These new Triple Layer Punches really rock! Check it out. Then check out my website and order it!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
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Find a Designer Series Paper for every crafting occasion, every crafting project, and every creative mood.
We have an awesome new line-up of Designer Series Paper, so check them out now!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Friends and Fiji
I have been a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator since 1999 but, with the exception of the first five years, they have been as a hobby demonstrator (more because of circumstance than desire). On my way to the Stampin’ Up! convention in 2004, I received word that my mom (and best friend) had passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. My world was shattered. I had a hard time functioning, much less being a demonstrator. I could barely think of stamping, scrapping and crafting because it was a passion I shared with Mom, and the memories, while wonderful, were also painful.
Almost exactly 10 months later, while I was still deeply grieving, my husband broke his neck and back in a fall from a roof. The accident completely shattered his C-6 vertebrae and broke three bones in his lower back. The doctors said it was a miracle that he not only is alive, but that he was not paralyzed from the neck down. They stated the obvious - his Angels were definitely with him that day. He has lived with constant pain, some of it reducing a big, strong man to tears, and he has endured four surgeries. Both his C-6 and his C-7 have been completely rebuilt with bone from his hip.
I work full time and in addition to raising three children, I have had to take on more responsibilities than many wives do because of my husband’s condition. I am telling you this, not for sympathy, but as an explanation of why my presence on my blog and as a Demonstrator has been very limited. BUT THAT’S ABOUT TO CHANGE!!
I just returned from this year’s Stampin’ Up! convention, and I brought back with me a renewed desire and passion for papercrafting and for cultivating new, lasting friendships that have always been the most cherished part of my Stampin’ Up! life. I had put my creative life and making new friends on hold for over seven years now, but it’s time for to get back in the saddle, and I need your help!
It is such a helpless feeling to watch the person you love most in the world suffer through continual pain. It’s really a helpless feeling because you can’t do anything for him. When they announced that the incentive trip for 2013 would be in FIJI, I realized that while I can’t do much to relieve his pain, I can create a Dream Experience for him, and maybe for a short time, he can ignore his body and just enjoy living. In order to earn this trip for him, I must rebuild my Stampin’ Up! business. I believe returning to one of my greatest passions will also make me a better wife. You know the old saying, “If Mama ain’t happy, nobody’s happy!”
If you are reading this blog, it’s because you share my passion for Stamps, Scrapping and Paper Crafting. Have you ever thought of purchasing the amazing Stampin’ Up! product for a discount? Stampin Up! makes it easy. Now through July 31st, you can order a Stampin’ Up! Starter kit for only $99! So, depending on your needs, you can either start an incredible business for only $99 or you can become a hobby demonstrator (think “Discount Club Member”) and get a great discount on the types of products you already use and love. To make it even sweeter, during this promotion, you will not only receive all the products in the starter kit, but you will receive this AWESOME bonus Christmas Keepsake Box, valued at $40!
Almost exactly 10 months later, while I was still deeply grieving, my husband broke his neck and back in a fall from a roof. The accident completely shattered his C-6 vertebrae and broke three bones in his lower back. The doctors said it was a miracle that he not only is alive, but that he was not paralyzed from the neck down. They stated the obvious - his Angels were definitely with him that day. He has lived with constant pain, some of it reducing a big, strong man to tears, and he has endured four surgeries. Both his C-6 and his C-7 have been completely rebuilt with bone from his hip.
I work full time and in addition to raising three children, I have had to take on more responsibilities than many wives do because of my husband’s condition. I am telling you this, not for sympathy, but as an explanation of why my presence on my blog and as a Demonstrator has been very limited. BUT THAT’S ABOUT TO CHANGE!!
I just returned from this year’s Stampin’ Up! convention, and I brought back with me a renewed desire and passion for papercrafting and for cultivating new, lasting friendships that have always been the most cherished part of my Stampin’ Up! life. I had put my creative life and making new friends on hold for over seven years now, but it’s time for to get back in the saddle, and I need your help!
