More Birthday Cards

As promised, here are some more cards I received for my birthday...

This first one is from Jane ... Jane's been through so much but still had time to make this beauty.   Thank you Jane ...

 

... and then there's the queen of beautiful color cards.   Kim, I always admire your color combinations.   Always love the simplicity of your cards, too!   Thank you!

 

... and then there's Linda from PA ...   love, love your cards ... always!   Thank you!

 

I hope you are getting inspired by some of these beautiful cards.   Stay tuned for some instructional videos.

 

And if you so inspired, check out the clearance rack on my site.   The hostess code through August 22nd is PRC66A4C.  Place an order and be eligible for the $25 product drawing!

Today I'd like to feature a few more of my birthday cards...

 

Thank you to Dorinda ... you have come a long way baby ... love this card!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

... and Alyse ... every one of your cards are beautiful!

 

 

Thank you for thinking of me ...

 

... and I forgot to mention in my last blog ... the convention was awesome!   Wait until you see the new Holiday Mini catalog.   OMG ... I want it all!   The catalogs should be arriving to you mid August.   You can start purchasing from the mini catalog September 1.   Now if you are a demonstrator, you can start purchasing August 4th.   Contact me at bzstampin@live.com to see how you can join the fun.   Would love to have you on my team!

 

 

Birthday Cards

I recently celebrated my birthday while attending Stampin' Up convention in Salt Lake City.  When I returned home late Sunday night, I was blessed with many homemade cards from my stamping buddies, along with many beautiful purchased cards.  For the sake of my stamping blog, I'd like to share some of the homemade cards with you, my followers, over the next week or so.

While at convention I got inspired to try and make some videos.   So enjoy these cards until I get the videos rolling. ..

The first card is from Gayle.  Just love her cards..  Thank you Gayle...

Fall Retreat Class Options

It's that time of year that our Fall Stamping Retreat near Asheville, NC is just around the corner and the teachers are busy, busy, busy getting their classes prepared.   Now it's your time to let us know which of the following five classes you would like to take!  Email me at bzstampin@live.com to order your classes.  The charges for the classes and times are posted below.    

If you have not signed up for retreat but want to come, the deadline to register for fall retreat is July 31, 2015.    So HURRY ... we have 3 seats left!  Again, email me at bzstampin@live.com to get your registration forms.


#1 - ONE SHEET COLLAGE WONDER - Neily Trump - $12
Friday @ 2 p.m.

We'll be creating our own unique 12 x 12 Designer Paper using scrap paper and glue, and maybe a little ink.  Then we'll cut our newly created paper to decorate 20 - yes! 20! - notecards for various occasions.

 

I'll supply:  20 notecards (5" x 3.5") with envelopes, 12" x 12" starter sheet of paper, assorted scrap Designer Series Paper, pre-cut greetings ("Hello", "Thanks", etc.), and 2-way glue pens.
 

You bring:  scissors, SNAIL, bone folder, favorite small stamps and punches (3/4" or smaller), scraps of Designer Series Paper, helpful (but optional) items to bring: non-stick kraft mat, paper trimmer.

 

 

 

#2 - BOYS TO MEN PUNCH ART CARDS -  Judie Fiegel - $12.00 
Saturday @ 2 p.m.

4 CARDS : 2 boys’ – Batman and Skateboards + 2 men’s – BBQ Apron and Bird on a Fencepost PLUS:  Illustrated ‘recipes’ for all 12 boys’ and all 22 men’s cards

 

I will provide: glue dots, dimensionals, double-sided tape, all card stock, as many pre-punched pieces as appropriate to make assembly of each card easier and something special.
 

You need to bring:   snips (there is just a little fussy cutting), another form of adhesive (if you have a favorite), and a smile.

 

 

#3 - CARDS ARE A PIECE OF CAKE  - The Tennessee Connection - Peggy and June - $12.00
Saturday @ 7 p.m.



These cards are a “piece of cake”!  In our class you’ll be making 5 cards (envelopes and inserts included) using the Build a Birthday stamp set, Cherry on Top DSP Pack, Cherry on Top Washi Tape, and sentiments from Endless Birthday Wishes and/or Endless Thanks stamp sets.  You’ll also receive a coordinating “to-go piece of cake” using the new Cutie Pie Thinlets.
 

 

#4 - LOTS OF CHRISTMAS JOY  - Alvie Deilman - $11
Saturday @ 9 a.m.

For this class you will make four (4) projects using the new Lots of Joy stamp set and the new Merry Moments DSP.

* Noel Ornament
* 25 cent Tree Mini Hershey treat holder
* Ornamental Ball Triple gift card holder 
* Merry Christmas Re-closeable treat card

Most pieces will be pre-cut and pre-scored.  Written instructions
for all projects will be included.  Candy also included. I’ll also
show how to easily convert the gift card holder from a triple
holder to a double holder and will provide an alternate use for
the ornament.

