Fun with Watercoloring

       My childhood friend, Suzanne, had her baby shower this past weekend, and everything about the day was perfect.  Suze is a beautiful woman anyway, but she looked absolutely radiant! (I was, of course, very envious because I don't think I ever looked as good as her when I was pregnant!)  My mom asked me to make the card, and I was excited because it gave me the chance to watercolor!  If you know me, you know I can't draw for anything, so it's fun to feel like a real "artist"!  I used markers, ink, blender pens, and aqua painters to color on our watercolor paper.

Some of the products used for this card are:

Basic Pearls Jewel Accents  #119247   $4.95

Nursery Suite Paper  #117165   $11.95

Aqua Painters (set of 2) #103954  $16.95

5/8 Inch Crochet Trim Victoria 118481 $6.95

If you would like to learn how to make this card, or how to watercolor, let me know! I would love to teach you!  Just give me a shout at snazzystamper@yahoo.com

Sunday Sampler

Sunday Sampler - Doesn't that have a nice ring to it? I've been wanting to get this together for some time now, and I'm planning on it becoming a weekly addition.  I ALWAYS need inspiration for crafting ideas, and I'm sure you do too.  Here are a couple creations I've made from the new summer mini.  Have you seen it yet?  What do you think?

My new favorite thing to do on creations is to Distress Ribbon! I never really thought of it until my goof friend Kristin Kortonick suggested it. I love how the wide Striped Grograin ribbon looks like an old tattered flag waving in the breeze.  Products used are:

1-1/4 Inch Striped Grosgrain Ribbon # 119768  $9.95

Land Of The Free  #123100 $8.95

A manly card!  I love the clean simplicity of the new Bakers Twine. I reminds me when we used to visit my Minnesota family on Battle Lake. We would jet ski or cruise out on Larry's beautiful sail boat.  Products used are:

Bakers Twine 123125 $2.95

The Open Sea - Clear-Mount Stamp #123032 $18.95

If you would like a hard copy of the new Summer Mini, please let me know! I would love to send one to you.  You can always click on the catalog picture on the right side of the blog to see the items right now. 

Summer Mini Open House - May 1st

I am so jazzed about summer now that the new Mini is just around the corner!  I know you will FLIP & FLOP over the new stamps sets and snazzy accessories!!! (Did you catch that huge hint!)   I promise you won't want to miss this one.  I'll have lots of samples of the new products for you to "oooh" and "aahhh" over, and of course you'll have a chance to get your hands on new product too during your free Make and Takes!

Date change!!!!!  You choose which one is best for you!

Tuesday May 10 from 6:30-9:00 PM  

OR

Saturday, May 14 from 12:00-3:00 PM

Location:  My House, 27 Mickels Mill Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
(Right behind the Marlboro Farm Market off Route 49)
Phone:  609.929.0321
email:  snazzystamper@yahoo.com

I'll have lots of fun things for you to do and see:

• A couple of FREE Make & Takes using the new products
• Lots of samples of projects made using the new products
• Sign-up sheets for my Spring/Summer Classes - including project samples
• Door prizes
• Tasty treats 
• Special Sale!!! 20% off the Big Shot and Big Shot Accessories!

Prepping for tomorrow's class

Hi everyone ~ Happy Hump Day! 

I love Wednesday's because that means the work week is almost over.  I love my job as a teacher, but boy do I look forward to the weekends too! I just thought I would send you all a shout out as I'm about to head upstairs to cut out boxes, bags, and cones for tomorrow's Fabulous Favors class. Won't you join me! There are some empty seats I would love for you and your friends to fill!   It would be great to see you and share with you the creations I know you will just fall all over for.  You'll leave with some wonderful ideas for future baby showers, weddings, Easter basket gifts, teacher gifts, and "Just Because" gifts.  It's not too late to RSVP!  Sent me an email snazzystamper@yahoo.com or give me a ringy-dingy 609.929.0321.  I hope to hear from you soon!  All are welcome!

Happy Stamping!

Kristin

 

Fabulous Favors Class

Fabulous Favors class

          Wouldn't it be wonderful to know how to make gorgeous party favors in a flash!  In this class, you will get to make 5 different types of favors that you can taylor for any gift, wedding, baby shower, birthday or holiday!  I have many samples already done to show you the versitility of these adorable gifts.  We will be using the Big Shot to make a Fancy Favor Box, Pillow Box, the NEW Petal Cone, and Fabric, too.  You will want to bring your camera! 

Thursday, April 7th from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (Eastern )

Class cost: $20 (includes adhesive & all materials needed)Only 4 seats available so email or call me ASAP to secure your spot! 

Confirmed seats are Tammy M. & Joyce B.

Please RSVP by Wednesday April 6th  to snazzystamper@yahoo.com or 609.929.0321

Do you know my story?

I thought today I would share with you my Stampin' Story.  For everything there is a reason, so I thought I would share with you my reason for becoming a demonstrator with Stampin' Up.

I absolutely enjoy being a Stampin’ Up! independent demonstrator, and I am one of those rare people who love what they do and get to share what they love. Oh, and enjoy all the snazzy benefits that come along with it too (cheap or FREE paper crafting products, unlimited ideas, getting paid to play, etc.) Which is exactly why I signed up: The Discount Baby!


I married my high school sweetheart, Matt, in 2003 and 5 years later had our daughter, Emma, in 2008. So needless to say, I was very behind in my scrapbooking, by 5 years. I had a lot of catching up to do and didn't know where to start. So I found a random Stampin' Up consultant online and contacted her. I went to one of her events and booked a workshop because I wanted to get some free stuff (I love FREE stuff, but who doesn't right?)
I was in direct sales before for a popular kitchen gadget company that's not just for "chefs"..... (did you get it? hee hee) and was totally NOT interested in doing it again any time soon. But I fell in love with the products, loved the discounts, and I couldn't get over how little she brought with her to do her workshop! I was sold!!!!!!!

My original intention was to just be a "hobbiest" and purchase all my scrapping stuff from SU and sell to my friends and family, but I'm a teacher and thought this would be great income during the summer. So here I am, totally awestruck by how awesome this company is, and also how much I have been blessed (not just monetarily, but more so by the people I've met).

So this is my story. I hope it gave you a little insight into my world. Do you have a Stampin' Story you would like to share?  I would love to know why you love Stampin' Up! (prodcuts, people, ideas, etc.) and how it has blessed your life! Leave your comment below!!

Build a Flower Class

Where	My House
Date:	Mar 31, 2011
Time:	6:30 PM to 9:00 PM   ** NEW Date & Time
Details:	Who doesn't like to receive flowers? Now it's easier than ever to make gorgeous 3D flowers for your cards and projects.  In this class, you will make 5 projects using the "Build a Flower" stamp set and coordinating punch.  You are guaranteed to get a WOW factor every time you send a card with this set. Class options and inclusions: Class* only cost $20 - all materials needed Clear bundle $56.25 - Class*, punch, clear stamp set, pearls, snail + 1 SAB item Wood bundle $64.50 - Class *, punch, wood stamp set, pearls, snail + 1 SAB item (* included all materials and BONUS Ideas sheet) There is room for only 4 more! Contact me to "Save your Seat" You must be paid for before attending class. This way you are sure to have the your items to use.  Stamp Sets will be put together for you before the class.