Sweet Pea Card

This card has been a hit with my team and customers. It is so easy to make....and I am going to make it even easier for you to make by providing you with most of the supplies to make 8 cards...my blog candy for this week.

You will recieve the following materials:

8 pre-cut pieces of Rose Red, Old Olive, & Whisper White (embossed) card stock
8 pieces of Chocolate Chip 1” Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (#111849)
Sweet Pea Felt Flowers (#117226) (8 each of flowers & 16 leaves)
8 Whisper White Envelopes

**Items you will need to complete the cards include your favorite adhesive, Glue Dots (#103683), Well Scripted Stamp Set (#118601) with Clear Block C (#118486) or any stamp you would like to use, and Old Olive Classic Ink (#102277).

To win this blog candy just leave a comment on this post. On Saturday, February 13 at 10 am EST one person will be randomly picked to win. Good luck!

Upcoming Big Shot Class using the Movers & Shapers Die

This is a sample of the other project we will be doing at the upcoming Big Shot class. The Movers & Shapers Die cuts out your card base, scores it and also cuts out a hole according to where you position the magnetic die. As you can see in the photo...the Bermuda Bay heart is placed inside of the card but is visible through the heart shaped hole on the front made with the magnetic die.

The Big Shot class is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9 in Bridgeport. You can register for 5, 6 or 7 pm time slot. You will make 2 each of 2 projects and will take approximately 1 hour. The cost is $10. Contact me at ba.wilson@yahoo.com to register. Space is limited so don't delay.

The items we will use include: Movers & Shapers Bigz Die (#114506-$42.95), Punch Windows Magnetic Dies (#115953-$29.95), Extended Cutting Pads ($113478-$19.95), NEW Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit Die ($117332-$11.95), Whisper White and Bermuda Bay card stock, Bermuda Bay ink & Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (#115610), and NEW Well Scripted Stamp Set (#117072 Wood-$19.95 or #118601 Clear-$14.95).

Click HERE to see the other project for the evening and to read about the specials.

Big Shot Class Project ~ Valentine Treat

This will be one of the upcoming Big Shot class projects. This makes a great Valentine treat holder for the one you love! (Check back on Thursday to see the other project)

The Big Shot class is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9 in Bridgeport. You can register for 5, 6 or 7 pm. You will make 2 each of 2 projects. The cost is $10. Contact me at ba.wilson@yahoo.com to register. Space is limited so don't delay.

To make this I used the Two Tags Die (#115954-$21.95) with the Big Shot. Other items I used included Chocolate Chip & Very Vanilla card stock, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Clear Small Flat Cello Bags for the treats (#103104-$3.95 for 50), Real Red ink, Twine, Crop-A-Dile, NEW Small Heart Punch (#117193-$5.95), Full Heart Punch, NEW Medium Jewelry Tag Punch (#117190-$10.95), NEW Tiny Tags Stamp Set (#118091 wood $22.95 ~ #118592 clear $16.95), and the NEW I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set (#117010 wood $26.95 or #118571 clear $18.95).

SPECIALS:
1-Purchase the NEW I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set and Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. Click HERE for details.

2-Attend the Big Shot Class on Tuesday, February 9th and you can purchase the Stampin' Up! exclusive Tags Two Die for only $17.95 (reg. $21.95)! Remember--space is limited so don't delay registering.

Mini Valentine Cards

These cards were made by my team member Jennifer Greenman. She made some really cute valentines and shared them with us during our recent team meeting. These cards were made using the Love Bandit Stamp Set that is in our current Occasions Mini Catalog.


Shown above are a couple of additional valentines....the one on the right uses the Always set and the one on the right uses the Happy Moments Sale-A-Bration set.

You can visit Jennifer's Stampin' Up! website by clicking HERE.

Sale-A-Bration Birthday Card Sample

This is a sample made by one of my team members, Jill Broadwater. She used two Sale-A-Bration stamp sets ~ Happy Moments & Whimsical Words. You can get both of these sets for free with a $100 order (before S/H/T).

For upcoming classes and events in the Fairmont, WV area you can visit Jill's Stampin' Up Website.

Scrapbooking Class ~ January 26, 2010

A peek at the pages we will do at my next scrapbooking class.....

At our last class we did Christmas pages and they were so popular everyone wanted to do an additional set of pages using the same kit~Christmas Jingle~ but with different layouts. So I put together another 6 pages using the same colors. This set will make a wonderful addition to the previous pages we did--put them together for wonderful holiday book of memories.

Come and make 6 pages. (2 12 x 12 layouts) Cost is $20 for non club members or $10 for scrapbooking club members. Contact me at ba.wilson@yahoo.com to reserve your spot. Registration is limited.

If you cannot attend the class or live out of town you can purchase the Class by Mail. The cost is $20 plus $4.95 for Priority Mail shipping. Contact me at ba.wilson@yahoo.com for more information.

Team Meeting Project-Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

This is one of the projects we will be doing at my upcoming Team Meeting on Sunday, January 24. If you are interested in becoming a demonstrator, hobbyist or career, I invite you to attend. We would love to have you. Just let me know you will be attending so I will have enough supplies for everyone attending. Stampin' Up! has a lot of hobby demonstrators....and, you can become one too. Read below for more details.

