Wow Wednesday

Wow Wednesday was this week and it was so popular, it had a baby and we called it Terrific Tuesday!   We had a great time creating this super cool projects.


First we made this card:  it uses the Fresh Vintage (remember....it's a freebie) and an interesting color combo:  Pool Party and Cherry Cobbler.  I like it.

stamp set:  fresh vintage (SAB freebie) and Apothecary (occasions)
ink:  cherry cobbler, pool party, stazon black
cardstock:  whisper white, pool party and cherry cobbler
accessories:  simply scored (score long/short side at every 1/2 inch to give grid background) 1 1/4 square punch, itty bitty punch, rhinestones, pool party baker's twin (occasions mini), popdots






Then.....we did some Spirelli.   So easy and I even wow'd myself!

stamp set:  mixed bouquet (occasions), delightful dozen
ink:  whisper white
cardstock:  whisper white, lucky limeade, basic grey and twitterpated designer paper (occasions)
accessories:  mixed bouquet punch (occasions), white embossing powder, lucky limeade ruffled ribbon and lucky limeade bakers twine, scallop circle punch, popdots




If you are like me, you are a visual learner.....so rather than try and explain this technique, I'll send you to the source!  All you need to do is CLICK HERE




Our next project and probably the most favorite was Frosty, the Telescoping Snowman!  So fun!

When he's folded....he looks like a melted snowman....but then,

he suddenly stands up! 

cardstock:  basic black, whisper white, real red, pumpkin pie and silver glimmer paper

I found the video instructions and it's a lot easier to give credit where credit is due.....so thank you, Tami White!  (who I am pretty sure copied it from someone else)  That's the fun of stamping!

Enjoy!

Temptations......

Sale a bration.....day two.   Here is some of what you can get.....for free.  That's right....free:

This is Fresh Vintage....I love this set.  I used our new framelets too. Not free, but you can find them in the occasions mini.   Awesome.  The ribbon is from Sale a Bration too.....so you can earn that for free.

Fresh Vintage again with our Everyday Enchantment paper.  I Love this paper!  Every single piece.  I used a brad that comes from the brad/ribbon bundle.....you can earn that for free.  I also used our gorgeous new pool party seam binding.  That is not free, but is available in the occasions mini.  Awesome.

I've used the word Free and the word Love a lot in this post.

Considering Going Digital? Check This Out!

Are you a scrapbooker?  Are you a scrapbooker who has stacks of pictures and none of them have been scrapped?  <raising my hand and hanging my head in shame>  Yes....I am one of you!  Have you considered going Digital?  Well.....now you can try it with no obligation!

Starting February 1st.....you can get a FREE 30 Day trial of Stampin' Up's My Digital Studio paper crafting software.  (We say paper crafting, because this thing does WAY more than just scrapbook!)



With the FREE trial, you'll get:

• Full access to the software at NO COST.
• Full design functionality.
• Exclusive artwork that comes with My Digital Studio Express.
• Opportunity to purchase additional downloads from designer templates to stamp brush sets--and everything in between.
• Access to our professional print services.

It's simple; add the free My Digital Studio Express trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it from your Download Manager.  Watch for more information on February 1.  If you do not already have MDS, you'll want to be sure to take advantage of this free trial!

TODAY! Today is the day!

Today.....January 24th.....is the first day of Sale a Bration!  We just LOVE Sale a Bration (SAB) don't we????  I know I do.  I have already received so many free items already just because I am a demonstrator!

So, what is SAB you ask?  Well......in a nut shell....FREE goodies for EVERYONE! 

As a CUSTOMER: 

And as a HOSTESS:

I can't wait to get my hands on one of those bags!  Plus, with a $400 workshop, you'll get a FREE bundle (set, brads/ribbon, designer paper) and the usually hostess benefits!

And as a NEW DEMONSTRATOR:

Seriously!  A discounted starter kit AND designer paper every month for a year?  Sign me up!  Wait.....I already am. 

Sale a Bration is the perfect time to be a customer, hostesses, new demo or all THREE!   I have lots of ideas coming up, so you are going to NEED all these new items! Contact me today!

I am placing an order tomorrow evening, if you would like to add anything, let me know.  You will save on shipping since I am combining orders.  And don't forget....a $50.00 order will get you something for FREE! 

February Ribbon Club

It's that time!  Our last Ribbon Share!  Thank you all who joined and I hope you are enjoying your yards and yards of awesome ribbon!

I need 5 people per share to make a club.....you may sign up for as many "spots" as you wish. I will make your ribbon one continuous piece.
Here are the details:

November 2011- February 2012

If you know me, you know I LOVE ribbon.I use it on just about every card I make.It’s so convenient to have it in all the colors I know love. It’s a great way to add a little extra BAM to that special project.Here is your chance to own many colors and styles at a fantastic price! This share gives you a nice sampling of every color, perfect for making a few projects. If you purchased these spools by themselves, it would cost $60-$70 each month! What a great way to have fun, new ribbons and stay within your budget!

