Need RSVPs

Lots of June events coming up - here are the dates - with the RSVPs by's listed. It really helps over the summer {golf} months if I can cut paper and have supplies ordered early. A huge challenge for a girl like me who likes to wait til the very laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaast moment to do things like that!

June Extra*Ordinary Cards
Sat Jun 13 9:30am
RSVP by June 8

With One Stamp - Fifth Ave Floral
Tue June 16 9:30 or 7pm
RSVP by June 8 (sample above is for this class)

Stencil Fun
Mon Jun 22 9:30am
RSVP by June 16

Big Shot Summer #1
Thur Jun 25 7pm
RSVP by June 16

Reserve your 2009/2010 catalog today!

Can you believe it is time for the summer catalog reservations already??? where does the time go?

Catalog Debut is July 2nd - and here are the ways to get your catalog from me:

*Club members renewing or starting a membership for 2009/2010 club year get a free copy
*Attend debut and get an $8 discounted catalog OR a free one with any order over $50 placed that day
*Host a workshop in June or July - get a free one!
*If you need one mailed to you - it is free when you place an order of $50+ in June or July and pay $5 for the shipping

Please reserve your copy no later than June 8th!

Today's samples are for tomorrow's Extra*Ordinary Card class - still room to join! I gotta get the paper cut and go shop for golf shoes today.......joy! First match is next week, so I took Ris for an 18 hole round yesterday - walked it to get her into match shape.....hm, good thing I am not playing - cause 18 holes is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar!

Stencil Class

Those of you who watched yesterday's video got a chance to meet Shelli. Today's video is Shelli showing just how easy to use the stencil line from SU! I have a class in June that will use the stencils - so this gives a great preview. Watch this site for the sample projects that we will make at class!

Stampin and Stenciling!
Monday June 22nd 9:30 am or 7:00pm $20
We will use a stencil from the Home Decor' catalog - and even make your own using the Big Shot die above. Class projects will include a stamped canvas bag, a flower pot and a journal cover. Don't miss this one of a kind class!

Meet Shelli

Stampin' Up! now has a YouTube channel - so be watching my site as I bring you a video now and then for inspiration!

Today's video gives a fun glimpse into the company and it's CEO/founder, Shelli Gardner.

I have had the pleasure to hear Shelli speak and chat with her on several occassions. She is a true delight - which I am sure you will pick up on as you watch the video!

super easy....

super quick! Here is a project from this past week's Big Shot class. This die will also be featured at the June stenciling class!

Cupcakes the Big Shot way!

One of the projects we made at the Big Shot class last night! Thinking YOU need a Big Shot??? Sign up for the Big Shot Summer Series and get $30 off your own machine!

Summer's in the Air!

Can you believe only 1 full week of school left? Tonight is the Freshman Formal - so it will be a whirlwind here from 3:30 - 6 as preparation is done. There was actually a request from someone living here for an early pick up from school to go get nails done. Um, no. ;^)

As soon as some natural sunlight makes its way into my office I will post some pictures of the retiring sets for sale - see the link above? You will find them there!

Enjoy this digital swap from one of my talented SU! friends!

retired....and for sale!

I am in the process of getting ready for the latest SU! retiring list to come out June 1st - we will be away those first few days of June, so I 'hope' to get my catalog all ready to take with me, so I can give you all the deets via email before we return.
To start clearing out space I have listed a few items on Ebay and will be adding others to the For Sale page on this site - hopefully many will be there by Friday. The first things will be items that are ALREADY retired - if they have been for sale here before - the prices will be LOWER - I want to clear them out, so the bargains will be there for the taking!

If you attend classes here, you can shop here - or email ahead to reserve your items.

When the new list comes out - my club ladies and preferred customers will get the first list of what I have that will go - I have scads of hostess and SAB sets from this past year! Then it will appear here and in my email.

And - this sample is one that we will be making next month at Fifth Avenue Floral - With One Stamp class - it is a magnet - yes super shiny!

Check back soon for the SALE!

Oval All

Tomorrow is the Oval All class - one stamp set - 4 fun projects! We will be using crystal effects, lots of hardware, refills, window sheet...... still room in the AM session if you want to join us!

afternoon sunshine!

