A Monochromatic Lovers Dream...

Oh My WORD! I can't wait for you all to see the NEW 2013-14 Stampin' Up! Catalog, one of my most favorite things are the NEW In-Colors!! I love how they really round out the rest of the colors in the newly updated families!  

Today is a NEW sketch challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments, and I thought that I would go with my good old safety blanket- something Monochromatic!

I jsut LOVE how pretty monochromatic cards are, and check out this challenges sketch-

I love simple sketches, they give you the most possibilities... what I mean by that is that you can do something super simple like I did today OR you could add some busy or patterned style background and then all elements to your card that will take it over the top!  The variety is endless! 

I decided to really focus on the pattern of the chevron, and went with a single pattern strip instead of a ribbon.  But I did throw in a few of my signature embellishments... LOVE THEM RHINESTONES!

 I love this NEW sentiment set, Chalk Talk, that will be available in the NEW catalog! It is an awesome set and you will LOVE to see the coordinating items that are made for this set!!  I decided to go with Calypso Coral and a NEW In-Color Crisp Cantaloupe, LOVE these two together!!!

You HAVE to pop over Hand Stamped Sentiments and take a stab at our sketch challenge, it is SUPER fun and will get your creative mind working!

HAVE YOU ENTERED INTO THE MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST?

WANT MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE CONTEST? CLICK HERE NOW!

A Little Somethin' For A Lil' Somethin'

I have a fun little something for you today!  I am in a giving mood, and I thought it would be fun to couple my current MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST with another mini give-away!

How you would you like to WIN all this??

Well, guess what... for just a little of your time you could enter to WIN them! To enter for a chance to get this loot of goodies simply POP OVER TO MY PINTEREST PAGE and comment on any of my projects that you like!  You can comment on ONE, or MANY...  For every comment you leave you get one entry! EASY as that!

That's it... check out some of my most FAV projects that are on my HSS Pinterest Page:

Click on my HAND STAMPED STYLE CREATIONS board and find ALL my projects, pick your FAV, leave a comment and enter to win!

SIMPLE! Which is perfect for a monday, right?! So what are you waiting for?

CLICK HERE TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HSS PINTEREST BOARD!

NEW & IMPROVED MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST!!!

As announced a few days ago, I am hosting another (much requested) 

MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST!!

This go around will be slightly different and EASIER than previous contest... and if you don't already know how they work, let me explain.

• For every $35 order you place you get ONE ENTRY, submit it ONLINE using HOSTESS CODE W2K4ZV4W OR email me your order and I will submit it for you! (So place a $70 order and get 2 ENTRIES)  [NOTE: if you want your order to arrive quickly place your order (using the hostess code) ONLINE, if you submit an order via email to me your order wont be submitted until the end date of this contest and will arrive approx. 5-7 days later]

Remember, if you submit an order of $150 or more, do not use the hostess code- you will earn Hostess Rewards all on your own! 

Here is how using a Hostess Code works:

If you have further questions about the Hostess Code just contact me :-)

• Contest runs from NOW and ENDS THURSDAY, May 30th at NOON CST!

• 10 WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN when the MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST total reaches $1000!!!! Each winner will get $15 in FREE HOSTESS REWARDS!

• 5 WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED if the MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST total reaches $500!!! (*FREE hostess reward amount is prior ship+tax)

• Winners will have until MIDNIGHT on MAY 30th to email me their FREE HOSTESS REWARD selections.

WAIT-WAIT!! It gets SOOOOOO much better!!!

Those WINNERS that are chosen will then go into a FINAL drawing for a 

FREE PAPER TRIMMER!!! 

OMG, FOR REAL!!!

 Will YOU be selected as the NEW OWNER of a FANTASTICAL NEW STAMPIN' UP! PAPER TRIMMER??!! ONLY IF YOU ENTER INTO THE CONTEST TODAY!!

This is a great time to snag any of those items that you wanted from the retired list:

Check out the list of RETIRING STAMP SETS

or any RETIRING ACCESSORIES (these are going fast!!)

What about all those great finds on the CLEARANCE RACK??

Don't forget about the special offer on lots of MDS things!

There are SO many ways to enter into my MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST, So what are you waiting for?? Make your list and get entered TODAY!!

HEAD TO MY ONLINE STORE TO ORDER TODAY!!

Don't Forget...

There are some pretty sweet deals that are nearing the end of their awesomeness, so before the disappear I wanted to remind you-

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

Remember that you can purchase this stamp set AROUND ARRAY NOW, you can actually own something from the NEW catalog NOW!!! CHECK OUT HOW CUTE THIS SET IS and it coordinates with the 7/8" scallop circle punch- OH and don't forget when you place your order use the Hostess Code:  and enter into the MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST going on RIGHT NOW!

