Aug 27, 2010 | Bingo, Blog Candy, Holiday Mini Catalog 2010, In Colors |
I received this email on Friday morning:
I have Bingo!
I do … I really do!! Diagonally, starting in the lower left corner, or the upper right … whichever way you choose to review.
I have Bingo! I’m SO excited!
Carolyn
Congratulations Carolyn! I confirmed the Bingo on her card and I will be sending out a prize to Carolyn next week. The prize this round is a Melon Mambo Classic Ink Pad.
Thank you to all the Group 1 players for playing along. I hope you had fun. I will be emailing out Bingo Cards to the Group 2 players on Saturday – 8/28. I’ll start calling pieces for Group 2 on Sunday 8/29.
Group 3 is now full and I’ll start taking names for Group 4 next.
Here are the rules for playing Monika’s Blog Bingo (I reserve the right to adjust the game if necessary):
First since I plan to mail a prize to the winner you need to live in the US (sorry if you don’t but the prizes are SU product in most cases).
Second: I created 16 cards so I’m going to have 16 people play in each round and I hope to do multiple rounds. ( I know I said 15 to begin with but I miscounted and starting with group 2 there will be 16 players).
Third: You need to email me at [email protected] with Monika’s Blog Bingo in the subject line and tell me you want to play. I need your name and your mailing address (so if you win I can send you a prize).
Fourth: I will email you an image of your Bingo card – each card is unique and I will have them numbered so I know which one you have.
Fifth: After I have all 16 players I will post a Bingo Piece each day on my blog – so you have to keep coming back – it will likely be at the end of my regular post for the day – and if I don’t have a regular post it will just be by itself.
Sixth: I will post Bingo Pieces until someone has Bingo – you must have 5 in a row – across, down, diagonal – just like normal bingo and once you have Bingo You have to email me that you have – send the email to [email protected] – subject I have Bingo!. I will check your card against the pieces that have been played to make sure you have Bingo. And if per chance there is more than one on the same piece, I will pick the winner by the time stamp on the email – first one wins after verifying the Bingos.
Then I’ll mail the winner a prize!
A couple more things on how I am playing this game: Only one group will play at a time. If you are playing in a current group you cannot sign up for any other groups. Once your group is finished and if you did not win you can sign up for another group and play again.
I hope you’ll play along with me! Is everybody ready….
Let’s play Monika’s Blog Bingo!
Group 1: Winner Carolyn from NC
Group 2: cards will be sent 8/28, play begins on 8/29
Group 3: full
Group 4: full
Group 5: taking names – see rule 3 above.
Aug 27, 2010 | Big Shot, Bingo, Demonstrator, Stampin' Up! Convention |
These little buttons that read “10 in 2010” were handed out to us at Convention this year. They had lots of them in various colors. I guess I wasn’t paying attention so I had to ask someone what they meant.
And this is what I found out – that Stampin’ Up! set a company wide goal to recruit 10,000 new Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators in the year 2010. I asked if I could take some extra buttons home for my downline and they said sure! So I grabbed some extra ones and when I got home I decided I needed to present them in some fun way.
While we were at convention we had the opportunity to get a new stamp called “Share what you love”. I got mine luckily on the first day because after that they sold out quickly. I used a portion of the stamp for this tag for my button. Share what you love is exactly what it’s all about. I used the two-tags die and my Big Shot to cut the tags and added the button on the scalloped end. If you have ever considered joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator I would be happy to answer any questions that you have and would love to have you be a part of my team.
Shelli Gardner, Co-Founder and CEO of Stampin’ Up, commented at convention about changes happening in the company. And on her blog this week she said “As we move forward, I anticipate making changes that are more visible to our demonstrators and customers, changes that will make it even more fun and rewarding to be involved with us! So stay tuned. . .” I’m excited to hear what’s coming and I hope you are too!
And now it is time for Monika’s BLOG BINGO!
We are currently playing the Round 1 group. As soon as I have a winner for Round 1 I will email out the cards for Group 2 and we will start playing. Then Group 3 will follow. Group 3 is now full. See this POST for more details.
Some players are close – I have heard about some with 4 in a row – it could be any day now…….
