Happy Birthday to me!... and other upcoming events

Here it is! My very first, hand-stamped card this year! Thank you, Micki for this fun card! You done good!

I love birthdays! I usually like other people's better than my own... so that is why I decided to offer a gift to YOU for my birthday!

Between May 26th & May 31st: Order $40 and get a FREE ink pad or Stamp Around cartridge (up to a $7.50 value)

This offer is good for online orders, too! Just send me an email to let me know what gift you wish to receive and I'll order them all on the 31st.

So don't miss out! And don't forget... only 6 more days to save on Designer Series Papers or Textured Card Stock (Buy 3 get on FREE!, Mix and Match).

And if you want to join my Stampin' Up! CAST Crew (Clean and Scrub Tomorrow) - you can join for $75 until May 31st! That is an amazing Deal - contact me for more information if you're interested.

Upcoming Classes and Events

Classes and Workshops May-July 2009
Mark your calendar for these fun stamping opportunities! Each month, I will hold at least one class in my home.

May 26th (6 – 9PM)
Big Shot = BIG Fun! Come make some fun projects with SU!’s Big Shot by Sizzix. Make 5 projects for $20 (club members - $16)
Please RSVP by May 22nd and bring your own adhesive.

May 24th –May 30th - Birthday Special:
Happy Birthday to Me!!!... and you get the gift! Order $40 and get a FREE ink pad or Stamp Around Cartridge (up to a $7.50 value). Everyone ordering during this special will be put into a drawing for hostess benefits! If you can’t reach me, just email your order to me or leave a message on the phone.

Last Chance to get stamps (formerly retired list)!!!
Make your predictions of the 10 sets you think will be retired this year. The person who correctly guesses the most will win a FREE stamp set from my retired sets (hostess and regular catalog sets) or any stamp set up to $15.95.
Predictions must be received no later than May 31st in order to be eligible!!! =)

June 5th (6:30 – 8PM) & 6th (10AM – Noon)
June Stamp-a-Stack – 5 cards for $15. I provide the supplies and directions for a variety of techniques and sizes. Envelopes included – bring your own adhesive and a smile!

June 9th (6 – 8PM)
Stampers 30 Club meets – Our last meeting of the year – be sure to ask about upcoming plans for new clubs starting in July. Each member has agreed to purchase $30 of product each month. The hostess benefits rotate so each member has a turn “hosting” a $300 “workshop”.

June 16th (6 – 8PM)
Join us at the Pizza Factory on Ault Field Rd! This is a less formal Stamp-a-Stack. I provide the supplies for 3 different card designs and you make 5 cards (you can make 5 of one design or any other combination). Class Fee: $10, please bring your adhesive.

Last Chance to get stamps (formerly retired list)!!!
Make your predictions of the 10 sets you think will be retired this year. The person who correctly guesses the most will win a FREE stamp set from my retired sets (hostess and regular catalog sets) or any stamp set up to $15.95.
Predictions must be received no later than May 31st in order to be eligible!!! =)

June 20th – Beachcombers Bazaar!
Drop by and say “Hi!” to us and see what we have to offer.

June 27th (11am – 3pm)
Watercolor Stamp Camp Join us at the Pizza Factory for a wonderful tutorial on all the wonderful ways to water color your stamped images.
Class Fee: $20 (6 cards AND your very own Blender Pens)
RSVP and prepay by June 15th

July 1st
NEW Idea Book & catalog will go into effect! Be sure to get your copy FREE by joining a club or scheduling your workshop today!

July 10th - Save the Date!!!
Hostess Appreciation/ New Catalog Celebration Open House!
6 -10pm at my home.
Fun, Food, Friends, Door Prizes, Make ‘n Takes and MORE!!!
Don’t miss it!

Did I mention...Last Chance to get stamps (formerly retired list)!!!
Make your predictions of the 10 sets you think will be retired this year. The person who correctly guesses the most will win a FREE stamp set from my retired sets (hostess and regular catalog sets) or any stamp set up to $15.95.
Predictions must be received no later than May 31st in order to be eligible!!! =)

Happy Memorial Day!

What better way to celebrate than to have friends over and share some great all-American food? I know this isn't stamping-related, but hope you don't mind this post.

While Memorial Day is a somber occasion, I choose to celebrate the lives of the veterans that surround me daily. I am humbled and honored by the sacrifices made by our American heroes on the battlefields and as they carry out their duties in the states.

My family of full of veterans - from me, to my wonderful husband, both of my brothers, my father and I am sure there are several in past generations as well. We are a proud military family representing the US Navy, Army and Air Force.

The next picture is of my hubby and me. Then of some of our friends who joined to make this weekend extra special!

May Stamp-a-Stack Cards

Here are 2 of the cards we made this month at my stamp-a-stack. The first one uses the Reinker Watercolor technique that was shown at the Seattle Regional. I was dying to try this, but don't have the Manhattan Rose that was shown to us. So I looked through my stamps and found my Embrace Life set - it turned out wonderfully!
Ingredients: Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine tango and Shimmery White c/s; Embrace Life Stamp set; Whisper White craft ink, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango and Summer Sun Classic ink or reinkers, Clear embossing powder, Heat tool, white organza ribbon and stampin' dimensionals.
Directions: Just stamp your image in Craft white ink on Shimmery White c/s then heat emboss. Once you have done this, spray the paper until it has puddles. Dip your Aquapainter in the ink and then touch it to the water on the c/s - the color will spread and disperse in the water. Add a couple more colors for a beautiful finish. You can either let the color air dry or use a paper towel and heat gun to dry it faster. Cut out and add to your card or project.

This next card was a fun birthday card. We used bright colors and the Big Shot.

Ingredients: Whisper White, Green Galore, Pink Passion and Pixie Pink c/s; Bitty Birthday and A Little Birthday Cheer stamp sets; Sizzix Big Shot and Big bold Cupcakes dies,Crimper, Stampin' Dimensionals, Crystal Affects, Scallop Edge Punch.

Newest member of my team! Welcome Trish!

We had a fun Saturday this weekend. After a morning of stamping in Langley with my upline and fellow stampers, Trish and I proceeded to have a little Stampin' Celebration!

Pictured here are Bonnie Abraham and Trish Flaig (my newest dowline member!). Congrats to Trish for joining my team. I know we will have many more Stampin' Celebrations!

They are showing off their cupcake cards. We used the Sizzix Big Shot and SU!'s Big bold Cupcake dies.

Seattle Regional Conference - 4/18/09

Here is a great picture introducing part of my downline. We all attended the Seattle Regional together. From Left to right: Me, Jane Purin, Shelli Gardner (co-founder of SU!), Michelle Webster and Lyn Sousa (we also attended with Barb and Debby Bockman. What a great way to spend a Saturday. If you are able to attend my classes, you will get to learn some of the techniques that we learned that day. be sure to check my calendar for those opportunities.