Convention Swaps

I'm so excited - all my swaps are finished, suitcases are packed, and I'm getting ready to go to bed. I feel like a kid at Christmas - I can't wait for tomorrow to come!!! I thought I would post a picture of my swap bag for convention so you can see the designs I made. I have a total of 250-300 swaps, so I'll come home with lots of different ideas. Hope you enjoy!

August Girls Night Out Project

I'm so excited about our project for Girls Night Out this month. I'll need you to RSVP by August 15th to allow time for me to order, cut, and prepare supplies for this fun box of cards. More details coming soon.

Stampin' Up! Specials!!!

I was so excited to check the demonstrator home page this morning and find that we have 4 really great current specials. Please see the side bar for more information. If you click on one of the pictures, you will be taken to my website for details.

Simply Scrappin' Christmas Card Class

I worked for a couple of hours last night and designed this great set of 24 Christmas cards. I will be scheduling this class for some time in October. More information coming soon.

Inlaw's Anniversary Card

We've been preparing for my inlaw's 50th Anniversary party tomorrow. I've been busy shopping, planning, hauling tables & chairs, and cooking. I was also put in charge of purchasing, wrapping, and making the card for the group gift (a digital camera) from my husband, his siblings, and the spouses. I wrapped it in some bright paper and added some great Rose Red stitched wide grosgrain. Pulling other colors from the gift wrap, I came up with this quick card. I think it turned out very well. This combination of stamps and punches makes a great card for almost any occasion!

Stamps: Razzle Dazzle, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper: YoYo Yellow, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
Ink: Elegant Eggplant
Other: Modern Label Punch, Big Shot with Movers & Shapers Die, Elegant Eggplant Grosgrain, YoYo Yellow Marker, Dimensionals

Animal Stories Swap

I've completely fallen in love with Animal Stories and Family Phrases. These sets not only inspired the July Card Kit (still available - and you can get 20% off the featured stamp sets), but they continue to inspire more fun cards. This is the card I designed last night for a swap at the end of the month. I may even make up a bunch for swaps for Convention.

Stamps: Animal Stories, Family Phrases
Paper: So Saffron, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Confetti White, Rose Red, Tall Tales Designer Paper
Ink: Brilliant Blue, Chocolate Chip
Other: 1" & 1 1/4" Circle Punches, Word Window Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Rich Regal Brads

Join My Team With The Mini Starter Kit

Stampin’ Up is offering a smaller version of the Starter Kit. What they are really offering is a way to get the perks of being a demonstrator for only $85 instead of $199. This is perfect for a stamper who already has a bunch of stamps, inks and supplies already and just wants to try it out. Who doesn't love saving 20% on all the great Stampin' Up! stamping and scrapbooking supplies?

If you decide you want the BIG starter kit with loads of supplies in it for $199, you will also receive all 6 In Color Ink Pads and the 8 1/2" x 11" Assorted In Color Cardstock! (a $43.65 value free). You can see the contents of the BIG kit here.

The usual sales required quarterly is $300. BUT Stampin’ Up give you extra time when you first sign up to enjoy the benefits, perks and learn. Your $300 (which includes the stuff you buy for yourself – yay) is not required until the end of December! Of course if you place an order over $150 within your first 45 days, you get 30% off! (and you can be your own hostess and receive the freebies, too).

Sign up here (recruiter code amyrogers) offer ends Aug 31st.