Getting away...

...oh yeah! If you click on the large print in the post below and take advantage of the awesome Online Holiday Extravaganza this week while I am away, your name will be placed in a drawing for stamp sets that I will be giving away!

For the remainder of November and the month of December, I am not doing any workshops BUT, I am taking bookings for January and February for when Sell-A-Bration is going on. Please keep in mind that in addition to our big catalog, there are two great mini catalogs that will be available and I WILL tell you at this time that there is new and VERY exciting product featured in the minis! You will not want to miss out on being a hostess and therefore miss out on FREE, yes FREE, product! In addition, for anyone booking this week a workshop for the month of January or February with me, I will give you a reusable shopping bag that was only available to purchase at Convention for demonstrators in Salt Lake City this year! A few dates are taken already so contact me as soon as you can!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all. I'm thankful for each and every one of you, for your friendship as well as your business.

Blessings to you and thank you for stopping by,

Rene'

Online Holiday Extravaganza...

...starting November 23 through November 30! Check out my Stampin' Up! Website and Shop Now link. Watch for amazing discounts! Further details will be released on the link so be sure to check it out.

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Club night this past week...

...made these!!!

They are mini photo albums using 5 x7 pieces of cardstock for the covers. We used Rich Razzleberry for our covers and Soft Suede for the binding. The center, using the Top Note die with the Big Shot is in Bermuda Bay. The stamp sets used are Serene Snowflakes and Delightful Decorations. Both sets can be found in the Holiday Mini catalog.

Two punches were also used. The Ornament punch was used after stamping the image for the ornament and this is found in the mini also. The other punch is the Jumbo Snowflake punch which is found in the big catalog. You can click on the colored links throughout this post or on the catalogs in the left column. For ease of shopping, you can go to my Stampin' Up! website and shop 24/7! It's that easy.

Don'f forget the holidays are coming upon us quickly. Don't forget your teachers, friends and relatives who stamp, scrapbook or who are hard to shop for. You can purchase gift certificates from me OR ask me for a wish list! They can fill it out. I will even gift wrap for you! Shop early!

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

If you didn't attend the...

...Christmas card stamp camp, here are some of the cards you missed making. :(

Each card was different and our translucent envelopes were provided that are mailable! I would say a good time was had by all. My favorite cards were the top card using Tree Trimmings and the bottom center card which was using the Big Shot! This card also uses the new ornament punch from the Holiday mini.

Are you working on your holiday cards yet? Are you short of ideas or have a wish list? Earn your stamps for free! Hurry and book your workshop now! There is an extra special going on now for hostesses and I'll even add an extra special something in. :) Contact me now!

Also for those of you who do not already know, husbands contact me before the holidays and order! I will gift wrap for them also!

This is going to be a busy week for me! I have a workshop for Jean, Club and the tabletop scrapbook stamp camp on Saturday! Perhaps I'll see YOU at one of these events! If not, lets make a date! Let's get those holiday cards started. :)

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Ooooh So Sweeeet!!

Deal of the Week #3!

You really need to check out my Stampin' Up! site to see the latest! Rather than me do the usual copy and paste thing, just click on the line above. :) It will bring you directly to where you need to be! It tells you the great specials going on right now.

I hope you signed up for the stamp camp you wanted. If not, keep an eye on upcoming events. You won't want to miss them. Sorry for the lack of pictures and posts. It has been a very busy time here for us. Rachael is now dancing three nights a week and some Saturdays, soon to be four nights a week.

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Tabletop Scrapbook Stamp Camp!

On November 7, at 10:00 a.m., how would you like to make this?! This is a wonderful adornment to have on your table or desk. How about to give as a Christmas present?! A big thank you goes to Barbara Pisciotto as she belongs to a website that I'm a part of for demonstrators only. Barb posted the dimensions for this so it could be duplicated and I want to give credit to her. Thank you Barb. :)

The wood will be stained and there will be a pretty bow on one side. :)

There are more pages than what you see but I'm not showing you all of them. There has to be some surprise. ;)

The cost for this stamp camp is $18.00 but you need to let me know you are coming and I need your payment before October 21! This is so that I have the materials all ready for you. The event is going to be held at the Municipal Building in Ilion. Contact me either by e-mail or phone if you plan to attend.

