of products for just $99). When you join you’ll get 20% discount on product, a community of friends that love what you do and you’ll get to make a difference! Click HERE for more information about joining or contact me today – I’d love to speak with you about becoming part of my TEAM. And when you join with me you’ll get to participate in my monthly TEAM meetings where you’ll have fun learning new techniques and making fun projects with the rest of my TEAM!

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Two by Two

Inks: StazOn Jet Black, Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, So Saffron and Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pads

Paper: Natural White and Baja Breeze card stock

Accessories: Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, 5/8″ Organza Ribbon, Blender Pen

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Yippee! Sale-a-Bration Starts Today!

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Are you asking yourself what is Sale-a-Bration? Sale-a-Bration is an annual party with loads of FREE exclusive products! And this year’s party is better than ever since Stampin’ Up! is celebrating their 25th Anniversary!

There are 3 ways to enjoy Sale-a-Bration

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Give me a call or drop me an email ([email protected]) and we can choose a date for a private party. You’ll invite your friends, everyone will get to see all the wonderful new products in our Spring Catalog, we’ll have fun stamping together, and you’ll earn FREE stuff! It’s as simple as that. Don’t want to clean? You can even hold your party here in my spacious classroom.

And as a Hostess during Sale-a-Bration not only will you receive our regular Hostess Benefits but you’ll also receive a FREE package of Silver Glimmer Paper when you host a $150 party AND a FREE bundle which includes the Madison Avenue stamp set, Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper and Sycamore Street Button and Ribbon pack when you host a $400 party. How great is that?

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Shop – yep that’s it! When you place an order with me for $50 in product and you’ll get a FREE Sale-a-Bration item. Order another $50 and you’ll get another FREE Sale-a-Bration item. There is no limit on what you can earn! You can Shop 24/7 at my Online Store.

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Want to party all the time? Why not you join my TEAM during Sale-a-Bration. Not only do you get to you to choose 25% more in your starter kit (That’s $156.50 worth of products for just $99). When you join you’ll get 20% discount on product, a community of friends that love what you do and you’ll get to make a difference!  Click HERE for more information about joining or contact me today – I’d love to speak with you about becoming part of my TEAM. And when you join with me you’ll get to participate in my monthly TEAM meetings where you’ll have fun learning new techniques and making fun projects with the rest of my TEAM!

What are you waiting for? Why not enjoy the party? Host, Shop or Join – the choice is yours!

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Ornament Keepsakes

Today I’m sharing with you a card my TEAM member Janie created using the Ornament Keepsakes Bundle for our last meeting.  I know I’m sharing this a few days late – but better late than never right? (Fortunately or unfortunately, however you look at it, late last night I realized that I never hit send on this post and it was just waiting to be published – oops!)

Ornament Keepsakes

I think the card is fantastic, don’t you? Janie used the Ornament Keepsakes stamp set as the focal point of this card along with the wonderful Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack. A steal at just $6.95 for 48 4 ½” x 6 ½” sheets!

As we were putting the card together and having so much fun, Cindy thought it would be great to step it up by taking the original watermark concept on the ornament by adding gold embossing powder too. The results were striking don’t you think? And with the “bling” of our wonderful Champagne Glimmer Paper – it was a wow moment!

We have such a great time during our TEAM meetings – would you like to join us? Right now is such a great time to join Stampin’ Up! and become a Demonstrator with our special promotion to join right now. After all who wouldn’t love to get a FREE set of 10 Classic Stamp Pads along with your totally customizable starter kit – and it’s all just $99! You can click HERE to see more information about joining. Give me a call or drop me an email if you have any questions or would like to talk about the benefits of becoming a Demonstrator. Whether you just want a 20% discount on all your Stampin’ Up! products or would like to make a little extra income – I’d love to have you join my TEAM! Why not Join today so you can join in all the fun at our December meeting!

Love this card and the items we used to put it together – Good news they’re in our Holiday Catalog! Why not take a few minutes and look at all the other wonderful items that are available in our Holiday Catalog too – remember Holiday Catalog items are only available until January 2nd! Also, when you place an order with me during the month of November you’ll receive a FREE TutorialClick HERE to see more details.

Here is a quick peek at the inside of the card too.

