All Dressed in White....

I was playing around again last night with my Big Shot. I did another all White card. I have a Big Shot special running right now. Need more information??? Contact me!

Using one of the Texture plates I added some dry embossing on the background. I've found if you spray the cardstock with alcohol, you can get a deeper impression. We'll I took my linen spray that is alcohol based and sprayed my cardstock. Now my card has a sweet lavendar smell to it. You could use any kind of body spray or alcohol based smell you like. Make your cards smell sweet.

Don't forget to check out the Ribbon Club or the Buttons, Brads & Clips club. Those are both great ways to give some new products a try without a lot of cost.

If your looking to join a Stamping Club and learn new things about stamping each month I still have room in the next club. We'll be meeting on Tuesday Feb. 24th. @ 6:30pm. I'm looking for a couple more to join in the fun. The more we get the lower the monthly committment is.

Do you love to rubber stamp? Do you want a fun night out learning new projects and techniques? Do you want a FREE class every month? Do you want to make new friends?

Join my Stampin Club
How would you like a night out with friends doing something you love? How would you like to learn how to make the most of the stamping supplies that you already have? Do you want to learn new techniques and make awesome projects? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then a club would be perfect for you.

How does it work?
As a member of a club with 6 ladies, you make a minimum monthly purchase of $25 of Stampin' Up! products from the current catalogue or mini catalogue, for 6 conseutive months.

What's in it for me?
A FREE monthly class at my stampin studio (attendance is optional) where you'll make great projects. If your schedule won't allow you to make it to the classes, it's still worth it to join because you'll still receive all the same benefits. If you cannot make it to the class in person, simply email me your order by the date of the class for that month.
One FREE level 1 hostess stamp set
At leasat $15 in free Stampin' Up! products of your choice absolutely free.
A free Stampin' Up! catalogue
Try out a club if you've never joined one before. Club members may bring guests along to the club nights, however I ask that you please RSVP their spot beforehand so that I can have the appropriate amount of materials perpared. Guests are charged $10 to make the projects. Unless its a more in depth project. Then cost will be determined based on the project.
Stampin Club will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.

NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO JOIN STAMPIN CLUB WITH SALE-A-BRATION UNDERWAY. YOU CAN EARN FREE STAMPS WHILE HAVING FUN IN A STAMPIN CLUB! (If I get 10 to join the monthly minimum is only $15)
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Join me March 21st and get caught up on your own projects! I'm hosting an all day crop, it's a great chance to use my stamp sets and die cuts. Check out all the information here.

It's always a good time with lots of food and lots of stamping and sharing!

Hope to see you there!

Croppin' All Day & Night!!!

ATTENTION SCRAPBOOKERS & STAMPERS!!!
THIS NIGHT IS FOR YOU!!!

Bring your scrapbooking and/or stamping supplies and join me for a night of croppin' fun!
There is always plenty of sharing and ideas going around.
Bring a dish to share for lunch. Supper will be provided.
There will be plenty of Chocolate & coffee for that creative jolt you may need throughout the night.

You’ll have access to my Stamp sets, Punches, Die cut Machines and more….

Details:
Date: Saturday, March 21st, 2009
Location: Kim’s Croppin’ Shack – 11549 40th se Lowell Mi 49331
Time: 10am – Midnight
Cost: $25

What to Bring:
Dish to share for lunch
Beverage of choice (Non-alcoholic)
Scrapbookin’ or Stampin’ projects
Camera
Fun Attitude

What’s Included:
Supper
Chocolate
Coffee & Water
5 sheets of 8 ½” x 11” cardstock FREE (Limited to what is on hand)
Make n Take project using the Big Shot

Take some time out of your busy life to come and crop with me and get some relaxation for yourself. This is a great time to finish up your projects before the busyness of summer hits.
Everyone will get 5 FREE sheets of cardstock along with a project to make using the Big Shot. If you haven’t used this die cut machine before, your missing out!

Reserve your spot soon for this awesome scrapbooking & stampin’ retreat!!!
616-485-3748 or inkpeddle@gmail.com
Remember space is limited so sign up early to reserve your spot.

CROPPIN’ SPECIAL
Need Stampin’ Up! products before the crop?
Want to save some money on them?

Purchase your products for the crop before March 7th and I will give you FREE SHIPPING!!!

· If your order is over $50 you’ll get a FREE STAMP SET (Sale-a-bration set of your choice) & FREE SHIPPING

· If your order is over $100 you’ll get a FREE STAMP SET & a GIFT FROM ME & FREE SHIPPING

· If your order is $150 or over you’ll get a FREE STAMP SET, a GIFT FROM ME, HOSTESS BENEFITS (meaning more FREE STAMPS), & FREE SHIPPING

You can view the catalog online along with the Sale-a-bration mini Catalog online.You’ll find a link to the catalogs along the side.
Contact me at 616-485-3748 or inkpeddler@gmail.com to place your order.

