Weekly Challenge

Last week, I issued a challenge to my Stampin' Up! team to take this card (that I featured last week) and to make a card using this type of layout.

I made a second card to show them

I just couldn't wait for my ZANY ZEBRAS Stamp Set to arrive to make this card. 

1. I stamped the words and punched out my 1-3/8" circles before I embossed it with the Embossing Folder. 
2. Then I took one of the circles (re-punched it to a 1-1/4" circle) and embossed it with the TASTEFUL TEXTILE Embossing Folder. 
3. I popped up the circle with a Stampin' Dimensional. 
4. The Happy Birthday is stamped onto Bermuda Bay with Versa Mark Ink and heat embossed with Black Embossing Powder. 
5. I enhanced the black stripes on the zebra using my Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (#100082 - only $3.00). 
6. After I completed this card I was wishing that I had put a little spring behind the Zebra to bring him to life.

Here are the cards that the gals on my team came up with last week

Barb made this super fun froggy card for our challenge using the SO HOPPY TOGETHER Stamp Set that we earned for FREE during Sale a Bration in 2019. Love those little froggies!!

Vicki used her new WHALE DONE Stamp Set for her card - so VERY cute!!

Janell used the JAR OF FLOWERS stamp set - so very pretty!!

and she made it in 2 different colors - which one do you like best?

Barb made a 2nd card because this is such a fun layout!! Aren't those Elephants cute - She apologized for it not being a Stampin' Up! set, but I think they are adorable and I would just rather everyone would be stamping!!  

Linda K made this pretty floral card using BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS, 

PEACEFUL MOMENTS and SOFT SPRING.

This one made me giggle! Lynda C made this one using one of our super 

fun Sale a bration Sets HEY CHICK

Pam shared this darling PARTY PANDA'S card - so - so cute!!

This one was made by Karen - it is very similar to one I made with this same LADYBUG set

Debbie O sent this card.  She took advantage of her FREE Sale a Bration products 

INSIDE: I cute Japanese lantern

Inez sent this one using the NOTHING'S BETTER THAN Stamp Set

On the inside she also used the challenge:

Jodie used some of her retired Designer Paper and the CRAFTING FOREVER Stamp Set (R) 

Rachel used the TIMELESS TROPICAL Stamp Set for her challenge card.

Makes me hungry for some sweet pineapple

(or a trip to Hawaii!!)

It was a fun week seeing all of the cards come in for the challenge. They are all so great, and I am so happy to get them stamping and sharing.

It's nearly the end June 2020!  
Check out all the specials and incentives for June...

The NEW Annual Catalog is HERE!!  YAY!!

You can view the PDF of the new catalog HERE

If you need a physical copy of the catalog please let me know - I can ship one to you.

Details: If you have a placed an order with me in the last 6 months I will send one to you FREE

Otherwise I will sell you one for only $5.00. I will include a $5.00 

certificate to use on your first order

There is also a Beginner Brochure that you can view HERE

There is also a great promotion going on with 

Stampin' Up! during June 2020

When you purchase the Starter Kit in June 2020 you not only get the great deal of $125.00 worth of product for only $99.00 plus tax (no shipping on the Starter Kit - another 10% saving), you get to choose a FREE BUNDLE of your choice.  Depending on the Bundle that you choose your kit could be over a $180.00 value for only $99.00

Click HERE to see all the available bundles

The second promotion is for hostesses - if you hold a "class" or "party" and your sales reach $250 you get 10% of you sales PLUS Stampin' Up! is adding another $25.00 - Who doesn't love FREE stuff! If you want a party in your home (f you live in my area) or you could hold it here with some friends.  OR you could host a "book-party" and share the catalog with your family and friends to collect orders. 

Please let me know if I can assist you.

Check out the bright and beautiful new In-Colors

SUMMER NIGHTS BY PAPER PUMPKIN 

Celebrate the magic of summer nights with the Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin Kit! In this exclusive fun-filled kit, you’ll unbox enough supplies to create nine postcard-style cards, coordinating envelopes, and die-cut tealight bags. What’s even more spectacular about July’s kit is the add-on you can purchase along with it! The Summer Nights Add-On includes 24 card bases and envelopes in coordinating Summer Nights designs. This add-on is perfect for helping you and your customers expand the Summer Nights creative experience beyond the Paper Pumpkin kit. Between the add-on and the leftover supplies from your Summer Nights kit, you will  be crafting a summer night worth celebrating all month long!

