Sandi's Creative Connection

2012-02-22T17:55:00.000-05:00

Do you know Stampin’ Up! sells magic? It’s true! Every time I show heat embossing it’s like I’ve performed a magic trick for an audience. I get oohs and ahhs every time..even when I’m alone! When the plain and gritty embossing powder turns shiny and elegant, it is always a magic moment. People are amazed that they can create such an elegant and professional looking result. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Stamp your image with Craft ink or VersaMark ink.

2. Cover generously with the Stampin’ Emboss powder of your choice and tap off excess.

3. Heat with Stampin’ Up!’s high-quality Heat Tool until melted and experience the magic!

Simply Scored Scoring Tool (#122334)

2012-02-21T09:54:00.000-05:00

I love using paper to make 3-D projects! Now, you might be thinking that is a little over the top, that 3-D projects take too much time. Well, I’ve got the solution for you! The Simply Scored Scoring Tool makes creating 3-D projects faster and easier than ever! It fits 12” x 12” paper, has full rulers across the top and down the left side that are marked at every 1/8”. Plus there is a centering ruler along the top edge. The unique design includes holes for place markers at every 1/8” interval. The markers are great for saving time when scoring multiple projects and for making 3-D projects, like boxes. Storage compartments and a place for the included ergonomically designed stylus are great bonus features. The stylus has two tip sizes so you can choose which you prefer. The refined steel tip gets even smoother with use instead of wearing out like plastic tools do. With its sturdy yet lightweight design it doesn’t bow or slip around when you are scoring. You need to get your hands on this amazing tool so you can see for yourself how fun creating 3-D projects can be!

Tip: Sticky Strip is a must since you’ll make more boxes and 3-D projects now that scoring is so simple!

2012-02-13T11:01:00.000-05:00

Bring the joy of spring to your friends when you share these cheerful cards and basket. These projects showcase the versatile Mixed Bunch stamp set and coordinating Blossom Punch. Learn how you can use these products to create 3-D flowers, stencils, leaves, folded flowers, window cards, and even a dragonfly! The cheerful colors and glittery details are the perfect accompaniment for any springtime occasion.
Want just the instructions and templates? -Cost is $12.00 and upon receipt of payment I will email them to you.
Or you can purchase $50.00 worth of Stampin Up Products from me and you will receive all instructions and templates plus you qualify for a free gift from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog. Order $100.00 worth of Stampin Up Products and you will receive two free gifts from the Sale-a-bration Catalog.

Products Used:

Stamps

• Mixed Bunch

(#125535 wood-mount, #125537 clear-mount)

Paper

• Daffodil Delight Card Stock (#119683)

• Pumpkin Pie Card Stock (#105117)

• Pool Party Card Stock (#122924)

• Lucky Limeade Card Stock (#122926)

• Whisper White Card Stock (#10730)

• Vellum Card Stock (#101856)

Ink

• Classic Ink Pad - Daffodil Delight (#119667)

• Classic Ink Pad – Pumpkin Pie (#105216)

• Craft Ink Pad – Whisper White (#101731)

• Stampin’ Write Marker – Pumpkin Pie (#105115)

• Stampin’ Write Marker – Pool Party (#123002)

• Stampin’ Write Marker – Basic Black (#100082)

Accessories

• Dazzling Details (#124117)

• Stampin’ Emboss Powder - White (#109132)

• Stampin’ Emboss Powder – Iridescent Ice (#101930)

• 3/8” Taffeta Ribbon – Whisper White (#109070)

• Medium Envelopes – Whisper White (#107301)

• Sponge Dauber (#102892)

• Adhesives: SNAIL Refill (#104331), Mini Glue Dots (#103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (#104430), Sticky Strip (#104294)

• Non-Stampin’ Up!: 3” x 3” Sticky Note

Tools

• Heat Tool (#100005)

• Embossing Buddy (optional) (#103083)

• Powder Pals (optional) (#102197)

• Stamp-a-ma-jig (#101049)

• Simply Scored Scoring Tool (#122334)

• Punches: Blossom (#125603), Word Window (#119857), 3/4" Circle (#119873), 1/2” Circle (#119869)

fresh brewed coffee!

