I Teach Stamping

Bird Punch Tutorial

 

This is the perfect time to create a supply of all-occasions cards for the year. In this class, we will be creating 5 all occasion cards using products from our 2010 Occasions Mini. I can’t wait to show you the new re-designed, two-step punch. You are going to fall in love with the easy to use, easy to store design. We just released a fantastic new 12” x 12” paper pack! Each Designer Series Paper Stack has 48 double-sided sheets. It goes perfectly with our Well Scripted occasions stamp set.

Be sure to order the following supplies while they are still available.  You have until April 30th to order out of the current mini catalog.  You will want the Sweet Pea DSP, (Item # 117161, $24.95) , XL Two Step Bird Punch (Item #117191 $15.95), before the deadline to order.  

Remember, with your $50 online order, you can choose any of the tutorials that I am showing on my blog for FREE!  Order by May 2nd, shoot me an email by May 2nd and on May 3rd, you will have it in your inbox!  You can also order this tutorial at any time and also receive it by email by May 3rd.

Vintage Vogue Tutorial

 

This tutorial will teach you all about vintage style. I have so many techniques and ideas to show you. You will make 4 cards, each highlighting a different vintage style: Modern Vintage, Layered Vintage, Distressed Vintage, and Very Vintage. The cards fit beautifully in this stylish purse. You will have an opportunity to stamp with Vintage Vogue, a new stamp set from the Occasions Mini.

VERY IMPORTANT:  Be sure to order this set before April 30th as that will be the last day you can order it out of the mini catalog.  Order online to get this great set and with your $50 online order you can choose this tutorial for free!

You can also order this tutorial right now for only $9.95.

Stampin' Technique - Scrapbooking Quickly

 

Does the thought of scrapbooking scare you? In this tutorial, I will show you a quick, foolproof method for saving all your special photos. Whether you are a scrapbooking addict or a novice, this speedy 6” x 6” album is the perfect backdrop for memories of all types. Designed as a year in review album, all you need are a few favorite photos of people, events or places during the past year and our Tailor Made Simply Scrappin’ Kit. Create this special album for yourself, your family or as a thoughtful Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Christmas gift. You can easily tailor this scrapbook to record a child’s school years or highlight a special person, place or event simply by changing out the pictures and Simply Scrappin’ Kit.  Join me and be inspired to create an album that will be a treasured reminder of the special memories of the year, big and small. You will be glad you did!

As part of my Cruise Special, you can choose this tutorial for free with any $50 online order between now and May 2nd.  I will be sharing several more that you can choose from through that time.  You just need to email me with your choice by May 2nd and May 3rd, you will receive this tutorial in your inbox.

You can also purchase this 35 page tutorial right now for only $9.95.

Stampin' Technique - Spotlighting

Let me show you how to get the most out of your stamping investment. In this class, we will create four unique all-occasion cards using one all purpose greeting stamp set, an artistic stamp set, some ribbon and a few techniques. Go from wonderful to ‘WOW’ using a few essential supplies.

As part of my Cruise Stampin' Special, you can receive this class for free when you place a $50 order through my online store from now until May 2nd.  By May 3rd, you must email me with which class tutorial you would like and it will be emailed to you that day.  There will be several to choose from, so be sure to stay tuned for more!

Please note that this special is for the tutorial, no other supplies are included.

You can also purchase this tutorial here for only $9.95!

Thoroughly Modern Class

Come make this super cute class with awesome card holder with our Thoroughly Modern line and Eastern Blooms Stamp Set.  This class includes all your supplies to make these four great cards and holder (minus your Snail Adhesive).

CRUISE SPECIAL:  Sign up for this May 15th class by May 2nd and save $5 off your class fee!

This Eastern Blooms card set makes the perfect gift.  The bright bold colors of the Thoroughly Modern DP add such a beautiful splash of color to the oversized cards, coordinating envelopes and gusseted envelope holder that your recipients are sure to be wowed!

Caribbean Cruise!

First, I want to thank everyone that has checked in on our Emily, she is recovering quite well from her surgery!  Your thoughts and prayers have helped us so much.  We will go back to her doctor again right after our trip for an additional follow up.  She will stay on medicine (icky medicine too) while we are gone.  But hopefully she will be feeling better soon!

It is amazing how quickly the world stops when you have a sick loved one.  Every good intended plan goes right out the window!  So this week I had planned to really work up our excitement on the upcoming Stampin' Up! trip, and today is really the first day that I have been able to focus on it. 

SO...  check out what came in the mail....

 These are our travel documents from Stampin' Up! for our Caribbean cruise that we leave out on tomorrow!  Love these travel wallets, I have no clue what all to use them for after the trip, so if you have any ideas, please share!  Super cute!

