Sale-A-Bration Has Begun!

Hey there stampers! Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you had a great weekend!  Mine was packed!  I visited with my BFF, had a Valentine's stamp camp with all three of my downline in attendance :), a farewell BBQ for my sister-in-law's mother-in-law and went shopping for outfits for my upcoming formal banquet fundraiser for my work.  All in all a productive and exhausting weekend!

So now on to the Sale-a-Bration promotion.  From now until March 31st  for every $50 in Stampin' Up product you purchase you get to choose a free item out of the Sale-a-Bration catalog .  Who doesn't like free stuff?!?!  There are adorable ADORABLE stamp sets, paper and ribbon and buttons and more!

Click here to download the Sale-a-Bration catalog

Questions? Email me!

Hugs,

Thank You Stamp Camp

Hey there stampers!  Hope you are having a great day!
Today's card is one we will be making at my stamp camp today!  It's simple but I like it!  How about you?

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: fifth avenue floral (#113734), perfect punches (#120516)
• INK: basic black (#101179)
• PAPER: basic black (#121045), real red (#102482) whisper white(#100730), dsp
• ACCESSORIES: black gingham ribbon (retired), mini glue dot (#103683)
• TOOLS: scallop oval (#119856)

Hugs,

Thanks!

Hey there stampers! Thank you for stopping by!
Today's card is another we'll be doing at my thank you stamp camp.  A masculine one-woo hoo!!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: totally tool (#113256), woodgrain (#117100)
• INK: jet black stazon (#101406), stampin' write markers
• PAPER: crumb cake (#120953), whisper white (#100730), chocolate chip (#102128)
• ACCESSORIES: chocolate chip corduroy brad (retired)
• TOOLS: 1/16" circle punch (#101227)

Hugs,

Thank You Remix

Hey there stampers! Thanks for checking in with me!
Today's card uses some left over card guts from my holiday stamp camp and the Season of friendship stamp set.  I love how you can take the guts change the stamp set and come up with another cute card!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: oval all (#113790), season of friendship (#111776)
• INK: garden green (#102272), blushing bride (#119786), baja breeze (#111833) jet black stazon (#101406)
• PAPER: baja breeze (#111352), whisper white (#100730), blushing bride (#119796), real red (#102482), dsp
• ACCESSORIES: real red grosgrain ribbon (#109034)
• TOOLS: 1" circle (#119868),1 1/4" circle (#119861), 1 3/8" circle (#119860), large oval (#119855), scallop oval (#119856), word window (#119857)

Hugs,

Thank You Daisy

Hey there stampers! I'm glad you stopped by to visit!
Today's card uses the Upsy Daisy and Oval All stamp sets and the embossed resist technique.  You can find step by step directions for this technique HERE.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: oval all (#113790), upsy daisy (#111710
• INK: jet black stazon (#101406), versamark (#102283), blushing bride (#119786)
• PAPER: blushing bride(#119796), basic black (#121045), whisper white (#100730)
• ACCESSORIES: clear embossing powder(#109130)
• TOOLS: powder pal (#102197), embossing buddy (#103083), small oval (#119863), large oval (#119855), scallop oval (#119856)

Hugs,

Stamp Camp Samples

Hey there stampers! Hope you are having a good week-it's been hard getting back into the swing of things!
Today's card is another from my holiday stamp camp-I hate posting with these horrid photos but have no choice other than not post at all until I can get my dang camera fixed.  These are all taken with my cell phone.

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: punch pals (#116588)
• INK: jet black stazon (#101406) stampin' write markers
• PAPER: baja breeze (#111352), whisper white (#100730), blushing bride (#119796), real red (#102482),dsp
• ACCESSORIES: real red grosgrain ribbon (#109034)
• TOOLS: 1" circle (#119868),1 1/4" circle (#119861), 1 3/8" circle (#119860), large oval (#119855), scallop oval (#119856), word window (#119857)

Hugs,

Christmas Stamp Camp

Hey there stampers! Thanks for stopping by!
Today's card is one from my stamp camp from Christmas.  Simple and cute!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: delightful decorations (#116517)
• INK: real red(#103133)
• PAPER: real red (#102482), whisper white (#100730), old olive(#100702), dsp
• ACCESSORIES: old olive striped ribbon (retired), adhesive jewels (#119246), glue dots (#103683)
• TOOLS: ornament punch (#119847), snowflake punch ((#119852)

Hugs,

Retired Stamp Sets For Sale!

