Jun 8, 2016 | Big Shot, Cards, Watercoloring |
Did you know there are exclusive stamp sets just for hosts?
When you earn Stampin’ Rewards from hosting a party, you can use them to buy any catalog product, OR you can use them for the exclusive host-only items in the catalog. They are on pages 198-201.
My favorite one was Love You Lots. It has some adorable animals in it – an elephant, a little mouse (it reminds me of the mouse in Goodnight Moon), a frog, hedgehogs, and lady bugs! It’s a set that is perfect for watecoloring with your Aqua Painters. That is what I did here with this sample.
I used watercolor paper for both the back ground and the focal point. And water colored the dots and the elephant with Smoky Slate ink. I used my brand new Layering Squares framelits to cut the plain square and the scalloped square. The tiny hearts are from the Confetti Hearts Border punch.
So cute!
Here is a list of supplies I used.
Product List
Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com
Thanks for stopping by today.
Jun 3, 2016 | OnStage Event, Stampin' Up! Events |
Finally!! I know it has taken me a while to get to this post. But finally it is here!
I first created this Sheltering Tree Seasonal Calendar a long time ago for 2015. At the time I created a full tutorial with lots of photos, measurements and instructions. Then my computer crashed – well not my computer actually but our external hard drive where we back everything up!! Yikes! Most of what I lost from the beginning of 2015 including that tutorial and the photos. Our last back up was from December. In April this year I decided to use this project for one of my display projects for the OnStage Live event. Since my focus was on the 2015-2017 In Colors I recreated it with those. I am receiving many requests for the tutorial but at this time decided not to recreate it. I am however writing this post and sharing enough information including a pdf with a 2016 calendar so you can create your own calendar.
Here are the new panels I created for the display in April. I used Mint Macaroon, Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush and Delightful Dijon as the main colors.
Here is a look at the older one – the colors here were Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Wild Wasabi, and Hello Honey.
So the way this calendar works is that your base is a 12″ x 6″ piece of card stock – scored at 6″. Each of the 4 panels is attached to one of the 6×6 sections – two on one side and two on the other – you want the top of each panel to be at the scored end. Attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The colored card stock of each panel is 5-3/4″ x 5-3/4″ and then there is a white piece that is stamped with the trees – those are 5-1/2 x 4-1/4 – with part of the white piece covered by the calendar strip.
I printed the calendar strip on my printer at home on Whisper White card stock and then cut them down into strips. I use My Digital Studio to create the calendars. So if you still have that you should be able to generate a calendar in the size that you want it. Here is a pdf for the 2016 calendar. calendar 2016
The last thing you want is to add a stand – so that it will stand up on your desk. I just used a piece of card stock that matched my background piece and scored it so that i can slide it under the panels. My piece was 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″ and scored at 1″ from each end. But the exact size doesn’t really matter – you just want something to slide in and keep your “tent” from slipping.
Here is a view standing –
One more look at the new panels –
Thanks for stopping by – I hope that is helpful to you.
May 31, 2016 | Catalogs, Retired Stamps for Sale |
New Catalog Kickoff Party!On Sunday, June 5th from 2-5 pm I will be having a New Catalog Kickoff – so stop by to get your Brand new catalog and dive right in! Come play with some of the new stamps and products. I’ll introduce you to the new In-colors. And shop my BOGO sale!
- Pick up your brand new 2016-2017 Stampin’ Up! catalog (if you don’t already have yours)
- See brand new products from the New Stampin’ Up! catalog
- Make & Takes using new products and Paper Pumpkin kits
- Get samples of the new In-Colors
- Product Share sign ups for new ribbon and paper
- SHOP the BOGO sale (see event details for more info)
- Place your order from the new catalog
- Join Paper Pumpkin and receive a cute bag and a drawing into a free month.
- Already a Paper Pumpkin subscriber then pick up your bag.
- Enjoy yummy snacks and visiting with friends.
- Earn tickets to win a free stamp set and coordinating framelits!
Here is how you can earn tickets for this give away
-RSVP for the Catalog Kickoff
-come to the Catalog Kickoff
-bring a new friend (not already on my email list) = 5 tickets for each of you
-shop the BOGO sale
-place an order from the new catalog
-sign up for a product share
-sign up for a Paper Pumpkin Subscription
-book a private party with your friends
-more ticket opprotunities at the open house
-join my Stampin’ Up! team – get 2 FREE stamp sets included in your starter kit and 10 tickets for my prize drawing!
