Who's going with me to Convention?

Today, I'm celebrating 11 years as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!!!!!

And I want to share that celebration with you!

During Leadership conference, 5 names were drawn during each general session.  If your name was drawn, you would win a FREE registration to convention PLUS a FREE registration for a new recruit that signs up between now and February 1st.  Pretty cool, huh?

My buddies at Leadership asked me several times if I planned to attend convention.  I've been on the fence about it for awhile, so I used my FREE event registration for Leadership conference this year (at my title, I get to attend one event per year for free).  So, if I wanted to go to convention, I was going to have to pay for it or win one of those FREE registrations.....yeah, right!  There were like 1500 people there, and only 25 giveaways.

But, lo and behold, my name was called at the last general session.  You could have knocked me over with a feather!!!!!!  So, guess what......

I'M GOING TO CONVENTION!!!!!

The big question is......who wants to go with me?

 Now don't go sign up just yet.  There are a few points to keep in mind:

• If you've been thinking about signing up to become a demonstrator, I want you to contact me.  Email me at melissa@thestampdoc.com

• You'll want to wait until January 22nd to sign up to receive the additional Starter Kit bonus from Sale-a-Bration.  $156.50 worth of product for just $99!!!  You will need to sign up by February 1st.

• Even though the registration fee will be covered by Stampin' Up!, you will still be responsible for all transportation, lodging, and meals during the convention.

I often have new demonstrators join my team in January.  Personally, I believe it is the BEST time to become a demonstrator!  So, if more than one is eligible to go to convention, I will do a random drawing.

Tonight, I'll be doing a special anniversary giveaway at 8pm EST on my Facebook page.  Hop on over to check it out!

I'll be back tomorrow with another fun stamping project.

 

 

Valentine Treat Bundle Turned Swap Card

Today, I'm sharing my 2 swap cards from Leadership Conference.  I didn't get to do too much stamping over the holidays, so I didn't get to create as many swaps as I would have liked.  But seriously, it doesn't matter how many you make.....you never have "enough".

This first card may look familiar......it was based on this card that I shared last week.  The project prescription is the same, so check out that post if you want to learn more.

 

My next card features the single stamp from the special Valentine Treat Bundle.  This bundle includes the heart-shaped "Happy Valentine's Day" stamp AND a package of the 1" x 8" cello bags (50)--perfect for making quick classroom treats!  The best part.......the bundle is only $5.95!

 

This card is simple, but there was a lot of punching involved.  Check out all those rounded corners!  I sponged some whisper white craft ink around the top layer of cardstock to give it that chalkboark look that is becoming so popular.  A white gel pen was used to add stitch lines & doodles to accent the small pieces of cardstock.

 

STAMP SET:  Valentine Treat Bundle

INK:  Whisper White Craft, Real Red

PAPER:  Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Primrose Petals, More Amore Designer Series Paper

ACCESSORIES:  3/16" corner punch, Full Heart punch, Scallop Edge border punch, white gel pen, dimensionals

 

Don't delay!  Order your Valentine Treat Bundle today!

 

 

Back from Leadership

Wow!  What an amazing, whirlwind trip to Orlando!  This year's leadership conference was probably one of the best I've ever attended. 

It all started with the Manager's reception at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios.  We were told to expect light hor d'oeuvres and a dessert bar.  Now you tell me, who considers this "light" or an hor d'oeuvres?

Look, I've worked way too hard the past 6 months on losing weight and I wasn't about to blow it.  My trainer would be very proud that I only took a few bites of the food I really wanted to try......with the exception of the Cauldron cakes  (chocolate muffin dipped in chocolate and filled with chocolate). 

I really enjoyed the Butterbeer!  YUM!  Do not miss this treat if you go to Universal.  Most people describe it as being similar to a frozen cream soda. 

But enough about the food, we were there to learn new things.  The sessions were filled with great stamping ideas.....way too many for me to post here.  I loved this idea of making a necklace from the bottle caps and the Collage Curios stamp set.  This project is one of the first on my list this week.  Leave me a comment if you would like to see a tutorial.

My roommate, Kathy was so kind to share her photos from leadership.  There are over 400 photos for you to view here. 

I've got more to tell you about, but you'll have to check back tomorrow.  I strongly suggest that you LIKE my Facebook page to stay current on all of the upcoming promotions, events and specials.  Stampin' Up told us several times to expect many new things this year and to expect them at a fast & furious pace.  I can update Facebook much quicker and I don't like to fill my blog with page after page of specials.  You're here to see stamping stuff, right?

Happy Stampin'

 

 

Well, that was a nice litttle break.....

