Mar 11, 2009 | Big Shot, class, family, Game Night, Stamps |
Today I wanted to share the prizes I made last night for my Game Night class (the class is tonight). I used the Jackpot Designer Series Paper, the Game Night Stamp set and the coordinating wheel In the Cards. The colors are So Saffron, Real Red, Basic Black and Very Vanilla. I used various ideas with the small and medium cello bags. Some are topped with the Top Note die cut with the Big Shot. Fold it one way and it fits on a medium cello bag and fold it the other and it fits on the small cello bag. Some have the DSP inside and the punched with the double rectangle punch and So Saffron ribbon pulled through. I used a variety of items for my prizes – Stampin’ Up! chapstick, Stampin’ Up! pens, assorted Stampin’ Up! buttons, and assortment of the Textured Love Notes from last year. I hope everyone likes them.
One other thing I wanted to share today was the birthday gift that Ryan made for me. Ryan is my youngest and he is 12. He designed and created this idea all on his own over the weekend. He asked me for some wire which I had in my craft room. And this is what he turned it into: 
What do you think?
I think he has some creative genes in his body too. It is me and him holding hands. He did all of the work himself with a sautering tool (I’m sure I didn’t spell that right).
I LOVE IT! Thank you Ryan!
My older boys are taking me to dinner at one of the local Mexican Resteraunts that we like to eat at. And Kyle is going to drive – which happens to be a big deal in our family. At 17 he still only drives where he absolutely has to and right now that is basically to and from school. For whatever reason he is not very interested in driving. He does have a car now (well it is actually a family car) that he can drive and that has made a difference. Anyway, I was thrilled and can’t wait for us to go – now to pick an evening to do it. Maybe this weekend…..
Have a wonderful day!
Monika
www.monika.stampinup.net
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Mar 9, 2009 | Big Shot, Demonstrator, Occasions Mini 2009 |
Saturday night was the STARZ group meeting. Wendy Randall is our wonderful leader and holds a meeting for her group every other month. I have my group meeting the opposite month – my group is named PAWS – which stands for Play Alot With Stamps. There is an awesome recruit special right now and I would love to have you as part of my team so contact me today if you would like to learn more. There is information on my website – www.monika.stampinup.net – including some videos you can watch. And click here to read more details about the recruiting special.
At the STARZ meeting Wendy had four great projects for us to make. So after a little bit of business learning we got to stamping. Just to let you know when Stampin’ Up! demonstrators get together we normally take some time to stamp no matter where we might be. Here is one of the projects and it would have been much cuter if I had paid more attention to which color ink I picked up – but really that is the way I wanted it to be – there are no mistakes in stamping – I meant to do that and it still looks cute.
This little box uses the Big Shot and the Bag w/ Scallops die and also the Texture Plates. First we cut out our bag and then added the texture. Before assembling we applied some ink with a direct-to-paper technique to the textured dots and added stitching with the white gel pen. Make sure to use Sticky Strip to assemble the box so it all stays together. On the lid we added a scallop circle punch and then the cupcake accent is from the new stamp set Wagon Full of Fun – it will be in the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog but is available to order now. We stamped with StazOn ink on Watercolor paper and used the Aqua Painter and classic ink to color it in. The closure is a couple of clear Rhinestone brads and some linen thread. These would make cute little party treats – just fill with a bit of candy and your ready to go!
Have a wonderful day and Treat Yourself to something good today!
Happy Stamping,
Monika
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www.monika.stampinup.net
Mar 7, 2009 | family, Good Friend, Stamper's Club |
I had hope to get a post out earlier today but Ryan had a soccer game over near Roswell. It was a good game that ended in a tie of 0-0. One key play was when the other team was trying to score and got the ball past our goalie. With two of their players and the ball approaching the goal Ryan came in from the side and somehow kicked the ball out and saved the goal. But as a result he fell and must have hit his head pretty hard (he said later it hit the ground). He stood up after the play ended but immediately fell back to the ground. The ref and the coach ran over to him and I watched from the side line. He got up and the coach walked him off the field – always a good thing when they walk of the field. I wasn’t sure he was going to go back in but with about 5 minutes left in the game the coach put him back in and he did play. As a mom it can be hard to wait on the sidelines when your child gets hurt. But with Ryan being the youngest I had already learned with the other boys it is better for you to wait. If it is bad enough that they need you the coach will tell you to come over. Otherwise it is best to wait and let them take care of it. So I’m keeping an eye on him this afternoon but he seems to be fine – I guess he has a hard head. Ok on to a stamping project……
Last night was my Stamper’s Club meeting. This was our second meeting for this group and I have a couple of different things going on in the club. First we have what I call an on-going project. At the Stampin’ Up! Leadership conference we made the cutest box as one of our Make-n-take projects and then made other items to go inside. I decided to take this project and use it for my Stamper’s Club but I’m going to add to it. So at our first meeting we made the
box and at each subsequent meeting we’ll making something to go in the box. This month we made a small box of tags. All the projects are using coordinating products including Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper, Good Friend stamp set, and So Tweet Chipboard. The color scheme is from the Stampin’ Up! Retro Fresh Style Watch – see it on page 10 & 11 in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book. Next month we’ll add something else to the box.
