I’m still around! I’ve just been extremely busy with home stuff, classes, and life in general. It’s been a while since I’ve posted, specifically since September but I’ll be sharing some cards I’ve made soon. The 2022 July – December catalog came and went, Sale-A-bration is on its way out and I’ve missed sharing with you all the projects I made using the products in …
Last Day to Get Your Favs from January – June Catalog
Today is the last day to get any retiring products from the 2021 January – June catalog before they’re gone for good or no longer offered as a bundle. Here are some of my favorite retiring products that I’ve shared with you in previous posts. Snailed It & Snail Dies This is such a fun set to play with – love the cute images. See …
Holiday Catalog & Stampin’ Up! New Online Store
The 2020 August – December (Holiday) Catalog goes live tomorrow. If you don’t have one yet, stop by tomorrow and you can see it right here on this blog. My catalogs are available to all who shop with me. In addition to the new catalog – Stampin’ Up! is launching a new online store! Here’s What You Need To Know Current online store will go …
I’m Back!
Happy Thanksgiving! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The last time I posted on this blog was over a month ago. I can’t believe how quickly time flies. 2015 was a very challenging year in many areas of my life so I’m hoping 2016 will be a good one. Besides getting ready for Christmas, I spent most of December packing and unpacking boxes for my …
My Beautiful Sweet Daughter is Married!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted and here’s why . . . For weeks, I’ve been extremely busy preparing for my daughter’s wedding who got married on Saturday to a wonderful man (Kenny). I must say she radiated with beauty and the wedding was wonderful – everything went smoothly and even the weather cleared up for the day! It’s taken me a few days …
Wood-Mount Stamp Cases Changing
Do you love your wood-mount stamps and don’t want to convert to clear-mount? I have good news for you about your wood-mount cases! They have gotten better! What do you do when you get your wood-mount stamps? The first thing I do when I get them is make a copy of the label sheet and put it in the case so I know which stamps …
Having Fun With Stampin’ Up! Bloopers
Here’s a fun video you can enjoy filled with bloopers from the Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators Training Department. How many times have YOU gotten in front of a video and forget what to say?! Let me know by leaving me a comment.
Be Inspired By Paper Crafting
Have you ever heard of “Inspire Your Heart With Art Day“? Today is that day! I’m not sure who comes up with these days to celebrate but I could definitely relate to this one! I wish I could stamp all day! Dont’ you? I absolutely love paper crafting. I love making my own cards–making it unique to the person I’m giving it to or making other handmade things that …
Celebrating the Season With Stampin’ Up!
Here’s a fun video Stampin’ Up has just released. The participants in the video are Stampin’ Up! employees singing the tune of 12 Days of Christmas. Don’t you wish you could have this much fun where you work? This video reminds me of my childhood. During the Christmas season, when my extended family would get together, my cousins and I used to sing the 12 Days of …
Sneak Peak Reveal Delayed
In my earlier posts I mentioned I would reveal my class projects at the end of the week, unfortunately, I will have to hold off on it as I needed to postpone my class for tomorrow. Here in New Jersey there are still many without power and most of my customers are without power as well as having trouble finding gas. The time frame given to …
Class Project Sneak Peak
Yesterday here in New Jersey we were in the midst of a huge storm. We were one of the fortunate ones that did not lose electricity although we don’t know what today holds in store. I was glad I was able to submit my stamp order in yesterday’s Stampin’ Up!’s 15% off stamp sale. I was afraid I wasn’t going to have internet service to take advantage of the …
Want to Earn Free Stampin’ Up! Products?
Isn’t it great to get together with friends and family and enjoy doing something FUN? Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a day or evening of stampin’ fun at your own Stampin’ Up! party? And what if I told you that you can earn FREE Stampin’ Up! products while having fun?! It’s all possible when you host your own party. I provide the supplies and the ideas and …
A Stampin’ Up! Notepad Project
How do you like this notepad? Back to school is around the corner and it would make a great gift for a teacher. Or you can put a magnet on the back and put it on YOUR fridge. I always have a “to do” list and this notepad works great to jot down all the things I need to do. Did you know you can see more projects ideas at my Stampin’ Up! …
Stamping Variations . . . Not Mistakes
Last year I discovered this sign at a wood shop store in Cape Cod, MA and thought it would be perfect for my studio so I bought it and now hangs nicely in my studio. I also like the distressed look of it. Over and over again, I hear at my various classes, clubs, and workshops “I made a mistake” as they work on their projects …
Seen The Stampin’ Up! Ads?
Have you seen Stampin’ Up!’s latest ads in YOUR magazine? I just got a copy of my PaperCrafts magazine the other day and there it was . . . on page 12 this ad . . . Look familiar? I just posted the instructions to these flowers a couple of days ago. You can see it in this post. Here are some more ads that …
How Are You Spending Senior Citizen’s Day?
Did you know that today is Senior Citizen’s Day in the United States? President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation on August 19, 1988 to declare August 21 to be National Senior Citizen’s Day so that we can take time to recognize our senior citizens “for all they have achieved in life and for all they continue to accomplish”. Nowadays, many are living longer and healthier lives. …
I Won A Stampin’ Up! Stamp Set!!!!
Who doesn’t like to hear the words, “You won”?! You jump up and down with excitement and when the prize is a STAMP SET – WOO HOO!!! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!! Can you feel my excitement? During the Stampin’ Up! convention, each of the class presenters asked us to mention the classes we attended at convention in our blogs or facebook and we would be entered in a …
Want to Hear a Joke?
Today is Tell a Joke Day! To celebrate, I asked the attendees of my card class to share a bad and clean joke to share. So here are two jokes someone shared with me. Joke # 1: What did the monster say after he ate the diesel engine? I could have had a V-8. Joke # 2: Would you like a honeymoon salad? What’s a honeymoon salad? Lettuce …
I Am Having Fun!
Going to Stampin’ Up!’s Convention is just fun!! The general session and class presenters do a wonderful job! One of the those presenters at Convention 2012 was Shannon West. She presented the class “I’m Having Fun” with lots of great tips. Shannon holds a special place in my heart because last year I went to convention for the first time by myself and felt a bit alone at the …
Stampin’ Up! 2012 Convention Highlights
Here’s my next to last post about convention. I hope you have been enjoying them. Watch the videos for highlights of the convention – great time!!! Our theme this year was “I Am…” which we then fill in the blank. When the doors open for our first General Session at convention, Stampin’ Up! employees are lined up on the sides cheering and high fiving as we walk in (some run) …