WOW at Norlo

We held another Norlo event last Saturday and it was a BLAST!  We got a little off this year, because we normally do a Kiss Em Goodbye party and focus on our retiring items....instead Stampin' Up! changed it up on us and the new catty was out in June, so we had a New Catalog Kick Off event and focused on bringing some WOW!

A tisket, a tasket.....Heather F's basket:

To find out how to make this little sucker:  CLICK HERE

Using our Build a Flower Punch, Heather M created this awesome flower.  Great as a magnet or pin.

Becky created this awesome triple pocket card.  Imagine this with little decorated tags in each pocket, pictures or even gift cards! 

 

Mandy's project was this cutie patootie corner book mark.  Perfect for marking your worn copy of 50 Shades of Grey  ;)

 

This is mine.  It's called Delft Tile and you can find out how to create it by CLICKING HERE

And Debi's double peekaboo window....total awesome sauce!  I just created my own tonight and trust me, it's so stinking cute, but you'll want to follow the video fo sho!

To find out how to make this cutie:  CLICK HERE

Finally, here is our perk project...gals who pre registered got a FREE project

We reduced, reused and recycled by using our button containers and the spools off an empty ribbon roll to create a baker's twine holder.  Punch a hole in the side of the container with your crop o dile....attach your spool to a 2 3/8 scallop circle punch and away it spins!

Finally, been awhile since I've given away some blog candy, so here we go:

I miss this little guy....Triple Treat Flower.....he retired in May.  It was a great little stamp for fun cards.  It's yours....for free.   Just let me know which of our norlo projects is YOUR favorite!  Leave a comment here, on facebook or email me.  I'll draw a winner winner chicken dinner when I get back from Jersey on Monday.....good luck!

Stamp Club- June

Wow!  Time flies when you're stamping!  Sorry I am a bit late on this post, was busy prepping for our annual Norlo event this past weekend.  I'll post those projects soon too...promise.

Here are the projects we did at stamp club this month:

stamp sets:  betsys blossoms, fabulous phrases

ink:  summer starfruit, tangerine tango, rich razzleberry

cardstock:  whisper white, tangerine tango

accessories:  itty bitty banners die, in color designer brads, lucky limeade ribbon, petite pennants die, 2 1/2 inch circle punch

This card used the "rock n roll" technique- an oldie but a goodie

stamp set:  apothecary art and loving thoughts

ink:  stazon black

cardstock:  marina mist, certainly celery, so saffron, sahara sand and whisper white

accessories:  labels framelits, white taffeta, elegant bouquet embossing folder, polkadots embossing folder, pop dots

stamp set:  mixed bouquet

ink:  rich razzleberry, baja breeze, daffodil delight

cardstock:  rich razzleberry, whisper white

accessories:  floral district dsp, daffodil seam binding, square scallop die, bouquet flower punch, 3/4 inch circle punch, popdots, rhinestones

I'm in LOVE!

So, I've been hearing about these "dauber" cases....everyone has been talking them up all over town and I wasn't sure what the buzz was all about.  I broke down and bought one and it sat in my stamp room.  Then, over the weekend, I thought...well, I guess I better put this sucker to good use.


Here is what it looks like on the outside:

Pretty unassuming, huh?  Cute little plastic case.....again......what's the deal?  Why all the "ooohhhing" and "aaahhhing?


Well, when you open this puppy up:

 Oh yes....the heavens open and the angels sing!!!  A place for everything and everything in its place!!!  I love me some organization and this is perfection....a dauber for every color!  No more wondering if it's used or just stained and no more CLEANING of every dauber.  Just pull out the one you need, use it and put it back!  Easy peesy lemon squeezy!!!   I love it!

A close up of the lid.....in case you aren't sure where each color is to go....a handy dandy little chart to let you know (thanks to a fellow demo who gave me the template).  Isn't this the greatest?  Now, I will say, it was a bit pricey by the time I bought the case/daubers/shipping/handling.....but I have been using it every day and each time I just daub....and put away!  No longer do I have wet daubers lining my kitchen sink waiting to dry!  Woohoo.......


