Sending her off with To a wild Rose

It's a bittersweet time for me at work because of a supervisor that I look up to is leaving our department for a job in another city. I will sincerely miss having her around yet look forward to the wonderful things she will do at her new job!

Naturally, I had to put together something special for her. I do know that her favorite color is purple (just like me) and so I set off to imagine what I can put together.

Our office group decided it was best to gift her a basket-full of Tul supplies, considering that a few of my co-workers have these office supplies including myself. 

Here's the final product.

All the office supplies are purchased from OfficeMax. You can find their Tul product line here.

Aside from all the awesome office supplies, I created an elegant folding envelope mini album using the To a wild rose bundle from the Stampin' UP! 2019-2020 annual catalog.

This was my first opportunity to play with the bundle and absolutely LOVE the way it came out! What do you think?


Here are some TIPS for my creation:

• I CASED the instructions on assembling the album from Emma. In my case, I used 13 Whisper White envelopes and glued the flaps together. I also cut 13 pieces of Purple Posy cardstock to 4"x5.25" to insert into each envelope pocket.

• I made the album first being sure to have a front and back cover the same as as the envelopes then set it aside. After I completed my album, I made the front cover and glued it on the front of the album.
• Notice I did make a matching tag and added it to the gift basket. I used the Make A Difference stamp set for the "sentiment".

• I did use my Purple Posy ink pad to stamp the flower in the background. Unfortunately, this item is no longer available due to quality issues that weren't resolved.

All the supplies I used are shown below. Click on the item description for the link to the product on my website:

ITEM DESCRIPTION	ITEM #	PRICE
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock	146987	8.75
Gorgeous Grape Ink Pad	147099	7.50
Highland Heather Cardstock	146986	8.75
Highland Heather Ink Pad	147103	7.50
Purple Posy Cardstock	150881	8.75
Whisper White Thick Cardstock	140272	8.25
Garden Green Ink Pad	147088	7.50
Old Olive Ink Pad	147090	7.50
Soft Sea Foam Ink Pad	147104	7.50
Versamark Pad	102283	9.50
White embossing powder	109132	6.00
Vellum	101856	10.00
Basic Black cardstock	121045	8.75
Crumb Cake Cardstock	12953	8.75
Crumb Cake Ink Pad	147116	7.50
To A Wild Rose bundle (stamp set & dies)	151073	54.00
Floral Essence Stamp set (used the sentiment)	149450	17.00
½” Scalloped Linen Ribbon – Purple Posy	149706	8.00
2019-2021 In-Color Faceted Dots	149607	6.50
Medium Whisper White Envelopes	107301	7.50

Thank you for stopping by!
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. You can also comment on my post below and let me know your thoughts.

Contact your local demonstrator if you'd like to place an order. If you don't have one, I'd be very happy to help you in any way I can.

Until next time....

Handmade Valentines Class

Welcome!

I'm super excited to announce my first event of the year.... Handmade Valentines Class!

I am featuring cute & simple mini cards with treat holders that you will create on your own just in time for Valentine's day. All supplies you need will be prepared and provided to you when you arrive.

FEMININE OPTION

MASCULINE OPTION

Here are some details:

Date: Friday, February 7th
Time: 6:30pm
Place: My house in Rowlett

Cost is $20 for each kit and includes all supplies needed to make your Valentines. All supplies used are from the new 2020 Spring Catalog from Stampin' UP!.
The kit includes:

• 5 chocolate holders (each holder includes 2 small chocolates)
• 5 matching mini cards (3"x3") with envelopes
• choice between masculine design for boys or feminine design for girls.
• yummy snacks and desserts!

This event was designed for both kids (5 yrs and up) and adults. The Valentine's projects are simple enough for anyone to create!

Please respond to me via e-mail with the following information so I may plan accordingly:

1. # of people attending,
2. # of kits ($20 for 1 kit = 5 choc. holders with matching cards & envelopes),
3. design choice (masculine and/or feminine).

Payment is due at the time of RSVP (by January 27th). I accept Paypal, Apple Pay, Venmo, or cash.

