Workshop cards from Saturday

These are the cards we made Saturday, September 19 at Joyce's (mom) workshop. :)

Workshop pics #2 :o)

The guest only made the 6 x 6 scrapbook page and then I showed that even though they don't scrap in 6 x 6 how to progressive scrapbook...from 6 x 6 to 8 1/2 x 11 to 12 x 12!

Stamp Set: N/A
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip. Rose Red, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery and Whisper White
Ink: N/A
Accessories: Circle Scallop punch, 1 1/4 circle punch, 3/4 circle punch, small oval punch, large over punch

The last card was another rendition of the butterfly card I had done for SCS VSN this month. Because I had used some retired colors I had to do a change up!

Stamp Set: N/A
Cardstock: Old Olive, Curried Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Razzleberry Lemonade DPS
Ink: N/A
Accessories: Paint chip strips, Big Shot, Big Butterflies die, Old Olive ribbon

Workshop samples from yesterday

This first set is what I gave as a special booking gift to the hostess...this really cute desk caddy! She adored it! (There are still ONE more EXTRA SPECIAL gift to the hostess that books workshop #3!)

Stamps - N/A
Cardstock - Cameo Coral, Raspberry Tart DPS
Inks: N/A
Accessories: Punch, silver eyelets, Purely Pomegranate ribbon

This card is a dual slider card. I had taken a slider card to show her at our "play" day last month and she so wanted to make it at her workshop so I prepped it all and they stamped and assembled. They were in such awe! My mom booked a workshop for next month and they want to do a Christmas one with embossing...I told them it would reduce the number of projects because of the complexity with the embossing...and they were all game for that! Maybe we will make a bookmark or some small instead of only two...we shall see! ;o)

Stamps - Embrace Life
Cardstock - Bermuda Blue, Almost Artichoke, Pretty in Pink
Inks: Bermuda Blue, Almost Artichoke, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Oval Scallop punch, large oval punch, 1 3/8 square punch, 1 3/8 circle punch, round tab punch, corner rounder punch, Pretty in Pink ribbon, plastic bag strip, Sticky Strip

Another post to follow!

Saturday Workshop

I am so excited about Saturday! It has been close to a year since I have done a workshop with the state of the economy so this is exciting. I believe there will even be a newby among the group.

We are making a slider card with a flower set, the butterfly card that is posted under the VSN post and a punches scrapbook page (6x6 and I will show a progression page using my sample). I am taking the Big Shot so the girls can make their own butterflies...once they use it, they will buy it (kinda like if you build it, they will come).

I will be making a special gift for the hostess as that was part of a promotion I am doing to encourage bookings! First THREE bookings get a SPECIAL gift from me and this is the first! Wanna be #2 or #3??? Call or email me today! :)

Stamping With Theresa in August

I look outside this morning and notice that the corn is tassling and the glads are blooming. Where has the summer gone? It seems like only yesterday the snow disappeared and here we are already half way through August!

I have a workshop booked for a week from Saturday! Woohoo! It has been SO long that I will have to work on my presentation skills! I’m so excited…I just can’t hide it! (Sorry! Didn’t mean to hurt your ears with that rendition! :) ) We are making a slider card, the butterfly card below and a 6x6 scrapbook page. Will be working on cutting this weekend.

Build-A-Bear, jewelry items, digital scrapbooking, new Big Shots dies, new punches, treat cups to add a three dimensional look to any of your items and more! I am excited about the new Holiday mini and you should be getting yours soon! If you have not received one by September 1 let me know. It has some wonderful stamps, designer paper, rub-ons and more!

GROWIN’ UP!
Dates: August 1-31, 2009
Spend $35 on stamp sets from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (pages 74-90) and receive a FREE package of Designer buttons--a $7.95 value!
116313 – Playground Designer
116312 – Sherbet Designer
114333 – Button Latte Designer

Dates: August 1-September 30, 2009
Get the exclusive Décor Elements Growth Chart and a FREE applicator tool! 117519 Growth Chart $24.95

FILL YOUR PIGGY BANK!
Dates: August 1-31, 2009Join SU! For $85! That’s right! Until August 31 you can join SU! For $85 and receive a stamp set, new In Color Pads, In Color assorted 8 ½ x 11 cardstock and a package of Whisper White cardstock with all the business supplies you need to start your own home business! What a great way to get the new colors! The regular start-up kit is still available for $199.

COUNTRY LIVING SUMMER COOKOUT KIT AT 40% OFF!
Dates: Until August 31, 2009 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
This awesome kit is now 40% off making it just $14.95! And with plenty of summer left to celebrate, it's a great time to take advantage of this huge discount. The Summer Cookout Refill is also still available at its regular price of $9.95.
118070 Country Living Summer Cookout Kit $14.95
119193 Country Living Summer Cookout Refill $9.95

HOSTESS PROMOTION!
Dates: September 1-November 30, 2009
Host a workshop totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10! *Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

Host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97)!