I’m off to make swaps for our STARZ group meeting tonight. I’ll tell you more about the Stamper’s Club later. Have a great weekend and enjoy the weather here.
Happy Stamping!
Monika
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www.monika.stampinup.net
Mar 5, 2009 | class, Sale-A-Bration 2009 |
March 2009 Class to Go
Thank You Kindly Class to Go
All images Stampin’ Up! © 2009
The March Class to Go Kit is now available to be ordered. You will need to have some supplies at home to complete the kit as shown, but my instructions will include some alternate suggestions and you can always adapt it to use what you do have on hand. There are two options for this Class to Go Kit – one will include the stamp set and the other will be without the stamp set. So if you already have this stamp set (or prefer to use another set you already own) then you can purchase the second option that includes only the consumable supplies. Or purchase both and have materials to make two sets – one for you and one to give as a gift. Below are all the details for the March Class to Go Kit – featuring the Thank You Kindly stamp set. This class features a two pocket bag that can either hold the cards and envelopes or something else.
March 2009 Class to Go Kit
Thank You Kindly Kit 1 (with the stamp set) is $25
OR
Thank You Kindly Kit 2 (only the project materials no stamp set) is $10
Payment due by March 18th. Kits will be ready by March 31st.
Kit 1 includes:
Thank You Kindly stamp set ($13.95) on page 133 in the catalog
Step-by-step Instructions to make cards and bag
Materials to make three cards with lined envelopes and the bag
Materials included with this kit:
Cardstock (precut, punched circles and die cut leaves)
Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper (patterns may vary from photo, precut)
Ribbon (Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain, So Saffron 5/8” Grosgrain, Certainly Celery poly-twill, linen thread)
Clear Buttons and Jumbo Eyelets
Whisper White Medium Envelopes
Kit 2 includes:
everything from Kit 1 except the Thank You Kindly stamp set.
Everyone needs Thank You notes and this stamp set offers four different styles for you to use.
The design of these cards can be used for any occasion just replace the greetings with a set of your choice.
Additional items that you will need to complete the Thank You Kindly kit as shown are:
Basic Gray Classic ink pad (you could also use Basic Black), Bashful Blue Class ink pad, Certainly Celery Classic Ink Pad, So Saffron Classic Ink Pad,
a Paper Piercer, Stampin’ Sponge, a Crop-A-Dile (to set the Jumbo Eyelets) and
you may want a stamp-a-ma-jig to help you line your words up straight.
If you need any of these additional items they can be added to the cost of your class.
The kits will be ready by March 31st for you to pick up at my home if you are local. I can mail them to you for $5.00 if you are not.
If you order additional items there may be an extra charge to mail those items to you.
FREE BONUS:
I will also include the instructions for my Sale-A-Bration class that was chosen as a WINNER for February by Stampin’ Up!.
This is the second time I won – isn’t that exciting!
This class uses the same colors, Designer Paper and Ribbon as well as two of the Sale-A-Bration stamp sets that you can earn FREE through the end of March.
SAB Class contest winner
Sale-A-Bration Class – Stampin’ Up! February Class Challenge Winner
All images Stampin’ Up! © 2009
Please send me an email – [email protected] – if you would like to purchase the March Class to Go Kit. Payment must be made to me by cash or check by March 18th.
I hope you enjoy both of these classes that I designed for you.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask – I’m here to help YOU!
Happy Stamping!
Your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator
Monika Davis
My New Blog: monikastamp.wordpress.com
Web: www.monika.stampinup.net
E-Mail: [email protected]
Mar 3, 2009 | Sale-A-Bration 2009 |
I can’t believe it…. I didn’t know what to say when Stampin’ Up! called last night. I submitted another class entry for the February Sale-A-Bration class challenge. I didn’t expect to win (although they told me I could win more than once). Even Greg said they won’t pick you again. And it seemed like alot more people turned in entries this time – I think January was just too busy with the new catalog many people didn’t participate. But I got called last night and guess what….. I did get picked as one of the winners again. This time they selected 5 projects as winners (last time there were only 2). I still can’t believe it. If you are a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator check out the demo website this morning to see my class, the other winners and about a dozen more that other demonstrators submitted but weren’t chosed as winners – Wendy has one out there too!
So here is a picture:
SAB Class contest winner
I have posted a couple of these projects already either here on my blog or on my website – remember to visit both because I don’t put all of the same projects on both. And we’ll be making at least one of these projects at my March Celebrate Spring Hands on Class on March 20th.
Thanks for visiting and I hope you have a great day!
Monika
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www.monika.stampinup.net
