Simply Sunday: Sneak Peek Butterflies!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

My apologies for the “patchy” posts … Today I’m giving you a sneak peek into the Occasions catalog that we saw at our Stampin’ Up! OnStage event in Orlando!!

I’m hoping to be back to my normal posting as I am on my way to Marshfield (3-1/2 hr drive) to get my camera back!! Won’t let that out of my site again … lol, I’ve got to much to share with you yet.

Let’s start with the “Beautiful Abounds” stamp set and coordinating dies …

For those of you who cannot resist butterflies, you will fall in love with the delicate dies and the beautiful coordinating stamp set … so elegant.

Here is a sweet and simple card that they showed us during her demonstration …

Those cute little wooden butterfly elements will be found in the upcoming Sale-a-bration Catalog … oh yes, you can get these for FREE!

I am so impressed with all the wonderful items in the Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs … I can’t wait to send them to you!!  Make sure you are on my mailing list. If you’ve purchased from me in the past, you are on my list.

If you are in need of a demonstrator, I’d be honored to help you and send you both the Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs.

Let’s take a look at a cute project next …

I am just in love with the new Gingham Designer Paper … don’t you think it’s so cute!! That is in the Occasions Catalog.  And the coordinating ribbon … in the Sale-a-bration Catalog.

I encourage you to be one of the first to host a Stampin’ Party during Sale-a-bration … I’m working on filling my calendar now, so message me below or email me at: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Now … I also want to share the OnStage highlight video that starts with Shelli (Co-founder) 15 years ago talking about her vision of Stampin’ Up! When you have a goal … dreams come true!

I had a wonderful time at ONSTAGE this November. It’s so exciting to see the upcoming catalogs, to celebrate our stampin’ sisters (and brothers) for their achievements, and best of all … see all my stampin’ friends from all over the country!

We’re having our Spring OnStage this coming April … Will you join me?

Thank you so much for spending part of your Sunday with me, it is greatly appreciated.

Have a wonderful day ~

 

Christmas Traditions …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’ve got some cute tags I’d like to share with you!  I created these tags as a gift for my Holiday Stampin’ Retreat attendee’s.

I used the “Christmas Traditions Punch Box” … this awesome box of goodies would also make the perfect gift itself!

Start with this festive tin filled with crafting goodies, add your favorite paper and adhesives, and begin creating for the season!  Not only can you make cute tags and cards but you (or your gift recipient) will have this beautiful tin as a keepsake. OR you can fill it with cookies!! lol

Box includes:
* Christmas Traditions 6-piece photopolymer stamp set
* 2-7/8″ x 2-11/16″ (7.3 x 6.8 cm) clear stamp block
* Call Me Clover and Real Red Classic Stampin’ Spots
* Christmas Traditions Punch
* 8″ x 8″ x 3″ (20.3 x 20.3 x 7.6 cm) tin

Coordinating colors: Call Me Clover, Real Red, silver

These are the cute stamps that are included in the Christmas Traditions Punch box. Now let me show you the cute tags that I made for my Holiday Stampin’ Retreat attendee’s.

OK … It appears I have left my camera in my sisters car (lives in Marshfield) or I left somewhere between Florida and home!  (SAD FACE) So I’ll share these tags with you instead … they are cute.

These tags are quick -n- easy to make, and could easily be turned into a quick Christmas card.  I promise to share my tags as soon as I find my camera or get another to take photos with.

Thank you so much for joining me today ~

Today’s Stampin’ Supply List … If you purchase these two products you will get a Virtual Rewards point. Collect 10 and receive a FREE Stamp Set of your choice. I tally all your points, so you don’t need to do a thing except enjoy your stampin’ supplies! Thank you, Linda

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Great News … Great New Product Announcement

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Sorry I missed you yesterday, I still feel a bit like I’m in a time warp! lol  Trying to catch up after being gone, and getting everything from Retreat and Convention put away, but I wouldn’t have missed either for the world.

I will be sharing more of each of those later fun events later as I have awesome card samples too!!