Butterflies in Flight (SCS VSN) (See butterfly card HERE)
We were challenged to use paint chips on a card and this was my creation. We will be recreating this card on August 22 at Diane’s. :)

Stamps: N/A
Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss, Rich Razzleberry, Razzleberry Lemonade DPS
Inks: N/A
Accessories: Kiwi Kiss ribbon, Big Shot, Big Butterfly die, two paint chips
PS. Kiwi Kiss is no longer available so we will be using Old Olive or Certainly Celery in its place.

Calendar
August 14 – JoDean’s 5-4-5 at 6:00 pm
August 15 – Round Robinil Out / Card Kit Mail Out
August 22 – Diane’s Workshop at 1:00 pm in Tekonsha
August 29 – Falling 4 U Stamp Camp at 12:00 in Burr Oak
September 1 – Holiday Mini Ordering Begins J
September 10 – Card Kit Order / Money Due
September 15 – Round Robin Mail Out / Scrapbook Kit Mail Out
September 26 – Red Hats Get-Together at Savory’s at 12:00 pm

SEPTEMBER OPEN DATES FOR BOOKINGS – Friday Evenings, Saturday Afternoons
Sept. 4 and 5, Sept. 12, Sept. 18 and 19, Sept. 25 and 26
I am available on Monday and Tuesday evenings.

August 29 I will be having a Falling 4 U stamp camp...and it's still not too late to sign up! $15 for lunch, ten cards & envies, two 6x6 OR one 12x12 scrapbook page. I still have room so if you are interested in coming just let me know! You can pay that day when you come!

November 21 I will be holding Jewelry for a Year in a Day Stamp Camp. Each person will be required to preorder by November 1 a charm and necklace from the mini. That day we will make 12 inserts for your necklace - one for each month! I am so excited! What a way to accent your wardrobe! Cost will depend on the charm/necklace the participant orders + $5 for supplies. Lunch will be provided.

December 19 we will be holding our annual Christmas party at my home. However, I would like to make this a special stamp day too! In the mini is a very cute desk calendar for $7.95 so preorder a calendar by the end on November and we will take this day to also personalize it! Oh it is adorable and comes with it's own little stand!

Technique Corner – Faux Linen
You can get this unique look by scratching the surface of glossy cardstock.

1. Stamp a background image on glossy cardstock. Ensure it is dry before the next step.
2. Use a light grade sandpaper or sanding block and make vertical movements up and down over the entire piece of cardstock.
3. Now sand horizontally; continue sanding until all the glossy is removed.
4. Apply a light color of ink over the top with a sponge brayer or regular sponge. 5. Lighten the color more by sanding over once again vertically.
6. Now you can finish your card! NOTE: You can stamp an image on this piece, add layers, etc. Make it your own!

Where has summer gone?

I look outside this morning and notice that the corn is tassling and the glads are blooming. Where has the summer gone? It seems like only yesterday the snow disappeared and here we are already half way through August!

The summer has been filled with lots of different things and workshops was NOT one of them! LOL I know that times have been hard for all. BUT I have a workshop booked for a week from Saturday! Woohoo! It has been SO long that I will have to work on my presentation skills! hehe

We are making a slider card, the butterfly card below (from VSN) and a 6x6 scrapbook page. Will be working on cutting this weekend. If you want to join give me a hollar and I can set you up with the address where we will be!

I am stoked with the new mini and hoping this will spring board some addition workshops! I ordered a couple of the Build-A-Bear things and will be placing another order for some jewlery this weekend.

I so can not wait until November when I will be doing a Jeweley for a Year in a Day Stamp Camp! Each participant will pre-order a charm and necklace then we will make 12 inserts, one for each month. Cost will depend on the charm/necklace the participant orders + $5 for supplies. Wanna join? Give me a hollar! :)

Sympathy

I made this sympathy card for my cousin who lost her hubby unexpectedly on Thursday.

Stamps: Warmest Regards, Elegant Inspirations
Cardstock: Basic Gray, Whisper White, Urban Oasis DPS, Texture of Textile
Inks: Basic Black
Accessories: Kraft ribbon, Big Shot, Big Note die

August Card Club

Here is the August Card Club card. If you would like to purchase the kit please print the order form to the left, mail to the address on the bottom with check or money order!

Have a blessed SONday!

To my dad .... who's b-day is Tuesday :)

The moment you died, our hearts split in two.
One side filled with memories, the other died with you.

Remembering is easy we do it every day.
Missing you is heartache that never goes away.

Life has gone on without you, but it will never be the same.
I saw this and thought it would be perfect for dad and his birthday.

