Convention - Recognition and meeting Ronald McDonald

Thanks to my wonderful customers, my inspiring team members, and a lot of hard work, I earned recognition in two areas this year at convention - Leadership (based on team member promotions) and Sales (for reaching $100,000 in career sales).  Recognition came in several forms -- I received a free stamp set (always good), I marched on stage and I got to hang out in the Recognition Room where these pix where taken.  I really didn't hang there, as I wanted to be out where the action was, but I did bop in a few times for a diet code and some chocolate.  :)

The message on this board is hard to read.  It says "Thank you to my AMAZING customers and team members!  You changed my life and I LOVE you! Carolyn".   This is so true.  Prior to Stampin' Up! I was lonely and had a limited social life.  Now my life is blessed with the company of good friends and loaded with creative juice!

 This one says "I just wanted a discount.  Who knew it would turn into this???  100k - never even dreamed it".  So true!  I just wanted something fun in my life to do.  I figured if I had a workshop or two a quarter that I could make my minimums.  Also true, but since this company lets you run things the way you want to, I've done a bit more than that and LOVE every second!

The banners in the background say "Be the Difference".  Stampin' Up! as a company is dedicated to changing lives through showing people they can be more creative than they thought as well as through charitable efforts.  Nuturing women and showing them they can do things they didn't think they could - creatively and personally - is my personal mission.

This year, Sheri Stanton, Jessica Suhr and I are hosting the 2nd Annual Mc Crop, a fundraiser for our local Ronald McDonald house, on Saturday, October 5th.  Save the date!  The Ronald McDonald House is Stampin' Up!'s corporate charity and Ronald spoke to us at convention and made us all cry.  Afterward, we were able to pose with him for pictures.

Over the next few weeks I'll share more of convention.  It was a blast, inspiring, made me cry, gave me MORE energy and was a great time with great friends -- new and old.

5 minutes convention highlight video!

Check it out!

The GREAT SNAIL STOCK UP SALE is HERE!

Hi,

You've asked and I've listened... announcing the GREAT SNAIL STOCK UP SALE!   If you haven't used it, our SNAIL (Simple, Neat, Affordable, Inexpensive, Long-lasting) adhesive is the perfect adhesive for your paper crafting needs. 

Here's how it works....

- Let me know how many SNAIL REFILLS you would like to order.

- When I have 65 refills to order, I will place a bulk Workshop order for all of the SNAIL. 

- I am giving you a 20% discount on the SNAIL, plus I am using the Hostess dollars on the workshop to purchase additional SNAIL AND I am passing this savings on to you!

So, when I have a total of 65 SNAIL refills to order, your cost will be $3.88 per refill INCLUDING tax!!!  (If you pick up your order, shipping is INCLUDED.  Shipping is a minimum of $6.95 if you need the order mailed directly to you.  Contact me for more information.)

If you would like to participate in this offer, please email me at dobie.doodles@gmail.com the number of refills you would like by this Friday, July 26th. 

Thanks!

Flower Shop home decor!

Hi,

Here's what my friend Judy did with the flowers we made together!

Here's my version

Buy 3 Get 1 Free!

Offer Dates: July 1-31, 2013

Offer Details: Buy three packs of select Designer Series Paper and get one for free!

The Fine Print:

• These items don't qualify for the offer:
  • Designer Series Paper Stacks
  • Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • Designer Series Paper from the holiday catalog preorder
  • Designer Series Paper ordered through hostess benefits
• Orders may be placed on any type of order (demonstrator or online).
• No limits. Order six? You'll get two for free. Nine? You'll get three for free!
• Check out our Designer Series Papers in the annual catalog pages 151, 153, and 154.

Mixed Media Play Class!

Inspired by Convention last year I took a go at trying Mixed Media, or at least, my beginner level version of it.  Several people asked me to feature this project as a class!  So, here it is!

Monday, July 29th at 6:30 - Mixed Media Play!
Kindly RSVP by Thursday, July 25th.

