Sample Club Projects

I've had quite a few questions about what kind of projects we will be making in the upcoming clubs that start....in just a few days -- ah! So since I don't have the samples made myself I'll share with you the ideas I'm case-ing and hopefully give credit to all the right people for their awesome ideas.

 

For the Punch Art club, we make 2 projects each week. January's projects will look something like this:

 A cute little Valentine -- to spur your creative juices before the month-of :) And a fun little cow that will be a topper for a cello-bag with a fun straw or you could even put it on the side of a milk carton -- the possibilities are really endless!

 

For Scrapbook club, the layouts will be copied from my awesome upline, Kay Kalthoff -- I don't know how she comes up with such great stuff! The papers are subject to change but so you get a good idea....

This will be a great way to get some of those holiday pictures scrapped ASAP!

And you really can't go wrong with this elegant layout for remembering a special occasion.

 

 

And our Big Shot club with do 3 projects a month.

January can still be a great time to give gifts to friends -- it's not just for Christmas -- and these fun treats are perfect for coworkers or friends in a pinch.

 

 

You can join any of these clubs up until the day that they start -- but you'll want to let me know ASAP so I can have enough supplies. Email me at simplisticstamping@gmail.com or find me on Facebook by searching for Simplistic Stamping!

Ringing in the New Year with Clubs & Shares!

I can't believe it is 2013 already -- it is always amazing how fast the time goes! I wanted to start the year off with lots of great clubs and shares to help you meet some of your own crafting resolutions. So I've created these that can fit in to anyone's schedule and crafting ability! Please email me ASAP at simplisticstamping@gmail.com to get a spot so I can have enough supplies prepared.

 

If you have questions or want more details about any one of these clubs, call or email me and I'll be glad to send you more information and sample pictures of what we will be doing. These are great short term committment clubs to see how you like them. Plus you get the bonus of products at the end that you will feel prepared to use with all the new inspiration from club!

 

Stamp set of the month club is great if you are always on the go and want things ready when YOU are have the 5 spare minutes to do something you really enjoy! This is also good for beginners as pieces will be cut and you can just assemble easily! It all gets mailed right to your house at the end of each month. I'm just finishing up my first run of this club and the ladies really enjoy the flexibility of it. Sign up NOW -- you won't want to wait until July to get in on the next one!!

 

Do you look at the catalog and want EVERYTHING....IMMEDIATELY?! Then shares can help your checkbook and your stamp space out. Get a little of everything without paying for an abundance of supplies you never seem to use all up...even though they are SOOO cute. Do one or all of these shares -- you can do multiples of the same one even. These will run through May but you will want everything right away to create when you can.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

I've been busy since Thanksgiving getting some Christmas projects done! I'm still working on getting a few more stockings made to add to our mantle. But in the mean time I did finish a no sew ruffle tree skirt with the Candy Cane Christmas material that is only $.99 a pack right now! I stocked up to insure I didn't run out in case more coordinating stockings need to be made in the future ;)

 

 

I stole this idea straight from Pinterest -- don't you love Pinterest?! And of course I had to make a fun Advent calendar for Charlea this year. I used the Snow Festival DSP from the holiday catalog and the 25 & Counting stamp set....and of course glimmer paper :)

It'll be sad to see some of the awesome things from the holiday catalog go away but Stampin' Up! always comes through with as great of a catalog!
I have a few more craft shows lined up -- this weekend I'll have booths at Cornerstone UMC in Watertown and Astoria Vendor Show -- both on Saturday. So come by and check it out -- we will be taking orders for these fun onesies. Just $15 for an adorable Santa suit for all your little munchkins!

I hope you are busy crafting this December to make your holidays homemade and memorable!

Rising Star Trip

I am so blessed to have achieved the Rising Star award this summer! The trip to the home office this week was amazing!!


Day 1: We travelled all day and got together for supper at an adorable Italian restaurant. It was so pretty in Utah with the snow...unlike South Dakota snows ha! It was our first chance to meet the other Rising Stars! Here is the group of achievers...

In true Stampin' Up! style, the table was decorated with lots of personal touches. I love the coordinating projects -- the menu, the flower brooch, and awesome new business cards with the Rising Star logo!

