Attendee Listing and Swap Photos

Hi Stampers!!

Now you will have a new place to come and click to see if you are signed  up for classes. On my blog, just under my Founders Circle icon on the right hand side ... it says Click here to see if you are signed up. Click on Attendee Listing and it will take you to a google spreadsheet with the most up to date listing of who's attending what event. Once you are in the google spreadsheet you can click and check on future months. It's just like tabs on an excel spreadsheet!! Just remember, you need to email me if you want to sign up!!

And for those needing some visuals to think about swapping - here just a few samples of some of the swaps we had last year ... as you can tell, one of the themes was black and white!

Now don't be intimated by this next card. This is a Karen card and even though she's really an artist (for real) we still let her participate!! Someday we'll all be as creative as Karen .... for now, we just like to be able to swap with Karen!! Email me today to sign up for 2010's swaps!!

Thanks Karen for inspiring ALL of us!

Open House and Swap Challenge

SIGN UP TO ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE
January 17, 2010 11:00 am till 3:00 pm

We will be celebrating a NEW Mini Occassions Catalog with a FUN open house. It will be at Windward Estates on Emepela Place (rec center at the brown townhouses between Heeia School and Kahekili Hwy) Join us any time between 11 and 3 for FREE make-n-takes, retired stamp sale, a bit of stuff to munch on, DOOR PRIZES galore and specials for orders placed that day.

It will be great fun - and you can check out the NEWEST items from Stampin Up ... can't wait to see you! Email me today to sign up ... RSVPs are required so we have enough make-n-takes for everyone -

Here is the current list of attendees:
Karen M
Lyvonne L
Barbara S
Marilynn I-W
Penny S
Adrianna D
Annette G
Sandy T
Lori M
Gail M
Hazel M
Grace S
Vena G
Cheryl S
Cheryl's friend
Dina Z

Please let me know asap if you would like to attend AND if something else has come up and you are unable to attend please let me know that as well!! You are also welcome to bring a friend - please let me know!!Hope to see you there!

SWAP CHALLENGE
So, you have some stamps (or LOTS of stamps), you have some paper, buttons, brads and such .... you even bought a Big Shot. But sometimes you wonder why? Did you create something this month?

How about joining our swap group? Gives you a reason to stamp every month - create a card or 3D item and get back 8 or so (depends on how many swappers we have) ... sound interesting? It is. It is FUN. And most importantly, everyone is welcome ... beginner or advanced!!

Here are the guidelines (based on having 8 swappers):

• Each person makes 8 of the same card
• Fronts only are fine (8-1/2x11 paper cut in quarters) does not need to be a full card
• Use current Stampin Up product
• Name of the creator should be stamped or written on the back
• It is up to you how you interpret the theme
• Committment is for 6 months (talk to me if this becomes an issue)
• Swaps are due at the end of each month. Swaps will be distributed the following month - this willl allow every one to turn in their swaps and allows me time to swap them (so January's swaps will be given to you in February when you are turning in February's swaps)
• Swaps can be mailed - just send a SASE - if you are not in our area email me and we can work out a plan - the more the merrier!
• Turn in swaps in a zip lock type bag with your name written on it - I will return them in the same bag
• Themes will be announced quarterly

The 2010 first quarter's themes are:

January - DSP .... use designer series paper on your card
February - Buttons and Bows - use an embellishment on your card
March - Masculine - design a card suitable for a man

Cards will be posted here on my blog - get in on all the fun. email me today to sign up

Treat Yourself

There's less than a week left in Stampin' Up!'s 12 Days of Christmas sale ... you don't want to miss out on the awesome deals ... some of the Big Shot items have never been on sale before and who knows when the next sale will be .... Here's a list for you of the sale items ... deadline for orders is next Monday, Dec 21.

You deserve it!!


Item     Page #     Description     Regular Price       Discounted Price


114515 195 Flower Burst Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96

114516 195 Cherry Blossom Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96

115957 195 Thanks Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96

114513 195 Sweetest Stem Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96

115952 195 Hi Embosslits die $11.95 $8.96

115951 197 Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die $74.95 $59.96

113446 197 Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die $19.95 $16.96

114509 197 Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die $21.95 $18.66

113448 197 Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die $19.95 $16.96

113457 198 Tulipe Bigz die $21.95 $16.46

115954 198 Two Tags Bigz die $21.95 $18.66

114524 199 Fringed Flower Bigz die $19.95 $15.96

114523 199 Decorative Accents Bigz die $19.95 $15.96

114534 199 Flower Bigz Clear die $19.95 $15.96

113473 199 5-Point 3D Star Bigz die $19.95 $16.96

113472 199 Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die $19.95 $16.96

113470 199 Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die $19.95 $16.96

113465 199 Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die $19.95 $16.96

115961 200 Perfect Setting Bigz XL die $42.95 $32.21

113483 200 Pennant Bigz XL die $39.95 $29.96

113484 200 Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die $39.95 $31.96

116760 201 Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die $39.95 $29.96

116759 201 Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die $39.95 $29.96

114890 201 Matchbox Bigz XL die $42.95 $36.51

113458 202 Flower Layers Originals die $15.95 $13.56

114336 158 Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36

114334 158 Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36

114337 158 Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36

114335 158 White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2) $12.95 $10.36

118797 n/a So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118798 n/a Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118799 n/a Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118800 n/a Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118801 n/a Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118802 n/a Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118803 n/a Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118804 n/a Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118805 n/a Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118806 n/a Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118807 n/a Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118808 n/a Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118809 n/a Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118810 n/a Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118812 n/a Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118813 n/a Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118814 n/a Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $12.95 $9.71

118815 n/a Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2) $14.95 $11.21

Open House Coming Soon!!