Class fee: $15 includes all materials!

Epic Day Birthday Stamp-a-stack! Saturday, August 3rd

Reminder --- Stamp-a-stack is on Saturday!  Kindly RSVP by August 1st!

Aug 3  2:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Eastern )

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 "birthday" designs using the Epic Day This and That Designer Paper.  The colors in this paper are soft, soothing and beautiful.  (Once again, my pix don't do the color or cards justice.)

Choose your start time: Any time between 2:00 and 7:00 PM

Class fee: $20

Materials to bring:  adhesive.

Kindly RSVP by August, 1st and let me know what your preferred start time is! 

Flower Shop Decorative Vase Class -- Friday July 26th -- Open House format!

One of my customers was inspired by the vase on p. 95 of the Stampin' Up! catalog and asked me to figure out how to make this vase!

Using the Flower Shop stamp set and Blossom Punch, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush and Crushed Curry card stock and ink, I whipped this beauty together yesterday.  The ribbon is the our 7/16" Trim ribbon.  It has a natural, earthy feel and is a dream to tie into a crisp bow!

I decided not to add a decorative tag to the vase because I liked the simplicity with the sand and natural ribbon.  What do you think?

Materials
Flower Shop and Stamp Set, Blossom Punch Bundle
Clear Block C
7/16" Trim
Whisper White Card Stock
Crushed Curry Card Stock
Coastal Cabana Card Stock
Crushed Curry Classic Ink
Coastal Cabana Classic Ink
Strawberry Slush Classic Ink
Dimensionals
Punch Pack

Try it on your own or attend my class on Friday, July 26th.  Open house format -- start any time between 3 PM and 7 PM.

Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, July 24th.

Class fee: $22 includes all materials!

Purchase any of the materials used in this project from my online store, www.cdobie.stampinup.net, by July 31st and receive my Cupcake Craze Class tutorial emailed to you for free!

Summer Stamp-a-stack! This Friday - Open house format!

STAMP-A-STACK!July 12  3:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Eastern )

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 "birthday" and "all-occasion" designs!

Choose your start time: Any time between 3:00 and 7:00 PM

Class fee: $20

Materials to bring:  adhesive.

Kindly RSVP by Thursday, July 11th and let me know what your preferred start time is! 

June 2013 Paper Pumpkin Kit!

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!

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!

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!

Birthday Stamp-a-stack this Friday 3:00 or 7:00!

HI there,

Sarah got pneumonia so I moved last week's class to this week!

For Friday's Stamp-a-stack I have three birthday cards!  Come make 4 of each design -- 12 cards for $20!

RSVP by tomorrow night!

Scrappy Wall Hanging Class - RSVP by Friday or order a kit TO GO

Sorry for the short notice, I'm still running behind from when I hurt my back.  I seemed to have lost a month of my life to the couch.  I was officially cleared by my physical therapist to return to the gym this week!  WOOHOO!  I have a group of ladies that I work out with on Wednesday nights.  Our trainer refers to us as CREW, because we are all hard-core (from an enthusiasm standpoint at least). :)  We laugh and tease each other to work harder... can't wait!

Scrappy Wall Hanging Class

This Scrappy Wall Hanging features a decorative panel with an inspiring saying, a panel with a tear-off calendar and a panel with post-it notes.  This project makes a great Mother's Day gift!  Class includes a full pack of Tea for Two Designer Series Paper ($10.95) and the Artisan Embellishments Kit ($9.95) from the Spring Catalog.

Thursday, May 9th - 7 PM, OR, 

Friday May 10th - 3 PM-ish (yes, you can come a later if you need to - no worries)

Class Fee:  $25 - includes $24.83 in Stampin' Up! product, $6 in chipboard and a FREE tear-off calendar!

BECAUSE I AM RUNNING BEHIND.... if you want to attend the class (in person), you need to RSVP by THIS FRIDAY at 3:00.  (Sorry!)

