SSS ~ Southern Stars Swap

Yesterday was my monthly team meeting, Southern Stars.  At the meetings we arrange a swap.  Everyone likes to swap but it is not always possible (with busy schedules) so it is very informal.  Yesterday there were seven who swapped and I wanted to show you their cards.  All the cards are full cards so that we can use them ~ send them to our friends and customers.  Also, all the cards are created using only Stampin' Up! products!  In addition, we  had a swap card contest, can you guess who won?

If you would like to be part of all the fun, join my group ~ I would love to have you and you couldn't find a nicer group of Demonstrators in the world ~ they are fabulous!  You can join tonight, until midnight, for just $99.  Go to my Stampin' Up! website and click on JOIN NOW!

It's a Garden Party

Wednesday evening, July 13, at 6 PM we were all invited to a Stampin' Up! Garden Party at the convention center ~ the Salt Palace.  Demonstrators exhibited their creativity by decorating hats for the evening festivities ~ amazing creations!!!

Shelli's garden party outfit and a Demonstrator with a very large hat ~ made from a paper bag!

My friend, Akemi, isn't she lovely?

DEMONSTRATOR SUPPORT

Back to Riverton, Stampin' Up!'s Headquarters, for a few more pictures.   Stampin' Up! provides support to us as Demonstrators by an 800 number that we can access throughout the day and a staff that answers questions & solves problems for us.  This wonderful staff is called, aptly, DEMONSTRATOR SUPPORT.  While at Riverton, we are able to visit this area of the building and to see the desks (most of the staff are not at their desks but helping with convention).  The desks have collections of cards and projects either made by the staff or sent to the staff by Demonstrators to say THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE!  Here are items of interest that I took pictures of on the desks.

Everyone has been asking me about the new die in the catalog, Blossom Box, on page 221.  Here is a picture of the pretty little box that I have yet to master.  Yes, I have the die!  I will be working on it this weekend!

Isn't it fun to peak in on someone else's space ~ particularly when they are decorated so creatively?  I think that is why I make sure this is part of my tour every year when I go to convention! SE

Tomorrow ~ THE GARDEN PARTY!

 

See Shelli Sparkle!

I know you have heard about the $99 Starter Kit from Stampin' Up! being offered this month (hurry, July 31 is minutes away!)  But, Shelli Gardner herself is here with a special video showcasing all the products included and even a sneak peek showing that  special Christmas Project Kit you will receive when you join.  Give me a call  (757-587-1548) and become a Southern Star Demonstrator!  I would love to have you in my group.  Check out the video now!   Susan Elise, your stamp teacher

 

Last Chance for a Great Offer

Join Stampin' Up! in July and get brand-new products, including an exclusive project kit - all for $99!

Until July 31st, you can join the Stampin' Up! family, and my Southern Stars Team, as a Demonstrator for only $99!  This limited time Starter Kit ~ valued at $185 ~ comes with the following high quality products.

• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive®
• Business supplies
• Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
• Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
• Basic Black Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
• Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
• Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
• Note Cards (20)
• Clear-Mount Block C
• Blender Pen (1)
• SNAIL Adhesive®
• Business supplies
*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

In addition, as an extra bonus, you will receive a FREE CHRISTMAS KEEPSAKE project kit ~ a $40 value!

I would love to help you start your Stampin' Up! business and I know you would love being part of the fun!  Becoming a Demonstrator may be something you have considered in the past ~ NOW may be YOUR time!  Give me a call ~ 587-1548!

Just for Fun...

Make a darling Mini Album to hold some special summer pictures.  It makes a great gift for a loved one or just to hold on to those lovely summer memories.  We wil also make a set of four 3 x 3 cards using this cute stamp set ~ Sweets for the Sweet! 

Thursday, August 11, 6:30 PM

Class fee ~ $30 includes the stamp set (clear) and all supplies!

To die for stamping space...

Today, ideas for organizing your Stampin' Up! stamping space!

Touring Riverton...

My favorite part of touring the Stampin' Up! HQ at Riverton is always the 'home' created by the fabulous SU staff.  There are rooms set aside that you walk through.  These rooms are full of Stampin' Up! products used to create wonderful spaces to provide eyecatching ideas for all of us to copy and incorporate into our own homes.  Above is the dining room ready for a fun birthday party and, below, the den with stencils used directly on the wall.  Tomorrow ~ office storage space for you.

 

Convention ~ trip to HQ

HQ ~ headquarters, that is (or course, to Alan, it would be something else entirely).  Stampin' Up! headquarters in Riverton Utah ~ not far out of the city of Salt Lake.  The four of us took the first tour of convention (Wednesday morning)to headquarters and it was lots of fun.  It is a fabulous place, Shelli's influence is obvious (and it would be so cool to work there) and it is wonderful to go with Demonstrators who are there for the first time ~ Shirley, Jean and Karen!

This is the view when you walk in the front door.  We walked down the staircase to the sound of a waterfall in the center atrium.

On the left is Jean.  Next to me is Karen in Pretty in Pink and then Shirley.  There are windows all the way around and you can see mountains out of every window.

And, inspiration everywhere we looked.  More tomorrow about the home office.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you at my Boobie Party Susan G. Komen Fundraiser this afternoon.  Wait until you see the card we are making ~ it is so cute!!!!

What a fun group at class last night!

I thought you might like to see pictures from the Simply Scrappin' Scrapbook Class last night!  We made 8 pages, 4 double layouts with Stampin' Up!'s Playful Polka Dots Kit (#122346) and they all turned out fabulous!  I loved the class as I could prepare ahead of time and then just party with everyone the rest of the night.  Thanks so much for coming everyone ~ i see another Simply Scrappin' Class in the future...

Lynda and Daphne working hard!

Holly, Rosie and Kim with several completed pages.

Gloria and Daphne and their big smiles ~ too cute!

Don't forget my fundraiser tomorrow for the Susan G. Komen Foundation supporting breast cancer research.  You are going to love my Boobie Party!  Call me, 757-587-1548, and come on over!