Ink-redible

Stampin'UP! has started yet another great promotion today! It is definitely a great time to be involved with this wonderful company. There are two ways to take advantage of the Ink-redible ink pad special which are:

1. Hostesses who hold a minimum $450 party will get a FREE collection of Classic Stampin' Pads (Neutrals Collection not available)!
2. New demonstrators who join Stampin' Up! during the promotion period will get a FREE collection of Classic Stampin' Pads (Neutrals Collection not available) with their Starter Kit!

This offer is good until December 16 so we have plenty of time to schedule your workshop. Wouldn't it be fun to get together with family and friends and make handstamped Christmas cards for them to share over the holidays. Give me a call and we can discuss a date and time. Thanks for stopping by and come back later today when I will have a project to share. In the mean time have a great day. Tonya

Why I became a Demonstrator

With Sale-a-bration and the wonderful Starter Kit discount and Designer paper or Digital Download offer that is currently available it got me to thinking about why I signed up to be a demonstrator and what Stampin'Up! had offered me 7 1/2 years ago. When I was first introduced to Stampin'Up! I was a stay at home mom with three young children that had just moved to a new town 8 hour from home where I really didn't know a lot of people. My oldest son's preschool teacher invited me to join them for a stamping night. I said no I didn't have time for that with the kids I was just to busy and she told me that was why I need to come. To have some time for me. Well, I went and really enjoyed myself and love that I could create something so easily. I joined Stamp Club and bought supplies to make cards, scrapbook pages and really enjoyed the time spent with other women. Then after a year of so of club I decided to host a workshop and that night I decided to sign up for the discount. I can remember my upline telling me that it had taken long enough for me to make the decision. I wasn't going to try and sell, host workshop or teach, I just wanted a great deal on the kit, discount on what I was buying anyway and of course the sneak peaks were a bonus as well as the Stampin' Success Magazine. When I started I had 4 kids and for a while I just bought and sold to a few friends, then we moved to Missouri and I discovered I loved to teach and share Stampin'Up! with others. I enjoy the flexibility that it offers me and I like seeing others discover that they can be creative too. Do you want to share that love of stamping with others, get a discount on what you are all ready buying, increase your supplies with the wonderful starter kit? If so give me a call and I will be happy to help you through the process. It is never to early or to late to join. Thanks for letting me share my love with you can for stopping by, Tonya

Felt Stocking

Good morning I am posting early today as it is a busy day with a few trips into town and club again tonight. :) Wednesday when Hannah and Nancy were here for club we were talking about using the Stocking Die on Fabric and Nancy mentioned felt which I had planned to do but had just got busy and forgot about so I decided yesterday was a great day to do it and let me tell you this was a a quick project. It took no time at all to cut the pieces out with the Big Shot, the Holiday Stocking Die and the Stocking Accents. I hand stitched it with a Blanket Stitch using Baker's Twine in no time at all. I added the holly and berries with Crystal Effects and then added the new Dazzling Details to give it a little shimmer and bling. It wasn't quite dry when I took the picture but I think you can see the shimmer to it. The stocking is a great size to add a candy cane, gift card, jewelry or other small item you want to give as a gift. I will add a loop to hanging once the glue dries. They are so quick to cut out and make that you could easily make a bunch while watching tv or like I did while waiting on my kids to finish up practice or get out of school.

Also don't forget today is the last day to sign up to become a demonstrator and get the Big Shot for free or if you all ready have the Big Shot then you can get $100 worth of other Stampin'Up! merchandise for free. Call me if you are interested and this is also available to prior demonstrators so if you want to sign up again you can.

Thanks for stopping by today, I had better go and run so I can get ready for my day. Have a great one, Tonya

Big Shot Promotion Extended

Good morning, I have exciting news to share with you this morning. I had planned to tell you today was the last day to take advantage of the Free Big Shot Promotion but Stampin'UP! has decided to extend the promotion until November 11th. So if you would like to become a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator and either get a free Big Shot or $100 worth of free merchandise then please contact me and I will be happy to help you out. Courtney just joined the Stampin'Up! family and ordered her $100 worth of free merchandise. It is so easy to sign up online and you can even customize your kit. Have a great Halloween and I will post again later today.

Free Big Shot!

Hello and welcome to October! Stampin'Up! surprised us with a wonderful announcement this morning and I am so excited to share it with you. If you sign up to join the Stampin'Up! family you can receive either the Big Shot or $100 worth of merchandise FREE! Yes, free so in addition to all the wonderful supplies that come in your kit you can add the extra value of the Big Shot. I use my Big Shot all the time for so many projects including fabric, metal, cork and of course paper. So for $175 you will receive over $445.

