Sale-a-Bration & the 2017 Occasions Catalog is HERE

Despite the rough start of unexpected technical difficulties with the Stampin’ Up! system, Sale-a-bration and the 2017 Occasions Catalog have officially launched!  There are so many incredible new products in both these catalogs. Be sure to get your pen and sticky notes ready because your need-to-have list is going to be super long. Click here to see 2017 Occasions Catalog online.Click…

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2017 Class & Events Schedule is Published!!!

I’ve kept some things the same and added some new ones.  Hope you like the 2017 lineup!  Looking forward to a very creative year with you.  January >Catalog Kickoff Party!!!  Saturday, January 21, come anytime between 10 – 1pm, RSVP required, free event. Play with the new Catalog products and enjoy all the Sale-a-bration benefits.  Bring some friends to see how…

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Celebrate My 10 Year Anniversary with Me!

I’m so very happy I joined Stampin’ Up! 10 years ago (during the incredible Sale-a-Bration). It’s such a big and important part of my life: creatively, socially and as an income. I’m so grateful for all the friends I have made locally and from around the world. All because I took a chance on this creative opportunity. I’m looking forward…

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Christmas Cards Mailed to Me!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy New Year to you all!  My family and I had a wonderful Christmas that actually lasted 3 days.  I have been enjoying sleeping in each morning during this holiday break, but am secretly looking forward to our routine beginning again on Tuesday.  It’s been a little stressful around here getting the college applications completed.…

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The Gift that Keeps on Giving

A Paper Pumpkin prepaid subscription is the perfect gift for all your crafty friends! Choose from 1, 3, 6, or 12 months and a fully designed project kit will arrive each month at their door with stamps, ink, and paper so they can skip to the fun part of crafting. Purchase a prepaid subscription today!  Purchase here.  I love receiving…

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Season’s End Closeout Sale!

Beginning today, Stampin’ Up! has put select Holiday items on sale, up to 60% off.  Need a gift for a crafter, or better yet, yourself?  There are some great deals, so be sure to check out the list soon.  Some items are while supplies last.  Use hostess code MCY967H3.  Click here to see what’s on sale!

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Online Extravaganza!!!!

In just a few hours, Online Extravaganza begins.  A whole week of special savings from both the annual and holiday catalogs.  So many sale items, they take up 4 pages!  Click HERE to see the whole listing.  Extra special Flash sales are on Monday, Nov. 21 and Monday, Nov. 28. As a thank you for shopping with me, I am…

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Classes & Open Studios

Did you know that there are only 6 full weeks left until Christmas and Hanukah?  Yikes!!!!  I’ve looked at my calendar to see if I could fit in a little more for you to get your projects done, make cards & tags.  I’m still available for private classes & hostess parties, just contact me to schedule a date. Christmas Cards (photos below)…

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Last Chance for Special Edition Holiday Box

Tomorrow, November 10 at midnight is the deadline to subscribe or re-subscribe to Paper Pumpkin and receive the Special Edition – Holiday Box.  The inside is a secret – but I’m told if you like the outside, you’ll LOVE the inside!  I can’t wait to receive mine. Paper Pumpkin delivers a paper crafting project (cards, gift wrapping & home decor)…

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A Closer Look at the Stitching

I just got back this afternoon from Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage event in New Jersey and I am full of energy and ideas to share with you, but those will have to wait just a little bit (need to get all my thoughts and ideas together).  Today, I wanted to show you the detail in the Stitched Framelits that arrived while…

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Stitched Details

Stampin’ Up! just released an amazing new product, the Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies.  These framelits may look like a normal circle, square or oval, but the detail on the edge looks just like stitching – without using your sewing machine.  Instant detail!  These Framelits dies are available now and then will be available in the 2017/18 Annual Catalog – so they…

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This is Why I Love What I Do

I’m just like you.  I love to receive happy mail and today I just opened one.  There’s nothing like receiving a handmade card and kind words.  It’s just pure joy.  I don’t think she’ll mind me sharing.Does this card not exude pure happiness and joy???  Would you like to be this happy too?  It’s contagious and it’s awesome.  Let me…

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Boo!

Yesterday I hosted my Halloween Cards & Treats class and it was spook-tacular!  Any goblin, zombie or ghost would love to receive these cute cards & treats.  We used two fabulous Halloween stamp sets:  Jar of Haunts and Cookie Cutter Halloween.  Hope you weren’t too scared!!!  Happy Halloween!

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Eagle Scout Project Fundraiser

My son Troy is working on his Eagle Scout Project and is in need of a little more fundraising (his project is listed below).  I thought I would help him out in a way that I know how.  I will donate my proceeds to his project from any orders placed between now and November 11.  Last Fall I did this to…

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It’s Official, I’m on YouTube!

I have been working hard all week to get some videos made and post them to YouTube – all an incredibly big learning process.  My videos are not perfect, but they do teach and reflect who I am.  “Perfection is the enemy of progress”.  So, without further adieu, I ask you to subscribe to my new YouTube channel to supplement…

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Stamping your own background paper

I often get asked how I stamp my own background paper to look like it was pre-printed.  It’s really quite easy so I thought I would share the technique with you with my first ever video!!!  Watch here and then come back to see the photographs of the cards and the supplies I used. What did you think?  A few…

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Happy Birthday! GDP#054

Do you ever forget to send birthday cards in time for the actual birthday??  Still send them!  I’ve had a few people on my “birthday mailing list” that have been on my list a little too long and now will receive a “happy belated birthday” card.  The reason is my own doing.  These lovely people visit my website, Facebook page…

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Oh Baby!

I went to a baby shower today and haven’t been to one in a long time.  Who doesn’t love babies??  The powdery smell, cute gurgling noises, soft skin, pudgy cheeks, oh my!  This shower was for a baby boy and had a travel theme.  The invitation was super cute and looked just like an airplane ticket/boarding pass. I decided to…

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Seats still available for Sunday’s Bingo!

I have a few seats left for Sunday’s Bingo game.  Are you feeling lucky?  Do you want to win some new Holiday catalog Stampin’ Up! product prizes?  Make two beautiful cards?  Hang out with awesome women?  Let me know you want to join us for Sunday’s Bingo at 3pm.  Don’t worry, the Patriots kickoff isn’t until 8:30 later in the…

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The Holiday Catalog is Live TODAY!!!

Grab a cup of cocoa and a gingerbread cookie (alright, maybe a cup of tea and an english muffin) and spend some time looking through this amazing Holiday catalog. Click HERE to see all 55 pages of the Holiday catalog. Stampin’ Up! really outdoes itself with each new publication and this one is truly spectacular.  I can’t decide which is…

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