Stampin' and Scrappin' With Kristin

Quick Blog Candy Update

I haven't forgotten about you guys!  But, I wanted to quickly announce the winner of last week's blog candy.  The winner is Mary D!!!  WOO HOO!!!  Congrats!!!  It will be waiting for you at my Open House this Saturday!!!

I promise to try to post a bit.  But, my life has been a bit crazy since returning from Founder's Circle.  AND, I have received LOTS of GORGEOUS cards from YOU this week!  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!  I will be posting them in the coming days.  You guys are REALLY talented!

I also have one more blog post about Founder's Circle to get up here.  Wait until you see the Final Event!!!  It may have been the funnest thing I've ever done in my whole life.  Seriously.

Hope to see you all on Saturday at my Open House!!!

Founder's Circle - Day 3 Part 2

Whew!  Yesterday was an incredible day!  I think I left off posting right after Kanab.  Stampin' Up! whisked us away to Tuachan last night.  If you ever get to Utah, you MUST go and see a show - no matter which show is playing.  It doesn't matter.  BUT, we saw Little Mermaid.  It was INCREDIBLE.  They were SO creative.  I've heard that they can "flood the stage" - and we got to see it several times.  The backdrop is red rocks and a waterfall.  So, right off the start, you see the waterfall starting.  It spills onto the stage creating an inch or two covering.  They then sailed a boat out onto stage and it looked like it was floating!  To create an underwater look, they had a curtain of water that they used to project images onto.  I can't really put into words how wonderful it was.  Even though I knew the story line, I still cried.  It was magical and jawdropping!

When we returned home I remembered pillow gifts!  I was delighted to find another Big Shot Die Box sitting on my bed.  What could be inside I wondered!  When opened, I found a cute apron tucked inside.  I LOVE it!!!  Thank You Stampin' Up!

This morning I'm just sitting in the hotel lobby catching up on e-mails, placing orders, and checking out my calendar.  As I was sitting here, completely head down, I noticed someone approach.  Several demonstrators have stopped by so I figured that's who it was.  I was pleasantly surprised when I looked up and found Shelli standing over me.  She thought that it looked like I was working too hard.  She sat for a moment and chatted.  I love Founder's Circle because of the intimacy.  I love that Shelli is just another one of the girls.  I love the conversations between demonstrators.  I love the friendships.  It's one big family.  But, if I don't pack it up soon, I may not have anyone left to join for lunch!  They're all going off swimming, shopping, and snacking.  Our next event is at 4pm today.  And we have NO idea what they have planned.  I cannot wait.  I know it will be super fun.

Founder's Circle - Day 3

What a fun-packed day it has been so far!  I stayed up way too late blogging for all of you last night, so 6:30 got here really early.  After a yummy breakfast, we boarded buses to Kanab.  It's about a 2 hour bus ride through gorgeous countryside.  Do you call desert and red rocks countyside?  I was thrilled to have been promoted to the "previous achievers' bus" this year.  Shelli and her daughter, Sara, rode out with us and led a discussion.  I guess that's a better way to put it.  The intention was to ask questions, but they only ever asked one.  They received a great variety of answers in return.  And, before we knew it, we spotted Cherokee standing on the corner of the road with a big Founder's Circle 2011 poster.  And that's when the tears started flowing!  We learned today that the employees at Kanab compare our annual visit to demonstrators excitement over convention.  This is the biggest day of the year for them.  They all make personalized, stamped name tags, hold HUGE signs, and clap and cheer as we disembark the buses.  It's truly a moving experience.  My picture of Cherokee isn't the greatest - the bus driver didn't realize he should slow down for that photo op.

Kanab is where our stamps are made.  They are all made in the United States.  Even one of the manufacturers of wood blocks is just 4 short miles away in a neighboring town.  Due to the decreased demand for wood, we learned that the vendor has purchased machinery to start making our clear mount cases.  What a wonderful opportunity it is that we can support the local community.  I was also surprised to learn that years ago Shelli was STRONGLY advised to move the manufacturing facility but she ignored the advice to keep manufacturing in Kanab - a town that is very dear to her.  We learned that Stampin' Up! is also working on moving production of ink pads to Kanab as well.  We were able to see the beginnings of the production line - but all of the supplies are not in place for production yet.  But, very shortly, your Regals Ink Pads will be made in the very same room as your stamp sets!

