A SCRAPBOOK IN AN EVENING

Would you like to scrapbook but can never find the time?
Are you afraid to start scrap booking because it is just to complicated?
Would you like a relaxing evening spent with friends, good conversation and CHOCOLATE?
Is grandma's birthday coming up and you have no idea what to buy her?

If you answered "YES" to any of these questions you join me March 6, 2008 for A SCRAPBOOK IN AN EVENING class! Let me show you how creative, quick and easy scrap booking is using Stampin' Up!'s Simply Scrappin' Kits.

Your pre-order includes....
$19.95 - Crew Kids (boy or girl)
$19.95 - 6x6 Linen POST Album
$3.95 - Tombow Multi Adhesive
$3.95 - Stampin' Dimensionals
$3.25 - Stampin' Write Journaler
$51.05 - Total
$7.92 - s/h & WI tax
$53.86 - Total Cost and the class is FREE!

Receive a free Sale-A-bration set, too!

For all the details go to my Stampin' Up! demonstrator website. Spots are going quickly and RSVPs ends tomorrow! (*Photos are samples from the Crew Kids - Boy Simply Scrappin' Kit)

SALE-A-BRATION RECRUIT SPECIAL

Have you ever thought of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? Well, now is the time!!!! New demonstrators who join Stampin' Up! during Sale-A-Bration (Feb. 1 - March 17, 2008) will pay only $159 for the demonstrator Starter Kit... THAT IS A 20% SAVINGS! This is on top of the the already fabulous Sale-A-Brations recruiting incentive where you can choose any one stamp set from the catalog FREE - up to a $47.95 value! To the left is a brochure that pictures all the wonderful products included in the Stampin' Up! Starter kit and outlines the great deal.

Stampin' Up! has made it so simple for you to sign up, too! Simply email me for my password then visit my Stampin' Up! demonstrator website. Once there you will see tab named, JOIN STAMPIN' UP!. Follow a few instructions and voila... you are a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! How simple is that!?!?!

So act now... time is running out!! Contact me today!

STAMPIN' FOR FUN ~ VALENTINE'S DAY

Man... did we have fun this Valentine's day! Take a look at the projects I created with the kids. The cards went to their teachers and the treats to their classmates.

REMEMBER....

Sale-A-Bration is half over... can you believe it! You have until March 17 to place an order of $50 and receive a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift. Here are a few more bundle ideas....

Add Glamour Bundle - $52.75
110755 Tombow Adhesive 3.95 - Great For Glitter (pg. 186)
108797 Chunky Essentials Glitter 15.95 (pg. 186)
111109 Sticky Cuts Letters 8.95 (pg. 186)
Rhinestone Brads 10.95 (pg. 189)
Any Ribbon Originals 12.95 (pg. 190)

Beautiful Thing Bundle - $51.75
110797 A Beautiful Thing 18.95 (pg. 82)
110697 Ginger Blossom Paper 9.95 (pg. 169)
110284 Eastern Elegance Rub-Ons 10.95 (pg. 182)
102619 Clear Envies 4.95 (pg. 167)
Taffeta ribbon 6.95 (pg. 191)

Embossing Basics Bundle - $53.45
100005 Heat Gun 26.95 (pg. 187)
102283 Versamark 7.50 (pg. 183)
109131 Silver Embossing Powder 4.75 (pg. 187)
109129 Gold Embossing Powder 4.75 (pg. 187)
109130 Clear Embossing Powder 4.75 (pg. 187)
101930 Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder 4.75 (pg. 187)

Call or email me today to place your Sale-A-Bration order!

Happy Stamping!

LAYOUT CHALLENGE

This is my first layout challenge. I got the card layout from Splitcoaststampers (SCS) from Sketch Challenge 160. Here is the sketch.....

This layout intrigued me because I liked the idea of using several coodinating papers for the 3-a, 3-b and 3-c. Berry Bliss Designer Series Papers (110749) was the first thing that popped into my mind! Then I thought... Valentine's Day.... and let's turn the card the other way! Here is what I came up with.....