I am offering a Ribbon Share each month starting in November and ending in February.Perfect timing for those holidays cards you’ll soon be working on!I need at least 5 people each month to make this share work.So, email me today to hold your spot. You may sign up for one month or all four….up to you. You may sign up for one share or 2 shares (or 3 or 4 shares!)

There is no time commitment for you- just email me to sign up, pay cash or check and your ribbon will be delivered to you (contact me if you need it mailed). Have no fear if you aren't local.....you can sign up too,

NOVEMBER SHARE:Silky Seam Binding (pg 195)

2 yards of EACH of the 7 luscious colors in this flexible, silky ribbon.Regularly priced at $6.95 per spool.Cost for you:$12.00

DECEMBER SHARE:New Scallop Dotted Ribbon (pg 195)

2 yards of EACH of the 10 great colors and bright polka dots.Regularly priced at $7.95 per spool.Cost for you:$19.00

JANUARY SHARE:New Ruffled In Color Ribbon (pg 194)

2 yards of EACH of the five sweet and flirty in color ruffled ribbons.Regularly priced at $9.95 per spool.Cost for you:$12.00

FEBRUARY SHARE:In Color Poly twill Ribbon (pg 194)

3 yards EACH of the five past in colors (concord crush, pear pizazz, peach parfait, blushing bride, poppy parade) Regularly prices at $8.95 per spool.Cost for you:$12.00

NOTES:

·All ribbon can be seen on pg 194/195 of the current Idea Book and Catalog

·Deadline to sign up is by the 1^st of each month.

·Your ribbon will arrive cut and packaged by the end of the month.

·There is not tax or shipping- price is listed as above.

·If you need it mailed, add $5.00 for shipping to each sale.

·You may sign up for more than 1 share (I will try to make them one continues piece)

·If you are not local, you can still participate!

·Spots are first come, first serve and I expect them to fill fast…so RSVP today!

Contact me by February1st to sign up for the In Color Poly Twill Share.


here is what you are getting this month....and remember:  THREE yards this time:

Good Stuff Comin' Up!

The Occasions Mini is live and Sale a Bration is coming up!  Good times, stampers...good times!

A couple of samples....just to get the juices flowing.....to get your drooling!  Here's my favorite set from the new mini:  Mixed Bouquet!

BIG News....Big....Huge.....

Good Morning Stampers!
Many of our demonstrators are in San Antonio, Texas at Leadership Convention and they are reporting some breaking news regarding our catalogs....and the changes start this year!

Stampin' Up! is trying to make things easier on all of us and one thing they have heard repeatedly is "too much" and "overwhelming."  As much as we LOVE our stamps...sometimes less is more, especially when our catalog can be overwhelming to many people, especially new stampers.

So- here is what is going down:

• The current Idea Book and Catalog is going to end on May 31st (NOT June 30th) so you may want to consider that (especially club members)

• The new Annual Catalog (as it will now be called) will be live on June 1st.  I am not sure what this means for our retiring list, but they will keep us in touch soon, I'm sure.

• The new Annual Catalog will be shorter by 40 pages and made of a lighter weight paper so that demonstrators are able to mail them to our customers via SU at a reasonable price.   I, for one, am happy about that because mailing one of those suckers costs the same amount as the catalog itself!

• The Decor Elements and Simply Adorned line will be discontinued (they just weren't going over well) I expect to see them on the retiring list and hopefully on sale!!!

• We will NOT have a Summer Mini this year

• We will have two Minis per year- Holiday and Spring- they will be much larger (8 1/2 x 11) and about 8 pages longer and be available for a longer time frame.

That's about it......I have heard that the "seasonal" or "holiday" sets will be featured more in the mini that is covered during that time frame.  So, the Big catalog may have some sets in, but you'll find more of a selection in the mini. 

Look for more info to come.....especially on pre ordering those new catalogs!  Any questions.....just let me know.  Happy Stampin'!

Snowflake Rosette

Those of you who earned 500 Club this year, were privy to this "dud" when we we tried to make snowflake rosettes using the Lace Border Punch.  Well, the idea was given to us in our Stampin' Success (SU's monthly magazine for demos) and I followed their instructions.  It didn't go so well and we all were pretty frustrated....that happens sometimes, but I sure don't like it. 

In my quest to find out what we were doing wrong, I came upon this video from Mary Fish and darned if it doesn't work.  The trick is to make your cardstock a bit longer and then use a 3/4 circle on the back to help it stay "down."  I love the look and am glad I found this...so I'll share it with you as well!

um...wow

So.....my upline, Cindy, sent  me a Christmas card this season......and um....hello....wow!

Just thought you'd like to see it.  Now, in case it doesn't show in the picture.  That is black satin ribbon, starched and embossed with the snow burst embossing folder!  So cool!

Mystery Monday

We started 2012 off on the right foot....with some stampin'!  Mystery Monday was on January 2nd.   A few of you were still recovering from too much New Year's.....hope to see ya in February!

Here is what you missed: this month's theme was Mini Madness and we used some of the new items from the Occasions Mini and Sale a Bration, which is coming up the end of January.

stamp set:  mixed bouquet (occasions)

stamp set:  fresh vintage (sab)

stamp set:  bordering on romance (occasions)

Today is the Day!