I snapped the cutest picture of Shelli as she was holding the door for us to enter the facility!

Many of us gathered in the main room for pictures.  I have so many to share, that you'll just have to check out my Facebook Albums to view them all.  I can't possibly post them all here.  One of our first stops was the apartment.  There's an apartment over the facility where Shelli, her family, and visiting corporate team members stay.  I believe we were the first group to go up - right after Shelli.  I didn't spend much time exploring as I had seen it last year.  Instead, we stood in Shelli's kitchen and chatted.

We only had about 10 minutes to visit before we were whisked away to make stamps.  Because we'd all been there before, our tour guide didn't go into many details.  However, we stumbled across a stamp set that was being made that none of us recognized.  Something new from the Occasions Mini?  I was shocked that they'd make a mistake like that!  I didn't jump in on too many of the production steps as I had done a lot last year.  However, I did try my hand at die-cutting a stamp set!  I also packed a clear mount stamp set.  And then, they let us know that we could help ourselves to one of those brand new stamp sets we'd spotted earlier!  It wasn't a slip at all!  So, I jumped right back onto the packing line and boxed up my very own wood mount stamp set.  I sure hope I got the blocks correct!  I have no one to blame but myself!  I have no pictures inside the facility as none are allowed.  Boo hoo.  At every turn there was something fun I wanted to snap.  But, I'll just have to remember it in my brain.

After a quick question and answer session, we ran outside to get photos in front of the rock.  Each Stampin' Up! building has a large boulder out front and it's tradition to get your picture taken in front of it.  Claire and I posed for this one.

We reboarded the buses where we got to choose a piece of a mag plate that we could turn into an ornament, a charm, or even a key chain.  Next up was lunch in the park.  Lunch is always packaged up in some cute container.  This year it was an adorable basket lined with a cloth napkin.  Wrapped inside was a turkey sandwich, potato salad, and some veggies.  For dessert they served up Creme Brulee and other assorted cakes and pies.  We took lots of rubber photos.  I'm sure glad I squeezed in a pedicure before the trip!

It was a GORGEOUS day in Kanab.  It's usually very hot.  But today it was 74 degrees with no humidity.  There were several moms with their kids at the park.  I'm not sure what they thought when 100 women invaded and took over the play set!

We then headed back with a quick stop at Denny's Wigwam - another Founder's Circle tradition.  The ride flew home as we played bingo and were awarded door prizes.  My luck continued when I was the first door prize pulled and I won bingo twice which got me a pack of buttons and two rolls of ribbon.  When we disembarked at the hotel we then received a package of Paisley Petals DSP!  It was quite a lot of loot!  We hurried into the Gathering Place to play Plinko.  Today I won a letterpress plate.  WOW!  The goodies sure are adding up!  Here's what I received today!!!  And, we still have a pillow gift (I hope) tonight!

Well, it's about time for me to head downstairs so I can board my bus to Tuacahn to see the Little Mermaid.  I do have more photos from today to share.  They will probably go up tomorrow.  Thanks so much to EVERYONE who has entered for a chance to win yesterday's blog candy!!!

Founder's Circle - Day 2

Today was fabulous.  All I did was stamp, eat, and chat with friends.  The day started early for me.  I set an alarm for 7am because I didn't want to miss a thing.  BUT, apparently most decided to sleep in.  When I got down to breakfast, there were only 4 demonstrators.  I quietly ate my breakfast and then wandered around, called home, and relaxed until 9am when the Gathering Place opened.  I was anxious to snap some photos before anyone touched anything.  The comfy couches multiplied overnight - as well as the candy jars.  Loads of them filled to the brim with goodies.  On the menu today from the Tea Shop were eclairs and fruit & yogurt parfaits.  I had an eclair.  Is anyone surprised? 

Next on the agenda was Make & Takes.  There were three.  Two cards and a VERY involved banner.  I managed to get the two cards done before lunch.  Yes, they were that crazy.  Gorgeous, but crazy.  I was too overwhelmed to tackle the banner.  But, in the middle of our morning stamping, Shelli stopped by for a wonderful chat.  Afterwards, I wandered out to the lobby and met up Linda Heller who was still working on swaps.  Deb Valder was also jumping in to help.  Once we were finished with swaps, we all wandered over to lunch at the Olive Garden with Mary Fish, Dania Welch, Deb Valder, Linda Heller, and Karen Bernhardt.  A few of them have a photo of us on their cameras - maybe someone will e-mail it to me???  Pretty please!

