Deb Lenox hosted two swaps...a 6x6 scrapbook layout swap and a Holiday Mini swap.
Thursday, November 27
Some samples from our latest 5-4-5 and 10-4-10...
I don't have a sample of all ten cards that we did but I do have these!
The 5 for 5 we did 1 each of cards using Lovely As A Tree.
For the 10 for 10 we did 2 each of 5 designs using Deer Friends.
Saturday, September 6
Boy am I behind!
I didn't realize that it had been over three weeks since updating my blog! There are a lot of things happening right now that are keeping me going.
My knee has been just killing me for about 8 weeks or so. I went to my doctor who
diagnosed with severe arthritis and water on the knee about three weeks ago. He sent me to an ortheopedic surgeon for "shots". Well, I went Tuesday and that is NOT what he has in mind! He more than doubled the anti-inflammatory drug to 1000mg a day, Tylenol Arthritis 3X a day and 1500mg a day of gluclosamine. I have to go back for "weight bearing" x-rays. He said there are two things that he is concerned about. #1 being my weight...gotta lose it (like I haven't tried!)....and he is PRO bariatric. Says he has had many cases that have had the surgery and 3/4 of the knee problems went away. #2 is I am WAY too young for a total knee replacement. He also said a lot of people have arthritis and not a lot of pain. There may be tore cartlidge in the knee. Depending on how the meds work and the x-rays he will decide in three weeks what to do...whether to have an MRI done to determine the cartlidge. Some days there is so much pain I just want to sit down and cry! Others it is bearable. We shall see!
I did call up to Borgess Hospital to attend a free bariatric seminar on September 13. When I was talking to Cuz Carol (HI CAROL!) she decided she would go with me. Granted they do it right in her home town but she said she would feel better going with someone she knows. :o) Love you cuz!
Georgia had a bad mammogram a couple of weeks ago. Her doctor called her Wednesday (after being on vacation) and told her she needed to go back in for another mammo and a echogram (or something like that). She in Thursday for that and there is definitely something there. She was hoping to hear from her doctor yesterday but didn't. Now she will have to wait until Monday for anything more on it! Scares her because it was almost a year ago they diagnosed her mom with breast cancer!
We are having a large birthday party this afternoon for two of the four grandchildren. Jasmine turned 7 in August and Trenton will be 6 this month. So we are off to ladies breakfast and then to the birthday party. Then I need to work in the stamp room and prep for next weeks 5-4-5 class.
Oh...last night I did go to Ann's team meeting and we did a shoebox swap. If I have time I will post the cards that we made!
Hugs to all and have a great day!
My knee has been just killing me for about 8 weeks or so. I went to my doctor who
diagnosed with severe arthritis and water on the knee about three weeks ago. He sent me to an ortheopedic surgeon for "shots". Well, I went Tuesday and that is NOT what he has in mind! He more than doubled the anti-inflammatory drug to 1000mg a day, Tylenol Arthritis 3X a day and 1500mg a day of gluclosamine. I have to go back for "weight bearing" x-rays. He said there are two things that he is concerned about. #1 being my weight...gotta lose it (like I haven't tried!)....and he is PRO bariatric. Says he has had many cases that have had the surgery and 3/4 of the knee problems went away. #2 is I am WAY too young for a total knee replacement. He also said a lot of people have arthritis and not a lot of pain. There may be tore cartlidge in the knee. Depending on how the meds work and the x-rays he will decide in three weeks what to do...whether to have an MRI done to determine the cartlidge. Some days there is so much pain I just want to sit down and cry! Others it is bearable. We shall see!
I did call up to Borgess Hospital to attend a free bariatric seminar on September 13. When I was talking to Cuz Carol (HI CAROL!) she decided she would go with me. Granted they do it right in her home town but she said she would feel better going with someone she knows. :o) Love you cuz!
Georgia had a bad mammogram a couple of weeks ago. Her doctor called her Wednesday (after being on vacation) and told her she needed to go back in for another mammo and a echogram (or something like that). She in Thursday for that and there is definitely something there. She was hoping to hear from her doctor yesterday but didn't. Now she will have to wait until Monday for anything more on it! Scares her because it was almost a year ago they diagnosed her mom with breast cancer!
We are having a large birthday party this afternoon for two of the four grandchildren. Jasmine turned 7 in August and Trenton will be 6 this month. So we are off to ladies breakfast and then to the birthday party. Then I need to work in the stamp room and prep for next weeks 5-4-5 class.
Oh...last night I did go to Ann's team meeting and we did a shoebox swap. If I have time I will post the cards that we made!
Hugs to all and have a great day!
Sunday, August 17
Stampin' Up Specials
Never-Before-Seen Stamps, Never-Before-Seen Savings
Never before has Stampin' Up! offered a discount on brand-new stamp sets!