My sister found this poem and sent it to me. It really expresses our love for him and how much we miss him...we love you daddy!

VSN @ Splitcoaststampers tonight,,,and here are my entries...

If you would like more info visit my SCS gallery HERE...list of items used, etc.

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed Sonday! :)

Hmmm....VSN tomorrow night...

I am looking forward to doing VSN tomorrow night on SplitCoastStampers. The first challenge will be posted 5 pm with the last posted at 9 pm.

The shopping list is not long and can be done in a few minutes!

• paint chips any color(s), size, shapes or brand that appeals to you
• clear embossing powder
• sugar-free koolaid
• versamark
• heat tool

Join me for an evening of fun online by clicking HERE and following the directions.

What is VSN? A selected group of stampers (this time known as PAPER CHEFS) put together hourly challenges that are posted online. You have 45 minutes to complete the project, clean up, take pictures and post your project online (which is optional).

Card Kit Posting Coming Soon!

This weekend I will be posting the August card kit sample. If you would like to purchase a kit or two, print off the form to the left and mail it along with check or money order to the address on the bottom! Have a great day! :)

Stampin' Addict's Big Shot Die Set Giveaway!

Check it out HERE today!

Stampin’ Up! just released the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog and it’s loaded with new products that every stamper must have. As part of the summer celebration Stampin Addicts is holding a blog contest during the month of July giving away a Big Shot die pack made up of 5 new exclusive Stampin’ Up! dies.
Stampin’ Up! Thanks (Embosslits)
Stampin’ Up! Final Press (Embossing Folders)
Stampin’ Up! Perfect Details (Textured Plates)
Stampin’ Up! Two Tags (Bigz Dies)
Stampin’ Up! Fancy Favor (Bigz XL Dies)

Fifth Avenue Floral April Stamp Camp Pics

IF YOU PAY ATTENTION.....
YOU WILL FIND THE ANSWER TO ONE OF THE CATALOG TOURS HERE.....

DO YOU KNOW WHAT MY FAVORITE SET IS?????

I THINK YOU MAY BE ABLE TO GUESS!

Sorry this has taken so long to post!

August 1 - 31 Promotion

Buy $35 from the "Growing Up" collection and receive a FREE pack of DESIGNER buttons (Playground Designer, Sherbet Designer or Button Latte Designer) of your choice! This is a savings of $7.95!

From August 1-September 30 you can also purchase the Decor Elements Growth Chart for $30 and receive the application tool for FREE!

SU and Build-A-Bear!

Stampin’ Up! has teamed up with the Build-A-Bear Workshop® to bring you an exciting and exclusive collection of products you and the children in your life will enjoy. These appealing stamp sets and Sizzix dies will bring a beary fun look to your projects!


You'll see this and more in the upcoming Holiday Mini that will be available September 1!

DEAL OF THE WEEK #3!

July 13; 10:00 am to July 21; 9:50 am
(ALL times are Mountain Time)
109112; Page 179
Square Fire Rhinestone Brads
Reg. Price $10.95
Sale Price $6.99

THIS WEEK'S DEAL OF THE WEEK....

BIG SHOT DOCTOR'S BAG ~
REGULAR PRICE OF $69.95 ~
SALE PRICE OF $49.99!
THAT IS ALMOST 30% OFF THE REGULAR PRICE!

CALL ME, EMAIL ME OR SHOP ONLINE HERE FOR DIRECT SHIP!

Another punchable card....

Stamps: Embrace Life

Paper: Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Rose Red DP, Certainly Celery DP

Ink: Certainly Celery

Accessories: Scallop circle punch, 1" circle punch, Certainly Celery ribbon Fold 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 Certainly Celery in half. Stamp the bamboo stamp in Certainly Celery on 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 Whisper White. Punch out four scallop circles with the scallop punch, cut in half and fold in thirds. Punch out four circles, cut in half and glue to bottom of flower buds. Tape flower buds randomly on the bamboo shoot. Mount white onto card and then tie ribbon around the card base.

Stamping with Theresa – July 2009

Hard to believe that we are into the second half of the year already! July is here along with family get-togethers, reunions and summer fun. What are your plans for this month? Why not host a Fun in the Sun stamp day for you and your friends/family? Host a mom and me “mini” stamp camp for your children and their friends and moms, doing projects that they will adore and so will the moms! The charge for a mini would be $5 a person for 3 cool projects. Call today to reserve your play day! (I am laid off until July 20 so available any day of the week except Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.) Check out my calendar below for scheduled events and open days. PSSSTTT….THE MONTHS OF AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER ARE GONNA BE EXTRA SPECIAL FOR KIDS! DETAILS COMING SOON!


