Get Connected April 1 to April 30

Get Connected

From April 1 to April 30
Spend $40 on Occasions Mini Catalog products and choose any one item from the "Under $10" page in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog for free.
OR
Hold a workshop of $150 or more and choose any one item from the "Under $10" page in the Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog for free.

Item Description Retail Price
116209 Note of Thanks Mini Note Kit $9.95
116210 Birthdays Count Mini Note Kit $9.95
114494 Forever single stamp $5.95
114492 Beautiful Baby single stamp $7.95
114486 Birthday Wish single stamp $6.95
114490 Glad Friends single stamp $5.95
114498 Flowers in Silhouette single stamp $7.95
114496 Celebrations single stamp $7.95
114484 Elegant Thank You single stamp $6.95
114552* Gracias single stamp $5.95
114488 Fun Flowers single stamp $5.95

*In Celebrando Creatividad, p. 28

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All stamps, paper and inks used are © Stampin' Up!®
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The Starter kit is on sale this month for $169. You will get a free set ($47. value) just for joining this month. (FEB. or MARCH 09) Use password: Faithful stamper
Also, Today is the Last DAY for 8.25% California State Tax, tomorrow it goes up a percentage! (LA County)

Designer Hardware

Friday Night Stamping

This is a couple of the cards that we're doing for Friday Night!



We're using the Designer Hardware, and it is so easy to set these!



You just need to punch the holes, and then tap it with the hammer, and "voila!" it is set!


I added a brad to this card as well...


I will be showing 2 new projects over the next couple of days that we'll be doing as well on Friday Night...so stayed tuned!

If you want to come to Friday's stampin Night out, please RSVP by TUESDAY or WED (am) at the latest!




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May is NATIONAL Scrapbooking Month!

May 1-May 31, 2009
National Scrapbooking Month is a great time to
connect with friends, and family through
the art of scrapbooking. And during May, we’ve got
two fabulous deals YOU are sure to love!


Mix & Match Paper: buy any three packs of
Designer Series paper or textured card stock and
receive one pack free!

Jumble Alphabet: for a limited time, buy this
exclusive alphabet set before it’s in the catalog!





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Manhattan Rose - Fifth Avenue Floral

The Stampin' Up! Website has a ton of samples that they feature, as well as a Monthly News Magazine that brings a wealth of inspiration!

I sometimes go back after looking at several stamp sets that they feature (and I don't have, but later decide to buy)

So this one was from a past Stampin' Success Magazine. Well, it was inspired by a card that they featured in it. I changed it a lot, so you might not even recognize it, but I love that this has a lot of elements, but still very simple.

Sometimes, when you're busy, which I tend to be very busy, always trying to get as much out of each day that I can....you need a card to look complicated, but actually very easy to put together.......

Hopefully, you will find this one to be that way.....

hugs!

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Finding INKspiration....

You know..sometimes, you need to find inspiration for colors and what colors to use together.

I love color, and looking for color combinations all the time. Most of the time I find things on other blogs, but....this time, I found color inspiration in the CTMH Idea book!

OH NO, the competition??? Well, I think that sometimes, we all need to see what other companies are doing, and what colors others like to use.

This particular page used colors that were similar to our Last IN-color combination, but we don't have them any more.

So, I took the colors as close as I could and used it for inspiration. That's what it was...

The colors in this card are actually Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Taken with teal (stamped off) and then Tempting Turquoise (cardstock).

I stamped them all on Vanilla Cardstock, and then cut out one of the flowers......layered it with a JUMBO Grommet that is in the NEW MINI OCCASIONS Catalog, coming out on April 1st!

I punched the Grommet through the cardstock and then stamped the center using Taken with Teal of one of the smaller flowers, punched out with the 1/2" circle. I added Crystal Effects to the center.

All stamps, paper and inks used are © Stampin' Up!®
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Just Basketball Album

This is what i have actually been working on as of late..along with other things including ribbon leis for the graduating Varsity seniors of our school's basketball team. I handed them out to the seniors last night at our Basketball Awards Banquet.

I didn't use Stampin' Up! Papers since we really don't have any 'sports' theme papers. The main orange paper is using the Basketball paper from LSS which has the texture and feel of a basketball, and the darker brown paper is basketball themed as well.

The basketball backboard and hoop is a die cut which I used in my accucut machine, and then I tied it with ribbon purchased from Walmart!

