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Friday, February 6, 2009

Lovely As A Tree "Reflection" - Brayer

Lovely As A Tree Stamp Set

Tomorrow is Stamp Club - I absolutely love stamp club - we've been meeting for almost five years now and I've loved every minute of it.

Thank you ladies for your support and creativity.

I was looking through my archives the other day and found this card, it's one of the first I made with a brayer and because we are using another brayer technique this month, I thought I'd share this one.

Look closely at the card - do you think it looks like I just turned the stamp upside down to create the "reflection" image?

Hmmm, could be, but then the trees would appear backwards.

What I actually did was ink up my stamp, the wheel over the image carefully end to end with my brayer, so that the image was transferred onto my brayer, and then I wheeled over my card to transfer the image below the stamped trees.

Now that was a long time ago, but I still remember it well as being one of the first out of the box things I ever tried.

I still use my Lovely As A Tree stamp set all the time and it is still available for you to purchase through me from Stampin' Up!

I hope you've enjoyed my trip down memory lane.
Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Ooops Wrong Order Posts

Just a quick note to let you know that on Monday I added a collection of creations, but I didn't upload them and when I uploaded them today, they went in with the Monday posts, so you'll need to page down to see the extra projects. Hope that makes sense.

Remember, I told you there would be bumps in the road as I learn how to do this?

If you are enjoying my new blog, please send me an email, I'd love to hear form you.

"Best Ever" I Just Can't Stop! Scrappin'

After spending the last few days creating my "Best Ever" Scrapbooking, Card Making and By Mail Class, I popped back into my "studio" - (by now you'll all know that, that means I went to do laundry and got side tracked) and there just sitting there, waiting to be enjoyed were "leftovers", not the kind that your kids moan about, but delicious leftover pieces from my "Best Ever" Simply Scrappin' Kit and I just had to stop for a moment to enjoy them and look what happened.

Do leftovers look this cute in your house? No? Mine don't normally either.

Have a great day!

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

April Best Ever Event Details and Projects By Mail

Best Ever Options:

Attend a gathering to use the Best Ever samples – there are options

Brand New Get this class by mail.

Option A:
Make 20 cards using half your Best Ever Simply Scrappin’ Kit and the other half of the Simply Scrappin’ Kit is yours to take home and be creative with. If you don’t finish all your cards at the event, I’ll email you images of the cards and as a bonus for attending you’ll get the scrapbook images too.

Cost: $35.00 includes kit, 20 whisper white card bases and use of glue and equipment at event + email images sent to your address. (includes tax and shipping and handling)

Additional items we will be using and you may need at home to complete any unfinished projects at home:

Your favorite glue – I use Dotto ® (it’s removable if you make a mistake) 103305 12.95*
Paper Cutter – I use 104152 $24.95*
Whisper White Card Stock 100730 $7.50* – Each pack contains 40 sheets, so there is enough to make appx. 80 cards. Option A includes 20 Pre-Cut Whisper White card bases to use at the event.
Bone Folder 102300 $6.95*
Whisper White Envelopes – I use 107301 $6.50* – Each pack contains 40 envelopes. To reduce the cost of the event, envelopes are not included in any of the options, they are an optional extra.
When: April 2009 -
Choose daytime or evening Monday April 27th 7:00 – 9:00 PM or Tuesday April 28th 9:30 – 11:30 AM both events are identical. Space is limited – your non refundable payment by check or cash secures your place on a first come/order first serve basis. Must be received no later than March 30th - or find five friends who want to do this with you and contact me to arrange your own date.
Where: Please Contact Me For Address

Option B:
Make 3 different Scrapbook pages using half your Best Ever Simply Scrappin’ Kit an the other half of the Simply Scrappin’ Kit is yours to take home and create facing pages or make cards with, there will probably be time at the event to make a start, if not finish these. I’ll email you images of the cards and as a bonus for attending you’ll get the scrapbook images too – the facing page designs will be your own.

