Merry Christmas!!!

I hope you have a wonderful Holiday filled with love and laughter!

In case you aren't a subscriber of my newsletter (which is free and full of great information) the classes for January are:

January 7th & 8th Monthly Stamp-a-Stack. $15 for 5 cards with envelopes. We'll be using some of the new sets in the Occasion Mini.

January 11th Stamp Clubs Meet Each month we learn a new technique. New clubs begin in February and run through June. Purchase $30 a month for 5 months and receive hostess benefits during your month. Same ideas for the Big Shot Club... Each month the hostess will get her Big Shot and hostess credits. We will do 2-3 Big Shot projects each month.

January 18th PMS Night (Pizza, Music & Stampin') same idea as the Stamp-a-Stack - we will enjoy some Papa Murphy's pizza, salad and make 5 cards with envelopes (choose from 3 designs). $15

January 25th or 29th Bursting with Love Pop-up Class Come learn how to make pop-up cards! We'll use 4 techniques while making 3 cards with a coordinating box.
$20 class fee

Hope you can make one or all of the above events. I look forward to stampin' with you!

It's an Online Spectacular!

Don't miss out! There are some super, dooper, fantastic sales available online for the next week! Be sure to click on the button on my sidebar or visit my website to begin saving today.


Another fantastic offer, for anyone looking to make some extra cash or "support your stampin' habit", YOU can become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for Less than $90!!! You will get over $300 in Stampin' Up! product and at least 20% off all future purchases for only $87.50

What have you got to lose? If you are interested in this amazing offer or have questions, please contact me today. This offer is too good to last and will end November 30th.

So have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! I am so thanksful to have friends and customers like you!

Recent Stamp-a-Stack Projects

A "Spooky" Halloween treat bag! Made with the Fancy Favor Die, Spider Web Embossing Folder and Sizzix big Shot. the Ghost, and Pumpkin were made using the Owl, Bird on Branch and oval punches. Isn't it fun? I saw it posted by a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator and had to try it!

ARRRRG, Matey! Build-a-Bear Workshop stamps by Stampin' Up! are SOOOOO much fun! I dressed up our already adorable bear for Halloween using the new stamps "Season of Hugs" in the Holiday Mini. The colors are the new Concord Crush and Peach Parfait In-Colors.

Bitty Box and Envelope die turned into a Halloween treat box! the topper comes from the Sweet Centers stamp set.

The new French Foliage is quickly becoming a new favorite of mine! I saw this card done by a fellow demonstrator and had to share it! The colors are very "fall"; I used Elegant Eggplant, Cajun Craze and Pear Pizazz with very Vanilla.

This card uses my favorite pumpkin stamp set, Autumn Harvest, with the fantastic Presto Patterns Specialty Designer Series papers. Stamp and sponge on it and the pattern appears - this was the smaller "grid" pattern. Check out the catalog to see the other fun patterns included!

October Classes

12 Stamp & Big Shot Club Meet (6-7:30pm)
(Anytime between 6 & 7:30pm)
Join the club! Each month we highlight a new technique. You will make a project and technique card for future reference. For a $30 monthly order you are guaranteed to receive the hostess benefits for a minimum of a $150 workshop during each 5-month club cycle!
There are still spaces in the 2 "Stampers $30" clubs and we are still in the process of forming a Big Shot Club (same idea, but you will work towards purchasing a Sizzix Big Shot and dies by paying $30/month for 5 months. And each month, someone receives the Big Shot and hostess benefits!)

19 PMS (Pizza, Music, Stampin') Night (6-9pm)
Same idea as a Stamp-a-Stack, but with pizza and simpler cards! Join us for Papa Murphy's pizza, salad and cards! $15 for 5 cards (choose from 3 designs) and dinner. Bring your own adhesive or "rent" mine for $1 more.

26 Birthday Builder Wheel Card Set (10am-12:30pm or 6-9pm)
Interested in Stampin’ Up!'s new Builder Wheels? Then this is the class for you! Make a set of 4 birthday cards and an adorable coordinating tote for as little as $15! Here is the optional pricing:
a: Get class supplies and detailed directions PLUS Builder Wheel Spindles & Spacers, triple Cell cartridge, 3 builder wheels (Candle Crazy, Birthday, So Many Stars) for $40
b: If you have these items already, your class fee is $15

Long Time no Post!

Hello, Friends! (at least I hope you are still my friends...)
I cannot believe it has been 2 months since my last post... I will be updating weekly from now on...
So here's what's new...
Christmas Card Club has begun! Let's all get our handmade cards done BEFORE Thanksgiving! Even if you don't live nearby, you can set aside a time each week to work on your cards, too!
If you DO live nearby and would like to join us... we meet every Monday from now until November 22nd. Use supplies you already have or order new stamps and papers... Club fee is $25 without and order or $15 with an order. Just email me @ rebecca.jung@comcast.net with any questions or more details.

