K is for Kit…Birthday Bright Project Kit

January 17, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 2 Comments

Welcome to my alphabet series showcasing some of the new products in the 2017 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. Today I’m showcasing the Birthday Bright Project Kit which coordinates with the Birthday Bright Stamp Set (sold separately). This kit makes 12 cards, 4 each of 3 designs, and 12 gift cards, 4 each of 3 designs. It includes all the embellishments you need and a cute storage box as well as an envelope address stencil which you can use again and again. Check out this video from Stampin’ Up! as Brandi and her adorable daughter share some tips as they make each of the cards and tags.

WOW! This kit is awesome and I love that it makes some fun shaker cards too. I also love that you have some leftover die cuts to use on more cards or tags! I can’t wait to get together and make this kit at my next class. Here’s a few photos and samples of the completed projects.

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Wouldn’t it be great to make these cards and tags up ahead of time to have all ready to send?

You can purchase the Birthday Bright Project Kit (item # 142769 $28) and Birthday Bright Stamp Set (item # 142835 $21) through my online store. Add some adhesive (or other item for $1 or more) and your order qualifies for a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift.

Scroll down to see each of the FREE Sale-A-Bration items.

Use my January Hostess Code EPGDT3KF when you check out and I will send you some Stampin’ Dimensionals as my thanks to you!

Click HERE to shop.

If you live locally and would like to get together to make this kit, contact me. I can also help you plan your own get together with friends and family if you are long distance. I’ll even provide the door prizes! Email me for more information (j.stark@myactv.net). Kits make crafting fun and easy!

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

Choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift with a $50 purchase!

Avant Garden Stamp Set Item #143272

Carried Away Designer Paper Item #143608

So Very Much Stamp Set Item #143343 (c)

Delicate Details Stamp Set Item #143314

Inside The Lines DSP Item #143830

3/8″ Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack Item #143601

Tasty Trucks Stamp Set Item #143300

Any Occasion Stamp Set Item #143348

Card Tin Item #143833

Hey, Chick Stamp Set Item #143331

Designer Tee Stamp Set Item #143359

Pretty Pocket Card Kit Item #143832

J is for Just Keep Swimming

January 16, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 3 Comments

Welcome to my alphabet series showcasing some of the new products in the 2017 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. Today I’m going to share some of my thoughts as I browsed the Occasions catalog and came across this card (on page 37) created using the Just Keep Swimming stamp set.

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I love to read and this card reminded me of one of my favorite children’s books, Swimmy by Leo Lionni. If you are not familiar with this story, Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome their fears and enjoy the wonders of their world. I can’t help but see the similarities between this beautiful story and my Stampin’ Up! experience.

I admit I joined Stampin’ Up! to get the discount. Because there is no obligation and no commitment, I planned to just buy what I wanted and then quit. I could have done that; however, I decided to “just keep swimming”. When I joined the PALS, I became part of a friendly, creative, and amazing community of stampers under the leadership of Mary Fish, our “fearless leader” (just like Swimmy)! It is a joy to be part of the PALS team…a happy school of “Fish”! I love to create and enjoy inspiring others but I never dreamed I would have a blog and be sharing my love of stamping with people around the globe. The people I have met and the friendships that are formed through this common interest is what drives me to “just keep swimming”! It is such a rewarding experience and I want to invite you to “overcome any fears” and join the fun! I would love to help you see the wonders and possibilities within our stamping world. Here’s why you should Join my team…

Sale-A-Bration is the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator! You can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose choose $125 in products plus TWO additional stamp sets for your Starter Kit—any stamp set, any price! (Excludes Sale-A-Bration sets and bundles.) Plus, the kit ships for free! That’s an awesome deal!!

Starter Kit:

Stampin’ Up!’s Demonstrator Starter Kit is completely customizable! The products you choose are completely up to you. For just $99, you get:

* Your choice of up to $125 worth of any current Stampin’ Up! products!

* A business supply pack valued at $50!

*A FREE Paper Pumpkin Kit included in your kit!

*FREE shipping: The kit ships to you FREE, another 10% savings!

Product Discount:

Demonstrators get at least a 20% discount on all Stampin’ Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories.

