What a break!

I have had the best track out ever! I have spent hours in my Stampin' Studio creating cards and working on my scrapbook. I've made a dent in the work on my scrapbook but still have quite a lot to go. I've made the cards for my next stamp camp and made cards for the wonderful ladies in our front office who keep things running. Let me know what you think. 

Happy Stampin'!

It snowed in NC!

Well, we had one of those rare storms here in central North Carolina--it actually snowed! We only got about 1 1/2 inches but it was enough to close schools for four days--don't laugh! We just don't have the equipment to move the snow around here and the roads have been really icy. Anyway, what else do you do but hang out in the Stampin' Studio?

I  made this card for my 6th swap. I swap with six other demonstrators for six months and the cards are supposed to arrive by the 6th of each month. It's a great idea and keeps me stamping each month and I get great ideas to share with my customers. 

I'm working on cards for my March class. Stay tuned!

Stamp Camp, January 12

Hi everyone,
Here are the cards you'll be making on Sunday, Jan 12 at our Stamp Camp. I look forward to seeing you.

 

Relaxing after the holidays

After months of getting Audrey to The Nutcracker rehearsals, she had her last performance on Saturday night. It was bittersweet--she was sad to be leaving the friends she had made and I'm sad to lose some of the time we spent together. So to relax a little, I spent some time in the Stampin' Studio today working on some swap cards and a card for my January Stamp Camp. We will make two cards, three of each card and a set of 3x3 cards on January 12th. I'll post the other card and the 3x3 card when I get them finished.

Hi everyone!
I hope you've had a great Christmas and are ready to ring in the New Year. I'm getting a jump on our Stamp Camp Schedule--if it's already planned, I'll have to stick to it, right?
I'm planning to do a Stamp Camp every other month. I would like to ask that everyone pay $15 or an order of at least $15 of product. I realize that's an increase from the previous years, but I've kept it the same for the past ten years. Shipping costs and increased costs of products have finally caught up with me. I hope that doesn't deter any of you from joining me. That's also the reason I've switched to every other month instead of trying to do it monthly.

If you know of anyone who would like to have an in-home workshop, please let me know and I'll give them a call. If you would like to host a workshop, be sure to let me know, too.
Be sure to put these dates on your calendar so you will have plenty of time to work around it. Feel free to bring a friend!We will meet on the second Sunday of each month:
January 12--Valentine's and birthday cards
March 9--Easter and Thank you cards
May 11--Mother's Day and Father's Day cards
July 13--Christmas in July and tags
September 14--Birthday cards and Halloween cards
November 9--Birthday and Thank you cards

I will also have 3x3 cards at each month's stamp camp.

Please RSVP by Jan 8 for the January Stamp Camp.
I look forward to hanging out with in the Stampin' Studio and I wish you a very safe and Happy New Year!

Cut and Ready Card Bases

Be sure to check out this offer! Click on an item to order but be sure to select me as your demonstrator. What a great idea!

Cut and Ready Card Bases

Through December 31, we're offering a new trial product—our Cut & Ready Card Bases. These pre-scored, pre-cut card bases will make it easy for you to create a stack of cards in no time—or even just a card or two. Think of it . . . holiday cards, thank you cards, party invitations, and more in a snap! (We can hear you breathe a sigh of relief.)
The Perfect Holiday Solution
Here's why these card bases will help you relax and enjoy the season:

1. You'll save work and time not having to cut and score cards—even if you're simply making a card or two.
2. You'll be able to make multiples in no time.

So Many Color Choices!
Our Card Bases are made from Stampin' Up!'s high-quality cardstock! They are available in a variety of colors for any occasion or creative whim. We've chosen these colors to coordinate with the holiday catalog Designer Series Papers—to make it even easier to get those holiday cards done.

The Details
Each Card Base package contains:

• 20 pre-scored, pre-cut cards in one color
• Each card measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"-scored at 4-1/4". Finished card size is 4-1/4" x 5-1/2". (Card Bases are packaged flat.)
  
  

Description	Item Number	Price
Whisper White Cut & Ready Card Bases	135804	$4.95
Very Vanilla Cut & Ready Card Bases	135805	$4.95
Crumb Cake Cut & Ready Card Bases	135806	$4.95
Smoky Slate Cut & Ready Card Bases	135807	$4.95
Cherry Cobbler Cut & Ready Card Bases	135808	$4.95
Old Olive Cut & Ready Card Bases	135809	$4.95
Pool Party Cut & Ready Card Bases	135810	$4.95

Coordinating Product
You will definitely want to add a package of envelopes to your Card Bases order. Try any of these:

• Clear Medium Envelopes (item 102619)
• Crumb Cake Medium Envelopes (item 107297)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (item 107300)
• Whisper White Medium Envelopes (item 107301)
  
  

Do you think I can get better at this?

I sure hope so. I know for the past year I've said over and over again that I'm going to blog more often. Then...
Family obligations get in the way, my Kindergarten classroom gets in the way, Audrey is dancing four nights a week and will be appearing in the Carolina Ballet Nutcracker the month of December. She's been practicing since mid-September so no time for stamping on Saturday afternoons. 
My wonderful Stampin' Studio has been neglected because I haven't had time to get inside. I'm very sad about that. 
However, on Sunday afternoon, I'm having some friends over and we're making a Fall/Thanksgiving card, a Christmas card and a Christmas tag. I'm so excited to get to play in there for an afternoon. I hope they are as excited as I am. Enjoy the rest of your week and Happy Stampin'!