With just a few workshops a month you can earn an extra income or even build a business. I love sharing Stampin'Up! and would love to chat with you about what it has to offer you. Give me a call if you would like to learn more about this great opportunity.

Easy Events Thank you!

Good morning, well I was just to tired last night after our final evening of Vacation Bible School to post so I will share with you today a new card I made from the Easy Events Stamp Set. Yes, I really do like this set. I wondered when I first ordered it but I knew I needed a set that would work for multiple occassions and this one fits the bill. It is also one of the sets that is in the Special $99 Starter Kit that ends tomorrow. Getting your Starter Kit is as easy as going online. No paperwork to fill out or mail in and once you have signed up online your kit will soon be on its way to your doorstep. Now back to the card. The base is Peach Parfait and it is texturized with the Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the Big Shot. I used just a little bit of the Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper. The flowers are stamped with the Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad on Whisper White Card Stock that we cut out with the Circle #2 Originals Dies and the Big Shot. To make the flowers So Saffron in color I stamped the flowers again on So Saffron Card Stock then cut them out with the Paper Snips and to add just a bit of dimension and shine a covered them with Crystal Effects after I added them to the card. The Circle is added to a 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch that in made from Marina Mist Card Stock. Other than waiting for the Crystal Effects to dry this is a pretty quick card and is one that I could easy show you at a workshop. Do you need a night out with the friends? If so then give me a call and we can set up a party just for you. Thanks for stopping by today, I have a long to do this so I had better run. I hope you stop by again, Tonya

Christmas Box

How would you like to get the supplies to make this beautiful box? What if I told you that you could get the supplies for free? Are you interested? Well, it is available for free but you only have until July 31st to get it. Stampin'Up! is running a great special right now that includes two stamp sets, four classic stamp pads, 1 assorted package of 8 1/2"x 11" Card Stock, 1 package of Designer Series Paper, 1 Roll of 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, 20 Note Cards, Clear Mount Block C, 1 Blender Pen and a SNAIL Adhesive for only $99 this price also includes business supplies to help you start your own business. Not interested in starting a Stampin'UP! business that's okay we can work something out with the supplies. The best part is not only do you get all the wonderful Stampin'Up! products, which includes the Christmas Project shown above but you will also receive the Stampin' Success Magazine each month, have access to Stampin' Connections (which is a wonderful online site where demonstrators share their ideas), receive 30% commission on your first order if placed within 45 days, and you have until January 2012 to decide if you want to continue as a demonstrator or just drop nothing else to do and you get to keep all the supplies. In addition I will help you host your first workshop, by planning the projects, presenting and you get all the orders. Whether you have been a demonstrator before or just joining for the first time this offer is open to you.

My goal is to add at least one new downline this month and I would love it if you would help me meet this goal. Call or email me if you have any questions. I am so happy I made the decision to sign up and I was only doing it for the discount and almost 7 years later I am still loving the discount but more than that I love all the new people that Stampin'Up! has allowed me to meet and become friends with. Thanks for stopping by and I hope to talk to you soon, Tonya

Easy Christmas!

Hello and good afternoon! I hope you had a great weekend, I enjoyed ours quite a bit and had a great time at Friday's Christmas in July Class. Today's card is another card from the class and is made with the Easy Events Stamp Set which is new and included in the $99 Starter Kit that is only available until the end of the month. The other supplies are Crumb Cake Card Stock, Real Red Card Stock, Certainly Celery Designer Series Paper, Whisper White Card Stock, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Gray Classic Ink Pad, Real Red and Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Markers, Scallop Trim Corner Punch, Big Shot and the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

If you couldn't make it to Friday's class don't worry I will be doing another Christmas class in the future so watch for dates on my calendar.

I am going to try and stamp today for a little while not sure how much I will get done but I do still have a few cards to share with you even if I don't get a project done. ;) Thanks for stopping by and have a great day, Tonya

Workshop Card and a Great Deal!

Good morning, Wow what a weekend! It was a lot of fun and I am ready to tackle the week ahead. I have a great deal for you today and a fun card we did at a workshop I had on Friday night. Thanks Carla and family for hosting and for such a fun evening. :) First for the card it uses a new stamp set and new Designer Series Paper. The Stamp set is Easy Events and covers so many events in your life. Like Birthdays, Christmas, Weddings, new Babies and more. This is a great starter set for someone that is new to stamping. The Designer Series Paper is Just Add Cake and has so many fun colors that sometimes it is hard to pick which ones to use. I used Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Early Espresso and Poppy Parade. The image was stamped with Basic Gray so the image could be watercolored. This gave everyone the chance to try out the Aquapainter and the Blender Pens. We also added Dazzling Diamonds with 2 Way Glue. See the cute scallop border below the designer paper? That was created by punching out 3/4" Circle and mounting them behind the paper. Love the look and it was so simple to create. A little 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon was added to just below the image and it was added to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Now for the great deal. This stamp set and Designer Series Paper are all part of our Limited Time $99 Starter Kit. This kit is only available in July and contains over $185 worth of supplies. Now some of you might be wanting to earn extra income or just want a discount on our great products but did you know that you can get the kit and not purchase another item, but if you would like to make this a business then I have an extra offer for you. When you get your kit through me and join my team of demonstrators I will help you with your first workshop or open house. If you are local I will attend your event and help you with your presentation and display. If you are out of town then I will help you with project ideas to help you get started. I would really love to add you to my team so please give me a call to find out more and signing up is easy and can all be done online. Even if you aren't in the area I can still help you start your business. Well, I am off to meet my friend Sarah and hear all about Convention and get my goodies from her. So I will have news to share with you later. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day, Tonya

