May Stampin' Buffet - Spring Flowers!

Get ready for Mothers' Day, Graduation and all your spring occasions with these fun projects that celebrate spring flowers!  Also, don't miss CHARM SCHOOL - your chance to get a Simply Adorned Charm from the mini and the opportunity to make more than a dozen free inserts. More info below.

WHEN: Saturday, May 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Red Robin in Murray, (316 East Winchester)

WHAT: Come stamp the day away with your friends.  Scroll down to see the pictures of the projects for this month and then let me know which ones and how many of each you would like to make.  Bring a friend along and you both can pick something from my prize basket.

RSVP: By Wednesday, April 28 to 801-557-3439 or paulastamps@gmail.com.  If you would like to do Charm School and take your necklace with you that day, you will need to let me know by noon on Tuesday, April 27 so I can get it ordered.

Place a catalog order at my class an receive $5 off your project fees for every $25 you spend (charms not included in this deal since I have another special offer I am running on those).  The Summer Mini Catalog begins May 1 and there are lots of fun new items to choose from.

I will have my retired stamp bin with me again too.  I've even added a few sets that I found when I was cleaning out my stamp room.  And I will have premade cards to purchase too.

PROJECTS:

This month's scrapbook layout will help you record those special moments in your life.  The quote on the page says "Life is a matter of moments".  The colors are So Saffron, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip (they look a little off in the picture, it really is yellow).  You will have extra butterflies to take home with you to add to your page after you add your pictures.  Cost: $7.00 each

Say Hello to the fun little Photo Cube. It's bright and cheery and features the Hello Again stamp set.  Add your pictures to each side and it would make a great accent to your desk or as a gift for Mother's Day or any occasion.  Colors are Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo. Cost: $4:00 each

Mother's Day is almost here!  Tell your mom how wonderful you think she is with this Flower Easel Card.  Features the felt fusion flowers from the main catalog.  Cost: $1.50 each

The Razzleberry Greeting Card has a Mother's Day greeting poking through the window.  But the greeting can also be changed to Thank You or to Happy Birthday.  The flowers are colored with markers and then a layer of Crystal Effects is applied to the top for a glassy look.  Cost: $1.50 each

The Daisy Burst Card features one of my favorite Big Shot dies.  The greeting on this one can be changed to Thank You, Happy Birthday, or Happy Mother's Day. Cost: $1.50 each

I call this my Toile Card because to me, the new Elements of Style stamp set reminds me of Toile Fabric.  Perfect for a Wedding or any time you need an elegant looking card. Cost: $1.50 each

This card features Tropical colors and lots of texture to really make it pop.  It is much easier than it looks (I promise.)  Alternate greetings will be available for this one too.  Cost: $1.50 each

 May also brings Graduations.  This simple card will wish your grad well as they enter the next phase of life.  Cost: $1.50 each

 Most of you saw these Flower Pins at my last class. They make a fun addition to your handbag, jacket or even your hair.  They are made from fabric and are cut out using the Big Shot and the Fancy Fold Flower die. They aren't hard, but they are a little time consuming so take that into consideration when signing up for them.  Let me know if you would like the classic one or the bright whimsical one.  Cost: $5.00 each

Welcome to Charm School!  Purchase a 1 x 1-1/4" Simply Adored charm from me, and for the rest of 2010 you can make 2-3 inserts at each of my buffets free.  These are this months charms.  They are simple to make, but will really add to your wardrobe.  The first one is a monogram so you can personalize it for yourself or for a gift.  Order your charm by noon on Tuesday, April 27 to take it home with you that day.  Cost for just the charm is $22 (includes shipping and tax.)  Add the 24" chain for a total of $35 (includes shipping and tax).  This will be an on going offer for the next few months, but the sooner you sign up, the more inserts you can make.  You can also order your charm that day (not included in the $5 off special since I am offering this special instead), but let me know before hand so I can have enough inserts prepped.

March Stampin' Buffet

Spring is just around the corner and I can hardly wait.  Several of this month's projects invoke the spirit of Spring and maybe if we create enough of them, Spring will magically appear. (We can hope right?)

WHEN: Saturday, March 6, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Red Robin Restaurant in Murray, (316 East Winchester Street)

WHAT: Fun, Friends and Stamping!  Check out the projects below and RSVP back to me which ones and how many of each you would like to make.

RSVP by Thursday, March 4 so I can have enough projects cut and ready to make that day.