Hey there stampers! Can you believe it?  I am on here again! ;)  I just added some retired stamp sets for sale.  I apologize for the pictures but you get the idea.  They are all mounted and gently used and can be yours!  I am charging $5 to ship and can combine shipping if you want more than one item.  No shipping charge if you live locally and want to pick them up!

Click HERE to see the awful pictures but awesome deals!

Hugs,

Happy New Year!

Hey there stampers! Happy New Year!  Here's to health, happiness and prosperity for 2011!

I am going to start out the year with a post from my holiday stamp camp.  I know *SHOCK* a post with a picture of a project!  I will apologize for the picture- my camera leaves so much to be desired and I am not quite sure how they market it as a camera as it takes AWFUL pictures-you can't even get a picture that isn't blurry!  I am definitely going to get my old camera fixed soon!
My 3-D project from my holiday stamp camp was a penguin box I saw on Lisa Young's blog HERE.  It was simple to make with my Fancy Favor Die and Big Shot-it is by far the die I use time and time again!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: none
• INK: none
• PAPER: whisper white (#100730), basic black (#121045), pumpkin pie (#105117)
• ACCESSORIES: black brads (#119736), bermuda bay & melon mambo polkadot ribbon(retired), dimensionals(#104430), sticky strip (#104294)
• TOOLS: 1/16" circle punch (#101227), heart to heart punch (#119881), full heart punch (#119883), large oval punch (#119855), scallop oval die (#114521), fancy favor die (#115965) 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend!

Hugs,

Hey there stampers! I hope you have been having a terrific holiday!  I realize I haven't posted since the end of November!  My life has been so hectic and I hate the camera I have so posting has not been at the top of my list of things to do.  I do want to tell you about a great promo Stampin' Up is having right now though.

 

From now until January 24th receive FREE Bitty Buttons (a $4.95 value!)with the purchase of the exclusive Filled with Love bundle.  The bundle includes the Filled with Love stamp set and the Love Patterns Designer Series Paper available in wood mount for $32.90 or clear mount for $26.90.  Get a jump start on your Valentine cards and projects!  Click HERE to shop now.

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Hugs,

Online Deals!

Hey there stampers!  I hope you are having a fabulous Thanksgiving Weekend!  Have you ventured out to get some spectacular deals?  If not you can still get a fabulous deal right here on your favorite Stampin' Up Products!  There are so many things on sale right now plus free shipping on orders of $150 or more AND Hostess Benefits too!  You won't want to miss out!

Click HERE to check out the deals!!  Click HERE to shop now!!

Don't forget you also still have until Nov. 30th to join our awesome Stampin' Up family for only $87.50!  Not sure if being a demonstrator is for you?  The starter kit is customizable and has over $250 in product-there's no way to lose!  Contact me if you have any questions at for2nately@aol.com.

If you're ready to sign up now click HERE then JOIN NOW on the left side of your screen.  The password is fortunate_stamper.

Thank you to fellow demos Lyssa Zwolanek and Heidi Baks for posting this on their blogs!