Cost: $31.50 includes kit, and use of glue and equipment at event + email images sent to your address. (includes tax and shipping and handling)

Additional items we will be using and you may need at home to complete any unfinished projects at home:

Your favorite glue – I use Dotto ® (it’s removable if you make a mistake) 103305 $12.95*
Paper Cutter – I use 104152 $24.95*
Whisper White Card Stock 100730 $7.50* – Each pack contains 40 sheets, so there is enough to make appx. 80 cards. Option A includes 20 Pre-Cut Whisper White card bases to use at the event.
Bone Folder 102300 $6.95*
Whisper White Envelopes – I use 107301 $6.50* – Each pack contains 40 envelopes. To reduce the cost of the event, envelopes are not included in any of the options, they are an optional extra.
When: April 2009 - Choose daytime or evening Monday April 27th 7:00 – 9:00 PM or Tuesday April 28th 9:30 – 11:30 AM both events are identical. Space is limited – your non refundable payment by check or cash secures your place on a first come/order first serve basis. Must be received no later than March 30th or find five friends who what to do this with you and contact me to arrange your own date.
Where: Please Contact Me For Address

Option C:
By Mail You will receive your Best Ever Simply Scrappin’ Kit and I will email you images of each project. The tools you will need are minimal, you can add any or all of them to your Simply Scrappin’ Kit order. Instructions are not necessary, but there will be a simple guide with the images.

Cost: $28.95 (includes tax and shipping and handling)

Additional items you will need to have on hand or order:

Your favorite glue – I use Dotto ® (it’s removable if you make a mistake) 103305 $12.95*
Paper Cutter – I use 104152 $24.95*
Whisper White Card Stock 100730 $7.50* – Each pack contains 40 sheets, so there is enough to make appx. 80 cards. Option C does not include extra card stock for bases to keep cost down if you already own it, but please order as an optional extra to make cards.
Bone Folder 102300 $6.95*
Whisper White Envelopes – I use 107301 $6.50* – Each pack contains 40 envelopes. To reduce the cost, envelopes are not included in any of the options, they are an optional extra.
When: Whenever you like once your items arrive.
Where: Wherever you like – I made mine at the Ice Arena while my children were skating.

Option D: (Demonstrators Too)

Do you already own the Best Ever Simply Scrappin’ Kit? No problem – you can purchase the PDF. File containing all the pictures and any necessary instructions/dimensions. Once I receive payment, I will email the PDF file to you.
- Cost: $7:00 by check

*Net Price: Before Shipping & Handling & Tax

** Event dates may change due to availability of supplies, venue and weather.

If dates and times above do not work for you, please contact me to arrange alternate dates or times.

All information contained in this document is correct at time of printing and is subject to change without notice.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

I Promised You A Project With The "Best Ever" Simply Scrappin' Kit!!

Stampin' Up! Best Ever Simply Scrappin' Kit 112054

Page 162 Spring Summer 2009

You can create all these cards from half a kit

and 10 sheets of Whisper White card stock, Glue and a Paper Trimmer

You can create all this from one kit

and 10 sheets of Whisper White card stock, Glue and a Paper Trimmer

For a long time now I’ve wanted to showcase one of the fabulous Stampin’ Up! Simply Scrappin’ Kits. My challenge is that many of my customers are primarily card makers and probably wouldn’t take a second look at a “scrappin’ kit”. I also have a number of customers who are scrapbookers and don’t make cards and then there is the group who do both.

Now, it has been said, and I quote “you can please some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people, all of the time”, it has also been said that “you can’t be all things to all people”.

Well, I’m here to show you that the Simply Scrappin’ kit does the very best job of kicking both those statements into touch. Just look above and you will see a small sampling of what I’m talking about.

For my “card makers” – I made 20 really classy cards out of half, yes, half the kit and ten sheets of 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White card stock and as well as still having half the kit still unused, there were still pieces left over to make a few extra, which means you can make more than forty cards out of just one Simply Scrappin’ kit.

For my “scrapbookers” – I made 3 different but coordinating 12x12 scrapbook pages from half, yes, half the kit and of course with the other half of the kit you could easily create coordinating facing pages for a double spread and there were plenty of images left over for extra embellishment or making additional projects later.

For my “card makers/scrapbookers” – I made three different but coordinating 12x12 scrapbook pages and 20 cards by using the entire kit and ten sheets of extra 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White card stock and there ware still plenty of pieces left over for extra embellishment or additional projects.

I chose to use the minimum tools and embellishments to keep the projects simple and inexpensive – perfect for beginners and bliss for long time crafters:

· Best Ever Simply Scrappin’ Kit
· Paper trimmer
· Glue – I used my favorite – removable Dotto®
· Dimensionals (totally optional)
· Whisper White Card Stock (cards only - 10 or 20 sheets depending on number of cards you make)
· Bone Folder (cards only)
· Time (not as much as you would think)
· Imagination and Creativity (totally optional)
· Friends/Family to share your fabulous creations with

The thing that struck me most as I was creating the cards was how they reminded me of one of those classy designer store cards. I can’t decide if it was the simple yet flexible and elegant images or the fabulous color combinations and the ability to create a monochromatic effect. I was also impressed with the fact that I couldn’t think of a single person these cards in the right combination wouldn’t work for.

