Dainty Flowers Designer Paper

As we walk through the Sale a bration brochure, the next FREE product is the DAINTY FLOWERS DESIGNER PAPER.

I think that this might be the favorite of the Level 1 free products ($50 order). There is so much that you can do with this beautiful paper and if you are a scrapbooker, you have even more to use this for. You get 12 double sided sheets of 12x12 designer paper.

Here are some of the cards that I made for the display at the Mid-Winter Retreat

Other Products Used: Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, Scalloped Contour Dies

Other Products Used: Brilliant Wings Dies, Scalloped Contour Dies, Double Oval Punch, Timeworn Type Embossing Folder

Other Products Used: Scalloped Contours Dies, Double Oval Punch, 

Brilliant Wings Dies, Double Oval Punch, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Peaceful Moments Stamp Set

Other Products Used: Brilliant Wings Dies, double Oval Punch, Scalloped Contour Dies, Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, Very Best Occasions Stamp Set

Other Products Used: Brilliant Wings Dies, Double Oval Punch, White Seam Binding Ribbon, Scalloped Contour Dies, Seaside Bay Stamp Set

Did you notice how many repeats of products that I used on each of these cards, and yet all of them look differently? This is a great example of how to use your products well.

These next two cards were inspired by Lynn Dunn

Lynn does a paper share just like me and when you cut this 12 x 12 designer paper into 6x6 pieces you get 1/2 of these floral ovals. This card is genius for how to incorporate that piece into a pretty card front. It measures 2-1/4" x 5". Some Metallic dots and the circle dies set it off perfectly.

This card designer paper is 3" x 5-1/2" and then the 1/2" that is cut off the top is flipped to show the opposite side, and that is what you see behind my sentiment. I used the new Happy Labels Pick a Punch for the 3/4" label. Lynn used some white Bakers Twine on her card and the metallic dots, but since I have cut several kits for my Tuesday classes I am running out of white twine so I substituted some silver twine and some Festive Pearls

At our retreat, Sue did a live demonstration of a self-closing box and she used the Dainty Flowers DSP - so cute!! She did a great job!

Inez also did a live demonstration showing how to make a small tote. I call it a "bag in a box" because the bottom is a box that holds it all together. I just love these! they are the perfect size for gifting some cards or a small gift or treat!

I also used this beautiful paper to decorate some yummy chocolates as a gifts for our small group at church as well as for the ladies that attend my monthly card club.

Other product used: Fabulous Frames Dies, Dainty Delight Dies, Flowers of Friendship stamp set.

This last card will be used for my Faith Based Card Class

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Whether you are a stamper who loves a discount, you’re looking to start your own business, or you simply have friends who are looking to order some Stampin’ UP! products, it’s always a good time to join.  There is no commitment to purchase anything after your starter kit (see the options below available Jan – Feb) but I hope you do.  These join offers are Jan 5 – Feb 28 ONLY

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The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.WHAT I LOVE:  This is a one-time opportunity to get the mini machine in Boho Blue (and it’s a sneak peek of a future Stampin’ Up Color). WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THE MINI MACHINE? The compact footprint offers easy storage and is oh, so, portable. The 3-1/2″ platform works with many of Stampin’ Up!’s smaller dies and embossing folders. Includes: 1 Mini Base Plate, 2 Mini Cutting Plates, 1 Mini Embossing Plate, and 1 Mini 3D Embossing PlatePLUS, you’ll get $76 in free product.  That’s $50 more free product than the standard starter kit offer.

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 The original white Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.WHAT I LOVE:  In original white, this portable powerhouse will look great with every decor. WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THE MINI MACHINE? The compact footprint offers easy storage and is oh, so, portable.  The 3-1/2″ platform works with many of Stampin’ Up!’s smaller dies and embossing folders. Includes: 1 Mini Base Plate, 2 Mini Cutting Plates, 1 Mini Embossing Plate, and 1 Mini 3D Embossing PlatePLUS, You’ll get $76 in free products.  That is $50 more free product than the standard starter kit offer.

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Your choice of $175 of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.WHAT I LOVE:  Already have the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine? You can opt to get oodles of free products for $99.  $175 in your choice of products for $99 ($76 free) is $50 more free product than the standard starter kit offer. The kit ships free, too!

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What does Joining really mean and what else do I get?  

• Personalized support from me – I’ll answer any questions you have, guide you on what to purchase, and help you grow your business if that is of interest to you.
• Monthly meetings at my home with a fun stamping time each time. This is the best part for me. I love to meet with my team, share inspiration and learn what is going on in the Stampin' Up! world. This meeting is not mandatory and even if you don't live in my area it doesn't matter - I always send out the minutes after the meeting to keep you up to date. In fact we have team members in AZ, AK, and IL. 
• Access to all Stampin’ UP! products at a 20% discount on every purchase you make with the opportunity to get a 25% discount. You also can order from SU catalogs before they are available to everyone.
• You earn your own Stampin Rewards on your own orders of $150 or more.  Yes, you read that correctly.  You get your 20% discount AND you earn free stuff!!!!
• An option to make some money by selling to others.  You keep 20% of the sale.
• Access to an incredible community through a Facebook group called Demonstrator Planning Place. This group is one more support avenue for questions, inspiration. 

