Hostess Appreciation

If you are one of my hostesses.....I sure do appreciate you.  I am blessed- truly blessed.   I just had to toot my horn a bit...

1) I am going on 10 years in this stampin' biz and the people I have met, all because of a little rubber stamp and some paper, well....they've worked their way into my heart.

2) I recently received a thank you letter from Stampin' Up! congratulating me on selling $200,000 in my career.  Can you believe that?  That's some serious stamps!  And on top of that....they are giving me $2000!  Holy Schmokes!

It's all because of you....my wonderful stampers.....you are the reason I reach these milestones and I really do appreciate each and every one of you!  I am putting this money away for Convention next year.  I owe it to my business and I owe it to you to go....and bring back all the excitement and ideas.....you are worth it.   So, I'm saying it here and now....anxiety be damned.....I AM going to Salt Lake City next year!!!   I better call my doc and get some new drugs.

So......if you've hosted a workshop for me- I do like that thank a you with a special night of stamping.  It's free, it's fun and it's no strings attached....just to say:  thanks.

My January thru June hostesses came last week and here is what we made:

July thru December hostesses......your time' a coming!   And, if you hostessed a $500 (or more) workshop this year, well, you get to come to 500 club and that is a REAL Par-tay!

July Stamp Club

That's right.....I said it.....JULY!  What the heck?  Where has summer gone?????  Remember, when you were little, summer seemed to last for-ev-ver.  Why does it seem to fly by now?  Do my kids still enjoy the long, lazy days of summer like I did?  Or does it seem fast for them too?  And why DOES school start before Labor Day?  I don't like that....not....one....bit.

Back on track-----Here is what you missed in July:

stamp set:  sail away (summer mini...and it's ain't coming back <sniff, sniff>), teeny, tiny wishes

ink:  marina mist, not quite navy

cardstock:  whisper white, not quite navy, cherry cobbler

accessories:  clear block, word window punch, modern label punch, pop dot, nautical expedition designer paper (summer mini)

so....how did I get that distressed edging on this puppy?  Well, I used my clear block like a stamp.  Just inked it up with marina mist and stamped it on my paper- try it! It's cool.

stamp set:  smarty pants
ink:  island indigo
cardstock:  whisper white, lucky limeade, pool party, calypso coral, island indigo, wisteria wonder
accessories:  1 inch circle punch, lace ribbon border punch

stamp set:  flower fest, perfect punches
ink:  white craft, pacific point
cardstock:  whisper white, vellum cardstock
accessories:  butterfly punch, 2 3/8 scallop circle, modern label punch, rhinestones, polkadot/tulip embossing folder for mr. big, pop dots

More Flower Fest

Hey you crazy stampers-
I am busy this week dealing with a homesick punk away at camp and trying to get ready for our vacation, so posting has been on the bottom of my list:

Here is some more Flower Fest to make your heart happy:

Scavenger Hunt Answers

Well.....16 of you entered......and 1 of you had all 30 answers correct!  That lucky duck is.......APRIL ROAN!  Way to go, Opril!  You will receive a free set out of my goodie basket.  

Two other lucky ladies had 29 answers correct and they are.........TERESA WOLFE and MAGGIE HAWBAKER!  Woo hoo!  You both get a stamp set from my goodie basket as well!

Now....the rest of you were entered into a drawing........and that lucky winner is.........GLENDA MARTIN!   I have a stamp set for you too!  I'm feeling mighty generous!

Here are the answers:

Scavenger Hunt 2011- Answers

1.      How many NEW 1 ¼ inch striped grosgrain ribbons are there?   (7)

2.     On what page can you find waffle paper?  (181)

3.     Name the 5 new In Colors (pool party, calypso coral, lucky limeade, wisteria wonder, island indigo)

4.     What is the cost of the starter kit with digital option?  ($175)

5.     How many clear blocks does Stampin’ Up! Offer? (9)

6.     What is the name/pg number for the new Ronald McDonald House Charity stamp set? Turtle and Co on pg 16)

7.     If you have a $500 party, how many ½ price items will you earn?   (2)

8.     Name the punches that coordinate with Tags till Christmas. (ornament, 1 ¾ circle, decorative label, scallop square, 1 ¼ square, large tag, small oval)

