WOW Wednesday- April

If you didn't make it to Wow Wednesday....sorry about your luck.....here is what ya missed!  Hope to see you in May when we make the Accordion Scrapbook!

Oh man... I love this one.

Very Vanilla- 4 1/4 x 11

Lucky Limeade- 3 3/4 x 5

Very Vanilla- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4

1/2 " border frame

stamp set:  Papillion potpourri

ink:  lucky limeade

accessories: little leaves sizzlet, bitty butterfly punch, stampin dimensionals 

 

Basic Black:  8 1/2 x 5 1/2

Brushed Gold:  3 1/8 x 4 3/8

Basic Black:  4 1/8 x 2 7/8

Very Vanilla:  4 x 2 3/4

stamp set:  lovely and lacey

Ink:  versamark

accessories:  gold embossing powder, rhinestones, 2 1/2 in circle punch, 1 3/8 in circle punch, 1 inch circle punch, lattice embossing folder, framed tulip embossing folder,  stampin dimensionals

 

Double Dutch Fold

Early Espresso:  9 x 4 3/16  score at 5 1/2

Early Espresso:  8 1/2 x 2  score at 2 1/8 and 6 3/8

Designer series paper (Tea for Two):   4 x 3 1/4 and 4 x 2 and 1 3/4 x 1 3/4

stamp set:  oh hello

ink:  calypso coral, lucky limeade

accessories:  window label framelits, paper piercer/mat and template, 2 3/8 scallop punch, 1 3/4 circle punch, pearls, stampin dimensionals

 

for a full tutorial:  CLICK HERE

 

 

 

This adorable book box came from my new recruit, Shay....and comes complete with a video tutorial starring her son, AJ. 

 

Whisper White:  8 1/2 x 10   score all sides at 1" and 2"

Designer series paper:  6 1/2 x 11    score at 5" and 6" on the 11" side

stamp set:  mixed bouquet

ink:  wisteria wonder, calypso coral

cardstock:  lucky limeade

accessories:  stampin dimensionals, flower punch, pearls

 

Perfect for holding cards!  What a great gift for teacher appreciation or mother's day!

  

 

 

Shay and AJ's video: 

 

Blooming Bouquet Project Kit

Mother's Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There's no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.
As if that weren't enough, the kit contains a "baker's dozen"! This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new! Give it to someone you wouldn't normally think of: a teller at the bank, a grocery store clerk, or the librarian at your local library. Anyone you encounter on your way that you'd like to give a little "thank you" to-and introduce them to Stampin' Up!
Ordering information:
Item 134542 $12.95
Available starting April 29, while supplies last.
Kit contents:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12" X 12" cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)
Training Tips:

• This kit makes a great gift, both assembled and unassembled. Give it as a fun do-at-home project, or create it youself to give.
• This kit appeals to both stampers and non-stampers; the ease of assembly means anyone can do it!
• Add your own finishing touch to the bouquet: place it in a vase, wrap it up in tissue paper, decorative ribbon, or twine.

RETIRING LISTS ARE LIVE!!!

We just announced our retired stamps and accessories.....I'm starting a support group tonight!  AHHHH....I hate this time of year....and yet I love it!  Out with the old, in with the new!

The links aren't working quite right, so I may update them once we are running smoothly!

To view the RETIRING STAMP SET LIST......CLICK HERE
To View the RETIRING ACCESSORIES LIST.....CLICK HERE

Remember, retiring accessories are while supplies last....and some are on sale at great prices!  Get them while you can!  If you wish to order online and have it delivered right to your front door, go to www.jodybrechbillstampinup.net and use HOSTESS CODE:  222X4QNB

as always, I am running my personal special:
Purchase 3 retiring stamp sets and earn a 4th set at 50% off  OR
Purchase 3 retiring wheels and earn a 4th wheel at 50% off!

**this special does NOT pertain to online orders, orders must be placed with me**

For more information or to place an order with me, contact me at cjbrechbill@earthlink.net
Happy Stampin'

New Catalog Transition

It's almost time....we are gearing up for the unveiling of our new 2013-2014 Idea Book and Catalog!!! I always get giddy around this time of year....it's like Christmas for Stampers!  I can't wait to see what Stampin' Up!  has in store for us!