If you are interested in being a hobby demonstrator or want to give a go at making it a business, you can’t go wrong with Stampin Up.

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• Wait patiently, ok not so patiently, for the mail to arrive with all your goodies and enjoy crafting.

What do I need to do to stay a Demo?

• To stay in an active status, you need to purchase or sell to others, $300 in product per quarter.  I suggest making two purchases of $150 min per quarter so you can use the earned Stampin Rewards.
• If you are short one Quarter you can make it up the month following that quarter.
• There is absolutely no penalty if you want to drop.  You can always rejoin.

There really is no downside to joining now.  You get $175, or more depending on the current offerings, worth of stuff but only pay $99.  You get a 20% discount right off the bat on future orders.  You can earn your own Stampin Rewards. There is no penalty if you drop.  How can you possibly go wrong?

New Catalogs

Stampin’ UP!s Jan-April mini catalog is now live and filled with beautiful new spring products to fill months of crafting joy.

Stampin’ UP! Sale-A-Bration is underway. For every $50 you purchase, receive a free stamp set or pack of Designer Series paper of your choice from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Hurry, SAB only runs until the end of February.

Click HERE to see the digital Sale a-bration brochure

      February Paper Pumpkin Kit

Subscribe by February 10th to receive the February Paper Pumpkin Kit

Make cloudy days a little brighter with the Sunshine & Smiles Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine sweet and sunny cards—three each of three designs. If someone you know is weathering a storm, this kit is just what you’ll need to create cards that are sure to brighten their day!

AND for the first time ever, we’ve got a coordinating die add-on! (ITEM #162486) for only $6.00

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This Paper Pumpkin Kit can be made as-is with the kit ingredients, but it also coordinates with the Playing In The Rain bundle/suite (item #160556)

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Adhesive Sale

I LOVE to travel, but really don't have as much opportunity (cash) to go as often as I would like. BUT... Dale and I leave for a "trip of a lifetime" today to GREECE!  YES!! GREECE!!
How did this ever happen for us??
Well, my sister found a great deal and asked us if we would like to join them and another couple from their church on this 14 day trip.
Since I was out of commission with 4 foot surgeries, 1 back surgery and 1 small hand surgery all in the last 24 months, we thought it was time to treat ourselves to an excursion.  We missed going somewhere special for our 40th anniversary last year so we will call this our anniversary trip.
So how does a girl keep her business going while she is on vacation?
How about an ADHESIVE SALE??!!
Everyone needs/uses adhesive to assemble our beautiful Stampin' Up! Cards, so NOW is the time to stock up with 25% off.
The sale will go from today, May 8, 2018 through May 21, 2018
Remember this is a sale from me only, and is NOT a sale through Stampin' Up!
Here are the important Details:  

• You may combine other items to your order but only the adhesive qualifies for the 25% off discount Tax and Shipping is extra
• I will mail you a check for the discount when I get home from vacation
• Sale ends on May 21st at midnight
• Your order must be at least $50 to qualify for sale pricing
• Orders must be placed through my Online Store to qualify
• You may combine an order with friends and family
• Please use the May Hostess Code:

Here are all of the Stampin' Up! Adhesives:

 Fine Tip Glue Pen
Item #138309
$7.00 on sale for $5.25

 Foam Adhesive Strips
Item #141825
$8.00 on sale for $6.00

 Mini Stampin' Dimensionals
Item #144108
$4.00 on sale for $3.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
Item #104430
$4.00 on sale for $3.00 

Mini Glue Dots
Item #103683
$5.25 on sale for $3.94

 Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets
Item #144106
$10.00 on sale for $7.50

Tombow Multipurpose Glue
Item #110755
$4.00 on sale for $3.00 

Snail Adhesive
Item #104332 
$7.00 on sale for $5.25

Snail Adhesive Refill
Item #104331
$4.50 on sale for  $3.38

 Tear & Tape
Item #138995
$7.00 on sale for $5.25

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PLEASE USE THIS NEW HOSTESS CODE WHEN PLACING YOUR ON LINE ORDER

For everyone that places an online order during May 8-21 for my adhesive sale I will put your name into the drawing for a bunch of wonderful Stampin' Up! products.

• Stamp Set: Lots of Lavendar
• Springtime Foils 12 x 12 Specialty Paper
• Pearls
• Foil (gold and silver) doilies
• Copper Embossing Powder
• 3 different Ribbons
• and a treat pouch 
• And don't be surprised if I add some more goodies to the pot!

Here are some treats that I made for the sweet gal, Janell, who is watching Lucy. I used several of the adhesives listed in my ADHESIVE SALE to assemble these treats

Left to right the Hershey Kiss gift card holder inspired by Dawn Griffiths, the purse inspried by  France Martin, and the gift card holder in front was inspired by Lorri Heiling

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6x6 Gift Purse

Look at these cute little purse bags!  Glenda shared the how-to on a Youtube Video and I had to give them a try.  I think these would be perfect for giving as a graduation gift as it is only 1/2" deep. Perfect to hold a gift card and maybe a Ghiradelli Chocolate.