$99 Starter Kit

How you would like to receive the materials to make this beautiful Christmas Keepsake Box, well you can when you sign up this month to become a Demonstrator with our $99 Special Starter Kit. This special is available through the month of July and those of you that were once demonstrators wouldn't you like to be part of the Stampin'UP! family again. As a demonstrator you receive 20% off all your Stampin'Up! orders, the Stampin' Success Magazine each month that is filled with so many great ideas, membership to Stampin' Connections which is a demonstrator website filled with support and even more ideas, attend Regional Events, Convention and of course the sneak peaks are just a few of the wonderful benefits. If you would like more information about becoming a demonstrator then let's get together and chat. You don't have to be in North West Missouri to be a member of my team with email and texting contact is not a problem.

The $99 Kit includes the following items recommend to get you started.

Easy Events Clear-Mount Set

Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper

Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set

Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon

Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad

Note Cards (20)

Old Olive Classic Stamp Pad

Clear-Mount Block C

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stamp Pad

Blender Pen (1)

Real Red Classic Stamp Pad

SNAIL Adhesive

Brights 8 1/2x 11" Assorted Card Stock

Business Supplies

Last Chance!

Today is the last chance to take advantage of the May Specials which include 30% off select stamp sets, discounts on selected professional print products for My Digital Studio and special Digital Download bundles for My Digital Studio. Also today is the last day to sign up to become a demonstrator and receive the discounted price on the Digital + Starter Kit. Give me a call if you would like to take advantage of any of these specials. I will be more than happy to help you.
Stampin'UP! has released new Digital Downloads for today and to take a look at those just click on over here.
Tomorrow is a big day for Demonstrators and Customers as it is the day that the Retirement and Last Chance List are posted. I will be emailing the list out to everyone on my email list as soon as I receive the lists. Remember that the Accessories that are on the list are first come first serve as supplies are limited. The Stamp Sets that are retiring will be available until the end of June. If you have any questions about the Retirement List please don't hesitate to ask, I don't want you to miss out on an item you really want. Thanks for stopping by and check back later as I will be posting a card later today. Enjoy your day, Tonya

Digital Downloads for May 10th

Good morning! I do have a card for you but I will post it later as I am getting my classroom set up for tonight's Stamp Club Meeting. I wanted to share with you the new Digital Downloads for this week. You can view them here. If you have any questions about My Digital Studio give me a call and we can chat or if you would like to purchase the Digital Starter Kit while it is onsale then let me know and I will be happy to help you and have you join my team of demonstrators. Don't forget to stop by later today for my project and I hope you have a great day, Tonya

National Scrapbook Month Specials

May is National Scrapbook Month and Stampin'UP! is have a great promotion on both Stamp Sets and Digital Scrapbooking options. Select Stamp Sets are 30% off this month and well the Digital Professional Printing and Select Digital Bundles being 30% off. To see a complete list of the items on sale you can click here.
Because Stampin'Up! would love to have you join their Stamping Family they are also offering a discount of the Digital +Starter Kit and the Stampin' Memories Add-On. For the month of May you can purchase the Digital +Starter Kit for just $122.50. This kit which is valued at over $320 includes My Digital Studio Software
2 Wood Mount Stamp Sets
1 Clear Mount Stamp Set with Clear Block
2 Card Stock Packs
4 Classic Ink Pads
2 Stampin' Write Markers
Buttons
Ribbon
Stampin' Dimensionals
Stampin' Scrub
Stampin' Mist
Mini Glue Dots
SNAIL Adhesive
Decor Elements Piece with Applicator
8 catalogs
Business supplies, forms and tools.
The Stampin' Memories Add-On can be ordered with the Digital +Starter Kit for an $35 and includes
1 Stamp Set
1 card Stock Pack
1 Designer Series Paper Pack
1 Quick Accents Pack (Self Adhesive Die Cuts)
1 Designer Printed 12"x12" Album