I am thinking of offering this as a "perk" for you all..cuz I loves ya.  I'm planning on offering one of two things:  either the case straight up.....you take it from there.  Or the fully complete, decorated, full of daubers case with chart...ready to pick up and start using.   You don't have to do a thang.   Be on the look out for info soon. 

New Ink Pads

So, I'm chillin' in my stamp room, trying to get some samplers ready of all these fun, new goods I have hanging around, and, for the first time, I got to really play with the new ink pads.  Let me just say:  YES!!!!  They are awesome!  They give such great coverage, you are gonna just love them too!

So.....here's the 411:

With the introduction of the 2012-2013 annual catalog, we have made a very big change to our Stampin’ Pads.
Introducing firm foam pads! They change your stamping experience for the better.
We know you’re going to love these new Stampin’ Pads—just look at all the exciting benefits listed below:

• Provide better ink coverage for your stamps!
• Light-tap stamping produces flawless images!

In addition, our new Stampin’ Pads

• Create wonderfully solid images. The Firm Foam releases more ink onto your rubber stamp than the felt pads. When using the Firm Foam pad, your stamp will get an even, solid covering of ink that you may not have been able to achieve with the felt pads. Please note: if you are using the ink pad frequently you may need to re-ink your Firm Foam pad more often.
• Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!
• Come with color name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)--just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification!
• Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!
• Are available in all colors, including our exclusive In Colors!

Please note: Five ink colors have undergone formula changes to improve functionality and color stability with the new firm foam pads. These colors are

• Basic Black
• Basic Gray
• Marina Mist
• Perfect Plum
• Tempting Turquoise

All five colors of the reformulated inks have been fully tested and approved. While using the new ink formula in the old Stampin’ Pads is fine, we do not recommend using the old ink formula for these five colors in the new firm foam pads. Any refills purchased after April 30, 2012, will contain the new formulated ink.*

Talented Ladies

My upline held a demonstrator meeting last month and I wanted to share all of my swaps with you.   I do not have all the names and I apologize, I'll try to see if my thinker can remember back that far:

me...i do remember that!

Becky Leidig...i remember that too, cuz we helped her put them together!

Mandy Christman

Carol Barr

Heather Martin.....I think?

Heather Forberger....i remember cuz she won a prize!

Julie Gearhinger....i remember cuz i totally stole it for wow wednesday

Carole Warrenfeltz....i think?

Debi Calandrelli

Marie Gruber....i remember cuz she likes glitter

Stamp Club- May

Here are the projects we made in stamp club this month....we used some retiring items and of course, I had to throw in some new stuff.....just to tease ya!

stamp set:  fifth ave floral, sincere salutations

ink: basic black, poppy parade

cardstock:  basic black, whisper white

accessories:  poppy parade twill ribbon, crystal effects on the flower centers

stamp set:  flower fest, petite pairs

ink:  pacific point, whisper white

cardstock:  whisper white

accessories:  white embossing powder, white satin ribbon, aquapainter, designer frames embossing folder, stripes embossing folder, popdots

cardstock:  gumball green, midnight muse, summer starfruit, primrose petals, raspberry ripple

accessories:  1 inch circle punch, beautiful wings embosslit, rhinestones, gumball green satin ribbon

Mystery Monday- May

Whew....I am behind!  A school fundraiser, trip to the beach and an 8th grade graduation will do that to ya.

Here are the projects from Mystery Monday in May- our theme was Kiss Em Goodbye and our projects used retiring stamp sets.

Flight of the Butterfly

Vintage Vogue

Oval All

I'll miss you all but can't wait until my new goodies arrive!

Summer School is in session

School may be out for the summer.....but stampin' school is about to begin!  During the months of June, July and August, when you attend summer school, you'll earn a chance to win one of two $25.00 Stampin' Up! gift certificates.