Don’t miss out on the fireworks, fireflies, and fun! You can subscribe to the Summer Nights Paper Pumpkin Kit between June 11 and July 10, and order the Summer Nights Add-On starting July 1st - while supplies last.

Sign me up for Paper Pumpkin

Stampin' Up! has new adhesive!

Check them all out HERE

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Have an amazing day!

Christi

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Creatively Yours Gift Box

I am so thankful to have 2 of the gals on my team help out during my New Catalog Launch that I wanted to make something special for them.
Debbie Henderson shared this pattern on her blog so I changed it up by using the FOLLOW YOUR ART Designer Paper and the CRAFTING FOREVER Stamp Set

 Inside I filled it with some almond Hershey Kisses

Everyone who places an ONLINE ORDER  (minimum $50) during the month of June you will receive 1 FREE package of the NEW 2019-2020 In Color Faceted Dots

Faceted, adhesive-backed dots: 90 pieces: 6 each of 5 colors in 3 size. 4mm, 6mm, 8mm In Pretty Peacock, Purple Posy, Rococco Rose, Seaside Spray, Terracotta Tile.

Here is the list to my quick links to contact me or to shop with me

Shop Stampin' Up! Christi's Store

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Shop the Clearance Rack - Save up to 60%

Join Christi's Creative Crew

PLEASE USE THIS HOSTESS CODE WHEN PLACING YOUR ON LINE ORDER

Christi Waite, Christi's Creative Crew

christiwaite@gmail.com

Christicreativecrew.blogspot.com

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Thanks so very much for letting me be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Have an amazing day!

Christi

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Crafting Forever!

Did you take some time to make a card on National Card Making Day?
Did you take advantage of the awesome deals that Stampin' Up! had out there for you during last week?
I sure hope so!
This Stamp Set CRAFTING FOREVER says it all for us die hard stampers, doesn't it?!
This is a card that I made in multiples to send to the ladies who come regularly to my Stamp a Stack Classes, or make regular purchases. It was inspired by Lisa Curcio and features the CRAFTING FOREVER Stamp Set, and PLAYFUL BACKGROUNDS.

I would love to have you join the group of ladies who come to stamp each month.
Check out the schedule on the right side bar of this blog for days and times

If you cannot make it to classes, I hope you get inspired by my blog posts, and I would love to earn your business.
My drawing for October is...
MAKING EVERY DAY BRIGHT Photopolymer Stamp Set

And the CHRISTMAS BULB BUILDER PUNCH

There is so much more to this stamp set than just Christmas. Can you see the cute little bunny, and one that looks like bunny ears? So cute for Spring, along with the flowers. Then there are pinecones, feathers, spider webs and so much creativity!

HERE ARE THE DETAILS for the monthly drawing special:

1. For every $50 ONLINE order (before shipping and tax) you get your name in the drawing.

2. This cannot be in combination with placing an order for a free class, sorry. 

3. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, October 30th (because I am leaving for Florida on the 31st for ONSTAGE)

That's it! So now - please - go place your online order!!

October also brings a new Stampin' Up! year and time to start earning the next incentive trip. I have yet to earn one of these and I am super geeked to give it a try again this year. The 2020 incentive trip will be in Maui and I most definitely want to go with all my Stampin' Up! friends.

Each month you will see incentives for sales from me so that I can earn this amazing opportunity. Won't you partner with me to work toward this goal!!

Here is the list to my quick links to contact me or to shop with me...

Shop Stampin' Up! Christi's Store

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Shop the Clearance Rack - Save up to 60%

Join Christi's Creative Crew

PLEASE USE THIS HOSTESS CODE WHEN PLACING YOUR ON LINE ORDER

Christi Waite, Christi's Creative Crew

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Christicreativecrew.blogspot.com

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Thanks for stopping by!