Stampin' Up! Starter Kits aren't just for career demonstrators. Hobby stampers are welcomed too.

How Does a Hobby Demonstrator Benefit?
* Save 15% on the Starter Kit and choose a FREE Stamp Set of your choice (valued to $47.95*). Ends March 31.

* Choose from Two Kits: The Standard Starter Kit (Now $169) or the Digital + Starter Kit (Now $157) offer over $295 in Stampin' Up! products and includes free shipping. You can customize the kit with your choice of stamp sets, ink colors and more (of equal or less value).

* Sign Up On-line and get immediate access to the Demonstrator only web site and start enjoying your benefits. My sign-up password is STAMPPAD.

* Receive 30% off your first order of $150 or more plus qualify for hostess benefits. During Sale-A-Bration you'll also earn 3 free gifts with a $150 order (one for every $50 in product).

* Enjoy 20% off every order you place.

* Be able to view and order select new stamps and products one month in advance of catalog releases!

* There's no obligation to sell or hold workshops and no penalty if you decide to drop. You keep everything in the kit.

* To remain active, $300 in total retail sales is required per quarter. This includes your own purchases and customer sales.

* Join now! When you sign up with me, you become a member of my personal downline, the Stamp Pad Sisters.

If you have any questions about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator...just email be at ba.wilson@yahoo.com.

**Details of this card will be published on my blog next week.

Valentine Card with Brayed Bride Paper

This card shows you how you can bray over a piece of Bride Specialty Paper (#115669-$13.95~10 sheets) to add color to the paper. You can use any color of ink. I used Melon Mambo (#115656-$5.95).



Fold the 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" Melon Mambo CS in half to form a card

Roll Melon Mambo ink over the ¾” x 5 ½” striped bridal paper; ink will go on some areas and not the others so it will look like white and “the color of ink” striped paper; use a tissue to wipe off the excess ink; set aside to dry



Stamp the heart image onto scrap White CS with Melon Mambo ink ( I used the heart from Sweet Centers Stamp Set---you can use any heart design like the new I (Heart) Hearts from the Occasions Mini Catalog); cut out; set aside

Stamp desired greeting onto scrap White CS using Melon Mambo ink ~ I used Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set (#115370); punch out using a Modern Label punch (#116630-$15.95); punch holes in the ends using a 1/16” handheld punch—this makes faux brads.

Adhere the brayed piece onto the 1” x 5 ½” piece of White CS. You will now have the pieces as shown in the photo below.



Ahere all the pieces to card front and your card is complete.

Valentine Scrapbook Pages

Shown above is a special 2-page scrapbook page I put together for my Fairmont Hostess Club. They asked me to do a special 2-page spread featuring new products and techniques....this is what I came up with.

I used:
NEW Sending Love Specialty DP (#117153)
NEW Chocolate Chip 1/4" Sending Love Brads (#117272)
NEW I (Heart) Hearts Stamp Set (#117010-wood OR #118571 clear)
NEW Well Scripted Stamp Set (#117072 wood OR #118601 clear)
NEW Small Heart Punch (#117193)
NEW Scallop Trim Border Punch (#118402~Free with $50 purchase)
Very Vanilla, Real Red, Chocolate Chip, & Old Olive CS
Real Red, Old Olive & Regal Rose Ink
Simple Letters Die (#115960)
Long Board Chipboard (#114320)
Petal Card Bigz Die (#113467)
Full Heart Punch (#113693)
Heart to Heart Punch (#113694)
1" Circle Punch (#109046)
Designer Label Punch (#107590)
Silver Hodgepodge Hardware (#111325)

Below you will see a close-up photo of the flower made using the Full Heart Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Chocolate Chip Sending Love Brads, Heart to Heart Punch, and the I (Heart) Heart stamp set.



If you would like to order one or more of the products shown in this project you can email me at ba.wilson@yahoo.com or go to my website's online store by click the "Shop Now" button at the top right.

Leadership 2010 Photos

I would like to share with you some photos from my trip to the Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference held in Phoenix, AZ last week.

The theme was Love What You Do. (Of course we do!) When we checked in we received a beautiful bag with goodies.

You can see that I love the pattern on the bag because my pajama pants were almost a perfect match.

My roommate for the week was Brenda Keenan. I met her while attending the Founder's Circle Retreat. We became instant friends and enjoyed meeting up and spending time together again at leadership. Here we are during the First General Session.

On Thursday evening we attended a special event for Managers and above.....Manager's Reception. This year was a Fiesta and Rodeo.
Me and Brenda in front of the outside fireplace

Shelli's husband, Sterling, road out at the beginning of the rodeo with a Stampin' Up! Flag.

When we got to our tables we found another gift....a stamp set!

With friends at dinner: Erika, Me, Brenda, Debbie

On the last day at General Session Erika and I were Prize Patrol Winners.

In closing....everyone received a Quilt Square (seen in photo below) made with pieces cut out using the Big Shot and a stamp set that will be in the next mini catalog.

Leadership is a wonderful event for Stampin' Up! demonstrators. If you would like to become a demonstrator and participate in their wonderful events contact me for details. I would love to have you as part of my team. This month the starter kit is discounted by 15% and you will also receive any stamp set of your choice with your kit. Click HERE for more details.

A special thank you to Brenda for some of the photos.