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Downline Meeting Project: Scallop Purse

I had a downline meeting this week and I wanted to share one of the stamping projects we did.  A lot of gals are making these cute little purses out of 6" circles but I used my Big Shot and the large Scallop Circle Bigz Die to make the ones on Wednesday evening.  These are fun and will hold several 3 x 3 note cards, or they can be filled with little goodies for a cute gift.  I think they'd make darling 'school year survival kit' gift bags filled with chocolate for the teachers, as school will be starting soon.

A couple of the gals from my downline working on the stamping projects I planned after our meeting.  It's always fun to get together even if it's just to stamp!

Check out this cute video!

I LOVE Stampin' Up!  It is such a great company -- you have to see this cute video they produced and put on Facebook to show their appreciation for all their demonstrators.

 

 

Artistic Etchings

I just had to show this beautiful swap I received from Diana S.  I have a feeling this might have been her Convention swap.  It uses the Artistic Etchings stamp set from the new 2010-11 Idea Book & Catalog.  She also used the Newsprint Designer Paper which is one of my favorites.

 

Extra! Extra! Read About The Exciting Hostess Promotion!

It's official!  Stampin' Up! has just announced the Hostess Promotion.  Here are the details:

Dates: July 27-August 31, 2010

Details
Hostesses will receive an additional $25 in hostess free merchandise dollars when they hold a workshop totaling $350 or more!  

• Only customers, hostess, and workshop orders qualify.  Online orders DO NOT qualify, so you will need to contact me at stamping@karenhaden.comto place your order, or to schedule your workshop.
• Orders must be $350 or more to qualify.
• Hostesses may use their additional $25 in hostess free merchandise on any regular catalog/mini catalog merchandise.
• Orders larger than $350 are not eligible for additional hostess free merchandise dollars. For example, a $700 workshop does not receive $50 in additional dollars. All orders over $350 always receive $25 in additional free hostess dollars.

Don't miss out on the fun or the extra hostess free merchandise.  Contact me today to schedule your stamping party with a few of your friends. 

Greenhouse Gala

I really meant to post earlier today but I had 3 lawns to mow and the day got away from me.  I'm very particular about my yard and feel I have to mow it every 4 days which can be crazy, and I'm also taking care of two other houses while the owners are on vacation.  So, today was my grass cutting day and I had to put my stamping on the 'back burner.' 

I was excited when the mail came today and I received swaps from a group I belong to.  The one I wanted to show you today was created by Missy B. and it showcases the Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper.  The 12 x 12 designer paper comes in a package of 12 sheets (2 each of 6 double-sided designs).  It coordinates with Stampin' Up!'s exclusive colors:  Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, and Baja Breeze.  It also coordinates with the Friends Never Fade stamp set, and the Ornate Blossoms single stamp. 

 

Hostess Promotion & Stamp Camp Schedule

It's Convention Time and Stampin' Up!'s biggest party is going on this week in Salt Lake City.  Today they made an exciting announcement at Convention:  Hostess Promotion, August 1st-August 31, Workshops (Stamping Parties) over $350 will receive an extra $25 in hostess dollars to spend.  Since this is only for a limited time, if you want to take advantage of this great promotion you will need to contact me right away to get your stamping party scheduled.

I've listed my stamp camp schedule for the next several months.  For those of you who are planning to join one of my clubs, I will have some special gifts for you at the August stamp camp.  The monthly class fee is only $15 and I have some awesome projects planned each month.  What a great way to have fun while stamping together and making some great projects.  I always tell everyone my classes are cheaper than therapy sessions!

 

Video Thursday: Clear Mount Stamps

Stampin' Up! now offers repositionable, clear-mount rubber stamps--in addition to their award-winning wood-mount rubber stamps.   I thought it would be helpful to take a closer look at these wonderful stamps.   In this video, Bonnie Thurber talks about Stampin' Up!'s clear-mount stamps and why you'll absolutely love them!    Be sure to contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com  or visit My Website at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net for more information about all of Stampin' Up!'s great products.

 

It's the Thought

Here is another workshop card -- very simple and quick.  I used the Hostess Level 1 stamp set from the Summer Mini called It's the Thought  and the Island Oasis Designer paper.  At this stamping party (workshop) all the Make & Takes were stamp sets and designer paper from the Summer Mini catalog .

This is a great stamp set if you’re looking for something with a variety of down-to-earth images and greetings suitable for all kinds of every-day occasions.  There's still time to book a workshop with me in August to earn this all-purpose hostess set as a new core piece for your stamp collection.  It is available in both wood-mount and clear-mount, and also Spanish and in French.  Contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com to schedule your August stamping party today!

 

Sweet Scoops - Double the Scoops!

 
I had a stamping party on Thursday evening and I always try to demonstrate simple cards since many of the guests are new to stamping and Stampin' Up!   I save the more advanced cards for my stamp camps and stamp classes.  Anyway for Allison C's party we made these cute cards using the Sweet Scoops stamp set from the Summer Mini.  I'm so sad the set didn't make it into the 2010-11 catalog at it is the 'sweetest' stamp set ever!  But you still have time to get this set as it will be available until August 31st!  Visit my online store at http://karenhaden.stampinup.net to order your own Sweet Scoops, along with the Island Oasis Paper  which we also used on this card.

Retired Stamp Sets Updated on June 17, 2010

I thought I'd update the retired Stampin' Up! sets that I still have for sale.  They are all marked at least 1/2 off their original price.  I'm so sad to see them go but I have to make room for new sets from the new 2010-11 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog.  Contact me at stamping@karenhaden.com if you are interested in any of these sets.