TO-GO Kits Available
Can't make it BUT would LOVE to get a To-Go kit?!! No Problem!!!
You may purchase To-Go kit(s) from me. Here are the details:

Options below are priced for local pickup, otherwise, add $7 for shipping priority mail.

• Option 1 ($66): this option includes the stamp set & matching punches so you can do the stamping and punching yourself. I will provide the paper & ribbon.
• PDF of tutorial
• Heartfelt Bundle ($45.75) - Buy the stamp set and punch pack bundle and save 10%.

•  5 chocolate holders - cut & scored

• 5- 3"x3" mini cards with envelopes - cut & scored
• You will need to have: Flirty Flamingo ink pad, Real Red ink pad, Black Memento ink pad, white stazon ink pad, adhesive, scissors.
• When you choose this option, you will receive a FREE spool of Real Red 3/8" Satin Ribbon.
• Option 2 ($30): this option is for the stamped and cut supplies.
• PDF of tutorial
• 5 chocolate holders - scored, cut and stamped
• 5- 3"x3" mini cards with envelopes - scored, cut and stamped
• Option 3 ($15): this option is for the PDF tutorial ONLY.

 
Please respond with the following information so I may plan accordingly:

1. To-Go Option #
2. Design choice (masculine and/or feminine).
3. Local pick-up OR Shipping??

Payment is due at the time of RSVP (by January 27th). I accept Paypal, Apple Pay, Venmo, or cash. I will prepare your kit(s) to ship the first Monday of February so that it will arrive by February 7th.


Please feel free to contact me for questions at any time to the provided e-mail link on the top right side of the page. 

I can't wait to hear from you!!!

Stampin' Up! 2020 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration

Happy New Year 2020!!!

Woweee! Who knew we'd make it this far?! I'm definitely thankful for it and hope you are too. There have certainly been many highs and lows in 2019. 

As we look forward to a new year, I'm always eager to share with you the 2020 Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration brochure by Stampin' UP!. They never disappoint with their awesome and creative products every year.

2020 Mini Catalog

• Click on the image below to view the PDF version of the catalog. 
• You may also view the products and shop at My Online Store. 
• To receive your very own printed copy of the catalog, please contact me and I will send one over to you at no cost! 
• Watch the many videos that Stampin' Up! has released on their YouTube channel on all the amazing products.

Sale-A-Bration 2020
From now through March 31st, Stampin' Up! is offering incredible rewards, perks, and bonuses when you shop during Sale-A-Bration. Earn FREE products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure at two qualifying order levels. Choose a Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 you spend!

• If you spend $50, you get one FREE Level 1 product.
• If you spend $100, you get one FREE Level 2 product, OR, you can choose 2 Level 1 items.

Go to my Online Store to view products.

The fun doesn't just stop here.... There's more! If you're interested in becoming an independent Stampin' UP! demonstrator, there's no better time to join than during Sale-A-Bration.

Sign up between now and March 31st, and you will receive the mini paper cutter, 6x6" designer series paper sampler, and your choice of a stamp set.

• To join the Stampin' UP! team, click on the Join Now button at the bottom of this page.

2020 Mini Catalog & SAB Color Coordination

During the release of every new catalog, I enjoy putting together a valuable resource.  This color coordination sheet can be used every time you're designing for a project. It's helpful to me when I'm trying to find out what colors are contained within the designer series paper.

Help yourself to this useful resource under the Tutorials and Cheat Sheets tab of my blog page!

**Be sure to print this out in high quality so you can see the colors and designs the best.**

"Bonanza Buddies" stamp set

The Bonanza Buddies stamp set was my very first item on my wish list from the 2020 Mini Catalog. I just LOVE the images and the whole Suite that Stampin' UP! developed. Naturally, I played around a little bit and came up with this cute and fun birthday card for anyone of all ages!

This card did involve alot of cutting so I would say it's more of an advanced level for making it.

I'm sure this is alot to take in but I encourage you to "ooooo" and "ahhhh" over the two catalogs for a while. I'm sure once you take it all in, you'll be able to develop your wish list!!!