Hi Everyone!!

We had a great couple weeks at the Castle and Heeia craft fairs ... met lots of nice people that we hope to see in classes or at events soon!!

Save this date: January 17, 2010 11:00 am till 3:00 pm
We will be celebrating a NEW Mini Occassions Catalog with a FUN open house. It will be at Windward Estates on Emepela Place (rec center at the brown townhouses between Heeia School and Kahekili Hwy) Join us any time between 11 and 3 for FREE make-n-takes, retired stamp sale, a bit of stuff to munch on, DOOR PRIZES galore and specials for orders placed that day.

It will be great fun - and you can check out the NEWEST items from Stampin Up ... can't wait to see you! Email me today to sign up ... RSVPs are required so we have enough make-n-takes for everyone -

Here are the early bird attendees ... there will be a special gift for you at the open house since you signed up early.

Karen M
Lyvonne
Barbara S
Marilynn I-W
Penny S
Adrianna D
Annette G
Sandy T
Lori M
Gail M
Hazel M
Grace S

Here's my board that I used at the craft fairs ... I wanted to share with everyone how versatile Stampin Up's stamp sets are. I featured Autumn Days (115452 page 92 in the IBC - List $23.95) and all of the cards and scrapbook pages use something from that stamp set.

8-1/2x11 and 12x12 scrapbook pages

6x6 scrapbook page (notice how they build on each other!)

And here's some pictures of US ....

At Castle you could find Barb, Lynn, Maile and Sandy

And still at Castle: Ailyn, Patti, yours truly, Julie and Barbara

And at Heeia: Randi and I ... and Francine came by to say hi!

And there's Barb ... where you find us and crafts, you will always find Barb. Unless she's off shooting birds!

Have a great week STAMPIN ... or Christmas shopping, wrapping, sharing .... whatever you do this week do it with heart!!

12 Days of Holiday Sales!

These might be the most exciting 12 days of December with select Big Shot dies and vinyl sheets for the Big Shot on sale! The 12 Days of Holiday Sales begin today and runs through December 22.


Some of the items introduced in this sale are new colors of Décor Elements vinyl sheets. There are 18 new colors to choose from, and they make great projects when you use them with Big Shot dies. Consider pairing the Clear Décor Elements vinyl sheets with the Tulipe Bigz die to create an etched-like design on a vase. Or use the Decorative Accent Bigz dies with the Old Olive Décor Element vinyl sheets to enhance a frame. The combination of Big Shot dies and Décor Elements vinyl sheets is sure to take your creativity to a new level!


Tell your husband!!! Shop now --- sale is only until Dec. 22nd!


Click here to view the Big Shot Specials list!

Holiday Ideas

Hi Stampers!!

Here's a few holiday card and gift carry-er ideas ... and you can see how much fun we had at the Stamped With Aloha Retreat this past October. It was a fun two day event. Randi, Francine, Barbara and myself attended.  I was busy helping so my cards are still waiting to be done (oh no!!) ... I also needed to make a small grab bag for another party, so I made alittle bag of gift tags ... I figured everyone can use them at Christmas time.

Both of these tags are made with the tag die (#115954 $21.95) for the Big Shot. I really like the folded tag. It's cool. I think my Santa ended up looking more like an elf ... but he has character!

Stamped With Aloha's Retreat

SWA is my upline's group ... lots of very experienced stampers who like to have fun!! Cindy had these cute aprons made for all the helpers ... you can't see but they had pleats - cute cute!

Francine, me, Barbara and Randi

We had this really big ballroom all for stamping!

So do they look HAPPY or what?????????????????

Here are some of the projects we did .... (or some people did!! Like I said, mine are still in the bag)

There were 20 cards (not all shown ... 10 different ones) and 6 gift carry-er projects

Of course we had to take a break for some chocolate!!

And then we found an old friend from Kaneohe Girl Scout days! Remember Ronnette?

Well, here she is with Barb

Hope you're all having a stamping good week!!

Going Back in Time ...

Hi everyone!

Thanksgiving in gone ... it was a nice day with family ... but now, back to work on my fun job - Stampin! Here's some pictures for you .... from various places/ideas including my October class and a few holiday card ideas!

Here's a cute way to use Decor Elements ... on your laptop! Everyone comments how cute my computer is!

My new downline member, Leina'ala works with preschool chidlren and wanted some ideas for Halloween for the children .... I used the Twick or Tweat stamp set to come up with a few things for her ....

The topnote is always a popular choice .... and the matchbox too!

Randi and I did a mini craft fair at the Marine Base on a Monday night earlier this month ... here's our booth (and yes, I forgot my Stampin' Up Banner! next time!)

Here's October's class cards ... thank you, Thanksgiving (but can be generic) and two Christmas cards. My favorite is the white Christmas wishes ....

 

One card, two looks with a different designer paper in the background.

This is my favorite one this month. Done with the Christmas Wishes stamp set and the Petals A Plenty embossing folder. Simple yet elegant.

It was a busy couple months ... I also did a few cards for my friend Teri who sells Avon. She was looking for business related cards/gift items:

Here's a little matchbox thank you gift

Here's a scallop gift card holder/ornament that doubles as a wish list/call me advertising tool

And a basic thank you for your order card ... we all need these ....

These business items feature the Taking Care of Business stamp set

Hope you're having a nice holiday weekend!