Sale-A-Bration sneak peek-Christmas Gift

We had our DYEnamINK Stampers team Christmas party last week and one of the highlights is the handstamped gift exchange.  This was the gift I made.

I got a flat 12 x 12 acrylic frame forever ago that has been in the 'someday I'm going to do something with this' cupboard (yes, we ALL have one of those!)

I inserted some of the NEW Sale-A-Bration paper that I decorated with some of the decorative adhesive strips.  The frame doubles as a dry erase board too!

I used the big shot scallop #2 die to cut out the cork and post it notes and used sticky strip to attach them to the outside of the frame, along w/ the calendar.  And look at those cute push pins!!!  I used the SAB adhesive die cuts and glued them to the push pins..... I know... ADORABLE!

I strung the Sale-a-bration ribbon to string across the top and glued SAB buttons to the mini clips to put on the ribbon.

What do you think?
I hope you made a few of your gifts this year!
Merry Christmas!

Conventional Highlights

What an absolute honor to be invited as a guest speaker to my friends' team training event this past weekend in Chicago.  Connie Sylvester and Susan Gardner, two of my absolute favorite demonstrator friends, invited me to share information on what I do to create a fabulous workshop experience for my hostesses and guests.  They had 80 ladies join us, and did a phenomenal job at putting on this event!

Connie and I:

Susan and I:

My friend Beverly and I arrived in Chicago on Saturday afternoon and were blessed to have dinner with Pam Morgan, VP of Demonstrator Relations at Stampin' Up!  We joined Pam, and 6 other demonstrators for a fabulous dinner.... the BEST either of us had ever had!

Pam and Beverly:

Sunday evening we were treated to a FABULOUS stamp camp where we made an awesome project. (pictures of that coming soon!)

Sunday/Monday shared my presentation, and we were delighted to have Pam share a special message from Shelli Gardner (owner of SU!) as well as demonstrations of items coming out in the next Holiday Mini Catalog.  What a treat to have her there as one of us... just hanging out and chatting for the weekend!

Here are a few pictures of the gifts they made for us.  Susan made me this Simply Adorned Necklace/charm.  It is so beautiful!

And here are a couple of the gifts for Pam. This is an adorable sampler frame.

And a personalized stationery set made from a 3 dimensional acrylic frame.

I'll be posting more pics of our FABULOUS make and takes, as well as the incredible swaps I got.  These ladies are amazing stampers!

Holland Seminar Fun!

What a fun weekend we had at the Holland seminar here in Michigan!

Seven of my team mates joined me in Holland for a fun girls weekend. 

Friday night, we learned tons of great ways to use the big shot with fabric, including hair clips, pins, quilts, table runners, banners, flags, purses, totes and more. 

Then, on Saturday we focused on workshops.... and I have TONS of great ideas to share with you... You will want to get your party on the calendar so I can share lots of great ideas with you and your friends.

I did a presentation at the seminar... over 100 ladies, and I made it through! :)

Here are a few projects to inspire you....

One of the best thing about any Stampin' Up! event are the friends.... especially ones you don't get to see very often!
Here's Tiffany, Beth and Deanne, taking a little break from stamping.

My dear friend Sherry Weldy..... She is an amazing lady! And SOOOOOO funny!

My dear friend Jackie Bolhuis, who organizes this semiar every year....

My sweet soul sister Cathy Worrell.... I love you girl!

And one of the amazing gals on my team, Debbie Bartak! She is a fabulous demonstrator! We got to know each other so much better at Leadership Conference in Janaury.  It's amazing the friendships you make through this wonderful company!

Thanks ladies for a fabulous weekend, and all your love and support!  You are amazing ladies, and I am truly blessed to have you in my life.  I thank God for all of you, and pray he blesses your life in many ways,,,, as you have blessed mine!

Stampin' Up! Flower Folds Die with Pop Cans-Going Green Blog Tour

Ok, so you are probably thinking " I don't have enough space to store all the stuff I want to save now as a result of these great ideas!"  We feel your pain!  But, know that you will be doing your part in going green!

Today I am posting an idea using a pop can.  This project cost me $.10 but for those of you who live in a state w/out pop can deposits, it's FREE!

I took a pop can and CAREFULLY cut off the top and bottom with my craft & rubber scissors, then I cut out 2 flowers using the Flower Folds Die for the Big Shot.  (I used the 2 middle sized flowers, not the largest or smallest).

Flip them over, and carefully bend up the petals, then stack them together to create a votive holder.  I attached them together with a glue dot.

You could use ice tea cans as they have pretty colors (didn't have one handy or would have used that!)  You could also attach these flowers to frames and create really cool wall art.  The possiblities are endless!