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.