9.     How many hearts can be found on page 46?  (45)

10.   Pennant Parade is called what in French?  (fanions en fete)

11.   What grade is Jaxon Davis in?  (1^st grade)

12.   How much are designer printed brads?  ($7.95)

13.   What stamp set coordinated with the bird builder punch? (language of friendship)

14.   How many sheets are in a 12x12 smooth cardstock pack?  (12) I accepted 20 because of the In Color pack

15.   The Stevenson’s have 2 children.  What are their names?  (Milo and Ellie)

16.   Name the stamp set that uses the phrase:  thank you from the bottom of my butt.  (Not so Seriously)

17.   How many jumbo wheels are in the new catalog?  (18)

18.   Which new hostess set is the most expensive?   What does it cost in hostess dollars?  (Happiest Birthday Wishes for $21)

19.   Who was born on March 18, 2011?  (Maggie Grace Griffin)

20.  What colors coordinate with the domestic goddess designer series paper? (Whisper white, daffodil delight, basic grey, pool party and calypso coral)

21.   Who is the best dad ever? (Corey)

22.  How much is the paper piercing tool?  ($3.50)

23.  How much is My Digital Studio Express? ($39.95)

24.  What stamp set includes a wounded rhino, a banana eating monkey and a celebrating octopus?  (Kidoodles)

25.  Name the eight holidays represented in the Holiday Section.   (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines, Mother/Father’s Day, Easter, Patriotic/4^th of July)

26.  How many new embossing folders are in the new catalog? (3) I accepted 2 as well.  One of them is a “set"

27.  Stampin’ Up! has repositionable guides for clear blocks to help with lining up and positioning stamped images…..what page are they on?  (205)

28.  How many butterflies are in the Flutter décor element? (23) I accepted 22 (if you actually count them)

29.  What is the retail cost of the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog? ($9.95)

30.  What is your favorite item from the new catalog?  (whatever you choose)

Of course, the one that gave everyone the hardest time was number 9.....the number of hearts.  I counted 45.  

Here is a picture as I numbered them:

you might have to click and enlarge to see my numbers

Thanks so much for playing.....I hope you enjoyed it!  Tune in here for next year's hunt...see you in twenty twelve!

Blog candy winner

Congratualtions to Teresa Wolfe .....my blog candy winner!  I have your set for you at stamp club this week.


Another fun announcement....I just found out that our special for August is an oldie but a goodie!  Buy 3, get one free designer series paper pack!  I just love this special!!!!   More info to come!

Flower Fest

This is one of the stamp sets I received for free due to my Sale a Bration sales.  It is in the current summer mini catalog and boy, was I glad to see it made it into the new idea book and catalog.  It's a cute, whimsical set ....and I love the fact that darn near every image works with one of our punches. 


Here are a few cards I've made over the past few weeks.

I am so grateful for SCS and Stampin' Connection.....and for so many demos who are all about sharing!  Some days (ok, most days) I am not feeling creative....I can hop on there and CASE a bunch of ideas and share with you!  Even though I may have swiped their idea, I really do make all my projects! 


Enjoy!

Three very cool things

I found both of these ideas on the internet and it's proof that you should never throw anything away!!

I LOVE, Love, love our baker's twine....but mine has unraveled into a big, hot mess.  Then....I found this and I thought: PERFECT!   It's one of our empty button containers!   Just punch a hole in the side with the cropodile and add an eyelet.  I used the spool from an empty ribbon roll and wound the twine around it....stuck the end through the eyelet and BAM.....easy, peesy, mac n cheesy.  Not sure who came up with that, but thank goodness for creative people!

Then one day I was on splitcoast and low and behold.....I found this- the second cool thing!  Holy moly...it uses an empty button case too!

I used the scallop circle for mr. big and a piece of very vanilla cardstock, which I layered onto a piece of cardboard (from the designer paper packs).  Ran both pieces through mr. big and then ran them through again using the lattice embossing folder.  

