Life in the Forest

As most of you know I work with a group of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, led by Lee Conrey, and we hold bi-monthly fundraising events.  Today I am sharing the card I designed for our June event.  This stamp set, Life in the Forest, makes me happy.  The little animals can be used to create cards for children as well as adults.  Isn't this fox the cutest?  The inside of my card says "That's what the fox says" and that is a reference to the viral video by Ylvis called "What does the fox say?" 

 

 

If you would like to recreate this card, I used the following Stampin' Up! products:

 

Life In The Forest Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$15.95

Itty Bitty Banners Clear Stamp Set

$11.95

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$6.95

Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$6.95

1" Circle Punch

$12.95

Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$7.95

Starburst Framelits Die

$26.95

Fringe Scissors

$9.95

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

$5.95

Blender Pens

$9.95

 

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.
 

How about another convention photo share?  This is me with Rich Jutkins, Stampin' Up! President and COO, and Lee Conrey in the Recognition Room.

 

 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog.  I hope you come back again soon.

 

 

Stampin' Up! Convention Photo

Another convention photo share for you today.  The photo below was taken at the Stampin' Up! home office in Riverton.  We had to take a 30 minute bus trip from the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake in order to get to Riverton.  We were all keeping our fingers crossed because my downline, Beka Laing, doesn't travel well but she made it without incident and we had a great visit in Riverton.  

The visit, however, was definitely different from other Riverton visits I have made.  Normally when you arrive at the home office by bus you come in the front driveway and are dropped off at the front door and are greeted by the receptionist and other home office staff in the stunning entryway.  This time the bus driver came in the back driveway and I figured he would just drive around to the front.  Boy was I wrong!!!!!  He pulled the bus up to the curb near the garage sized delivery doors in back and told us to get off the bus and ring the bell at the garage doors.  Almost all the ladies on the bus kept telling the driver this wasn't the way it was supposed to be done and we even had a Stampin' Up! employee on our bus telling him to go around to the front, but the driver insisted we were the third bus load of the morning that was delivered this way and we needed to get off.  The delivery door bell was rung and the person who answered it wasn't happy to see us but did let us in.  We entered onto the production floor and were told countless times to stay within the yellow lines so we didn't get hurt on our way to the lobby.  We made it to the lobby, went back outside, and came back in the way we were supposed to so our first-timers, Beka & Linda, could get the proper Stampin' Up! welcome.  I don't think I'd want to be that bus driver when he was finally called out on the carpet for his delivery methods.

Anyway, the photo of Lee Conrey, Linda Dixon, Beka Laing and me was taken in the Legacy Room of the Stampin' Up! home office.  The Legacy Room, which is actually a grouping of smaller rooms, displays Gardner family photos, the very first Stampin' Up! catalog, and various displays using Stampin' Up! products.  I think my favorite display is the case that shows the evolution of a stamp set from first sketches to metal dies to final red rubber product.

 

The card below is one I received while swapping at Convention and was created by Tiffany Pine.  Isn't this giraffe the cutest!!!!

 

 

Thanks for stopping back to visit.  See you soon!!!

Back From Convention

I'm back from another fabulous Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City and would like to share a few pictures with you. 

 

The above photo was taken in the Recognition Room at Convention and shows the awards I earned this year.  I would like to thank all my customers and my downline.  Without all of you none of this would have happened.  THANK YOU!!!!!!!!



 

Also a huge shoutout to Lee Conrey, my friend and upline, who has encouraged me throughout the year.  I so appreciate your advice and encouragement, but most of all I value our friendship.

Congrats to you on your accomplishments this year and thanks too for helping me achieve my goals. 

 

Prior to leaving we made cards to swap with all of those demonstrators in our group that were attending Convention.  Here is the card I made and I will be sharing the cards I received over the next several days. 

My card uses the following supplies:

Daffodil Delight cardstock(119683) 

Tangelo Twist cardstock (133677)

Whisper White cardstock (100730)

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (133787)

Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder (133739)

Starburst Framelits (132967)

Circles Collection Framelits (130911)

Flower Fair Framelits (133731)

Flower Frenzy Bigz Die (133728)

Petite Pairs stamp set (122497)

Linen Thread (104199)

Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246)

 

If you don’t already have a Demonstrator and would like help with your stamping needs…..just let me know. I’d be happy to help.