Today I’d like to share a few announcements and goodies that are coming your way.  First, our Online Extravaganza is coming next week! Deals start November 23 (Black Friday) through November 28. I will get you more details as they are released to us.

I also have some great news … if you ever had trouble getting your red rubber stamps to stick to the clear blocks, your troubles will soon be over!! Stampin’ Up! have created Cling Stamps …

  • At the OnStage events in November 2018, Stampin’ Up!’s cofounder Shelli Gardner introduced and demonstrated the new red rubber stamping solution: cling stamps.
  • Beginning with the 2019 occasions catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure, all new stamp sets will be available either in cling (for red rubber stamps) or photopolymer.
  • Stamps in the 2018-2019 annual catalog will continue to be available in clear-mount, wood-mount, or photopolymer.
  • Red rubber stamp sets (clear-mount or wood-mount) in the annual catalog that will be carrying over will transition to cling with the 2019-2020 annual catalog. Watch for more information about carryover stamp sets in April 2019 with the regularly scheduled communication about catalog transitions, the carryover list, and the retiring products list.
  • In 2019-2020 annual catalog, clear-mount and wood-mount stamps* will no longer be available. The only exception is background stamps in North America only, which will still be available in wood-mount.

I have even more exciting news to share … and I will do so along with some awesome card samples. They have inspired me, and I’m sure they will do the same for you.

So … I’ll be back tomorrow with a cute “gift” that I created for my Retreat Attendee’s.  See you then.

Thank you for stopping by ~

Falling For Leaves …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

When you think of autumn, do you think of the changing leaves? Even though it’s not autumn everywhere in the world right now, everyone will love our Falling for Leaves Stamp …

Beautiful leaves to create awesome fall projects with. Sentiments to say Thank you to your loved ones.

Photopolymer stamps
* Are totally transparent for perfect image placement.
* Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
* Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don’t have to worry about slipping.
* Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately).
* Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

Quantity: 11 photopolymer stamps
Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, e, g, h

I hope you enjoyed the beautiful samples using the Falling For Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set.  This set also comes with a coordinating framelit die set, if you purchase together … you will save 10%.

You can create delicate die-cut leaves and borders in record time with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot.

Thank you so much for checking in today … I had a wonderful time at our Stampin’ Up! OnStage event in Orlando but I am glad to be home!!

Have a wonderful day ~

Today’s Stampin’ Supply List: If you like what you have seen and want to purchase any of these items, just click on the links below. You will learn more about the product itself as well.  Thank You!! Linda

 

Stampin’ Up! OnStage: Day 3

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday was bitter sweet as I had to say good-bye to many old friends and my new ones, but I’m coming home all excited and rejuvenated (and with the Occasions Catalog!)

I also wanted to introduce you to a new product suite that is highlighted in the upcoming Occasions catalog … they have removed the restrictions to share so here we go!!

This is the new CLASSIC GARAGE product suite …

This picture illustrates part of the stamp set, coordinating and additional dies. All photos are unedited and taken during the OnStage demonstrations.

Here is the new Classic Garage 6 x 6 Designer Series paper … I just love this, can be used for masculine cards or awesome for a Road Trip scrapbook page!!

Take a look at these super cute embellishments … Oh My Gosh!!  Now for a card sample …

Using the die cut wheels! Next up is a good look at the designer series paper …

and …

Aren’t they just the most adorable cards!!

Hope you enjoyed the little look into the occasions catalog. Thanks for stopping by!

Have a “boss” time or have a good day!

Stampin’ Up! OnStage Event: Day 2

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Day 2 of our stamping event. A lot of walking, a lot of stamping demonstrations, always a time to stamp and always Prize Patrol or some type of give away, and recognition walks across the stage. Today I walked across the stage for my Flex Point (Sales+) and was honored to walk with two of my friends Evie and JoAnne … sorry, no picture of that.

This is how we kicked off our evening session!! You will notice a blond coming through the crowd, that is Sara Douglass … she is our CEO!!