With a new catalog transition comes some confusion, hopefully, this post will tell you the info you need to know!

• COLOR REFRESH:  here are the colors we will be loosing this time around.  They are available while supplies last.  I can tell you that many of them are already sold out. 

• RETIRED LIST AND ACCESSORIES: will be announced on Wednesday, April 24th.  As always, I'll be offering my own personal special on retiring stamp sets....PURCHASE THREE RETIRING SETS AND GET A FOURTH SET AT 50% OFF!  This is valid until June 3,2013 and is ONLY available through me.   This offer is good on Stampin' Around Wheels as well:  PURCHASE 3 RETIRING WHEELS AND GET A FOURTH AT 50% OFF!  Retiring accessories are available while supplies last...so act fast!!!

• NEW CATALOG LIVE:  on Friday, May 31st....and the retired list is available until Monday June 3rd!  There is a crossover, so if you don't see a set you love in the new catalog, you'll have time to grab it quick!

• NEW CATALOG PREORDER:  I am able to pre-order copies of the new catalog on Wednesday, April 24th.  If you wish to reserve your very own copy for $5.00, contact me today.  I must have pre-payment to reserve your copy.  If you are not local, I can send your copy to you for only $5.00 as well!!!    **if you are a stamp club member, you do NOT need to reserve a copy, I'll have one for you!**

• MAY 18, 2013:  KISS EM GOODBYE RETIREMENT PARTY!   Join us at Norlo park for a wonderful day of stamping!  Fee is $25.00 and includes 10 DIFFERENT cards using some of our favorite retiring items (envelopes are included).  We'll have snacks, displays, door prizes and coupons....enter to win a raffle basket full of NEW items!!  RSVP now!!!

Here is just a quick announcement from My Paper Pumpkin.....if you decide to cancel your subscription....and the realize that was a big mistake...big...huge.....you can reactivate and NOT receive the Welcome Kit again.  You will just pick up with the same mailing everyone else is receiving.  That is great news.  Of course, we are on month two of Paper Pumpkin and I just love getting my little box of crafty goodness in the mail!  So, why on earth would you ever want to cancel? 

If you are not part of my Paper Pumpkin Posse....it's easy peasy mac n cheesy....just CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE and you'll receive your box in the mail in May!!!

Happy Stampin' Everyone!

Stamp Club- April

Whew!  I am sooo behind!  Sorry folks, spring in springing and with that comes tennis and lacrosse. In addition to my normal activities! 

Here is what you missed:

stamp set:  Amazing Family (spring mini), splotches (my paper pumpkin)

ink:  basic gray and pretty in pink (we'll miss ya!)

cardstock:  whisper white, pretty in pink, silver glimmer, vellum

accessories:  paper doiles (spring mini), apothecary framelits, both butterfly punches, faceted buttons, pop dots, glue dots, paper piercer/mat/templates, borders for simply scoring tool, white bakers twine

 

 

 

stamp set:  designer type photopolymer set

ink:  real red, marina mist

cardstock, whisper white, daffodil delight, marina mist, polkadot designer paper

accessories:  mini punch pack, rhinestones, real red stitched grosgrain, large scallop framelit

 

 

 

 

 

this is a little old school, but sometimes good to bring them back for new folks!

cut square 41/2 x 4 1/2  score each side at 1 1/2.   Make cuts up to the fold line on two sides as shown.

 

 

fold ends up and adhere with a brad, cut 1/4 x 8 handle and you have a very cute little spring basket.  This one uses Tea for Two designer paper from the spring mini and Whisper White cardstock.

 

This month, we had a bonus project! I had done a project for the kids and my son's school and had a lot of leftovers.  This card is super simple, yet elegant with the embossing and ribbon.

stamp set:  everyday cheer, Papillion potpourri

ink:  marina mist, black stazon

cardstock:  whisper white and marina mist

accessories:  lacy brocade embossing folder, organza ribbon from the spring mini, wide oval punch, elegant butterfly punch

 

 

Monogram Madness

Last Wednesday, we all met here with our super cool monogram stamps and made some pretty cool cards.  The class fee included your very own personalized monogram stamp.  I had 13 people sign up. 

