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Bloggers Challenge #53 - Fabulous Flowers by Stampin' Up!

This week's challenge was fun and bright!  We were to do a resist technique and we just did this in my Technique Club! There are new clubs forming in July.  Come join us and learn new techniques each month!  We can do it by mail too!  Just shoot me an email for details.

All supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamp set:  Fabulous Flowers - LOVE the big Flower in this set.  Way to go Stampin' Up!

Cardstock:  Only Orange, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Whisper White

Inks:  Real Red, Only Orange, Gable Green, Orchid Opulence, Yo Yo Yellow, Basic Black, Versa Mark

Accessories:Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Ribbon, Stampin' Write Marker

My Stampin Up SALE

Specials are only available thru Jeannette Swain, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator

UPDATE!  The Winner of the Hostess set was Christine Winfield and for the free merchandise, Frances English won!  Woo hoo for you!! WIN FREE STUFF! On June 25th I will be placing a MYSTERY HOSTESS ORDER* The "Mystery" is that after all the orders are received 2 (or possibly 3 depending on sales) people will be chosen at random to be the MYSTERY HOSTESS, and they will win some awesome FREE HOSTESS BENEFITS!! The best part is you don't even have to host a party in your home! This is how it works: You will get ONE ticket for each of the following: Every $25 you spend in catalog merchandise (that isn't retired) Every retired stamp set you purchase (Make sure to check out my retired stamp special) You will get TWO tickets for: Booking a workshop (firm date) for July You will get THREE tickets for: Booking a workshop (firm date) for July or August when you email me your order You will get EIGHT tickets for: Signing up to be a demonstrator (you must sign up by June 25th.  My code is "Stampin Up") On June 26th, I will total up all the orders received, and draw 2 tickets.   If, for example, all the orders come to $200.00, then: The first person drawn, will get to choose the FREE LEVEL 1 HOSTESS STAMP SET from pages 19- 21 The second person drawn, will get to choose $20.00 in FREE MERCHANDISE (this is based on the total orders) YAY for YOU!   Orders are due by Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 8 pm EST to be entered into the drawing. Winners will be announced via email no later than the 26th of June.   Don't forget to order the other supplies you may need: Designer Series Paper, Simply Scrappin Kits, In Color paper, ribbon and re-inkers.  These will go super quick once the Retired Accessories list posts on July 12th.  Why take the chance?  Order them now!    Email me today with your order for your chance to win FREE products!   *all orders combined must be over $150 for FREE Hostess Sets and Merchandise to be given away. All orders must be paid in advance with a credit card.  This offer only valid thru Jeannette Swain, Independent Stampin Up! Demonstrator. WAIT!  There's MORE!  SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE   The Stampin' Up! Retired List is here and I've got to admit, there are a few surprises for me.  Take a look and see for yourself. Link to view the Retired Stamp Sets The Retired List Alphabetically The Retired List by Catalog Page Now is the time to order those stamp sets that you've been wanting but just haven't ordered.  Once these sets are gone, they're gone for good.  So, to help you with your list, I'm having a SALE! Now, thru June 30, 2008 @ 9 pm EST, order 3 stamp sets from the Stampin Up Spring Summer 2008 Retired List and get the 4th stamp set 1/2 off!  Yes, I said 1/2 off!  (4th set at equal or lesser value.)  This sale is only available thru me, Jeannette Swain, YOUR Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. So, don't hesitate.  Take a look, make that list and email me your order to me today! The fine print:  Shipping and taxes still apply.  Offer expires June 30, 2008 @ 9 pm EST. SAVE OVER $10 with the eScape Bundle!  