I earned the trip through Stampin' Up! based on what I do in my business and how others in my downline perform.  Recently I shared a picture of some of those downline members, I love the ladies in my group, they are AWESOME!  And I will be bringing home some treats, shh, don't tell them that! 

So what do we do on the cruise?  I have no idea!  This is my first Stampin' Up! Cruise - last year the trip was in Hawaii and that was incredible!  But this is the first cruise I have earned with Stampin' Up!  I cannot wait to share it all with you!  Some of the activities will be the same, there will be stampin' goodies on our pillows every night, and free stamps, and make and takes, (so rubber stamping!) and games, share night and more.  I am anxious to get there and take in every second!

I started this post with First, and so here is the second.  I am counting on my lightening fingers to get everything ready to go on here while I am gone.  You should receive an email with Stampin' Specials that I will be offering while I am gone and then daily posts with super fun stamping ideas! 

Awash with Flowers! Sneak Peek!

I love two step stamping!  I love how it just feels like Magic!  You start with some bland background, and then Whammo - Presto - add that top layer - Magic!  Stampin' Up! has pre-released, for this month only, our Awash with Flowers stamp set.  AND,  you can get it in either wood mount or clear mount, your choice.  Here is a sample of what you can make with this beautiful stamp set.

For You card

Stamps

• Awash with Flowers
• Great Friend

Paper

• Certainly Celery card stock
• So Saffron textured card stock
• Watercolor paper

Ink

• Jet Black StazOn pad
• So Saffron Classic Stampin' Write marker 
• Watercolor Wonder Crayons

Accessories

• Very Vanilla 5/8" satin ribbon
• Clips assortment
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Color Spritzer Tool 
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Top Note Bigz die
• Sewing machine and thread

So you can order this set right now, it is item number 117062 for wood mount ($39.95) or clear mount 120549 ($27.95).

Over 250 Minutes of Free Stamping Techniques and Ideas!

Want to learn a lot about stamping?  This two pack of DVDs includes 37 demonstrator presentations of "WOW" techniques and is available for FREE to everyone that signs up as a demonstrator this month with Stampin' Up! 

Why have we had so many specials with our Starter Kit?  To help current demonstrators build their business.  In recent conversations with some of my stampers, I found that many of them have questions and are curious about being a demonstrator but don't know what to ask.  So Stampin' Up! is giving us something to talk about!   By offering specials, they know that I will share the info with you, because I love great deals and I know you do too!  I love it that several of the ladies in my group have quit their full time jobs to be demonstrators!  What could be better than that?  And one of the questions that frequently comes up, "Can you really make money with Stampin' Up!?"  Yes!  You most certainly can!  And yes, I do. 

I have met stampers from all over the state by doing the events that I do, such as the Creating Keepsakes Convention.  And I wish that I could travel all the time all over the state teaching and sharing Stampin' Up! with everyone.  But there are not enough hours in the day (we have a huge state here!), and therefore, I am looking to add demonstrators from all different areas.  If you are interested, please contact me today.  Click here to see everything that you receive in your Starter Kit today!  And remember, you can change out any stamp set and ink pad color to customize your kit!

So how do you sign up?  Go to my website, and click under my name for Start Your Own Business.  Then follow the links on the left hand side that say Join Now.  You will need my super secret password, iteachstamping, to sign up.  It is that simple!

Greenhouse Garden Stamp Set On Sale

This set is rapidly becoming one of my favorites!  This Stampin' Up! Garden Greenhouse has so many different ways that you can use it.  It is a Two Step Stamp Set, so you use two stamps to create one image, instant layering and WOW effect!  Check out some of the ideas that you can make with this stamp set...

 

And check out Kelly's notebook...

 

I love how the flower burst for the medium size flower can also be used as fireworks!  You can do so much with this stamp set!  And remember that Stampin' Up! has this set on sale right now!  So if it is a set you want, order it at a discount!  Click here to order yours today!

Stampin' Up! Colors Retiring!

Whenever we do color changes, I always have to think about what Stampin' Up! colors I will stock up on.  I love many of these Stampin' Up! colors and have come up with creative ways to continue to use them so I never run out.  So here are some of those tips:

A color does not truly retire, as long as you have the ink and the reinkers for their colors, you can:

1.  Die your ribbon to match using your re-inkers.

2.  Use it with My Digital Studio and hybrid scrap.  The current colors and all previous in colors are in the software, you will always have them there.

3. Stamp your own background paper, make it your own Custom DSP!

Here is a listing of what colors will retire and you an click on it to make it bigger.  So what Stampin' Up! colors do you think I will be stocking up on?  And what Stampin' Up! colors will you be stocking up on?  Remember that you can order these online at any time by clicking on my flashing shopping cart.