Camp Out!

Besides my life as Mom and Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I am also Ally's Brownie Troop Leader! I can honestly say that I love it.  But let me tell you, it takes ALOT of work and ALOT of planning.  I am always amazed by the women with outside full time careers who take on that leadership role.  That is why I started offering Girl Scout Stampin' Classes and Badge Programs. I figured, since I was spending all this time coming up with craft ideas, service project ideas and ways to earn badges...that I might as well share not only my ideas....but my time!

One of the classes I am offering is the "Get Ready for Camp!" class. You see, every other year is a Camp Out year....and this is one of them!  For all of my girls, we will be camping overnight for the first time...I think I am almost excited as they are!  So, I came up with a cute idea for a craft for the girls to make to get ready for camp.  And it's one thing that I know for SURE we'll be doing...making SMORE'S over the campfire...

The Treat Bag has all the fixin's to make the perfect smore.  A leader can easily pass these out around the campfire and you can just imagine the smiles on the girl's faces!  Or how excited will the girls be to make this KNOWING that they'll be ripping it open over a toasty campfire in May!

I've also added a cute card that can be used as a thank you to that parent who helped the troop get ready for camp...or maybe one of the girls has a Birthday at campout! I love the images in this stamp set...bug spray ("Skeeter Spry it says on the can"), mosquito, sleeping bag, raccoon...and so much more!

If you're interested in me coming to teach this fun project to your girls...let me know! You can also find more info by clicking on the Stampin' Scouts page at the top of this page.. I will come to your meeting and you can sit back, relax and watch your girls have a great time!

Are you long distance, but still would LOVE to share this project with your Girl Scout or Boy Scout Troop? Email me...I'll be happy to give you a price that would include the entire pre-cut kit, stamp set & ink pads!  I promise, It's a set that you can use over and over again!


(I submitted this idea as a crafty little project idea HERE!!)

SNEAK PEAK ALERT!

Since I'm coming down off my "I'm going to the Martha Stewart Show" high (kinda), I thought that I would share a little sneak peak of the cards you'll be creating at the March Stamp & Chat!

You may not recognize the product we're using...Why? Because it's NEW PRODUCT from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog that isn't even released yet!! 

Yes, you are going to be able to get your hot little hands on BRAND NEW, NEVER SEEN designer paper and a NEW stamp set! Woo Hoo!

I won't make you wait any longer...

You'll have to wait for all the fun details until the night of Stamp & Chat (March 24th), but I think that you are going to LOVE, love, love the new items to play with!

And, remember, you won't just be making these two cards...you'll be making TWO EACH of these cards plus ONE MORE that I am keeping under wraps until class night!

You WILL WANT to find that friend that never stamped with me before...then you get to make THREE each of all these great cards!

What more can I say...

Register before my tables fill up!

I'm Going to See Martha!!

Please excuse me as I take a small break from "Stamp Chat" as I am bubbling over with excitement...I just found out that I got tickets to see the Martha Stewart Show in NYC on March 30th.  My husband goes every month for work and this time I've decided to tag-along! This has been a dream for me...to see that fabulous studio, to see the one-and-only Martha Stewart up close and personal...

If you could see me now, I am just beaming with JOY!!

Now, some of you may think I'm a little nuts.  As a Stay at Home Mom, who is trying to build a home based business, she epitomizes the strength women can have and the businesses that they can build from the things that are most important to many of us...our home, our hobbies, our family.

Martha Stewart is THE role model for homemakers, crafters, gardeners....I could go on. I tend to look to those more successful than I to learn and to grow...she is the ultimate mentor and guide. Now, do I aspire to be a little abrasive and condescending at times (sorry, Martha) NO.  But there is a lot you can learn from someone who started out just like a lot of us....selling a few cards (or pies in Martha's case) and then growing to sizes that are almost unthinkable.

So, it looks like I can bring a camera and take pictures before and after the show is taped...so hopefully I will be able to show you some fun pictures when I get back!  So much to look forward to...I hope you'll join me in the excitement!

I promise to give LOTS of details! Woo Hoo!

Introducing...Stamp & Chat!

I'm super excited to announce a new format in stamping starting this month! 

It's called Stamp & Chat!

The one thing I always hear when I hold classes or am at a workshop is that the women like the socialization and fun just as much as they like the stamping!  And that is exactly the reason why I love being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! I know that I'll get the chance several times a month to have some great time with some great ladies!  Many times there are women around the stamping table who have never met each other before...but by the end of the evening, they are friends. I LOVE that!

So, what is Stamp & Chat?

Stamp and Chat is going to be a more casual, stamp at your own pace class where you will go station to station to complete your cards.  Don't have a lot of time? Feel free to say hi, stamp and leave! Want a more slow paced, casual evening so you can just relax chat and meet up with new and old friends? You can do that too!!  There will be three stations set up, each with a different card design. You will be creating TWO of each of the THREE designs. This is a PERFECT class to refill your card stash basket or start one!

This will be a monthly class...held at the end(ish) of the month on Thursday evenings from 7:00-pm10:00pm. Come early, come late....just leave yourself enough time to finish your cards!  And here is the best part...the cost of Stamp & Chat is $15.00 for all 6 cards....HOWEVER, if you place an order of $25.00 (before shipping and taxes) that night, your cards are FREE! How cool is that? 