2012-02-10T20:52:00.001-05:00

As a child I can remember the local A&P store grinding the 8 o'clock coffee and the smells that could be enjoyed as we drove through town and by the store was fantastic! Today I discovered a local coffee roasting company who brings in green beans and roasts them to order . Here is a picture of a 5 lb bag of coffee that was roasted only 24 hours ago. I am so excited about my cup of coffee in the morning!!!

I am looking for some people who are interested in splitting the roasted coffee. We have to order 25 lbs or more at a time and would like to share with whomever is interested. Want to do some research about the roasting company go to CCMCOFFEE.com Sandra Grimes, Creative Consultant Stamping' Up! independent Demonstrator

Location:Handcart Rd,Dade City,United States

St. Patricks Day Card

2012-02-10T13:53:00.000-05:00

I learned how to make this card at my adoptive upline meeting with Linda Heller. Here is a list of materials and tools you will need to make this cute card.
Card Stock
Old Olive - 4" x12"
Pool Party - Scrap 4 x 4
Very Vanilla - Scrap 3 x 3
Gold - 1/2" x 6"
Designer Series Paper
Everyday Enchantment - 2 pcs. 1 3/4" x 3 3/4"
1 pc. 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
(The above DSP paper is free with a $50.00 order during sale.a.bration )

Tools
Big Shot
Label Collection Framelits Dies
Rhinestones
Paper cutter
bone tool
Sponge
Crumb Cake Classic Pad
Lucky Lemonade Classic pad

Hope you have fun with this one! Please post and let me know what you did with the pattern.
Pool Party Stampin Write Marker
Illuminate Top coat Smooch

The beauty of a Sunflower

2012-02-08T13:31:00.000-05:00

When I came to work this morning I was greeted by a beautiful sunflower. A bird dropped the seed back several weeks ago and I have been amazed that even through the coldest January weather, this sunflower has survived.. Even though it's leaves were burnt by the cold, the plant was determined to survive. Now I get to enjoy it's beauty.

Spring! Can't Wait!!

2012-02-07T07:51:00.000-05:00

Here in Florida the weather has been in the 70's and the outside has been calling me. Isn't it funny how your body and mind crave spring. Spring is like a new beginning. I wanted to share my excitement and show you that I have gotten started on my spring garden. I will give you an undate in 10 days after my seeds have emerged.

Mocha Monogram Purse Set-sneak peek two

2012-02-02T22:05:00.001-05:00

The deadline for this wonderful class is fast approaching. Wanted to share another card that we will make. The center embellishment is actually a necklace! Isn't that awesome!!!

If you want to sign up visit my eventbrite website for a choice of two classes. Click on either of the two links below for more information. Hope to see you there!

EVENING CLASS

AFTERNOON CLASS

Mocha Monogram purse

2012-01-31T07:17:00.000-05:00

I have a really cute class coming up in February. The Mocha Monogram cards and gifts class. Above is a sneak peek at the cute card purse you will make at this class. Interested? I have two class options.
February 23- 2 to 4 pm- and and evening class on the same day but 6 to 8pm.

Want more information ?
Click Here for the Afternoon Class
Click Here for the Evening Class

or email me at sandragrimes@tampabay.rr.com

Come joing the fun!!

Sale-a-bration is Here

2012-01-29T08:24:00.005-05:00

It has started! For every $50.00 you spend on great products, you receive a free item from the sale-a-bration catalog. Order today!
Spend $50.00 get one free item
Spend $100.00 get two free items
Spend $150.00 get three free items -- so on and so on.

Fresh Vintage and Everyday Enchantment

2012-01-20T18:28:00.001-05:00

More free stuff! I just love leadership and Stampin' Up!

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

General Session

2012-01-20T11:26:00.001-05:00

I was so excited! I won a stampset I Love you and a bottle of dazzling detail!

