Two-Step into Spring - April Promotion

Stampin' Up!s Two-Step Stampin' sets allow you to quickly and easily take your creativity to the next level.  And now, from April 1-30 only, you can purchase the brand-new Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin' set.

View the flyer to see the beautiful creations you can make with the Awash with Flowers set—then contact me to place your order or schedule your workshop.

Two-Step into spring with a sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalogue! Be the first to add the Awash with Flowers stamp set to your collection.

Item	Description	Price
117062	Awash with Flowers (wood-mount)	$52.95
120549	Awash with Flowers (clear-mount)	$36.95

OR host a $460 workshop and receive this new set FREE!  

Plus, purchase spring-themed Two-Step Stampin' sets at 20 percent off the retail price--no additional purchase necessary!

Qualifying stamp sets are listed below

Item	Page	Description	Discount Price
113824	94	Greenhouse Garden	$27.96
113734	98	Fifth Avenue Floral	$26.36
111578	101	Flower Fancy	$39.16
113258	112	Trendy Trees	$19.16

Tailor Made Simply Scrappin' 30 Cards Class

ETA:  Please note date change from April 24th to May 8th.

Wouldn’t you love to have a selection of beautifully hand-created cards to choose from for that special occasion?  Who wouldn’t love to receive a gorgeous card, unique from any other!  

Sign up for my multi-card class using the Tailor Made Simply Scrappin’ Kit and you’ll go home with 30 unique cards (all with a vintage flair) and each one created by you.  Below is a peek at a few of the cards we'll be creating.

This class will be similar to my Christmas Jingle card class I offered last year - each kit will contain all precut/prescored cardstock, 3 sheets of self-adhesive die cuts, all necessary embellishments (brads, ribbon, dimenstionals, etc) and 30 Whisper White envelopes.  Each card can be customized to your liking by adding additional stamping if desired.

You’ll have access to my ink and greeting stamp sets to customize your cards for the occasions of your choice.

Saturday, May 8th  -  1-5pm  (please note date change from April 24th)

There are two options to choose from:

1: $45.00 Class fee includes the above project materials, but does not include any adhesive. You will be required to bring your own adhesive plus a roll of scotch tape or something similar. (Works out to $1.50/card)

2: $52.00 Class fee includes the above project materials plus all adhesive. (Works out to $1.73/card)

Registration closes April 24th and class option and fee is required when you register.

All project materials will need to be ordered in advance to allow me to cut and package each class kit, so registration fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the class, your class kit will still be given to you to complete at home or you are welcome to "sell" your class spot to someone else - just let me know in advance.

Happy Stamping!

 

Chicks & Chocolate & Your own "Chickie" Box

I held  my second "Chicks & Chocolate" event last night.  This one was an Easter theme and it was a full house again.  I had a group of ten fantastic ladies attend and I think everyone had fun!

The three projects we created included a card & two 3-D items which included a mini milk carton using the Mini Milk carton die with the Big Shot and an adorable little "chickie" character box which also used the Big Shot and a number of our fantastic punches.

Isn't the chickie box adorable???  These little character boxes are just the right size to fill with small treats and would be perfect for Easter.  If you are interested in creating this little chickie at home, I am selling kits only until Saturday, April 3rd for only $5 if you buy one, $4 each when you buy two kits or $3 each when you buy three or more kits.

 
Each kit will contain all precut and prepunched cardstock with step by step assembly directions.  Kit does NOT include any ink or adhesive (or nesting material!).  I've only got a limited number of kits available, so call me today!

Happy Stamping!

A new business tool - for YOU!

Stampin' Up! has recently unveiled a new business tool specifically for you, the workshop hostess!  It's a new Hostess Portal now available on my Demonstrator Business Website at www.cfindlay.stampinup.net  You can find it by clicking on the "Host a Workshop", "Hostess Login" menu options.

This is a fantastic new tool to help you organize your workshop!  All you need is your Workshop ID and your Hostess ID - both of which will be available from me.

It includes a page to easily help you manage your guest list, send invitations and reminders and tracks your guests RSVP's.  You can even send a thank you to each of your guests after your workshop - all with the click of a mouse!

Definitely go take a peek - you can read about the many available tools in the Reference Guide which is found on the login screen at the bottom right of the picture.  Definitely let me know if you have any questions or if you'd like to book a party!

Happy Stamping!

Bits & Pieces, Odds & Ends

With Spring on its way, I'm very quickly getting into the spring cleaning mood!  For me, that not only means cleaning up and clearing out the clutter, but finding ways to organize and arrange what I've got left. 