Don’t forget I have to have your order by March 7th to have it in time for the Crop!

I'VE BEEN STAMPIN'

I had a great day of stampin today. I had the day off work today. So I decided to stay up late last night and didn't go to bed until 2:30am. When I went to go to bed, I had a daughter get up with a stomach ache. UGH!!
I finally got to bed about 3:45am. Needless to say I didn't get up until 10:30am today and I had to drag myself out of bed then.
It was nice being home for a change. I made some Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup, Stamped, Showered, Stamped, Lit the woodstove in hubby's woodworking shop for him before he got home, Stamped, Stamped, and Stamped some more.

The first card I stamped was actually for a challenge. We were to use only the neutrals in creating a cards, scrapbook page or other item. I decided to stick with all white and use the Big Shot. I also used some of the new organdy ribbon we have. That is really nice...looks very elegant. I also usd some pearls from the Pretties Kit. Leave a comment let me know what you think.

This next project is a small notepad. I have some Valentines I need to send out yet. So in their packet I will include these notepads with chocolate of course!


The next couple of cards are done with the Thoughts & Prayers stamp set that I just had to have. I also used some of the new Textured designer paper. That was really nic and heavy like cardstock. You'll see the chocolate polka dot ribbon, that comes from our ribbon originals Valet packet.
I LOVE RIBBON!!! In my opinion a project isn't complete if it doesn't have ribbon on it!!!!!!

This card again uses that new Textured designer papers. I also used one of the new Courdouroy Buttons and the Eyelet edge punch.

I have some other things but I can't share those yet. They are projects for the next Stamp Club that is starting this month. I don't want to spoil their surprise in the projects. Have you ever thought about joining a Stamp Club? Its a great way to get a FREE class every month. I have 7 currently in this club if I can get 3 more it will lower the monthly committment for everyone. It's your chance to try a Stamp Club and learn more about Stampin. Want more information about a Stamp Club contact me and ask your questions!

Hey Stampers, Just had to share a couple more products that I received the other day.
These are some of the texture plates that will emboss your papers.

Here is some of the new textured cardstock weight designer patterend papers. They are really super nice.

Here is a box I made using the top note die for the Big Shot. Just a quick share with you today. Hope to get stampin done tomorrow since I don't have to work!

New Stampin' Up! Products...and more!!!

Hi Stampers,
I thought today I'd share with you some of the new products that I got and also show you a couple of the projects I did today.
In this picture you'll see a pile of new things. From Stamp Sets to Punches, to Accessories, to Die-cuts to Designer paper. From that pile 4 of the stamp sets and 1 pkg of designer paper I got for FREE!!! How cool!!









This picture has one of our new Embosslits Dies and a Sizzlit die. The Embosslits die are awesome!! You put your cardstock in and run it through the Big Shot and out comes a dry embossed image all cut out for you. Way Cool!!!
Have you seen the Special that I'm running on the Big Shot? If your thinking of purchasing one...do it now. It's a great chance to earn some of those FREE stamps and more!


Here is a Bookmark I made using that Simple Flower Embosslets die and the Little Leaves Sizzlit die. There is also a Rhinestone Brad in the center.

Here you'll see some of our NEW Courdorory Buttons. They are soooo stinkin cute!!! I can't wait to use those on a project. Maybe tomorrow or later tonight.

I got ALL of the texture plates. I can't wait to start playing around with those and creating some cool backgrounds in texture.

Ok I'm off to play some more....maybe I'll have projects to show you later tonight!

Be sure and sign up for notifications when I update my blog!

Kim

Happy Valentines!!

Hi Stampers!

I want to wish you all a HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

Here are a couple cards I got from the Stamper's Showcase that we as Demonstrators have access to. The last one is a card that I copied from somewhere.

I hope you enjoy them and inspire you to create a card of Love for your significant other!!!

Buttons, Brads & Clips Club

THIS IS NOW CLOSED!!!

Would you like to receive one of each of the new Buttons, Brads and Clips from the
NEW Stampin' Up! catalog!?
I am forming a club right now, where you can receive
one of each of the items described below at a fraction of the cost of buying a full package of each new item! You can buy one package of each new item for
approx. $107, plus tax and shipping, or join my club and get one of everything
shipped to you for only $16.00!