Here is piece #9 – the leaves from Season of Friendship stamp set (stamped in Pear Pizzazz).
Thanks for stopping by my blog today – I hope you’ll come again!
Aug 26, 2010 | Big Shot, Bingo, Blog Tour, Stampin' Up! Convention |
When I was at convention I asked one of the Stampin’ Up! employees to help me with something that I needed information about. The person helping me was named Gwen and she was so nice! In order to answer my question she needed to return to her office after convention and then she said she would call me. She even gave me a cute little treat holder while we talked – how nice was that! And after convention she called me back at home to give me the answer to my question. That is some excellent customer service! I do think Stampin’ Up! has the best customer service anywhere. So the little treat holder she gave me was just too cute – now the candy part didn’t exactly make it back home but the holder did and I made my own version and used it for a class project last week. Here is mine:
It is made from a Top Note die cut – oh here are some facts about this Stampin’ Up! die: it is the #1 selling steel-ruled die, it is the #3 top seller of all the Stampin’ Up! Big Shot dies. Stampin’ Up! has sold over 30,000 of the Top Note die. Do you want to know the other top sellers? #2 was the Elegant Bouquet Textured Embossing Folder at 37,000, and #1 is the Beautiful Butterflies Embosslit at 41,000. Those are the Big Shot facts that we got at convention.
Ok back to the project. The Top Note is cut first using the Big Shot and then I used the Big Shot and the Perfect Details Texture Plate to add the texture to my die cut. Next you add a score line on either side of the center point and fold over to create the holder for a small candy bar. I stapled it shut and it hold the candy snug and you just slide it out when you are ready to eat it. Here is what it looks like with the candy pulled out:
To decorate the front I decided to use the new Hostess Stamp set called Afterthoughts. I thought it was the perfect little greeting for this treat holder – “Just for you …. so you don’t have to share!” A little piece of chocolate that you get all to yourself – it says it right on the front that you don’t have to share – just make lots and give to everyone you know. To punch out the words I used a new punch that is coming out in the Holiday Mini Catalog available September 1st. The punch is called the Decorative Label Extra Large Punch. I punched one in Wild Wasabi – cut it in half and layered behind the White one. Then I punched a Pretty in Pink 1-3/4″ circle and put that behind the label. I also stamped the little flower from the same stamp set and punched it with the small circle punch from the Punch Pack. In the center I added one of our new little self-adhesive half-pearls – they are so cute and perfect for the center of a flower. Each package has three different sizes of pearls. Oh – I almost forgot – the color combination that I used was one I got from the Color Coach. A very fun little treat!
And now it is time for Monika’s BLOG BINGO!
We are currently playing the Round 1 group. As soon as I have a winner for Round 1 I will email out the cards for Group 2 and we will start playing. Then Group 3 will follow. Hurry if you want to be in Group 3 – only 1 spot left. See this POST for more details.
Leave a comment and let us know if anyone is close to Bingo yet! i think there should be a lot with three in a row and there should be some with 4 in a row. I’m anxious to give a prize away!
Here is piece #8 – the small swirly circle from Circle Circus stamp set (stamped in Pear Pizzazz).
Thanks for stopping by my blog today – I hope your visit was a treat!
Aug 25, 2010 | Bingo, Cards, Masking, Stampin' Up! Convention, Summer Mini 2010 |
I wanted to share this swap card that I received at convention – it was one of my favorite and used a stamp set I never really paid attention to. The stamp set is called Pedaling Past in the Stampin’ Up! Summer Mini Catalog.
This swap card was created by a demonstrator named Tamera Gadd. The card is Early Espresso textured card stock on the base and then a layer that has been embossed with the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and the Big Shot Die-cut machine. In between the two is a strip of Daffodil Delight punched with the Scallop Trim border punch and then there are the little rhinestone gems on each little scallop. A piece of the Early Espresso 1/8″ ribbon. A masking technique was used to add the flowers to the back of the bicycle. The flowers are from the Loads of Love stamp set. The flowers are colored with markers. A very nice card in person. Thanks Tamera for swapping with me!