The colors in the scrapbook pages are neutral enough for any picture and the perfect backdrop to get you in the mood for being creative.

Now that you have seen the flexibility of our Simply Scrappin’ Kits, I hope you’ll take a closer look at the many fabulous designs in our current Stampin’ Up! Idea Book for Spring and Summer 2009.

Would you like to take part in a creative gathering to make these fabulous projects? Stay tuned or send me an email reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com.

Would you like to make these fabulous projects but you just don’t have time or maybe you live too far away to attend a gathering? Stay tuned, or send me an email to find out how to receive the entire project by mail and email including images of each project. Step by step instructions are not necessary, but there will be a simple guide by email.

· All information contained in this document is correct at time of printing and is subject to change without notice.

Monday, February 2, 2009

3d Big Shot Scallop Envelope Box

This is what happens when you think "outside the box"...... Last time you saw this it was an envelope, take four of them and glue them together and you've got a cute box.

Color Me Cards

Color me cards. Just stamp images on love notes, add envelopes and crayons and you've got a fun little gift.

This one was made with the stamp set "Happy Heart Day"

These make great gifts or treats for party bags.

One of My Stamp Club Swaps

The scallop envelop on this card was made with my Big Shot. See what I'm going to do with it next..... It's 3d

Simply Sent Card Elements - Flower Power

It was great fun to get a kit with step by step instructions to make these cards. There are enough supplies to make nine cards in the kit and there are even supplies left over.

112028 - Flower Power Card Elements $15.95 net.

How to make your teacher smile.

A little something for you to enjoy while I'm busy creating classes.

My children gave these to their teachers on the first day of school.

Valentine - Soooo Simple

Valentine, Valentine, Valentine......

Can you believe that the little treat box used no glue at all?

Can you believe that all three different size hearts came from one punch? - It's new for Stampin' Up! this season and I love it! There's a new large heart punch too.

I Received A Certificate Of Promotion Today From Stampin' Up!

Today I received a surprise in the mail from Stampin' Up! I've been promoted to Senior Supervisor.

I've been so busy "kicking everything up a notch" that I'd completely missed it.

As promised I've been working on the "Best Ever" Simply Scrappin' Kit class and I should have details for you very soon.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Prize Winner!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS! Dianne G. You are the winner of the Sale-A-Bration Pre-Order Prize.

Sale-A-Bration

Sale-A-Bration

Sale-a-Bration Feb. 1 - March 31 2009 - if you need to view the catalog, click on the catalog link on the side bar.

*For every $50 net. you spend (before tax and shipping) you get to choose a FREE Stamp set, or Ribbon Bundle or Designer Paper. These items are in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.

*If you order $150 net, you get 3 Sale-a-Bration stamp sets & the regular hostess benefits (Free level one hostess set & $15 in FREE Product.

*There's no limit, for every $50 net. you spend you get a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift!*To place an online order, visit my Stampin' Up! Website

Free Catalog

*If you place an online order starting today, you will get a copy of the 2009 Spring & Summer Idea Book & Catalog.

*It's while supplies last, but it's with every order. That means if you order a couple times this month, you may get an extra copy.

Please share that copy with someone you think might enjoy it! I'll never forget my first Stampin' Up! catalog!! I took it everywhere. I know some of you can relate.

Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for $169 net. & Join my group

*Sign up for a discounted price of $169 net. ...yes, that’s right.

*In addition to all the wonderful items in the kit, you'll get to choose any FREE stamp set from the Idea Book & Catalog.

I’m sure I'm forgetting to tell you something....I’m so glad I have my Blog, so I can add anything later.
Have a great day and WELCOME to this year’s awesome Sale-A-Bration!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Best Ever Simply Scrappin' Kit

" BEST EVER"

Simply Scrappin' Kit

I was stunned when I saw the fabulous images, then there was the sensational textured 12x12 card and before I knew it I was holding amazing 12x12 double sided designer paper paper too, and not one sheet of each designer paper, not two sheets of each, but three sheets of each.

Now I'm going to make you a promise...... I promise to create a class for both card makers and scrapbookers using this "Best Ever" Simply Scrappin' Kit, so stay tuned.

