Delicate Doilies

I wasn't so sure about this stamp set.  I was able to preorder a select few items from the new catalog in June and this was one of them.  Oh well, I thought.....I'll give it a try.  Darn you, Stampin' Up! for making me love your stuff so much!  I loved this set.....then I had to have the coordinating designer paper to go with it!  Then.....I got some free stamps from SU and Hello, doily was one of them!  Oh what fun!

Here is some evidence that I've been playing around:

The Best of Everything

My wonderful upline, Cindy Fodor, gave me these special cards.  She offers set samplers based on sales at her meetings and I LOVE when I get to take some home.  I love it because YOU are the reason I have good sales and I love that I can share them with YOU!


The set she used is called The Best of Everything.  Of course, I did not own this set, but I'll be dog gone if I didn't come home and order it that day!  See....I am just like you!  Gotta have it all!


Here are the samples!  Enjoy!

Aren't they awesome?  Thanks Cindy....and thanks to all of YOU!  Now...add that set to your wish list!!!

Annual Holiday Stamp a Stack

Every year, my down line and I get together and put on a super, duper stamp a stack!  Just in time for the holidays!  This year, we have 2 and both are totally different!  So mark your calendars for September 17th at 9am at Norlo Park for our first one.  We'll be making 15 cards total- 5 designs and you'll make 3 of each design.  Envelopes are included- all you need to do is go home and "sign em and send em."  We'll have refreshments, door prizes (all items are from the new Holiday Mini), displays and a coupon for you to use that day.  
Make sure to RSVP ASAP......

Annual holiday stamp a Stack

The holidays will be here before we know it.  Wouldn’t it be great to get a head start on your Holiday cards?  We’re here to help!

On Saturday, September 17^th, we will be holding our annual holiday Stamp a Stack.  That’s where you’ll come and make 15 cards, 3 of each design, for only $25.00!

All cards will be holiday/winter themed, many sentiments sets on hand to personalize your own cards.  Envelopes are included, so all you need to do is “sign em and send em.”

Fee includes 15 make n take cards/envelopes, door prizes, refreshments and a coupon to use that day.

We will be using sets from the holiday mini catalog, some of the new colors as well as new accessories

WHEN:  Saturday, September 17^th, 2011 from 9am-noon.

WHERE:  Norlo Community Center in Fayetteville, PA

Pre-paid registration is required, no later than September 5^th, 2011

Reply today as space is limited! 

Come get a jump start on your cards and enjoy the fun, food and friendships!

Go ahead and mark your calendars for our second event- October 22nd at 9am at Norlo Park.  Again, you'll make 15 cards....5 different designs and they WILL be different than the September event.  That makes 30 cards....all ready to go!  Hope to see you there!

I'm ready...are you?

Three days of cleaning...washing windows, sweeping floors and sucking up spiderwebs.....just for you! 

One day of setting up tables and carrying stuff to the garage....just for you!
One day of unloading all the boxes and arranging.......just for you!
One gigantic blister on my thumb from all this hard work.....just for you!

You're worth it! 

I'm ready.......are you?

Don't forget....you can shop the "leftover" sale on Sunday August 21st at 6pm.  There are always some good deals.

MIA?

I feel like I've been MIA lately. Sorry about that, but I am in Yard sale mode.  My stamping room has been overtaken by boxes and bags and bags and boxes full of stamping and scrapping stuff!  Some is brand stinkin' new and others are previously loved.

The sale starts promptly at 9am on Saturday ...that's THIS Saturday!  And is over at noon-ish.  If you want to try your luck and view the "leftovers" stop by on Sunday at 6pm to see what you were meant to have!

Here is a sneaky peaky:

cricut expression
lots of xl cricut cutting mats
spellbinders
bosskutz
cuttlebug folders and dies
creative memories older items from paper to pages, albums, stickers, pens etc.
TONS of stamps!!!!


