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Awash with Flowers Gift Card

 I am a member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry at my church where we either knit or crochet shawls to be given to special needy church members.  For example, if someone is ill or getting ready to have surgery, they may be the recipient of one of the shawls.  Prayers are said as each shawl is lovingly made.

I just finished my first prayer shawl and I decided I would make special gift cards to go with the shawls.  I used the new sneak peek stamp set called Awash with Flowers for the gift cards I made for the ministry.   I did write a little verse to put inside the gift card: 

This shawl was lovingly made for you

To bring you comfort each day through

As you wrap it around you, know that we care

And you’re lovingly surrounded in our prayers

This is the set that will be in the 2010-11 Stampin' Up Idea Book & Catalog and during the month of April, hostesses can get this set FREE with a qualifying workshop.  Customers will also have an opportunity to purchase the set during th month of April.  Contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com for more information.

Awash with Flowers Sneak Peek

Card recipe:

Stamps:  Awash with Flowers, All Holidays

Ink:  Basic Gray, Lovely Lilac, Almost Amethyst, Regal Rose, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pads

Paper:  Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, Whisper White card stocks

Accessories:  Basic Gray Satin Ribbon, Basic Jumbo Grommets, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

I've just received my new pre-order of a beautiful stamp set called Awash with Flowers.  It's a 2-Stamp set that is a sneak peak of a set that will be in the 2010-11 Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog which will debut in July.  I'm anxious to start playing around and designing some cards with this set.  I ordered it in the clear-mount so that it would be easier for me to line up the images.

I was checking out some of the blogs of my favorite cardmakers and this is a card designed by Candy R using the new set.  I love how Candy used a mix of both bold and soft colors in designing her card.

While the new catalog will not be released until July 1st, we are getting this wonderful sneak peek, and you can purchase or earn this set free only during April. Contact me today to book your April workshop and be on your way to owning Awash With Flowers free of charge!  Contact me today at stamping@karenhaden.com

Hurry, Sale-a-bration ends soon!

If you haven't taken advantage of the biggest Stampin' Up! promotion ever, this is your last week to cash in on Sale-a-bration! 

There are 3 ways to earn FREE Stampin' Up! merchadise:

1.   Customers:  Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 purchase (before tax and shipping).

2.   Hostesses:  Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $300 in workshop sales*, in addition to our regular hostess benefits.  *Note: This benefit only available on qualifying customer, demonstrator, and workshop orders. Online orders do not qualify, so contact me today.

3.  Recruits:  Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $47.95) from the current catalogs when signing up during during the promotion.  PLUS, get 15% off your choice of the Standard or Digital Starter Kit! 

Visit my website at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net for more information.

 

Something Sweet Baby Card

I love making baby cards, maybe because they are so sweet looking.  Here is a card we're making at this weekend's classes using the Something Sweet stamp set, item #118589, from the Occasionsmini catalog. I couldn't decide whether to make a 'boy' card or a 'girl' card, so I compromised and used both pink and blue so it is an either/or card! 

 

 

 

Whether you use the Something Sweet 14-piece set for a rattle or a gumball machine, use it with the Sweet Treat cups to create a super sweet project. It is available in both wood-mount and clear-mount, and can be yours for the preferred price of $19.95 (clear) or $27.95 (wood) by visiting  My Stampin' Up! Website

Mini Milk Carton Birdhouse

 

What do you get when you combine the Sizzix Mini Milk Carton Bigz Die and the Two-Step Bird Punch?  Why, it's a beautiful mini birdhouse filled with Easter candy!  Isn't it just too cute!  It would make a cute  party favor for a special occasion.  We will be making these on Saturday and Sunday at this weekend's Stamp Camp. 

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Two-Step Bird Punch Card

I love the newTwo-Step Bird Punch that is in the Occasions Mini!  I've seen so many cute things made with it and hope that it's the first of many punches like it. Here is a cute card that we will be making at my stamping classes this weekend.  I filled the Sweet Treat Cups with bird seed, but you could fill them with just about anything.  This card could be used for a birthday, get well, thinking of you, or thank you card, depending on what sentiment you choose to use.

This punch is a quick and easy way to add interest, dimension and color to your cards, tags, and scrapbook pages.  The punch has an easy-to-use thumb lever and takes up very little storage space.  You will love adding it to your collection!  The Two-Step Bird Punch, item #117191 can be yours for the preferred price of $15.95 by visiting my  ONLINE STORE    and  clicking on the Shop Now button.