What I also love is that this kit has a coordinating stamp set and die cuts for the Big Shot - You can't help but make beautifully coordinating prjects - WOW!

Have I told you lately that I absolutely love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator?

I love this new blog too, because I get to share my excitement as I discover new and wonderful things with Stampin' Up!

Big Shot Texturz Backgrounds #1 Arrival Images

All six images come in one collection - here they are on the In Colors

I can't believe how fast it is to just buzz them through the machine and create these fabulous dry embossed images.

Small Dots

Large Dots

Harlequin

Flourish

Eyelet

Damask

Big Shot Texturz Backgrounds #1 Arrival

I'm so excited - I just received new toys - These are for my Big Shot!!

Dry embossing will never be the same again!

New/Used Stamps For Sale

New & Used Retired Stamps For Sale - Keep Checking Back For New Additions

This post is correct at time of posting and is subject to change without notice
Prices do not include shipping/delivery

A Beautiful Season – Used - $28.95
Ahoy Matey – Used - $23.95
All Natural – Used - $17.95
All Wrapped Up –Used - $19.95
All Year Cheer 1 – Used - $29.95
All Year Cheer 2 – Used - $29.95
All Year Cheer 3 – Used - $29.95
Along the Same Lines – Used - $21.95
Alphabet Soup – New Un-mounted - $19.95
Alphabits – New - $14.95
Best Blossoms – Used - $19.95
Birthday Best – Used - $12.95
Bitty Boos – Well Used $16.95
Bubble Queen – New - $25.95
Bundle Up - New 2 stamps mounted - $21.95
Burst into Bloom – Used - $11.95
By Sea – New Un-mounted - $22.95 – SOLD
Canvas Background – Used - $17.95
Carved & Candlelit – Used - $19.95
Circle of Friendship – Used - $17.95
Circus Train – New Un-mounted - $25.95 SOLD
Clowning Around – New Un-mounted $24.95
Cold Play – Used - $26.95
Cowboy Kid – Used - $21.95
Crosshatch Background – New Un-mounted - $16.95
Cute Conversation – Used - $19.95
Cute Conversation – New Un-mounted - $29.95
Daisy – Well Used - $40.00 – Sold
Elegant Greetings – Used - $26.95
Elegant Notes – New Mounted - $20.95
Elegant Ornaments – Mounted - $14.95
Express Yourself – Used - $27.95
Filigree Background – Used - $16.95
First in Fashion – New Un-mounted - $16.95
French Script Background – New Un-mounted $16.95
Fresh Flowers – Used - $11.95
Fun Filled – New Un-mounted - $16.95
Fun Filled – Used - $14.95
Fun With Shapes – Used $24.95
Furnished with Love – New Mounted - $29.95
Garden Collage – New Un-mounted - $17.95
Glorious Garlands – New Un-mounted - $29.95 – SOLD
Happy Harmony – New Un-mounted - $19.95
Haute Couture – New Un-mounted - $21.95
Haute Couture – New Un-mounted - $21.95
Hounds tooth Background – New Un-mounted - $16.95
I Love Soccer – New Un-mounted - $19.95
In The Spotlight – New Un-mounted - $25.95 – SOLD
In The Wild – Used - $19.95 – SOLD
Island Blossoms – Used - $29.95
Journaling Fun – Used - $20.00 - SOLD
Just Jeans Background – New $16.95
Just Journaling 2 – Used - $15.00
Letterpress Alphabet – Used - $41.95
Letterpress Numbers – Used - $21.95 – SOLD
Little Layers Plus – Used - $19.95
Little Pieces – Well Used - $16.95 – SOLD
Listen With The Heart – Used $14.95
Love Ya Bunches – New Un-mounted - $14.95
Loving Hearts – Used - $19.95 – SOLD
Monkey Business – Used - $39.95
Moose You (Words mounted on side) – Used $17.95
Much Love – New - $16.95
Noteworthy – New - $19.95
Noteworthy – New - $19.95 – NLA – Prize
Occasions Collection - Like New only 3 mounted - $21.95
On Angel Wings – Used - $99.95 – Yes that’s correct
On Safari Background – Used - $16.95
Painted Posies – New Un-mounted - $20.00
Painted Posies – Used - $15.00
Paris in the Spring – Used - $50 – Yes that’s correct
Perfect Party – Used - $24.95
Pocket Full of Posies – New Un-mounted - $16.95
Pocket Fun – New Un-mounted - $50 – Yes that’s correct
Polar Pals – Used - $40
Polka-Dot Posies – New Un-mounted - $21.95 – SOLD
Pretty Princess – Used - $49.95 – Yes that’s correct
Print Pattern Background – New Un-mounted - $16.95
Provencal – New Un-mounted - $21.95
Punches Three - New Un-Mounted - $21.95 - SOLD
Punches Three - Like New 1 not mounted - $21.95
Right at Home – New Mounted - $19.95
Roses in Winter – Used - $49.95
Rough Edges Alphabet – Used - $19.95
Say it Simply – New Un-mounted - $13.95
Shapes and Shadows – Used - $29.95
Simple Sayings 2 – Used - $19.95
Simple Snowman – New Mounted - $20.95
Simple Type Alphabet – Used $38.95
Simple Type Numbers – Used - $16.95 – SOLD
Smorgasboarders – New Un-mounted - $16.95
Small Script – Used - $16.95
So Many Scallops - Like New - $21.95
Tags and More - Used - $16.95 - SOLD

