Mojo Monday 177 (and Color Combo)

As mentioned in Tuesday’s post, a number of my downline and I participated in a card swap. This one was a little more challenging than usual because we decided to use a specific card sketch and color combo. And not just ANY color combo, but one I don’t think any of us would normally have attempted on our own. The color selection was chosen from our Color Coach and the colors were:

More Mustard is NOT a color I seem to use....ever...so when I saw this combo selection, I knew it would be a challenge.  But that's the point - to push yourself just a little bit more!

On top of that, we also decided to use the Mojo Monday 177 layout.

When we got together on Monday, I was once again amazed at how different each card was – each has its own gorgeous and unique style. I LOVE IT!!! What to see what we came up with? Of course you do. ;)

Alanna

Amanda

April

 

Christine

Cristina

 Lisa

Hope you enjoyed seeing the different cards created and are inspired to step outside the box a little!

Happy Stamping!

Petal Cone Fun with my Downline

Yesterday evening I had the privilege of hosting another downline stamp and chat night. I invited my downline (team members) over for a relaxed evening of chit chat and stamping! I adore these women and we always have a blast when we get together.

The point of these evenings is to discuss business ideas and to be inspired by everyones creativity. We also decided to have a card swap which I just love because I am continually amazed with the works of art everyone comes up with!

My upline used to offer downline stamp nights and I just loved attending them (I still do!) - it is so nice to be able to go, relax and stamp a project...one I didn't have to prep!.  Yes, I love my job as a demonstrator, but sometimes it's nice to be able to just sit down and stamp a project that has already been figured out and precut for me! ;) SO, of course I knew I wanted to offer my own downline the same opportunity.


What to be inspired too? I thought I'd share with you the projects we stamped and the card swaps I received!!!


Both projects I offered use our new Petal Cone Bigz L Die for the Big Shot. The first is a cute little carrot pocket card - perfect for a small little Easter message or treat to be tucked inside.

The adorable bunny is punched out using a variety of our great punches! Isn't he just the cutest little thing????  (Just ignore the crooked whiskers and glue smudge!) ;)

The second project we stamped is this great little "take-out" style box. Yup, it's still made with the Petal Cone die, but with a few extra cuts and score lines (SO super quick and simple!) it changes the shape into a great little treat box!

We decorated it with some of our new Sneak Peek Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.

This paper will be in our upcoming Idea Book & Catalogue in July, but during our April Spring is Blossoming Promotion, with every $25 order, you're eligible to purchase this sneak peek product!!! (Or Host a $460* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE). Check out additional details here!


Of course the box wouldn't have been complete without a coordinating tag!  The tag uses a variety of punches including the new (and ADORABLE!) Extra-Large Build a Cupcake Punch.  Love it!

I'm still taking pictures of the swap cards I received, so check back tomorrow to see what everyone came up with...GORGEOUS!!!!

If you're interested in joining us at these stamp nights (and many of the other demonstrator stamping events we attend) definitely let me know.  I would love to share the Stampin' Up! business opportunity with you and have you on our team!

Happy Stamping!

Grab a Bag of Stampin' Up! Products!

 Do you love surprises? Beginning April 1st, and continuing while supplies last, Stampin' Up! is offering special "Grab Bags" in our Online Store! These grab bags come in three sizes, $6, $12, & $18! Each bag contains a variety of discontinued products that could include a combination of any of the following: ribbons, Accents & Elements, chipboard, Designer Series Papers, and Simply Sent kit components! Grab bags will not contain stamp sets or tools.

There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the grab bag special offer nor is there any limit to the number of grab bags you may purchase; however, grab bag items are only available while supplies last.

All grab bag sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges. Not all grab bags will be unique.




If surprises aren't your thing but great deals are, definitely take a peek at our online Clearance Rack for huge savings on retired Stampin' Up! products.   Be sure to change the box to "show all" on the right to make sure you're not missing anything!

Because these items are only available while supplies last, only online orders are accepted.  Visit my online store today to start shopping!

Happy Stamping!

Spring is Blossoming - Sneak Peek!

Spring is in full swing at Stampin’ Up!® with a sneak peek at two brand-new products from the upcoming 2011–2012 Idea Book & Catalogue!

Four Frames Stamp Set (coordinates with our Decorative Label Punch)

Wood:  item 123440 - $25.95

Clear:  item 123442 - $19.95

 Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper
item 122367 | $12.50

 This gorgeous paper contains 12 sheets:  two each of six double-sided designs in Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, River Rock, Soft Suede, & Tangerine Tango.

You can get these brand-new products in one of two ways:


* Spend $25* on any Stampin' Up! products and become eligible to purchase both the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper.
* Host a $460* workshop and get the Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper for FREE

*Net sales before tax and shipping

Both items can be purchased once the $25 minimum is met; there is a limit of five per product once the $25 minimum is met. Ordering another $25 of Stampin' Up! products resets the limit and allows you to purchase another five Designer Series Papers and/or stamp sets.




These products won't be available again until July 1.  Get yours today!

Chicks & Chocolate: Easter Blossoms

It's that time again!  I'm offering another Easter Chicks & Chocolate night!  We'll be creating two cards and an adorable Petal cone - which we'll fill with chocolate of course - for only $15!!!!

I've decided to use the Easter Blossoms stamp set for these projects which is currently available in our Occasions Mini Catalogue, but only until the end of April!  This set is just too cute!

I'm also using some of our Springtime Vintage designer paper which I think coordinates perfectly with the stamp set!

The event will be held Monday, April 11th starting at 7:30pm at my place.  If you'd like to attend, please let me know by April 1st (that's THIS Friday!).  I realize that's only two days from now, but I just need to know confirmed numbers so I order enough materials for everyones projects.

Hope you can make it!!!

Happy Stamping!

Another Rainy Day Project

It's raining. If you know me well, you know I'm not much of an outdoors type of girl unless it's sunny and warm out! With this cold damp weather, I have no plans to go out today and decided to digi-scrap the photo of me and four of my downline at the Stampin' Up! Regional Seminar we attended in Vancouver last month.

This particular layout is not my own - a fellow demonstrator had created it and I loved it immediately, so I copied it.  ;)   The stamp set I used on this page is called "Bliss" and is actually one of the FREE Sale-a-Bration selections.  It's from the digital content CD which includes digital stamp sets, Designer Paper, Quick Accents, ribbon, buttons and a Decor Elements image - all on ONE CD!!  Digital items can be used in My Digital Studio or another digital software program!

This particular set is available as an actual stamp set as well!

Love it. 

Don't forget - Sale-a-Bration is only on for 6 MORE DAYS!!!  Take a peek here at all the FREE Sale-a-Bration selections!!!

Happy Stamping!

Splish Splash with My Digital Studio!

This past weekend I took the boys to our local pool. My parents were going and offered to take them in and I thought it would be a great opportunity to snap some pictures. I decided to spend some time in My Digital Studio this evening and digiscrap a few of the photos.  Here's a simple page I created this evening.  (Click the pic for a closer peek).

Once again I was reminded why I love this program so much! It was SO simple to play around with the layout and try out different cardstock colors and embellishments with no wasted product! Love it!

If you have any questions about this amazing program, definitely let me know!

Happy Stamping!