Put down the phone, turn off  the computer, and break free  from the 'e'! Remember when you got  letters in your mailbox instead of your inbox? On June 25, 2008, Stampin' Up! is taking the day to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. I invite you to eScape with me throughout the month of June! eScape by selecting one of the following:  Purchase eScape Bundle   Take advantage of the 25 percent discount by purchasing the eScape bundle and have convenient home delivery. (click on products to view in our online catalog)   Description Page Number Price Circle of Friendship stamp set p. 143 $17.95 Love Notes assortment p. 167 $8.95 Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad p. 165 $5.25 Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon p. 191 $7.95 Total (non-bundled)    $40.10 eScape Bundle price    $30.00    Attend an Event or Host your Own!     Reconnect with your "wireless network" by attending an eScape event or hosting one of your own with your friends.    When you host an eScape with me, not only will you and your friends have a wonderful time, you'll receive a free copy of our idea book & catalog, and with qualifying workshop sales, you'll also earn free products available only to our hostesses. I can't wait to show you these gorgeous hostess-only products and help you eScape from the 'e'.       WHAT A CONCEPT!      Help your friends to eScape too! Invite them over for a "wireless" get-together and connect face-to-face!     Whether you purchase the bundle for a 25% savings or you attend one of my events or host your own, you'll make beautiful cards to send to your loved ones. Take some time in June to unplug, un-connect and unwind and join us in sending handmade cards the old fashioned way. Because Grandma isn't on your buddy list! FRESH CUTS SNEAK PEEK Announcing the Fresh Cut Sneak Peek Promotion Dates: June 1-30, 2008 Promotion details: From June 1-30, Stampin' Up! is providing an advance purchase opportunity for the Fresh Cut stamp set (#111634) and coordinating Fresh-Cut Notes (#111882). These two products will be included in the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog. Customers: Purchase the sneak peek Fresh Cut stamp set and add on the coordinating Fresh-Cut Notes for just $5. Hostesses: Hold a $400 workshop, and receive the Fresh Cut stamp set and coordinating Fresh-Cut Notes FREE! The stamp set is beautiful and the notes are really fun!  The petals pop out and opens a whole lot of design ideas!  Contact me today to order your Fresh Cuts today! UPCOMING EVENTS, STAMP CAMPS & CLASSES!   Bali Breeze Purse and Card Kit Available   This fabulous and fun to make kit is available to you!  Click here to go to my blog for details and to order your kit today!     Or you can order it here by clicking the Paypal site.  Postage is extra.       $25        10-10-20   Saturday, July 12  Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Sully   Come make 10 cards that take 10 minutes or less for $20! (Well, the $20 is the earlybird price) You can't buy a card for that and these are better than any Hallmark out there 'cause they are made by YOU! Earlybird registration RSVP deadline is June 28th  July 7th. After the 28th, the price goes up to $30 so register early and SAVE!   Supplies needed: scissors, adhesive, stamp cleaner & mist.  Earlybird $20       New Stamp Clubs forming!    Need an excuse to stamp once a month?  Then join one of my clubs!  We learn something new at each meeting and each member gets a turn at being the hostess!  You know what that means - FREE product!   Choose from the Scrapbooking Club $5 per meeting, or the Technique Club.    Next Club meeting is July 21st at 7 PM   Join us.  You'll be glad you did!   For details, click here.   It's Coming!  Preorder your copy of the NEW Fall/Winter 2008 Idea Book and Catalog!   I'm taking preorders for the New Fall/Winter Idea Book and Catalog and only charging my cost during the preorder period.  To get your copy, you can preorder it for $5 for pickup or 9.95 for it to ship to you.  Preorder offer ends July 20.   Want one for free?  Join one of my clubs, host a party or join my team.    $5    Carousel Purse Memory Book  Saturday, July 12 1:00 - 3:00 PM Sully    Come make this cleaver memory book! You will truly "oh and ah" over this one. Guaranteed! For details, visit my website   RSVP by June 25th in order for products to arrive in time.     $35       SAVE THE DATE!  NEW CATTY KICKOFF!   Saturday, August 9th 1:00 - 3:00 PM  FREE! Sully     Come take a peek at the New Fall Winter Idea Book and Catalog and see what I've brought back from Convention. Door prizes and FREE Make & Take! More details to come.       I'll also have a Stamp Camp and will have details coming after July 1st.  Stay tuned!    Post a comment somewhere on my blog by Wednesday, June 25 and I'll put your name in a drawing for a free pack of Love & Happiness Rub ons!