The other ladies hadn't even started their Make & Takes so we dove into them this afternoon.  It took me two more hours, but I managed to complete my banner.  I'm missing the hemp twine so you'll just have to imagine what it would look like strung together with clothespins and ribbon.  And, yes, there might be a new die in there that helped to make that banner!  The projects will all be on display at my Open House next Saturday, September 24th.

By that time, it was time for dinner.  Yes, we were eating AGAIN.  So, our lunch crowd, Claire, Missy Shipman, and a couple of other gals joined in at Iggy's for dinner.  Conversation is always GREAT at these events.  I love hearing what everyone else is doing in their business.

After dinner we got ready for my FAVORITE event - the Pajama Party/Business Share/Swap!  We all put on comfy pajamas and line up in the hallways to get a good seat for the share.  Stampin' Up! made us adorable notebooks using My Digital Studio.  But I just couldn't bring myself to write in mine.  It's still so perfect!  When we walked through the doors (I was first), we were greeted by DOZENS of beautiful and yummy cakes!  It was better than a bakery because you could try them ALL!  No one wanted to take the first slice because we were all too busy snapping photos.

We shared ideas for about an hour, sang happy birthday to Shelli (who has a big milestone birthday next month), then we lined the halls for the swap.  The cards are SO wonderful this year!  I believe I received 121 cards - all of which will be on display next weekend.  They are all so different, so beautiful, and so creative.   I cannot wait to share them with you. Here's a photo of mine!

Claire and I headed right up to my room (because it's bigger and she wanted to see it) to sit on the beds and look through them all.  BUT, for the second night in a row, I completely forgot about PILLOW GIFTS!  How is that possible???  Some of us had guessed what we might be doing tomorrow night and tonight's gifr revealed the event - and I'm not complaining.  Stampin' Up! is taking us to Tuacahn this year to see the Little Mermaid.  I went last year and it is INCREDIBLE!  It's an outdoor ampitheater in the middle of a canyon.  There are red rocks on either side and it is an experience I'm SO thrilled that I get to have all over again.  I was REALLY REALLY hoping that's what tomorrow night's activity would be.  BUT, we found a cute bucket with a card tucked inside along with the Playbill, some snacks, and FIJI water (of course).

Tomorrow will be a LONG day - in the morning we're headed over to Kanab to MAKE STAMPS and have lunch in the park.

SO....here are a few more photos from the day....

Shelli stopped by and posed for a picture with me!

Here I am playing Plinko.  We get to play each day for fun products!  Today I won Decor Elements Blocks!

Here's a photo of some of the gals I made Make & Takes with - Mary Fish, Deb Valder, Linda Heller, Dania Welch, and me! 

Claire and I in our PJs at the Business Share!  (Check out the cakes in the background - that's probably only a quarter of the cakes that were out for us to sample!)

Finally, here's a photo of some of the gals swapping.  Everyone lines up and just swaps cards down the line.  No time for chatting!

Finally, what post would be complete without some more BLOG candy???  To get a chance to win this blog candy, you must place an online order through me between now and the end of day Saturday, September 17th.  There are a couple of you who have ordered since I left for the trip on Saturday - I'll already throw your names in for the drawing! But you're welcome to order some more, too!!!  This one includes the Bells & Boughs Stamp Set in Clear and the mini jingle bells found in the Holiday Mini!

I probably won't be posting much during the day tomorrow - but I will probably be on Facebook!!!  I always get that updated so much more frequently!  It's time for bed - Kanab comes early!

Quick Update

SO, I promised to announce yesterday's blog candy winner.  Congrats to Stephanie  L - lucky number 9!!!  I will be posting more after jammie night tonight.  I managed to finish my Make and Takes, met and chatted with wonderful demonstrators, and now I'm getting ready to SWAP!!!  Stay tuned for more info.

Founder's Circle - Day 1 - Part 2

OH MY GOSH!!!  What an incredible dinner.  We had SO much fun and such great conversation that I completely forgot about PILLOW GIFTS!!!  And, just as I was expecting, it was a huge box of products including two items that we've never seen before!!!  That's all I can tell you.  BUT, I can show you the projects that I make with them tomorrow!  How's that sound?

