Sketch 1 Example

This comes from one of my Utah Diva Sisters! I hope you like it as much as I do!

Sketchy Weekends

Each Weekend I will post a new sketch. Take this layout and see what you can make! The following day I will post an example using the layout!

Trick or Treat....Sneak Peek!

This is a sneak peek at some of the fabulous new products coming available in the new Holiday Mini catalog. This publication will begin on September 1st! This will definitely make a great "Trick or Treat" for Halloween!

One Week Remains To Take Advantage of this Great Special and Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

Have you ever thought about becoming a demonstrator?

You have nothing to lose and so much to gain! You can do it for the discount or to earn extra income. If, at any time, you decide it's not for you, you simply keep everything that you received in your kit and go back to being a customer. Like I said...Nothing to lose but so much to gain. While anytime is a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator, joining before August 31st is especially sweet! Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that, especially during these times? For the next week only, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85!
Call or email me today to get your Mini Kit!

Another Convention Swap!

How fun! A hamburger with all the fixing's made with Stampin' Up! punches....How many things can you come up with to make out of punches? You just need to let your imagination run!

Last Chance to watch these VIDEO's before they are archived!

Just Click the picture to view the video!

Rub Ons!

Heat & Stick!

Faux Metal!

Product Showcase!

Well, of course, you will use Stampin' Up's coordinating re-inkers to keep those 48 Stampin Up! original colors and Stampin' Up's 6 yearly In-Color inkpads "alive". To re-ink my inkpads, I just squeeze and "zig zag" the re-inker bottle tip across the stamp pad in one direction, then switch and squeeze and "zig zag" the re-inker across the ink pad in the other direction. Close the inkpad and let it sit for a few minutes to allow the ink to soak into the inkpad. You now have a fresh, vibrant inkpad to stamp with!
How about another way to use your re-inkers? If your Stampin' Write Markers should become a little dry or the color a little faint, just hold the marker with the wide end up and drop 2-3 drops of re-inker directly into the marker. You now have a fresh marker with renewed color! (Another tip--Be sure to store your markers in a horizontal position so the ink will stay balanced between both ends.)

So many things can be done with the reinkers! You use them for the Shaving Cream Technique shown above or with the Coffee Filter Technique shown below. I also like to use them with the Baby Wipe Technique and the Graffiti Technique! There are TONS of fun things to use reinkers for!

Since there was no winner for the Build A Roo.....Let's try again! For those of you who emailed me, I appreciate all the comments, but in order for them to count towards the Blog Give Aways, you must post your comments here!

So, since our little ROO is looking for a new home, so in order to be in the running to adopt this little guy, you must sign up to follow my blog (on the left side bar) and you must post each day to the current post from now until August 31st! On September 1st, I will use the random generator to choose who will get to adopt little ROO!

Ready, Set, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Build A......

ROO!

This card comes to us via BECKY ROBERTS! She is a sister member of Utah Divas International. With all the HYPE regarding the upcoming Build A Bear....Let's not forget the Build A Roo stamp set found on page 63 of your Idea Book & Catalog!

Want a Chance to win this little guy?

Tomorrow will represent my 100th post so......leave me a comment today telling me what your favorite product(s) are from Stampin' Up! Check back tomorrow to see the post....IF your favorite product is in the spotlight you will have this cute ROO as your very own!

Quilter's Choice!

Look at this! Quilting done PAPER STYLE! This uses the "Puns From the Past" stamp set. I have to be honest, ths set was rather appealing with the sewing machine (for obvious reasons) but I was not sure I would like it! Well.......I think it passes for approval! What do you think?

Sizzix Jewelry!

This bracelet was made with the Exclusive Stampin' Up! Lattice Bigz Die! Shrinky Dink, some Rhinestone Brads and jewelry links: Voila! How FUN is this?

Stamp A Stack!

Here is a picture of card one of the August Stamp A Stack!

During my "Stamp A Stacks" we make 10 cards (5 each of 2 designs) with coordinating envelopes! The fee is $15.00. I offer the "Stamp A Stack" one Saturday and one Wednesday during each month. Email me or leave me a comment if you are interested in joining this group!

What's in a card?

I have been recently asked "Why do you make cards?" WHAT! Are You Kidding?

Well, here is the answer!

I like to make cards to brighten someone's day. How many times have you gone to the mailbox not looking forward to the bills, or just to find that you box is stuffed full of junk! How fun is it to find a nice card waiting in the mix? It's a fabulous feeling, isn't it? It doesn't have to be a special occasion. Just dropping a line to say hello is enough to give anyone a heart warming smile.

Gift Giving is another reason I like to make cards. I love to give boxed sets of cards. Personalizing them to someone's style and needs gives them a gift they can use and one that saves them money in the future. (A store-bought card is at least $4, and try finding one with a picture and a sentiment you like. Well, frankly that can take a long time or maybe not even happen! We tend to "settle" for something that will work....)

I have a great life, but like a lot of you, I sometimes find myself in a mood. Card-making gives me time to relax, create something and get my head straight. This is a HUGE stress reliever!Crafting done with others often gives the time for us to chat; people share and you realize it's not just you. And, if you pay attention, you'll learn a lot more then just craft tips!

I am sure that everyone, fits into at least one of these catagories! So there you have it! This is why I like to make cards! Happy Stampin'!

Oranges, anyone?