STAMPIN' UP! SPECIALS
Country Living Cookout Kit – June 15-August 31
This kit is designed for you to invite and host a summer time fun day at your home. It includes invites designed as skewers with food (oh so cute), table tents, coasters, tags, printed food wrappers, Dig In stamp set, two stampin’ spots and more for the low price of $24.95.


Become a Demonstrator for $85 – July 15-August 31
That’s right! $85! It’s a mini kit that includes one stamp set, In Color stamp pads, one package of Whisper White cardstock, one package of In Color cardstock and all the business supplies you need to start your own business. If you are interested in more details give me a call or go to my website at http://theresacates.stampinup.net and click “START YOUR OWN BUSINESS”. There you will find the demonstrator online agreement plan and fill out the necessary paperwork. You will need a password to get in – tsandr is it!

Deal of the Week Special – July 1-July 31
Every Monday there will be a Deal of the Week chosen and posted on the website. You can visit my website and go to “PROMOTIONS”. The Deal of the Week will be posted there by 10:00 am (MT) every Monday.

This week’s special is the Scallop Edge punch for $10.99 from July 1-July 6 @ 9:50 am (MT). You can place the order right online by clicking on “SHOP NOW”.

The first three to book a workshop or play day will receive an added incentive from me! Total in sales must be $150 or more (not including shipping/taxes). I also made up some “BOOK 2 LOOK” packages for those who book. You get to choose a BOOK 2 LOOK and when you hold your $150 workshop you will receive the B2L prize!

inspire. create. share.TM

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 1 – New catalog available.
July 4 – No ladies breakfast.
July 10 – JoDean's 5-4-5 at 6:30 pm - Call me for details.
July 11 – Late Morning/Afternoon opened for workshop! CALL TODAY!
July 17 – Craft/Card Ministry at CMC - Call for details.
July 18 – Play Day at Diane's in Tekonsha at 1 pm - Call for details.
July 19 – Smith Reunion in Quincy
July 25 – Late Morning/Afternoon opened for workshop! CALL TODAY!

I will be available to do any workshops, etc. thru July 19 during the day/evenings (except for Sunday mornings [church], Wednesday evenings [bible study]and EARLY Saturday mornings[beginning cardio class at CMC]). If necessary we can work out a week night later in July or August once I am back to work.

TECHNIQUE CORNER - PASTELS
When was the last time you used pastels? Here are a few pointers on using pastels. Get ‘em out, make a card or two, send me a copy and get your name in a drawing!

Technique A: Chalking
1. Apply pastel color to your card stock or paper with a sponge-tip applicator, cotton swab, sponge dauber, or stiff paintbrush.
2. Blend the colors as desired with the applicators or blender pen. When using blender pens, just touch the pen directly to the corner of the chalk to pick up the color.

Technique B: Poppin' Pastels
1. Stamp the image with a white Craft Stampin' Pad or VersaMark® ink pad
2. Use sponge daubers to apply the pastel color directly to the ink.
3. Blow off any excess powder. (Repeat this process if you are using this technique with a Two-Step Stampin' set.)

Technique C:Background Pastels
1. Rub a neutral color cardstock so the cardstock is covered with pastel.
2. Using a ruler and eraser, erase stripes of the pastels leaving a striped background. You could also use lids for circles, etc.

Technique D:Reverse Poppin’ Pastels
1. Rub cardstock (dark colors work best for this technique) with pastels.
2. Ink up your stamp with Versamark® and stamp over the pastels. This will PULL the pastels off the cardstock, leaving a crisp picture of the stamped image.

QUICK TIPS
1. To avoid smearing, gently dab the chalk rather than rubbing it across the image.
2. The eraser is great for removing excess pastels.

SEND TWO CARDS FOR THE CMC CARD MINISTRY AND GET YOUR NAME IN A DRAWING EVERY MONTH! DRAWING WILL BE HELD THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH.

PROJECT CORNER - PUNCHES
Here’s a cute little project that anyone can do! I saw this on the SU website and just had to make one. Isn’t he just adorable?


Items Used to Make the Punched Owl Card
• Big Shot
• Top Note Die
• 1 3/8” Circle Punch
• 1 ¼” Circle Punch
• 1” Circle Punch
• Scalloped Oval Punch
• Spiral Punch
• 5 Star Punch
• Smarty Pants Stamp Set
• Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Basic Black, Summer Sun & Whisper White Cardstock
• Chocolate Chip Marker or Ink
• Sponge
• NOTE: If you have a stamp or die of a branch you could place this on the bottom for him to “perch” on. I thought if it AFTER I made him! That would look adorable!

