Won’t you be… my Favor??

Sorry, I haven’t finished my first cup of coffee yet this morning. 😉 Now the song’s gonna be stuck in your head all day… hee hee!

Last Friday was our daughter’s 11th birthday so Sunday meant a birthday party. I decided to make “candy wands” for each girl to A.) eat and enjoy and B.) give them a sugar-high all their parents would appreciate. 😉 Honestly, I ran out of time to order from this fabulous Etsy seller (who I can’t seem to find the name of… if you know who I’m talking about please let me know!) so I made my own. *this post is gonna circle back to Stampin’ UP! – hang in there* Behold:

I’m so excited to share these with you because the FAB ribbon I used to tie the bags is SU! Real Red 3/4″ Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon – a retired product NOW AVAILABLE in the Clearance Rack on my website!

10 yards for $1.99!!

Seriously, that’s a rediculously low price! SU! has added even more items to our Clearance Rack at savings up to 80%!! Click on the link in my sidebar to check out the deals on my website NOW! This stuff is going FAST!

Have a great day, and really…

Won’t you be my favor? 😉

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**I have FREE shipping and FREE tote specials going on now! Scroll down for more details!**

I have a SUPER SIMPLE little watercoloring project to show you today and it includes only TWO steps. Seriously, you can’t color any easier than this!

Materials: Stamp (Because I Care, earn this FREE as a hostess), Watercolor paper, Stampin’ UP! Classic Ink Pads (Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie), Aqua Painter, scissors, Dimensionals, needle and thread, Early Espresso cardstock and ribbon.

*Before starting this project, with your Stampin’ UP! ink pads closed, gently press the top down toward the ink pad inside. This will transfer some ink to the lid – this is what you’ll use for the next steps.

1. Stamp your desired image in solvent ink (such as StazOn). Do not use Stampin’ UP! ink or any other water-based ink for this step as it will run once we start watercoloring.

2. Painting Step 1: Fill your Aqua Painter with water according to the package directions. Place the tip of your Aqua Painter in the lid of your ink pad so it soaks up some ink.  

3. Painting Step 2: Press the Aqua Painter bristles to the watercolor paper to transfer the ink. The color will be strongest right after you pick it up, and will fade as more water and less ink is put down. There’s NO wrong way to do this, so play around with it! 🙂

*When you’re ready to change colors simply wipe your Aqua Painter bristles onto the watercolor paper until it runs clear.

4. Continue putting down ink colors until you’re satisfied with the image.

Tada, totally colored and it took about 15 minutes (which included finding my Pumpkin Pie ink pad in a box in the garage!) TWO steps – YOU can do this! 🙂

I cut out the flower, added it to a hand-cut tag of Early Espresso cardstock, stamped the included sentiment from the stamp set, hand-cut and added a few stitches. Retired So Saffron ribbon finished it off:

Want to see this technique in action?? Host a workshop with me and we will create a similar item with your guests and you can earn this stamp set FREE! Contact me today! 🙂

FREE shipping and a FREE tote!

I hope everyone is having a fantastic Monday (is that possible?? ;)) I’m back with a FREE shipping offer and a FREE tote offer!

First, in the spirit of the holidays (only 88 shopping and crafting days until Christmas!!) I’m offering FREE shipping on all orders from the Stampin’ UP! Holiday Mini Catalog. You can order through my personal website (see the link on the sidebar) or by phone/email with me. This FREE shipping special will run through this Friday (Oct. 8). *If you order online I will refund your shipping to you as soon as I receive the order. If you order through me I will take it off at the time of purchase.

View the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog here:

And now for the FREE tote offer!

September 1 through October 18, receive a FREE craft tote—a $39.95 value—when you join Stampin’ Up!® as a demonstrator!

Imagine sharing your love of Stampin’ Up! with this stylish and practical tote, patterned after our Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper and large enough to carry 12″ x 12″ card stock and a Paper Cutter, as well as punches, ink pads, and accessories. And with two Starter Kits to choose from—Standard and Digital+—at a brand-new lower kit price, there’s never been a better time to join the Stampin’ Up! family.

I would love to add YOU to my team! Whether you want to share your love of crafting with others, or simply want the discount (who doesn’t love craft supplies at a discount?!) there’s a spot for YOU on my team! Contact me today to sign up as a Demonstrator!

NEW, WOW, and Can’t Wait!

