Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Templates to Try

shown directly below is a terrific card made by Suzette Lee that uses the Template shared further down in this post- try this template with your cards if you are having a hard time creating a card that is visually exciting by keeping your eye moving - Suzette's card below adds a triangle layering effect - anytime you layer your items to form a visual triangle you will keep the eye moving which in turns adds excitement to the art - in addition the two other card samples were created by: Megan Olsen and Liane Bloomquist






Thursday, April 19, 2007

Stamps- Which ones do you think SU will RETIRE?


Stampers
Each year Stampin' Up! goes through the catalog retiring stamp sets to make room for Hot, New & Trendy stamps for the next catalog. As a preface to this retirement period I thought I would involve you - my Stampin' Friends to take a shot at picking your top 20 stamp sets that you think WILL BE RETIRED.
Anyone can play customer, non stamping friend, fellow demonstrator etc. Email me your picks by April 30th. The winner will be the person who has the most correct sets listed- in the event of a tie I will randomly choose a winner. The winner will receive a cute bundle of hand stamped cards. Stampin' Up! will post the retiring list to demos generally the first week of May.
electronic catalogs can be viewed at:
AND DONT FORGET TO SCHEDULE A HOME STAMPIN' EVENT AND HAVE YOUR NAME PLACED IN THE DRAWING FOR A $20 SHOPPING SPREE. April 21st is the deadline to sign up your event.
To help give you some ideas - I am offering the following events that you can choose from:
SPRING FEVER: are you ready to get outdoors- create a watering can card, stamp a terracotta pot & create a get well card
HONORING OUR PARENTS: create a mothers day card, a fathers day card & a scrapbook page celebrating your family history
MAY DAY: create a cute May Day style basket as well as 2 floral greeting cards
CUSTOM EVENT: you and I will discuss a plan that suits you and your guests
MY PLACE OR YOURS- I AM HAPPY TO HAVE YOU INVITE THE GUESTS AND HOST THE EVENT IN MY HOME IF THAT WORKS BETTER- JUST ASK!
* the card shown above is from the StampMasters group Im in & uses the Doodle This set from the Spring Mini

Monday, April 16, 2007

AND THE WINNER IS......

THE WINNER OF THE $10 SCAVENGER HUNT GIFT CERTIFICATE IS SARAH VAN DUSER- CONGRATULATIONS! DON'T FORGET ANYONE WHO CONTACTS ME BY APRIL 21ST SAT TO SET UP A HOME STAMPIN' PARTY EVENT OF ANY KIND IS ELIGIBLE TO HAVE THEIR NAME DRAWN TO WIN A $20 SHOPPING SPREE!
ALSO AS THE EARLY BIRD WINNER ANN WILL BE RECEIVING HER GIFT WITH HER ORDER THIS MONTH -
THANK YOU STAMPERS

Friday, April 13, 2007

CLASS REMINDER & SHOPPING SPREE DRAWING

Sizzlen Stampers- just a reminder that the Springtime Originals class will be held at my home tomorrow from 10-12. I had 2 people that had to cancel out so I have 2 extra kits. If you would like to attend but had not previously RSVP'd then email me today so I can get you on the list. This class is only $7- FREE to Test Panelists. PLEASE BRING YOUR SCISSORS/CUTTERS & ADHESIVES/GLUES.

Also I have a SHOPPING SPREE for $20 to be drawn for among any stampers who sign up to host a HOME STAMPIN' EVENT- it can be a class, a crop, a time for anyone to just come and create cards, giftables etc - whatever you would like it to be. I will come to your home & provide some supplies*- you provide guests and snacks- it's that easy. For those who email or call me by April 21st to host anytime in April or May- you will be eligible to have your name drawn for the $20 Shopping Spree. If your event has orders then you will receive Hostess Benefits in addition to the $20 Shopping Spree. The Shopping Spree will be gifted at your Event.
Do you want to make several cards or scrapbook several pages. Sign up and gather your friends to do the same and it counts as an event.
* supplies provided will depend on the type of event being held

REGISTRATION & PREPAYMENT FOR APRIL 27TH CLASS IS DUE SAT APRIL 14TH

APRIL 27 7-9PM IS THAT 'FAUX' REAL?- join me for this special class where you will learn a variety of 'faux' techniques- from creating faux eyelets, sequins & other 'hardware' pieces as well as learning some 'faux' techniques incl. faux shaving cream (same look no mess)faux linen, faux filmstrips, faux embossing & more - please note this is a technique class so you will leave with knowledge but not necessarily a completed project for each technique - this class is $10 per person - Registration and Prepayment required by April 14th

