April's My Paper Pumpkin Revealed

 As we told you last month, Sara Douglas (Stampin' Up! CEO) has created a special My Paper Pumpkin to share with us in April and here she is to unveil it.  Watch her in action as she shows us how to make these cards - step by step!

 If you did not get in on the April My Paper Pumpkin subscription, you will have more chances.  The projects are great every month with many more surprises to come.  You can sign up for one month, three months, six months, etc. ~ your choice!  Sign up by May 10th to get the May project.  It's easy and you will love having a crafty mail box!  Feel free to CONTACT ME with any questions about My Paper Pumpkin, or go directly to the Paper Pumpkin web page HERE!  

ENJOY!  Susan Elise

Guest Artist: Adrienne Allen

Yesterday my across-the-street-bestie, ADRIENNE, brought us a little pound cake she had made and an Easter Card.  The card is DARLING and I had to share it with you!  Remember that cute stamp set, HEY CHICK, that was available during SALE-A-BRATION well here it is for Easter ~ TOO CUTE!  Thank You Adrienne!

And, HAPPY EASTER to everyone.  HAPPY SPRING!

Swaps, day 3

Dragonfly Dreams, page 26, Occasions Catalog (OC

Both of these cards are made with the Oh So Succulent stamp set on page 21 (OC).

Swaps, day 2

Jar of Love, page 75 AC (The stamp set is not retiring but the bundle is.)

Kinda Eclectic, page 147 AC ~ retiring

Swirly Bird, paage 152 AC (The bundle is retiring, not the set/dies.)

Jar of Love and Artistically Asian, page 87 AC

Swaps from OnStage in Richmond

This has been a busy week ~ I was hoping that I could post my swap cards from our regional meeting in Richmond before late on Thursday afternoon but ~ NO!  I will post today and then continue until I have posted all that I have.  This set is BEAUTIFUL YOU from the Occasions Catalog (OC).  Feel free to CASE ~ 'copy and share every' swap!  Enjoy!

High Tide, page 25 OC

Love & Affection, page 45 Annual Catalog (AC)

Special Reason, page 42 OC

 

Stampin' Up! Policy

As a Demonstrator we are able to get the NEW in advance and I received my 2017-2018 STAMPIN' UP! CATALOG last Friday night at an event called CENTERSTAGE.  When the event was over I immediately went to the hotel sports bar, ordered a glass of Chardonnay and went through EVERY PAGE.  So mush fun to see the NEW!  

It is Stampin' Up!'s policy not to show the catalog or, even, any page in the catalog.  BUT I can show you something that I made using the products in the catalog.  (Did I mention all the gifts we received at the event in Richmond?)  I received a stamp set named This Little Piggy and, when I got home, I made this cute card.  What do you think?

Oh no! It's retirement time.........

I always feel like everyone looks forward to retirement but, when it comes to favorite stamp sets, not so much.  The list is out and you can download it now to take a look and/or mark your catalog.  Warning:  It is in a tiny little font so you may need to have your magnifying glass nearby (I must be getting terribly OLD!).  Some of the items on the list are discounted and, of course, will sell out quickly so you may want to order online to take advantage of the supply while it lasts.

Download the LIST

Online Ordering

THANK YOU!

I had a lovely weekend in Richmond attending Stampin' Up!'s regional meeting, ONSTAGE STAMPIN' UP!  The main 'convention type meeting' was in Amsterdam with five regional meetings in the United States, two in Canada and two in Australia.  We arrived Friday afternoon with a dinner that evening that included leadership training.  Saturday morning started early with many of my team driving up and attending a Stampin' Up! event for the first time ~ so proud to have twenty SOUTHERN STARS there with me!

The day included receiving the 2017-2018 Catalog, display boards, videos from the meeting in Amsterdam, Swaps, Prize Patrol, introduction to new products and presentations by demonstrators of those new products.  The day also included recognition for demonstrator achievements in the last six months and that is where the THANK YOU comes in because I was awarded for both sales and a promotion!  I can only thank my stamping friends for your support of my business ~ YOU are why, and how, I was able to advance by business.  Thank you for your support ~ and here I am onstage on Saturday afternoon ~

So exciting, really!  I was up there twice (by myself) and came back to my seat ~ smiling and shaking.  WOW!  I hadn't been to a Stampin' Up! event for two years and it was so nice to be back.  Now, so excited to get back to work!  Thanks again!

Marble Technique Video

This is not a new technique, but it has such different results each time.  It's a great idea to revisit the idea.  This video was created by Stampin' Up! and it also uses current colors.  What's the look you want, shades of one color family or a rainbow?  Take a look: 

You can use all one color family for a great monochromatic look.  I'm always happy to answer any questions about our products or techniques. 

PS: SEND ME YOUR RETIRING LIST TODAY!  $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE PRIZE!

 

Mediterranean Moments

Download Meditteranean Moments April Project Sheet

On this card you will be using your Aqua Painter DRY and the ink will be on the inside lid of your stamp pads.  The image is stamped in Early Espresso so be sure it is dry before you start adding color to the details around the door and window.