Can you tell I’m excited?! June is an exciting month for Stampin’ UP! One year ago this month I joined this fabulous company and my life has been enriched in so many ways because of it! If you’d like to join me on this amazing adventure Stampin’ UP! is offering a $99 start-up kit! That means for just $99 you will receive everything you need to start selling stamps, inks and more AND these fabulous items (OR you can choose your own items from any at these prices in the catalog!!):

Item	Description	Price
117050	Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)	$22.95
118571	I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount	$18.95
118486	Clear-Mount Block C	$695
116978	Homemade single stamp*	$8.95
100730	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″)	$8.50
119706	Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2″ x 11″)*	$6.95
115656	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
119667	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad*	$5.95
115658	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
100814	Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
119261	Basic Black 1/8″ taffeta ribbon*	$6.95
121620	Color Coach*	$14.95
104332	SNAIL Adhesive	$6.95
	Retail value of products in kit	$124.90

*Sneak peek items! 

So many of these items are on my own wish list! And guess what? Even if you don’t feel like working this as your business right now, this is a FABULOUS deal! You’ll never be pressured by SU! or myself to sell, buy, or promote if you don’t want to. However, if you do, I’ll be right there with you the whole way. Click on the “Join My Team” link at the top of this blog for more information, and let me know if you would like a one-on-one conference (in person or by phone) to discuss this amazing opportunity!

There’s MORE! The “Last Chance” list has been published! Our new catalog comes out in July which means we have to make room for NEW stamps and acessories! If the following items are on your wish list be sure to visit my website to order TODAY! These items will no longer be available after July 1!

Page #	Item #	Description	Price
24	111766	Halloween Frights	$15.95
24	113244	Scary Skeleton	$13.95
24	111698	Tasty Sweet	$19.95
25	111764	Eat, Drink & Be Scary	$18.95
25	113264	All Hallow’s Eve	$17.95
30	111694	Spotlight on Christmas	$22.95
30	111708	Two Cool Dudes	$21.95
31	111558	Holly, Jolly Christmas, A	$26.95
36	110370	Holy Triptych	$32.95
39	111778	Season of Simple Grace	$25.95
42	111688	Shellebrate	$18.95
42	114369	Yipee Kiyay Holiday	$19.95
44	114982	Holiday Blitz	$38.95
45	111758	Happy Heart, A	$22.95
45	115344	Whoo’s Your Valentine?	$19.95
45	111716	You & Moi	$12.95
46	113822	Eight Great Greetings	$27.95
49	115100	Together Forever	$22.95
50	113401	Ever After	$22.95
50	113411	Special Blessing	$19.95
52	114946	Close As a Memory	$20.95
53	113194	Kind Word, A	$21.95
53	115056	Refuge and Strength	$23.95
55	111652	Humor in High Heels	$26.95
57	115102	Voilà	$25.95
57	115104	Voilà to Go	$17.95
59	111534	Owl Together Now	$29.95
62	113395	Animal Crackers	$19.95
64	111602	Best Wishes & More	$26.95
65	113622	Enjoy Every Moment	$31.95
66	113433	Welcome Home	$20.95
68	114934	Bitty Birthday	$12.95
70	111586	It’s a Stretch	$23.95
72	113270	Hoppy for You	$23.95
74	116718	Pirate Time	$16.95
74	115524	Captain Personalized Name Stamp	$9.95
75	116720	Princess Time	$16.95
75	115525	Princess Personalized Name Stamp	$9.95
76	113506	Nursery Necessities	$31.95
77	113682	Cute & Cuddly	$26.95
78	115002	Just Baseball	$13.95
78	115006	Just Football	$13.95
78	115072	Sporting	$18.95
79	115004	Just Basketball	$13.95
79	115008	Just Riding	$13.95
79	115010	Just Soccer	$13.95
79	115012	Just Surfing	$13.95
79	115014	Just Tennis	$13.95
83	111660	Just Jawing	$25.95
86	115211	Crazy Cool	$21.95
87	115205	Made 2 Last	$25.95
98	111490	Bloomin’ Beautiful	$25.95
99	111560	Rose Is a Rose, A	$37.95
101	111600	Bella’s Bloom	$12.95
102	115074	Spring Song	$15.95
104	111628	Eastern Influences	$18.95
104	114958	Embrace Life	$25.95
105	113266	Bird on a Branch	$18.95
106	113618	Beautiful Thing, A	$20.95
109	113502	Garden Whimsy	$26.95
110	113232	Le Jardin Botanique	$25.95
112	113740	Good Friend	$28.95
116	116473	I Heart Lists	$28.95
119	114389	Framed with Love	$27.95
120	115020	Little Flowers	$11.95
120	115078	Stem Sayings	$20.95
121	113220	Game Night	$20.95
121	113202	Card Games	$19.95
122	110378	True Friend	$22.95
122	115106	Wanted	$23.95
123	114940	Boho Backgrounds	$17.95
126	114445	Park Avenue Patterns	$19.95
127	113776	Gallery	$22.95
128	113706	Certified	$27.95
128	111632	Four Square	$14.95
128	111666	Only Ovals	$22.95
129	113520	Totally Tabs	$17.95
130	113624	One of a Kind	$19.95
132	111622	Cute Cues	$11.95
132	114996	Itty Bitty Backgrounds	$14.95
132	115076	Sprinkles	$14.95
133	111616	Classifieds	$17.95
134	111608	Boho Blooms	$17.95
134	111636	Gratuitous Graffiti	$17.95
134	111658	It’s a Plan	$26.95
134	109258	Très Chic	$17.95
138	115018	Little Birthday Cheer, A	$13.95
141	113746	Once Upon a Time	$19.95
141	115108	Warm Words	$21.95
142	115235	Happy Everything	$18.95
143	115350	Let the Fun Begin	$17.95
144	114942	Celebrate Everything	$18.95
144	115092	Think Happy Thoughts	$16.95
146	114443	Introducing	$15.95
146	115046	Please Come	$25.95
148	115034	Mark the Date	$26.95
149	115086	Taffy Alphabet	$43.95
149	115088	Taffy Numbers	$24.95
151	114998	Jumbo Outline Alphabet	$43.95
151	114383	Perfect Chemistry	$21.95
152	115112	Wild West Alphabet	$43.95
173	111696	Starring You	$13.95
173	113786	Thankful Thinking	$13.95
173	111714	Wow Flowers	$12.95
208	115556	Merriment	$6.95
208	115560	Simply Thanks	$7.95
208	115566	Tag Tree	$7.95
208	115558	Little Boo	$6.95
209	115338	Very Thankful	$14.95