If you would like a TO-GO Kit, you have until May 30th to let me know!

Yes, the brown smudge on Tom's shirt is Early Espresso ink!  That's how you know it was home-made!  LOL. :)  And yes, it was a coincidence that my old sweatshirt matches the paper.  Honest!

Tea Party Artisan Class -- this teapot is amazing!

Join me for a tea party!  Come sip a variety of teas and make this adorable teapot!  When the lid comes off, the teapot opens to a BIG surprise!

This project is an advanced project and involves hand-cutting several pieces. This class is used with permission and was adapted based on the design and tutorial by Tanya Bell.

Class: Friday, May 3rd 3:00 or 7:00 PM
Class fee: $15

This class includes all material, a copy of the written tutorial, and some of the pieces pre-cut for you!  Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, May 1st.

Spring Artisan Class - Friday, April 26th

With Spring (eventually) coming, we in upstate New York start dreaming of warm, sunny days and beautiful flowers.  This Artisan class brings a touch of spring for those of us yearning for nicer weather.
 
 Come make a beautiful frame and coordinating card!  The top of the card pulls out to show your greeting!  This card requires NO hand-cutting as our new Secret Garden framelits cut the flowers with a quick roll through the Big Shot!
 
Friday, April 26th - 3:00 or 7:00 PM
Kindly RSVP by Wednesday, April 24th
Class Fee: $12, includes all materials except adhesive AND includes a blender pen!

Spring Stamp-a-stack - next Friday/Saturday!

Apr 19  or Apr 20

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 "all-occasion" designs.

Choose your day and start time: 
Friday - 3:00 or 7:00 PM
Saturday - 2:00 or 7:00 PM

Class fee: $20

Materials to bring:  adhesive.

Kindly RSVP by Thursday, April 18th and let me know what your preferred start time is!

 RSVP now!

Dobie refresh....

You may have noticed that I've had a few weeks without classes.... I've been working on some extra special 3D classes, then I hurt my back and was down-and-out for about 7 days, but now I'm back!  I will have class info out to you in the next week!

FREE shipping until EOD Monday -- news on retiring product!

Hi all,

First of all, FREE shipping is on NOW through end of day Monday!  There is NO minimum order needed to get FREE shipping!  It's a great time to check out the Clearance rack in my online store!  Place an online order and have it shipped right to your door -- easy-peasy!

Please note - with the retiring colors below, the reinkers WILL sell out first so please order any that you may need soon!

We just got word that the following products are retiring

- Watercolor pencils

- Watercolor wonder crayons

We just found out that they are doing a color refresh and are retiring the following colors

- regal rose

- pretty in pink

- bashful blue

- certainly celery

- baja breeze

- ridinghood red

- bravo burgundy

- not quite navy

- more mustard

- river rock

The following colors are past in colors are will be added to our base color families

- Bermuda Bay

- Calypso Coral

- Wisteria Wonder

- Pear Pizzaz  (wooohoooo!)

- Soft Sky

- Pool Party

- Blushing Bride

- Crushed Curry

- Island Indigo

One NEW color is being added

- Smoky Slate (it's a light grey)

Many Marvelous Markers DEAL!!!

Hi there,

Have you been drooling over the BIG box of Stampin' Write Markers, but didn't want to spend the full amount in one shot?

Here's a deal for you!

1.  Sign up for my Many Marvelous Markers Sale-a-bration special!

2.  I will order the Many Marvelous Markers set and I will make the full payment on your behalf!3.  You will have three months (March, April, May) to make three payments of $43.16.

5.  Each month with your payment you will receive 1/3 of the box of markers. 

6.  You will receive one FREE Sale-a-bration item with your first payment and one FREE Sale-a-bration item with your last payment!

This offer is only good through me and is only available for one week -- Offer ends on Tuesday, March 19th!

Occasions Stamp-a-stack! This weekend!

Stamp-a-stack!

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 "thank you", "birthday" and "sympathy" designs.

