Mixed Bunch

This card was from a card sketch but I don't know where I found it.  I do a wee bit of searching on the Internet and find lots of great ideas.  I don't always remember or who.  So, if you know who it is, please let me know so I can give the designer the proper credit.

River Rock is another of those 'greens' I like.  It has just the barest hint of green to it and reminds me of moss covered rocks in a clear stream.  It pairs well with Always Artichoke and the So Saffron gives it just the right amount of color.

Stamp(s):  Mixed Bunch, Delightful Dozen; Ink(s):  Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze; Card Stock: river Rock, Always Artichoke, So Saffron; Accessories & Tools:  Blossom Punch, Scallop Border Punch, Bitty Buttons, 1/8" Mini Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

I love the simplicity of this card.  It would be a good one for a Make & Take at a Workshop or other event where you have a limited amount of time.

Ready To Party?

Then now is the time to schedule you Stampin' Up!® Workshop.  Invite your friends and family for a time of fun and creativity.  Contact me today to learn how you can earn free products.

Plus, during June and July, enjoy an additional $50 in FREE products when you host a $450 Workshop!

Hostess Special from Stampin' Up!

From June 1st through July 31st, 2012, a hostess who holds a minimum $450 workshop will receive an additional $50 in hostess FREE merchandise dollars--that's in addition to the $65 you already receive for a $450 workshop!  Online orders are NOT eligible for this special offer.  For more information, click the image below.

Hostess Special

June 1st - July 31st, 2012

My calendar for June and July is filling up fast, so contact me today to schedule your Workshop.

What Is A Workshop, You Ask?

A Stampin' Up!® Workshop is a creative event you host at your home or at the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe, where you invite your friends to enjoy an exciting project demonstration provided by a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator. When you host a Workshop, you'll see new project ideas, learn different techniques, make a project, and have fun with people you enjoy--all while earning free products based on your Workshop's sales.

As a Hostess, you'll choose a date for your Workshop, then invite your friends and family into your home, or over to the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe, to stamp and have fun with you. I will help you make it the perfect event for you and your friends!

You can expect to make beautiful projects like this at your Workshop. You and your guests will find that it's easy to unleash your creativity when you have your own personal creative coach there to guide you. Plus, with new products being introduced frequently, there’s always something new to see and learn about!

Contact me today to schedule your very own creative Workshop.  Whether you host it in your own home or bring it to the Coffee Pot Stamping Cafe, you are guaranteed a time of fun and creativity.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

This week I was challenged to write a Limerick, which are one of my favorite to write.  Since I have a few days left in April and May to schedule Workshops, this one came to mind.  In April we'll make Mother's Day cards and in May we'll make Father Day's cards.

There was a Stampin' Up!® Demo
Who jotted down this short memo
Book your Workshop today
Without fear or delay
Become the next Hostess Supremo

May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow.

If  you'd like to help me fill up my April and May schedule and receive a free gift, contact me today to set the date for your Workshop. 

Sincere Salutations Thanks

Well, I was on a roll and all of a sudden fell right off of it.  I missed a post yesterday so today you are going to get two of them.  I know! I know!  It's just not the same but I just feel the need.  I've been busy creating and prepping for a class I was to hold today but due to circumstances beyond my control, it was canceled.  One good thing that will come out of it, is that everything is ready for when it is scheduled again.  It's an All Occasions Card Class and this is the thank you card.  It's a spin off of one I did at one of my local demonstrator meetings.

Stamp Set:  Sincere Salutations; Ink:  Rich Razzleberry; Card Stock:  Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist, Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack - Neutrals Collection, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White; Accessories & Tools:  Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Fancy Flower Punch, 5-Petal Flower Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch

Interested in making cards for your friends and family?  Here are a few options for you to consider.  You can host a Workshop or attend one of the several classes I offer throughout the year.  For more information, click the Stamping Cafe Events tab at the top of this page.

Until we meet again...

Are You Ready For A Creative Connection?

Then, now is the time to schedule your Workshop. During Sale-A-Bration not only can you receive a shopping tote, you can get a special hostess bundle that is available only during Sale-A-Bration.

Here is what is included in the Free Hostess Bundle:

• Fresh Vintage stamp set (wood- or clear-mount)
• Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper
• Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack

You can find the products on pages 6-7 of the Sale-A-Bration.

Take a look at my calendar to see which day works best for you, then contact me to schedule your workshop!

Until we meet again...

Sale-A-Bration Time Is Here!

Sale-A-Bration is a great time to host a Workshop.  Along with our regular Hostess Benefits, you can earn a FREE Tote when you host a $150 Workshop as well as a special Hostess Bundle when your Workshop reaches $400.  Not to mention all the fun you'll have with your family and friends.

To view online, just click the catalog in the right sidebar or click the catalogs tab at the top of the page.

If you don't have your own copy of the new Sale-A-Bration catalog, be sure to e-mail me with your name and address and I'll be happy to send you one.

Until we meet again...

A Merry Christmas!

For my last Christmas Card Class, I wanted to do something fun and easy and sparkly.  Since I love the sparkly of our Glimmer Paper, which comes in red or silver, it was the perfect choice for some pretty packages.  