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

More Free stuff!

2012-01-19T12:42:00.001-05:00

Rhinestones
Ruffled Baha Breeze
Pearls
MDS One Big Sale-A-.
I LOVE leadership!!

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Free stampset!!

2012-01-19T11:17:00.001-05:00

Shelley just gave us a free stampset and a pack of pearls. The stampset is Everything Eleanor- Cant show you what it looks like because it is from the next mini catalog! So exciting!!!

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

General Session!!!

2012-01-19T09:55:00.001-05:00

We are fixing to get the party started!

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Managers Reception

2012-01-18T19:38:00.001-05:00

Patiently waiting for the show to begin!

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Ronald McDonald House card

2012-01-18T15:49:00.001-05:00

This card was my first. Stampin up gave us enough material to make two. One to keep and one to share with the Ronald McDonald House

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Make and Takes

2012-01-18T15:09:00.001-05:00

Love the Make and Takes! We first started with table treats.

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Lunch at a great restaurant

2012-01-18T14:09:00.001-05:00

Having a great lunch with great friends!

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Leadership purse!

2012-01-18T12:46:00.001-05:00

So very cute!! Every year Stampin Up spoils us with a purse at check in. This year the purse is so cute! Notice the fabric! It is SU fabric but I don't see it on the catalog. First one

to find the fabric and comment with the page wins a classic pad of choice
Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

My view this morning

2012-01-18T09:15:00.001-05:00

So I made it safe without incident and this morning God bless me this with a beautiful view from my room.

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

Leadership Here I come

2012-01-17T06:32:00.001-05:00

I am fixing to get on a plane to be carried of to the magical world of Stampin' Up!. Hope you will join me for the journey through my blog.

To get the party started, I wanted to share my swap. I am very proud of it. SU has a contest for each stamp set in the Occasions Mini, so I am hoping this is good enough to win a prize. I will let you know on Friday.

Sandi Grimes Creative Consultant - Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator

My Hubby's Birthday Card

2012-01-16T17:49:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to share the card I made for my husband's birthday this past week.

I was very please with the way it turned out. Let me know what you think? Leave a comment for me please????

Last meeting with my Downline

2012-01-16T16:53:00.002-05:00

I know it has been awhile since my last post so I thought I would make it up to you by giving away some free tutorials of the projects we made at my last downline meeting.

This card was made using the new Edgelits Dies - Adorning Accents found in the Occasions Mini Catalog page 7. You should have received your copy several weeks ago. If you have not received your copy just send me an email with your address and I will be happy to mail one out to you. My email is sandragrimes@tampabay.rr.com. You will not want to miss out on the mini. I think it is the best yet from Stampin' Up!
If you would like the tutorial on how to make this lovely card , Click on TUTORIAL for a PDF version. There is a list of everything you need to make the project along with step by step instructions.

Here is card two-

This beautiful card is just in time for Valentines Day! Are you ready? If not then click on TUTORIAL for this great project.

Need a quick Valentine gift? Well here it it! It so cute and priced just right too! Click TUTORIAL for step by step instructions. Now be careful because I made an error on my first PDF and tried to correct. Here are the correct measurements of the outside box- 4" x 5 3/4" Real Red and then the scoring will be 1/4" - 2 3/4"- 3" and 5 1/2". There you go. This should get you up and going for Valentines Day. You can order all the products online at http://www.sandragrimes.stampinup.net/ . If you have questions send me an email at sandragrimes@tampabay.rr.com .

Have a bless day!

Fun for All Occasions!

2012-01-04T09:07:00.000-05:00

The new Occasions Mini Catalog is here, and with so many charming products perfect for Valentine's Day, Easter, birthdays, and more, it's a wonderful reason to contact me and set up your next workshop!

A new catalog gives you and your friends the opportunity to earn new, limited-time hostess products, and gets your friends excited to attend workshops where they can see fun, new products in action. If you have not received your copy in the mail, contact me and I will send one out to you. My email is sandragrimes@tampabay.rr.com