April Card Kit Available Until April 30th!

Do you love having cardstock pre-cut for you? Then this is for you!

These Card Kits are designed to help you make your stamping time quick and easy! Receive crisp, new ideas that are sure to inspire your creativity. This month’s card kit items are listed below, and the price of the Card Kit is $15.

This kit includes all of the consumable supplies you will need to create 12 cards. Shown above is just 1 example of a card you can make with your kit. Purchase the kit, and receive 3 additional full color samples for “alternative” cards you can make with the contents of your kit! In addition, you’ll receive detailed, step by step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 card designs.

Already have the inkpads and stamp set needed to make the cards in this kit? Just buy the Card Kit! Don’t have some (or any) of these items? See the “Add-on Products” list to pick out and order what you need to complete the cards. Just want the Card Kit to make your own designs? Go for it!

Orders for the Card Kits must be received by April 30th. You will receive your kits by May 8th.

Special Offer for April! Purchase the Card Kit and receive the Coordinating Set at 20% off!

The Card Kit ($15) Includes:
12 Pieces of 5 ½“ x 8 1/2” Chocolate Chip Cardstock
12 Pieces of 5 ¼” x 4” Sage Shadow Cardstock
12 Pieces of 3 ¼” x2 ¾” River Rock Cardstock
12 Pieces of 3” x 2 ½” Very Vanilla Cardstock
12 Pieces of 3” x 2 ½” Barely Banana Cardstock
12 – 5 ½” Pieces of Very Vanilla 5/8” Grosgrain Ribbon
12 – 4 ½” Pieces of Chocolate Chip Twill
12 – 4 ½” Pieces of River Rock Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon
48 – Gold Brads
12 – Very Vanilla Envelopes
Step by Step Instructions to complete 4 different card designs using the kit pieces

Add-on Products:
Sage Shadow Classic Inkpad ($5.25)
River Rock Classic Inkpad ($5.25)
Barely Banana Classic Inkpad ($5.25)
Chocolate Chip Classic Inkpad($5.25)
Ticket Corner Punch ($6.95)
Nursery Necessities Stamp Set ($29.95) ONLY $23.96 with the purchase of the Card Kit

Other Optional Purchases:
Star Punch ($15.95)
1/16” Hole Punch ($8.95)
Stampin’ Dimensionals ($3.95)

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $3 shipping charge.

Contact me today to order your Card Kit and see how quick and easy card making can be right in the comforts of your home!

Enjoying Every Moment

Ok, I sat and played for awhile today. I have some workshops coming up, and I came up with this cute card for a demo.... I know I copied most of it from 'somewhere' but who knows where! But, I decided it needed to be part of an ensamble! So here is what I have so far... might just keep going with more coordinating items, we'll see!

Don't you love the fresh summer colors!!? And the calendar is attached to one of our OnBoard Book Basics... which, by the way, will be on sale for 25% off in the month of May!

These samples feature the Enjoy Every Moment stamp set, which, when you purchase during April, you get the coodinating jumbo wheel for FREE (which is what I did!)

I will be featuring On Board Chipboard at all my workshops in May, and you will want to have a party so you can see all the great ways to use it.... and with all chipboard being 25% off, you'll want to stock up on all your favorites!

Tart & Tangy Class---Super SWEET!

ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAINING IN BOTH SESSIONS!!!!
Tuesday, April 29 from 6-8:30pm
Wednesday, April 30 from 10am-12:30pm
Here is a sneak peek of the super cute projects you will make with your very own Tart & Tangy stamp set that is included with your $25 class fee!

Make this fun gift card holder out of a small open end envelope. Great for any occasion!

This little box with 4 notecards and envelopes is simply adorable! Use coordinating Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper.... I have to warn you.... it is ADDICTING!

Your prepaid registration must be received by Saturday the 19th in order to attend. Contact me today to register!

CRUISE TO BERMUDA, 2008!

What a fantastic week we had on the Stampin' Up! Cruise to Bermuda! Gary, the boys and I had a wonderful time sailing the ocean blue! Here are a few pics from our vacation.

Getting to the cruise ship terminal was an adventure! Our flight from Grand Rapids MI was cancelled, and we didn't get into New York until 3:30.... and our ship set sail at 5:00! We were greeted at the airport by a SU! representative asking, "OLIVER FAMILY?" I knew that was not a normal thing from the previous trips we've been on with the company! We quickly found out we were the VERY LAST ONES to arrive, and they were worried that we wouldn't make it to the ship in time! Needless to say, HURRY was the name of the game! We had our own PRIVATE BUS for the 4 of us, and here is a pic from our trip to the ship.

Here's Gary and I on deck when we set sail! It was cold, but sunny, when we stook on deck, waiting to see the Statue of Liberty.

Here is a pic of our cruise ship, the MS Noordam. We were on the 7th floor with a private balcony! What a way to wake up every day.

Me with my 3 favorite men! This was formal night, and we were on our way in for dinner.... did I mention that we ate, and ate and ate.... all the time???? The food was so good (and not cooking makes EVERYTHING taste better!

Here is where we spent alot of time... at the lido pool! It's so nice and sunny in there, and the retractable roof kept the temperature perfect!

Here is a view from our balcony one morning! I swear the glory of God was shining through the clouds!
No, this photo was not retouched!!! This is how incredible the water was in Bermuda! Isn't the color glorious?!?
And now for some stamping stuff!!!!

Every night there were special little gifts in our room... and here are a few of them! Aren't we totally spoiled!!!!!

This was a fleece blanket with the SU! logo embroidered on it.... so snuggly!
Here is our 'cruise bag'. Each year we get a special bag to commemorate our trip! It was agreed by all that this one was fantastic! Made our trips to the beach a cinch! Isn't it awesome!

And the trip just wouldn't be complete without stamping!!! Here is the cute insulated bag we got, and our new stamp set coming out in August 2008!

Even Gary got a fantasic gift at the spouses' event. The watch has the SU! logo on it too! (I think he might find it missing soon!!!)

Ok, and lastly for tonight, here is a sneak peek of the upcoming IN COLORS for 2008-2009 and some of the new Designer Series Papers!

Ok, must get sleep! Thanks for looking and watch for more to come tomorrow!