Don't forget to check out my Stampin' Up! site too. There are still clearance items listed, Deals of the Week AND a stamp camp that is coming up here at my house making Christmas cards!!! Two dates are offered for this one, Friday, October 23, at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m. The cards for both dates will be the same. I'm offering two days to hopefully make it convenient for more customers to attend. We will be making TEN cards for $15 with clear mailable envelopes included!!! The RSVP date for these two dates is next Monday, 10/19! Again, you can either e-mail me or call me!!!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope to see you all at my upcoming events!

Rene'

Deal of the Week is Back! #2

Perfect Setting Bigz XL die $25.99

Flower Burst Embosslits die $5.99

Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die $25.49


Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Clearance Rack!!!

More deals? Oh yeah! Just click on the sign above this line and it will take you to my site. Just remember, order while supplies last!!!

Deal of the Week is Back! #1

Week 1 Deals of the Week - October 1-October 12!
Special Price $10.99
Trio Flower punch
5-Petal Flower punch

My Way punch $11.99

Contact me to order!

I've gone digital!

Oh my goodness! I have the new My Digital Studio from the mini catalog and having so much fun with it. If you're signed up for the World-Card Making Day Stamp Camp on Saturday, either time, you're in for a treat because it will be set up!

If you're not signed up and still want to, let me know by 7:00 Friday evening either by calling or e-mailing! You won't want to miss it!!! hehehe

No my friends...

...I haven't disappeared or given up blogging. I've been quite busy. Although you cannot tell by looking at my Events Calendar or by my postings, I've been stamping away and life has been keeping me very busy. Yesterday I did a fun event for a friend, Laura. I showed some basics of stamping and we did a couple of cards. We even used the Big Shot! This is a group of women who plan to meet monthly now through their church and will be making cards to send to our troops. Now how awesome is that!!!!

What stamp set did I introduce to the first time stampers in this group, did you ask? Well, that would be, Lovely As A Tree!!!! I also showed them how to color with the pastels. I demonstrated how to emboss. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! That brings to mind how a couple of posts back. Ummmm......... okay probably quite a few posts back that I mentioned I'm going to demo on my blog how to emboss. Okay. It will be up and hopefully running REAL soon. Just keep in mind, I am technically challenged.

This is a sneak peek at one card...

... we will be doing tonight at Stacey's workshop. :) Many of you know that fall is my favorite time of year. Can you tell? hehehe... I cannot wait for the workshop! I'm bringing lots of new samples and ideas with me that I brought back from Convention and have made recently that I share with everyone at workshops, stamp camps, and clubs.

The picture does not do the card justice because the leaf with the leaves on it actually has the new shimmer paint on it from mini and ooooooooooooohhhhhhh is it pretty!!!!! The stamped image, Give Thanks, is from a Level 1 hostess set that is easily attainable when you hold a workshop that reaches $150 in merchandise sales! Contact me if you're interested in more details. I will hold your workshop at my home for you if it is more convenient for you!

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

World Card-Making Event

JOIN WORLD CARD MAKING DAY

Find joy in the giving and receiving of handmade cards

Ilion, New York--It happens every day. You walk to the mailbox, pull out the mail and shuffle through a stack of ever-present bills and junk mail. But every once in a while, hiding among the dull and dreary envelopes, you find something that makes your heart beat a little faster and brings a smile to your face-- someone has taken the time to send you a card. What a wonderful feeling!

In celebration of World Card Making Day on October 3, Stampin' Up! demonstrators world-wide will hold stamping events all month long to create hand crafted cards and kick off the holday card-making season. World Card Making Day is a celebration in the creativity of handmade cards and the personal connection that they create when given to others. It occurs the first Saturday in October each year, and card-making enthusiasts of all skill levels and styles are encouraged to come together and share their creative passion for the art of card making.

Now in its fourth year, WCMD, founded by Paper Crafts magazine, is an effort to "unite and celebrate the connection and creativity that is the heart of card making," according to the WCMD Web site. "Creating a handcrafted card brings a special kind of joy. There's joy in the process of creating, as well as in giving and receiving handmade cards."

Never made a card? As a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would be happy to get your started in this immensely fulfilling hobby. Please join me on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. at my house to make five cards for $10.00. Bring your own adhesive! RSVP is necessary no later than Monday, September 28,2009 and please state which time slot you plan to attend. Refreshments will be served. Call or e-mail me!