Getting ready to head out the door for an afternoon of golf and shoe shopping for this week's Freshman Formal on Friday. It's one of those weeks were we have something every night - so crossing my fingers that we can find shoes that make everyone happy (mom, daughter and budget!)
Tomorrow I stamp with friends and hope to get more summer class projects done this week. Worked today on things for next month's With One Stamp class - which will be the second time that we use Fifth Avenue Floral.
Those samples will begin to appear here over the coming days -but I participated in a 'virtual' swap with some of the ladies in my group - these are some cards from that.
Enjoy your day!

a happy mothers day...

Great weekend...

shopping, star trek, beautiful niece's prom, dinner out, more shopping, church, cards (6-12 and yes, I won ;^) and night with friends.

busy week coming as I catch up from lost time and try to get ahead for summer!

Summer Classes

I am trying to update my Summer Camp class page (see link above) - but something is moving very slowly - don't know if is the google document site or my computer..... but check back later today and it should be up.

Til then - here is one of the 3 cards we will make at May's Extra*Ordinary Card class - all the samples will be on the class page!

off to the dr's....

Karisa has come home early two days now with a mystery illnes - so we are off to the dr's to see what we can find out.

For now, you can enjoy this beautiful card made by Theresa!

Extra*Ordinary Cards

I have camp this morning and later this week will pick up on my top five stamp sets.

Til then - here is a sample from May's Extra*Ordinary card class. What's the difference between that class and a camp?

Not much - at the E*O we will make fewer cards - 3 or 4. Cards take more time and will often use more embellishments than camp cards. You can learn a lot at these classes as each card can have several techniques.

Here's the schedule for the Extra*Ordinary Summer Series
(you can attend one or sign up for all and get a discount!)
May Friday 29th am or pm
Saturday June 13 9:30 am
Friday July 24th am or pm

Classes are $15 each
or $35 when you prepay for the series
Pre-payment also lets you get the Pop-Up die for 30% off!

Happy Scrapbook Day!

My favorite scrapbook of all time!

One of today's camp projects....

What can you do with $75? Maybe turn it in to your own business!

Have questions? After 14 years with SU!, I've got answers! You can email me with ANY question - or you may see it answered HERE

Today is National Scrapbooking Day - and to celebrate - if you sign up via my website with the $75 deal..... I will send you two mini scrapbooks (handmade by ME!) as a Thank You!

For more details - click HERE

You can order a starter kit from there as well - simply click the Join Now button in the upper right hand corner. The password you need is cheri.

One more way to celebrate NSD - when you order your kit - you will get a packet of Simply Scrappin' - I will email you complete directions to make the Acrylic Scrapbook that I made last fall using the Simply Scrappin! It was simply my FAVORITE scrapbook - ever!

More camp samples and a Paper Club!

Stampin' Up! May Specials!!
For complete details - click the catalog to your left and then the promotions link.

*Get a sneak peek into the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog when you purchase the brand-new Jumble Alphabet stamp set at 20% off. This set of 52 die-cut, double-mounted stamps is perfect for scrapbooking because you'll never run out of letters! But don't wait-this offer is only good through May 31.
*Celebrate National Scrapbooking Month with Stampin' Up! From May 1-31, buy three packs of Designer Series paper and/or 12" x 12" textured card stock, and get one pack free! Mix and match your papers to meet all your scrapbooking and paper crafting needs.
*Start your own business for $75 with the limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit.
The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set
Simply Scrappin' Petal Party
Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12")
Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad
(or you can substitute any of the items)
In addition, this specially-priced Starter Kit contains all the business supplies found in the regular-priced Starter Kit.
I have some additional specials thru May 15th if you join my team - email for details! This is a GREAT special
To Join my team go here you will need a password - which is cheri

Designer Series Paper Club!!
Here is your chance to get 8 different sets of the designer series paper designs - at a great price since I can order it with the May SU! special

club is one time purchase and has limited spots available.
Add $2 if you need your club mailed to you

Papers Included in this Try It Club are:
*Pink Flamingo
*Bella Birds*Good Morning Sunshine
*Bella Bleu
the following 4 designs are the new textured heavyweight papers:
*Rockabilly
*Parisian Breeze
*To the Nines
*Sweet Slumber

6x6 club - $10
48 sheets of above designs cut 6x6 - fabulous for card makers
12x6 club - $20
48 sheets of above designs cut 12x6 - great for Big Shot or Scrapbooking projects

this sample is one of the camp projects we will make this weekend! uses the Big Shot alphabet - love it!