 

Sympathy Card

I have been going to a lot of funerals lately and have just about depleted my stash ofSympathy cards.  So, I decided I would design a simple one after a card I saw in the Stampin Success Magazine.  We will be making this card at Stamp Camp this weekend.

The card uses the new Beautiful Wings Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die, item 118138 in the Occasions Mini.  This die can be yours for the preferred price of $11.95 by visiting my  On-Line Store   and clicking on the Shop Now button.

Petal Pizzazz

I am so excited for this weekend's upcoming Stamp Camp.  We are going to be making some wonderful spring projects to kickoff the beginning of spring, which starts on Sunday! 

Here is a pretty Get Well card using the stamp set Petal Pizzazz, item #113417, which is in the 2009-10 Idea Book & Catalog.  This 7-piece stamp set can be yours for the preferred price of $32.95 by visiting my on-line store at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net  

If you would like to attend one of my classes this weekend, the class fee is only $15.  Just email me at stamping@karenhaden.com to RSVP.

My Digital Studio New Downloads

 

Spring is just days away and now you have three new digital downloads to help add new life to all your My Digital Studio projects!  You will love these new ribbons, Designer Series papers, and 3-D box patterns, and they’ll make the perfect addition to your My Digital Studio library.

Item Number	Name	Price
121063	Satin Ribbon - Digital Download	$3.95
120171	Mini Project Boxes - Digital Download	$1.95
120172	Springs Shades Designer Series paper - Digital Download	$4.95

 

Use the search keyword DWNLDA in OEX to see these new images, and place your order today!  

If you don't have your copy of the My Digital Studio software yet there are two ways to order it.  You can order it through my online store at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net or you can receive it with your Starter Kit  which is 15% off now through March 31st.  Contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com for more information on the Starter Kit.

My Digital Studio - Item # 118108 Price: $79.95

My Story

I am participating in a special 16-week Stampin' Up! program for supervisors and senior supervisors.  One of the things participants have been asked to do is share their story as to why they became Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  While I do share my story with my guests at stamping parties and workshops, I decided I'd like to share it with all my readers, too.  And maybe after reading my story, you too will want to join me in this unique family of stampers and papercrafters and become one of my Inky Images!

MY STORY

I have always been an avid crafter.  I have spent many years crocheting, painting, and weaving baskets.   I've worked with many mediums and when I was asked by a neighbor to attend a Stampin' Up! stamp camp with her, I wasn't sure I really wanted to go.  I had never heard of Stampin' Up! and quite honestly, I wasn't sure I wanted to learn a new craft.  In fact, she had to ask me several times before I gave in and attended a stamp camp in November 2003. 

Well, I was  blown away.  I had so much fun making some beautiful cards, and all it took was getting the Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog in my hands and I was hooked.  I waited until January 2004 before I actually took the plunge and signed up as a demonstrator.  I knew I would be buying lots of items from the catalog, and being a savvy shopper, I decided it made more sense for me to sign up so that I could 'buy from myself' instead of from someone else. 

When I signed up under my 'upline' Susan, I told her that I did not wat to 'sell' Stampin' Up, but just wanted to buy for myself, and I didn't have time for meetings.  Susan was great and gave me my space.  However, it wasn't long before I began to share my new-found craft with my friends.  I soon saw the business opportunity Stampin' Up! offered and decided to change from a hobby demonstrator to a business demonstrator. 

The great thing about Stampin' Up! is they allow you to work your business the way it fits your life style.  I do not like traveling  much (I did my share of that in other direct sales companies) so I decided I would offer workshops and classes in my home.  I  thought that would be a win/win for myself and my hostesses.  1) They didn't have to get their houses cleaned and ready for guests; 2) they didn't have to displace their families while they had a home party, and 3) they would get a girls' night out with their friends, making some beautiful projects.  For me it works because I don't have to pack everything up and if I forget something, all I have to do is go into my stamping room to get it!

Stampin' Up! has been great for me.  It has allowed me to have a creative outlet, while making money.  It has also brought new people into my life that have become my friends.  I can't imagine my life without Stampin' Up!

If you would like to join the Stampin' Up! family of demonstrators, whether to support your papercrafting hobby, or to help support your family, now is a great time to join.  From now until March 31st you can join and receive your choice of two different Starter Kits at 15% off, AND receive a FREE stamp set valued up to $47.95.  Signing up is easy, just visit My Website  and click on 'Start Your Own Business.'  Follow the prompts and when asked for the password, just type in Inky Images. 

Contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com and ask me about the special gift you will receive from me, just for joining my group!