A Diversionary Tactic

Miss Me? - Coffee Cards and Biscotti Class Sample

2012-02-17T05:09:53-08:00

I'm back. Did you miss me? I've been working around the office with our My Digital Studio and have been designing a flyer for the Camp Stamp-in-oga. It took me a couple of trys before I was happing with the results (operator error) and I needed some time to think of the verbage etc. But I'm very excited to be sending them off to the printers shortly and will be sharing them with YOU! Exciting stuff. Now I'm looking forward to creating an album of my sister-in-laws recipes for her family.

Yesterday, Adria remarked to me that she thought I was a "little crabby". You know, I think I was...and I'm wondering if it's been that I've been working at the computer the last week and haven't had my creative fix? Stamping...it's for what ails ya! So I hope to remedy that this weekend. I've got a party on Saturday for a dear hostess and I'm going to "play", oh I mean work at my designing desk tonight. I can't WAIT. Need YOUR stamping fix? Order online here!

Here's one of the cards that I worked on last month. We will be stamping this card at my next class on Feb 27th & 28th. I've still got room in all three sessions of the Class - 2/27 @ 9:30am, 2/27 @ 6:30pm (or come early from work!) and 2/28 @ 9:30am. Register below via the paypal link. Let me know what class you are choosing to attend.

Stamps: Fresh Vintage Stamp Set (Yours free with a $50 order during Sale-a-bration!)
Everyday Enchantment DSP - (Again, yours free with a $50 order!), Pool Party, Vanilla, and Soft Suede DSP
INks: Pool Party, Old Olive and Early Espresso Ink
Misc: Pool Party Seam Binding

Shopping Spree Winner!

2012-02-09T07:48:45-08:00

Who do you know, wants a shopping spree? Feb and March is a GREAT time for Stamping Shopping Sprees. FREE ITEMS with a qualifying order ($50) AND as you probably already know, everytime a customer places a $50 order before shipping and handling, I put your name on my Shopping Spree gift Certificate Board and when the board is full, I draw for a $100 Gift Certificate. It's a DOUBLE BONUS!

So here we go....

The winner is Peggy D. from Big Bend, WI. Happy Shopping. Wonder what she'll choose? Make sure your name is on the next board. Place your order here.

Feb 2012 Monthly Card Kit

2012-02-08T08:41:23-08:00

I love EASY...the easy life, easy chairs, and when I can make YOUR life easy...I love it EVEN more! Do you ever struggle for a card design? Have a stamp set you are "stuck" on? Need a bunch of cards fast? Like to attend crops and camps but then feel like you need a Mack Truck to haul everything? Yeah, me too! But I've got the solution for YOU.

Monthly Card Kits! Each month I select a stamp set, design two different cards using that set and a few additional tools. I cut cardstock so that each kit will have 8 cards (2x4) and I bundle them for shipping or pickup! I know, it's a brilliant idea! So when you are stuck, need to bunch of cards, or are heading out to a crop the cabin etc, you will grab your kit, scissors, adhesive and the listed items from your stash and off you go! It's EASY!

This month I've chosen Field Flowers. Here's one of the cards that will be included in the kit. Yummy hey?

Featured Stamp Set of the Month: Field Flowers

Featured Accessory(s): Pearl Jewels

You will receive all the cardstock and ribbons to create 8 cards (4 of 2 designs). You will also receive 2 additional full color samples in the emailed instructions so that you could make two different cards using the Add-On Products that I’ve worked with. You will receive emailed step by step PDF instructions on how to complete each of the 2 designs. The price of the Card Kit is only $13.50 for 8 precut cards and directions. Please add $3(in the US) if you need the kit mailed. Purchase the Card Kit and receive 15% off the Featured Stamp Set and/or the Featured Accessory (normal shipping and tax apply). Need additional cards? Purchase the Supersize option for 16 precut cards

Add-on Products: - these are things you will need to complete the stamps and cardstock kits...

Old Olive Stamp Pad ($5.95)
Wisteria Wonder Stamp Pad ($5.95)
Concord Crush Stamp Pad (5.95)
Field Flowers Stamp Set $24.95 ($21.20 -wood) or $17.95 ($15.25 - clear) with purchase of kit.
Jewel Pearl: $4.95 ($4.20)
Scallop Trim Border ($15.95)

Kits will be mailed on the 15^th of each month. Don't forget to call or email me if you need to take advantage of the Stamp/Accessory Discount or need any other supplies

Feb 2012 Monthly Card Kit

2012-02-06T10:54:09-08:00

Just working on this month's Card Kit. We are using Field Flowers this month and I'm including a link to the Feb 2012 Card Kit Page. I think you are going to LOVE them. Click here to see the additional sample and more information about the Monthly Card Kit program. Here's the first sample! It's fun fold and the front flap opens up to reveal the message. It's too cute! Lovely Lovely stamp set!

Camp Stamp-In-Oga Sample

2012-01-31T06:27:53-08:00

The Camp Stamp In Oga's camp counselors are gathering their supplies and prepping for one of the area's best Stamp Camps. We hold this event on a quarterly basis and we have a lot of fun with our customers. We have great plans in the pipeline to make this even a better grander event. Watch for them.

Currently we put on a morning event were we stamp five cards, have raffles, displays, and rolling demonstrations and the PM Camp is a open stamping & scrapbooking time with additional break out classes. Really, too much fun! We also host a quarterly rummage event that is open to the attendees and the general public. We have tables and tables of retired Stampin' Up! product that would love to be rehomed. Currently we are at max capacity for the AM Camp but do have room in the PM Camp should you wish to join us. Contact me for information. Regardless, come check out the rummage. Items are continually changing so you never know what treasures you may find included.