Now to the NEW! I’ve seen the sneak peeks at the new catalog and let me tell you, it’s FABULOUS! I can’t wait to share them with you on July 1st! Be sure to give me your address if you haven’t already so I can send you the new catalog when it arrives on my doorstep! 🙂

Have a great week!

My new obsession

I love blogs. I mean, I REALLY love blogs. It’s like reading a little non-fiction book right on my screen, any time. I love serious business blogs, financial blogs, cooking blogs (even though I can’t cook!), decorating blogs and of course, crafting blogs. Google Reader is my new obsession! Now I can read all my favorite blogs in one place. I also have Google Alerts set up for some topics and I can read those here too. FAB.U.LOUS!

I wanted to pass along a neat project idea I found today during my blog reading. Hop over there to read the full directions. I hope you have a great day!

It’s HERE!

The Summer Mini Catalog is finally HERE! I’ve had this hot little baby in my hands for a while, but now you can ALL view it! 🙂

Stampin’ UP! has put together this fabulous video about the new products. Check it out, then view the mini catalog over on the right sidebar of my blog. To purchase any of these products, simply click the “Shop 24/7” button. And if you’d like to be one of the first people to host a Summer Mini workshop, just let me know!

Have a great week! T

New Projects and FREE Ink Pads!

Here are a few projects I’ve been working on lately…

Each of these projects uses items that are ALMOST GONE!!

Both frames feature papers from the Sweet Pea Paper Pack which is ONLY available through March 31!! I’ve made dozens of projects from this paper pack and haven’t even scratched the surface – there are so many fabulous papers included! Scoop up this great pack ASAP!

The Milkcap card features papers from the Notebook Designer Paper Series that’s on the Clearance Rack! For only $4.99 you receive 12 fabulous designs (2 each of 6 designs). Did you see these papers on the altered wooden frame? 🙂 They’re the puffy flowers!

As an added bonus I’m offering a FREE Classic Ink Pad of your choice with ANY purchase from my website now through March 31! That’s IN ADDITION to your Sale-A-Bration FREE products for any order over $50! Hurry, these FREE specials end March 31!

And We’re Live from Texas!

Well, we made it through the holidays! WHEW! Thanks for sticking with me while I was MIA! Now I’m back with even greater stamping ideas and projects to share. Plus, brand new for 2010 – you can now SHOP ONLINE with me! Just click the little button on the right and surf away! 🙂

And 2010 has brought a FABULOUS new Mini Catalog (it’s over on the right too) and the annual SALE-a-bration! With every $50 purchase you receive a FREE stamp set! Here’s the set I picked up for FREE last night:

And I got it as a CLEAR MOUNT stamp set! Stampin’ UP! has put together the best of two worlds:

Clear mount stamps are used with acrylic blocks for precision stamping every time &

Real RUBBER stamps – so you always get an intricate design.

Click the link on the right to learn more about our SALE-a-bration, Clear Mount stamps and more!