Typing that list up makes me want to sign up again to become a Demonstrator. If you would like more info about being a demonstrator please don't hesitate to call me and we can sit down and chat. I really love being a demonstrator and all the benefits that come along with it.
Thanks for stopping by, I am off to stamp and create so I can share with you. Have a great day, Tonya

Starter Kit On Sale for only $148.75

How would you like to receive over $320 worth of Stampin'Up Merchandise for only $1478.75? I know it sounds great doesn't it and you will also receive a bonus bundle worth over $50 too! Normally the kit is $175 but if you act before April 1 then you can get it 15% off and the bonus bundle. I would love to share with you all the things I love about Stampin'Up! but I will just share a few. I love that this business is mine. I can do has many events or as few events depending on how busy my schedule is with other activities. I have met so many wonderful ladies in the 6 1/2 years I have been a demonstrator who have become my friends and I don't just mean my customers but also fellow demonstrators. The events I have attended are always so much fun and informational. I learn something new every time I attend a Stampin'Up event. Oh and of course there is the discount I receive every time I purchase the Stampin'Up! products that I love and the sneak peaks on new products are pretty great too. There are so many other great things about Stampin'Up! and I really would love to help you start your own Stampin'Up! business. Give me a call and we can talk about what Stampin'Up! has to offer you.

500th Post!

After writing up yesterday's post I discovered that it was my 500th Post so of course I think that calls for something special. So how about some Blog Candy. Just leave me a comment and I will draw one lucky person to receive the Blog Candy which includes: a Stampin'Up! Shopping Bag, Pop-up Trash Can, a roll of each Certainly Celery and So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon and a 6x 6 Paper Pack. To make this a little more fun the next two people who signup to be a member of my downline between now and March 28 will also receive the same thing. I will draw for the winner of the Blog Candy on March 25th. So be sure and leave me your comments and if you want to know more about becoming a Demonstrator during Sale-a-bration when the Starter kit is 15% off and you receive an additional bonus bundle filled with over $50 in free products then give me a call. I would love to talk to you more. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day, Tonya

Big Shot Star!

Good morning! I love my Big Shot and use it all the time in fact I probably use it every time I am stamping but this week I have been using to for fabric projects including today's post. I am currently working on a quilt. It isn't going to be a big quilt only about 36" x 48" but a quilt none the less. I have four of the blocks sewn and the other 9 are ready to start sewing which I will be working on today. For this project I used the 5 Point 3D Star Bigz Die and the Big Shot. I cut 5 star points per block and used a Patriot themed fabric. I will be sure and take a picture of the finished quilt top (hopefully sometime this weekend) to share with you. Have you every thought about buying the Big Shot? Did you know that as a Demonstrator you can get the Big Shot for 30% off on your first Stampin'Up! order (there are conditions that must be met for this to apply) or you can order the Big Shot and receive free Sale-a-bration sets! Even as a demonstrator you will receive Sale-a-bration reward while making a purchase. So why not give me a call and see what Stampin'Up! has to offer you. Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a great day, Tonya

Sorry, nothing new right now

Good morning, I thought I would just stop by and let you know that while I had not planned on going this long without a post some things can not be avoided. We had a super busy weekend and on top of that I am coming down with something that seems to have zapped my energy. All I want to do is sleep. Not fun at all and definitely not a productive way to create. I am hoping to find some energy and time to make something new today and if I have time I will post later tonight or tomorrow morning. Just a few reminders that Sale-a-bration will be ending March 31 but there is still time to place your orders and signup to start your own Stampin'Up! business. I am so that I made that decision back in August of 2004 and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. Give me a call if you would like more information about Stampin'Up! or the benefits of being a demonstrator for such a great company. Have a great day, Tonya

Join the The Fun for only $35!

If you have been a Stampin'Up! Demonstrator before you know how great it is. The Sneak Peaks, Regional Events, Convention, Stampin' Success, time spent with Friends Stamping and so much more. Well, Stampin'Up! would like you back as a demonstrator and they are offering a fantastic deal to past demonstrators to rejoin in the month of July. For only $35 you are able to become a demonstrator again and receive all the business supplies you will need to restart your business.
You will need to mail in the forms so contact me or your former upline to sign up today. If you sign up before the July 19, I will bring you something from the Memento Mall at Convention. Not sure what exactly since we don't know what will be for sale yet. This is just my way of saying thank you for joining my team. I have listed the business supplies you will receive when you resign. Please, contact me if you have any questions. I would love to have you join my team. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend, Tonya


The Rejoin Starter Kit Contains:

• 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• 2010 Summer Mini Catalog (8)
• Guest invitation postcards (100)
• Customer order forms (50)
• 2010-2011 Definitely Decorative catalog (1)
• Celebrando Creatividad (1)
• Two months free Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) subscription