Bring a friend new to my stamping classes and you both will get a chocolate treat.

Also, if you place an order at the Buffet, you will receive a $5 project fee credit for every $25 you spend.  And Sale-A-Bration is wrapping up this month so take advantage of the free product while you still can!

I will also have my retired stamp bin with me.  The stamps are marked about 50% off retail and they are buy three get one free.  Help me get these out of my garage before I move!

PROJECTS (click on any of the pictures to get a closer look):

 

This month's 12"x12" scrapbook page features fun flowers and a reminder to laugh and smile.  I wish I could take credit for this page but it is a complete CASE of a swap I saw at the Leadership Conference I went to in January.  So if anyone wants to tell me who the original creator is, I'd be happy to give her credit.   Cost: $7 each

Instead of banner this month, I am offering a mini chipboard coaster album.  The album is approximately 3-7/8" x 5-3/8" and features the Write Stuff Specialty Designer Series and the Smarty Pants Stamp Set. Paper elements may vary slightly in color. We will bind the album right there at the class.  Cost: $8 each

I have been hoarding a bunch of these lunch tins in my garage for too long.  And now that we are moving, I'd like to share them with you.  I will have several paper choices available to choose from that day.  If you have a special request for paper, please let me know ASAP and I will let you know if I have it. Cost: $10 each.

I offered these cute Easter Baskets last year, but there are so many new people and they are just so cute so I am offering them again.  They are made using a Big Shot die.  Fill the with a little treat and they are perfect for a teacher, neighbor, coworker or other friend.  Designer Series Paper may vary but will be from the Tea Party pack.  Cost: $2.50 each

 

I received this card in a swap from my upline group.  I believe it was made by Becki Bradford.  I am offering it this month after some special requests.  Designer Series Paper may vary but will be from the Sweet Pea Pack. Cost: $1.50 each

I love this new stamp set and matching wheel from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  And this picture does not do this card justice either, sorry.  Perfect as a thank you card for a friend or even a just-because card. Cost: $1.50 each

 

I really did try not to use Old Olive this month, but it is my favorite color and I just can't resist.  Maybe next month?  This card has a "Thinking of You" option too and would make a good sympathy card. Cost: $1.50 each

You can never have enough birthday cards, right?  This one features some new stamps and the In Colors for a bright and cheery look. Cost: $1.50 each

This card really invokes Spring.  It features to the Two-Step stamping technique.  I chose "Happy Easter" for my greeting, but there are several others to choose from as well including congratulations.  Cost: $1.50 each

February Stampin' Buffet

There are lots of fun projects available for you to make at this month's Stampin' Buffet.  And if you are a newbie to my Stampin' Buffets or bring a newbie with you stay tuned for an extra special offer!

WHEN: Saturday, February 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Red Robin in Murray (just south and east of the Fashion Place Mall)

WHAT: Stamping. Friends. Fun. Door Prizes. Make just the projects you would like to make and as many of those projects as you'd like to make.  See the projects below for costs.  You are welcome to bring your favorite adhesive and paper snips.  (I will have glue stick available.)

RSVP: Please RSVP by Thursday, February 4 so I can be sure to have enough projects cut.  Some projects maybe be limited by the supplies I have on hand so RSVP ASAP to ensure you will get to make your favorite projects.  801-967-3210 or paula24@comcast.net

You can click on the picture to see a close up on any of them.

See this really sweet little treat purse?  This is not a project you can make at my buffet, but if you bring a new guest with you to the buffet, or you are a newbie yourself, you can take one of these beauties home with you just for RSVPing and coming.  Your guest will get to take one home too. See why you will want to bring someone with you to share the fun?

Are you a scrapbooker?  Do you want to be one?  This layout is all precut and easy to punch, Big Shot, stamp and assemble.  Perfect to scrapbook the love or loves of your life.   Cost: $7 each

 

 This accordian-folded LOVE banner will remind those around you how you feel about them this Valentine season.  Or leave the letters off and put pictures of your loved ones on it for a fun little photo display.  It will all be precut and Big Shotted (is that a word?) for easy assembly. Cost: $5 each.

 Fill these cute little milk cartons with whatever you'd like for a special Valentine's treat. Perfect for your child's teacher, co-workers, best friends, neighbors, your children, or maybe your visiting teaching sisters. Cost: $1.50 each (comes empty)

Maybe one milk carton isn't enough for your special someone?  How about four in an adorable little holder.   Thanks to Rachel Norton for sharing the pattern on her blog.  Cost: $7.50 for four milk cartons and the holder.