1. Take a 5 ½ x 4 ¼ piece of Chocolate Chip, place on the top of the Top Note die and run through the Big Shot.
2. Cut the Top Note in ½ at the points. Place the first ½ on the bottom of the card with the flat side toward the bottom.
3. Punch out your body details – Creamy Caramel w/ 1 3/8” and Scalloped Oval, Whisper White w/ 1 ¼”, Basic Black w/ 1” circle, Summer Sun w/ 5 Star.
4. Cut off one tip of the star for the beak and glue the very edge to the bottom of the flat side of the 2nd Top Note (or it can be placed on the Top Note after you place the eyes).
5. Glue the 2nd Top Note over the one on the card front. Make sure to leave the “points” up to separate the body from the head.
6. Layer the eyes and place on the head as shown.
7. Stamp “Be Yourself” in Chocolate Chip on the oval and sponge the edges with Chocolate Chip. Glue onto the body.
8. Punch a strip of Creamy Caramel and cut into sections for the feet. Tape onto the bottom.

See….cute, simple and adorable! What child wouldn’t LOVE getting this little guy in the mail? This could easily be one of the projects for a mom and me stamp camp for children ages 4-10. Please note that a mom and me day will involve the parents of the children too…a great way to network with other moms/grandmas/aunts, etc.

Newsletter for June 2009

School is out and it’s time to think of the summer months ahead and what to do you your children during this time. Why not start them scrapbooking their summer? What a great way for you to show your love of stamping and scrapbooking by sharing it with the ones you love! Want to know how? Host a Mom & Me scrap camp in your home with your friends and their children. I will share some easy layouts that kids can do and they will feel great at what they are able to accomplish and their individual personalities will be capture in their own books. Afraid of the cost? We can make really simple, easy to assemble scrapbooks without the binders! Call today to schedule your Mom & Me scrap camp today! Boys and girls alike can enjoy this fun and creative outlet.

The Retirement List is Here!
The retirement list is out for the final month of the SU! year. You will find it attached to this newsletter.
MY INCENTIVE: For every THREE items you buy, you can get 20% off the FOURTH item (of equal or lesser value). The last day to purchase the retiring sets will be June 30 so order yours today!

Pre-Order your 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog Today!
SU has decided to go back to one catalog a year! You can pre-order your catalog now! $6 will hold your catty when they arrive! Call today to reserve yours!

Mom & Me Scrap Camp
I will come into your home to do a scrap camp for your child and his/her friends and moms. Cost will be $15 per mom/child (additional children $5 each). Each person will make a cute scrapbook using our Top Notez die cut and the Big Shot, designer series paper, and Simply Scrappin’ kits that I have available. These cute scrapbooks are perfect to fit in backpacks to share with friends and purses for grandmas!

June Stamp Camp
Do you struggle with layout ideas for cards? This class will be a little different as we use two sets, three layouts and four colors to create a cute melange of ten cards! The class will cost $10 for 10 cards and will be June 20 in my home. Call today to reserve your spot!

Stamp Camp Kits for Sale
~ Costs per kit are $7.50 without stamping or $10.00 with stamping completed, including directions. Shipping is not included (will ship Priority Mail).
~ April’s Fifth Avenue Floral SC – 10 cards using the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set.
~ May’s 3-D Stamp Camp – Candleholder using Décor Elements, Hodge Podge necklace, Tri-Shutter card, Top Notez die cut purse scrapbook and envelope scrapbook.

Calendar of Events
June 6 ~ Ladies Breakfast at De Dutchmen in Mendon at 9 am
June 6 ~ AFTERNOON OPEN FOR BOOKING
June 12 ~ JoDean’s 5-4-$5 at 6:30 pm ~ Call me for details
June 13 ~ AFTERNOON OPEN FOR BOOKING
June 19 ~ Card Ministry/Craft Night at Crossroads Missionary Church at 6:30 pm
June 20 ~ 2-3-4 Stamp Camp at my home at 12 noon ~ $10
June 26 ~ EVENING OPEN FOR BOOKING
June 27 ~ Afternoon of play at Diane’s at 1 pm…bring along your play things and I will have a couple of odd and end projects to do. J No purchase necessary!


Creative Corner
We did this necklace at the May 3-D stamp camp and I wanted to share it with you all! It was so much fun to do something different!

