A week ago today I had my Valentine Galore class with 13 guests at Caribou Coffee Shop in Downtown Lake Geneva.

Shout out to Deena-Heeey! Thank You again.

Lots of Fun pictures to share with you.

There were 4 cards and the Framed art. Unfortunately, I was not able to have the 4th card for this picture as I had to give it to my customer who was not able to attend the class.

A few items up close:

One of my Favorites:

This was the Big project for the class and a Favorite of all. I Love doing Home decor ideas with paper and stamps. It was super easy. We used the New amazing Heart Collection Framelit Dies (#125599 $26.95). The original idea came from my Stampin' Success Magazine that Stampin' Up!® sends me every month. So many doable ideas that are shared every month-perhaps you are looking to be a Demonstrator now-Perfect time to sign up Today with the $125.00 sale price. See more here.

If you look above my watermark on the above picture you can see part of the 4th card in progress. We used the New Designer Cuts Cards and Envelopes (#125414 $9.95).

Deb and her Awesome Art!

I'm in the Aflac shirt demonstrating.

It was a really great day and I thank all of my Nifty guests who attended. One of them-Carolyn Hofmann signed up with me on January 31st.  Congratulations and Welcome to my Group/Team-The Dairy Best Stampers!

Right now there are lot's of people-Guys and Gals, signing up to be Demonstrators because of the $125.00 discount and the Nifty gift of Designer Series Paper or Digital Downloads for a month, every month for a year.

Perhaps you would like to order online from me-$50.00 order (before sales tax and shipping) get you a Free item from the SAB catalog. PLUS-a nifty gift from me-visit my Specials Page Today.

I hope you Enjoyed this LONG Post!

It's time for my February Special. Don't forget S.A.B. from Stampin' Up!®.

If you place an order of at least $50.00 before sales tax and shipping, (USA ONLY), you will receive this nifty notebook from me as my Thank You. I really do appreciate your business. Just visit my Specials page at the top of my Blog or visit here for more details.

Thanks for being patient to see what I would put up for Feb. Special. It's been a very Long week. My 4 year old Addie has been sick with fevers ranging from 102 to 104.8 tonight since last Friday. We visited the ER Sunday night and have talked with Dr. friends etc. It seem she has a virus (unknown at the moment) and we just have to wait it out. Both my Husband and my older daughter are sick with Nasty colds. Me, so far, with out Jinxing it, I have managed to escape whatever crud is going on. Lysol and Airborne, Vitamin C, etc. Joy. Ok , everybody sing-"Joy Joy Joy Joy, Down in my Heart….!!! Seriously, Stay Healthy and Enjoy. Now I am off to hopefully a quite night.

Feel The Love. Rich Razzleberry Love.

How simple is this card. Thank You Sharon Roeder for the Inspiration.

Here are the Supplies I used:

Stamp Set: P.S. I Love You (w)#125460 $34.95 (c) #125462 $27.95

Card Stock: Rich Razzleberry #115316 $6.95, Whisper White #100730 $8.50 (40 Sheets)

Ink: Rich Razzleberry #115658 $5.95, Pretty in Pink #101301 $5.95

Punch: Full Heart #119883 $16.95

Accessories: Sponges(ours are the best!) #101610 $3.50, Dimensionals #104430 $3.95

With all these supplies-You betcha you can get something for Free from Sale-A-Bration. Just download my newest SAB catalog and pick something out for your freebie. My last post had all the info for you but you can click here.

If you have an questions about how I made something, just contact me.

Enjoy and Create something Fun Today!

Sale-A-Brate!!!! Yippee.. Wow-so much that is New this year. Have YOU downloaded the SAB Catalog yet? Just look to your left of this post-Do it now…. I can wait. If you need to see my site from your iphone -click here.

OK, here is what all the hubbabaloo is all about:

* As a customer, with every $50.00, you can choose an item for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. There are exclusive items that are only available during Sale-A-Bration. Plus, there are some sets offered in there as well from the 2011-12 Idea Book & Catalog, that perhaps you might like instead. Do you have your wish list ready?

* As a Hostess, when your workshop sales reach $150.00 you will automatically receive a FREE beautiful reusable shopping tote. When your sales totals reach $400.00, you will also receive a FREE bundle of Sale-A-Bration Products that includes the Fresh Vintage stamp set and the coordinating Everyday Enchantment paper and accessories. All this plus your Hostess Dollars-SWEET!

* As a New Demonstrator, when you join Stampin' Up!® during Sale-A-Bration, you can start your own business for only $125.00!! This is not a partial kit-it is the standard starter kit with all the bells and whistles for a lower price. Ok-Here is the true Bells and Whistles right now. When you join during SAB from January 24th-March 31St. you get the additional benefits for the rest of the year-each month-you can choose to get either a FREE pack of Designer Series Paper OR a Digital Download. Just click HERE for more information and to sign up TODAY.