This card was made by Sophia Landry. She is such a talented lady....I am sure some of you have seen other cards she has made! She loves working with punches and shading is definitely her technique! I just thought this was so cute that I wanted to share it! Thank You Sophia!

"Priceless" Pumpkin!

This is another of my swaps for this year's Convention! Quick and Easy! Gotta love that! I love the versatility of the "Priceless" set. Here I use the small swirly thing in the set for the stem of the pumpkin!

#1 Roomie

Now you see why Michael comes to Convention! He loves all the attention!

Me & My Roomies!

He we are! Sue, Kimberlee and myself! This was the last day of Convention, we all look like we could use some sleep!

Nature Silhouettes

This is a card I made to swap for Convention! I used the Nature Silhouettes set and Lovely As A Tree. I hope you like it!

And the Winner is......

Look who won the overall "Comment A Day" Contest!......drum roll.......Yvonne Ellis! Yvonne tuned in everyday! Thanks so much for your support! I appreciate all you do for us!

The winner of the Momento Mall Goodies is......Jessy Vasgird! Congratulations! You are a fantastic person and I am hoping that you will be able to join me next year at Convention!

Convention 2009....Day Four

Look at this card made with the Sweet Season stamp set! This is the final day for "Contest A Day"....Leave me a post and be entered to win a Stampin' Up! Tote with Momento Mall goodies! This is also the final day to enter for the final drawing for the Sweet Season stamp set! Two

winners will be announced tomorrow! Ready.....Set.......GO!

The Final Day of Convention!

The winner of the Retro Mix Wheel is.......GRANDMA MARILYN! Congratulations!

Well Convention is now over! We had so much fun and almost NO Sleep!
Here is a quick story to tell you how I finished my Convention Experience......So, we have been enjoying some great food while we have been here! Z'Tejas (Mexican food, yummy!) Olive Gardens (fabulous Italian!) Acme Burger (the best burgers ever!) and then there was this evening's dinner. Biaggi's, again an Italian dinner....I ordered a spinach stromboli (very tasty!).
Michael ordered Lobster Fettuccini....I tasted it, not too bad! (For those of you who know me, know that I am a picky eater and I do not eat seafood! Well the pasta was kind of a dark blue color, so we asked the waiter what kind of pasta it was.....BIG MISTAKE! He tells us that the pasta has been infused with squid ink! YUCK.....PHEW......ICK! The bottom line, dinner was not "INK"alicious! I will stick with the strombolli next year!

Alright, there is only one day left and two drawings to go before "Contest A Day" is over....Good Luck and remember to post tomorrow!

Convention 2009....Day Three!

So here we are on day three! Great announcements regarding "My Digital Studio"! Yep, we will soon be seeing a digital scrapbooking program! And I must say it is SOOOOOO cool!


My Digital Studio*
Use the same great artwork, colors, and
accessory images found in our current
product line to create personalized projects.
The options are endless: create assorted
photo albums, calendars, and greeting
cards using My Digital Studio. Once you’ve
created your personalized gift or heirloom,
have it printed in our high-quality print
facility and delivered to your door. Or you
can print your creation at home. This program
will cost $79.95 and will be worth every penny!

Well, it is time for a bit of sleep! I look forward to
sharing all the excitement with you when I return home!
I wish you were all here enjoying the excitement and fun
with us! 3,000 women and 1/2 dozen men! Michael is very
popular! Hee Hee!

"Comment A Day" continues.....post a comment today and be entered in the drawing to win the Retro Mix Wheel! Good Luck! READY, SET, GO!

And the Winner is......

Today the winner is........Yvonne Ellis! Congratulations! You have won Stampin' Up!'s Country Living Cookout Kit! Keep playing to see who the winner is for tomorrow! Remember, all you need to do is post a comment! Who knows you may win more than once!

Convention 2009....Day Two

What A FUN, FUN, FUN Day! Guess Who WON more FREE stamps and DSP? Welcome the Build A Bear! He won Beary Best Friends (page 34 of the new Holiday Mini), Pawsitively Prints DSP and Beary Nice Wishes stamp set (both on page 36 of the new Holiday Mini)!

Here Michael is with his new Friend!

The blog contest's continue! Leave a comment today and you will be entered in the drawing to win Stampin' Up!'s Country Living Cookout Kit! (to view the kit, you may go to my online store by clicking HERE and look under the promotions tab!) READY......SET......GO!

And the Winner is......

Day One of the "Comment A Day Contest" is.......JESSY VASGIRD! Congratulations! You have won a Bermuda Bay Classic Ink Pad!



Remember the FUN continues tomorrow with another chance to win! Just leave a comment on the next POST! Good Luck!

Here is the sneak peak of another Convention Swap!

Convention 2009.....Day One!

Hello Everyone! I have made it through the first day of Convention! These cards were my swaps for the Utah Diva's International Dinner...It is a card I cased from Yvonne! Thanks for the inspiration!

I will be posting each day and since I am at Convention, I am holding a blog contest! "Comment A Day" is back! Comment each day that I am at Convention (now through August 10th) and be entered into a drawing for the SWEET SEASON stamp set found on page 29 of your Idea Book & Catalog.

Well, I am going to go for the gusto! Each day you post a comment you will be entered into another drawing! Comment on this post and be entered in the drawing for the Bermuda Bay Classic Ink Pad! I will post the winner tomorrow!

So to sum it up, if you comment each day you have 5 chances to win!

READY, SET, GO!

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