You'll earn chances by:

attending a monthly class/club/stamp camp OR order online:  1 ticket
attending a special class or event:  2 tickets
place a $50 order:  3 tickets
place a $75 order: 4 tickets
place a $100 order  5 tickets
host a workshop: 10 tickets

and with our new hostess special for June/July, you could take advantage!

I am giving away 2 gift certificates at the end of August, so be sure to sharpen your stampin' skills with one or more of my summer school classes!

Sneaky Peeky Day

Good Day Stampers!
Today is a fun day for us demos....it's sneak peek day!  We get to see the new in colors, a few hostess sets, a few new stamps and accessories and we get to BUY them....or in some cases, earn them for free (which is  me....and it's all thanks to YOU!)

So, I can't "show" you the items, but I can show you projects made with them.  As soon as they arrive, I'll get to work.  

I do know that our in colors are:  Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Primrost Petals, Raspberry Ripple and Summer Starfruit and I also wish that our ink pads were scratch n sniff!

As I'm working on ordering all my goodies today, I did want to share this with you:

It's the Occasions Mini Carryover list- these are items that are still available! 
Carry Over List- Click Here   That doesn't mean they'll be in the big catalog, but I'm sure hoping they are! 





Another great announcement today is our New Starter Kit!  It's totally customizable for whatever a new demonstrator chooses and it's only $99.00!  It has over $125 worth of stamps and accessories alone.  If you've ever thought about doing what I do, now is the time!  Let me know...we'll chat!

WOW Wednesday- April

Wow Wednesday was last week.....I am so behind in posting, I apologize.

Here are the projects we made:

This is a little note pad holder using our "empty" clear stamp cases.  Great idea for Mother's Day or Teacher Appreciation. 

We used Flower Fest-----which is retiring soon.

A great set we are loosing next month, Fifth Avenue Flora.

The rose is stamped in white craft on vellum cardstock and embossed with white embossing powder.  We then colored on the back with Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose markers, then cut out.  A beautiful card...perfect for Mother's Day!

We used the Bright Blossoms stamp set- which will be in the new catalog. 

I challenged my "wowers" with a lot of cutting this month!

IT'S TIME...IT'S TIME!

Well....the day we've all been waiting for has arrived.  Our new 2012-2013 catalog has gone live!!  WooHoo!  I have been pouring over it for a week and preparing to place my first big order.  Have to replace all that retired stuff with fun, fresh, fabulous items!

If you do not have your very own copy to highlight, page through, cover in post it notes or fall asleep with, then you are missing out!  There are 2 ways to obtain your very own copy:  either purchase one from me for $5.00 OR you can host your very own Stampin' Up! party and get one free.....and speaking of your very own party:

We're coming through again with a fantastic HOSTESS only special because.........

from now until July 31st, when your party reaches $450, you earn and additional $50.00 in FREE goodies!  So......you would receive $65.00 plus $50.00 in free products of your choice AND 1 item of your choice for 1/2 price!  Awesome!  Now is the time to book your party today, just contact me....I know a great demonstrator who would love to get together with you and your friends.   If you are a stamp club hostess in June or July, you could gather some family and friends have have your own party....add that to your stamp club and....you may just have some extra freebies coming your way!

Now.....as if that wasn't enough.  Ever consider doing what I do?  I am not afraid to tell you that I made $10,000 last year.....just from doing what I love!  I also just earned a free vacation for my husband and I- totally paid for by Stampin' Up!  Not to mention the discount I receive on my supplies and all the free bonuses that SU offers. 

If you've ever thought about it.......now is a great time to join!  Not only is our fabulous kit available for $99.00 (which contains $125.00 in products) but when you join before the end of June- you'll earn almost $50 from the Patio Party Suite.  Choose from  The Make a Cake stamp set in clear or wood, Patio Party Designer Paper and The Patio Party Collection DVD. 

Contact me today for more information.  You can sign up on my website and BOOM....your a demonstrator by the end of the day!  You can go on to the demo site and start right up!  Hurry because this special only lasts a month...and with our June/July hostess special, you'll have no trouble getting folks to have a party when you tell them about the extra FREE items they will earn.