Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Cupcake Craze! Class OR Free tutorial with purchase!

Hi,

I am giving my Cupcake Craze tutorial away this month to anyone who makes a purchase from me.  See my online store: www.cdobie.stampinup.net

Cupcake Craze is also available as a class next Friday, June 21st!  Start your class anytime between 3 PM and 7 PM.  Class fee: 5 cards for $15. I will give you a to-go kit if you want to make additional cards - choose your design and let me know when you register which cards you want extra materials for.  ($2 additional per extra card)

RSVP by Wednesday, June 19th!






Thursday, June 6, 2013

Hostess Club cards!

Here are the cards we are making at my hostess clubs this month! 

Colors - So Saffron, Crisp Cantelope, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White
Stamps - Label Love, Around Array
Punches - Artisan Label, 7/8" Scallop Circle, 1/2 Circle, flower from Itty Bitty Punch Pack
Bling - Rhinestone jewels


 

Colors - Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Pear Pizzaz, Lucky Limeade
Stamps - En Francais, Hello Doily, Stippled Blossoms, Bring on the Cake

I haven't mastered photography yet.  You'll have to trust me that they are even prettier in person. :)

Interested in joining a club?  Let me know!

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

All Occasion Stamp-a-stack! (and garage sale....)

I had fun playing with some of the new and returning colors!  My pix don't do the cards justice - the colors are soft and beautiful!

Come make 12 cards (3 of each design) for only $20!  I do the cutting and prep work -- you do the stamping, embossing and assembly and lickety-split you have 12 cards done in a flash!  Cards feature one birthday and two "all-occasion" designs.

Date - Friday, June 14th or Saturday, June 15th
Choose your day and start time:
Friday - 3:00 or 7:00 PM*
Saturday - 2:00 or 7:00 PM*


* Start times are flexible.  I know how important it is to have flexibility with our schedules.  I have no problem if you need to adjust your start time - just let me know!

My garage sale is running at the same time as the stamp-a-stack, so come play, come shop and come have a relaxing, good time!

Did you notice that I got this post out "early" or at least earlier?  LOL.



Class fee: $20

Materials to bring:  adhesive.

Kindly RSVP by Thursday, June 13th and let me know what your preferred start time is!


Who knew it would turn into this?

Hi friends!

When I signed up as a demonstrator a little less than 6 years ago, I was looking to get a discount on supplies for this new craft that intrigued me and, oh yes, to get out of the house and socialize a bit.   I didn't know how to stamp, didn't have a background in art, didn't know much about the company, but EVERYTHING WAS COLOR COORDINATED and I NEEDED to get my hands on these products!  I didn't want to pay full price.  So, I jumped in feet first and my journey has been amazing!

The doors to my house have been blessed with the most amazing women coming and going for years.  I have friends and acquaintances locally and across the country who have made my life richer for knowing them.  How cool is it that I surrounded by women who can talk incessantly about stamps, ink, paper, punches, framelits, catalogs, layouts, fancy folds and color combos for hours on end?  These women have shared with me more than their passion for creating.  They have shared pieces of their lives with me as they and their family members went through challenges big and small.  We've bonded over scraps of paper, tea, water and snacks, which my team members and hostesses graciously share with Tom and Sarah.  We've laughed at Cleo racing around the house with glee as she greeted her friends and hoped she didn't get TOO excited (you know what I'm talking about ladies).


Last week I hit a personal goal and milestone with my Stampin' Up! business.... I met my goal of $100,000 in career sales.  Somewhere along the way, my discount turned into a business that I run during my non-work, non-wife, non-mother hours.  I've been blessed that I have been able to attend seven Stampin' Up! events in Hamilton (Ontario, Canada), Phoenix, Nashville, Orlando and three events in Salt Lake City, paid in full with my business earnings, where I've exchanged approximately 1100 swaps and met even more amazing ladies. This summer I am fortunate enough to be returning to Salt Lake for my eighth event with five of my friends!  I am so JAZZED to be going!  I've also been able to furnish and stock my craft room with gobs of Stampin' Up! COLOR COORDINATED products and purchase some 'extras' for the family.

I signed up for the discount and a social life.... who knew it would turn into this?
  

To the women who have shared my journey and have blessed my life, THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!