Here are the samples:

 

I kept all the colors in the neutral palette and used River Rock (goodbye...we'll miss you), Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and Basic Black.

 

We added some Crumb Cake Seam Binding, White Organza and lots of embossing using Mr. Big.  A little neutral designer paper and I was thrilled with how cool they turned out.  Very elegant and when you send these cards to someone, they're just gonna think you're so fancy!

 

Enjoy!

New Stampin' Kit

We're excited to introduce our second Submit a Project kit--the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit--voted on by you via our Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a manager from Coshocton, Ohio. Congratulations, Chris!
The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!*

To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:

1. Place the stamp rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot.
2. Stamp "Happy Birthday" at the bottom of the card front.
3. Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
4. Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:
• Doily
• Very Vanilla Cardstock
• Dress form
• Flower

*Adhesive not included

Happy Hostesses!!! A new hostess special, just announced!

Now is a PERFECT time to book a private class with me!  Wouldn't you love some time to party with your friends and family and make beautiful handmade cards?  Wouldn't you love to earn some of your favorite products for FREE?  We just announced a new hostess special starting today and ending May 30th!  When your party reaches $350.00....you'll earn and EXTRA $30.00 in free products of your choice!!!!  That's $80.00 just for you, to spend on anything your heart desires!!!!

I attended Stampin' Up! Regionals in Baltimore, MD on Saturday and they discussed Express Workshops.  Let's face it...none of us really have a lot of extra time, do we?  An Express Workshop is fun for you and your guests....and is over in ONE HOUR!!!!  Yes...in and out in ONE HOUR!!!  We all can spare an hour to visit with friends, make a card, grab a snack and add a few things to our collection, right?  So, I am going to work on my Express Workshop and would love to try one for you!

My schedule is filling up, so if you'd like to try an Express Workshop....make some great handmade cards ands earn $80.00 in FREE goodies, contact me today!!!

And to make our special even more enticing....when you sign up with me, you'll receive your standard, fully customizable Starter Kit, which is a steal at $99.00 ...but it will also include $30.00 more in products of YOUR choice! 

There has never been a better time to host a workshop or sign up to be a demonstrator!!!
Looking forward to hearing from you...contact me at cjbrechbill@earthlink.net

This and That....Part 4

Here are some more pages from Tabitha's wonderful This and That Journal!

 

 

I love animals. My whole life if someone asked me what my favorite kind of animal was, I wouldn't be able to tell you. I lean towards anything in the cat family (wild cats that is) but any kind of zoo animal will do! I LOVE going to zoos

 

My absolute favorite part of this page was using the washi tape to form some of my letters :-)

 

how cute is that snoozing lion at the bottom?!?! haha

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was the most FUN page to create so far. I went through all my recipe cards to find pictures of cupcakes to use

I absolutely loved using the washi tape on the edges on the page to create a unique border and look to the page (thank you Pinterest! hehe)

 

The recipe that I included on the page is my family's current favorite! My husband (who I only need one hand to count the number of times he has eaten dessert in 9 years) ate five of those white wedding cake cupcakes in 48 hours!!!!!

Another idea I found off of Pinterest

I was determined to use all of my supplies from the This & That bundle to try them out and see how they look/work on a page

 

I used the designer paper to create a border on the edge, the washi tape to hold the border done and the date stamp to mark the time I did the page

 

think it turned out pretty good

 

This and That.....Part 3

Our little crafter has been hard at work creating in her lovely Epic Day Journal!!!! I attended Stampin' Up's Regional meeting yesterday in Baltimore....and I will say....This and That was the talk of the place!  So many swaps going on with it....so many people carrying it....so many people just LOVING it! 

 

Let's check in and see what Tabitha has to say about her's!