Christi

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Swap Cards and Shares

Time to wrap up this week of Team Shares

This first share was one of the items that they received as a Swap at On Stage. It is an air freshener made with coasters, and it smells so good!! Very Clever idea!!

This is the card that Shirley brought to OnStage as her swap card! LOVE IT!!

These 2 cards were received as swaps and they are so cute I had to share. There were so many great shares, but I only chose a few to share with you.

The stamp set WE MUST CELEBRATE was not chosen to be carried over to the Annual Catalog so if you have fallen in love with these cute cards be sure to click on the links below to place your on line order before it is too late.

This is the swap card that Inez brought to On Stage as her swap card.  She shared with us that she very often is late sending birthday cards so the little sloth is perfect for her! And this is a fun technique too.

These are the cards that LuAnn brought to On Stage for her swap card using the CRAFTING FOREVER Stamp Set

And last but not least is this MAGICAL DAY card made by Peggy. This is the one that she brought for her swap card. She is bummed that this stamp set did not carry over to the Annual Catalog, BUT... the background stamp, MARBLED, did so that is one good thing at the end of the rainbow!!

Here is the list to my quick links to contact me or to shop with me...

Retiring Stamp Sets 

Retiring Bundles

Retiring Everything Else

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Thanks so very much for letting me be your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Have an amazing day!

Christi 

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Crafting Forever

When I saw this cute idea using the CRAFTING FOREVER  Stamp Set by Conni Richter, I wanted to make it, especially after a friend sent me a get well note on a note card that had her name on it.  I thought it was a very special touch.

My handwriting is barely legible on any given day (I call it "artistic"), so I had to have the help of my very talented daughter in law, Jessica, who does the beautiful calligraphy work.
The edges were stamped using the TOUCHES OF TEXTURE stamp set and crumb cake ink (stamped off).
What a lot of fussy cutting!  NOPE! I broke down and purchased the Brother Scan 'n Cut 350 on Cyber Monday. I was able to stamp all the images, put it in the machine which scanned my images and then cut them all out for me.  I figured for the issues I am starting to have with my hands, it sure will help me out in the long run.
I still prefer Stampin' Up!'s dies because they give a nice border, but for this card it worked perfectly cutting everything nice and close, even the pens! I love the outcome!
All the links you need for contacting me or placing an order are below! Thanks so much!!

Don't forget about the END OF YEAR SALES EVENT! It is going on through January 2nd

Details you need to know:

• These items are from the holiday catalog
• They are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
• SOME of the items are discounted
• Supplies are limited
• Please click HERE for my online store to place your order...this link goes directly to the sales event page, but you can also order from any current catalog or the CLEARANCE RACK
• PLEASE use my Hostess Code when checking out 
• K9JVBN2F 

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Christi

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Guest Stamper, Inez

Today's featured stamper is Inez.  She, too, shared the cards that she made for her stamp classes...

This first card was actually made by Inez' daughter who is also a Stampin' Up! demonstrator in Arizona.  I love the dirty pig look with THIS LITTLE PIGGY Stamp Set

This 2nd card features the CRAFTING FOREVER stamp set.  Inez' daughter attended a class by Lorri Heiling and this is one of the cards that they made.

COLORFUL SEASONS certainly is a favorite stamp set, that's for sure!!  I'm really liking the color scheme.  Kind of non-traditional Christmas colors.

 Inez had a request for some flamingo cards and this was the first one that she made for her special order.  It features the FABULOUS FLAMINGO Stamp Set.

 A Beautiful Christmas Card featuring the STAR OF LIGHT Stamp Set.  Love the Gold Embossing!

 SEASONAL BELLS is the stamp set that is featured on this Christmas Card.

This card also features the COLORFUL SEASONS Stamp Set.  She stamped the snowflakes onto Whisper White Card Stock and then cut them out with the LARGE LETTER ALPHABET DIES.  If the ladies would cut them out carefully they would end up with a negative piece that they could use on a second card of their choice.

I love this last card because it was made by Inez' grandson!  Don't you think he did a great job??!! COOKIE CUTTER CHRISTMAS Stamp Set was carried over to the new catalog!  Good choice!!

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Thanks for stopping by!

Christi

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