Okay...let's back up a bit to dinner.  'Cause it was great.  I walked in the doors and started to cry a little.  One of my favoritest Stampin' Up! employees, Bonnie, said that it was her goal to make me cry at every event/gathering/meal or whatever.  WELL, they're succeeding so far!

The theme this year is Tea Party or something like that, so I was expecting something tea-ish.  I wasn't wrong.  BUT, what I wasn't expecting was the AROMA of 375+ roses filling the dining room at dinner (not counting the centerpieces).  At each of our seats, we found a teacup placecard holder with three beautiful rose buds.  Each teacup was different.  The tables were draped with lace.  And our chairs were adorned with purple sashes. So elegant.  My group is called the White Gloves.  Well, one of our group, Janet Wakeland, ran to the craft store and bought each of us white sating gloves and pearls!!!  We looked so elegant.  Pictures were being snapped, women were giggling - you could feel the energy in the air.

I sat with a WONDERFUL group of women who have been demonstrators for 4-17 years!  We talked shop for most of the dinner - which I loved.  For dinner, we were served a salad - which I forgot to snap a photo of.  The entree was beef tenderloin with some kind of creamy sauce and asparagus served with mashed potatoes and carrots and watermelon. I ate every last morsel - except for the asparagus.

Dessert was some kind of yummy cheesecake.  I ate pretty much all of it, but because I wore my smallest jeans on the first day (knowing I won't be losing weight this week), I couldn't finish!

Like I mentioned at the beginning of this post, I completely forgot about pillow gifts.  We were so wrapped up in chatting that we were probably the last to leave the dining room.  And, on the way back to the elevators were hearing all kinds of buzz.  I may have squealed a little when I peeked in and saw a Big Shot Die Storage Box sitting on my bed.  It was decorated, of course.

Now,I'm going to show you MOST of what's inside this box.  There are VERY strict rules around what I can and cannot post.  One of the best perks of all is getting products that have never been seen before.  These are products out of the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog (at least I would assume).  And, if you'd like to get your hands on them, I have a special event planned for them on October 19th - a special Opportuni-Tea Night.

We received three ink pads - Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Peach Parfait.  We also received linen thread, clothespins, notecards/envelopes, paper daisies, an adorable tea-themed stamp set, and a brand new Big Shot Die.  You can look as hard as you want, but the stamp set is upside down and the die isn't even in the picture!  It's shaped differently than any other die that we sell so I was afraid to show that at all.

I see that quite a few of you have already left comments on my last post for the blog candy.  I'm so flattered to see that people actually do check out my blog.  I will be blogging all week.  AND, it's not the last blog candy that I'll be giving away either this week.  Why should I be the only one to get free goodies, right? 

Well, I may turn in early tonight.  I stayed up WAY too late last night in Vegas.  I'm addicted to a new game and could have stayed up all night.  But, not sleeping through Founder's Circle was WAY more important.  What's on the agenda for tomorrow?  I love this:
- 6:30 - 10:30 - breakfast
- 9:00 - 6:00 - hospitality room open (we can work on Make & Takes, win more prizes, and eat LOTS of food)
- 12:00 - 5:00 - We have the option to go shopping and there's a shuttle service
- 8:00 - 10:00 - Tea Time Talk & Swap (in our jammies). 

Definitely check back tomorrow for possibly another blog candy, more photos - possibly of sneak peek projects, my swap, and other fun stuff.  OH, and you DEFINITELY want to stop by my open house on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th (apparently there was a typo on the flyer).  You should see the gorgeous swaps!  I haven't been given any, but I've certainly helped others finish theirs.  Quite a few demonstrators were feverishly punching, adhering, and adorning absolutely GORGEOUS cards tonight before dinner.  They will all be on display at my open house.

Founder's Circle Blog Candy!

I wouldn't be at Founder's Circle without you.  SO, I thought I'd share a little blog candy with you to show my appreciation!  When this post posts, I'll be enjoying a wonderful dinner with 120+ demonstrators. 

SO, here's how it works.  Simply leave a comment on this blog post (not on Facebook) and I'll randomly draw a winner tomorrow night before 6pm MT.

The winner will receive:
- Wicked Cool Stamp Set - Clear Mount
- Package of 1" x 8" Cellophane Bags
- Package of Neutrals Brads

Founder's Circle - Day 1

WOW!  I've made it to St George.  I joined 13 other demonstrators this morning at the Las Vegas airport where we boarded a bus and headed east!  It was a fantastic 2 hour bus ride.  We shared stories, inspiration, ideas, and even passed some projects around.  The time FLEW by and I barely noticed the gorgeous scenery and canyons.