How fun is this!! I love coming to our OnStage or any Stampin’ Up! sponsored events because I get so inspired and rejuvenated.  I also get to connect with fellow demonstrator friends …

This is Evelyn Wood … we met years ago at a past Stampin’ Up! connection and have been friends ever since. This year we are sharing our goals with each other, so we can encourage each other to reach these goals!

Evelyn’s and her group, the Stamping Sirens adopted me (LOL) because I came alone to OnStage. What lovely ladies … really, they are a hoot!! We went out to dinner together and had an awesome time.

Our picture taking began after we received another give-a-way … the new Gingham Designer Paper! The colors are awesome!! YOU are going to love it ❤ I do!!

Now let me introduce you to Greta … we actually met on-line and have chatted for almost a year.  We decided to meet face to face here at OnStage, it was so nice to meet her in person. I also got to meet her upline Bente too.

Walking across the stage for recognition is fun, and going on the Incentive trips are even better … but the best and most important thing for me in my Stampin’ Up! journey is all the beautiful people I have met.

Whether they are fellow demonstrators or my downline or my customer aka: stampin’ friends, I would not have been doing this for 18 years without them!!

Together we create magic with ink and paper and bring happiness to others when we send our cards out, and that magic brings friendships and fun with it.

If you need a creative outlet, or if you want to meet new people, or if you want to have fun … I invited you to sit down a chat with me, because I would love to share this amazing opportunity with you.  It’s too good not to share!

Today is our last day at OnStage, kind of sad, but I will share more of the fun with you.

Thank you for hanging out with me today, see you tomorrow ~

Stampin’ Up! OnStage Event: Day 1

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday was our first full day at the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Event so I was up early to get ready and begin the day …

I thought I would take you along with me so you can get a birds eye view of the celebration along with a little sneak peek of the Occasions Catalog!!  Once we hit the convention center … we all head for the Main Stage and Opening Session.

Once the doors are opened we are greeted by Stampin’ Up! Staff, some fun music, and a decked out Main Stage.  Here we gather to celebrate 30 years, each others accomplishments, and to check out the new Occasions and Sale-a-bration Catalogs …

On Main Stage we have presenters from the Stampin’ Up! staff and our fellow demonstrators.  Here is a SNEAK PEEK into the Occasions catalog … Let me introduce you to the Butterfly Gala!!

Another Butterfly Gala sneak peek …

While here, Stampin’ Up! likes to spoil us … CenterStage Achievers got to pick up their new catalogs last night!! Today during the product showcases, they host PRIZE PATROLS!! We are given a number at check-in and when they pick your number during Prize patrol … you get a stamp set!! Today, I won the Part of my Story Stamp set … I love this one, it has fun sentiments to make others happy.


You will also see that really cute little bag … It’s a tool bad and each attendee got one of those today!!  So excited to see what tomorrow will bring!

Have a good day today and thanks for stopping in.

 

CenterStage 2018

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

So we made it to Florida yesterday and I headed to the Convention Center to grab my goodies and hop on a bus to Epcot!!  Stampin’ Up! sent all it’s Leaders to Epcot for a fun filled day and a special area set aside for us to pick up a gift and a treat!

When we arrived we got an envelope full of our ribbons (we receive those as recognition for our achievements) and a note that tells us when we are to walk across the stage to be recognized … very exciting! Then we got this beautiful box …

In the box was our Convention bag, and in the bag we found a new stamp set, some notebooks and pens, or badge holder and my favorite … the Greek Isles Pin!!  I have that safely tucked into my name tag so I don’t loose it!

The bag … you want to see the bag? Oh … it’s beautiful

After I checked out all my goodies and packed them up tight, we hopped a bus and headed to Epcot. Epcot is a theme park at Walt Disney World Resort featuring exciting attractions, international pavilions, award-winning fireworks & seasonal special events.

Norway …

France …

Germany …

It was a great time!! I bit crowded but I think that was because of the Food Festival being held there … YUM YUM! I had a Norwegian Club Sandwich and some Lefsa!!

