Last Chance - $5 Stamp Set

Spend $60 on any current Stampin' Up! products and get the exclusive Reason to Smile Set for just $5!  The Reason to Smile Set is exclusive to this promotion and will not be available after today!  There is a limit of one (1) set per customer. 

Description	$5 Item	Price
Reason to Smile Wood-Mount Set	131274*	$5.00
Reason to Smile Clear-Mount Set	131275*	$5.00

                          *Enter the $5 item number after reaching $60 on your order.

You can shop in my Online Store 24 hours a day and 7 days a week!  Get your Reason To Smile Stamp Set today, because you can't get it tomorrow!  Don't miss out!

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Christmas 3 x 3 Cards - cont...

As promised, here are some more 3 x 3 Christmas card swaps from Stampin' Up! Convention 2012. 

This one is from Amber.  LOVE the little postage stamp!

  

My best guess at supplies:

Stamps: Priority Postage (hostess)

Ink: Gumball Green

Stampin' Write Marker: Real Red

Paper: Gumball Green, Real Red, Very Vanilla, Be of Good Cheer DSP

Punches: Postage Stamp, 1 1/4" Square, Scallop Square

Embellishment:  1/8" Real Red Taffeta Ribbon

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

This Christmas tree cutie was made by a stamper named Barbara.  From the little jewel to the embossed tree, this one is all about the simple details.  

  

My best guess at supplies:

Stamps: Pennant Parade

Ink: Early Espresso, VersaMark

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Punches: Petite Pennants Builder, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Big Shot: Apothecary Accents Framelits

Embellishment: Basic Jewels

Other: Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

I know I've been chatting up Christmas, but don't forget that tomorrow is the very last day to get your Reason to Smile stamp set for only $5!

Spend $60 on any current Stampin' Up! products and get the exclusive Reason to Smile Set for just $5!  The Reason to Smile Set is exclusive to this promotion and will not be available after July 31, 2012.  There is a limit of one (1) set per customer.

Description	$5 Item	Price
Reason to Smile Wood-Mount Set	131274*	$5.00
Reason to Smile Clear-Mount Set	131275*	$5.00

                          *Enter the $5 item number after reaching $60 on your order.

Shop in the Online Store HERE.

Have a fabulous Monday friends!  And thanks so much for vistiting!

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Christmas 3 x 3 Cards

As promised I'm back today with some more Christmas 3 x 3 cards.  Are you thinking I'm crazy sharing Christmas cards in July?  It may be hot out, but it's NEVER too early to Christmas craft!  And 3 x 3 cards are quick and easy to make between water balloon fights and and trips to the park.

This card is super cute with a colour combination I'd never thought of for Christmas, but I love it!  No name on this one, so I don't know who made it.

My best guess at supplies:

Stamps: For the Birds, Confetti

Ink: Basic Black, Bashful Blue

Paper: Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Blender Pens w/ Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight

Embellishment: Daffodil Delight Seam Binding Ribbon

All supplies available from Stampin' Up! 

Another beautiful creation with no name, but no less stunning!  This one uses the Chrismas Blessings stamp set from the Annual Catalogue.  

My best guess at supplies:

Stamps: Christmas Blessings

Ink: Cherry Cobbler.

Paper: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Big Shot: Labels Framelits, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder

Embellishments: Basic Pearls, Real Red 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon

Other: Frost White Shimmer Paint

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

One more day of 3 x 3 Christmas cards tomorrow and then I promise I'll move on to something more summery!

Happy Stampin'
Allison
 

Be of Good Cheer - 3 x 3 Cards

While at Stampin' Up! Convention 2012 I participated in a super fun 3 x 3 card swap!  Well, actually Kim did my swapping while I did a last minute must have trip to Memento Mall!  These two adorable cards use products from the Be of Good Cheer product suite from the Annual Catalogue.  Check it out on pages 8 & 9, or you can see yesterday's post for some Convention display board photos.  

This Christmas cutie was made by a talented stamper named Lisa.  I love the mittens so so so much!  

My best guess at supplies:

Stamps: Chock-full of Cheer

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Very Vanilla, Be of Good Cheer DSP

Punches: Mitten Builder (coming soon in the Holiday Catalogue!)

Big Shot: Finishing Touches Edgelits

Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, 1/8" Mini Brads

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

 I love this card by stamper Cami.  Simple and beautiful with just a touch of bling!

  

My best guess at supplies:

Stamps: Perfect Punches

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green

Paper: Gumball Green, Very Vanilla, Be of Good Cheer DSP

Punches: 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 1 1/4" Circle

Embellishments: Basic Jewels, Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots Ribbon

All supplies available from Stampin' Up!