From August 11-September 30, enjoy a 15% discount on select brand-new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog--no additional purchase necessary!
| Item # | Page # | Description | Regular Price | Promotional Price |
| 111690 | 32 | Snow Swirled | $24.95 | $21.21 |
| 111586 | 55 | It's a Stretch | $23.95 | $20.36 |
| 111544 | 81 | Putt Putt | $24.95 | $21.21 |
| 111626 | 91 | Eastern Blooms | $21.95 | $18.66 |
| 111672 | 98 | Pocket Silhouettes | $18.95 | $16.11 |
| 111710 | 101 | Upsy Daisy | $18.95 | $16.11 |
| 111556 | 109 | Under the Stars | $29.95 | $25.46 |
| 111644 | 145 | Heard from the Heart | $22.95 | $19.51 |
| 111570 | 157 | Contempo Alphabet | $40.95 | $34.81 |
| 109381 | 23 | Felicidades Siempre* | $17.95 | $15.26 |
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Becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator has never been easier! From August 11 through October 11, you can choose from three different Starter Kits* with three different focuses, depending on your interests--and each one is only $99!
Stamp-Focused Starter Kit
| Fun & Fast Notes stamp set | p. 67 |
| Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") | p. 163 |
| Bold Brights card stock assortment (8-1/2" x 11") | p. 164 |
| Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad | p. 163 |
| SNAIL Adhesive | p. 191 |
Scrapbook-Focused Starter Kit
| Contempo Alphabet stamp set | p. 157 |
| Simply Scrappin' Petal Party | p. 175 |
| Pixie Pink Classic Stampin' Pad | p. 164 |
| Inspired by Nature stamp set | p. 100 |
| Chocolate Classic Ff Décor Elements | See Décor Elements brochure |
| Medium Chocolate Long Stem Silhouettes Décor Elements | See Décor Elements brochure |
| Décor Elements Applicator | See Décor Elements brochure |
| Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad | p. 162 |
*Each kit also includes the same business supplies that are found in the standard Starter Kit (the Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit also includes 25 Décor Elements brochures). While all items in the Starter Kits are recommended, a new demonstrator may substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.
If you want even more product, select our standard $199 Starter Kit during this promotion and get a stamp set of your choice from the catalog for free--up to a $41.95 value!
August 5-4-5 Cards
This month we used the following...
Stamp Set: Land That I Love
Cardstock: More Mustard, Sage Shadow, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Natural Ivory
Inks: More Mustard, Sage Shadow, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Real Rust
Accessories: Silver brads, 1/16" punch, Photo Corner punch, sponge
Techniques: Sponging, collaging, tearing, color blocking
Stamp Set: Land That I Love
Cardstock: More Mustard, Sage Shadow, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Natural Ivory
Inks: More Mustard, Sage Shadow, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Real Rust
Accessories: Silver brads, 1/16" punch, Photo Corner punch, sponge
Techniques: Sponging, collaging, tearing, color blocking
July Round Robin Card
Awesome job girls!
Stamp Sets: Garden Silhouettes, On Angel's Wings
Cardstock: Whisper White, Hunter Green, Rose Red (?)
Ink: Certainly Celery, Rose Red (?), Pretty in Pink, Handsome Hunter
Accessories: Sponge, Ice Stickles, Notched punch
Stamp Sets: Garden Silhouettes, On Angel's Wings
Cardstock: Whisper White, Hunter Green, Rose Red (?)
Ink: Certainly Celery, Rose Red (?), Pretty in Pink, Handsome Hunter
Accessories: Sponge, Ice Stickles, Notched punch
Gotta love it!
Love the new colors! These were the three items we made at Carol's workshop using new colors, new stamp sets and new designer series paper!
Stamp Sets: Heard from the Heart, Happiness Always
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Bella Rose DS
Inks: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Sponge, Scallop Edge punch
Technique: Masking, Sponging, Two-Step Stamping
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Bella Rose DS
Inks: Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: Sponge, Scallop Edge punch
Technique: Masking, Sponging, Two-Step Stamping
Stamp Sets: Heard from the Heart, Deer Friends
Cardstock: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss,
Tangerine Tango, Bella Rose DS
Inks: Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango
Accessories: 1 1/4", 1 3/8" circle punches, scallop punches
Tangerine Tango, Bella Rose DS
Inks: Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango
Accessories: 1 1/4", 1 3/8" circle punches, scallop punches
Stamp Sets: N/A
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette,
Whisper White, Bella Rose DC
Inks: N/A
Accessories: Computer printed verse, Scallop Edge punch
Whisper White, Bella Rose DC
Inks: N/A
Accessories: Computer printed verse, Scallop Edge punch
Wednesday, July 23
SO EXCITED! SO MANY NEW THINGS HAPPENIN'!
Here is a list of some of the latest things happenin' with SU!
- We now accept credit cards for orders! Yeah baby...this is something that seemed to bite me in the butt when I first started. People wanted to pay with CC and I had to tell them no. :o( But now we can!