And it is always a fun time getting to meet the demonstrator training team that we always see in videos or events -- they really are just as friendly and funny in person as they are at events!





Day 2: We got to work right away in the morning at the home office in Riverton. All the corporate team was there to greet us at the door...they always make you feel welcome! We toured the offices and the distribution center. They even let us fill the boxes of orders on the pick line...hectic! It's amazing more orders don't have problems. We got to meet with other people in the company too. These are a few of the illustrators for all the stamp sets -- I couldn't even imagine being that creative! I remember the gal on the left came up with Lovely as a Tree set and lady on the right designed Greeting Card Kids.

We also met with one of the designers that pick the colors and all the patterns that are in style for the catalog. Then it was more business training the rest of the day!

 

Day 3: The last day came too quick! We had more training in the morning with lots business tips and times to share with the other Rising Stars. Then we got to do make and takes with some products from the spring catalog that doesn't start until January! The project designers that make all the samples that are shown in catalogs helped us make them (what a cool job!).

We spent a little time out on the town in Salt Lake City and closed the trip at a Brazilian steakhouse eating with the corporate team again. Shelli and Sara -- they are so nice!

And of course we had to finish off the trip with even more awesome gifts to spoil us! A super nice leather bag, a personalized stamp with the Rising Star logo, and a journal made in MDS to write down all our new business ideas! I just barely got everything back in my suitcase to bring home :)

 

Stampin' Up! always treats their demonstrators amazing -- and thank you to all my customers, family, and friends that encouraged me and helped me get this award! I couldn't have made it without you and I enjoyed every minute of sharing what I love :)

New Product Shares!

The 2012-2013 Stampin'Up catalog is making its debut June 1st and it is bursting with new ideas, new stamp sets, new colors and new accessories. It’s time for a couple of Perfect Product Shares. This is what I’ve put together for you:


The Perfect Paper Share
The Perfect Paper Share includes a 6x6" square of all of the designer series paper in the 2012-2013 SU Idea Book and Catalog. It includes 12 new packages of designer series paper. In total, you will receive 144 pieces of 6x6" paper. And the price? Only $35!!!!

The Perfect 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Share
The Perfect 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Share includes 2 yards each of the 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon from the new 2012-2014 In Color Ribbons. This share will be only $10!!!


The Perfect 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Share
The Perfect 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Share includes 2 yards each of the 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon from the new 2012-2013 IB&C. This share will be only $12!!!

More Details
Everyone is welcome to participate and I will take orders ongoing in groups of four for the Paper Share and groups of five for the Ribbon Shares. You can place as many share orders as you wish. The best way to get on the list is to e-mail me at simplisticstamping@gmail.com. When the order arrives, I will split it out, wrap the ribbon and get it out to you as soon as I can. Can you hardly wait? Me neither! Let's fill those share spots asap!

(PS - I know the images of the products load a little funny - but it was the best way for you to see some detail of the papers & ribbon. Contact me to pick up your new catalog!!!)

New Catalog Sneak Peek!

It's been a few weeks since my last post but the good news is I have a new card to show...with NEW products! I was so excited to get my preorder late last week and tonight's demo meeting was the perfect excuse to start using the products.  This will be one of the cards that we make at the get together...after a fun time swapping and sharing some fun news!

There are great new framelits available June 1st! These are called Apothecary Accent framelits. I used the large framelit to cut out the sentiment from the new stamp set called Layered Labels. The Comfort Cafe DSP is VERY cut and ripping a strip of the coordinating fabric is a quick way to 'make' your own ribbon. I love the Midnight Muse in color and the firm foam stamp pads make a great stamped image. So excited for the new products!!!

I can't wait for tonight's get together - and did you know you can join the SU family just to get the discount? With the new starter kit for only $99, you get to pick $125 of product...that's WHATEVER you want!! And then you will be on your way to all the awesome benefits of being a demo :)

Retiring Accessories

Good morning! I finally got the munchkin to take a nap for hopefully long enough to get this blog post up. Today was another BIG day of announcements for SU! The retiring accessories list is posted and there are lots of items on the list -- some discounted up to 70%!!! Catalog transitions can be a little overwhelming so I will try to break it all down.

