I truly have the best job in the world! How many jobs pay you to do something you love, in your jammies, at home, when you want and with wonderful new friends?
This fun pocket card will be one of your favorites. Simple and fun.... and different than your basic side-open card. Stampin on the new Holiday Harmony paper adds dimension to the simple stripe. Don't you love the added detail with the rounded tab punch???
Take fun-sized box candy, wrap with some Holiday Harmony paper, and add a tag and you have a wonderful little gift. Who wouldn't love to receive this during the holiday??? Perfect for your friends, and you children's friends too! And a snap to make!!!
Use a 6x6 page protector to create a classy packet of gift tags for Christmas. You can make tags of all shapes and sizes and store them in this great packet or give to a friend.
A large cello bag is the perfect packaging for this fabulous no-adhesive box you can fill with your favorite treats.
I must have your $25 prepaid registration by November 17 to attend. (Registration fee includes Tags On Board stamp set, and all materials to complete the projects seen here.) Space is limited. Please bring your own adhesive.
This is a 4 x 4 album using the DASHES DSP and Season Of Joy stamp set. Don't you love the cute little belly band that holds it shut, and the fun tags for photos or journaling??? This is a great gift for anyone, and a great way to test out the waters of scrapbooking.
My friend Tina made this card for me, and you gotta just want all of our punches.... this santa uses SEVEN of them! When you have a jumbo alphabet like the Letterpress Alphabet shown here, you can make a custom greeting! This also uses the Dashes DSP. So cute!!!!
This card features our Fun & Fast Notes set, as well as our Soft Sky Designer Series Paper. The Word Window Punch works perfectly with the greetings in this set. 
By far my FAVORITE... this card features the Lovely As A Tree stamp set (a MUST have!) And the techniques used are masking, and heat & stick w/ dazzling diamonds glitter. A real WOW card that will impress everyone you send it to. Don't you love the new double stitched ribbon in the new in-colors???
This Season of Joy set it so versatile! It is featured in the Holiday Mini Catalog and has been a favorite of many of my customers. And after you use it, I think it will be a favorite of yours too! The background paper is from the Wintergreen Designer Series Paper pack. Top it off with a rhinestone brad! So pretty!!!!
Aren't these guys just the cutest??? The snowman is from the Punch Pals Stamp Set and is only one of many stamps designed to coordinate with several of our punches! The new scallop punch is used with the Dashes Designer Series Paper to create the perfect accent.PUTTING YOUR PERSONAL “STAMP” ON THE HOLIDAYS
I promise, holiday card making doesn’t have to be a huge production…with a little planning you can add your personal touch to the holidays and show all those around you just how much you care. Here is a basic timeline to help make the process easier, whether you’re making 10 cards or 100 (keep in mind this could also apply to invitations for parties, weddings & showers!)
Things to Consider:
• Keep it simple! The more cards you want to make the easier they should be. Adding one extra step when you’re making 5 cards is no biggie…but when you’re making 50, it adds hours to the process! Try to keep each card to less then 7 steps.
• Don’t fret that your cards are too simple…get the basic design done and leave a minor embellishment to add if time permits….try not to sweat the small stuff!
• Work assembly-line style, do all the cutting, then all the punching, all the coloring, then all the gluing, etc. This not only speeds the process but breaks it into smaller, more manageable chunks.
• Don’t wait for huge chunks of free time to work on this project (it may never come along!) Simply gather all the supplies in one area or in one container (to avoid search & rescue missions) and be ready to go on a moments notice. You can accomplish quite a bit in the 15 minutes it takes for water to boil or while your on hold with the insurance company! Watching T.V. is another ideal time to sit and work on a portion of your cards….little by little you can get them done!
• Finally, remember that every card doesn’t have to be identical. Just as each of your friends is unique, so should their card be….a unique reflection of your heartfelt feelings for them.
6-8 Weeks Prior to the Event:
• Make a card list (or two! Some crafters make cards only for family members or close friends to cut down on the work load)
• Decide on a basic design (including size, color, and sentiment…I’m always happy to help with this stage, check out my website for class times or call to set-up a one-on-one session)
• Compare your supplies on hand to your list of supplies needed
• Make a list of supplies to purchase and contact your friendly Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator. Don’t forget extra adhesive…now is not the time to run out!
4-5 Weeks Prior:
• Purchase supplies including envelopes, address labels and postage
• Arrange supplies in one area or container so everything can be accessed quickly and easily as time permits
• Start creating your cards, working assembly-line style
• Address and stamp envelopes (you can save time here by using the computer)
2-3 Weeks Prior:
• Finish creating cards (now is the time to add those additional embellishments to certain cards to personalize them)
• Double check these against your original list as you slip your cards into the envelopes
• Mail your cards & RELAX!
This is the event I look forward to every fall.... Manager's retreat! I have met some wonderful ladies through this business and have made some fantastic friends. We gathered together from three states to share ideas, business tips, and friendship! These are the ladies I spent the weekend with... We started off with a shoebox swap, and stayed up early into the morning hours (after the dash to Walmart for some cool things we learned from each other!) Next morning we were up bright and early doing a technique swap, product demos (eating and munching for strength) and sharing business ideas. It's so much to pack into 2 days, but it's so much fun! I can't wait until next year.
Our 2-sided designer series papers are gorgeous! I just can't get enough of using them, and with so many great ones to choose from, it's hard to pick a favorite!
That's why I am offering you a chance to come to a Pretty Pretty Paper class, so you can make several projects using different papers. We will be making different projects, from cards to gifts! You will definitely want to come with a friend to share the experience together.
The class is only $15 and includes your choice of designer series papers! You can also order additional items when you register, (like adhesive, cardstock, envelopes, a new must have stamp set!, etc) and it will be waiting for you at the class!
Registrations must be received by October 8 to attend. Space is limited to make sure to register early to attend.
Also, please bring your own adhesive and scissors.
I am planning a mystery hostess party at my home for next Thursday. What is that???? It's a free party! Come and see some new ideas, like these here, and stamp too! For every $20 you spend, your name will be entered into a drawing to receive hostess benefits from all orders collected that night. At least one person will receive a hostess set, and at least one more will receive hostess dollars to spend in the catalog. 
Yep, you get to CHOOSE YOUR FAMILY of stamp pads when you join with me this month! You get 12 free stamp pads with your starter kit.... any color family of your choice! That's a $60 value! The starter kit is already a $400 value for only $199... now you get $60 more! And if you are one of the first 5 to join with me you will get an additional $30 gift certificate to spend any way you choose! This isn't a deal.... It's a STEAL!!!! 
Here is all that great products that come in the starter kit, and it's customizable!!!!
I truly have the best job in the world! How many jobs pay you to do something you love, in your jammies, at home, when you want and with wonderful new friends?