- SU and Scotch Brand have created a venture! Some of the Scotch Brand items will have featured SU projects on them which directs people to the SU website and hopefully to a demo.
- We now carry Decor Elements, a self-adhesive die cut that you put on your walls, mirrors, windows, etc. to "doll" up that area!
- ALL new stamp sets will be DIE CUT! No more trimming before mounting (the old sets will need to be trimmed yet.)
- Get the discontinued accessories list here....discounted accessories list here (25% off selected accessories)...and the retiring stamp set list here.
- JUST ANNOUNCED....customers will be able to order on line through the customer website/demonstrator websites! WOW!
Sunday, July 13
This months Five for $5 class
We used the Inspiration Sheet for "Sketch an Event" for the basis of the cards this month. The stamp set we actually used was "Time Well Spent" and the colors we used were Cool Caribbean, Marigold Morning, Cranberry Crisp, Wild Wasibi and Whisper White. We also used silver brads in place of the eyelets. Enjoy!
If you would like to join us for Five for $5 we meet in my home the second Friday of every month at 7 pm. If you would like to do the cards but can't come, RSVP one week in advance, send me a check and I will email you a set with typed directions for each card!
P.S. The camera didn't take very good pictures! :o( They are rather dull looking next to real life! :o)
If you would like to join us for Five for $5 we meet in my home the second Friday of every month at 7 pm. If you would like to do the cards but can't come, RSVP one week in advance, send me a check and I will email you a set with typed directions for each card!
P.S. The camera didn't take very good pictures! :o( They are rather dull looking next to real life! :o)
Friday, July 4
Where has time gone?
Wow! It's been a long time! I can't believe how fast the summer is going. We have been busy.
Last week (June 23-26) was VBS at the church. I went to work an hour earlier every day to be able to get to the church before 5 pm. I was in charge of putting together a nightly slide show of pictures taken by the two main characters of the "pirates". The theme was "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" from the Veggie Tales. James was in charge of the stage design and room designs. He worked every Saturday for eight weeks and every day of VBS to change out the rooms everyday.
Friday night we had an adult get together at a church member's home for soup and salad. The girls sat in the "den" and sang karoke, the guys sat in the living room and chatted while the young adults sat outside chatting. It was a very nice night fellowshipping with other believers.
Saturday God's Royal Hat Stampers (my official Red Hat Society group) went to Shipshewana and Middlebury for the day. Needless to say we spent the day shopping where I spent way too much money! I came home with a satisified tired feeling but happy and glowing in my spirit with the day spent with my friends.
I took vacation this week and have been TRYING to clean out my stamp room! LOL Of course, my kids have other plans! Tuesday I had to take the two middle grandchildren to the dentist then run the dad to Three Rivers. Wednesday I worked on my Bible Study for Wednesday night and then worked a little in the stamp room. Thursday we spent the day at my daughters as Mother Nature took down the electricity in our area for Wednesday evening and most of Thursday. When I came home last night I just felt overwhelmed when I walked into the stamp room and didn't do much at all. Today I spent some time on line working on websites and looking for a couple of things for my friend Georgia and my mom. Now I NEED to get off my duff and get it done!
Hopefully some time this weekend I can download some of the recent cards we have been making.
Have a happy and safe 4th of July!
TTNF!
Theresa
Last week (June 23-26) was VBS at the church. I went to work an hour earlier every day to be able to get to the church before 5 pm. I was in charge of putting together a nightly slide show of pictures taken by the two main characters of the "pirates". The theme was "The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" from the Veggie Tales. James was in charge of the stage design and room designs. He worked every Saturday for eight weeks and every day of VBS to change out the rooms everyday.
Friday night we had an adult get together at a church member's home for soup and salad. The girls sat in the "den" and sang karoke, the guys sat in the living room and chatted while the young adults sat outside chatting. It was a very nice night fellowshipping with other believers.
Saturday God's Royal Hat Stampers (my official Red Hat Society group) went to Shipshewana and Middlebury for the day. Needless to say we spent the day shopping where I spent way too much money! I came home with a satisified tired feeling but happy and glowing in my spirit with the day spent with my friends.
I took vacation this week and have been TRYING to clean out my stamp room! LOL Of course, my kids have other plans! Tuesday I had to take the two middle grandchildren to the dentist then run the dad to Three Rivers. Wednesday I worked on my Bible Study for Wednesday night and then worked a little in the stamp room. Thursday we spent the day at my daughters as Mother Nature took down the electricity in our area for Wednesday evening and most of Thursday. When I came home last night I just felt overwhelmed when I walked into the stamp room and didn't do much at all. Today I spent some time on line working on websites and looking for a couple of things for my friend Georgia and my mom. Now I NEED to get off my duff and get it done!
Hopefully some time this weekend I can download some of the recent cards we have been making.
Have a happy and safe 4th of July!
TTNF!
Theresa
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