Here’s what is in the CUSTOMIZABLE Standard Kit and the value of each:
1. Any $33.95 or lower Stamp Set
2. Any $28.95 or lower Stamp Set
3. Any $18.95 or lower Stamp Set
4. Any $9.95 or lower Stamp Set
Before we go on, note that the $87.50 kit cost has already paid for the 4 sets above valued at $91.80. That means EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE IS FREE!!!!!!
5. $19.95 Brights Patterns Designer Series paper stack (OR color of your choice) FREE
6. $16.95 Stampin’ Scrub® FREE
7. $8.95 Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon (OR ribbon at the same or lower price) FREE
8. $8.95 VersaMark® pad (OR ink pad at the same or lower price) FREE
9. $8.50 Card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Whisper White OR color of your choice) FREE
10. $7.95 Small Chocolate Songbird Tile Décor Elements® (OR Décor Elements item at the same or lower price) FREE
11. $6.95 Assorted color card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Getting Started OR assortment of your choice) FREE
12. $6.95 Clear Block C (OR clear block at the same or lower price) FREE
13. $6.95 SNAIL Adhesive® (OR adhesive at the same or lower price) FREE
14. $6.50 Fast Flowers Stampin’ Around® wheel (OR standard wheel of your choice) FREE
15. $5.95 Stampin’ Around Self Inking Handle (standard) FREE
16. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
17. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
18. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
19. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
20. $5.25 Uninked Cartridge (standard) FREE
21. $4.50 Stampin’ Mist® (OR StazOn® Cleaner) FREE
22. $3.95 Stampin’ Dimensionals® FREE
23. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
24. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
25. $3.32 Blender pen (single) FREE
26. $2.95 Marina Mist Classic Ink Refill (OR color of your choice) FREE
27. $1.95 Décor Elements Applicator Tool FREE
28. $1.17 Stamping sponge (single) FREE
29. Catalogs ($29.95 for 8), business forms, and other printed materials to get your business off to a great start! FREE
And were you thinking about getting My Digital Studio, maybe for Christmas? Here’s what is in the CUSTOMIZABLE Digital + Kit and the value of each:
1. $79.95 My Digital Studio™ software* (see description of this product below)
2. $8.50 Card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Whisper White OR color of your choice)
Before we go on, note that the $87.50 kit cost has paid for the My Digital Studio software & card stock above. That means EVERYTHING BELOW THIS LINE IS FREE!!!!!!
3. Any $26.95 or lower Stamp Set FREE
4. Any $18.95 or lower Stamp Set FREE
5. Any $7.95 or lower Stamp Set FREE
6. $16.95 Stampin’ Scrub® FREE
7. $8.95 Brights Designer buttons FREE
8. $7.95 Small Chocolate Songbird Tile Décor Elements® (OR Décor Elements item at the same or lower price) FREE
9. $6.95 Clear Block C (OR clear block at the same or lower price) FREE
10. $6.95 Assorted color card stock 8-1/2" x 11" (Getting Started OR assortment of your choice) FREE
11. $6.95 SNAIL Adhesive® (OR adhesive at the same or lower price FREE
12. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
13. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
14. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
15. $5.95 Classic Stampin’ Pad® (color of your choice) FREE
16. $4.95 Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon (OR ribbon at the same or lower price) FREE
17. $4.95 Glue Dots® FREE
18. $4.50 Stampin’ Mist® (OR StazOn® Cleaner) FREE
19. $3.95 Stampin’ Dimensionals® FREE
20. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
21. $3.50 Stampin’ Write® marker (color of your choice) FREE
22. $1.95 Décor Elements Applicator Tool FREE 23. Catalogs ($29.95 for 8), business forms, and other printed materials to get your business off to a great start! FREE


Enjoy your weekend and I hope to hear from you if you have any questions about the online spectacular or signing up to be a demonstrator yourself!

Hugs,

Santa's Pants Cocoa for Two Box

Hey there stampers! Thanks for stopping by to visit!
Today's project is another I made for my boutique.  I saw it somewhere out there on the net but not sure where anymore!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: none
• INK: none
• PAPER: Real red (#102482), Basic Black (#121045 Whisper White (#100730)
• ACCESSORIES: Gold Brads(#104337), Ribbon Slide (#111325)
• TOOLS: 1/16" Circle Punch (#101227) Modern Label Punch (#119849) Scallop Edge Punch (#119853), Big Shot (#113439) Fancy Favor Box Die (#115965)

Hugs,

Simply Amazing!

Hey there stampers!
Here's a promotion you won't want to miss!

Join the Stampin' Up family between Nov. 15-30 for 50% off the regular price of the starter kit or the digital + starter kit !  Join to make a little extra money or to get your favorite products at a discount!  Click HERE for more details.

Hugs,

Cocoa Cones

Hey there stampers! I'm happy you stopped by!
Today's project is beyond simple!  I made cocoa cones.  Simple add cocoa to a cake decorating bag, tie off, trim excess bag and insert into another bag.  Add marshmallows and holiday colored sprinkles, tie off and decorate with a ribbon and a tag.  I sold these at a boutique I did last weekend and had only 1 left!

Hugs,

Mini Chapstick Purses

Hey there stampers! Hope you are having a terrific day!
Today's project is one I saw and thought was adorable and it was so easy!  You can see the original and a video how to make one yourself here.  I added some Chapsticks to mine but it is perfect for earrings, candy or even a gift card!

INGREDIENTS:

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• STAMPS: none
• INK: none
• PAPER: retired DSP
• ACCESSORIES: Assorted Brads,
• TOOLS: 1/16" Circle Punch (#101227), Boho Blossoms Punch (#119858)

Hugs,