Bad Day - Comic Relief

You know, we've all had days when it just gets to us.  Check out this video when you do and catch a giggle.  Remember, you never know when you'll be on video taking out your aggressions on your computer or fellow co-worker!  LOL  Enjoy!

Bloggers Challenge - Week 52 - Stampin' Up! "Lovely As A Tree" Masculine Card

This week, we were to do a masculine card.  We don't do many of these, however, they are fun to do and hey, guys like to get cards too!  This week I used a classic Stampin' Up! stamp set that should be in every stampers collection.  It's Lovely As a Tree which can be found on page 98 of the Spring Summer 2008 Collection.

Stamp Sets Used:  Stampin Up's Lovely As a Tree, Weathered (it's on the Retired List), Sincere Salutations

Ink:  Basic Black, Versamark, Mellow Moss

Cardstock:  Chocolate Chip, Bordering Blue, Mellow Moss, Real Rust, Whisper White

Accessories:  Black Embossing Powder, Heat Gun

Bloggers Challenge - Week 51 - Stampin Up's Fast & Fun Notes

Okay, I'm late but posted!  I've had this in my head since last week and have finally had time to put the rubber to the ink and get it done.  This week's challenge was to use Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore and Pink.  This is what I came up with and am really happy with the way it turned out.

All supplies are by Stampin' Up!

Stamp Sets Used:  Fast & Fun Notes (pg. 54).  This is a GREAT all purpose set! Canvas, Polka Dot

Cardstock:  Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Regal Rose, Whisper White

Accessories:  Regal Rose 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, White Eyelets, Stampin' Dimensionals, Cropadile, Mat Pack,Stampin' Write Markers.

To make this card take on a 3 D effect, I stamped the image twice and cut out the cake in the forefront. I then used Stampin Up! Dimensionals to pop it up! 

Enjoy!

Charlie Bit Me - Comic Relief

While vendoring at Mirella's Weekend Memories Crop this weekend, she showed me this video.  Oh, did we laugh!  This video is well deserving of a spot in the comic relief category.

Enjoy!

The Stampin' Up! Retired List is Here and I'm having a SALE!

The Stampin' Up! Retired List is here and I've got to admit, there are a few surprises for me.  Take a look and see for yourself.

The Retired List Alphabetically

The Retired List by Catalog Page

Now is the time to order those stamp sets that you've been wanting but just haven't ordered.  Once these sets are gone, they're gone for good.  So, to help you with your list, I'm having a SALE!

Now, thru June 30, 2008 @ 9 pm EST, order 3 stamp sets from the Stampin Up Spring Summer 2008 Retired List and get the 4th stamp set 1/2 off!  Yes, I said 1/2 off!  (4th set at equal or lesser value.)  This sale is only available thru me, Jeannette Swain, YOUR Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

So, don't hesitate.  Take a look, make that list and email me your order to me today!

The fine print:  Shipping and taxes still apply.  Offer expires June 30, 2008 @ 9 pm EST.

Beautiful Bali Breeze Purse and Card Class Kit

This card set makes a great gift for a friend, teacher, family or co-worker. The cards can be used for thank you, congratulations or all-occasion. What a thoughtful gift!     

I'm teaching this class at the Crops Plus crop in McLean, VA on Sat. August 16.  Not coming to crop, you can come and just take the class!  How great is that? 

This kit is also available by mail.  When you order the kit, you'll get all pieces precut and ready to go for only $25 plus postage.  The kit is available by mail and includes full color directions, precut Stampin Up Bali Breeze Designer Series Paper, precut cardstock, ribbon, ribbon slide, Stampin Dimensionals, envelopes, and beads.  Don't have a greetings stamp set?  (I used Sincere Salutations by Stampin' Up!)  I'll gladly stamp the greetings for you if you want. 

This is a really fun project that you are going to love!

Beautiful Bali Breeze Purse and Card Kit $25

 

Supplies needed:  Adhesive, Crystal Effects, Scissors, Sticky Strip

3M and Stampin' Up! Get Crafty

 

By Stampin' Up!

Scotch 3M's Stationery Products Division, major manufacturer of adhesives and computer accessories, and Stampin' Up!, a leading manufacturer of decorative rubber stamps and crafting supplies, have formed a joint marketing agreement. Both companies anticipate the agreement will produce substantial increased reach to crafters in the billion-dollar US craft market and beyond.

"The synergy created by this program will be outstanding," says Stampin' Up! CEO Shelli Gardner. "We are very excited about the cross-promotional opportunities with a great company like 3M."

The agreement signals a first between a direct-sales craft company and a craft materials retailer. In an industry marked by constantly changing creative styles and equivalent-quality products, successful companies are focusing on strategies to move their products to the forefront. In this highly visual industry, visibility is everything.

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Bloggers Challenge - Week 50 - Stampin' Up's Fresh Cuts. A Study in Black and White

This week's Blogger's Challenge was to create a card using only black and white.  When I saw what the challenge was, I knew that I wanted to use the Fresh Cuts stamp set that will be featured in the upcoming Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog.  This stamp set is so beautiful and elegant that it really doesn't need much to make it pop!

All products used are Stampin' Up!

Stamp set:  Fresh Cuts

Card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White

Inks:  Stazon Black and Craft Whisper White

Accessories:  Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Stampin' Heat Gun

To get your own Fresh Cut Stamp set, shoot me an email and I'll get that and anything else you would like to order!