This is a Wonderful time to be a Hostess, or a Customer, or as a New Demonstrator.

Contact me today or just visit my Stampin' Up!® site today for more information or Call me directly-#262-374-0219 or email me.

ENJOY!

Looks Yummy doesn't it?

I was cleaning out one of my template and idea drawers and came across a gift from my 2nd Upline-Jill Olsen. This goes back at least 7-8 years ago I think.

Here is the original idea:

It's always fun to look back on some of our stamps sets. You may even still own this one.

Mine:

I used a Large Candy bar. 

Just pull the twine.

Supplies I used:

Stamp Set: P.S. I love You (w) #125460 $34.95 (c) #125462 $27.95 / Got Treats (w) #119114 $24.95, (c) #120627 $17.95

Card Stock: Very Vanilla #101650 $8.50, Cherry Cobbler #119685 $6.95, Textured Earth Elements C.S. #121078 $11.95

DSP: Timeless Portrait #122352 $10.95

Markers: Real Red #100052, Garden Green #100080, Chocolate Chip #100071-All $3.95 each

Adhesives:  Crystal Effects #101055 $6.25, Snail #104332 $6.95, Dimensionals #104430 $3.95

Punch: Handheld Punch #101227 $8.95

Bakers Twine: Cherry Cobbler/White $2.95

The DSP dimensions 7 1/2" X 8" and the Cherry Cobbler is 3 1/4" X 7 3/4"

You can place an order anytime for these supplies and more-just click here.

Thinking about perhaps becoming a Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator? If you do not have a Demonstrator in your area or you have thought-"I can do this"-Perhaps it's time to Join Me Today. Just click here for more information.

Questions? Just email me today at stampingoose@charter.net

or give me a call-#262-374-0219. Let me tell you how Stampin' Up!® can work into your lifestyle.

ENJOY!

It's time for a Sneak Peek into Sale-A-Bration which begins next Tuesday the 24th.

This is a heavily layered card but I love the way it turned out.

Supplies I used:

Stamp Set: Outlined Occasions (W) #126014, (C)126016-FREE with A $50.00 order or more starting next Tuesday-January 24th, 2012

Ink: Early Espresso Ink #119670 $5.95

Card Stock: Early Espresso #119686 $6.95, Rich Razzleberry #115316 $6.95, Pretty In Pink #100459 $6.95, Whisper White #100730 $8.95

Stampin' Write Markers: All are $3.95, Early Espresso #119680, Pretty in Pink #100045, Rich Razzleberry #120970

Other: Glitter-Dazzling Diamonds #102023 $4.50-LOTS OF GLITTER!!!!!

Adhesive: Snail #104332 $6.95, 2-Way Glue Pen #100425 $3.50, Stampin' Dimensionals #104430 $3.95

Here is the Awesome Glitter up close:

If you would like to participate in SALE-A-BRATION starting next Tuesday(July 24th, 2012)-Book a Show with me from January 24th-March 31st, 2012. OR-Place an online order of at least $50.00 and you get to pick from the SAB catalog for a free item.

If you do not live near me-how about a Book/Catalog Show. Just collect enough orders to equal a show-Base show is $150.00 and get Hostess Dollars that are $25.00 and you get a FREE TOTE.

The more you collect-the more Hostess Dollars. If your show is over $400, you earn a Free Hostess Bundle, 1 item that is Full price-you get at 50% off. PLUS-$65.00 in Hostess Dollars to spend on what you like and a FREE TOTE. So Cool!!!

You can contact me with your Book show if you have multiple orders. If it's Just YOU- Good for you-then go ahead and place an order online with me. If you like the personal touch-just email me or call me. I have rewards too for online orders-with every order of $50 you get a box marked. Once you have $300.00 marked-you get $30.00 to spend on what you like-just contact me. My Rewards card started Fresh as of July 2011 and goes until June 30th, 2012. Plus I have a Nice little gift every month in my Specials page at the top of my Blog.

If you live near me-Perhaps a Stampers 6 group might interest you. You and 5 or more friends can get together every month or every other month for a year. You each have to have at least $25.00 or more in personal orders. Everyone is a Hostess at least once. The more orders the more the Hostess Dollars. Stampers 6 Group ladies get to see, make and do awesome projects that are only for the Group Members. Sound Good? It can begin ANYTIME. Contact me today.

Enjoy!

Finally, It snowed around here. The girls were very happy as was the Snow-Plowing Hubby! My youngest daughter is so confused and asked if Christmas was coming because it snowed. This was the first Holiday season that I can really remember that we did not have Snow, even for New Years. Anyway, Snowflakes are still in as is Snowmen. They carry beyond the Holiday and basically cruise throughout the Winter. I love Snowflakes especially.