This card features the heart sweet treat cups and the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set.  And when you pull the "sweet treats" tab, the candy comes out with out destroying the card!  Thanks to Cindy E for inspiring the card and providing a tutorial on the trap door.  Cost: $2.00 each (does not include an envelope since they don't fit.)

This card is designed to be a bit less girly.  Maybe for the man in your life on that special day?  Or for anyone really.  Thanks to Debbie Naylor for the inspiration for this card. Cost: $1.50

The last Valentine's card was inspired by one I saw on Stampin' Connections by my upline Cindy Petersen.  It features chipboard cut with the Big Shot (if you are going to be mailing it, I recommend skipping the chipboard and just using dimensionals.)  Cost: $2.00 with the chipboard, $1.50 without.

On to the Birthday card.  This card was also inspired by a swap I received from Cindy Petersen.  Lots of Big Shot going on with this one too.  I know you will love the Sweet Pea Paper as much as I do. Cost: $1.50 each

This is card features some of my favorite things from the Occasions Mini catalog: the new flower punch and the Dot, Dot, Dot stamp.  It has kind of a fun technique to it too that I can't wait to show you. Cost: $1.50 each

This baby card will bring a smile to any new mom's face.  It also features two stamp sets from the new mini: Fox and Friends and Bundle of Joy. So cute! Cost: $1.50 each

This started out as a wedding card, but it could be used for an anniversary, birthday or any occasion where "Best Wishes" are in order.  You can't tell from the picture, but it is spritzed with shimmer mist to give it a little sparkle.  Cost: $1.50 each

 This cute box and four matching note cards make a wonderful little gift.  It is very easy to assemble and features my favorite Rich Razzleberry and Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper. Cost: $6 each

I can't wait to see you there!

January Scrapbook & Card Night - BIRTHDAYS!

It's been a few months since we've met and I am excited to show you all kinds of new products Stampin' Up is offering right now.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Red Robin in Murray (just south east of Fashion Place Mall)
COST: $7 for each scrapbook layout and $1.50 for each card.  Take $5 off your project fee with a $25 purchase and take $10 off with a $50 purchase.
RSVP: By noon on Monday January 25 and let me know how many of each project you would like to make so I can have enough of everything cut and ready.

 Bring a friend.  The more the merrier! We will have door prizes that night as well!

I had a request for Birthday projects.  Everyone has a birthday (or if you've stopped celebrating them yourself, than there is always your best friend's, husband's, child's, etc) and this 12x12 layout gives you the opportunity to preserve the occasion.

Stamps: Party Hearty (IB&C); Colors: Chocolate Chip, Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White. Designer Series Paper: Sweet Pea (Occasions Mini); Accessories: Scallop Trim Border (Sale-A-Bration); Cord Buttons, Big Shot Pennant Die.

Have a child or a Build-A-Bear fan in your life.  You can choose to make either a boy card or a girl card with this fun set.  You will have the option of coloring the bear with markers or with watercolor crayons.  I don't know if you can tell from the picture, but the bears have a Shimmer Mist technique on them too -- makes it all sparkly and pretty!

Stamps: Beary Best Friends (Occasions Mini); Girl Colors:  Brocade Blue and Pretty in Pink; Boy Colors: Brocade Blue and Pumpkin Pie.  Designer Series Paper: Pawsitively Prints (Occasions Mini); Accessories: Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Brads, Shimmer Paint; Water Color Crayons, Aqua Painter.

And because I know not everyone are scrapbookers, I am throwing in an extra card at my scrapbook nights this year.  This one actually inspired the colors for the scrapbook page above.

 

Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes (IB&C), Whimsical Words (Sale-A-Bration); Colors: Taken with Teal, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip; Designer Series Paper: Sweet Pea (Occasions Mini); Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon, markers.

The beginning of the year is a great time to join the hostess club we run on Scrapbook nights too.  It's a great way to build your stash and have the opportunity to get hostess benefits.  Please let me know if you would like more details.

Also, Sale-A-Bration is happening now.  For every $50 you spend, you can pick a free item out of the Sale-A-Bration brochure!  There six exclusive Sale-A-Bration items, or you can pick from a list of regular catalog stamp sets valued $15.95 or less.  Free stamps.  What is better than that?

January Technique Class/Hostess Club - Emboss Resist

Not sure what happened to November and December, but here it is January and with just days to spare, I finally have a post up that showcases the projects for my technique class this month.  Whew!

