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Leadership Make and Takes – Part 3

Posted on January 28, 2012 | Leave a comment

Here is the final installment of Make and Takes from Leadership. They were all so fun to make. I hope they inspire you to do some creating of your own.

Each of today’s projects use my new favorite the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit. Even the cute little flag came from this kit.

This cute little Fancy Favor Box is perfect for any small gift. I absolutely love the detail on the intricate decorative top.

This print inside the frame was created with My Digital Studio. The embellishments are added to the outside of the frame with . . . you guessed it, the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit

And finally, a gorgeous scrapbook page. Now to find a picture worthy of this fun and flirty 8 x 8 page.

So . . . which of these make and takes was your favorite?

Let me know by leaving a comment below.

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You’re Not You Without Your Stamps

Posted on January 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

How long has it been since YOU’VE stamped?!?!?

Check my Calendar Page and come join us at one of my monthly events.

You’ll be glad you did.

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Dude … Chocolate! or Dude Chocolate-You Decide!

Posted on January 26, 2012 | Leave a comment

Here’s a treat for the guys this Valentine’s Day! These were made using the Pillow Box Bigz Die (113466) and the one of the Lots of Tags Sizzlits Dies (114508). They will hold 6 Hershey’s Kisses. YUM!!

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Leadership Make and Takes – Part 2

Posted on January 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

Here is the next batch of wonderful Make and Takes from my Stampin’ Up! Leadership trip!

This lovely card uses the Blossom Builders Kit and is already on it’s way to a friend who is recovering from surgery. Get well soon, Debbie!!

Stampin’ Up! didn’t provide the Mason Jar, but I just happened to have one handy. I think they are a required household item when you live in the South By the way that is paper under the lid (not fabric). Did you know you could do that? Leave a comment if you want to know how.

This card uses the Tea Stain Stampin’ Spot from Stampin’ Up!’s Distressing Essentials Kit to antique the edges. I REALLY like the effect. I have to admit I have looked at this product in the catalog and thought to myself, “I don’t need that, I can antique Chocolate Chip or Sahara Sand.” But, this gives a much more subtle look. I can see that I will be using it a LOT!

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Sale-a-Bration is HERE!!!!

Posted on January 24, 2012 | Leave a comment

Sale-a-Bration is FINALLY HERE!!! This is the BEST time of the year to get lots of FREE Stampin’ Up! goodies.

There are THREE ways to get your hands on a great deal and this year’s offering is the best yet!

Check out the details below and call/email/text me if you have any questions. I will be happy to help you.

If you would like to order online, be sure to choose a demonstrator (ME! to take advantage of the Sale-a-Bration sale.

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Click the image for more details.

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* This offer is in addition to the regular hostess benefits and does not include online orders. Offers are not incremental (i.e., a hostess does not receive two totes for a $300 workshop or two bundles for an $800 workshop).

Call me to book a workshop today!

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If you haven’t received a Sale-a-Bration Catalog in the mail, contact me today! I would be happy to get you one.

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Leadership Make and Takes – Part 1

Posted on January 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

I want to show you the wonderful Make and Takes that Stampin’ Up! provided for us at our 2012 Leadership Conference in San Antonio, TX.

They had TEN make and takes for us!! Here are 3 of them.

This card was so fun to make because it took me outside of my comfort zone. I wouldn’t normally put these colors together, but I really love the results! The flowers came from the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit. LOVE IT!

This cute gift bag features the Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit again. It is cut out with the Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die. So quick and easy!

This bright and cheery card makes me smile! Wondering where the adorable yellow flower came from? Once again, Blossom Builders Designer Printed Kit.

Stay tuned for more Leadership Make and Takes – coming soon.

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A Sticky Situation!

Posted on January 22, 2012 | Leave a comment

I absolutely LOVE my Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive (110755). It has a dual tip for placing adhesive exactly where you want it. You can place an exact small amount using the small tip, or spread the adhesive over a larger area using the wide tip.

And I swear it must have some magical property. It never fails, I think a bottle has finally come to an end, but then I give it a shake and to my amazement I can squeeze more glue out of it.

As a result, I have ended up saving a bunch of them for those little squirts of glue I need on small projects. I was running out of room to store all of this wonderful stuff. So I decided to take action!!

First, I gathered up all of my almost empty glue bottles.

Then I removed the wide end of one of the bottles. Note: it comes off very easily if you unscrew it backwards. I'm sure there is a logical reason, I just don't know what it is. All those years of "righty-tighty, lefty-loosey" for nothing

Then, I removed the narrow end of the second bottle. Note: It unscrews very easily, but again, backwards.

Next, I inserted the narrow end of one bottle into the wide end of the other bottle. For stability, I put the bottom bottle in a jar full of beads. You can also use rice, beans or sand. Just don't get any in the glue

I allowed the glue to drain from one bottle to the other. I occassionally tilted the bottle to allow it drain even more off of the ridge at the neck.

Voila! I went from 5 almost empty bottles to 2 (the 3rd bottle in this jar is a new bottle). Note: For best results, I store my glue bottles upside down. This keeps the glue in the tip and "ready to go."

If you need some of the amazing adhesive, give me a call today. I will be happy to place an order for you.

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Sweets for the Sweet

Posted on January 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

I am leaving San Antonio today I have had SUCH a wonderful time here. I will be posting more info about all of the fabulous things I learned. But, while I travel enjoy this simply adorable project.

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A cute treat for your child’s Valentine’s Day Party. You can decorate them any number of ways. Each Scallop Circle covers a delicious chocolate covered mint. YUM!!

Items Needed:

1 3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854)
Blossom Bouquet – Triple Layer Punch (122464)
Full Heart Punch (119883)
I (Heart) Hearts Stamp Set (117010)
Real Red Classic Ink (103133)
Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon (109034)
Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine (123125)
Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
Two Way Glue Pen (100425)
Mini Glue Dots (103683)
Pearson’s Mints (candy section of your local big box store)
Pretzel Bags (cake decorating aisle of your local big box store)

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Foggy with 100% Chance of FUN!

Posted on January 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

It may be gloomy outside, but inside the San Antonio Convention Center it is SUNNY!

Demonstrators get to try out our BRAND NEW PRODUCT – A diagonal scoring overlay for the Simply Scored Tool!!

Bright and cheery My Digital Studio downloads.

TONS of Demonstrator created samples!! I couldn’t even begin to count them.

~~Today~~ Soon, we will find out where next year’s Leadership convention will be. I’m already making plans to go

Call or email me to find out how you can join me!

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More Leadership Goodies!

Posted on January 19, 2012 | Leave a comment

Stampin’ Up! really is the BEST! They take care of their Customers and they certainly take care of their Demonstrators. Today we got a TON of information to help us build our business and be the best Demonstrators we can be.

This morning, Shelly (Stampin’ Up! ‘s co-founder), told us about some FABULOUS changes coming soon. I can’t wait to tell you about all them. I just love how SU! is always adapting to suit the needs of their Customers, their Demonstrators and their Company.

These are all of the wonderful goodies we got at our Main Stage Presentation today. Good thing I brought a big suitcase with me.

And this was our lunch YUM! I couldn’t even finish it, it was so big. I feel like a pretty spoiled little girl right now. But, I think I can take one more day of it. What do you think?

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