July weSTAMP Meeting

weMET, weSTAMPed, weATE, weHADFUN! I LOVE weSTAMP! Here are some photos from our gathering this week. Four from our weSTAMP group went to convention, so most of our meeting was spent sharing all the things we learned, plus all our goodies!

Leah started us off with a darling make and take, featuring the new Level 2 Hostess Stamp Set, Apple Blossoms. THANKS LEAH! Everything is NEW on this card! Don't you just love the new In-Colors?

Here's a photo of our group. Do you notice anyone missing? (Besides sweet Rachele and Leah, whose heads got cut off in the photo!) Our other fearless leader, Nancy Riley, could not make it this time. Her daughter, Allie, was in a terrible accident, which was life threatening! You can read the details on Nancy's blog HERE. Please continue to pray for Allie's complete recovery. Allie is home now and Nurse Nancy is tending to her.

Here's a photo of Allie Riley, isn't she BEAUTIFUL? God bless her!

We had a unique swap theme this month! This month we were to CASE (Copy And Share Everything) a card from the catalog, but change at least two things on it. Here is what these amazing gals came up with!

Rachele's swap, cased from the card on page 155

Linda R's swap, cased from the card on page 69

Pam's swap, cased from the card on page 12

Linda B's swap, cased from the card on page 127

Leah's swap, cased from the card on page 19

Patti's card, cased from the card on page 72

Barbara's card, cased from the card on page 69

Peggy's card, cased from the card on page 214

Lorri's swap, cased from the card on page 44

Here is the adorable doorprize that was made by Patti, and won by Linda B. LUCKY HER! Do you recognize this pattern? You can own it by going to the infamous Becky Robert's blog, which is HERE.

EXTRA EXTRA!

Stampin' Up has announced another AWESOME PROMOTION! Starting today, through Aug. 31st, anyone who hosts a $350 workshop will get an ADDITIONALS $25 in hostess benefits! That is IN ADDITION to what she is already earning! Note: Online orders do not qualify for this incentive.) Click HERE to read more details on this incredible offer!

The holidays are approaching FAST! I'd love to do a workshop for you (your home or mine!) showcasing our beautiful fall and Christmas lines! Please contact me and we can set up a date for you and your friends/family!

CONVENTION 2010

How do I sum up 4 incredible days of stamping fun? This was my 4th Stampin' Up! Convention, and also one of the most fun conventions there ever was!

Here are some photos that will attempt to capture the moments.

One of the BIGGEST highlights of the whole weekend was when my roomie, Linda and I won VIP BACKSTAGE PASSES during one of the sessions. SCORE!

Here we are with Dale and Shelly.

The night we arrived, Stampin' Up threw a "Flower Power" party for all the demonstrators. Here we are trying to be "groovy". (Sure wish I would have hung onto my Go-Go boots! LOL) This is my upline/downline/sideline group who went together, plus our new friend Laura!

Another highlight of the weekend was seeing my friends, Kim Sinclair and Becky Roberts. We kept bumping into each other all weekend, and then to top it off, our rooms were RIGHT ACROSS the hall from each other!! How convenient was that?? (BTW, Kim and Becky are MORNING GIRLS!! I'm so bummed we missed breakfast with them because we were STILL SLEEPING!!! RAIN CHECK PLEASE!)

I am in a group called "Control Freaks". One of the afternoons we had lunch together and swapped cards and ideas.This group is about the most amazing group I know and I am BLESSED to be a part of it!

Do YOU want to join our group and attend convention next year? All you have to do is email me and I can help you get started!! The starter kit is only $175 (valued at over $310!) and you can hand-pick most of the items in the kit!

If you were a past demonstrator, the sign up is only $35!!! However, this promotion ends July 31st. (We have to send it snail mail, so HURRY, time is running out!) Contact me NOW while we still have time!

Here are some more random shots from the convention in the video below.

Check it out!

Another 3-D Item

Here is another "giftable" that I made for downline/sidelines/friends! You have seen this tool box before on this post HERE. You can even purchase this tutorial for the BOX ONLY on my sidebar. The items in the tool box are SUPER TINY, like Barbie size!

Girlie Swap

Here's a "giftable" I made for some friends and my downline/sidelines. It is a compact made out of cardstock with a round "post it note pad" inside, and with a lipstick pen tied ontop.

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: All Holidays, Every Little Bit

Paper: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories: Coluzzle, Round Tab Punch, Ornament Punch, Round Post it Notes (from Dollar Tree), Silver Metallic Paper, 5/8" Basic Black Satin Ribbon, BLING Pen, Polka Dot Embossing Folder

Got Treats?

Here is another general swap, using the milk carton die. The milk cartons have mini oreo cookies inside to go with the "theme" of the 3-D item.

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Got Treats?
Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Vellum Cardstock
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: 1/2" Circle Punch, Milk Carton Big Shot Die, Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plates, Mini Library Clips, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Small Cellophane Bags, Oreos, Straws

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's off to CONVENTION I GO!

Hi stamping friends!

By the time this posts, I should be in Salt Lake City, UT for CONVENTION 2010! I missed last year because my son started Kindergarten during convention, so it was a no-brainer that I stay home for that EVENT! I am so excited to meet with my stamping buddies this year!

Here is one of the cards I did for the general swap. Stay tuned for more convention swaps!

Recipe:

Stamp Sets: Elements of Style, Welcome Christmas

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Ornament Punch, Manhatten Flower Embossing Die, Dimensinals, 1/8" Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Because I Care

One of the cards we made in my stamp class this month was a CASE of Jen Sannes card (can be found HERE.) I love the simplicity of her card. I just changed the saying and added the butterfly. It's hard to see, but the butterfly's wings are pulled back so they are 3-D. This is a fast and simple card if you have to mass produce!

Recipe:
Stamp Set: Because I Care, On Your Birthday
Paper: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake
Accessories: 1 3/4 Circle Punch, Twine, Dimensionals,
Butterfly Embosslit

RAK

Look at the darling card I got from Miss Nancy Riley! This card is SO CUTE and I LOVE the fold she used on it! It is so cute sitting here by my computer.....just wanted to share! In case you haven't seen Nancy's blog before, check out iSTAMP! (Be prepared, you'll spend A LOT of time there!)

NEW PICNIC TABLE TUTORIAL!

There's still plenty of summer left to enjoy another fun project! This tutorial features a picnic table that holds holds 4 hamburger cards in the center.

This tutorial includes easy to read instructions, photos, dimensions, and patterns so you can recreate the picnic table and cards as shown in photos.

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

NEW CATTY IS HERE!

The NEW 2010-2011 CATTY IS HERE!!

Please click on the photo of the catalog below to view it online. You are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

If you were a former Stampin' Up! demonstrator, and would like to rejoin, I'd LOVE to have you on my team! During July, you can rejoin Stampin' Up for ONLY $35!!

The Rejoin Starter Kit Contains:

•2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
•2010 Summer Mini Catalog (8)
•Guest invitation postcards (100)
•Customer order forms (50)
•2010-2011 Definitely Decorative catalog (1)
•Celebrando Creatividad (1)
•Two months free Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) subscription

You automatically become a weSTAMPER (see this post which shows the FUN we had at one of our recent meetings). Even if you are out of town, you will be included in our meetings. You will have access to our private website, where you can interact with us locals, AND get great ideas. There are FREE downloadable tutorials of some of the patterns that I have designed. Also, you can swap with us monthly. There are many benefits to being a weSTAMPER!

Don't delay on this offer! The paperwork has to be sent via regular postal mail, so we need some time to get this done. Please email me if you are interested and I will inform you on what is next! Please email me at LorriHeiling@gmail.com