It is such a helpless feeling to watch the person you love most in the world suffer through continual pain. It’s really a helpless feeling because you can’t do anything for him. When they announced that the incentive trip for 2013 would be in FIJI, I realized that while I can’t do much to relieve his pain, I can create a Dream Experience for him, and maybe for a short time, he can ignore his body and just enjoy living. In order to earn this trip for him, I must rebuild my Stampin’ Up! business. I believe returning to one of my greatest passions will also make me a better wife. You know the old saying, “If Mama ain’t happy, nobody’s happy!”
If you are reading this blog, it’s because you share my passion for Stamps, Scrapping and Paper Crafting. Have you ever thought of purchasing the amazing Stampin’ Up! product for a discount? Stampin Up! makes it easy. Now through July 31st, you can order a Stampin’ Up! Starter kit for only $99! So, depending on your needs, you can either start an incredible business for only $99 or you can become a hobby demonstrator (think “Discount Club Member”) and get a great discount on the types of products you already use and love. To make it even sweeter, during this promotion, you will not only receive all the products in the starter kit, but you will receive this AWESOME bonus Christmas Keepsake Box, valued at $40!
That’s like getting a whole starter kit, and the ability to purchase wholesale for only $59! To get started, click on this link and Join Now! Your password is thestampqueen. Joining the Fun will enable you to get a great discount or build a great business. Don’t just help me take my husband to Fiji...let’s go to Fiji together! To make the deal even sweeter - the first three people to sign up for a Demonstrator Discount will receive an ADDITIONAL Christmas Keepsake Box FREE!
Not really interested in Fiji or discounts, but love great products? Feel free to place your order on my website, or contact me directly. Here is the link to the online catalog. If you prefer a hard copy, contact me.
I will keep you updated on the “Friends and Fiji” progress monthly, and starting in August, I will upload new projects to my blog at least twice a month.
There is so much more to share with you, but this post is already WAY too long. Request more information by adding your name to my Newsletter list and let’s be new friends!
Thanks so much and Happy Stamping!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
From Shelly....
Here is a great look at some of the types of projects I see when I go to the SU! convention. Don't want to miss out? Sign up with me and go! Enjoy!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetie!
My guy is a combo Cowboy/Handyman. He grew up building houses with his dad and has held various jobs where his handyman skills have been a prerequisite. His current position, Ranch Manager, encompasses the Cowboy and Handyman side of him. He makes sure the animals are well taken care of, he checks the fence line (however, these days, his horse is his Quad), he repairs the tractors that constantly break down during the "hay" season, etc.
I have been stamping and scrapping since before we were married. I have stamped cards for him on every occasion. I usually get the "thank you, that's nice, Sweetie" comments and the cards are quickly relegated to the drawer. Last year, after a segment on Studio 5 about 'manly" cards, I made a Father's Day card for him made out of different hardware pieces. He kept the card out and showed it to everyone. It's been months since Father's Day and he still talks about the card.
Of course, with Valentine's Day, I wanted a card he wouldn't just shove in the drawer again. Below is a picture of some of the items I purchased for his card. To be honest, the only item used in the making of the card that is Stampin' Up! are the two punches and the hemp twine.
The picture isn't great quality, but what you see are tie plates, sandpaper, hook, eyes, nuts, nails, hinges, fence staple (I guess that's what that is - I just raided the Cowboy's tools) and drywall mesh.
I used the the Full Heart Extra Large punch (Item #119883 - $16.95) to cut three large hearts. Two from the drywall mesh (black) and one of the sandpaper. (I should note that the punches I used are both Stampin' Up! but were purchased prior to the new, sleeker, easier storing punches. If you want one, while the cut-out shape is the same, you would receive the new low-profile punch.)
As usual, I forgot to continue taking pictures throughout the creative process, but I took two nails, crossed them into an "X" and tied them together with the hemp twine. I positioned two of the "X's" and a nut on the Large Full Hearts and positioned them on one of the tie plates. I hooked the two tie plates together with a hinge. I used glue dots to hold everything on except for the hinge, which had some extra help from a brad.