Be sure to RSVP by June 3rd on my website or on Facebook.
May 25, 2016 | Stamper's Club, Uncategorized |
Fun times were had at the first Stamper’s Club Retreat in May. I rented us a cabin in the mountains and we went up for the weekend. We stamped, we laughed, we ate, we played games and we enjoyed our time together. I’m already making plans for another retreat for next year! If you are local to me you may want to join. Our June meeting is on the 3rd/4th. And it’s also the start of the new catalog!! Here is more information:
Would you like FREE stamps and accessories? Would you like to get together for a girls night/morning of stamping fun? Do you need a time out of the house? Would you like to try Stampin’ Up! Products before you buy them? Is your wish list a mile long? Would you like to learn new ideas, tips and tricks to make your projects “WOW”?
You should join my…
Stamper’s Club!
Here’s how it works: You sign up to participate in a Stamper’s Club. The club participants get together once a month. Each member joins for a minimum of 10 months. Each participant agrees to spend at least $30 at each of the meetings (plus shipping and tax). Remember, to qualify for Stampin’ Rewards a Stampin’ Up! workshop has to have $150 or more in sales. The larger the group the more rewards the hostess will earn! Club members will take turns acting as the hostess each month. That way every club member receives FREE STAMPIN’ REWARDS SHOPPING DOLLARS and EXCLUSIVE “HOSTESS ONLY” STAMP SETS. Hostess months will be assigned randomly.
At each meeting, you will make three or more stamping projects – usually 2 cards and a 3D project. These get-togethers will provide you with new designs, ideas, and patterns for you to take home and try out yourself. All meetings will be held at my home (so no need to clean yours). The schedule is noted on our closed Facebook group – Monika’s Stampers Club. Each month there will be a Friday night and a Saturday morning meeting time to choose from. Keep in mind that it is okay if you cannot attend every club meeting. (you will still receive your project supplies). Simply contact me and place your $30 minimum order before the day of that meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting and do not provide your order by the meeting date, I will place a pre-determined default order on your behalf. As a hostess you may also collect orders from friends and family to increase your sales and the free merchandise you earn or schedule an additional workshop in your home before our meeting. All orders will be delivered to my home and I will post of the Facebook group when the orders arrive.
I will provide a snack and everyone needs to provide their own drink. Each member should bring their own adhesive and scissors (basic tools). In some instances, I may need to collect a small supply fee to cover the cost of additional supplies to make some WOW projects – I will try to let you know that in advance as well. If you have a request for a special project, technique or to learn more about how to use a certain product I will do my best to include that in one of our meetings. Friends who are interested in coming to check things out one month are welcome, however, they will have to book in advance due to space limits. Please contact me at least 1 week in advance with the names of any guests who may be coming. Guests may either place the minimum $30 order or pay a $15 class fee + any additional supply costs that the members have.
So in a nutshell – here’s what you get when you join the Stamper’s Club:
- The Stampin’ Up! Catalog (200+ pages of stamping ideas) and all Seasonal Catalogs and supplements.
- FREE STAMPIN’ REWARDS SHOPPING DOLLARS (minimum $25) to spend during your hostess month & your choice of EXCLUSIVE “HOSTESS ONLY” STAMP SETS, based on the total sales of your workshop, the chance to earn ½ price items
- Free Monthly Stamper’s Club class, including hands-on projects each month and a snack
- Build your supplies over time and “try before you buy” at the meeting
- Time off from your busy schedule: Friendships & idea-sharing with other stamper’s in a relaxed environment and lots of fun
- I’ve also added a Weekend Retreat at a cabin in the mountains with surprises for all members – dates, cost and the details will be posted several months in advance.
Contact me if you are interested.
May 20, 2016 | Cards, OnStage Event, Scrapbook Pages |
The new Swirly Bird stamp set in the upcoming Stampin’ Up! Annual catalog has lots of possibilities. You’ll be able to use it for a variety of occasions all year long. I had the privilege of making display samples using the stamp set for the OnStage Live event in Salt Lake City. I shared all my ideas by color because that was our “assignment” and how the display boards were organized for the event. Today I just wanted to share one post showing the variety of ways I used this one stamp set.
My samples used only the stamp set and I was very excited to see that there was a coordinating set of Thinlits – called Swirly Scribbles! With the two together you can create such a wide variety of projects.
Thanks for visiting today.