Retiring Stamps - Click HERE for the full list
1. These stamp sets can be ordered through May 31st and then will no longer be available.
2. Stamp sets are not discounted.

Retiring Accessories - Click HERE for the full list
1. Accessories are ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!
2. If SU doesn't run out of any of these accessories, they will still no longer be available after May 31st.
3. SOME but not all items on the list are discounted.

Make sure you don't wait until the last day if you see something you need! You can start shopping by clicking HERE. Feel free to email me at simplisticstamping@gmail.com if you have ANY questions about this stuff or need help with shopping.

ALSO don't forget there are only a few more days for anything in the Occasions Mini catalog! We never know if they will carry anything over from it until after it is over (April 30th) so don't wait!

Here is a card I made for a bridal shower this weekend. It uses one of my favorite sets from the mini catalog - Love & Laughter - not to mention the super pretty doily die in the mini as well. I love the glimmer paper - adds a lot to any project.

Retiring Stamp List

The big list came out on Sunday so I know I am a little behind schedule here. I went through the list and it is scary how many sets I have that are retiring at the end of May. But I am excited to see the new catalog and all the new sets they have coming out. Stampin' Up! couldn't disappoint me! Click HERE for the whole list. The list is a little small to read - so it helps if you zoom in.

I'm a little sad Loads of Love is retiring. I made this card awhile ago but it is such an easy set to use for any type of 'man' card. Get it while you still can!!

The retired accessory list will be coming out April 25th so stay tuned! Accessories are ONLY available WHILE supplies LAST!! But stamp sets can be ordered no matter what until the end of May 31st. Check out my online store and start shopping :)

Scented Embossing Powder

I've been busy trying to round up projects to work on at our stamping retreat this weekend. We are also having our monthly demonstrators club out there. We do a swap and I also give a challenge sketch for each month. This is what I came up with for the Mojo Monday Sketch. It looked like this...

I drew some inspiration from cards I had seen on Stampin' Connection (a demonstrators online site with over 200,000 samples!!) But ended up changed so much, I couldn't say who really inspired me.  The Mouthwatering is a great summer set - and since it has been colder this week, I'm really hoping it'll warm up again soon! I embossed the cherries with the cherry embossing powder that is in the mini catalog which ends APRIL 30th so you won't want to miss out on any cute things in there! I was a little hesistant at first of the cherry embossing powder because I thought it would be SOOO strong on the cards from the way the container smelled. But it smells GREAT! My husband even thought it smelled great...and was rather amazed you could have cards SMELL :)

Stamps: Mouthwatering

Ink: Lucky Limeade marker, Calypso Coral

Paper: Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Calypso Coral cardstock, 2011-2013 In Colors DSP

Misc: Scallop Squares Duo die, Lucky Limeade ruffled ribbon, 3/4 in circle punch



Mickey Mouse!

I made this card for my nephew's birthday that we are celebrating this weekend! He is turning 3 and is a big fan of Mickey :) I got this idea on Pinterest and with all my Big Shot dies, it was super easy! The big black circle is the clear circle die, along with the red for his pants (just cut in half), the ears are the biggest circle on the circles #2 die and the buttons on his 'pants' are the 3/4 inch circle punch. I lined the inside with the big scallop circle of the scallop circles #2 die so I can write him a little message.
It went very fast! I was able to finish it up in one nap time.....and my lil stamper takes VERY short naps :)

My new resolution is to get some kind of post every Wednesday...which is my usual day off. It might be 10:15 but at least I got it done for this week!!

Summer Smooches Promotion

I'm a sucker for a sneak peak and this month there is one of products available in the upcoming Idea Book & Catalog that comes out June 1st. But you can get these TODAY! Click HERE to see the promotion flier for a closer view of the products. Notice the brads and stencil are ONLY available during April so you won't want to miss out on that!

Where have the last 5 months gone?!

Wow - I can't believe it has been almost a half a year since I posted last!!! I guess a new little stamper in our lives can do that. One of my new year resolutions is to be better at blogging -- so here we go :)
The Occasions Mini Catalog started today and there are so many awesome things in it!

2012 Occasions Mini Catalog - New Year, New Mini!!!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW!!!

Check out some of the new products:   

What are you waiting for?  Click to see what the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog has to offer!