WHAT: Technique Class/Hostess Club
WHEN: Wednesday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m. (notice this is a change in date from a previous announcement)
WHERE: My House (call for directions if you don't know where I live)
COST: $6 or free with a $25 purchase
RSVP: By noon on January 19

The technique is emboss resist, which is a pretty basic technique so I tried to jazz it up a bit with the spritzer tool on this card:

Stamp Sets: Extreme Surfing (Sale-A-Bration set), Celebrate Everything; Ink: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue and Bermuda Bay; Paper: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Night of Navy; Accessories: Embossing Powder, Spritzer, Markers, Brads
 
And then, just because, I have this little box to offer too. I saw a box like this at the Stampin' Up Leadership Conference I just returned from and just knew I needed to offer it at a class.  It's not really emboss resist, but it is embossing, and it does have a fun technique with shimmer paint I would love to show you too.

Stamp Sets: Very Vintage Wheel (Occasions Mini), Vintage Tags (Sale-A-Bration); Inks: Basic Black; Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla; Accessories: Striped Grosgrain, Oval Punch, Embossing Powder, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Two-Tags Big Shot die


And at the beginning of the year, it's a good time to join the hostess club portion of technique night too.  It is a great way to build up your supplies and have a chance to earn hostess benefits.  Please let me know if you would like more information.

Don't forget, it is also Sale-A-Bration right now - Stampin' Up's! biggest promotion of the year.  For every $50 you spend, you can pick something from the Sale-A-Bration brochure absolutely free. And the brochure not only has exclusive items it, but for the first time, it also offers regular catalog sets you can get free.

Christmas Jingle Card Class

If you need lots of Christmas Cards, this class is for you!  On Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m. we will use the Christmas Jingle Simple Scrapping Kit to make 36 cards (2 each of 18 designs) all for $35.

Included in your kit will be:

1 Christmas Jingle Simple Scrapping Kit - the paper will be precut for you.  There will also be lots of leftover paper
36 Very Vanilla Card Bases - precut and scored
1 embellishment kit with ribbon and gold cord
Extra Very Vanilla Card Stock to stamp greetings (I will have several Christmas greeting stamps available.)

If you would like to add a package of 40 Very Vanilla Envelopes, add $7.60 (includes tax and shipping and handling).  If you already have the Christmas Jingle kit and would like to use that for the class, the cost will be $10. You are also welcome to find someone to split the kit with so that you will each get 18 cards.

RSVP by noon, Monday, November 23 so I can order the kits in plenty of time for the class, to paula24@comcast.net or 801-967-3210.

A big THANK YOU to my fellow demonstrator Amy Bell for generously allowing me to use her ideas for this class.

Christmas Card Buffet

Get a jump start on your Christmas Cards and Holiday projects.  I tried to pick projects with different styles, with something that would appeal to everyone.

WHEN: Saturday, November 7 from 11-4:30

WHERE: Red Robin, 316 E. Winchester, Murray

WHAT: Make only the cards and projects you want to make and make as many of them as you would like.

RSVP: By Thursday, November 5 to paula24@comcast.net or 801-967-3210.  Let me know which cards and projects you would like to make so I can have enough ready for that day.  Some projects may be limited on supplies and will be reserved for those that RSVP first.

The cards are $1.50 each, or 10 for $12.50 (mix and match) and include an envelope.  Here are the designs:

Dasher features one of the most popular stamps in the current catalog.  The card is a "Z Fold" and says Christmas Greetings on the inside.

Olive Swirl is the perfect card for mailing because it is very flat.  This card is completely inspired by one that jentimko posted on Stampin' Addicts. Ink is sponged on using an easy reverse masking technique.









Merry Christmas Tree features a band dry embossed paper that gives it lots of rich texture. Ruby Red, Mellow Moss and Always Artichoke give this a lovely muted look too.

Talk about texture, Joyful Ornaments features flocked paper for a velvety feel.  Those ornaments are punched out (no cutting required) to make this a quick and easy card that is very elegant.

The Santa's Sleigh card features the sleighbell ribbon from the Holiday Mini catalog.  It has a vintage feel to it with the Crushed Curry, Real Red and Old Olive color scheme.

This fun Snowman card has a card-length window on the front that peeks through to the greeting below.  It also features shimmer paint on the snowmen.  Thanks to Dawn Griffith for the inspiration on this one.