ConGRADulations Blog Hop

Welcome to the Craft Squad Blog Hop.  You should have arrived here from Laura's blog.

Whether it be from preschool, high school or college, graduation is a momentous occasion in the life of the graduate.  Why not show your pride in the graduate's accomplishment by sending them this sparkly card.

 

My high school colors were blue and gold which in Stampin' Up! speak translates to Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight.  However, I took the liberty of making my card with Basic Black instead of Daffodil Delight. I used Pacific Point and Basic Black Stampin' Write Markers to color the sentiment and then cut it with the Window Frames Framelits Dies. 

 

Following is my Stampin' Up! supply list.  Click on the product links below for more information or for easy on line shopping in my Stampin' Up! store.

Blue Ribbon Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$20.95

A Dozen Thoughts Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$18.95

Pacific Point 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$6.95

Basic Black 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock

$8.50

Many Marvelous Markers

$109.95

Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies

$26.95

Stampin' Dimensionals

$3.95

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

 

Thanks for stopping by to visit.  I hope you enjoyed your time here and come back again soon.
 

To continue on the blog hop please click HERE to visit Cindy.

 

Don't forget to leave me a comment to let me know you were here. 

FREE SHIPPING on Everything!!!!

How Exciting is That!!!???  

Below are links to the Retiring Stamps & Retiring Accessories Lists and when you make a purchase on my website you will get FREE SHIPPING on your Entire Purchase from April 21 to April 25 (excluding expedited shipping).  Please keep in mind that everything on these lists is only while supplies last.

The Retired Lists just came out this morning and the Raspberry Ripple Ink Refill (item 126852) is already sold out.  So get out your Wish List and if your items are on the Retired Lists don't waste any time in making those purchases.

And guess what else???   To sweeten the deal I will be having a Mystery Hostess during this period.  Just use Hostess Code 4HD6TZP6 when placing your order and on April 26 I will draw a name from all orders placed from April 21 to April 25 and that lucky person will receive all Hostess benefits.

Retiring Stamps

Retiring Accessories

Click on my name below to be taken to my Stampin' Up! online store.  Thank you for choosing me as your demonstrator.

Hoppity Hop Hop Blog Hop & Blessed Easter

Welcome to "Stamping Inferno" and the Craft Squad Hoppity Hop Hop Blog Hop.  Wow, say that fast three times.  LOL!  I'm really excited you stopped in to visit as this is my first time joining a Craft Squad Blog Hop.  You should have come here directly from Lisa's blog.

I love spring flowers like crocus, daffodil, and hyacinth, but what could be better than welcoming spring with a beautiful bouquet of tulips.  At my childhood home a section of the backyard terrace was covered with a blanket of tulips in all the colors of the rainbow.  Spring always brings back wonderful memories of watching those little leaves poking up thru the dry hard earth and then blossoming into colorful flowers. 


Did you know that purple tulips in a garden represent strength, passion and love?  My card today is showcasing those beautiful purple tulips using the Blessed Easter stamp from Stampin' Up!

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Product List

• Blessed Easter [133212]
• Flowering Flourishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set [126367]
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]
• Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad [126963]
• Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [105126]
• Pool Party 8-1/2 X 11 Card Stock [122924]
• Regals Designer Series Paper Stack [130139]
• Whisper White 8-1/2X11 Card Stock [100730]
• Aqua Painter [103954]
• Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents [119246]

 

If you would like to order any of the supplies necessary to make this card, please click on my name below to go directly to my Stampin' Up! store.  I would love to be your Stampin' Up! demonstrator.

Thank you for hopping along on the blog hop.  Your next stop on the hop is Cindy.

I would also love to hear what you think so please leave me a comment.

Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals

Take a peek at the great specials Stampin' Up! is offering this week.  That Designer Series Paper Stack is a great deal.

 

If you would like to order any of these items just click on my name below to go directly to my Stampin' Up! store or, if you prefer, give me a call and I will add your items to the order I am putting in on Thursday or Friday.  That way you will save on shipping.

 

Thanks for coming back to visit.