HOSTESS OFFER

HURRY, there is still time- from NOW until May 30th you can earn EXTRA HOSTESS REWARDS!! If you place a qualifying order of $350 you earn an EXTRA $30 in hostess rewards... so instead of fifty you get $80!!!  BUT if you want to earn FREE HOSTESS REWARDS and can't hit the qualifying amount, just play along in my MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST- CLICK HERE FOR FULL DETAILS!!!

NEW RECRUIT OFFER

Remember that if you JOIN MY HAND STAMPED STYLE CREW and become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator you get an ADDITIONAL $30 worth of product in your Starter Kit!  You kit is 100% customizable, you choose EVERYTHING that goes inside it.  You will select $155+ worth of product (stamps, inks, tools, Big Shots, MDS software- you NAME IT!) for JUST $99!!! PLUS there is NO SHIPPING on your Starter Kit, can it get any better?!

25% OFF DIGITAL

Act now! Have any digital photo books made but not printed? Been eying some digi brush sets but haven't moved on them? WHY???? NOW IS THE TIME! There are a ton of things that are on special right now! CHECK OUT ALL THE MDS DISCOUNTED ITEMS AVAILABLE

CATALOG KICK OFF PARTY

Get your chance to grab a NEW 2013-14 Stampin' Up! Catalog at this years CATALOG KICK OFF PARTY!! This event will be EPIC and space is limited so reserve your spot today for this FREE EVENT!  EMAIL ME to RSVP

Registered: Claudia R., Wanda G., Tiffany G.

MOST IMPORTANTLY- WANT TO WIN ONE OF THESE??

THEN ENTER THE MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST GOING ON RIGHT NOW!!  YOU CAN WIN HOSTESS REWARDS AND A CHANCE TO GET A FANTASTIC PAPER TRIMMER!! CHECK OUT ALL THE DETAILS IN THIS POST.

Friday Q&A - YEAH!!!

Happy Friday Stampers!! I am SO glad that the weekend is here, after the week I have had I am so ready for a weekend FULL of my stamping friends!  I can't wait, YEAH!! So I actually had like 5 min. yesterday and I thought, What the heck... I am going to make a video- but not just ANY video...

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE Q&A

I have answered some of your most pressing questions, and I hope you find it helpful!
Oh and there is a little SURPRISE after the video!

Are you ready for a SURPRISE???

With just 15 DAYS LEFT to take advantage of the EXTRA HOSTESS REWARDS

and all the RETIRING ITEMS THAT ARE UP TO 60% off!!

I thought it would be the PERFECT time to have another 

MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST!!

WHOOOHOOOO!!!

This time I am making it SUPER EASY... cause honestly my brain is like goo right now, LOL!

So here is how it will work, just slightly different than previous contests.

• For every $35 order you place you get ONE ENTRY, submit it ONLINE using HOSTESS CODE W2K4ZV4W OR email me your order and I will submit it for you! (So place a $70 order and get 2 ENTRIES) Here is a helpful tutorial on using the HOSTESS CODE 

Remember, if you submit an order of $150 or more, do not use the hostess code- you will earn Hostess Rewards all on your own!

• Contest BEGINS TODAY, May 17th and ENDS THURSDAY, May 30th at NOON CST!

• 10 WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN when the MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST total reaches $1000!!!! Each winner will get $15 in FREE HOSTESS REWARDS!

• 5 WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED if the MYSTERY HOSTESS CONTEST total reaches $500!!! (*FREE hostess reward amount is prior ship+tax)

• Winners will have until MIDNIGHT on MAY 30th to email their FREE HOSTESS REWARD selections.

Oh but it gets SOOOOOO much better!!!

Those WINNERS that are chosen will then go into a FINAL drawing for a 

FREE PAPER TRIMMER!!! 

OMG, FOR REAL!!!

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? HURRY, PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY- MANY RETIRING ITEMS HAVE ALREADY SOLD OUT, GET YOUR FAVS TODAY!!!

Beneifts For Being Part Of The Stampin' Up! Family

I was thinking the other day, while I was creating this months Hostess cards how lucky I am to have the resources that are available to us Demonstrators.  Stampin' Up! is so great with giving us the tools we need to help us build our business and make it easier and stronger!  Let me show you...

Here is the card that I shared with you earlier this month using the BITTY BUTTERFLY and the SEASONAL SAYINGS set- PLUS some RETIRING COLORS!!!-

But what was great is that I actually got this card inspiration from the STAMPIN' SUCCESS Magazine- this is a bi-monthly publication that Stampin' Up! provides to their Demonstrators.  It is FULL of ideas, business tips, project inspiration and SO MUCH MORE!!  Check out the cards that I CASE(d) from this publication-

 I decided to marry the two ideas and products used together to create the card that I made!