In Disney style … they end the night with fireworks!

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my blog.

Today I will be attending opening session of OnStage 2018 and partying with 7000+ of my stampin’ sisters (and brothers!).

Have a great day ~

Not Just Snowflakes …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Just a quick post to share a few ideas with the new Snowflake Showcase …

Our assortment of Snowflake Showcase products aren’t just for snowflakes, but they’re perfect for any occasion. Don’t miss out on them because once they’re gone they’re gone for good.

I’ll be sharing the beautiful cards we made at retreat with this “must have” collection, and I’ll be hosting a class. Watch for details.

Thanks for stopping by ~

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Come Along with Me …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m sharing a bit of the Holiday Retreat and OnStage.  As many of you know, I’ve headed out on my road trip to Orlando for the Stampin’ Up! 30th Anniversary OnStage event!! I’m so excited to get down there and meet up with my friends from all over, along with 1500 more stampin’ friends!!

The picture is from somewhere in Illinois  … Today we got as far as Kentucky and should be at our Orlando hotel sometime tomorrow evening … the drive back will be a little slower paced! lol (My fault … I got a late start yesterday morning!)  Hmmm … little tired from retreat, but again, my fault … I sat up till 3 am chatting and catching up with friends 🙂

I had a wonderful weekend with my guests! They were greeted with these cute name tags that hung on the door to their rooms.  Their Saturday night Pillow Gift was a sweet memento for them to take home … a travel mug!!  I want to thank them for joining us … and now we can always “travel” together!!

By now you might be seeing a theme running through the decorations and the door tags …  I used the “Making Christmas Bright” Bundle from the Holiday Catalog!! Oh My Gosh … this was so much fun!! Even the little light sockets on the bulbs were quick -n- easy to assemble when I used the new “Pick Me Up” tool.

On our Friday Night stamp session we made 3 cards featuring the “Making Christmas Bright” Bundle, and here is our “Z” Fold card …

I hope you enjoyed hanging out on a part of my road trip today, and at our Holiday Stamping Retreat.  I will be back to share more from both!!

Have yourself a most wonderful day ~

 

Kickin’ Off the Holiday Stamping Retreat …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

A lovely weekend has come to an end and a new adventure begins! We had a wonderful time at our annual Holiday Stamping Retreat this weekend … cute little welcome gifts on their beds when they arrived (chocolates were only part of it) and surprises, great cards and the best companionship all weekend.

I also adorned the mantle with a hand stamped gift for each guest to take home as a “Thank You” for attending. These boxes contain 4 gift tags that they can keep and were created with the Christmas Traditions Punch box located on pages 2 and 3 of the Holiday Catalog

After a hearty dinner of Homemade Sausage & Wild Rice and Vegetable Beef Soups along with bread, salad and more we ready for a little stamping …

The room was all ready for our stamping session and included a sweet little treat! All of their projects are pre-cut and packaged up for easy accessibility.  All they have to do is pull out the packet with that cards projects that’s up next and to stamp …

Plus there is always plenty of time to take a little break and have some fun …

Yes that is me as Santa Claus! Just have a little fun with my Stampin’ Friends Cindy and Sarah Bunkleman.  Those little Holiday props that I picked up at the Dollar Store sure made for some extra fun moments, and new memories!!

I will have more to share with you from our Holiday Stamping Retreat in the coming days; the cards we made and the cards we swapped … Plus, if you hop onto my Facebook page you may find some more fun as I share pictures of our Stampin’ Up! OnStage event with you.

Hope you have a wonderful week ~

On My Way …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Well … on the eve of retreat I was busy bagging, packing, cooking and getting ready to pack up the food in the morning! Looking forward to stamping with a wonderful group of ladies, so I’m not promising regular posts while I’m away, however you can follow the fun on my facebook page …

https://www.facebook.com/Lindas-Stampin-Escape-107404235998347/

I will be sure to share when I get home, but I’ll be off again on Monday to take a road trip to Orlando for the Stampin’ Up! OnStage event!!