Monday, April 9, 2007

EARLY BIRD WINNER


ANN DONAHUE IS THE EARLY BIRD WINNER WITH HER SCAVENGER HUNT ARRVING TO ME ON APRIL 6TH AT 9:09 PM
BUT DON'T DESPAIR
THERE IS STILL TIME TO JOIN THE OTHER LADIES & TURN YOUR HUNT IN TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DRAWING
YOU HAVE THROUGH THURSDAY TO GET THEM TURNED IN TO ME
I WILL THEN REVIEW THE HUNTS FOR CORRECT ANSWERS AND
DRAW THE WINNER ON APRIL 16TH NEXT MONDAY!
creator of this 'early bird' card is fellow demo Rhonda Morgan

Friday, April 6, 2007

SPRING CONTEST


Sizzlen Stampers

I am having a SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT CONTEST

to celebrate the Season and to celebrate my New Blog Site

Here are the details:

Instead of hunting easter eggs you will be hunting for answers about various Stampin' Up! products

I will collect scavenger hunts via email from today thru Thurs April 12th - then all participants who answered correctly will be put in a drawing to WIN a Stampin Up! Gift basket including a $10 Gift Certificate + the Early Bird (1st entry received) will also receive a Gift!
Winners will be notified by Monday April 16th via email


resources hints: use your 2006-07 SU Catalog/Idea Book and Spring Mini

or go online to electronically view the catalog and mini at:



Email me your answers to the following SCAVENGER HUNT questions:


1) On what page of the SU Catalog - would I find the Perfect Stamp set to use to celebrate my neice's H.S. Graduation?

2) View pg 93 - what set would make a great greeting to share with a friend who loves to cook?

3) In the 'Vintage' section of the catalog what stamp set would make great accents to celebrate your spring break or summer excursions?

4) Find the stamp set that contains 56 single words?

5) List the 6 'In Colors' (ps: these will be retired at the end of June)?

6) What is your favortite set in the Spring Mini Catalog?

7) Have you ordered it yet?

8) What is the new punch in the Spring Mini that costs only $9.95 and makes the perfect accent for greeting cards as well as scrapbook pages?

9) Do you own all of our wonderful dual tipped markers?

10) What is your favorite package of Designer Paper that we are currently carrying?


Email all Hunt answers to me at: mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com

and place the phrase ' SCAVENGER HUNT' in the subject line


GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY HUNTING
Shan

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

SPRING DELIVERY- ORDERS ARE IN

if you are receiving this particular BLOG it is because your recent order has arrived
and is ready for pick up
Bags will be on my back deck labeled - for pick up
If you need me to deliver it please email me at
mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com
to make arrangements
my schedule is a little crazy this week as we are on Spring Break
so we are doing some Spring Cleaning, Bedroom remodeling and Day Trips
Enjoy!
shan

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

WILD ABOUT YOU

These too/two cute cards were stamped by fellow demos: Rhonda Beadell & Cherina Cohen
They show some great layering techniques and card layouts that you can 'copy' for any card that you make. For more details as well as a supply list for each card email me at: mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com
Both cards are very simple to recreate and could even be adapted into scrapbook pg elements
Enjoy!

Monday, April 2, 2007

JOIN MY STAMPIN' TEAM FOR FREE STAMPS/SAVINGS


Stampers - Have you been contemplating owning your own business? Or would you just like to get a discount and have your stampin' & scrappin' products arrive right to your front door? If so meet me at The Dish Pizza in Liberty on Saturday April 28th at 1:00 - I will answer your questions + have a cute gift for you & when you join my team that day (by April 28th) you will receive a coupon from me for $50 off of the Starter Kit price (approx a 25% savings) and as an added bonus, Stampin' Up! will send you 2 of the hostess sets that will be premiering in the New July 2007 Catalog!
The sample above uses one of the sets; to view the free sets click on the links below- Remember you may email me anytime at mrssizzlen@kc.rr.com with questions or to receive a copy of the paperwork in advance.

APRIL PROMOTION





Word Sets on Sale!During the month of April Stampin' Up! is offering select word stamps sets at 20% off. The great thing about this sale is there is no minimum purchase or limit to the number of sets you can order. Click on the name of the set below so that you can see the set in our on-line catalog.
Page 190 Tiny Talk* Sale price $13.56
Page 177 Warm Words Sale price $15.96
Page 183 In My Thoughts Sale Price $23.16
Page 178 All Year Cheer II* Sale Price $23.96
Page 194 Short Order Alphabet Sale Price $31.16
Page 191 Everyday Flexible Phrases Sale Price $31.96
Sets with asterisk will be retired after June 30, 2007