Posts tagged ‘workshop’
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? 😉
Texas Two-Steppin’
**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! 🙂
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!
Simple Birthday Thanks Versitility
I love stamps (obviously! ;)) but I especially love stamps with versitility. I like to use my purchasing power to really get milage out of my supplies. Take for example the “Simple Birthday Thanks” stamp from Stampin’ UP!
While I love the simple thank-you note on the inside of the cupcake, did you know you could take that out? Before I mounted this stamp I used an Xacto knife to cut out the wording portion (and the wording on the identification sticker). These I mounted separately so I can use just the cupcake, just the wording, or both.
Here is a paper-pieced version of this cupcake in my Mama Bear Stamps Etsy shop right now (I used scraps for this people – YOU can do this!!)
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
Events this Saturday
If you’re in the Austin area I would love for you to join me this Saturday (Apr. 17) from 3-5 pm for a Spring Fun event at my home in Round Rock! This FREE event will include make-and-takes, snacks, and door prizes. Bring a friend and you’ll get an extra entry into the door prize pool! Simply send me a note for my address and directions.
Also on Saturday I’ll be holding a Craft Supply Yard Sale. It’s Spring Cleaning time around here and I’m selling a ton of new and gently used crafting supplies – sewing, scrapbooking, stamping, polymer clay and more! Stop by from 8 am – 1 pm for these fabulous finds.
Can’t wait to see you Saturday! Please let me know if you can make it so I have enough treats for everyone. 🙂
TM
Chocolate Bunnies
I LOVE this chocolate bunny! It’s only fitting… my day job is at a candy company! 😉 I have a bunch of mini gifts in the works with this little guy (yes, it’s a boy, lol) but wanted to share some of my new Chocolate Bunny Embellishments I have at my Etsy shoppe and how I made them.
I stamped these guys on Kraft cardstock twice – once in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink and once with Versamark and embossed him with clear embossing powder. I then carefully cut around him and applied a diminsional to the back. The bottom layer on the diminsional was left intact, and glued to a clear sheet (cut to size) so you just simply peel the bunny off the backing sheet and apply to your project. SIMPLE! Here are the products I used:
**ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE SPRING MINI CATALOG! Hurry – ordering ends March 31st!
| Chocolate Bunny | 116980 |
| Classic Stampin Pad | 100908 |
| 8-1/2×11 Card Stock | 102125 |
| Versamark Pad | 102283 |
| Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder | 109130 |
| Heat Tool | 100005 |
*DON’T FORGET!* Sale-A-Bration and the Spring Mini ordering period are ALMOST OVER! You only have through March 31 to place your order for SAB and Spring Mini products! If you’re interested in getting FREE PRODUCTS let me know ASAP!!
Also, send me an email if you’d like to be the first to receive the next Summer Mini Catalog! I’ve seen it and it’s FABULOUS! If I have your email address by March 31st you’ll be part of the first round of mailings!
Have a great weekend! ~T~
A Sneak Peek and Savings
SO many fabulous things are going on right now with Stampin’ UP! and I’m super excited! Some I can share right now and some will have to remain a secret for a bit longer… 😉 Below I’d like to share with you a SNEAK PEEK from our next Mini Catalog and special savings!
Isn’t this set GORGEOUS?! I’m a sucker for flowers and for the hand-drawn look. I can’t wait to use this on all my upcoming layouts and cards. 🙂 Although this is a BRAND NEW set that will be in the next Idea Book and Catalog you can get it NOW! How great is that?! Something to tide you over until this summer!
What’s even better is that you can get this set FOR FREE with any qualifying workshop! And that leads me to my next big announcement: Workshop information is now available on my SU! website! Visit Host a Workshop for all the details and let me know if you’d like to earn Awash with Flowers for FREE!
Now for even more savings:
Order ANY Two-Step Stampin’ set from the current catalog and receive 20% off – no coupons or additional purchases necessary! Here are the available Two-Step Stampin’ sets:
| Item | Page | Description | Discount Price |
| 113824 | 94 | Greenhouse Garden | $20.76 |
| 113734 | 98 | Fifth Avenue Floral | $19.96 |
| 111578 | 101 | Flower Fancy | $29.56 |
| 113258 | 112 | Trendy Trees | $14.36 |
You can view these and all our great Stampin’ UP! products in my online store, just press the button to your right that says “Shop 24/7”.
I don’t know about you, but I’m so ready for Spring! I can’t wait to Two-Step Stamp up a storm and work up some beautiful spring floral cards and layouts! Thanks for visiting, and please give me a shout! ~T~
Layouts and a Haiti Update
Hi friends! I hope you’ve had a great week! I have a couple new layouts to share with you and a Haiti Relief update!
“You Make Me Smile” – 12×12 layout using all Stampin’ UP! products
Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack
Beautiful Wings Stampin’ Up! Embosslits Die
Always Stamp Set
White Stampin’ Emboss Powder
The “You Make Me Smile” stamp is retired. I also used a 1.5″ circle punch and corner-rounding punch on this layout.
“Friend” – 12×12 Layout, Stampin’ UP! products only
Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Pack
Scallop Border Punch *AVAILABLE FOR FREE DURING SALE-A-BRATION!*
I {Heart} Hearts – Clear Mount Stamp Set
Clear Block D
I also embossed these hearts and used a 1″ and 1.5″ Circle Punch, then popped-up the circles with Dimensionals.
Speaking of I {Heart} Hearts…
At last count Stampin’ UP! customers and demonstrators have sent over $15,000 to the American Red Cross’ Haitian Relief efforts!! WOO HOO!! If you haven’t picked up this set yet be sure to order it before February 28th and $2 of the sale will go to the Red Cross! This goes for both the wood-mounted AND clear-mounted sets! Be sure to see the set here: http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=708
Have a great weekend! Love, T
Workshop Saturday
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