Supplies Used:  Stamp Sets:  Lots of Joy - Designer Paper:  Merry Moments - Card Stock (8 ½ x 11):  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Whisper White - Ink Pads:  Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Memento Black - Markers:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive - Accessories:  Real Red ¼” Cotton Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine, Silver Metallic Baker’s Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels - Die Cutting/Embossing:  Big Shot, Lucky Stars embossing folder (retired), Gift Bow BigZ die - Punches:  Tree, Ornate Tag Topper, Bow Builder, 1” Square, 1 3/8” Circle, Postage Stamp (retired) - Scoring/Folding:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Bone Folder, Envelope Punch Board - Adhesives:  Double sided tape, Tombow Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Supplies you need to bring to class:  Tombow Glue or glue of your choice (2-way Glue Pen is not sticky enough), Double sided tape, Snail or other adhesive of choice, Scissors/Snips & Bone Folder
 

 

 
#5 - 8 x 8 Collage Canvas Home Décor - Sherahl Weadon - $15
Friday @ 7 p.m.

Make a beautiful Home Décor project by inking and hand-stamping an 8x8 canvas with Stampin’ Up! Inks and then highlighting with special blocks of art created by you.  We’ll be using the following stamp sets:  Everything Eleanor, Gorgeous Grunge, Trust God and Papillion
Potpourri.

Please bring to class:  SU! Inks (if you have them) Creamy Caramel, Marina Mist and Pacific Point, one SU
Sponge (cut in thirds), and Stampin’ Dimensionals. Make
sure your ink pads have been recently refilled.   Keep this work of art for yourself or give as a gift!

 

 

2015-16 Stampin' Up! Catalog Goes Live!

Yes, it's live!!!    Start shopping today!   There are just too many goodies to choose from.   However, if you place an order using this hostess code ... X9Q4EK3F ... before June 15th and your name is drawn, you could be the lucky winner of $25 in free product.   So click here ... and start shopping.

If you have just too many items on your list and want an even greater deal, click above and then click on the "join now" button.   You can sign up to experience the fun of being associated with Stampin' Up! for as short or as long as you wish.   There are absolutely no more purchases necessary ... and if you sign up before June 30th, you will not only get $125 of product for only $99, but you will also get two free stamp sets of your choice.   Try it ... and go for those expensive stamp sets ... it doesn't matter ... That's a value of up to $205 for only $99.

Happy Stamping ... and Shopping!!!

Any questions ... call me at 717-443-4224 or email me at bzstampin@live.com.

FREE SHIPPING APRIL 6-10, 2015

Yes, that's right.   Now's the time to sharpen your pencil and get all those Stampin' Up! goodies sent directly to your home with no shipping fees ... no matter what the size of the order!!!   And, they have just restocked their clearance rack.   While you're at the site, check out the weekly deals, too.   Remember, the current catalogs are only good through June 2, 2015. And the current 2013-2015 in-colors retire June 2nd too.   If you need more card stock or ink refills, now's the time to get them before they're gone.   When they publish the retired list (coming out soon), these items will only be available until supplies run out.   Retiring In-Color products usually run out quickly.  

AND ... if you use this hostess code ... NSQP4J2A ... you may be the lucky winner of  $25 in free product from me!   So click here and start shopping.   When you "check your cart" there will be a place to insert this code (you may want to copy it right now so you can paste it later). 

Happy Shopping ... and ...  HAPPY EASTER!!!!!

Blendabilities News & New Classes Announced

It was announced last week that Stampin' Up!'s Blendabilities will be on hold for now and cannot be sold.   Not sure exactly why, something to do with production issues.  This includes both the new color sets in the Occasions Catalog, Sets for sale in the current large catalog, and the free sets in the Sale a Bration catalog.    I will post when they are available again. 

New Diva Session Starting in April.   If you are local and would like more information on our Diva group, please contact me at 717-443-4224 or bzstampin@live.com.   We will be meeting for the months of April, May and June.   Every month we make at least 4 cards or items, but usually cards.   There is a $25 monthly minimum product order.  As a Diva, one of the months you will receive $15 in free product.   If you sign up prior to March 15th, I will pay your taxes for all three months.   AND, as an added bonus, you will receive the new catalog which will come out the first of June.   This means that April and May you can order out of the current catalog and I will give you the retired list so that you can be sure to get anything that will longer be available.   Then, you can order the new goodies at the June diva session.   It's a win/win situation.   Contact me ASAP!

I leave for retreat Tuesday morning.   Our next retreat is September 29 - October 4.   Again, contact me for more information and a registration form.  I hope to post a few photos of some of the many items that will be made during this fun, fun week.

Upcoming Class:   March 30 and 31, 2015.   Come learn to make this fun basket with three strawberries.  This makes a great party favor.   Strawberries can be filled with a treat, too.   

 

Also, make this notecard holder with four notecards and envelopes.   Makes a great gift!

 

 

I've timed this class the last two days of Sale A Bration so that you could place an order and receive Sale a Bration items!    Call or email me to sign up!   Cost of class is $15 or FREE with a $50 product order.   And, to sweeten the pot, you will also receive 18 sheets of 12" x 12" DSP from the Brights collection.   Class times are Monday, 3/30 at 1 p.m., Tuesday, 3/31 @ 1 p.m. (almost full) or 6 p.m.  Call soon before they are all filled up!

 

Happy Stamping!!!