I have been stamping and scrapping since before we were married. I have stamped cards for him on every occasion. I usually get the "thank you, that's nice, Sweetie" comments and the cards are quickly relegated to the drawer. Last year, after a segment on Studio 5 about 'manly" cards, I made a Father's Day card for him made out of different hardware pieces. He kept the card out and showed it to everyone. It's been months since Father's Day and he still talks about the card.
Of course, with Valentine's Day, I wanted a card he wouldn't just shove in the drawer again. Below is a picture of some of the items I purchased for his card. To be honest, the only item used in the making of the card that is Stampin' Up! are the two punches and the hemp twine.
The picture isn't great quality, but what you see are tie plates, sandpaper, hook, eyes, nuts, nails, hinges, fence staple (I guess that's what that is - I just raided the Cowboy's tools) and drywall mesh.
I used the the Full Heart Extra Large punch (Item #119883 - $16.95) to cut three large hearts. Two from the drywall mesh (black) and one of the sandpaper. (I should note that the punches I used are both Stampin' Up! but were purchased prior to the new, sleeker, easier storing punches. If you want one, while the cut-out shape is the same, you would receive the new low-profile punch.)
As usual, I forgot to continue taking pictures throughout the creative process, but I took two nails, crossed them into an "X" and tied them together with the hemp twine. I positioned two of the "X's" and a nut on the Large Full Hearts and positioned them on one of the tie plates. I hooked the two tie plates together with a hinge. I used glue dots to hold everything on except for the hinge, which had some extra help from a brad.
I really like the front of this card. It's girlie enough to satisfy my inner woman, but he will appreciate the sentiment in the X's and O's.
I had to cover some printing/labels on the inside cover, which was where I used the Heart-to-Heart Extra Large Punch (Item #119881, $16.95).
For the inside, main portion of the card, I used sandpaper as my layer piece and created a sentence out of other hardware and a few letters. In hindsight, I wish I had used one of our Alphabet Sets for the letter parts of my sentiment, but I'm too lazy to go back and correct it.
And, if you are hardware challenged like I used to be, the inside translates into "I'm hooked on you."
Remember, it's still Sale-A-Bration (translation - FREE STAMPS!) For more info, see post below.
Happy Valentine's Day! I hope it's a Wonderful, LOVE-filled day for you and yours.
Hugs,
Randee
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Occasions Like These Deserve SaleABrating!
Wowza! I know you get tired of my stating that "this is the best mini (catalog, etc) yet," but I can't help it! Stampin' Up! just keeps rocking on with awesome new stamp sets, accessories, fabrics, etc. And, my wishlist grows bigger and more expensive!
The Occasions Mini is in effect NOW. Click here and view it online. You can order here.
On January 25th, the Sale-A-Bration starts! What Christmas is to most children, SU! Sale-A-Bration is to Stampers, Papercrafters and Scrapbookers! It's kind of like Christmas and your birthday all rolled into one! For every $50 spent, you get to choose FREE items from the SAB brochure along with selected items from our mainline catalog. Since SAB doesn't start until Jan 25th, I can't share the wonderful goodies included in the promotion just yet, but I can advise you to take a look at the Occasions Mini, make your wishlist and be ready to place your order on Jan 25th! You will be glad you did!
So, Happy New Year. May it bring you joy, laughter, prosperity and stamps!
The Occasions Mini is in effect NOW. Click here and view it online. You can order here.
On January 25th, the Sale-A-Bration starts! What Christmas is to most children, SU! Sale-A-Bration is to Stampers, Papercrafters and Scrapbookers! It's kind of like Christmas and your birthday all rolled into one! For every $50 spent, you get to choose FREE items from the SAB brochure along with selected items from our mainline catalog. Since SAB doesn't start until Jan 25th, I can't share the wonderful goodies included in the promotion just yet, but I can advise you to take a look at the Occasions Mini, make your wishlist and be ready to place your order on Jan 25th! You will be glad you did!
So, Happy New Year. May it bring you joy, laughter, prosperity and stamps!
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