Remember- all sales are final and cash only (checks from established customers)  I am running 2 checkout stations this year, but we appreciate your patience, it takes a lot of work to keep everyone's sales in order. 


If you wish to sell items, drop them off by August 18th with your name/asking price on EVERY item.  I can't sell it and give you credit if you don't have it marked!  Items must be picked up by August 31st. 

See you Saturday!!!

Quarterly Meeting

Last weekend, my upline had her post convention quarterly meeting.  I just love going to her events:  we have a great breakfast, lots of sharing, swapping, make n takes and of course, my local downline come with me!  And, we sit with our local demo's and we always share some great laughs!


Here are the make n takes from our event:

Christmas Lodge set and Frostwood Lodge designer paper from Holiday Mini

Roof is covered with Dazzling Details (our version of stickles)

and embossed with new Cherry Cobbler embossing powder!

Strength and Hope set - retiring August 31st

and Language of Friendship set

Stitched Stockings set from Holiday Mini and our

gorgeous new silver shimmer paper!

Cherry Cobbler baker's twine holds a tiny jingle bell (from holiday mini)

Days of Gratitude set from current catalog

Espresso cardstock is scored using new Simply Scored tool (available Sept 1)

More Mustard scalloped dotted ribbon and

Spice Cake designer paper from Holiday Mini

Christmas in July

Our local group has done it again!  Here are the Christmas in July swaps....better get cookin', Christmas will be here before we know it!  Maybe these will inspire you.

Jill Stover

Carol Barr

Andrea Messenger

Debi Calendrelli

Mandy Christman

Carol Henry

Heather Forberger

Carole Warrenfeltz

Me!

Yeah, Baby!

It may be sad that I am soooo flippin' excited about our new Simply Scored tool!  But, I don't care!  I got mine yesterday from Mr. Brown.  Here it is:

I have a project I am going to work on and hopefully have it done to show you all soon.  You're gonna love this part:

Check it!  Little markers to show you EXACTLY where to score!   YEAH!!!  This will be available in the Holiday Mini Catalog....which should be arriving to your door sometime within the next week.    We have some great goodies in there.....and I am in love with all the fun accessories!  I know you're gonna love it too!

YARDSALE TIME!!!

Who doesn't love a good bargain?  Every year at this time.....it's out with the old, in with the new.  I need to make room for all my new goodies and so I sell my retired stamps/accessories.  I invite you all to sell as well!

WHEN:  Saturday, August 20th at 9am SHARP and Sunday, August 21st at 6pm.
WHERE:  my house
WHAT:  any and all stamping/scrapping related items.
CASH ONLY and all sales final (I accept checks from established customers)

If you wish to sell, have your items to me by August 18th.  Have your name/asking price on every item.  I will sell your items for you and reimburse you after.  No need to be present.  I do collect 15% commission.

Any questions?  Let me know!
Happy Shopping!!!

Paperbag Scrapbook Album

wowThis was my WOW for July and ....well...it's wow!  Such a quick, cute and easy project.  They would make great Christmas gifts (wink, wink)

For the ladies who ordered "to go" kits:  here are the pictures of what yours should look like.  All you need to do is add your pictures and do some journaling! 

Cover

Page 2 and 3 (there is a flap, tack it down with sticky strip- cover it up)

Insert (in pocket after page 3)

Page 4 and 5

Page 6 and 7 (use sticky strip and attach the flap to the back creating a pocket)

Insert after pg 7

Page 8 and 9 (attach flap to bag using sticky strip to create a pocket)

Page 10 and 11

Insert after page 11



It's August....and we have a special!

That's right, folks!  It is August first.  I am not really sure what happened to July, but let's keep swimming....just keep swimming <insert Dorie voice here>.

We do have a lovely special for August on our Designer Series Papers!  

That's right.....your eyes aren't deceiving you!  Stock up now! 

(this is only on $10.95 packs in the Idea Book and Catalog)