Because I'd rather spend my pennies on new stamps, it also means coming up with simple and inexpensive ways to get organized!  One idea I'm sure has been out there forever (but I'm going to show you anyway!) is a way to organize all the tiny little bits & pieces or odds & ends left lying around. I was just so excited when I thought of this!

First of all, if you have a baby or know someone with a baby, you've probably seen these little glass jars baby food comes in.

Our youngest LOVES her baby food, so we're left with many, many small glass jars.  (Yes, I realize I could make my own baby food, but I'm a busy mom of three kids with a lot on my plate already...let's just overlook this one-of-many flaws I have and continue, shall we?) ;)

Rather than recycle them right away, I've been putting them aside in a cardboard box in our garage.  I'm SO glad I have!  While once again tidying my stamping workshop (it's really never-ending), I realized I wanted something neat and tidy to store extra embellishments, sponge daubers, etc in and remembered the jars!  I snatched one out of the box, ran it over to my cardboard box painting studio and drowned the lid in a coat of black satin spray paint.  The hardest part was leaving it to dry...yes people...I had to wait an entire 15 minutes!!!  *gasp* ;)  The horror! ;) 

I ran it back to my stamping workshop, dropped some felt embellishments in the jar and added the lid.  Oh my goodness!  I love it!!!  I can't wait to paint the other million jars I've got leftover!!

 
I haven't decided if I'll leave the jar as is or if I'll add a label to the front with some chalkboard paint.  The best thing is that this would work for ANY size glass jar with a metal lid.  And, with the many different colors of spray paint available, you can easily customize jars to your own decor colors.

Happy Stamping!

Chicks & Chocolate Easter Event

K, I don't know how I forgot to post this here!  I've got all the information on my website, but completely forgot to post it on my blog!  *sigh*  Too many late nights!

This class information was in my March newsletter, so I apologize to anyone not yet on my email list (send me a quick email and I'll be happy to add you!!!) as this will be very short notice!

I had such a great response to my Chicks & Chocolate night, that I’m offering another one! This one will be an Easter-based event. We will be creating three projects - one card and two 3-D items using the Big Shot including the new Mini Milk Carton Die currently available in our Occasions Mini Catalogue. And of course, there will be chocolate involved!!! March 29th, 7:30pm at my home.  Only $15/person. Prepayment is required for this class to reserve your spot and is required by March 10th (that's tomorrow!) to give me time to order and prep the project materials. You won’t want to miss this event!

Here is one of the three projects we will be creating.

Isn't he adorable???  He'll look even "sweeter" full of chocolate!!! ;)

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Happy Stamping!

Not just for stamping...

By a show of hands, how many of you thought the Big Shot was just for stamping or scrapbooking projects?  Ok, I'm sure if I could actually see you, I'd see a couple of hands!!! ;)  Well, attention all you fabric connoisseurs, lookie, lookie what I made!  It's a quilt block - using two of Stampin' Up!s Big Shot dies!!!

Isn't it cool?!  This particular quilt block is 10x10.  The two dies I used were the 5 point 3D star (#113473 - $26.95) and the Scallop Circle #2 Die (#113469 - $26.95).

I promise you, the hardest part of this entire project was choosing which fabric to use!!!  Once the fabric was picked out, it was as simple as laying the fabric on the Bigz die of my choice, rolling it through the Big Shot, and that's it - my quilt pieces were ready to be sewn to my quilt block base!  It cut out each shape for me with no need to measure!  AND, the benefit of the Bigz dies is not only does it cut out identical pieces, these dies are capable of cutting through multiple layers of fabric at one time!  Dies with scorelines can cut up to 3 layers while dies with no scorelines can cut up to 8 layers!!!  Now that my block is completed, I'll wash and dry it to fray the edges of the petals and leaf to give it a shabby chic look.

So far I've only made one block, but I've got plans to make more - one each for my downline (watch your mail ladies!!!).  If you sign up with Stampin' Up! before the end of March, (password: cfindlay0924) I'll send you a handmade quilt block made by me as well!!!  Also, don't forget, if you sign up during Sale-a-Bration, you'll receive a discount on your Starter Kit and ANY current stamp set of your choice, FOR FREE!!!

If you would like to learn additional ways to incorporate the Big Shot into your sewing, give me a call!  I would love to show you how the Big Shot can be used for quick and simple sewing projects!

Happy Stamping!