Razzleberry Trimmings is not your traditional Christmas card. The Rich Razzleberry, Rose Red, Black and White offers an eye-catching color scheme that is sure to stand out from the crowd this holiday season. 

And for all of you who like to send a Photo Card, this long card fits in a business-size envelope and has a place for you to put your family picture.  The greeting says "From our House to Yours."

Here are the other projects that will also be offered:

This beautiful Snow Frame would look beautiful on your wall or mantle, even after the holidays. It measures 8x10 and "SNOW" is cut from vinyl and placed on top of the glass.  Add a photo in the top right corner for an treasured keepsake. Cost: $12

Wish everyone Joy this holiday season with this JOY Banner.  An extra elegant addition to your holiday decor. It features the flocked paper from the Holiday Mini.  Each banner will be precut for you to quickly assemble. Cost: $5

 Deck the Halls in the color of your choice.  These Sparkly Ornaments can be made in any of Stampin' Up's 54 colors (assuming I have the reinker on hand).  Please specify which color you would like when you RSVP.  These are not hard, but they are time consuming. Cost: $2 per ornament

These small Gift Tins are perfect for lots of holiday gift giving.  Fill them with with candy, gift tags or they are the perfect size for a standard gift card.  $2 each

Speaking of Gift Tags, these are just a sampling of ones you can make.  I will have lots of samples for you to copy, or you can make them your own.  Thanks to Cris for these cute tags and to Rhonda for the photo. Cost: 4 tags for $1.

And it wouldn't be my buffet if I didn't offer a Scrapbook Layout as well.  With spots for three 4x6 pictures, it will be easy to complete when you take it home. (Printed Paper panels may vary.) Cost: $6.

October Technique Class/Club - Watercolor Roses

WHEN: Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: My house (call for directions)

COST: $6 or free with a $25 purchase

RSVP: By Wednesday, October 21 at noon.

HOSTESS: Lyndsie

This month's technique is Watercolored Roses.  It is a completely different way to watercolor and it turns out so beautifully.  Here's the card:

Recipe: Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Colors: Regal Rose, So Saffron, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Shimmery White CS; Big Shot: Little Leaves Sizzlet; Punch: Modern Label; Accessories: Brads, Reinkers, Water spray bottle, Aqua Painter, White Embossing Powder.

Once you make the roses, it takes a little while for them to dry so I picked a 3D project that is a little more involved this time too.  And it really isn't a "technique" but it sure is cute and it sues the Big Shot Pillow Box die in a really fun way too.  I found the tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers.

Recipe: Colors: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White; Big Shot: Pillow Box Die; Punches: 1 inch circle, 1/2 circle, photo corner, slot; Accessories: Brads and Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon

October Scrapbook Class/Club

WHEN: Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Murray Red Robin Restaurant, (just southeast of Fashion Place Mall)

COST: $6 per Scrapbook Layout and $1.50 per card.  $7 for both or free with a $30 purchase from the catalog

RSVP: By noon on Monday, October 21 to paula24@comcast.net or 801-967-3210

SPECIAL PRIZE: Bring a completed scrapbook page from a previous class or any project you've made at home with a Stampin' Up! product and receive a free incentive stamp.

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year.  I love to celebrate all my favorite "F" words: Food, Family and Friends.  And it is a wonderful time to pause and reflect on all the things we are thankful for.  This 2-page, 12x12 scrapbook layout features lots of strips to record the things you are the most thankful for.  Add a few pictures of some of those things, and you will be all set.

Recipe: Stamps: Grateful Greetings and Autumn Splendor; Colors: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Old Olive, Really Rust, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, Dusty Durango, Ruby Red, Very Vanilla; Big Shot: Leaves #2;  Accessories: Champagne Shimmer Paint, Gold Brads.

The card we are making this month also celebrates Thanksgiving.   Perfect for saying thank you to your Thanksgiving hosts.  It features the Big Shot Movers and Shapers die to make a window in the front as well as the Falling Leaves and Bright Blessings Wheel.

Recipe: Stamps: Falling Leaves and Bright Blessings Wheel; Colors: Soft Suede, Dusty Durango and Crushed Curry,Very Vanilla; Big Shot: Movers and Shapers; Punch: Curly Label; Accessories: Gold Brads

And as if that wasn't already enough, I will have My Digital Studio available as well as a preview of some projects I have made using this exciting new product.  Want to try it out for yourself?  I'll have my laptop set up so you can starting at 6:00 p.m.