 

 

 

 

I wanted to give you a closer look to the details that you will find with the This & That journal

 

It has 30 pre-created designer paper pages. I honestly don't know how I feel about this feature, I have mixed feelings: on one hand, half the work is done for you, you can just create on top of the page, but then in the same token something already being completely designed for you limits your ability to do with the background paper what you wish. Overall, I like it though. Time saver and a way for a page to look beautifully designed already when you have a page that you only added words to

 

The front cover has several embossed hexagons on the front of it (still haven't figured out how I am going to decorate the front)

 

On the inside you will find two pages (one in the front, one in the back) that can be used for a pouch/envelope purpose

 

Included in the journal package, you will also find two additional envelopes (greenish blue in color and a red one) for more handy storage

 

 

NEW Wood Mount Cases

Oh my gosh....I love them so much!  Not only will your new wood mount sets come in these cute cases, but you can buy them empty to store anything and everything!

 

 

 

NEW Photopolymer set!!!!

I have been playing with our new photopolymer set and I have to say...I do like it.  It's a great value (57 stamps for only $13.95), it's SUPER sticky, so those teeny little letters stay put and it's so easy to see through and makes stamping a breeze!

 

 

Well, we now have a new set called Bombs Away Birthday!

 

What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time!
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last.
• Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time.
• We could go on, but we'll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice

This and That....part 2

Tab has been working her little tail off and playing with her new This and That Epic Day Journal Bundle! 

Here is what she's done so far:

 

 

page 1:

I had to dig for a photo of myself that I liked (settled on last year's school yearbook photo from work) and just wanted to describe myself at this point in my life. I had a lot of fun using the different colored Stampin' Up Write markers to give the page some color

I am on the hunt for an adorable button to put in the center of the flower I outlined to the left of my picture

 

 

 

 

another page in my journal

One of my favorite artists this past year has been a Christian teenager by the name of Jamie Grace (FYI She will be at Uprise Festival in Shippensburg in September this year!!)

One of her songs, "God's Girl" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftgPJyG5_L4) is one of my favorites to belt out in the car while it is playing on my Ipod :-P haha

 

Why not turn a page in my journal into the lyrics of her song?!?!

 

 

 

 

 

 

In my office a small bucket has sat with tickets collecting over the past year or so, I now have a place to store them all together so they wont get lost!

(ooh, hope they fit!)

I liked stamping the border ADMIT ONE on the far left of the double page layout and I used pop dots to make it 3D (had to see in the picture) I got all of the tickets to fit with some leftover room for some cute kernels of popcorn I want to find through clipart and cut them out. I think I am going to pop dot the popcorn as well.

 

Tabitha's thoughts so far:

 

creating my journal has been alot of fun so far!

I have made 3 pages/layouts and have just used stampin up write markers plus some letter stamps (best friends alphabet set). I dont really feel a need (right now at least) for using the decorative paper because the pages come pre-designed. I also havent used the tape cause I am using my adhesive runner 

 

Definitely gonna work on trying out those products though :-)

 

 

WOWZA!

Holy Guacamole!  Do we ever have some stuff going on around here????? It's time for our new catalog transition and that means new and exciting and it means....change!  We often don't like it....but we just gotta!!!

Follow along with the bouncing ball as I try to let you all know what is happening.....

 

COLOR REFRESH!!

 

We had our last configuration in 2010 and announced that every few years, we would update and refresh again.  So, here we are.  You can see that some of our "old" In Colors are coming back....and some of our tried and true favorites are leaving.  It's ok.  I am very excited to see some fun, fresh, up to date colors join our team.

 

When I first started, Mauve Mist, Mint Melody and Pale Plum were THE colors!!!  Times have changed!  So do our color families.

 

 

As of now, the retiring colors (ink, paper, ribbon, accessories) are while supplies last starting NOW!!!!  That means, they may not make it until the end of May, get them while you can!  If you love a color, grab a few packs of paper and I would encourage you to get a re-inker.  You can use those pads for years to come! 