 As soon as I saw these samples I knew that I had to make a similar card!  I LOVE monochromatic and I love POPS of colors too- a marriage made in HEAVEN!

Wouldn't you LOVE to have access to awesome tools like this amazing publication?  Well sadly, it isn't something you can purchase in any store- BUT you can get them for FREE!!!  It is an awesome tool that Stampin' Up! Demsonstrators have in our arsenol to help make our jobs or creativity flow easier!  

How long have you been thinking about becoming a Demonstrator? 

 What is the real reason that you haven't acted on it?  

Sometimes that first step is the hardest one to take... if you have questions or even concerns that have been holding you back from JOINING the SU Family and becoming a member of MY AMAZING TEAM then contact me today! 

We will chat, talk about your concerns and figure out if becoming a Demonstrator is right for you!  Don't feel anxious about contacting me, I am not going to talk you into ANYTHING! I will answer your questions as if I was in your shoes... If you were me how would I handle this or deal with that, I am all about being upfront and truthful.  You may decide once we talk that this isn't the right path or maybe not the right time, or you may realize that it is the perfect direction and timing!

THERE'S ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE NEW RECRUIT OFFER- GET $155 WORTH OF PRODUCT IN YOUR STARTER KIT FOR JUST $99- PLUS FREE SHIPPING!!

HURRY- CONTACT ME TODAY TO JOIN MY TEAM OR ASK ME QUESTIONS!!

NEW Stampin' Up! Projects for SAMPLER STAMPING Class for JUNE

I am having SO much fun creating all the awesome class samples for June, I have one to share with you today!  I decided to utilize the sketch that is being release today at Stampin' Celebrations for my scrap layout for the 

JUNE SAMPLER STAMPING CLASS

check it out-

It's ALL about the NEW stuff, and man are you going to LOVE it!! The dates in June are kind of screwy and different from my normal schedule, so be sure to note those when you check out the details.  Here is the scrap layout for this months class-

Check out the sketch I used to create this bad boy-

You HAVE to head over and play along- this is SUCH a fun sketch!! I loved making this months project! I have the perfect photo in mind for this layout... you will have to wait to see what that is later :-) Of course remember that this class is absolutely perfect for everyone!  If you are a scrapper then this option is perfect for you-

I am excited to use this NEW set (well not NEW, new- but NEW to me) I love the sayings in them, they are SO inspiring! Honestly this STRAWBERRY SLUSH has GOT to be one of my most FAV pinks!! It is just YUMMY!!!

Now if you are a strict card maker, then you will love this option-

With just a few supplies from your scrap layout you can create these adorable cards instead of your 12x12 page-

 cute right?

With either option you will get to create these 2 projects as well and who doesn't LOVE an adorable treat container?! Junes class is going to be awesome!!

 OMG! You will love this new punch and embossing folder!!!

So want to get registerd for this awesome class?? 

 CLICK HERE TO GET FULL DETAILS AND REGISTER NOW!!

Don't forget that there is still time to register for MAY'S SAMPLER CLASS TOO!! Get FULL details and register for that today!

Papillon Potpourri Hostess Appreciation Preview

Another sneak peek for my HOSTESS APPRECIATION EVENT to share with you today, are you getting an invite?  I am so excited to share with you more details about this event!

If you are a HOSTESS CLUB member or JOIN a Hostess Club before May 31st or are a previous Hostess YOU will be getting your invite soon!!!

 At this year's event the theme is DIVA DESIGN DAY! Which will encompass A LOT!  There will be tips and techniques for basic design, along with ways to STEP up your projects to take them OVER the top!!  I have a LOT of surprises up my sleeve, but one of the projects that you will get to make is this- 

HELLO!! Don't you LOVE these NEW In-Colors that you will see in the NEW Catalog!!

Of course I used a fun sketch to help me out for this project, provided by Mojo Monday! I got the color inspiration from ColorQ, although they are different names I used the same hues but all NEW IN-COLORS!! 
Every single hostess will get to create this FUN project... You will get to play with NEW In-Colors along with NEW catalog product!!

But there's a little "secret" hidden within this project...

This FUN project is one of the awesome tools that I use all the time... we will be making these adorable and AWESOMELY useful sketch books!  I won't be sharing with you what is exactly inside... that is ONLY for my hostesses that attend this event!!