Camp & Rummage Information - Saturday, Feb 4th - Comfort Suites in Pewaukee - (Tower Place Rd - next to the Machine Shed Restaurant) Rummage is 9am to 1pm. AM Camp is 9-noon and PM camp is noon to 9pm.

But quick...here's one of the cards that we will be doing at the event. We used the Sprinkled Expressions Stamp Set from the Sale-a-bration flyer. This set can be yours for free with a qualifying $50 order! Isn't it fresh and cute? The inside has one of my favorite sayings..."you make my whole face smile" Aaahhh.

Can't make this weekend? Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4th!

48 Hour Deadline Approaches...

2012-01-25T15:11:59-08:00

Last Day to register for Camp Stamp-in-Oga is Jan 27th!

Hurry, claim your spot today. I did a quick You-Tube Video for the Break Out Classes. Click here for more information, registration and a link to the You Tube Video. Remember, Stamp-In-Oga is on Feb 4th! You really don't want to miss it.

Sale-a-bration Begins!!!

2012-01-24T06:00:57-08:00

And we are off and running. I LOVE free stamps and product and I will have to say I got my fair share at our Leadership Event in San Antonio, TX this past week. Stampin Up! loaded us up with new stamps, free stamps and awesome product. I love my "job" and I'd love to share the opportunity and experience with you as well. Let's chat.

a nd now, I'm all set and ready to share some FREE product with ya'all (I've been in TX) with a qualifying order. Simply place a $50 order with me between Jan 24th & March 31st and you can pick an item out of the Sale-a-bration Flyer! It's that simple. Order here. or email me.

Here's a quick card that we are making at today's Coffee Cards and Biscotti class. It's using both the Fresh Vintage Stamp Set and the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. Either of which are yours, absolutely free, with a qualifying order. Yummy hey?

Enjoy...I'm off to tidy up the stamp studio from last nights session of the CCB class. Lots and lots of laughter and hoopla.....one of which was Ella in her high heels trying to show the ladies her latest dance move. Eeks....Um, Dear? can you come and get your daughter off the extra table, the ladies are trying to stamp and I'm trying to teach the class?!? (can you tell that her father has got a little more relaxed definition of "watching the kids!") And no...it's usually not quite THAT entertaining. Although, we do have a lot of fun! My goal is that class is relaxing, fun and an all round enjoyable exeperience. Next class here, at the studio, is my Hostess Club & Open Stamp Day - Feb 2nd and 3rd. Watch for more information. Everyone is invited!!!

Up In the Air Hostess set...

2012-01-13T12:20:35-08:00

I love this set. It's SOOOO cute. You can earn one of these babies for FREE when you host a qualifying workshop between Jan 1st and April 30th. I have chosen to do the vellum embossing technique and am excited to share today's You Tube video with you. It's Friday and one of my New Year's Resolutions was to make more videos. You guys have been telling me for YEARS that I should, so here goes. The first video for 2012!

Anouncing....vellum embossing You Tube video....

So there you have it in all it's glory. Enjoy and until next time. Don't forget...let's book your Sale-a-bration workshop!!!

PS I Love You Stamps By Mail

2012-01-12T05:57:17-08:00

Coffee's hot, pellet stove is cranked up and I'm telling you...bring on the snowstorm! Only in Wisconsin can we be walking outside in shirtsleeves checking on my bee hives and the next anticipating 4-7 inches of snow. Denver has his weekend planned to include snowboarding, sledding and the likes. This lack of snow has been hard on him. Oh well, he's a little short on lift ticket funds anyway! So with them at school, I'm going to squirrel myself away in the office and start cutting cardstock for my Stamps By Mail for January and maybe play around with a couple of my new sets.

I'm decided to switch up my Stamps By Mail a little. In the past, I've picked a stamp set and bunch of accessories and then designed nine cards using the items and then spread the "class" out over three months and would send the pre-designed card directions and cardstock to cut to make two of each of the nine cards. Not only was I a little daunted by the process, I think many of my particpants were as well.

So, here's how it's going to work. I will pick a stamp set and design and cut for TWO different cards using the chosen set and accessory. I will cut enough cardstock for you to stamp four of each of the two designs....I will include a list of items that I've used on the cards and you will recieve a coupon for 15% off on the chosen set and accessory if you need to purchase it. More Info Here!

The cardstock kits needed to make the 8 cards is $13.50 if you pickup here at the office.
$16.50 if you need it mailed.
Additional $9 if you want MORE Cards! (16 cards)
$2.95 for PDF instuctions only

And as an additional perk.....I will create at least two additional designs and include it in the PDF directions. So I suppose you want to see the cards? Here they are! Cute, hey?

Click here for more information and to order your kit today! It's a fun a fabulous way to get a stack of cards ready for Valentines!

Jan Coffee, Cards And Biscotti Classes

2012-01-11T08:35:36-08:00

I love when I'm given free rein of my stamping desk. That's basically what Coffee, Cards and Biscotti Class is all about. It's MY favorite cards using some of my current favorite sets. Sale-a-bration is about to begin and this card that we will be stamping at my January Coffee, Cards and Biscotti class uses the new Sale-a-bration stamp set called Fresh Vintage. I LOVE it It's elegant and fun, just like me! hahaha.

We still have a couple of spots open in each of the sessions. Come join us where the coffee is hot, the cards are hot and the biscotti...well, is room temperature??? I think I'm going to try Maple Walnut this week.

Jan 23rd @ 9:30am
Jan 23rd @ 6:30pm
Jan 24th @ 9:30am