Extra Income:

Stampin’ Up! offers a fun opportunity to share your passion for stamping and earn extra income and product. You’ll earn extra income and product based on your sales and recruiting – just how much extra income is up to you.

Flexible Schedule:

This is your business, so you can put as much (or as little) time into it as you’d like!

Support From Stampin’ Up!:

Stampin’ Up! loves their demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials. Workshop ideas and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics are available at your fingertips on our demonstrator website. Plus, you’ll receive “Stampin’ Success”, a magazine just for demonstrators, which is full of informative tips and beautiful samples.

Support From Me:

Whether you’d like to start a business or would simply like the great discount, I am here to support you in any way that I can. When you join through me you become a member of the PALS team. We have monthly team webinars, weekly email updates, and private Facebook pages to chat, share ideas, ask questions, and showcase our creations. You can choose to participate or just quietly lurk and take it all in. Oh, and there’s prizes and giveaways and lots of inspiration!

DO IT JUST FOR YOU!

Consider becoming a Hobby Demonstrator: There’s no obligation to host workshops or parties, sell products to others or personally purchase anything beyond the kit! There is no penalty if you decide to stop and you get to keep all of your starter kit goodies! If you maintain $300 in retail sales per quarter, you can continue to be a Demonstrator. If you don’t, that’s okay too!

Another bonus of being a Demonstrator…you receive FREE catalogs and an opportunity to preview and purchase new products in advance–one of my favorite benefits.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Demonstrator, click HERE to see all of the benefits and the compensation table. You can also sign up electronically to join below. If you have any questions, please contact me. I’d love to tell you more about it! Join the Fun!

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

I is for Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper

January 15, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 7 Comments

Welcome to my alphabet series showcasing some of the new products in the 2017 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs. Today I am showcasing Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper. You can earn this paper pack for FREE with a $50 purchase from my online store.

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I made a set of note cards using each of the designs. How quick & easy is this?!

Simply cut the DSP the same size as your card and adhere to the front. At this point you can choose to color with your favorite coloring tool (watercolor pencils, markers, sponge brayer, blender pens, or aqua painter) or keep it plain and simple. (I do love black & white!) You can even add a die cut or sentiment. The new Dragonfly Dreams Detailed Dies coordinate with this DSP. I am giving this set as a gift so I opted to include some dies and sentiments and let the recipient decide.

I decorated stamp cases to hold my cards. The standard stamp case will hold up to 10 note cards & envelopes and the wide stamp case will hold 10 – 20. You could even include a set of the new Stampin’ Up Watercolor Pencils in the case. (I love these!!) I have given these decorated stamp cases as gifts before. (Click HERE to see.) They say, “Give what you would love to receive.”

Check out this short video showing the different coloring techniques you can use with Inside the Lines Specialty Designer Series Paper!

I love all the different ways you can color this paper!

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I cut a piece of 7 1/4 x 11 1/4 Inside the Lines Designer Series Paper and used the watercolor pencils and a blender pen to color. I love to color! (Hmmm, this could explain why I am a preschool teacher.) When complete just slide into the sleeve on the stamp case.

I had so much fun making these! I also made this card and matching envelope to give to a coworker.

I thought a set of cards to color would be a perfect gift while she recovers from surgery. I’m sure she’ll appreciate some note cards to send thank you notes to everyone who brought meals, etc. For the standard size case I cut a 5 1/2 x 7 1/4 piece of DSP and this time I left it plain. The DSP covers the front and the spine but not the back of the case. I figured with the cards in the case the back looked fine. She can always take out the insert and color that too if she wants! After she uses the cards she can use the case to store the watercolor pencils or markers and this way she can easily see what’s inside with a quick glance at the back.

Which gift set would you prefer…colored or plain?

Here’s my special with purchase for today…purchase $50 or more from my online store and I will send you 4 note cards & envelopes plus 4 panels of Inside the Lines Specialty DSP and some pre-cut dies and sentiments so you can make all 4 cards shown today! Have fun coloring them for yourself or give them as a gift! Remember every $50 ordered qualifies for a FREE Sale-A-Bration gift. Be sure to enter the Hostess Code EPGDT3KF when you check out. Click HERE to shop.

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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