Stamping411 Blog Sketch Challenge #1

I have been invited to play with the new blog (stamping411.blogspot.com) in there 1st Sketch Challenge.

Here is a picture of the challenge and my take on it.





The Stamping411 blog will focus on stamping basics for new and occasional stampers, but will feature tutorials, videos and weekly sketch challenges on Saturday mornings for everyone! I encourage you to visit the blog on a regular basis for fabulous inspiration and stamping advice. And if you're having a stamping 911, you can call on us for the 411, just email theoperators@e-selene.com. If your question is for a particular designer on our panel, please just list that in your subject line.

Join the Stamper’s 10 Club!

What is a Stamper's 10 Club?


Think of the Stamper's 10 Club as a way to get everything from your Stampin' Up! Wish List slowly and affordably - and some of it even for free! Updating your home Decor? You can order Decor Elements in this club too! New designs are always being released.


What do you have to do?
Call me or e-mail me with a Stampin' Up! order totaling $15 or more once a month for just 10 months! There is no club fee, the money you spend is only in Stampin' Up! Product.


How does it work?
There will be 10 people in each club and each club will last for 10 months. Since there are 10 people spending at least $15, every club order is guaranteed to total $150 -- the minimum order amount needed to earn free stamp sets and products from Stampin' Up! Since there are 10 people and 10 months, this allows each of the club members to take a turn picking out free product. On average, club members receive around $40 in free Stampin' Up! Product just for being in the club!


When does it run?
These next groups will run from August 2009- May 2010.


How and when do I get my order?
You can call or e-mail me with your order and pay by Money Order, Check, Credit Card or Paypal. The orders and payment are due on the 15th of every month.


Do I have to attend anything or host a workshop?
No! You are under no obligation to attend or host anything! Of course, you can if you want to!


I live out of state or long distance. Can I still be in a club?
Absolutely!! You will just be charged an additional $2 per month to help with the extra shipping costs.


What are some other club benefits?
If the FREE Hostess Exclusive Stamp Sets and FREE Shopping Dollars aren't enough for you, there are some other club benefits as well.

Check them out:

• FREE Idea Book & Catalog (a $9.95 value!!!)


• Receive FREE Mini Catalogs directly in the mail from Stampin' Up! Headquarters -- fresh off the press!


• All club members will receive $5 off all classes and stamp camps that I teach in my home (if you are a long distance customer, you will be able to purchase my classes "By Mail" and receive a $5 discount off the "Class by Mail" Price.)


• All club members will receive 1 Club card per month with their order. This Club Card is a project included with your order to keep you inspired and get your creativity flowing.

How can I join?
Just e-mail me by June 25th at rnittistamping@hotmail.com! But space is limited, so contact me today! If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

Do you want your NEW Stampin' Up! Catalog in June!!???

Demonstrators have the opportunity to receive their NEW (July 09) catalog the first week in June!! It will arrive with the first order we place in June!! Isn't that too wonderful!??

So here is your opportunity - if you are not a demonstrator yet, but want that new catalog in your hands in June, I'd love to talk to you about becoming a demonstrator now, so that you can place your FIRST order (at 30% OFF) in June and receive that new catalog in your order!!!! Super Exciting News, isn't it!?

In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $75 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following:
Item Code Description Retail Value
113510 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $42.95
113059 Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $19.95
108697 Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") $11.95
105240 Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad $7.50
*Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value.
Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit:
• Getting Started DVD
• Getting Started Guide
• Guest Invitation Postcard (100)
• Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• Occasions Mini Catalog (8)
• To My Hostess Envelope (10)
• Recruit Folders (5)
• Recruit Brochures (20)
• Hostess Brochure (20)
• Hostess Benefits Form (10)
• Customer Order Form (50)

Oh yeah! Demonstrators have "sneak peek" sets available to order on June 1st, too... so it's a great time to order and get that new catalog too!

The Tour is Over But There Will Be Another One in July

I hope you enjoyed the Blog Tour. The links are gone for this tour, so I hope you bookmarked all your favorites. Our next tour will be July 27 and 28.It will coincide with the launch of our yearly catalog, so be sure to stop back here in July for updates!

My featured stamp set today is PICK A PETAL, item #115042, shown on page 114 of the Spring/Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog. Looking to get a great stamp set that is extremely versatile? This would be it! The Pick A Petal stamp set can be used for more than just flowers.

Now, on to the SAMPLES!

From the Heart

Cardstock: Pink Passion, Kraft, Black, Whisper White

Ink: White, Black, Pink Passion

Accessories: Black Grosgrain Ribbon,

Happy Father’s Day Card
Cardstock: Mellow Moss, Bravo Burgundy, Very Vanilla
Ink: Mellow Moss, Black
Accessories: Circle Punch, Photo Corner Punch,

Flower
Cardstock: Whisper White, Taken with Teal, Sahara Sand, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Rose Red, Always Artichoke
Stamp Set: Flight of the Butterfly (#111564) page 98


And last but not least - You're Invited

Cardstock: Whisper White, Cameo Coral, Pink Passion, Mellow Moss
Ink: Cameo Coral, Pink Passion
Accessories: Mellow Moss Marker,


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April Club Cards

Celebrations were the theme for this month's Club! We made a wedding card, a bridal shower card, and a graduation money holder. It seems that this time of year you always need these types of cards.
The wedding card used the set "To Have and To Hold".



The graduation card used the set "Great Grads".

The bridal shower card use the Big Shot Scallop die and the Manhattan Flower Textured Impression. I need to Thank Patty Bennett for this idea.

LNSConvention09 - Challenge #18

I am a member of a Yahoo Group called Late Night Stampers. Each week the Design Team challenges us to be creative. Here is my submission and the the email I received this week. Maybe you should check out this group!

A New Week ... A New Challenge! It will have you running in circles!

Has the craziness of life in general got you running around in circles? Why not take a break and put those circles to good use in your work of art! This week's challenge is to make something using creative circles. Circles can be made with punches, the Circle Scissor Plus, chipboard, the Big Shot, embellishments, etc - anything SU!

What can you make with those circles? Some obvious things are flowers, wheels, frames....................

Let's see what you can come up with! Remember, please use only CURRENT SU! product on your creation.

Blog Tour Coming............

April Showers bring May flowers, but if you join us on May 15th and 16th, you'll see more than lovely blooms! Pack your bags 'cause you're going on a trip! Take a tour of 20 beautiful blogs, and you will see creations that will amaze and delight you. But it's only a two-day trip! It begins at 8:00 a.m. EDT on May 15th and ends May 16th at midnight!