Hodge Podge Necklace
Cardstock – Natural Ivory (1 ½ x 2, 1 ½ x 1 ½);
Inks – Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red;
Stamps – Fresh Cuts
Accessories – Hodge Podge piece, brad, Flower Fushion 2,
Micro Beads, Crystal Effects, Designer Label punch, glue dots,
jewelry wire, Filigree Designer brads, Pretties kit, scissors, ribbon

1. Stamp the background with the large stamp in chocolate chip.
2. Stamp the leaf randomly in kiwi kiss.
3. Punch out the background using Designer Label punch.
4. Stamp the flower in riding hood red on smaller piece of natural ivory.
5. Cut around flower, punch hole and add brad.
6. Attach to punched background with glue dot.
7. Glue punched background into hodge podge piece using crystal effects.
8. Allow to dry.
9. Add crystal effects to front and cover with micro beads.
10. Allow to dry.
11. Using jewelry wire, run through bottom hole of hodge podge piece.
12. Thread both wire ends through small filligree brad top, pearl (from Pretties
Kit), chocolate flower (from Felt Fushion 2 kit) and crystal (from Pretties kit).
triple tie a knot in the end and clip close.
13. Run ribbon through top hole and add a large filligree brad top. (You can use bead chain for this instead and tie a small ribbon through the hole. I couldn’t find any to use so used the ribbon instead. You could also purchase a plain necklace at WalMart to put this on.)
14. It’s ready to wear!

On mine I wrote be happy in black but it’s hard to read through the beads so I would suggest not doing this. L

You can use ANY of the hodge podge pieces to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings. I plan on making more to give out at gifts to family members for birthdays, etc. It’s a cute and inexpensive gift for those you love as well! If you would like to purchase one let me know. I will be selling them for $7.50 each (necklaces only at this point). You can ask for specific colors but be aware of the colors available in the Felt Fushion kits (Only Orange, Olive Green, Pink Passion, Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink).

Times are Tough
As the SU year comes to an end it has been rough for everyone this past year. Just to keep you up dated, SU has had a reduction in staffing due to the slow down in this rough economy. Shelli was sad to announce the downsizing within the company from the top down. I know that my family has been personally affected by this crisis with lay offs – James for four months, Travis permanently and now me (minimum of two weeks, could be longer depending on GM). Please be aware that with tough times come tough decisions. I will no longer be handing out Customer/ Hostess Punch cards until the economy turns around. I will honor any that you may have in process. Please understand, this decision doesn’t come lightly but, with the loss of sales and income, it’s become necessary to take this step.

The Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion

June 1-30, 2009

***Hostesses who hold a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.
***Hostesses who hold a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

Awards amounts do not increase above the $400 workshop mark.
You can order online and get the same freebies!
You must meet the minimum before taxes and shipping.

2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog

The new catalog will be released July 1st!

Reserve yours now for $6 and receive a coupon for $6 in merchandise your first workshop!

Retirement List Out Monday!

I will try to get this posted Monday or Tuesday if at all possible! I will also send you a list of the stamps I will be selling July 1st from the list! If you want to purchase any of the sets that I may have send me an email so I can send you the list! I will then put a "HOLD" on that set for you until July!

Soooo behind!

I realize that I am SOOOO behind! I was laid off for two weeks with no access to a computer unless I went to town! Thank God I go back on Monday! WOOHOO!

I do have some pictures to share but will need to save them to a flash drive to post. I never think about bringing the thing with me when I come in.

I will also be posting the June newsletter next week so come back and check it out!

We made the cutest necklace using the Hodge Podge hardware set and I can't wait to share it with you!

Also been going to FitZone for Women...lost 5 pounds and several inches in the month I have been going. When I went to Dr's appt a couple of weeks ago I had lost 9 pounds in two months. The one thing I am doing different is watching WHAT I eat and WHEN I eat. Keeping an online food journal on SparkPeople has also kept me accountable for what I am eating...trying to keep between 1300-1600 calories a day with 75-100 grams of protein!

WaterColor Stamp Camp March 2009

Here is a peek of the projects we did in March at Stamp Camp. :o) Enjoy!

The month started off as "Simply Scrappin' kit" but as I worked with my kit of choice for the month I really struggled with putting together cards that I liked so the last minute I changed my mind. I designed and prepped for this stamp camp in less than three hours. Must have been a God thing! :o

We used watercolor paper on all the cards with watercolor crayons and either blender pens or aqua painters. I love the way they turned out!

The weekly calendar was a CASE. We had went to a women's retreat at a near by church and one of the sessions to choose from was SU! demo...of course, I am going to that! :) She demoed the calendar using an 8 1/2 x 11 frame.

I will post directions etc later. Come back soon! I will also post last month's stamp camp - Fifth Avenue Floral! :)

Been a LONG time!

Due to the economical downturn in our home, we let our internet go as a cost save. Hopefully things will be up and going again quickly now that James is back to work! Yoohoo! It's been four months since he was laid off and he went back to work yesterday.

I will have to take some pics of the current things we have worked on, save to a jump drive and update my site during lunch! :o)

What's happening in our little corner of the world?

My mom, son and I all joined a 12 week weight loss challenge. We are starting week four now. Last week for me was a BAD week; birthday, sick for two days, out to eat ALL day Sunday and Mother-Daughter banquet...needless to say the scale showed it. However, I brushed myself off and back on track today!