If you want to watch Glenda's Youtube version she will also show you how to make a couple of other projects as well and some beautiful pansies.  I decided to use up some of my retired product to embellish them with.  I forgot to mention in the supply list below that I used the stitched 5/8" ribbon in Basic Black for the handle.  This item, too, is on the retired list.

Here are the supplies that I used to make the cute purses

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The Occasions Catalog goes through May 31st 

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Thanks for stopping by!
Christi

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Craft Sale Week - Day #5

This is the final post for this week filled with Craft Sale treats.  I just love these little bags and each one holds 4 - 4x4 matching cards with envelopes.
Scroll to the bottom to get all the details on the Craft Sale coming up on Saturday.

 Some with butterflies

 And some with flowers.  Each one holds 2 Thank You and 2 Happy Birthday cards.

This last one is probably my favorite - I think they look very elegant with the Basic Black and Very Vanilla Designer Paper

We made these little tote bags at the April Projects Class.  If you don't want to miss out on learning something fun and new please join us.  All classes are listed on the right side bar of this blog.

CRAFT SALE DETAILS:
This coming Saturday, May 16th we will be participating in a Craft Sale which will benefit the Women's Life Journey at City on a Hill.  This event is held at the Community Reformed Church 10376 Felch St., Zeeland MI.  It opens at 9am and goes until 3pm and we look forward to seeing you all come out to this event and while you are there please check out our vendor booths.  Dale will also be there selling his amazing all-natural soaps, lotions, candles, etc.
We are never sure how a Spring Craft Sale will go, but we will give it a try.  I know you all are busy with your lawns & your kids or grandkids sporting events, but I urge you to come on out because there is a little something for everyone there.
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Happy First Anniversary

Yesterday was our son, Joey, and his wife, Melissa's, first anniversary!

Can it really be that a full year has gone by this quickly??

Last year when I was making these cute purses that I saw on France Martin's Blog I found this cool animal print paper at a local craft store.  They both have a velvety feel, and I was drawn to the animal skin pattern.  I've always liked that, but it is also a favorite of Melissa's so I thought these would make up super cute - and I was RIGHT!!

The following day I saw the excess black specialty paper sitting on my work table and thought "I wonder if that would make up a cute owl?"  So I set to work...I had minimal pieces of the animal skin so my ideas were limited but lookie what I came up with for Joey and Melissa's 

First Anniversary Card...

It's a a Tarzan and Jane theme!!

I laughed and laughed!! 

I love this card!!

I used the Wood Grain Embossing Folder, Soft Suede and Very Vanilla card stock

Happy First Anniversary Joey and Melissa!!

Love You!!

Mom

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A Family Christmas

We celebrated Christmas with the kids and grand kids on Friday night.  Along with the store bought gifts we gave each of them I also made a set of cards for each of the girls
For Julie who loves owls...

 Inspired by... Beth Crocker

 For Jessica who loves music...

Inspired by Elizabeth Sanders

And for Melissa who will often wear animal print fabrics...

The purses were made using the instructions from Frenchie.  But to get exactly what I wanted for the girls I used printed glimmer paper purchased from a local craft store.

We had a delicious meal with everyone pitching in - even Henry helped me make the potatoes

How do you like the bib I made for him using the Scallop Circle Die and the Typeset Alphabet Bigz Dies.  Didn't want Henry to get all messy working in the kitchen.  Henry thought he would play a little hide and seek....look where I found him...taking a ride in the Lazy Susan!

Joey and Melissa had a power outage so they came early to make their yummy chicken and pasta salad.

 Jessica is doing her final touches on the vegetables and it sure seemed nice to be able to walk out of the kitchen and let the kids do their thing.

Thanks For Stopping By~

Christi

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The Kitchen Fairy's Purse

OCTOBER!!  can you believe it??

Well October is the birth month of the Kitchen Fairy!

My friend, Melissa, has a super kind and giving heart, and for some strange reason she LOVES to clean. She has helped me out in a pinch several times especially after I make a mess in the kitchen making cakes for our kids weddings.  That is why I call her the Kitchen Fairy.  

I decided to give Melissa a gift at the beginning of the month since she has to wait until the very last day of the month to actually celebrate.  Why not celebrate all month, right!! And since her birthday is on Halloween she LOVES HALLOWEEN.  She did all her decorating yesterday!

As I was making these cute purses for the craft sale I thought I would make one up for Melissa and pack it full of Halloween cards for her to give to her friends and family.

The paper I had on hand from a retired Halloween Designer pack was perfect because she LOVES PURPLE!  I laugh at her because she is color blind, but she can pick out PURPLE! and the little black bats are flocked (raised up and fuzzy)

Click HERE to pop over to France Martin's blog 

This is where I got the video tutorial on how to make these.

Thanks For Stopping By!

Have a Blessed Day!!

Christi

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