Choose your date and start time:

March 8th  - 3:00 PM or 7:00 PM, OR, 

March 9th - 2:00 PM or 7:00 PM

Class fee: $20

Materials to bring:  adhesive.

Kindly RSVP by Thursday, March 7th and let me know what your preferred start time is!

Easter Artisan Class!

Easter Artisan Class FEB 23 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Eastern )
Come make 5 Easter Artisan Cards/projects! These projects are a step-up and are a bit more involved, but are not hard! Class fee: $20. 
Materials to bring: adhesive, scissors and the following markers (if you have them, So Saffron, Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Basic Black)
Choose your start time: 2:00 PM or 7:00 PM
Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, February 19th.

I've had such a good time playing in my stamp room with a pretty, these spring-like colors:  So Saffron, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade, a whole bunch of punches, a few framelits, the Everybunny stamp set, and the Stippled Blossoms stamp set!

Want to give these cards a try? RSVP now!

Live too far away and want to kit to go? Email at dobie.doodles@gmail.com and give me your name and phone number!  I'll call you to see what materials you already have and send you the rest of the materials to make all five cards!


Punch art chick!

 A fun technique to show you...

Another fun fold!

 Elegant using two-step stamping using the stamp-a-ma-jig... (or "majigging" as the concept artists at Stampin' Up! call it)

A punch-art wonder based on a card CASED from Jackie Topa.

Holy, kamoly - promotions, promotions, promotions!

Hi my stamping friends!

There are SO many promotions and great deals right now that I want to get them out to you so you don't miss out!  I am ordering Sunday night.  Please email or call me by 5 PM if you need anything or have any questions! :)  You can ALWAYS order right from my online store.  (If your wishlist is big enough, you can get hostess credit with an online order without having a workshop.)

Here are the promotions that are on right now....

- Sale-a-bration - get something FREE for every $50 you spend!

- Single Stamp Sets - cute, inexpensive stamps sold individually!

    Assortment 3 - available until March 31st

    Assortment 4 - available until March 31st

- Sent with LOVE stamp set, bundle or digital kit - available until April 30th - This would be fun for stamping on envelopes too!

- Dude, you're welcome - a new MAN stamp set designed by men for men so they can make cards for the women in their life - See the hilarious video here!

- With Stampin' Up! celebrating 25 years, we have a surprise in store for you....

    - EVERY MONTH for 2013, Stampin' Up! will release a special stamp set bringing back some of the all-time favorite images from the last 25 years and combining them into special edition 12 sets!

    - These sets are only $14.95! (clear-mount only)

    - For every 6 you buy, you get a FREE stamp set of your choice valued up to $14.95!!!!  Collect the stickers on the special edition stamp sets on the Collector's Card and send it in!

    - These sets will be available until April 2014!

    - January Special Edition Set - Best of Birthdays - $14.95

    - February Special Edition Set - Best of Love - $14.95

Do you know someone who has the urge to create but...

- has no time?

- doesn't want to buy a lot of stuff?

- has a limited budget?

check out www.mypaperpumpkin.com!  (30 minutes, under $20, perfect for beginners)

Interested in trying digital scrap booking, card-making, calendar-making software for a FREE 30-day trial?  Check this out...

All-Occasion Stamp-a-stack - this Friday and Saturday!

Stamp-a-stack!

Choose your date and time:

Feb 08 - 3:00 PM or 7:00 PM OR

Feb 09 - 2:00 PM or 7:00 PM

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 "thank you", "birthday" and "all/any occassion" designs.

Class fee: $20

Materials to bring:  adhesive.

Kindly RSVP by Thursday, February 7th and let me know what your preferred start time is!


The first card features Features stamp set - You're Amazing and the Apothecary Accents Framelits.

The 2nd card features the Secret Garden Stamp set.

The third card features the Stamp Set Serene Silhouettes, the Windows Framelits and the Fan Embossing Folder.  The greeting is from the Made for You Stamp Set.