Here is another Candy Treat that I whipped up:

You can see my video I made for this so easy treat from an earlier post.

Supplies I used:

No Stamps-Shocking!

DSP: Pocket of Posies #122354 $10.95

Card Stock: Whisper White #100730 $8.50

Sizzlit Decorative Strip Die: Northern Frost #120901 $21.95

Accessories: Ribbon-Retired White 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones: #119246 $4.95,

Candy.

I used this recently for a Tip Container for services done. Truly exciting when someone gets a decorated tip!!! It is unexpected. Packaging really is

everything.

Here are some photo's of the storm-or Finally We Got Snow!!!!

The storm is moving across the lake and looks like fog. Normally you can see across- so spooky and yet really cool.

My Bird feeder-Love My Birds!

Enjoy!

Ok, Finally I have my cards done for my Downline. I sent a facebook note to let them know I would not have Holiday Cards but rather-Happy New Year, Hah! Sometimes the best laid plans, well you know. Anyway, I have another item to add to your packets Ladies and they will go out Tuesday. Of course, I am So Grateful to have a Great team of Gals-The Dairy Best Stampers. Like to be a part of my Team-Click on my Join Me button at the top. See what's in my Specials too.

Here is the Grouping:

Aren't these pretty….

I used the New Labels Collection Framelit Dies (#125598 $26.95) and the stamp set Apothecary Art (W) #125525 $34.95, (C) #125527 $27.95. The colors I used were Marina Mist and Tangerine Tango (apparently the Hot Color for Spring 2012 picked by PANTONE). I like being in the Know-don't you?

I like them so much that this month's Stampers 6 Group will be making a similar card.

ENJOY!

Do you need some Fresh ideas?

Has it been awhile since you last stamped?

Do you like a different spin on Paper Crafts?

Welcome to My Blog. Perhaps I am what you were looking for. If it's been awhile since you last visited-Welcome back!

Time to ramble a bit. Post Holiday ideas, sorta got burned out and now I am shifting toward everyday ideas and of course-Valentines Day. I even have a few ideas that I put off to the side and need to alter with a bit of stamping so stay tuned for that. I do like to "pick" and have a secret passion for "junkin" and Garage looking! But-if I can not actually use it in my office and surrounding basement space, and it can't be sold right away-it can't come home with me. Orders from the Hubby!!

Lots of things went on at my House in the last three weeks. I finally got my camera back. They gave me a refurbished one and only a 30 day warranty. I miss the days of having a really great item, getting the Warranty that lasted more than 2 years and the quick turnaround on broken parts. Ahh, fond memories. Oh Well. But wait-that isn't a memory-it is Truth and the Now. Apple Computers have a Great Warranty and Consumer Reports has them Always listed as the Best Buy and Top Computers. I Love Apple and have their products for 14 years + in my home. I also miss Steve Jobs. I will continue his belief-Think Differently!! Brilliant!

SO:

I went WIRELESS!!! I got my New IMac Computer-Finally. Wee it is Fast. Insane fast. My Old IMac was almost 7 years old and we could not even update the browser. So, My girls get that machine to putt around on and I get a better upgrade. I am married to Mr Cheap so anyone that knows this-are shocked but Happy for me. I did have to upgrade my Photoshop and that will take awhile to learn but it is worth it.

Another great thing-We got rid of my Fax machine (one of my original prizes from Stampin' Up!®) and have "found space" on my counter top. It was time to lose the 2nd house phone line so mo money in our pocket….

One of my serious goals before Jan. is over, is to have my office space cleaned up and take pictures for you so that you can see where the creating happens. I love storage and containers, as do many of you, and I will have lots of ideas to share with you. Everyone love to see those magazines where the creative space occurs, so do I. My story of how I got mine will be fun to share with you. Stay tuned. Enough about me.

There is a carry over of products from the Holiday Mini.

But right now-The New Occasions Mini is LIVE! Just download the mini on the left side of the screen. You Can Buy whatever you like-but if your hubbie or partner asks-I know nothing!!!!

Now-On to MY January Special!

If you purchase $50.00 in Stampin' Up!® product before taxes-You get this Fun Post -it Note Holder from me. I like to offer a special for those that enjoy my blog and I like to Thank you for Choosing Me as your Demonstrator. If you already have Demonstrator-she or he might like your business back. However, if you do not already have a Demonstrator, then shop away!

That statement is so true and may carry you into an adventure of your own this year. I look forward to sharing new paper crafts and stamped ideas with you in the months to come.

ENJOY!!

Thank you all for a great year. I truly Appreciate YOUR business and your kind thoughts.

I Wish All of you a Very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!

Enjoy and see you in 2012 with more great ideas to share with you!