Thanks to Lisa and Cami for swapping with me!  I'll be back tomorrow with some more Christmas 3 x 3 cards.

Happy Stampin'

Allison

 

Stampin' Up! Convention 2012 - Be of Good Cheer Display

So when I gave you the first little tease of the Product Display Boards at Stampin' Up! Convention were you wondering when I'd post more?  The wait is over!  Check out this awesome display!

The Be of Good Cheer product suite is one of my absolute favs!  It's holiday cheer with Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, and Very Vanilla!  Seriously stunning!

 Bold and beautiful DSP bows.  Perfect to co-ordinate your card or tag with your wrapping.

Aren't the Stampin' Up! concept artists talented!??!  If they've inspired you to create with the Be of Good Cheer product suite, you can shop in my Online Store 24/7!

I'll be back tomorrow with some fabulous 3 x3 cards using these beautiful products!

Have an inspired day!

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Fall Retreat - Sunday Class

As part of the planning for the Inkin' Elite Fall Retreat, we designed this adorable album for a quick 2 hour class on the final day of the retreat.  Full retreat details are HERE.  

 

  Flip Flop Scrapbook Album Class

Sunday, October 28th

10am

$22

*registration only open to those who have also registered for the Inkin' Elite Fall Retreat

When you register for the Inkin' Elite Fall Retreat, I hope you'll choose to join me for the Christmas Album Class on Sunday, October 28th at 10am.  We're going to use the new Merry Moments Simply Scrappin' Kit to make this beautiful flip flop scrapbook.  As you open one page after another, more and more flip open to reveal a total 14 pages that are ready for your photographs, mementos, and journaling.  You'll also go home with a full set of instructions so you can recreate this project again and again!

I absolutely LOVE how this album turned out!  You're not going to want to miss this class!!!

Don't forget to check out the full details of the retreat HERE.

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Fall Papercrafting Retreat FAQ

WOW!  I'm even MORE excited for the Fall Inkin' Elite Retreat after reading the emails and answering the excited phone calls of those who read about this brand new adventure!  Don't know what I'm talking about?  Check out all the latest news HERE!

I did get a few repeat questions yesterday in my correspondence with my customer friends, so I'll answer those here for all inquiring minds.

Q. What do I have to bring with me?
A. Whatever you want.  Bring the supplies you will need for the projects you would like to work on.


Q. What tools will be there for me to use?
A.               *over 200 current and retired stamp sets
                    *all current colours of Stampin' Up! classic ink pads
                    *two Big Shot machines for dry embossing and die cutting
                    *over 30 Big Shot dies including two different alphabet dies
                    *more than 20 embossing folders
                    *heat tool for heat embossing
                    *over 50 handheld punches

Q. Do I have to be a scrapbooker or cardmaker to attend?
A. No.  Bring whatever supplies you will need for whatever papercraft you're in to!

Q. Will there be any guidance? Or am I going to be left on my own to create?
A. If you want help, just ask.  :)  If you want to be left alone, that's ok too.

Q.  I want to share a room with my friend/sister/coworker etc.  Will we be together?
A. Yes.  Register together with full payment for both guests at the same time and you will be placed together.

Q. Can I bring my baby/toddler/child/teen?
A. No, this is an adult only event.

Q. I am also a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, can I attend?
A. Yes.  But please refrain from promoting your own business at this event.

If you have any additional questions just send me an email and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.  And be sure to mark your calendar for October 26, 27, and 28th!  Join me for the Inkin' Elite Fall Retreat!

Happy Stampin'
Allison
 

Introducing....Inkin' Elite Retreats!

After a few months of planning, I'm finally ready to unveil what I've been working on.....

Clear your calenders and plan to join me at my first ever paper crafting retreat!  Whether you are an avid cardmaker, savvy scrapbooker, mixed media artist, or anything in between, you'll be happy you came!  

When: October 26, 27, 28, 2012
Where: Banff, Alberta

I'll be co-hosting this event with a member of my downline Myrna, and we're excited to have you join the fun!  Please head over to our Inkin' Elite Retreats Website so you can see all the details.  

Registration opens September 1st and closes October 5th (or when the retreat is at full capacity of 16 guests).   

Have questions? Send me an email and I'll be happy to answer any inquiries. 

Mark your calendar for October 26, 27, 28, 2012, and go HERE to see more event details.  Remember, registration opens September 1st. 