If you want to order this or any other of the great sets from the Summer Mini catalog – you need to hurry. The last day to order is August 31st. Visit my online store or email me to place your order today.
And now it is time for Monika’s BLOG BINGO!
We are currently playing the Round 1 group. As soon as I have a winner for Round 1 I will email out the cards for Group 2 and we will start playing. Then Group 3 will follow. Hurry if you want to be in Group 3. See this POST for more details.
Leave a comment and let us know if anyone is close to Bingo yet!
Here is piece #7 – the crown from Family Accessories Too stamp set (stamped in Poppy Parade). 
Thanks for “pedaling past” and stopping by my blog today – I hope you enjoyed your visit!
Aug 24, 2010 | Bingo, Blog Tour, class, Scrapbook Pages |
Remember to vote today for the Royal Blog Tour Queens – see this post.
I would appreciate your support!
August 2010 Scrapbook Class Reminder
My scrapbook classes are now on FRIDAYS! I hope that fits better into your schedule.
There will be a morning (10:00 am) class and an evening (7:00 pm) class.
Friday, August 27th – Scrapbook class
Here’s a peek at one of our pages!
10:00 am and 7:00 pm
We will be making two 2-page 12×12 spreads at this scrapbook class. You will be able to take your pages home and add your pictures. The class fee is $20. Please bring snail adhesive and paper snips.
RSVP by end of day on August 25th so I can have materials ready for you.
And now it is time for Monika’s BLOG BINGO!
We are currently playing the Round 1 group. As soon as I have a winner for Round 1 I will email out the cards for Group 2 and we will start playing. Then Group 3 will follow. I have a couple of spots still open in Group 3. See this POST for more details.
Here is piece #6 – the little butterfly from Flight of the Butterfly stamp set (stamped in Concord Grape). 
Aug 23, 2010 | Big Shot, Bingo, class, In Colors, Punch Art |
Hey everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. I had a fun stamping class on Friday and a quiet Saturday morning (I was home alone – all the boys were gone). Sunday afternoon we went to Georgia Tech for the New Student Convocation – Kyle is an official Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket with his very own Rat Cap. I know the Rat Cap is an old tradition but some how during the years that I was there I don’t think they gave one to every freshman like they do now – I don’t think I every had one and Greg doesn’t remember having one either and neither of us remember going to the Convocation Ceremony. I’ll post a couple of pictures probably tomorrow.
On to a stamping project. I saw this cute little project at the airport while we waited to find out about our canceled flight. I didn’t actually get one of these but a demonstrator I met at the airport was nice enough to let me see hers and take pictures. It was the cutest idea and I don’t know who made it.
It is a mini post-it note holder. I made a few modifications from the original one that I saw but it is the same basic project.
The holder is cut from the Stampin’ Up! Two Tags die using the Big Shot Die-Cut machine. This is the tag that folds over. I also used the Big Shot to cut the letters for “notes” using the Billboard Alphabet Sizzlit Strip die.
The front is decorated using the new Owl Punch (can you tell I really like this punch) and also the Bird punch for the branch.
We made this in my class on Friday and in the morning class I told the girls that I didn’t like the little hole showing from the tag but I couldn’t decide what to do with it. Someone suggested that we cover it with another leaf punch and that is exactly what we did.
I decided to add the post it notes on the inside with a hole so they could go on the ring – I was afraid they would fall out otherwise. I know in my purse they would. The swap that I saw just had them attached on the inside but not going through the ring. I took a normal sized mini post-it note pad and split it into four pieces – so this is 1/4 of a pad. The Crop-A-Dile will punch through it and the card stock tag with no problem.
I added some of the Peach Parfait Ribbon to the book ring.
It’s a cute little project don’t you think?
Are you ready for Monika’s Blog Bingo! I heard yesterday that one person had all 4 pieces called so far but no Bingo yet.
I am continuing with Round 1 of Monika’s Blog Bingo. Round 2 is full and I’m taking names for Round 3 right now which is close to being full too. See this POST for more details.
Here is piece #5 – the cupcake image from the Itty Bitty Bits stamp set (stamped in Poppy Parade.
Thanks for stopping by today!