We pulled up to the hotel just in time for lunch.  As usual, we were delighted by the vintage-style tea shop decor throughout the hotel.  We skipped right past the lunch buffet to the Gathering Place where we found a cupcake "shop" serving up a delicious variety of cupcakes.  I chose Boston Cream.  YUM! 

Next up, I hit the build-your-own panini bar for lunch.  They were delicious.  Next up on the agenda - chatting!  I called home to check in wih my family.  My dad asked when the conference started and I laughed.  The only thing on the agenda today is dinner!  Seriously.  We are playing an ice breaker game where we have to find all of the members of our group and then we get FREE product!   I've already played Plinko and won a pack of Wisteria Wonder card stock - Thanks Stampin' Up!

I met up with Claire and we took a brief walk down to Target where I stocked up on Diet Coke!  Dinner is in two hours, but I thought I'd share some photos from the day so far!!

The Founder's Circle Tea Shop.  On the menu today:  Boston Cream and Raspberry Lemon cupcakes.  Oh...and fruit.

A corner of the Gathering Place.  Check out the jars of candy and the adorable pillows made with SU fabric.

I won't have too much trouble remembering which hotel room is mine.  These adorable signs are hanging on each of our doors.  I can't wait to find a cute home for it in my home!

Lunch!

Wisteria Wonder Nature Walk

Greetings from Las Vegas! Mike and I flew in on Saturday and have had lots of fun winning money - yes, both of us are leaving with more money than we started with, shopping, eating, and seeing great shows. Mike headed home this morning and I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of many of my fellow Founder's Circle achievers. Many of us (I think) are meeting up at the Bellagio for a late lunch/early dinner at the buffet. The Founder's Circle retreat officially begins tomorrow but some of us flew in a day early. I cannot wait. It doesn't seem real - probably because I've been hangin' in Vegas for four days.

So, how do you like today's card? This card is one that I created for my In Color Club this month. The color of the month was Wisteria Wonder. The stamp set used on this card was Nature Walk. The other colors are Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke, and Concord Crush. I'd never used much Concord Crush until Wisteria Wonder came out this summer. I sure am going to miss it next year!

Stay tuned over the next few days - I'll be posting as frequently as I can with photos and stories from Founder's Circle. I also have a few other surprises in store for you as a special Thank You for helping me earn this fantastic retreat!

Christmas Lodge

The Christmas Lodge stamp set is probably my favorite Christmas stamp set in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I used it to make 126 Christmas cards for my Founder's Circle swaps - you'll get to see those next week!  And, I'm not tired of it yet!  I created this card, inspired by a card I saw on Dawn Olchefske's blog.  But it was actually designed by Jan Carlson.  I made some minor changes, but it's essentially the same card.

I stamped the lodge in Early Espresso.  I added some "snow" to the lodge and ground using the new Dazzling Details on page 41 of the Holiday Mini Catalog.  The sentiment (also from the Christmas Lodge stamp set) was stamped in Cherry Cobbler.  I added some layers of Whisper White, Garden Green Cherry Cobbler, and Frostwood Lodge DSP.  The ribbon is some Cherry Cobbler seam binding which I'd completely forgotten we offered!!!

Halloween Divas - Part 2

Here's the second project my Die Cut Divas made this month.  It's an adorable treat holder inspired by Shelli.  She created this project for one of Stampin' Up!s Regional Conferences.  As soon as I saw it, I knew it would be a Die Cut Diva project!  I know many of them already own the Petal Cone Die.  And, I love to show them new and fun ways to use products they already own - and throw in a few they don't!!! 

The body of the bat was made using the Petal Cone Die.  I cut off the "flaps" and cut a semi-circle on two of the sides to create the pointy ears.  The wings, according to Shelli, were created using the Perfect Pennant Die.  I used the largest pennant on the Die then took out three semi-circles from the bottom of each wing using a circle punch.  I used the new Simply Scored tool to score the top of the pennant to glue onto the body.  The wings were also embossed using the Spiderweb Embossing Folder.  And, like Shelli, I stamped and embossed bats from the Wicked Cool Stamp Set all over the body.  I punched 1/2" circles for the eyes and put some glimmer brads through the middle.  I created fangs using the Pennant Punch.  The mouth was drawn using a white gel pen.  I created a handle using narrow Basic Black Grosgrain ribbon.  And, I created some filler using narrow strips of Frightful Sight DSP.  My husband thought this guy was REALLY cute when he saw it!  WOO HOO!!!