I joined FitZone. I need to get this weight off and since I had to start ALL over with teh six month weight loss management thing again I decided I am NOT going to just sit still and not do anything. Granted, it's going to tighten the budget but that just means that I pack my lunch and eat breakfast at home (which is better for you anyway!).

James has two books published and is about 2/3 of the way thru book three in the series. Not selling as he wished it did but they told him from the beginning that it will take a while. He also became a certified personal trainer during his lay-off.

My daughter and her three children are moving to Louisiana next Saturday! I'm gonna cry and pout! Imagine them 1000 miles away. WWAAAHHHH!

Elimination of Double Sided Stamps

The current stamps sets that are double-sided will remain so for the life of the set.

There is one set in the occasions mini that is also coming out double-sided (which was in production before this decision was made).

The exception to the rule will be alphabet sets and sets that come as part of a kit.

Change in Catalog Program Announced

Shelli announced during a teleconference that we will be going back to an annual catalog. This will become effective in July of 2009.

How does this mean?

• Beginning in July 2009, we will go back to an annual catalog.
• The US Hispanic supplement will also become an annual catalog.
• The Décor Elements catalog will continue to be separate from the Idea Book & Catalog, and will come out twice a year.
• The mini catalog program will change to include three mini catalogs a year, each lasting for four months.

The mini catalogs will have a small selection of hostess sets available also so this will give you more of a choice when hosting a workshop / outside party.

This change comes from feedback on the current catalog program by both demonstrators and you, the customer.

New Occasions Mini is coming soon!

I got a SNEAK PEEK at the mini today...and just when I thought I had my spending under control!

The Occasions Mini will run from April 1-June 30, 2009.

However...beginning March 1, YOU will have the opportunity to buy a few select sneak peek products from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

These items--including an Easter stamp set and two all-occasion stamp sets with Easter images--which will give you the opportunity to plan for your Easter crafting.

Watch for more info to come! :o) Nothing like a TEASER huh????

CARD & SCRAPBOOK KITS FOR SALE!

Card Kits – Enough pre-cut cardstock and emellies for 10 cards, including envelopes and directions for $15.00, which includes shipping. These will be available every other month beginning in February. I will also give you a list of alternative stamp sets.

Scrapbook Kits – Enough pre-cut cardstock and embellies to do a 2-page spread (12 x 12), with directions for $9.00, which includes shipping. These kits will be available every other month beginning in March. March’s kit will be Easter related. I will also give you a list of alternative stamp sets.

3-D Kits – Enough card stock and embellies to make one 3-D item for $8.00, which includes shipping. These kits will be seasonal and will be in line with a SU! promotional. They could be from a gift bag to a box, to a moving card, etc.

All orders and payments must be received by the 10th of the month. The kits will be mailed by the 15th of the month. Please send the attached order form with your money. If you would like more than one let me know and I will send you additional order forms OR you can print them online at http://stampingwiththeresa.blogspot.com in the upper left hand corner!

PROMOTIONS

STAMPIN’ UP! PROMOTIONS:
FREE CATALOG!
Promotion Dates: February 1 - April 30, 2009
Customers can receive a free Idea Book & Catalog by placing an order online and choosing a demonstrator, or by placing an online order through a demonstrator's DBWS.

SALE-A-BRATION!
Customer Order Dates: February 1 - March 31, 2009
Our Sale-A-Bration promotion gives reason for everyone to celebrate! Order $50, get a free set (one free for EVERY $50). Host a $350 workshop, get a FREE set. Sign up as a demo, get ANY set from the 2009 Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog.

MY PROMOTIONS:
EARN FREE SHIPPING
Promotion Dates: February 1-February 28, 2009
Host a workshop at $150 and get 50% off shipping. Host a workshop at or over $300 and get FREE shipping.

EARN FREE DESIGNER PAPER
Promotion Dates: February 1-Febraury 28, 2009
Order three packages of Designer Paper and get one of equal of lesser value FREE.

UPCOMING CLASSES, EVENTS AND DEADLINES

THERESA CATES 269-689-7006 TCATES@LPEMAIL.COM HTTP://STAMPINGWITHTHERESA.BLOGSPOT.COM HTTP://THERESACATES.STAMPINUP.NET

FEBRUARY 20 - OPEN CRAFT NIGHT AT CROSSROADS MISSIONARY CHURCH – 6:30-8:30 PM (TIME MAY BE EXTENDED) – BRING ANYTHING YOU WISH TO WORK ON (STAMPING, SCRAPBOOKING, QUILTING, ETC) FOR THE EVENING AND A FINGER FOOD TO SHARE.

