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! Watercolor Trio meets Big Shot Matchbox Die & More!

Well, today, maybe as we speak, I am doing my presentation on workshops... And sharing some fun ideas I do with my workshop guests.

Today's project is a DOUBLE FUN project.....

I created this little box using the Big Shot and our Matchbox Die... I love this little die!  It holds such fun little goodies... I've used it before to hold lip balm and nail polish, chocolate, office supplies, mini note cards, peeps and more chocolate. 

I used the same technique with the Presto Paper, emboss resist and Smooch Spray as yesterday. 

And inside this time......

A coordinating Simply Adorned Charm! I made a little insert for the box to hold the necklace.

I stung taffeta ribbon through the chain.  It looks really cool when you wear it!
Here is the front of the charm

It's hard to tell in the picture but the center of the flower has microbeads attached w/ sticky strip.

And the reverse side....

I used the presto paper , and alo stamped it with the flower from watercolor trio.  Then I stamped the flower on white cardstock and cut it out.  I added a tag with the tiny tags set and punch.  I love how it turned out!  Can't wait to show it off!

I think the ladies at the seminar are going to like this gift set idea, don't you?

What a great gift to give to a friend!

Watercolor Trio meets Presto Paper

I have been preparing for a presentation I am giving this weekend at a seminar here in Michigan.  The presentation will be on doing workshops.... Something I have always loved doing!

My friend asked me to do this presentation because that is exactly how I built my business... it's the foundation to a successful Stampin' Up! business, and I feel I have lots of great information to share.  (This leads me to 2 things... one, if you haven't gotten your workshop scheduled for the new Mini Catalog yet, we need to do that!  Also, if you've thought of doing what I do, I can show you how to do successful workshops to get you up and running!)

Oh, my presentation.... I will be showing some of the projects I do at my workshops... so, today you are getting a sneak peek of one of those projects (shhhhh, don't tell!)

This card uses my new favorite stamp set.... Watercolor Trio from the Summer Mini Catalog.

I used melon mambo and soft suede.  Now, the gridish (is that a word... grid-ish??) paper is from the new Presto Specialty Paper in the Summer Mini Catalog.  I used Melon Mambo ink with a dauber to apply the ink to the paper... the paper has embossed prints on it, and the ink doesn't stick to the embossed parts of the paper..... Presto!  Pretty patterns before your eyes.

I then sprayed the inked paper with our New Smooch Spray from the Summer Mini Catalog... this is some cool stuff!  You can spritz your projects to add a splatter of glitzy color, or, like I did here... spray your project then take a sponge or tissure and rub the shimmery spray all over the cardstock..... Pri-tay!

Ok, I promise to post another sample from my presentation tomorrow... and just a teaser... it will coordinate with this fun card!

Place your order from the new mini catalog here!

NEW Color Renovation!

I know you've heard the rumor... it's true!  New color renovation is coming this summer!

I've posted a 'what you need to know page' HERE ON MY BLOG to get you up to date on what you need to now for the transition to the new color collections.

I am really excited about them, and think you will be too! Make sure to visit the new page to see some ideas with the new colors!

Mother's Day Challenge #28

Hello everyone... There were such wonderful entries from last weeks challenge. Tammy's team did a wonderful job with their inspiration pieces.
This week our team has a really wonderful challenge for you. Since Mother's Day will be here soon we would like to see creations with her in mind. You can create anything as long as there is at least one of Michelle's images on it. If you do not have any of Michelle's images yet you can find one here. The winner will receive a $10. shopping spree at Michelle's Etsy Store. This creation is due by Monday May 10 by 5PM CDT.

The Design Team has some great inspiration pieces for you this week so let's take a look!

Lynne created this beautiful Mother's Day Brag Book...

Pattie (that's me) created a box to keep some treasures in to remember my mother.

Rhonda created two stunning cards so I wanted everyone to see both of them.

Terri made this beautiful Easel Card.

Now it's your turn so let's see what you will create! Just leave a link to your creation here:

We Have A Winner For Challenge 27

I want to thank all of you for playing along in our challenge this week.  Once again you all did a fabulous job!!!  I'm sure glad we use Random.org to pick our winner now because you all just keep getting better and better!!

Okay, enough babbling!!!  :)

Our winner picked by Random is...............................

True Random Number Generator Min: 1   Max: 8 Result: 6
  

Our winner this week is this stunning side step card from Lee!!  Just look at all of the images she used on this card!!!  FABULOUS!!!


Congratulations, Lee!!!  Contact Michelle to claim you prize!!!!


Be on the lookout for our new challenge hosted by Pattie's team tomorrow.  I'm sure it will be amazing!!!


Have a good one!!

Watercolor Trio Card Idea

The new Summer Mini Catalog is HERE! I am so excited that you can now order from this spectacular mini catalog.

Today I am featuring a card using the NEW Watercolor Trio Set from the summer mini.

I used Mellow Moss, Always Artichoke and Dusty Durango Ink and Cardstock.  This set is a GREAT VALUE because it not only has images that are userfriendly, but it also comes with THREE GREETINGS!  They all fit perfectly inside the large oval punch, which layers perfectly on the scallop oval punch.

See that texture on the Dusty Durango cardstock.....
I made it using the Big Shot and the NEW Stampin' Up! Square Lattice Texture Folder.  Too Too FUN!

I just sent out my 'paper' newsletter.  If you didn't get one in the mail, and would like to receive it via email... just EMAIL ME and put "May Newsletter" in the subject line.

Stop back again for more fun Summer Mini Ideas!