Supplies:

Stamp Set: Ornament Keepsakes and Delightful Dozen

Inks: VersaMark Pad

Paper:  Festival of Prints Designer Series Paper Stack, Champagne Glimmer Paper, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla card stock

Accessories: Cherry Cobbler ½” Seam Binding Ribbon, Heat Tool, Gold Embossing Powder, Big Shot and Holiday Ornaments Framelits

 

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Two Ways to Get FREE Ink during November’s Special!

I’m so excited about this month’s November Special – Stampin’ Up! is giving everyone not just one way, but two – to get FREE Ink!

Here’s the details:

Beginning today until December 16th, host a minimum $450 party, place a $450 order or Join Stampin’ Up! and my Team and you get a FREE collection of Classic Stampin’ Pads – that’s a bonus that is valued at $49.95 and is in addition to our other great benefits!

Choice 1 – Host a $450 Party

Not only will you be able to choose a FREE collection of Classic Stampin’ Pads, you’ll also get $65 in hostess dollars and a 50% off item

Contact me today to schedule your party!

Choice 2 – Place a $450 Order

If you would rather not host a party, thats ok. Just place an ordre of $450 in merchandise through me or my Online Store and you’ll still earn all the wonderful hostess benefits along with the FREE collection of Classic Stampin’ Pads!

Choice 3 – Join my Stampin’ Up! team

Today through December 16th, when you join my team as a demonstrator you’ll get a FREE Collection of Classic’ Stampin’ Pads valued at $49.95. Joining costs just $99 and includes $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! products of YOUR choice along with $65 worth of catalogs, supplies, etc!

Joining my team gives you soo many benefits including my monthly TEAM meetings, a minimum 20% discount on products, a subscription to our Demo only magazine Stampin’ Sucess, the ability to attend special Stampin’ Up! events, and access to our Demo only community, where you can interact with other Demos from around the world and find unlimited project ideas!

Click HERE to learn more about joining my Team or contact me today

Click HERE to  join my team now

P.S. Join today and host your own party during the promotion and earn a second set of FREE Classic Stamp Ink Pads! Ask me about how you can do this while taking advantage of a 30% discount too!

Have questions? email me or call me I’ll be happy to answer them for you.

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NEW Stampin’ Trimmer is NOW Available to order!

Features of the All-New Stampin’ Trimmer

  • An extra-wide 6-1/4″ cutting base and an extended 14-1/2″ ruler
    • The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 1/4″ (4 mm) increments, allowing for small measurements.
    • The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
    • The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts.
    • When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
    • The cutting base and track include a full ruler, incorporating measurements down to 1/16″ and grid lines that mark each quarter inch.
    • All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won’t wear off.
    • The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin’ Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
  • A full 12″ cutting and scoring track
    • The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don’t have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you’re not using them.
    • The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 12″ (30.5 cm) without having to remove or switch out handles.
    • The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport.
    • The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
  • Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
    • The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
    • Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring.
    • The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you’re cutting.
    • The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
  • Storage compartment under base
    • The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades, and even business cards.
    • Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you’ve stored.
  •  item 126889; $29.95

You can watch a video with Brian Pilling to see all the fabulous features

Why not add your NEW Stampin’ Trimmer to your order today!

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Gift Bags for Regionals

Yesterday I showed you my Tic Tac Regional goodie for my room mates. You can click HERE to see that post. Well I was having so much fun making Regional roomie gift items for my TEAM that I thought I would make a cute bag to hold everything for them. So here is what I came up with.

Now, I thought I was being smart by just varying the tissue paper in the two gift bags. However, I quickly realized that since I personalized the notebooks with their initials I wasn’t going to remember which bag was which. My CRS, as my kids call it, was kicking in big time. Sooo.. I got to thinking about bag tags making it easy to identify their individual gifts. Voila! I found my extra stash of name tags that I’ve used before (when I made tags for my daughter’s birthday gift of luggage this past spring) and came up with these cute little fall themed tags for the bags.

My TEAM loved them and quickly moved them to their bags they were taking to the Regional that held their swaps.

Here is a close up of the tags. What do you think?

Here are the finished bags with tags – front and back.

and here is my TEAM member Janie getting her bag

and my downline Cindy opening her notebook when we arrived in Chattanooga at our hotel Friday night.

I’ve got such a great TEAM and we have such fun stamping together! The fellowship of stamping is one of the best parts that I love about the Stampin’ Up! experience.

Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator? Would you like  to learn more about it? Click HERE for more information about joining my TEAM. Not sure, but you’d like to see what it is all about, why not join us at one of my TEAM meetings. Contact me today for more information.

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