I ran a piece of cardstock around the outside edge of the container and adhered with sticky strip.   I punched out a 2 1/2 in circle from very vanilla and added chocolate chip daisies from the triple layer punch.  Ran that entire piece through mr big with the lattice folder.  

The container is attached to the large scallop circle using sticky strip.  I  made a bow out of our 1 1/4 inch grosgrain, added a giant brad and attached with a glue dot.  Of course, everything needs a little bling- so I added rinestones to the flower centers and filled it with mints for a special hostess.

Too stinkin' cute!

The third cool thing is that I feel the need......the need for a giveaway!  So, it's blog candy time!!!!

All you need to do is leave comment below and let me know what your favorite Stampin' Up! color is (current or retired) and you will be entered for a chance to win this:

I know some of you have been having trouble leaving comments, feel free to email.  I'll do the drawing on Monday morning.
Happy Stampin'!

Swap o the month!

The local demos and I have been at it again!  This month, we held a swap centering around new in colors and sneak peeks from the new catalog.   I love swapping with these ladies and it's so much fun to see what shows up in the mail box each day.

Here you go:

Carol Barr

Mandy Christman

Heather Forberger

Andrea Messenger

Jill Stover

Amy Hoffman

Jan Revercomb

Debi Calandrelli

Carol Henry

Carole Warrenfeltz

ME!

WOW Wednesday

WOW Wednesday in July is a bit early due to my vacation.   We'll be making paper bag scrapbooks (seriously....it's made from brown paper lunch bags) on Wednesday, July 20th at my house at 6pm.

RSVP by July 11th- because this is a product class.  Class fee is $25 and includes:
your own finished album....all ready to add pictures
instructions to make more
your OWN pack of Flirtatious designer paper
your OWN roll of sticky strip
6 bags to make more albums at home

Here are the projects we made at June's WOW Wednesday:

stamp set:  delicate doilies (new)

ink:  island indigo, daffodil delight, lucky limeade

cardstock:  island indigo, whisper white

accessories:  fancy fan letterpress plate, daffodil delight 1/8 taffeta ribbon, 2 1/2 inch circle punch, 1 1/4 circle punch, mini glue dots

Letterpress plates are pretty cool.  Instead of embossing an image, it debosses it....meaning it pushes the image down into the cardstock instead of raising it up.   We used classic ink here....and it works "ok."  I really like the letterpress with craft inks and even more so with watercolor paper.  WC paper isn't as tightly woven as regular cardstock and really allows for a nice impression.

Diamond Fold Card

stamp set:  flower fest (summer mini)

ink:  pacific point, wild wasabi

cardstock:  whisper white, pacific point, wild wasabi

accessories:  beyond the garden designer paper (summer mini), 2 3/8 scallop circle punch, rhinestones, scoring tool.

Here is the full tutorial......just  CLICK HERE

stamp set:  sail away (summer mini)

ink:  early espresso, versamark, bleach

cardstock:  early espresso, kraft, very vanilla

accessories:  clear embossing powder, corner rounder, espresso bakers twine, 1 inch circle punch, 3/4 circle punch, cropodile, crystal effects, aqua painter.

stamp the sail away image in versamark and heat emboss with clear embossing powder.  Clear ep takes on whatever color your cardstock is.  Using an aquapainter filled with bleach and color in the sails. 

Look carefully at the "button" ....it is made out of paper!  For a full tutorial........CLICK HERE

Enjoy these projects!

Mini Stamp a Stack

Whew Wee.....I am way behind!  I've been cranking out the projects, but haven't found the time to post them!!!

Here we go:   I held my monthly stamp a stack in June and here are the 3 projects we made.  I won't be having one in July due to my vacation, but you can catch it again in August.  This is a great class....especially for beginners.  We make 6 cards (2 each of 3 designs).   You'll have cards for any occassion, ready to go......just sign em and send em.

stamp set:  sail away (summer mini)
ink:  early espresso
cardstock:  cherry cobbler, confetti cream, early espresso
accessories:  espresso bakers twine, baja breeze marker, pinking heart border punch, nautical designer paper (summer mini)

stamp set: fresh cuts (retired)
ink:  not quite navy, pear pizzaz
cardstock:  baja breeze, whisper white, not quite navy, pear pizzaz
accessories:  ticket corner punch, brads

stamp set:  fabulous florets, sincere salutations
ink:  basic black, melon mambo, wild wasabi
cardstock:  whisper white, wild wasabi
accessories: scallop edge border punch, black grosgrain, popdots


Enjoy!