You have a good weekend ~

Take Out Treats …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Just a quick post today as I am packing up for my Holiday Stampin’ Retreat and cooking … the house smells awesome!!  I’ll share more about retreat in the upcoming days.

Whether it’s a birthday party of Christmas, this treat packaging is perfect for this season—or any time of year! Today I’m highlighting the Take Out Box Dies … a great treat packaging idea!

Create a die-cut takeout box with hearts or stars in record time with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot.  Thinlits dies help you create detailed die cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle.

Thank you for stopping by, I hope these inspired you to create a little treat for someone special in your life.

Have a happy day ~

 

Snowflakes… Sparkling and Special

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you on this Wednesday? I am choosing to be happy … somedays life can be crap, but I’m just not taking it!! lol  Looking at the bright side and knowing that I’m just days away from spending a fun weekend with a group of wonderful ladies stamping!

Yesterday I share two cards that introduced the new Snowflake Showcase, today I’m sharing a card that I created with the left overs from one of my retreat cards. Don’t feel second best, because this card is the bomb … I just couldn’t throw the die cut piece away! Enough talking … let me show you!

See that big beautiful piece of “Sparkly” glimmer paper? I know you would or could not throw that away either! So … we tuck another piece of glimmer paper behind it, cut out a few more snowflakes, add a greeting and ta-da … we’re done!

I had some of the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper left from last year, but I wanted to make sure that I used the “new” SPARKLY Glimmer paper and WOW!!

I love the all the different colors  you can see in this glimmer paper, pinks, and greens and more … and depending on what color you put with it, it will bring out that color in the Sparkly paper … oh so pretty!!

It’s like magic …

All of the products in the Snowflake Showcase will be available to order beginning tomorrow November 1st through the 30th or while supplies last.  Even though I have “snowflake” stamp sets, this is so much more, just listen to the verse on this card …

Each snowflake is beautiful, sparkling, and special … just like you!

Awe … this card would be perfect for a birthday, a get well, or to cheer someone up! This may be just the card someone needs to get them to that “I’m going to have a good day” day.

On that note, I hope that you have a wonderful day and share a smile … they are free and may make someone’s day.

Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

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Two for Tuesday: Snowflake Showcase

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m thrilled to show you this amazing new product suite …

Today I’ll be sharing 2 beautiful cards with you along with pictures of the product so you can see for yourself how amazing this is.

Snowflake Showcase isn’t just for winter, these products are perfect for year round. Don’t believe me? Shannon West, from the Riverton home office, is here to show you how Snowflake Showcase is perfect for everyone.

Amazing right!! First card I have is from the Snow is Glistening stamp set (149742) …

You can’t have this amazing stamp set without the coordinating dies, which by the way, coordinate with BOTH stamp sets!!

The second card is from the Happiness Surrounds Stamp Set (149744) …

I am always looking for stamps and die sets that work for more than one season, it just makes sense and a better investment. I also fell for the fonts … they are fun and readable greetings and salutations.

And, if you’re like me, you like to grab up those coordinating embellishments. The cute Snowflake Trinkets are simply lovely …

The Snowflake Trinkets are a great way to embellish your cards, or your ears, neck … are you catching this? They are so cute … why not make jewelry out of them. Embellish a gift package with them, Christmas is just around the corner!!

AND … if you are a paper junkie like I am (Three sheets short of being declared a hoarder – LOL) You are simply going to FLIP over this new White Velvet Paper!! It is so cool and of course, velveteen to the touch.

I feel head over heels for the Snowflake Showcase and will be introducing it to my Retreat Attendee’s this weekend, but don’t feel left out, I have a special card to share with you tomorrow!!

I will also be hosting a class or two, I just need to figure out the details, so keep your eyes open and make sure you are on my mailing list. YOU will NOT want to miss this one!!  This showcase will be available to order November 1st through the 30th or while supplies last.

Thank you so much for joining me this Tuesday, be sure to stop back tomorrow to see what I did this this set so far.

Have a wonderful day ~