Returned from San Antonio 01/23/2012
I just got back from Stampin'Up! Leadership and regional meeting in San Antonio. I am excited and filled with so many great ideas, projects to try and things to share with you. Where do I start? If you are inspired to create what you see on my blog, please call me. I would love to help you make anything you want. If you are on my team or a demonstrator, check out the page I'll be posting pictures here regularly, so stop back often to see what is new. For my favorite SWAP from Leadership, drum roll please......let me know what you think.  SUPPLY LIST from Occasions Mini - all new products for Jan to April 2012 Take it to Heart stamp set (wood mount #125520, clear mount #125522) Framelit Dies Heart Collection (#125599) Edgelit Dies Adorning Accents (#125595) 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon in Blushing Bride (#125570) Twitterpated Designer Series Paper (#125406) SUPPLY LIST from 2011-12 Idea Book and Catalog Occasions Alphabet (#117090 wood, #123598 clear) Blushing Bride cardstock (#119796) and ink (#119786) Baja Breeze cardstock (#105120) and ink (#111833) Basic Grey cardstock (#121044) and ink (#109120) Jewels Basic Rhinestones (#119246) Punches: Scalloped oval #(119856) and Large Oval (#119855) Stamping Sponges (#101610) Add Comment Treats for Halloween! 10/31/2011
 These adorable and healthy treats are boxes of raisins wrapped with Night & Day Designer Series Paper, adhered with sticky strip and decorated with Spooky Nights Rub-Ons. A quick and easy way to make Halloween treats. You can get the paper and rub-ons on the clearance rack at www.GratefulStampers.StampinUp.net (shop now).  Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper #116768 Sale Price: $4.79 Catalog Price: $11.95 Colors and coordinating products may be retired. Who would have thought that Halloween and sophistication could go together? We did, and that’s why we designed our Night & Day Specialty Designer Series paper. Black and white are Halloween classics, and our brocade and geometric designs are seasonal without being macabre. This paper will look terrific on any Halloween project—party invitations, cards, and scrapbook pages. And you can use the printed window sheets to add a dash of the unexpected. ■ 12" x 12" text-weight paper ■ 10 sheets of paper per package, 2 each of 5 double-sided designs ■ 2 printed window sheets per package ■ Coordinates with Basic Black and Whisper White  Spooky Night Rub-Ons #120989 Regular Price: $7.95 On Sale for $3.19 These frightfully fun Rub-Ons have a uniquely metallic finish that will add the right touch of dazzle and intrigue to all your Halloween projects. Multiple images including greetings and borders provide wonderfully woeful options for so many tricks and treats. ■ Metallic finish to complement your Halloween projects ■ 4 sheets: 2 sheets each of 2 designs ■ 6” x 6” ■ Pink text appears white on actual product ■ Coordinates with Basic Black, Silver, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White Happy Halloween! Eyeballs for lunch? 10/31/2011
These delicious Halloween treats were snacks for the hand bell choir today for Halloween.  RECIPE: Edible Eyes for Halloween 2 Tbsp.Smoked Paprika & Garlic Dip Mix (Tastefully Simple) or your favorite dip mix 8 oz. softened cream chee 8 small stuffed green olives, cut in half Combine first 2 ingredients; chill 2 hours. 24 Ritz Crackers Roll cream cheese mixture into 1-inch balls; press half an olive into each ball to make eyes. Place cream cheese ball onto ritz. Chill until served. Makes 24 eyes. Leave off Ritz crackers a Gluten-Free treat or use GF crackers. You can also use the Spinach and Herb Dip Mix or Garlic Garlic for this recipe in place of the Smoked Paprika & Garlic Dip Mix!!! If you want to order the dip mix you can order it from my friend Melissa at http://www.tastefullysimple.com/web/mschutz-gonzalez. Only 3 days left to get a FREE Big Shot 10/28/2011
If you've been looking for an opportunity to do what you love, while getting a 20 discount on your favorite products, now is the perfect time! During October, you'll get a FREE Big Shot (or $100 in free product) when you join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator.* Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin' Up!'s exclusive dies** to create uniquely beautiful projects in a flash. In addition, the new-demonstrator Starter Kit--a steal at just $175--contains over $345 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies-everything you need to start your new business. There are so many benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, including:
essentials you'll need to get started in your new business. You can choose between the standard Starter Kit and the Digital+ Starter Kit. Both Starter Kits are customizable allowing you to choose products that you want to run your business your way. The standard Starter Kit includes
The Digital+ Starter Kit includes My Digital Studio digital designing software
November Events 10/25/2011
Are you creative? Would you like to be? Come to an event in November, see Upcoming Classes & Events tab above for all the details. You'll have FUN and Be Creative!    Stampin'Up! has a challenge to book 10,000 workshop parties that will be held between October 15 and November 30th! Would you help me meet this goal? You'll get your choice of pearls or rhinestones for your effort. Contact me by phone 877-410-6575 toll-free or email gratefulstamper@aol.com. Let me know the best day and time for you! You'll have FUN being creative and so will your friends. Get a Big Shot for FREE! Only in October. 10/10/2011
Shelly Gardner, founder and CEO of Stampin'Up! has a message for you...watch her short video below!  Are you looking for an adorable, gluten-free cookie for the holidays? Use Bob's Red mill gluten-free shortbread cookie mix. Follow package directions. cut out with 2" circle cutter then use the BRAND NEW Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps (# 125152 ) from Stampin'Up! If you do not need gluten-free, use the recipes that come with the cookie stamps. Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamps (# 125152 ) comes with three stamp images, a snow flake, a heart and pumpkin face (see cookie above for this design).   Fun First Friday!! Oct 7 2011 10/06/2011
Hello! Are you enjoying the beautiful fall weather in Arkansas? I'm loving the cool nights and warm sunny days. Great time to get outside for a walk and to come inside and get creative. If you love fall colors - come to Fun First Friday class tomorrow night from 5:30-7:30 pm at Hobby Lobby, Markham & Bowman, Little Rock. You will have FUN making a Fall card and Halloween treat box. See the pictures below. PLEASE call to let me know you are coming, so I can have a packet ready for you!!   Do you think you are not creative? 09/01/2011
Come to Hobby Lobby tomorrow night, so you can feel the sense of accomplishment you get from creating something with your own hands! It is just amazing how good that feels. The stress of the week dissolves as you have FUN and relax. See Upcoming Classes & Events tab for more details and to sign-up! | 
       ArchivesJanuary 2012 CategoriesAll  Ellen BarnerAs an Independent Stampin'Up! demonstrator for over 6 years, I LOVE what I do - sharing and teaching people to make beautiful handmade greeting cards, gift items, invitations, digital scrapbooks and more. Even if you think you are not creative - you can be. Come to a class - I'll prove it to you! Hobbyist or business builders are welcome to join my team. Love what you do...Share what you LOVE! Get paid to do what you love! |
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