The Occasions Mini catalog is released today!  If you don't have your very own copy, let me know!  You can view it on the right hand column!  Happy Day!

Also, congratulations to Muriel who on January's blog candy!!! 

Thank You from Stampin' Up!

Found this on SU's facebook page.....if you're on facebook, make sure to "like" Stampin' Up!  And while you're there....make sure to like me:  Jody Brechbill-Stampin' Queen!

Here is what they had to say:

Thank you for being our friends! To show our appreciation for our 100,000 (plus) Facebook fans, we’re giving away a free digital kit to EVERYONE to use with My Digital Studio (or any other design software if My Digital Studio is not available where you live). The Day in the Life kit contains Designer Series Papers, embellishments, a Designer Template, and is valued at $14.95(US)! To download the kit, just follow the link below. And so you (and your friends) have plenty of time to download the kit, we’ll make sure it is available through January 10.

http://surveymonkey.com/s/100k

If you have My Digital Studio- take the survey and it will open MDS for you.  You don't have to have it, but you'll need to direct it where to save it.

Enjoy!!!

Card of the Month- January

Well, I totally forget about December.....but I am back in the game.  Here is the January card of the month:  (stolen from my friend, Debi)

Perfect card to welcome spring!  Great for thank you's, birthdays, thinking of you...anything you need, just sign it and send it. 

On the first of each month, I will post a card that is available to you for the entire month, order as many times as you'd like.  The only thing your card won't have is the sentiment- that is customizable for your needs. 

You'll receive 8 full cards with envelopes. Cards will come to you "as is"....all cutting/layering/stamping/embossing/punching etc is done.  Cards are usually fully assembled- in some cases, you may need to add a bow or pop dot an embellishment.  If I am shipping, this cuts down on bulk. 


All cards will have the Angel Policy on the back to comply with Stampin' Up! rules. 

Here is the card of the month for January.   All orders will be processed via Paypal....order yours today!  Please make arrangements to pick up unless you choose to have your kit shipped. 

Card of the Month

Card of the Month $13.95 USD Card of the Month w/Shipping $15.95 USD

Freebies.....for you!

To help 2012 start off right......besides giving away some blog candy (see yesterday's post), I am offering FREE class coupons.....just for you!   For each $20.00 order placed this month, you'll earn a FREE class coupon.  This is good for any of my classes during the entire year!  Use it now or save it for later- your call!

This coupon will expire on 12/31/12 and can NOT be used on Norlo Events =( but everything else is fair game!  Your coupon will be with your order when it arrives....take good care of it! 

Happy 2012

Another year has come and gone.  I just don't know how a year can fly by so fast?  But, here we are.... and January 1st is almost over.    Jr. Edition and I spent a good part of the day in my stamp room.   He had made New Year's cards for our friends last night and I loved his idea so much, I am stealing it!   I asked him to make a few more so they can send out some Christmas thank yous.   I was having fun playing with all my new goodies from the new Occasions Mini catalog!  They had taken a back burner when my stamp room became Christmas central for a few days.  Not a bad way to ring in the new year, huh?

In the midst of all the holiday hustle and bustle, I was able to hold a downline meeting with some of my local gals and a few "stampin' sisters."  We try to get together through the year, but our schedules don't always jive....so we took some time out and found that we all had December 29th free! 

We had a potluck dinner- and did a shoebox swap.  Here is what we created:

Carol B- used the SAB set Fresh Vintage and the coordinating designer paper, Everyday Enchantment as well as the ribbon and brad pack.  You can earn ALL these items for FREE starting Jan 24th.  Ask me how!  She also used our new hearts framelets. 

Joanna I used the SAB set Elementary Elegance and also, the SAB designer paper and coordinating ribbon.  All can be earned for FREE.

Debi C used my new favorite, Mixed Bouquet from the Occasions mini.  Love the fact that he has a coordinating punch.  She also used the SAB designer paper and matching ribbon...again....what's the word?  FREE!!

Mandy C used a gorgeous new set in the mini called, Love and Laughs.  The perfect new wedding set.  She coordinated it with the frame from Elementary Elegance and we embossed the whole darn thing in silver....beautiful. 

Becky L used Party this Way.  It's a current stamp in the big catalog, but we have lots of current items that you can earn for FREE during SAB.  Awesome!  Love the antique brads on this!

Heather F used an Occasion set called, Mouthwatering....and it is!  Because, this Popsicle is embossed with SCENTED embossing powder!  That's right....it smells like melon!  She also used the coordinating paper, Sweet Shoppe.  And topped if off with our  new Pool Party Baker's Twine.  Love it!!

This is mine.  I used Mixed Bouquet as well and also our new, Twitterpated designer paper from the Occasion mini.  Love the colors....so....bright and cheery. 

And since it's a new year and I want to start it off right, how about some blog candy?

All you need to do is tell me what your most excited about in the Occasions Mini (or Sale a bration...but not sure you got your mini's yet) and you can win this:

Thank you Kindly....a perfect set to say thank YOU kindly for supporting me for the last 10 years!   Happy New Year, Stampers!!!  You can respond here, on facebook or my email.  Good Luck!  I'll pick a winner on Tues morning.