You may have noticed that I took some time off from blogging.  The holidays are always crazy around our house and I decided to take it easy this year.  In between all of the family get-togethers and parties, I reorganized my stamping space.  That was a much bigger job than I originally anticipated and it prevented me from stamping for almost an entire month!

My stamping table has been piled high with goodies from the Spring Mini catalog just begging to be used.  If I haven't stamped for awhile, I often lose some of my mojo.  I have always found that the Mojo Monday sketches can provide me with a great starting point for creating cards. 

For this card, I used the new Parker's Patterns Designer Series paper and the Natural 7/16" Trim Ribbon to create a very masculine card.  The greeting is from the stamp set, Daring Adventure.  I distressed the edges of the circle with the Stampin' Distress Tool, then sponged the edges with Early Espresso ink.

STAMP SET:  Daring Adventure

INK:  Early Espresso

PAPER:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Not Quite Navy, Parker's Patterns Designer Series Paper

ACCESSORIES:  Big Shot, 3" Circle Die, Natural 7/16" Trim Ribbon, Stampin' Distress Tool, Stampin' Sponge, Dimensionals

 

You can order any of the products above from my Stampin' Up! website.  And be sure to check out all of the new goodies in the Spring Mini!

I'm hoping that things will be returning to "normal" soon. I'll be leaving on Thursday for Leadership conference in Orlando, so it may be another week before I resume a normal blog posting schedule.

 

New Classes Added!

Exciting news for my local customers!  I have added some classes to my December schedule by popular request.  Check it out to see if one of your favorites has returned.


Download Holiday Class Schedule

We did the cards above at the Christmas Card Club this past Sunday.  I loved these cards so much that I decided to offer these cards again as part of a Stamp-a-Stack.  You'll be able to make 15 cards--5 each of 3 different designs.  All supplies except adhesive will be provided.  Beginners are always welcome!  The class is scheduled for Sunday, December 2nd at 2pm and the cost is $30 per person.

Want to attend?  You must RSVP with payment by November 26th to reserve your spot.

There won't be a class kit by mail or tutorial for this class.  Sorry!  However, I have updated my tutorials page with all of my current tutorials and I have a few more to add soon.

I'm busy getting ready to attend the Lansing, Michigan regional seminar this weekend, so I'll probably be MIA on the blog until sometime next week.  I'm really looking forward to a giant dose of creative inspiration from Stampin' Up! 

Happy Stampin'

 

 

Wonderfall MDS Layout

Today is the last day to get your FREE My Digital Studio Downloads.  Just visit my Stampin' UP website and order the following items:

• Item # 132557    Enjoying Everything Kit


• Item # 132562    A Split Second Designer Template Page


• Item # 132558    Days in December Kit

And if you haven't already done so, go ahead and try My Digital Studio for FREE the next 30 days.

• Item # 130190    MDS2 Free Trial

Have fun with the program---design some cards, tags, scrapbook pages, journals, etc.  Get a head start on your holiday gift-giving by making recipe books, albums for grandparents, or calendars.  You can print at home or use Stampin' Up's printing service.

And for those of you already using My Digital Studio 2, be sure to check out the Digital Kits that are on sale for 50% off......today is the last day!

 

For the page above, I used the Wonderfall Digital Kit (and a few other odds & ends).  I love the fall papers in this kit, as well as all of the leaf embellishments and great sayings.  I also used this kit to create my Facebook page banner.  See it here  This kit is only $3.97 with the discount, so don't wait to get it!

To learn more about My Digital Studio, visit mydigitalstudio.net. 

 

 

Tutorials for Sale

Use the Paypal buttons to purchase any of the tutorials below.  After receipt of your payment, I will send you the link to the tutorial(s) that you have purchased within 24 hours.  Be sure to add melissa@thestampdoc.com to your list of safe senders so that you will receive my email.

 

Instructions for creating 20 simple cards using the Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags, Greetings of the Season stamp set, and Stampin' UP's note cards and envelopes.  Tutorial only is $10.

 

 

Instructions for creating 3, 2-page 12" x 12" layouts (6 pages total) using the Razzleberry Splash Simply Scrappin' Kit.  You'll also receive instructions for creating 2 bonus cards.

 

 

Instructions for creating 3, 2-page 12" x 12" layouts (6 pages total) using the Pinwheels on Parade Simply Scrappin' Kit.  You'll also receive instructions for creating 2 bonus cards.

 

 

Instructions for creating 3, 2-page 12" x 12" layouts (6 pages total) using the Bandstand Simply Scrappin' Kit.  You'll also receive instructions for creating 2 bonus cards.