FEBRUARY 27 – REGISTRATION AND MONEY DUE FOR MARCH STAMP CAMP. RSVP BY LETTER, PHONE OR EMAIL DUE FOR MARCH TECHNIQUE CLASS.

MARCH 6 – TECHNIQUE CLASS - $5.00 - WE WILL BE DOING FIVE SAMPLES OF ONE TECHNIQUE EACH MONTH. YOU WILL GET DIRECTIONS AND FIVE CARDS TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU ONCE WE ARE DONE. RSVP ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE– ROOM FOR 8 ONLY.

MARCH 20 – OPEN CRAFT NIGHT AT CROSSROADS MISSIONARY CHURCH – 6:30-8:30 PM (TIME MAY BE EXTENDED) – BRING ANYTHING YOU WISH TO WORK ON (STAMPING, SCRAPBOOKING, QUILTING, ETC) FOR THE EVENING AND A FINGER FOOD TO SHARE.

MARCH 21 – STAMP CAMP AT THERESA’S –$10 – WE WILL BE MAKING 2 CARDS AND SCRAPBOOK PAGES USING THE SUNSHINE GARDEN SIMPLE SCRAPPIN’ KIT AND SOME OF THE “PRETTIES” FROM THE PRETTIES KIT. RSVP BY SENDING IN REGISTRATION AND MONEY BY FEBRUARY 27, 2009. YOUR MONEY WILL HOLD YOUR SEAT! ROOM FOR 8 SO GET YOUR REGISTRATION IN EARLY!

MARCH 27 - REGISTRATION AND MONEY DUE FOR APRIL STAMP CAMP. RSVP BY LETTER, PHONE OR EMAIL DUE FOR APRIL TECHNIQUE CLASS.

APRIL 3 - TECHNIQUE CLASS - $5.00 - WE WILL BE DOING FIVE SAMPLES OF ONE TECHNIQUE EACH MONTH. YOU WILL GET DIRECTIONS AND FIVE CARDS TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU ONCE WE ARE DONE. RSVP ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE– ROOM FOR 8 ONLY.

APRIL 17 - OPEN CRAFT NIGHT AT CROSSROADS MISSIONARY CHURCH – 6:30-8:30 PM (TIME MAY BE EXTENDED) – BRING ANYTHING YOU WISH TO WORK ON (STAMPING, SCRAPBOOKING, QUILTING, ETC) FOR THE EVENING AND A FINGER FOOD TO SHARE.

APRIL 18 - STAMP CAMP AT THERESA’S –$25 – WE WILL BE LEARNING SOME NEW DECORATING USING THE NEW DÉCOR ELEMENTS! WE WILL BE DECORATING A MIRROR AND FRAME. RSVP BY SENDING IN REGISTRATION AND MONEY BY MARCH 27, 2009. YOUR MONEY WILL HOLD YOUR SEAT! ROOM FOR 8 SO GET YOUR REGISTRATION IN EARLY!

APRIL 30 - REGISTRATION AND MONEY DUE FOR APRIL STAMP CAMP. REGISTRATION AND MONEY DUE FOR APRIL TECHNIQUE CLASS.

Masculine Card Swap - Feb '09

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Nature Silhouettes

Paper: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red

Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Rising hood Red, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Big Shot, Big Shot Top Notez, Riding Hood Red ribbon, Tag corner punch, Paper snips, Tombow adhesive I always run of out masculine cards so when I got an email inviting me to play of course I jumped on it. This has been a rough week with almost continuous back pain so hubby helped me out as best as he could. :) The hostess said no birthdays or Valentine's...either thank yous or no sayings. I decided to go no sayings so they could add their own. I'm pleased with the look!

More snow today....

Will it ever end? I woke up this morning to at least 2" on the porch, walkway and truck. When I got home at noon I shoveled the porch and steps while James shoveled the path and end ot the driveway. I bet there was at least 3" of new snow today. ***sigh*** I am SO ready for spring to get here!

What have I been working on? I made 24 cards for soldiers, a card for my SS on SCS MM. What do I still need to do? The list is long!

1. Another card for my SS this week!
   
2. Two cards for my SS next month.
3. A shoe box swap for Friday night.
4. My "FAITH" scrapbook page for January.
5. Get February's newsletter doen.
6. Update my blog.

Geez...and when am I supposed to do all this! LMBO

FAITHBOOKING - "FAITH" for January

Just a reminder that January's faithbooking word is FAITH. The end of the month is near. I have mine ready to put together but have not gotten it done. Bad girl! :)

HHN09 - His Holy Name Challenge - Sovereign Wk2

For the second challenge the word was SOVEREIGN. Here is my layout with a closeup of the printed words.



Supplies: Stamps - N/A; Cardstock - Basic Gray, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Candy Lane DPS; Accessories: 1 3/8", 1 1/4", 1" circle punches