Happy Stampin'
Allison

Stampin' Up! Convention - Product Displays

There is nothing like seeing the stunning product displays at Stampin' Up! Convention.  They are breathtaking.  I'll let the pictures do the talking, I'm sure you'll agree with me.  :)

They had me at 'showcase'.  I knew it was going to be amazing!

I love the simplicity of the Storytime product suite.  It was fun to see some samples from the catalogue as well as some new creations.

The World Spectacular Suite is a new favourite too!  The vintage circus feel is fun and trendy!

Can you believe that all of these fabulous samples are from only 2 of the MANY product display boards?!?!  I'm going to have lots to share over the next days and weeks.  

If seeing these amazing samples has made you fall in love with something new, go and check out my Online Store.  Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

Happy Stampin'
Allison
 

Travel Day

Today we're heading home after a fabulous week at Stampin' Up! Convention.  It's sad to be leaving, but I can't wait to get home and share all the excitement with my customer friends and downline.  

I've still got SO MUCH to share from my Convention experience, so be sure to check back tomorrow and I'll post some pictures of the Product Displays!  You won't want to miss it!

Happy Stampin
Allison

Stampin' Up! Convention - The Last Day...

Sadly today was the last day of Stampin' Up! Convention 2012 in Salt Lake City.  I have SO enjoyed this time with my Stampin' Up! family to learn new things to help me grow as a demonstrator and as a woman.  I love this company, and you know what?  They love me too.  They love all demonstrators, and there is no event like Convention to truly feel that love.  I really hope that all of my downline can experience this amazing event next year!

Our last day was just as fabulous as the days before.  We started our day with breakout classes.  I always love the classes, but let's face it, you're here for pictures. :)


In the afternoon we went to another round of make n takes!  

The fabulous Kim, my travel buddy and up up up upline, was our make n take helper.  We made sure to bug her for help at every opportunity.  :)

There was big mega news at General Session in the afternoon!  It was SO exciting!!!!  Stampin' Up! 2014 Grand Vacation: Western Caribbean Cruise!  WOW!!!!  They'd announced the Getaway Vacation location at Awards Night, drumroll....San Diego!!!  Awesome!  


They streamed this announcement live to all demonstrators through the demonstrator website so we could share the experience with everyone!  It was super cool how they revealed it too!  Rich was in a fortune teller booth and Shelli and Sara paid him in stamps to reveal the surprise!

No general session is complete without a stamping presentation!  Sara showed us (and those watching at home) a fun bunch of projects!

Next up was was Carrie Cudney with her beautiful flower projects!  They were so lovely!

And of course no Stampin' Up! Convention would ever end without some prizes!  So IN ADDITION to the 3 stamp sets we received in our Convention bags, we also got these two sets during General Session!!!  Thanks SU!

Wow, I look tired!  I guess it's proof I had a really really really great time!  


I look forward to seeing some of my Stampin' Up! friends on the Getaway Trip to Hilton Head Island in September!


Happy Stampin'
Allison

Stampin' Up! Convention Day 3

Every day at Convention seems to top the day before!  I don't even know how that could be possible, but they do it!  

Shannon West did an AWESOME Halloween stamping presentation that had some absolutely amazing projects!  I LOVE Halloween (it is my birthday after all).  She even came out dressed up and ready for trick or treating!  

Sorry it's blurry, it's hard to take pictures of those big jumbo screens.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this frame!  That's three 'loves' people!  It's fabulous!

Isn't this little donut bag sweet!   And check out all those new products!  Want a Holiday Catalogue to see ALL of what's coming?  Email me if you want me to send one out to you.  (Canadian addresses only please).

After our time with Shannon we celebrated some more achievements with demonstrator walks on stage.  Having walked on stage for the first time during awards night the previous evening, I was thrilled to do it again two more times today, once for sales...

It was amazing to share this moment with my friend Rose(right) and her downline Terri(middle).

 And a second time for recruiting...

Another fabulous moment shared with Rose.  :)

I am so fortunate for all Stampin' Up! has brought into my life, and it's so rewarding to share the successes with my friends.


Up next we were treated to a stamping presentation from Shelli!  I always adore her creations, and this year was no exception.  She made an absolutely stunning creative journal.  From cover to cover it was breathtaking!

Shelli is such an inspirational woman.  I want to be her when I grow up.  :)


The rest of my day was filled with classes, ANOTHER trip to Memento Mall (oh I so hope my husband isn't reading this!), swapping, and visiting with friends.  


Tomorrow is the last day in the Convention adventure.  I don't want it to end...


Happy Stampin'
Allison