I'd Love to Have You!

Everything is more fun when you are surrounded by great friends! Stamping is no exception--it's an art, a creative outlet, and a fun way to bring people together. Now, it's easier than ever to participate in Stampin' Up's +One Campaign and get friends stamping with you because both you and I will each get a free Christmas Keepsake Box project kit--a $50 value--to work on together (if you choose, or you are welcome to do it in the comfort of your own home in your Pj's if you'd like:) This project kit isn't offered anywhere else, so be sure to take advantage of this special offer.

With the $119 Starter Kit, it's a great time to take advantage and get ahold of a Kit--valued at more than $200--which is full of product favourites, including items from the brand-new Idea Book & Catalogue.

Here are some of the great perks of becoming a demonstrator, like:

• A 20% product discount!
• A free monthly issue of Stampin' Success, Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine!
• Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
• Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
• Regular get-togethers to stamp!
• Free access to a community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!

In addition, you will be eligible for TWO FREE months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS)--including your own business website and Online Store, access to a blog, calendar, a monthly e-newsletter, project gallery, and e-cards--if you sign up within 21 days of becoming a demonstrator.

The Christmas Keepsake Box Project Kit--a $50 value--contains the following products (quantities are 1 unless otherwise noted):

• Pines & Poinsettias Set *(wood-mount)
• Keepsake box
• Scallop borders (cut from Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die)
  • First Edition Designer Series Paper (3)
  • Holly Berry Designer Series Paper (6)
• First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper strip (2)
• Holly Berry Designer Series Paper piece*
• Real Red Top Note (cut from Top Note Bigz Die)
• Real Red Decorative Label (cut from Matchbook Bigz XL Die)
• Wild Wasabi Card Stock strips (3)
• Naturals Ivory Card Stock piece
• Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric*
• Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
• Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
• Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim
• Linen Thread
• Champagne Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
• Vanilla Pearl 1/2" Simply Adorned Bauble
• Pearl Basic Jewels (1 pkg.)
• Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons*
  • Large Wild Wasabi
  • Small Real Red
• Mini Vintage Tags

Here is video of Shelli Gardner, CEO and founder of Stampin' Up! showing the real keepsake box.  Please note that the kit in Canada is $119.  Contact me today to join my Dare to Stamp team and have lots of fun!

I'm Back

So in the past when I have been at convention, I have posted fairly frequently and when I get home, I have shared lots of pictures.  This time, I guess that didn't happen.  I flew into Toronto on Sunday July 17 and drove to Kitchener to spend a couple of days at my sister's while Scott was working there.  Gavin and I came home on Tuesday evening.  When we got home, we were busy watering flowers and getting sprinklers on when I promptly stepped on the garden cultivator and ended up at emerg with a bit hole in my toe that needed glued back together.  Last week I was not very mobile at all but this week has been much better and I am able to drive and walk somewhat normally.  I hope to share lots of inspiring pictures with you this week.
But first, I have some exciting news to share with you.  On Thursday, I will have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 5 years!!!!  I got to walk across the stage at convention and I will receive my 5 year pin soon.  In commemoration of the this exciting milestone, I am offering a super special for you.  Place an order between today and Sunday July 31 and I will give you FREE shipping.  To take advantage of this, you will need to email or call me with your order.  I also am going to have a draw so for every $25 order you place, you name will go into the draw.  I will let you know what the prize is in a later post!

Here are 2 pictures from convention that will hopefully inspire you with some ideas other than cards and scrapbook pages.

Grow Convention 2011

I'm here in Salt Lake City at Stampin'  Up!'s annual convention.  Convention technically doesn't start until tomorrow but today has been great.  We are getting ready to head to the opening garden party.  I have posted lots of pictures on my facebook page so if you want to see more, be sure to check it out.
Here are a few pictures to share with you for now.  I will try to post more when I can.

New Ribbon Shares

Even in you are unable to attend my New Catalogue Reveal Party, I have a special for you.  Place an order between now and Thursday July 7 at 5:00pm and receive FREE shipping.  (This only applies if you do not want your order shipped to your door).

I also have 3 new ribbon shares for you.

3/8" Ruffled Ribbon Share: For $17 you will get 2 yards each of the 5 new In Colours - Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, and Wisteria Wonder







3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon share: For $5 you will get 2 yards of the artichocke denim and the blue denim

1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon Share: For $27 you will get 2 yards each of 10 colours - Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Elegant Eggplant, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, More Mustard, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Tangerine Tango

It's Here, It's Here, It's Here

And it is beautiful.  The 2011-2012 catalogue is so vibrant and beautiful.  I promise that you are going to love it!

Click the catalogue to view online!


Click to Download in .pdf format!

If you don't want to view the catalogue online or download it, then you should come to my new catalogue reveal party on Wednesday July 6 from 1-3pm or 6:30-9:00pm.  You will get an extra door prize ballot for rsvp'ing and another one if you bring a friend I don't know.  I really appreciate your 'word of mouth' advertising you do for me!  There will be a make 'n take,  an ordering special, and retired stuff for sale.  I really hope to see you there.