Couple of calendar changes...

Hi!
Sorry to do this, but I need to change the calendar a bit. Due to changes in the Navy plan, my hubby is home for a while before heading out on deployment. Thanks for your understanding.

So here it is... the revised schedule for August, September & October:
August:
NO more classes are scheduled for this month

September:
3&4 Stamp-a-Stack! (Fri: 6:30-9:30pm or Sat: 10:30am-1pm)
We'll be using some of the newest colors, stamp sets and accessories as we craft 5 cards with envelopes. Class Fee is $15 all you need to bring is your own adhesive or rent mine for $1 more. Check back closer to the stamp-a-stack for pictures of the cards we will be making.

14 Stamp & Big Shot Clubs Meet (stop by anytime between 10am & 11:30am or 6 & 7:30pm)
Join the club! Each month we highlight a new technique. You will make a project and technique card for future reference. For a $30 monthly order you are guaranteed to receive the hostess benefits for a minimum of a $150 workshop during each 5-month club cycle!
There are still spaces in the 2 "Stampers $30" clubs and we are still in the process of forming a Big Shot Club (same idea, but you will work towards purchasing a Sizzix Big Shot and dies by paying $30/month for 5 months. And each month, someone receives the Big Shot and hostess benefits!)

21 Pizza, Music & Stampin'! (6-9pm)
Same idea as a Stamp-a-Stack, but with pizza and simpler cards! Join us for Papa Murphy's pizza, salad and cards! $15 for 5 cards (choose from 3 designs) and dinner. Bring your own adhesive or "rent" mine for $1 more.

28 Six Ways to Watercolor (10am-Noon or 6-8:30pm)
Does watercoloring strike fear into your crafting heart? Never fear! We will work through 6 watercoloring techniques as make a beautiful set of 8 cards, envelopes, a coordinating box AND your very own set of AquaPainters ($16.95) for a total of $40 for the class. [$30 if you already have AquaPainters and bring them with you to class]. One lucky attendee will win the Awash with Flowers set from Stampin' up!
Please RSVP and prepay by September 21st so I can get everything ordered and prepared in time.

October:
1&2 Stamp-a-Stack (Fri: 6:30-9pm or Sat: 10:30-Noon)
Come try new stamps, accessories and techniques as we make 5 all-occasion cards with envelopes. Class fee = $15. reserve your spot today! This is a great way to build up your cards so you are ready to share when the opportunity arises. bring your own adhesive or "rent" mine for $1 more.

4 Christmas Card Club Begins! (10-Noon or 6-8)
Each Monday between now and November 22nd we will meet and work on our Christmas Cards (and I mean "we"... I didn't do that last year and didn't get mine out in time). You will have an opportunity to use my non-consumables (Sizzix, punches, heat tool, other tools and even stamps). You will need to purchase your own cardstock, ink and accessories. These orders will be combined to create a "Christmas Card Club" (3C) workshop order. The hostess benefits will be used to purchase "prizes" for all participants.
This is a great way to get your cards done before Thanksgiving while visiting and without the stress that comes in December!
So be thinking about your cards now, the new Holiday Mini has been released so you can plan and be ready to order on October 4th (and start crafting October 11th).

12 Stamp & Big Shot Club Meet (10-Noon or 6-7:30pm)
Look at previous description of stamp clubs or email me for more information.

19 PMS (Pizza, Music, Stampin') Night (6-9pm)
See previous description.

26 Birthday Builder Wheel Card Set (10am-12:30pm or 6-9pm)
Interested in Stampin' Up!'s new Builder Wheels? Then this is the class for you! Make a set of 4 birthday cards and an adorable coordinating tote for as little as $15! Here is the optional pricing:
a: Get class supplies and detailed directions PLUS Builder Wheel Spindles & Spacers, triple Cell cartridge, 3 builder wheels (Candle Crazy, Birthday, So Many Stars) for $40

b: If you have these items already, your class fee is $15

So there you have it... all my class offerings between now and the end of October! Hope you can join me for some or all of them!

New Catalogs are HERE!!!

Do you have yours yet??? if not, we missed you at the Open House! Lots of fun looking through the pages and discovering what is new with Stampin' Up!... and there is PLENTY!

SO if you don't have a copy and want one... send me an email or give me a call. I'd love to hear from you!

Stampin' hugs!
Becca

July & August Classes

Hello! I hope your summer has been full of fun, family and fabulous memories in the making!

I have had to abbreviate the July class schedule due to family commitments and the 4th of July weekend. So there is only one event left for July...