Halloween Divas - Part 1

Tonight my Die Cut Divas are gathering together to make two Halloween projects.  They usually make three projects, but the 3D project they're making is a bit involved.  Want to see that one?  You'll just have to check in tomorrow to see it!

This first card is a Halloween Card.  It features the brand new Letterpress Plate - Festive Finishes Pick a Pattern shown on page 21 of the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I inked the plate using my Pumpkin Pie Craft Ink and ran it through the Big Shot to press the ink into some watercolor paper.  I finished the card by layering a strip of the Pick Your Poison DSP in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  The stamped images are from a new Halloween stamp set in the big catalog - Scaredy Cat.  I embellished the card with a little lace ribbon and mini silver brads.

Stamp Sorority Swaps

Last week my downline members gathered together for our monthly gathering.  We meet on the second floor of a local market.  Each month we learn a couple of new techniques, we make a fun project, and share inspiration.  This month's techniques were Faux Suede and Poppin' Pastels.  In addition to those activities, we also swap cards.  And, one card is declared the swap contest winner.  I'm embarrased to say that I don't remember who won!  But, everyone agreed that this month was TOUGH.  All of the cards were amazing!  I'm a big sad that no one voted for mine!  You've actually already seen mine in this post. 

Here are all of the cards (shown in alphabetical order by demonstrator):

This one was created by Darlene.  It looks extremely labor intensive to me!  I love her color combo!  I believe that's Island Indigo and Lucky Limeade.  I don't think I can really begin to list all of the things she did to make this card!  There's a variety of embossing, layering, and embellishing!

This next card was made by Dawn.  I love how she used Gently Falling but didn't use the "second", solid stamp.  Instead she sponged and colored the outlines.  Great idea!

This next card was made by Hallie.  It's a lovely card.  Hallie is a natural watercolor.  I love her cards.  She used some tips she learned from Karen Barber when making this card.  She outlined the floral image with Sahara Sand and added some highlights with her white gel pen.

This next card was made by Jane.  She use the A la Carte stamp set, Elebration.  What an adorable set.  I don't think I even own it!  She added tons of details using dazzling diamonds on the balloon and cake.  She used a variety of punches.  And, I love the way she trimmed the corners of the focal point.

 

This next card was created by Lynn.  It's also a gorgeous card.  I don't think I would have ever guessed it was Lynn's card.  It's not her typical style.  Don't get me wrong, I love Lynn's cards, but this one is different.  She used her clear blocks to "stamp" the color blocks behind the flower.  I've tried this technique but have never actually made a card with it.  She makes me want to give it another try!

 

Happy Birthday To Me!

No, you didn't miss my birthday.  It's later this month.  But, I've already received my first birthday card!  Stampin' Up! sent me this beautiful card made using My Digital Studio.  They also embellished it just a little bit with a couple of rhinestones.  And my gift?  An extra 15% off any item of my choice on top of my demonstrator discount.  Thank you Stampin' Up!

The 2011 Holiday Mini is Here!!!

Yippie!  Woo Hoo!  It's here!  It's here!  Starting today, you can purchase any items out of the new 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog!  It's packed full of fun new stamp sets, Big Shot Dies, ribbon, Designer Series Paper, hostess items, gift ideas, and best of all - the new Simply Scored from Stampin' Up!!!  You will fall in love with this tool as soon as you get your hands on it!  Stampin' Up! has spent a lot of time designing the best scoring tool on the market.  AND...if you purchase the Simply Scored from me during the month of September, you'll be entered into a drawing to win a free tote bag made using the Spice Cake DSP in which to store your new Simply Scored! 

Click HERE to Shop Online Now!

Want to see all of the products in person?  Plan to stop by my Holiday Mini Open House on Saturday, September 24th.  I will have TONS of samples on hand - including over 100 card samples made by the top Stampin' Up! demonstrators in the US and Canada!  You can check out the new scoring tool, make a couple of holiday projects, sign up for classes, meet new friends, and enter for a chance to win fun prizes!  As always, my open houses are open to everyone and are completely free!