 

 

What does this really mean for you?  Nothing really....if you have those colors, it's ok....keep using them!  The Stamp Police won't shut ya down for using a retired color.  It means, when you run out of paper, you're out!  You can keep using an ink pad even when you don't have the matching cardstock...it's ok!  If you have it....you love it....use it!

 

 

 

Next big announcement:

 

FREE SHIPPING!

 

We hardly EVER offer free shipping, so make sure you take advantage....April 6th- April 8th.  FREE SHIPPING on EVERYTHING!!!! I will be placing an order on Monday, April 8th at 9pm.  If you wish to order, email me at cjbrechbill@earthlink.net.   Or you can order online at anytime time at www.jodybrechbill.stampinup.net.  You may order anything from the current catalog, Spring mini, Clearance Rack and even MDS!!!

 

***  If you are ordering online, please use HOSTESS CODE:  D9YM3KVF...to link up to my workshop.  If orders go over $150.00, I will raffle off hostess benefits for those who ordered only. 

 

This is perfect to take advantage of order any of those retiring colors!!!!

 

 

Next announcement:

 

WATERCOLOR PENCILS/CRAYONS

RETIRING FOR GOOD!

 

As sad as we are to see them go, we had a manufacturing issue and we have to say goodbye.  These are also available while supplies last.  We do NOT have Brights at all, but the other colors are available.  

This and That....part 1

The new Epic Day Journal Bundle arrived the other day.  I opened the box and looked at all the cool new stuff....and I thought, man, I have to give this stuff away! But that's ok, I knew my friend, Tabitha was waiting to do some serious damage with this fun new bundle.  Tabitha is a kindergarten teacher and a photographer and I was so happy she won.....she is going to photo journal her journal!  And you all get to follow to see where she started and where she'll end up!

Thanks for doing this, Tab....enjoy!  (oh, be sure to check out TabbiAnn Photography!)


Here we go:

I am so excited to get my journal and begin the process of being Jody's guinea pig for Stampin' Up's newest product: This & That Journal

I pulled everything out and examined all the pieces!

I am predicting my favorite product to be the date & rotary stamp

 

oh plus the SWEETEST find ever!!

PAGES of FREE printables to use for journaling inside my book at

 

http://www.creativityprompt.com/tag/freebie/page/11/

 

think I will be looking at "smash book" boards on Pinterest in the near future

WOW Wednesday- March

Wow Wednesday for March

 

 

 

ink on embossing folder technique:  very lightly ink the raised side of folder.  place cardstock in between and run through mr. big.  the ink will appear in the depression on your cardstock.

 

stamp set:  feeling sentimental, blooming marvelous

cardstock:  very vanilla, wild wasabi, early espresso

ink:  espresso, wasabi

accessories:  vine st embossing folder, lg oval punch, scallop oval punch

 

 

shadow box card:

stamp set: by the tide, itty bitty banners

cardstock: whisper white, pool party

ink: island indigo, calypso coral, pool party, crumb cake, versamark

accessories:  oval framelits, bitty banner framelits, pool party embossing powder

 

to find out how to make this super cool card:  CLICK HERE

framelit card- using the largest framelit

stamp set:  fabulous flourishes

cardstock:  whisper white, midnight muse

ink:  midnight muse

accessories:  windows framelits, raspberry ripple ribbon, beautiful wings embossing folder, itty bitty punch pack, rhinestones

 

 

 

square pop up

stamp set:  sassy salutations, madison ave,

cardstock:  sahara sand, whisper white, rich razzleberry, summer starfruit, pool party

ink:  rich razzleberry, tangerine tango, summer starfruit

accessories:  madison ave dsp, simply scored tool, 2 3/8 scallop punch, 1 3/4 circle punch

 

base card (sahara sand) 8 1/2 x 8 1/2

score diagonally at 4 1/4 and 6 3/8 on ALL sides

score straigh at 2 1/8 and 6 3/8 on TWO sides

 

fold straight scores toward you, diagonal scores folded away from you

 

cut DSP:  2 squares 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 and cut in 1/2

8 squares 1 7/8 squares (2 different patterns)  cut in 1/2

 

center square is 4 x 4