PMS night! (Pizza, Music and Stampin', that is!)
Join us July 27th from 6-9pm for some yummy pizza, stampin', music and friendship! Make 5 cards with envelopes + dinner for $15

In August, we will get back to business! here is a list of my classes for August:
August
6&7 August Stamp-a-Stack! Make 5 cards with envelopes for $15. Please bring your adhesive or 'rent' mine for $1 more.

10 Stampers $30 Resumes!!!
Choose from 2 clubs (or join both) that run from August - January (no club meeting or obligation in December). Agree to make a purchase of $30 each month which guarantees you at least a $150 workshop during your hostess month (chosen by random drawing).
The 2 club options are the Technique Club - where we learn a new technique each month. or the NEW Sizzix Big Shot $30 club! - where 5 participants pay $30 towards their own Sizzix Big Shot Diecutting Machine for 5 months (same as above). Each month, one participant will be the "hostess", she will be ordering her Big shot and accessories (totalling at least $150) and receiving Hostess benefits, too! We will make 2 projects using the Big Shot each month as we learn different techniques and setting for this versatile machine!
Don't delay, contact me today to reserve your club spot!

17 PMS Night! (Pizza, Music & Stampin')
6-9pm, $15 for 5 cards + dinner

24 6 Ways to Watercolor Card Set Come learn more about watercoloring as we make 8 cards and a coordinating box! You will get your own set of Aquapainters along with 8 cards and box for $40 ($30 if you bring your own Aquapainters). One lucky attendee will win the "Awash with Flowers" clear mounted stamp set!

RSVP so I can preorder supplies and Aquapainters by August 18th. (kits available for my long-distance stampers)

I hope to see you soon!
Becca =)

New Catalog Open House!

Join me this Friday anytime between 2pm & 8pm to see what's new with Stampin' Up! And believe me, there is plenty NEW and EXCITING with this company! I am so blessed to be a part of so special!

So here are the details...
When? Friday, July 9th from 2-8 PM

Where? My home (call or email if you need directions)

What? A fun time with snacks, door prizes, first 'dibs' on my retired inventory at a special price, a make & take using some of the products featured in the new catalog, and time to visit with fellow stampers!

Holland Happening 2010

Here are some pictures of our booth at Holland Happening this year. I had a wonderful time with my associates, Michelle Webster and Debby Bockman.

Here's my friend, Ms. Debby! She is a serious stamper, ladies!

Thanks for taking a peek! Hope to see you all at our upcoming events!

Big Shot Works Wonders with fabric!

Look at the pretty flower pin I made! My talented downline (a demonstrator on my team) guided us through this fun project at out last demonstrator meeting.

It is super simple! Just use the Stampin' Up! Flower Folds XL die for the Big Shot to cut 4 pieces of fabric, layer them and adhere them together. I sewed mine together, but you can also use a glue gun to put the layers together.

Once I wash this, it will take on a shabby-chic look. I'll be wearing this at Holland Happenings next weekend. Come check it out!

Two-Step into Spring!

From April 1-30 you can purchase a stamp set that will
appear in the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog!

Awash with Flowers - a set of 18 stamps is available for $39.95 for Wood-Mounted or $27.95 for Clear-Mounted
OR... you can earn this set for FREE when you host a $350 or more workshop!

With the clear-mounted option, 2-step stampin' just got a whole lot easier! I stamped this card without using a stamp-a-ma-jig. The images are not meant to match up perfectly, so there is less stress about stamp placement.

In addition to this great set, 4 other stamp sets will be 20% off in the month of April: Greenhouse Garden (p. 94), Fifth Avenue Floral (p. 98), Flower Fancy (p. 101) and Trendy Trees (p. 112).

So let's get 2-steppin' into spring!

Have you seen Stampin' Up!'s latest addition to the Decor Element family? The insert is titled, "Definitely Decorative" and they are!

There are chalkboard vinyl elements, new colors, kid-themed, teen-themed, All in the Family Accessories (I got the miscellaneous ones: glasses, skate board, tiara, etc.). You will love the newest phrases. They will add to any home decor without any long-term commitment (ie. you can remove them when you are tired of them without ruining your walls). There are some new stencils, too.

If you want a brochure, just let me know!

April & May Class Schedule

Stampin’ Opportunities: April & May 2010
Your Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator, Rebecca Jung
www.rebeccajung.stampinup.net
360.240.8437 or 360.929.0809

April:

9 & 10 Stamp-a-Stack Come join me for this month's Stamp-a-Stack! We'll make 5 projects with a spring theme- birthday cards, thank you notes and Easter. Class Fee = $15 for 5 projects with envelopes. Please bring your own adhesive or rent mine for $1 more. 6:30-9pm on Friday and 9:30am-noon on Saturday

13 Stamp Club Meets Join the Club! You can learn a new technique each month, compile your very own technique ring, and take a turn at being a hostess for only $25/month!