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

I have a friend who inspires me to be creative - she loves to make cards, but she's known around here for her impeccable taste in clothes and for always looking amazing - even at eight in the morning.

When I look at this stationary set I made for her, I can just imagine it in her hands. When you create something from the heart, it just fits and this has "Debbie" written all over it.

When I want to make something truly special, I just imagine that it is a gift for someone special and somehow it always turns out better than I expected.

I made this stationary set for my Mom, blue is the color of her front door - yes, her front door!

When my Mom visited last January, she came to my stamp club and I gave her my scallop punch for her Birthday because she liked it.

The last time my Mom visited at Thanksgiving, I put this on her pillow as a welcome gift.

I'm not sure introducing my Mom to Stamping was such a good idea, since every time I turned around during her visit, she was popping into my "studio" (the laundry room) and borrowing my stuff. It was wonderful and now she's 3,000 miles away and I sure wish she'd pop in and borrow something again soon.

Every Christmas Eve my children sprinkle "Santa Dust" outside - no matter where we are celebrating Christmas and each year "Santa Dust" looks a little different.

Here is my 2008 version. I sold them for $3.50 for the completed packet or you could buy kits in sets excluding the bag contents. My Mom took lots back to England for the children she shares Christmas with there.

I love this tradition!

This is a mini magazine holder I made for a friend in hospital - you know how there are always one or two nurses who just go that extra mile for you?

Well I thought my friend would like to havve a few little note cards she could leave once in a while for one of those "special" nurses.

Sorry the picture is a bit dark, I was trying out my new camera.

This is one of the cute cards we made at stamp club just before Christmas.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Huge Prize

Hello Ladies,

February 1st is the first day of Sale-A-Bration and to get us off to a flying start I’m offering you a chance to win a wonderful Stampin’ Up! Prize.

First let me explain a little about Sale-A-Bration (February1st – March 31st 2009)
Place an order:
Select any one of the items in the Sale-A-Bration brochure FREE with a purchase of $50 (NET sales before shipping & handling & tax). There’s no limit – for every $50 you spend, you can choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product!
Host a workshop:
When you host a workshop of at least $300 (NET sales before shipping & handling & tax), you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product in addition to our generous hostess benefits! You’ll receive a second product when your net workshop sales reach $600. Get a third product for workshop sales of $900 net or more!

My Special Prize Drawing.

The first ten people who place an order of $50 or more ( net excluding tax & shipping) will be entered to win the huge prize above, that includes three stamp sets, a selection of 6 x 6 double sided designer series paper, a new classic rose red stamp pad AND a brand new ¾” circle punch. That means if you place an order between now and Thursday you have an amazing chance of winning this prize. Worried you won’t win? – Don’t worry, everyone who takes part in this will receive a FREE mini goodie bag with their order as my thanks for your participation. Wait there’s more – with each $50 net merchandise increase in your order, you’ll receive an additional entry into the prize drawing.

This prize drawing does not include on line ordering. You need to email me your order or call me no later than Thursday January 29th and mail your payment to arrive with me no later than Saturday January 31st.2009.

All orders will be placed on Sunday February 1st and will be delivered to me for your collection when it arrives from Stampin’ Up! If you are the winner you may collect your prize with your order or before – there are some great stamps in the prize just perfect for Valentines.

Elizabeth Reeve (248) 961 9046 Email: reeveelizabeth@hotmail.com Web: http://www.elizabethreeve.stampinup.net/. All information is correct at time of printing and is subject to change without notice.