So what can you look forward to at this Hostess Appreciation "DIVA DESIGN DAY" Event-

• Attendee's will be the FIRST to get their HOT little hands on a NEW SU Catalog, BUT there is an added surprise for ALL of my hostesses!
• Each person will get to create and design their very own SKETCH BOOK using FANTASTIC NEW PRODUCTS & COLORS!
• There will be amazing projects and awesome tips that you will learn and create for yourself, more of these will be unveiled in the upcoming days...
• All hostesses will get their own GOODIE BAG, filled with all kinds of fantastical items- which will be a surprise!!! (This is killing me!!!)
• There will be EXCLUSIVE Catalog Coupons available to the hostesses, this will knock your socks OFF!!
• There will be EXCLUSIVE sneak peeks to Hand Stamped Styles upcoming offer SUMMER LOVIN' -(sorry details are being saved for hostesses)
• Plus SO MUCH MORE!!!!

All of my current hostesses have 2 time slots to choose from to attend, to better work for your schedule (the link to RSVP for this event will come with your invite)-

SAT. JUNE 8th from 10-12 

SAT. JUNE 8th from 1-3 

If you haven't joined a Hand Stamped Style's Hostess Club, NOW is the time!!   

You can be a local or online stamper- clubs are open to EVERYONE-ANYWHERE (within the US)!!!  Email me today to request your Hostess Club Agreement- and you too could be taking advantage of all the AMAZINGLY AWESOME things that will be taking place at this event!!

CONTACT ME TODAY TO JOIN A HOSTESS CLUB TODAY!!!

Out With The OLD, In With The NEW!

I have SO many things up my sleeve to share with you in the next few weeks, and I STINK at keeping secrets- lucky for you, LOL!!!! I have started dropping clues and hints about my HOSTESS APPRECIATION EVENT coming up, which I am OVER THE MOON about!  but today I have a different announcement to share....

Don't you love this image? I created it using MDS!! SO COOL and EASY!!

My Catalog Kick-Off Party is OPEN TO ALL! You do not have to be a HOSTESS CLUB member or even a current customer and there will be TONS OF FUN TO BE HAD!!  In fact I highly URGE you to bring a friend and tell your family about this event.  Of course you will be able to get your hands on the NEW 2013-14 Stampin' Up! Catalog, BUT...

You will also get to take part in the following:

• Free Make-N-Take Project
• Chance to WIN FREE PRODUCT
• Opportunity to JOIN MY HOSTESS CLUBS!
• Enjoy TASTY TREATS!
• Play festive and fun games for PRIZES!
• And MUCH, MUCH MORE!!

You will have SO many opportunities to earn tickets to enter into drawings for FREE PRODUCT and over the next few weeks I will share with you some of the different ways you can earn them.  One of the way's to earn tickets is by referring your friends to HAND STAMPED STYLE!

Bring a friend with you to the PARTY or forward the info and invite them to attend and you will get 5 tickets into the FREE GIVEAWAY CONTEST- and for every NEW person that you bring or refer to this Party you get an additional 5 tickets!  

 

Don't live locally? NO worries!! You can take part in this event as well- you DON'T have to be present to win!  If you don't live locally but would like to enjoy the FESTIVITIES of this event- I will have a VIRTUAL CATALOG PARTY that you can be a part of,  

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!!

Even more AWESOME info will be coming thorough-out the upcoming days and weeks, so be on the lookout!!  This is a FREE EVENT but RSVPs are needed so I can have enough goodies for everyone to enjoy!

ACT NOW, REFER YOUR FRIENDS AND RSVP TODAY- SPACE IS LIMITED AND SPOTS WILL FILL FAST!!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Today is just a quick personal post, I wanted to pay homage to all those MOTHERS out there who work selflessly at what seems to be at times, a THANKLESS job...

This is the AMAZING woman that set the foundation that made me the woman I am... MY MOM!

I have learned SO much from her... things I want to do and be better at, things I am thankful that I encompass and posses, somethings that I posses that I wish I didn't (LOL!), but most of all I am thankful that she had me!

I remember before I had children, sitting in church when all the kids came out to hand out flowers to the MOMS... my heart would sink.  I so desperately wanted to have kids but felt like I-WE needed to complete and accomplish certain things before that would be an option...  

I remember feeling so out of place being sometimes the ONLY woman that wasn't standing and without a flower... I mention this as I feel for all those women out there who loath this day for the sadness that it brings, due to one reason or another, who are childless... I have close friends and family members who struggled for years to have children, lost many of them, and some who have yet to experience the JOY of motherhood (in all it's forms)... but I feel it important to cherish and celebrate WOMEN, not JUST MOM'S!

Mom's are amazing because they are TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, FRIENDS, COMFORTERS, PEACE MAKERS (sometimes...), PROBLEM SOLVERS, MAGICIANS, EGO BOOSTERS, MANAGERS, FINANCIAL OFFICERS, and so much more, BUT Mom's are not the only ones who possess these talents... WOMEN DO! 

So today as I THANK MY MOM for all she gave to me, I also want to THANK ALL THE WOMEN IN MY LIFE who have helped shape and assist me in becoming the woman I am today!

THANK YOU!!!