RECIPE:

- Stamp Set: Happy Heart Day

- Card Stock: Close to Cocoa, Purely Pomegranite, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White & Berry Bliss DSP.

- Ink: Chocolate Chip & Purely Pomegranite (used a blender pen with the ink from the pad to color the flower and stripes in the mouses shirt)

- Watercolor Crayons: Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa & Chocolate Chip
- Accessories: Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon, Corner Rounder punch (for scallops), Blender Pens & Stampin' Dimensionals.

This card is going to my daughters principal. I hope she likes it!

SALE-A-BRATION is going strong! You have until March 17, 2008 to take advantage of the FREE stamp sets with a $50 purchase. If you like the look of the card I made for the layout challenge, here are a couple more bundle ideas that may interest you.....

Berry Bliss Bundle - $51.80
111101 One of a Kind - 18.95 (p. 109)

110711 Boho Blossoms punch - 15.95 (p. 181)
110749 Berry Bliss - $9.95 (p. 169)

109067 Pretty in Pink taffeta ribbon - $6.95 (p. 191)

BOHO Bundle - $50.85

111101 One of a Kind - $18.95 (p. 109)

111072 Boho Backgrounds - $15.95 (p. 109)

110711 Boho Blossoms punch - $15.95 (p. 181)

Call or email me today to place your Sale-A-Bration order!

Happy Stamping!

TIPS & TECHNIQUES ~ CLEANING YOUR STAMPS

Here are some helpful tips for keeping stamps looking good and conditioned! Here is a list of items that are a must have in any stamping room and a guide for using them.

1. Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner (#102642) - 2 oz. $3.95 and 8 oz. refill $8.95
2. Stampin' Scrub (#102642) - $14.95
3. Bone Folder (#102300) - $6.95
4. Optional: StazOn Cleaner (109196) - $4.95

STAMPIN' MIST STAMP CLEANER

• Stampin’ Mist is a specially formulated spray that both cleans and conditions your rubber stamps.
• For best results, clean stamp immediately after use.
• Dark ink may stain rubber. Stampin’ Mist cleans stamps but will not remove stains.

STAMPIN' SCRUB

• Stampin' Scrub is designed to be the washer and dryer for your stamps.
• Spray Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner on one side of the Stampin' Scrub for washing the inks off the stamp. Then dry them on the other side.
• A good rule of thumb is use the label side of the Stampin' Scrub as your washer and the other for your dryer.
• For best results, do not oversaturate the pad.
• Craft ink – Craft ink can really dirty up the Stampin' Scrub. To avoid extra Stampin' Scrub cleanings, clean off each stamp before washing and drying with the Stampin' Scrub. Do this by spraying Stampin' Mist directly on to the rubber and rubbing most of the craft ink onto the paper towel or cloth.
• StazOn ink – Apply StazOn Cleaner directly to the stamp and let the cleaner sit for 10 minutes before wiping with a towel. Repeat if necessary. This process can be used for any stubborn stains on your stamps. After using StazOn cleaner, clean with Stampin’ Mist to keep your stamps conditioned.
• Replacement pads (#101022 - $8.50) are available.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR STAMPIN' SCRUB
Clean your Stampin’ scrub pad after heavy use, especially after using a lot of black ink.

1. Carefully (the pins can easily break) remove the pads from their case and rinse them thoroughly in hot water.
2. Squirt a few drops of dishwashing soap and scrub with your fingernails
3. Repeat until the bubbles stay white.
4. For extra stubborn stains, make a paste with OxyClean and work into the pads fibers. Let sit for an hour or two. You can even let it sit over night.
5. Rinse throughly.
6. Use the Bone Folder to squeegee excess water from the pads. This helps the pads dry quickly.
7. When the pads are dry, carefully put them back into the holder.
8. NEVER place the Stampin' Scrub or pads in the dishwasher.