10am- Noon or 6-7:30pm

20 Pizza, Music & Stampin’! Make 5 projects and have a pizza dinner for $15. There will be 3 designs to choose from, Spring/Easter will be the theme. Please bring your own adhesive or rent mine for $1 more.

6pm – 8pm please RSVP with your pizza request.

24 & 25 Holland Happenings! Come see me, Michelle, Barb and Debby at our booth. Downtown Oak Harbor - Saturday: 10am-7pm and Sunday: 10am - 5pm. We'll have a drawing for everyone. New people interested in stamping and existing customers ready to book a workshop will be eligible for a basket brimming with goodies!

27 Vintage Vogue Purse and Cards Come learn about the vintage style. We will be making 4 cards – each highlighting a vintage style and a cardholder purse. Class Fee varies= $20 for the class only and other options include purchase of the cutter kit and/or the color spritzer (ask for more details)

Please RSVP no later April 16th so I can order enough supplies.
Class times: 9:30am-Noon or 6-9pm

May:

1 Holland Happenings Workshop An open invitation for those wanting to know more about Stampin' Up!, workshops, and/or the Stampin' Up! business opportunity. One lucky attendee will be awarded the title of "Hostess". What does that mean?... Extra Goodies, of course! Saturday, May 1st from 2-4pm @ my house

1 & 2 National Scrapbooking Day (weekend) How many scrapbook pages do you plan to make today? Email me your totals for National Scrapbooking Day (we'll actually extend it to "National Scrapbooking Weekend"). Tell me how many pages you have completed this weekend. The winner will receive a $15 gift certificate good for any future purchase with me.

7 & 8 Monthly Stamp-a-Stack It’s May! Time for Mother’s Day cards. Come join me for a fun time as we get ahead on our stamping needs. Make 5 cards with envelopes for $15. That will be 5 cards that are ready to be mailed! Please bring your own adhesive or rent mine for $1 more. Friday: 6:30-9pm; Saturday: 9:30-Noon.

11 Stamp Club Meets Join the Club! You can learn a new technique each month, compile your very own technique ring, and take a turn at being a hostess for only $25/month!

10am- Noon or 6-7:30pm

Happy Easter!!!

So usually we make an Easter Bunny cake... This year, Katy Decided she wanted an Easter Egg cake. So I started with a 9"X13" carrot cake, carved it to look something like an egg and handed the girls some candy and sprinkles...

That is a very colorful Easter Egg, if I do say so myself!

So I had to get a picture of the artists with their handiwork!

Happy Easter to each of you!

He is risen!

Advertise with the Big Shot and Vinyl!

My dear friend wanted to promote the 24-7 Moms. com group that she write for. So when I told her that she could put the web address on her car, she thought that would be perfect! I used my Big shot, some of Stampin' up!'s great vinyl and my Sizzix alphabet and number dies... and Voila! We had instant advertising! I'll be posting my blog address to my car right after Easter (when I remove the snowflakes).

p.s. if you're a mom, no matter how old your children, go check out this blog site. Fantastic ideas and tips for everything from crafts to household chores to fun prize drawings! and it's FREE!!!

Stamp-a-Stack Cards (March 2010)

Here are some cards that we made at this month's Stamp-a-Stack. Don't know what that is? Well, it is just as the name suggests - we stamp a stack of cards. I provide all supplies but the adhesive. I usually have 5 designed cards or projects each month for $15.

This first card is one of my recent favorites. I used the "faux silk" technique with the hostess set, "Asian Artistry". not a difficult card, but I think it is stunning (the photo really doesn't do it justice).

Next was an even simpler card - just a piece of DSP, some ribbon and a stamped sentiment. I used Chocolate Chip c/s, Sending Love DSP, 5/8" Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon, and "Well Scripted" with the wide oval punch.

This sweet butterfly card features the Beautiful Wings embosslit for the Sizzix Big Shot along with the new Scallop Trim border and corner punches. Once again, just a stamped sentiment and you're in business!

I "borrowed" the next card design from the Occasions Mini catalog. I changed up the colors and a few other elements. I used Sage Shadow, Bravo Burgundy and Pretty in Pink.

This was also from the Occasions Mini - page 5. It gave us a chance to use the water color wonder crayons with the blender pens.

I hold stamp-a-stacks each month on the first full weekend. The next one will be Easter Weekend. Friday the 2nd from 6:30pm-9pm and Saturday, April 3rd from 10am - noon.

Here is a sweet Valentine set I designed. It was a simple box to hold 3X3 cards and a coordinating full-sized card. The full-sized card features the Heart treat cups and Sweetheart stamp set. The DSP is Tea Party.

Valentine's Day 2010
We made good use of Stampin' Up's Valentines by baking some yummy sour cream cookies for Katy's classmates. She was so happy to be able to help out... I definitely have a future stamper on my hands.