And what another great incentive?  Bring a friends who has NEVER stamped with me before...and you can make another set of three cards for FREE!

What do you think??  

This is a fantastic class for beginning stampers or those of you who don't need my step-by-step directions every inch of the way.  New? I will be happy to move station to station with you and show you the ropes one-one-one or with your friends. Don't need me? That's fine, I'll just be there to chat and catch up with you and answer any questions you may have! (Directions for each card are at each station)

So, consider this your formal invitation....I hope to see you March 24th!!  Please let you know you are coming AT LEAST one week in advance!! Space will be limited!!

Spring Stamp & Chat Dates

(Mark Your Calendar!)

March 24th

April 28th

May 26th

Give me a call or email me to register!!

Cheers To You!

This weekend I am working on the projects for a private class that I have coming up this month. Here is one of the cards the ladies will be creating...

Can you tell that it's a Girls Night Out Class? Ha Ha. 

This is the Cheers To You stamp set...a great "go to" set for upcoming summer parties, invites, birthdays...you name it!  This card uses the In Color Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack, Pear Pizzazz stitiched-poly ribbon and (my favorite!) a hint of Dazzling Diamonds to bling out the cherry and olive.  

Just looking at this card makes me long to float in my pool with a cool drink in my hand.....sigh.

Well, here's to summer getting here SOON!

Cheers, everyone!

Hostess Appreciation!

As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I REALLY appreciate my hostesses.  And by "Hostesses" I mean ANYONE who books a workshop, private class or "Stampin' Scouts" Class with me. Without you, I'd be sitting here stamping by myself!!

So, to thank my hostesses who have booked with me during Sale-a-bration (Jan 25-March 31st) I am offering a FREE Purse & Card Class! Check out how CUTE this set is...

Do you LOVE it?!?

I saw this on Ronda Wade's (Stampin' Up! Top Demonstrator & Trainer) Blog and I KNEW that I HAD to make one myself and share it with you...because that's what stamping is all about, right?

Now, I still have a FEW dates left in March (not many, so contact me SOON!) if you'd like to join my other Hostesses and have a FREE fun night of purse & card making!! 

My Hostess Appreciation class is scheduled for Thursday, April 14th from at 7:00pm.

BUT WAIT!!!

Because I want to share this great project with EVERYONE....I am also offering a "Class With Benefits" on Friday, April 22nd at 7:00pm. You will create this purse, plus TWO each of all three cards...and the best part?? Included in the Class Fee is a FULL PACK OF SPRINGTIME VINTAGE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER...and you will have LOTS of leftovers to take home and make even more adorable cards and projects!  The Cost of the Class is $20.00 and you MUST preregister by April 9th to ensure I get your order in for the paper!

See...a class with BENEFITS!

March Card Kit of the Month!

Hello Friends! Sorry I haven't posted in a few days...to sum it all up, It's just been crazy busy! This weekend I am working on a TON of projects, cards and a NEW Stamping Event that I can't wait to share with you! You have a whole lot of new blog posts coming...

But for now, I'll leave you with this.  Easter is right around the corner and NOW is the time to start creating those Easter/Spring Cards! This is a GREAT way to take a class while sitting in your jammies in your own home! Let me know if you have any questions...and remember...keep checking back..LOTS of new stuff on the horizon!

Card Kit of the Month – March

Featured Set: “Easter Blossoms” 

Featured Accessory: Vintage Flower Adornments

Card Kits are the Stamping Classes that come right to your door! You’ll receive the supplies to create SIX of EACH design shown here – that means all of the consumable supplies that you need to create 12 cards total. You will also receive 2 additional full color photographs of “alternative” cards that you can make with the combined contents of the kit! In addition, you’ll receive detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 designs. This month’s card kit items are listed below, and the price of the Card Kit is just $20 – that’s less than $1.70 per card!!

Card Kit Order Deadline is March 10^th

You will receive your kits at the end of the month.

Special Offer for March! Purchase the Card Kit and receive the, featured stamp set “Easter Blossoms” and the Featured Accessory, “Vintage Flower Adornments” at 20% off!

The Card Kit ($20) Includes:

• Cut Cardstock Pieces
• Cut Seam Binding Pieces
• 12 – Die Cut Ovals
• 12 – Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes
• Step by Step Instructions to complete 4 different card designs using the kit pieces

Add-on Products:

• Baja Breeze Classic Ink ($5.95)
• Early Espresso Classic Ink ($5.95)
• Rose Red Classic Ink ($5.95)
• Stamping Sponge ($3.50)
• Easter Blossoms Stamp Set: Wood - ($25.95) $20.76 Clear - ($1895) $15.16 with the purchase of the Card Kit.
• Vintage Flower Adornments ($5.95) $4.76 with the purchase of the Card Kit.

Other Optional Purchases:

• Stampin’ Dimensionals ($3.95)
• SNAIL Adhesive ($6.95)
• Bone Folder ($6.95)
• Paper Snips ($9.95)
• Mini Glue Dots ($4.95)

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! There is a $3.50 shipping charge.

Contact me to order your Card Kit Today!