Stamp Set:  Bells & Boughs, God's Blessings; Ink:  Cherry Cobbler; Card Stock:  Night of Navy, Naturals White, Red Glimmer Paper, Silver Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Decorative Label Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Stamping Sponge

The inside of the card is stamped using Cherry Cobbler ink and a sentiment from the God's Blessing stamp set.

My schedule is filling up fast, so contact me soon set the date for your next Workshop date.  Our new Occasions Mini Catalog is coming out soon and you won't want to miss all the great new products.

Blessings from Marsha

Happy Holidays

I just can't seem to get away from making Christmas cards.  :-)  I'm usually the one who doesn't even think of Christmas until after Thanksgiving has come and gone.  Not this year!  With all the wonderful stamp sets from Stampin' Up!®, I have really gotten hooked on the Holidays.

Today's card is quick and easy and features stamps from our Christmas Lodge stamp set.  On the inside of the card, I stamped the sentiment, "May the miracle of Christmas find you safe in the Peace of God, warm in the Light of Christ" from the God's Blessings stamp set.  I really like the way it turned out.

Stamp Sets:  Christmas Lodge, God's Blessings; Inks:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Soft Suede; Card Stock:  Naturals White; Accessories:  3/8" Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon, Sponge

Want to learn how to make this card?  Schedule a Workshop and I'll show you and your friends how easy it is to make beautiful cards for your friends and family.  Call or e-mail me.  You'll find that information at the top of my blog.

Blessings from Marsha

A Successful Workshop!

We had such fun at tonight's Workshop!  We made a card that I had designed last week and it was a big hit.  They loved learning how to emboss.  The tree from the Christmas Lodge stamp set is perfect for embossing.  The Pewter Emboss Powder and the Silver Glimmer Paper make this card so sparkly and shimmery.  Although I shared this with you all last week, I'm going to post it again as I've not designed a new one today.  With getting ready for tonight, I just simply ran out of time.

Stamp Sets:  Christmas Lodge, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Ink: Cherry Cobbler; Card Stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Pewter Emboss Powder, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Heat Tool

It's late and I have such a busy day tomorrow that I'm going to keep this post short.  I'll fill you in on all the happens tomorrow.

Blessings from Marsha

Just Add Cake!

My youngest grandson's birthday was November 2nd.  He is now two and such a little character.  He's the life of the party and today Mom & Dad had a family gathering to celebrate the event.  Dad made his famous potato soup and it sure was delicious.  Mom made two very tasty cakes. By the time the crew of family and friends had soup and were caked and ice creamed up, nearly everything was gone.

I sat down this afternoon and made Aiden's birthday card.  I am really enjoying the Peekaboo Frames Die.  It has turned out to be one of my favorites from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  The first photo is a close up of the window I made from the Silver Glimmer Paper.

Stamp Sets:  Forest Friends (retired), Punch Bunch (retired), God's Blessings; Ink:  Island Indigo; Card Stock:  Island Indigo, Very Vanilla, Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper, Silver Glimmer Paper; Accessories:  Bigz L Peekaboo Frames Die, 1/2" Circle Punch, Sponge Dauber, Stampin' Dimensionals, Jewels Basic Pearls, Eyelet Border Punch, Tempting Turquoise Emboss Powder, VersaMark

I used the birthday sentiment from the God's Blessings Stamp Set and embossed it in Tempting Turquoise Emboss Powder on the inside of the card.  The contrast with the Island Indigo Card Stock was really nice.

Tomorrow I'm going to play with the Peekaboo Frames Die again and design a Christmas card for Tuesday night's Workshop.

Blessings from Marsha

Yes, It Is Good To Be A Hostes!

From now through December 15, a Hostess can earn an extra $35 in additional Stampin' Up!® products when they host a $350 workshop. Schedule your Workshop today!  Click the image above for more information.

 And, you still have time to get that FREE Big Shot!  You have until November 11th to sign up to become a Stampin' Up!®  Or, you could choose up to $100 in Free products.  But time is getting short, sign up today.

Blessings from Marsha

What Is A Workshop, You Ask?

A Stampin' Up!® Workshop is a creative event you host in your home and invite your friends to enjoy an evening of stamping fun guided by your own personal creative coach.  When you host a Workshop, you'll see new project ideas, learn different techniques and make a project that is yours to keep.

Click here to check my event calendar and find a date that's right for you.  I will help make it a fun-filled event for you and your friends as you all explore your own creativity!

And let's not forget the wonderful Hostess Benefits available to you for hosting your Workshop.

Contact me today to schedule your very own creative workshop.  You'll be glad you did!


Blessings from Marsha

A Wonderful Evening!

Last evening I had the privilege and honor of spending time with some of our single moms at church.  I was asked to present a Workshop so they could make thank you cards.  Since our time was limited, I chose a very clean and simple design for them to put together.  I prepared most of it ahead of time but did let them get the feel for the punches.  And, of course, they did their own stamping.  It was a great bunch and we had a lot of fun.

Stamp Set: Elegant Thank You; Ink:  Island Indigo; Card Stock: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White; Accessories:  3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Eyelet Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

Stamp Set:  Elegant Thank You; Ink:  Soft Suede; Card Stock: Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Whisper White; Accessories:  3/4" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Eyelet Border Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Jewels Basic Rhinestones, Stampin' Dimensionals

And, there you have it, the finished product.  Thank you SHIKO for inviting me to share with you.  You are all a blessing.

Blessings from Marsha