If you have any questions or concerns, always feel free to contact me. If you would like a printed copy of the 2020 Mini catalog and SAB brochure, please contact your local demonstrator. If you don't have one, I'd be more than happy to send them over to you at no cost!

Until next time... 

Join Stampin' UP! during Sale-a-Bration (Jan.3rd)

Hello Everyone & Welcome to today's post!

Today's post is worthy of doing because Stampin' UP! has come up with an amazing deal when you join as a Stampin UP! demonstrator.

Before I go into the promotion, I want to go over the benefits of being a demonstrator.

STARTER KIT SUGGESTED ITEMS

If you LOVE all the Stampin' UP! products and would like to share what you love, then the New Demonstrator's kit is for you! As a Stampin' UP! demonstrator, you'll teach others how to be creative using high quality stamps, ink, and paper, as well as embellishments, specialized tools, beautiful project kits, and more!
 
If you LOVE all the Stampin' UP! products but you don't necessarily want to teach others yet still get the benefits of being a demonstrator, then the New Demonstrator's kit is for you too!!! You may be a part of the Stampin' UP! family as a Hobbyist.
 
Starter Kits are a great value at $99 for $125 worth of products, and Stampin' UP! throws in business supplies and free shipping as an added bonus.

What are the benefits of being a demonstrator, you may be asking?

• You will receive at least 20% discount on all Stampin' UP products.

• You will receive the exclusive demonstrator weekly e-newsletter every week.

• You are able to pre-order new products/catalogs to come, ahead of everyone else.

• You will have access to information, updates, business resources, and events at all times.

• You will be able to participate in and/or attend demonstrator events around the world. 
• You will have the opportunity to earn incentive trips.

• You get to create as little or as much as you'd like with these amazing products and share it with whomever you choose.

• You aren't obligated to meeting a minimum sales quota for the 1st quarter that you join. From the 2nd quarter and thereafter, you will need to meet a minimum sales of $300 every quarter in order to remain active.

• if for any reason, you decide that you are not able to meet the minimum quarterly sales, you will simply lose demonstrator-ship status. There are NO penalties.

 ...And now onto the promotion!

Recruits who join Stampin’ Up! as an independent Stampin’ Up! demonstrator between January 3–March 31, 2020, will receive the Mini Paper Cutter, 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper sampler, and your choice of stamp set*.
*Host stamp sets and Sale-A-Bration stamp sets not included.  

• Paper is 6"x6" with 12 double-sided designs (two double-sided sheets from six different Designer Series Paper packs) QTY: 48 sheets total (four each of 12 designs)

• Mini Paper Cutter Dimensions: 7-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-1/4" (19.3 x 13.7 x 3.2 cm) 

 

I'm so excited to share this with you and if you have any questions about joining Stampin' UP! as a demonstrator, feel free to e-mail me at the link provided on the top right of this page or click "Join Now" at my Online Page on January 3rd to obtain this awesome promotion.
 

Until next time... 
 
 

Cup of Christmas isn't only for Christmas

Hello & happy November!

Have you known about the versatility that Stampin' UP!'s stamps have? I fall in love with this over and over as I see other creative demonstrators and crafty crafters put together some out of the box projects!

I put myself to the challenge of creating an out of the ordinary card using the Cup of Christmas stamp set (2019 Holiday Catalog). This stamp set is not only versatile but it's the very first Reversible stamp set that Stampin' UP! designed. It's SUPER cool!!!!

Below, I created a traditional 3"x3" card that usually comes to mind when you hear Cup of Christmas. I actually CASED it from pg. 4 of the Holiday catalog. Super cute and simple!

Now the challenge was to create a card that was completely different. I went with the idea of creating a Thank You card using colors from the Woven Threads Designer Series Paper: Sahara sand, Seaside Spray, and Terracotta tile. 

Now you have a totally different look using the exact same stamp set! Think of the many ways you can use this set and go for it!

Let me know if you've given this a try. I'd love to hear from you!

To get the featured products and more, contact your local demonstrator. If you don't have one, feel free to at shop at my Online Store.

 Until next time...