Masculine Monday

We always need a "masculine" card don't we? It just doesn't seem fitting to give our male loved ones a pink flowery card right? But how then how do you make a card that's not pretty?

 I'm introducing a masculine card every Monday to help inspire some "masculine" creativity!

This card is from the stamp set The Open Sea. I love love love this color combo - Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and Whisper White.

This stamp set is available on page 106 of the catalog!

Happy Crafting!

Stampin' Up! Sale-a-bration Promotion

FREE SALE-A-BRATION GIFTS!  Now through March 31, 2012, earn a free Sale-A-Bration gift for EVERY $50 you spend on Stampin' Up! products.  Items from the on-line clearance rack can be included in your on-line order and count toward your total!  Spend $150 or more and you will receive both Sale-A-Bration gifts AND earn Hostess Benefits!

Click on the catalog below to see Sale-A-Bration choices and additional promotion details.

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GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MONEY! 

Take your stamping skills to the next level and SAVE up to 60% with the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Deal! 

• SAVE $50 on the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit (NOW $125).  Includes up to $340 in products and ships FREE.
• SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT BONUS!  Receive your choice of either FREE Designer Series Paper (you pay for shipping) or a FREE My Digital Studio Download (no shipping charge) EVERY MONTH that you are active, from Feb. through Dec., 2012.  Up to a $120 value!
• HOBBY STAMPERS!  Test drive product discounts and benefits thru June 30, 2012 with no obligation to purchase anything further or host workshops.  There's no penalty to drop.   

QUESTIONS?  If you are interested or simply curious about purchasing the Starter Kit and becoming a member of my group, please Email ME (hill311@mac.com) with any questions.  I'm here to help!

NEED A FREE COPY of the Occasions Mini and/or Sale-A-Bration Catalogs and don't have a relationship with another demonstrator?  Please  Email ME (hill311@mac.com) your name and address (U.S. only) and I'll send them to you pronto!

Hugs and Happy Crafting!

Create a Cupcake

Good morning wonderful, lovely, talented crafters! Today's card is one that I designed for a workshop featuring birthday cards.

This stamp set Create A Cupcake is my "go-to" for birthday cards. Not only can you create a variety of adorable cupcakes, you can pop them out with the coordinating punch! It does not get easier or funner with this set! I love using it!

If you don't have this set - you need it! Click below to put it in your shopping cart!

Create a Cupcake

Here are a few more cards made by others who also used this fun set!

Hugs and Happy Crafting!

Twitterpated!

The Occasions Mini Catalog features one of my most favorite prints EVER! It's called Twitterpated which is so appropriate because I am twitterpated over it! Not only does it come in designer series paper which has coordinating cardstock, ribbon, dies and brads, but it also comes in FABRIC!

Here are some other examples from other fabulous crafters of the Twitterpated designer fabric and paper!

If you'd like to place an order click HERE

Happy Crafting!

Hobby Stampers - Fill Your Wish List and SAVE!

Stampin' Up! Starter Kits aren't just for business demonstrators.  Being a Hobby Demonstrator gives you the amazing discounts and bonus packages without ANY strings attached - no workshops required and there's no penalty to quit!

How Does a Hobby Stamper Benefit?

• Save over 50% off the retail price of products in the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit
• Choose from Two Kits:  The Standard Starter Kit and My Digital Studio Starter Kit (both with free shipping).  Customize the kit with your choice of stamp sets, ink colors and more (of equal or less value).
• Sign Up On-line.  Get immediate benefits.  Click here to sign-up now. Password no longer required
• Fill your Wish List!  Receive 30% off your first order of $150 or more plus qualify for hostess benefits.
• Enjoy 20% off every day.
• Imagine being able to view and order select new stamps and products one month in advance of catalog releases!
• There's no obligation to sell or hold workshops and no penalty if you decide to drop.  You keep all your goodies. 
• $300 in total retail sales renews your benefits BEYOND your first FULL quarter.  This total includes your own purchases and customer sales (based on retail prices).
• Want to earn extra income through your stamping passion?  I'm ready to personally help you design a business plan and develop your Stampin' Up! career.

Have Questions? Contact me at hill311@mac.com anytime for a quick response!

Hugs and Happy Crafting!

Leadership Loot!

Last month I attended Stampin' Up! Regional Leadership Training and Conference in San Antonio Texas. I want to share with you everything I brought home!

Stampin' Up! is so unbelievably generous! We were spoiled! I came home with all this!

13 Make and Take projects

6 Stamp Sets

2 Rolls of Ribbon

1 Pack of Rhinestones

2 Packs of Pearls

1 Pack of Designer Series Paper

1 Pack of Bakers Twine

2 Packs of Buttons

1 CD of My Digital Studio Software Pack

1 Pack of Occasion Mini Catalogs

1 Pack of Sale-a-Bration Catalogs

1 Simply Scored Diagonal Plate & Stylus from PRIZE PATROL!

When we checked in we were given a bag made from what I can only guess is a new designer print coming out this summer. The bag was made of adorable fabric and the bottom could be unbuttoned and turned inside out. Too stinkin' cute.

In ADDITION we were given a special gift from Shellie the CEO and Founder of Stampin' Up! A card organizer made of the same fabric as our bags! It came adorned with a bauble and signed tag from Shellie.

And on top of all these amazing products we were given, they had what they call PRIZE PATROL. Several times throughout the training workshops, a certain colored/patterned wristband was chosen, and those who received that particular one at check in was awarded awesome prizes.

Want all this stuff too?  Become a part of my team at Stampin' Up! This fabulous hobby is my part time job!  With an amazing and generous company I get PAID to have fun doing what I love - making cards! 

If you only want to get huge savings on fabulous products - join my team just for the discount!

If you also want to earn money while doing what you love - even better!  

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Hugs and Happy Crafting!

Valentines Day History

Every February we celebrate Valentine's Day by giving flowers, candy and cards to those we love. We do this in honor of Saint Valentine. You may be wondering, "Who is St. Valentine"? 

Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base. Supposedly, Valentine, decided this decree just wasn't fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine's actions he had him put to death.

Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor's daughter. Before he was put to death he sent the first 'valentine' himself when he wrote her a letter and signed it 'Your Valentine', words still used on cards today.

Another valentine gentleman you may be wondering about is Cupid (Latin cupido, "desire"). In Roman mythology Cupid is the son of Venus, goddess of love. His counterpart in Greek mythology is Eros, god of love. Cupid is often said to be a mischievous boy who goes around wounding both gods and humans with his arrows, causing them to fall in love.

This is a super cute an easy card I made for my husband a while back. I think it's perfect for Valentines. The options with these stamp sets are endless and so much fun!

I used Stampin' Up!'s All in the Family stamp set!

(Page 86 of the Catalog)

Family Accessories Stamp Set

Family Business Stamp Set

Happy Valentines Day and Happy Crafting!