My Digital Studio Updates

With the release of the new catalog, comes new MDS updates.  If you own My Digital Studio, be sure to log on to mydigitalstudio.net to see all the new buzz....including a free greeting card template!

If you update your MDS to the latest  version, it will automatically give you this years new In Colors.  If you have any questions on how this works, let me know.

We are also offering 4 DVD collections for our new "suites" found in this year's catalog or you can order them as individual downloads.  If you purchase the DVD, you are saving 10% over downloading them each separately. 

Happy Stampin'

Hostess Appreciation

Twice a year, I hold a hostess appreciation night to thank all my hostess through the year.  It's a night of free stampin' just for those special ladies ( I say ladies, because I have yet to have a party for a dude, but I'm totally open to it) 

January thru June hostesses, be on the lookout for this card in your mailbox and make sure to RSVP!   July thru December gals.....just hang in there!

Now, if you have a workshop over $500, you get to attend my 500 Club and that is a very special party in December. 

Book your next workshop with me today and you too, can be part of these exclusive events!

Holy Schmokes

During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit—valued at $185—comes with the following high-quality products:

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!


Plus, join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit—a $40 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful—isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit—all for just $99! Contact me today to get started!

TODAY IS THE DAY!

We've waited so patiently and it's finally here!  The new 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog goes live today!  Last year I held a new catalog scavenger hunt and it was a lot of fun....so I'm doing it again!  EVERYONE can play and EVERYONE has a chance of winning! 

The hunt is listed below and here are the rules of engagement:

1.  All answers come from the new catalog.  If you don't have one, don't worry, you can view it online at www.jodybrechbill.stampinup.net today after 2pm.

2.  Email or hand deliver your answers to me by July 15th

3.  The first THREE people with ALL correct answers will win a free stamp set from my goodie basket (and trust me, it's over flowing right now)

4.  EVERYONE who plays will go into a drawing for a fun prize.

5.  If I don't have winners with all answers correct, it will be the THREE with the least wrong.

HAPPY HUNTING!

Scavenger Hunt 2011

1.      How many NEW 1 ¼ inch striped grosgrain ribbons are there?  

2.     On what page can you find waffle paper? 

3.     Name the 5 new In Colors

4.     What is the cost of the starter kit with digital option?

5.     How many clear blocks does Stampin’ Up! Offer?

6.     What is the name/pg number for the new Ronald McDonald House Charity stamp set?

7.     If you have a $500 party, how many ½ price items will you earn? 

8.     Name the punches that coordinate with Tags till Christmas. 

9.     How many hearts can be found on page 46? 

10.   Pennant Parade is called what in French? 

11.   What grade is Jaxon Davis in? 

12.   How much are designer printed brads? 

13.   What stamp set coordinated with the bird builder punch?

14.   How many sheets are in a 12x12 smooth cardstock pack? 

15.   The Stevenson’s have 2 children.  What are their names? 

16.   Name the stamp set that uses the phrase:  thank you from the bottom of my butt. 

17.   How many jumbo wheels are in the new catalog? 

18.   Which new hostess set is the most expensive?   What does it cost in hostess dollars? 

19.   Who was born on March 18, 2011? 

20.  What colors coordinate with the domestic goddess designer series paper?

21.   Who is the best dad ever?

22.  How much is the paper piercing tool? 

23.  How much is My Digital Studio Express?

24.  What stamp set includes a wounded rhino, a banana eating monkey and a celebrating octopus? 

25.  Name the eight holidays represented in the Holiday Section.   

26.  How many new embossing folders are in the new catalog?

27.  Stampin’ Up! has repositionable guides for clear blocks to help with lining up and positioning stamped images…..what page are they on? 

28.  How many butterflies are in the Flutter décor element?

29.  What is the retail cost of the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog?

30.  What is your favorite item from the new catalog?