Hi, everyone, this is Sara, taking liberty with my mom's blog.
I just wanted you to know that yesterday my mom was involved in a riding accident in southern Utah; the horse she was riding stumbled. She was taken to the Kanab hospital where X-rays were taken, and she was diagnosed with a fractured wrist, pelvis, and collarbone. She flew by plane to Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where she will likely be for a few days.
Obviously, she is in a great deal of pain but wants you all to know she is fine and is grateful it wasn't worse. Thank you for your concern, well wishes, and prayers! I suspect she'll blog herself as soon a she feels up to it. . . .
Yesterday, I received a package that I hadn't been expecting. What could it be?
So I opened it and found this: Pretty!
And inside was all the stuff I need for my upcoming Founder's Circle trip!
Yeah!!! I can't believe it is almost time to go on this wonderful experience! I sure am lucky to be associated with such a wonderful company.
It's not quite September yet, but I am thrill to share two September specials with you!
First, It's a Butterfly Bundle! When you buy the Papillon Potpourri stamp set and the matching Bitty Butterfly punch, you will save 15%!
Select the Clear Mount stamps (135311) for $26.27 or the Wood Mount stamps (135312) for $29.67. This special is good until the end of September. Tip: You will probably want to get the Elegant Butterfly punch (127526), too!
And second, Stampin' Up! released the September Best of Stamp Set - Best of Autumn (134390). I remember that bucket of apples - one of my favorite stamps at the time. Remember, these Best of 25 Year stamp sets are available through March of next year, and when you purchase 6, you can select a free stamp set (up to $14.95) from the catalog! See all the Best of stamp sets on my Specials page.
Yes, I know that it is still August and it looks like we still have some 100+ degree days, but I am looking forward to the holidays, and will be partnering with my friend, Kim Rairdan, at Alamo Craft Company this coming Saturday, for a fun Jolly-days celebration of crafting! Kim and I will each have 4 projects (8 projects all-together) ready for you to come and make, buffet-style - you pick what you want to make and how many and pay as you go. Projects will vary by holiday (Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas), by type (card, gift, etc), and price (between $3 and $5 each). There is no reserve seating, but come early to be able to pick the projects you want. If possible, call Alamo Crafts at (210) 509-6007 to tell them you're coming (just so we have an idea of how many people to expect).
Here are the projects I am working on. The Halloween treat bag will be full of Candy Corn and I am trying to find some candy canes for the stocking (which would make a super gift card holder, ornament, or package topper). I haven't seen Kim's projects yet, but I bet they are fantastic!!
I hope to see you Saturday!
Sign up Now for Spooky Banner Class!
What's more fun than a pack of trick-or-treaters? Getting together with your friends and making this adorable banner, that's what! This banner is plenty big enough to decorate your hallway or window and small enough so that you can pack it away for next year. And it is so much fun to make!! And did I say that it is not hard? This is a perfect project for a crafter of ANY level!!
The cost is only $25 and you don't have to bring any supplies - I will provide everything you need. There are 3 seating options, and I think I will limit this class to 6 people per session so that we all get our time at the glue glue station. So that I can order the supplies needed, you MUST sign up by Wednesday, August 28th!
Why I Love Stampin' Up!
Everyone that works for Stampin' Up! seems to be really happy. I like that. It's too bad that so many people don't like their jobs, don't you think?
Every once in a while, I get a fun surprise when I open a box from Stampin' Up! I got one today: a 3x3 card signed on the back by the person that packed my order. How cool is that?
We swap at our monthly team meetings and this month, we had several amazing Halloween cards that I wanted to share with you!
From Alicia - she combined Silver Encore ink with the Chevron embossing folder. And I love the bedazzled spider, too!
From Bobbie - I love this boot set and I always forget to use the witch's shoe at Halloween. I really must get it out and use it!
And Shari used a fun technique on her card - a great way to use leftover Designer Paper!
If you are starting to think about Halloween cards, be sure to place your order in time to get your supplies! And, of course, when you are at my online store, don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack for great bargains!
I was already planning to write something today about why I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator. My team meeting was last night and I love getting together with my best friends - my teammates and sharing together in how we can make a difference by what we do.
Wow! It is made with our new banner kit and think I'm about the luckiest girl there is! They even made sure to use the color, Crushed Curry, in the design because that is what my walls are painted (see this post).
So, this is really one of the reasons I love being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator - these women mean the world to me, they are my best friends, my confidants, my world. Were it not for Stampin' Up!, I wouldn't even know them and that would be really sad. To my team: Thank you so much! I love you!
I received a phone call yesterday from a customer that was working on a project and she needed a 5/8" punch. She knew that Stampin' Up! didn't carry one, but was it possible that I had one in my private supplies. I didn't but then I wondered if maybe the new Circle framelits had a circle that small. I went out to the studio and checked mine and yes! The smallest circle is about 5/8"!! I was just puttering today, working down my to-do list, so I invited her over to cut her circles.
She was so happy to solve her problem, and I was happy to help out! Would the big-box stores do that for a customer? I think not!
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Stampin' Up! has released a new batch of Single Stamps just in time for the holidays!
Use our improved Note Cards & Envelopes (131527) and fun Muslin Bags (132180) to make several great gifts!
Check out all the new Single Stamps on my Specials Page.
You can order these products and lots more at my online Stampin' Up! store!
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