I'm Certified!!!

I'm happy to announce that I am now My Digital Studio certified.

I've completed all the Stampin' Up! requirements, taken all the quizzes...and passed! This is a very easy digital scrapbooking program. I've never worked with one before and I ♥ MDS!

Exciting New Digital Downloads

Stampin' Up! just keeps coming up with more wonderful products to make our papercrafting easier. The newest products are the great new digital downloads for November that are designed to make designing your Christmas projects easier. Please click on the "Order Online" sidebar button to purchase these downloads.

I'm Back!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I made it through parent-teacher conferences (meeting with 50 sets of parents in three days takes a lot out of you) and rested up over the weekend. I also started our Christmas cards (I hope to finish them this week and add family photos after they are taken on Sunday).

Our card uses Bride Specialty Paper (smudged with Soft Suede & Old Olive Classic Inks and Sponge Daubers), Dasher, and Christmas Greetings. I roughly designed the card and then completed the inside greeting using My Digital Studio. Rich actually likes this year's Christmas card because "it isn't so girly".

I was able to look at the new Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration Mini this weekend. Although I can't share yet, let me tell you they are both VERY exciting. One of the best parts of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is being able to view and purchase new products before they are available to the public. If you've ever considered becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, this is the time. We have a special starter kit that includes My Digital Sudio, stamps, cardstock, embellishments, business supplies, and more. Click on the My Digital Studio Starter Kit button near the bottom the sidebar for more information on this amazing opportunity.

You don't want to miss your opportunity to earn extra FREE stuff by hosting your own workshop or class. Please contact me to book your date for January, February, or March to take advantage of the extra Sale-A-Bration hostess benefits.

Holiday Extravaganza - Nov 1 - Jan 4

Make Stampin’ Up! your one-stop shop for all your holiday gift-giving needs.

With our Gift-Giving Guide you can quickly and easily find gifts for kids, teens, neighbors, and more!

Plus, get a FREE Décor Elements (up to a $16.95 value) when you spend $50 on products in the guide. There is NO LIMIT to the number of Decor Elements you can earn for FREE during this promotion. For every $50 you order from the list, you will get to choose one FREE!!!

If you have any questions or would like to know more about Decor Elements, just let me know.

Last Deals of the Week

The last Deals of the Week have been announced! They are the adorable Pirate and Princess party kits shown on pages 74-75 and 174-175! Until October 31st, you can get these kits—no limits—for just $9.99 instead of $15.95 each. These are an awesome option to throw together a great party in a snap!

And they’re not just for kids and birthdays—think bridal showers or baby showers, girl’s night out, guy’s game night, or even a fun theme for your next home party group meeting.

Oh, and what about a “birthday in a box” for your favorite college student away from home?

Each kit includes a clever craft for eight, party favors, cupcake toppers, banners, invitations and envelopes. The only thing you need is adhesive—everything else including ribbon for the banners, elastic cord for the pirate eye patches, even toothpicks, comes included in the kit!

Imagine a fabulous party with no hassle—just pure enjoyment. Call me today and order a couple of kits to have on hand or to give as gifts. I’m stocking up!

Another Simply Scrappin' Card Class

My friend Susan asked me to design a card class using half of the Happy B-day Simply Scrappin' Kit. I spent the evening playing and these are the designs I came up with. I will be offering this class some time in December or January - 20 cards for just $20!!! More information coming soon.

November Girls Night Out - Serene Snowflakes

Don’t have enough Designer Paper? No Problem.

This class will solve that for you. These six cards are all created using a One Sheet Wonder technique. Stamp these beautiful snowflake images as your Designer Paper, add the co-ordinating matchbook and you have an amazing gift set!

Class fee includes Serene Snowflakes stamp set, precut supplies for 6 beautiful cards along with coordinating matchbook container, and a light dinner for just $27!!! You just have to bring your scissors and adhesive.

The class will be held on Friday, December 4th (the last Friday in November is Black Friday - the shopping day after Thanksgiving). Please RSVP by November 15th to allow time to order and prepare supplies.