Join today and your club sampler will include these 44 pieces:
3 Kiwi Kiss Corduroy Buttons
3 Chocolate Chip Corduroy Buttons
3 Kraft Corduroy Buttons
3 Pacific Point Corduroy Buttons
3 Pumpkin Pie Corduroy Buttons
3 Summer Sun Corduroy Buttons
3 1/2" Library clips (one Chocolate Chip, one Old Olive, one Whisper White)
10 Latte Buttons (one of each style)
4 Jumbo 5/16" brads (one Chocolate Chip, one Very Vanilla, one Whisper White, one Silver)
4 Jumbo 5/8" brads (one Chocolate Chip, one Very Vanilla, one Whisper White, one Silver)
1 Clear Rhinestone brad
4 Flower Assortment brads (one Pumpkin Pie, one Pretty in Pink, one So Saffron, one Chocolate Chip)
This club includes 44 pieces as described above. They can be seen on pgs 174, 175 and 176 of the
NEW Stampin' Up! Catalog.

Each club will consist of 8 members. I will place orders each Friday for all filled clubs, and will mail your club sampler back to you within 14 days of the order going in. (If items are backordered I will contact you).
I am also offering a Ribbon Club, so check my blog for that offer too!U.S. Orders only.Your cost for all 44 pieces is $16.00. Club products shipped 1st Class Mail in a bubble mailer. Please use the paypal button below to place your order.

Ribbon Club Sampler

THIS IS NOW CLOSED!

Would you like to receive one yard of each of the wonderful new Ribbons from the NEW Stampin' Up! catalog!?
I am forming a club right now, where you can receive one yard of
each of the items described below at a fraction of the cost of buying a full package of each new item! You can buy one package of each new ribbon for approx. $69, plus tax and shipping, or join my club and get one yard of each ribbon shipped to you for only $17.00!

Join today and your Ribbon club sampler will include 12 yards of ribbon:

1 yard of So Saffron Ribbon from the Dress Up package
1 yard of Whisper White Ribbon from the Dress Up package
1 yard of Riding Hood Red Ribbon from the Dress Up package
1 yard of Kiwi Kiss double sided polka dot ribbon from the Pig Tails package
1 yard of Pumpkin Pie rick rack ribbon from the Pig Tails package
1 yard of Baja Breeze ribbon from the Valet package
1 yard of Chocolate Chip polka dot ribbon from the Valet package
1 yard of Basic Black ribbon from the Valet package
1 yard of striped Old Olive ribbon
1 yard of striped Pretty in Pink ribbon
1 yard of striped So Saffron ribbon
1 yard of Organza white ribbon

This club includes 12 yards of ribbon as described above. They can be seen on pgs 178
and 179 of the NEW Stampin' Up! Catalog or click here to view the catalog.

Each club will consist of 8 members. I will place orders each Friday for all filled clubs,
and will mail your club sampler back to you within 14 days of the order going in.
(If items are backordered I will contact you).

I am also offering a Button/Brad/Clip Club, so check my blog for that offer too!U.S. Orders only.
Your cost for all 12 yards is $17.00. Club products shipped 1st Class Mail in a bubble mailer. Please use the paypal button below to place your order.

Card Purse-onalities

I found the coolest tutorial online at Julie Buhler's blog for this Card Purse. So I created the Card Purse using the Valentines Bundle that was on Special.

I haven't created the cards yet to go inside BUT...
Who's to say you have to put cards in it. This would be a great gift bag for someone special. Put some smaller lotions, a nail clipper, some files, a buffer, or a mini manicure set and it becomes great little gift. Fill it with chocolates for a chocolate lover, hot chocolate for the sipper. So many possibilities with this little purse.

I haven't been in my stamp room since before Christmas and it felt good to get back to some stamping.
Hope you enjoyed this project!

SALE-A-BRATION IS HERE!!!

I know its been a while since I've posted on my blog. I'll spare you all the details but its been one thing after another here at the Smith household. Sinus issues to Vertigo to Colonoscopys. Not Fun!!

BUT!!!

It's that wonderful time of year again!!

And this year is no different... with more to choose from as your gifts for your $50 purchase or $350+ workshop! Click here to view the SAB catalog and view the fabulous sets AND accessories.



And...the Stampin' Up! starter kit is 50% off the value of the kit!!! From February 1st to March 31st, the starter kit is 15% off PLUS you can choose any one stamp set FREE in addition to the sets in the kit.

CLICK HERE for more information about the opportunity... contact me for more details!






Another awesome special through Stampin' Up!


Free Idea Book with Online Purchase From February 1-April 30, 2009.

To receive a free Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog, customers must:
Place an online order during the promotional period
Shop through my demonstrator's DBWS and get a FREE catalog.

There is no minimum order amount required, so anyone can take advantage of this offer.


Stampin' Up! will be offering a free Idea Book & Catalog with the first 22,000 orders or until April 30, 2009, whichever comes first.