Join with thousands of others this year to give someone a joyful surprise when they go to the mailbox!

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Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Fall Wreath

At Club this week, we did some wreaths. This is the one I did. It is similar to the one found on page 92 of 2009-2010 idea book and catalog. It was so much fun. Some members did the fall wreath and some did a Christmas wreath which was done a different way. I'll be finishing my Christmas wreath this morning and posting it a little later on. Also, stay tuned because I have some stamp camps to be happenin' soon!

Thanks for stoppin' by,

Rene'

Look what we did at Ellen's today!

Ellen has been wanting, for some time, to do some framed art. Because we are coming upon (shhhhhh.......) fall, and I have beautiful Stampin' Up! designer series paper, cardstock, inks AND a nice die to use with my Big Shot, this is what I did! Everyone did their own version. My only regret is not bringing my camera to take pictures of everyone's creations to post on my blog for everyone to see. :( They all came out soooo nice and unique! We had such a nice afternoon. Thank you Ellen for inviting me and ladies, it was such a pleasure! :)

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

I Love What I Do..

...and that's being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! I love to show people the art of stamping through creating cards, scrapbook pages and even home decorating. I've been a demonstrator for seven years with a terrific company who loves their customers and demonstrators alike.

My business has taken me on some wonderful journeys, brought out creativity in me that I didn't know I had and has introduced me to so many wonderful friends. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, contact me. I'll provide the materials and fun for your workshop and all you have to do is provide a snack and invite your friends. If you're looking to make some extra money and have fun while doing so, call me! Right now, to start your business it will cost you $85 for only two more days!

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

More Convention Scrapbook Layout Swaps...

This is Andrea's layout. Didn't she do a great job! This was her first scrapbook swap. She is due back from Cape Cod and I've missed her soooooo much!!!!

Layout done by Cindy Moffitt. :) Very nice!!!! This is using the Razzleberry Lemonade paper. Yum!!!

How would you like...

... to have daily access to resources displaying beautiful samples of stamped cards, scrapbook pages, decor, etc? This is just one pic that was available yesterday on what is called, Stamper's Showcase. Shirley Griffis was the creator of this card. It is on part of Stampin' Up!s website that only demonstrators have access to. You know what another neat thing is?! Sometimes we get to see our own creations on Stamper's Showcase. I have! When I go to events like Leadership or Convention, I submit swaps into the basket that they provide and you just wait to see if they put them on. I brought swaps for other demonstrators in this area and we are waiting. :)

Monday, August 31, is the last day to take advantage of the mini starter kit at $85. If you've been on the fence about being a demonstrator, now is the time. For the price and what you get, it doesn't get any better than this! I will be available over the weekend to talk or meet with anyone to answer questions. There is no penalty should you decide not to continue as a demonstrator at any point. The product is yours to keep. I'll give you fair warning though. It is addicting and lots of fun will be had by all and you'll wish you did it a lot sooner! Don't delay. Sign up before Monday and I have a special something for the first three people that do!

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Convention 12x12 Scrapbook Swaps

Here are just three layouts I received at Convention in a scrapbook swap that I participated in. Honestly, you cannot really appreciate the beauty of them unless you see them in person. This one here is embossed. Hmmmm...... stay tuned because I think real soon I think I'm going to publish my very first video for you, right here on my blog! Yup! I'm going to demonstrate how to emboss for those of you who don't already know how. :)

This layout done by Penny Silva.

Again, this is a beautiful layout. It involved a lot of cutting out but it is so good!!! The detailing is great!!! Layout done by Sue Heron.

Mmmm..... Fall!!! Really, just around the corner. Look at the beauty, elegance and simplicity of this layout. The colors work beautifully together.

Layout done by Deborah Doolin.

Want to see more? Want to get a better look? Attend one of my events. Better yet, book a workshop! Hostesses really benefit. It's a great opportunity to have fun, make cards, eat and benefit!! Contact me and book your workshop now!

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Friends :)

On the Stampin' Up! demonstrator site, it was announced that there was a newspaper article published about Convention in Salt Lake City. Several pictures were taken and one included this one of a friend, Deb. :) She is holding her Stampin' Up! Build-A-Bear that we were able to purchase while at Convention. Looks like she loves her bear as much as I love mine. lol I named mine, Stella. :) How many of you remember Stella Stamper?

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'