The Binding was done by using the Bind it All, and I mounted each of the pages and photos on heavy chipboard, which I bought from a paper supply company (down the street from me)

Most of the girls on the team don't have parents that do this sort of thing so it might be all the photos that they have from high school basketball days...I took photos from all through the high school season this year....

I started this last year, and so this year, the girls are expecting it, although they don't really know if I am doing it since I don't make a big deal of telling them anything. Next year, when my daughter graduates, I know that the girls that come after are going to miss it, but.....I have photos for them which I passed out for them last night at the banquet...

I stamped inside using Just Basketball, but since there are photos of girls that I probably shouldn't put on the internet without their permission, I can't show them to you.....but just know that I had a lot of fun putting them together!

LSS = Local Scrapbook Store, in this case, it was Scrapbook Depot, in Los Alamitos, CA

All stamps, paper and inks used are © Stampin' Up!®
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Getting Punchy again!

I am still here. I have been having problems with my emails and internet. In fact, ALL of my blogs that I have in my favorites, have been lost. And...I can't keep them in my favorites. If I have a virus, it is a weird one...PLUS not to mention, just being busy single mom of a teenager who has stuff going on as well!

So...I thought since I have been so quiet, I thought I would go back and look for some of the most recent cards I have stamped. This was one that I was 'playing' around with. On the Ballet Blue cardstock, I punched the large heart, and then added 1/4" punched circles to the edges to make it look scalloped. I stamped the FOR YOU in the center in Regal Rose on Pink Pirouette. The flowers were punched out using the Trio flower punch, and then I used the eyelet lace punch on white to peek out under the Pink Pirouette DSP from the Bella Rose Pack. I love that pack and will be sad when it retires at the end of this catalog...

One a side note, California Tax increases on April 1 by 1%. So be sure to buy any big ticket items before the end of this month (hint: Starter kit!)...and SALE A BRATION ends as well!!! Get a FREE item from the Sale a Bration catalog with a 50.00 purchase!

All stamps, paper and inks used are © Stampin' Up!®
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Tool Try out

I got the NEW CIRCLE SCISSORS by Stampin' Up!



I was skeptical about buying a new tool, but I really want to make bigger circles than what we had before, and since the Coluzzle is now discontinued, I can't really sell something that isn't available any more....well, I guess I can always sell my 'old' stuff on ebay or such...



This is using a 4" x 11" card, I curved the edges, using the Circle Scissors.



Layered all the other pieces and also cut them at 1/4" smaller circles.



The images are stamped with the Fifth Avenue Floral set, (which was one of the sets I was trying to resist buying, but oooh, I love it!)



The images are stamped in Basic Gray, and then colored in using the Aqua Painters, in Old Olive, Bashful Blue, and Not Quite Navy.








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Another Pop Up Ball Card!

I love cherries!

L * O * V * E

Cherries!

Close up of the front of the card. I added brads to the side of the Real Red Cardstock, only because I don't usually add accessories, and I think this needed some "hardware" on the front! I colored in the Cherries from the JUST JAWIN' set, using markers AFTER stamping the Happy Birthday from the HAPPY EVERYTHING set. I used the Stamp a majig to line up the words so that they would take the least amount of space, leaving enough room for the cherries!



The card pops up, and the stem which is added to the top and the base is hidden under a 1/2 hexagon. It is just folded over, but for some reason, when the cherry pops up, the stem does too! (it was an added effect that I think was just made for this!!!)


And then I added the YOU ROCK! with a pointer, so it looks like it is pointing to the recipient of the card!

purty cool, eh!?






This is one of our pop up cards for the Class this coming Saturday!

Saturday, March 21
Time: 11 am to 1:00 pm
lunch/snack provided
Bring adhesive, and if you can, RED Line Tape.
Cost: 25.00




All stamps, paper and inks used are © Stampin' Up!®
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Big Shot Crease XL Pad coming soon!

Sizzix Big Shot Extended Premium Crease Pad - A Solution…

Question:
When is Stampin’ Up! is going to get the Big Shot Extended Premium Crease Pad?…

and it is coming soon… but not quite yet… so I’ll keep you posted… in the meanwhile… here’s a solution… and this comes from Stampin’ Up! themselves:

Coming this spring, we are excited to announce the introduction of a wonderful new product into our Sizzix line - the Extended Premium Crease Pad! The extended pad is just as easy to use as our current Premium Crease Pad and will create the same great fold lines in your Sizzix Big Shot projects, but it is specially sized to work perfectly with the larger Bigz XL dies.


We realize that many of you have already purchased some of our Bigz XL dies with score lines in their design. If you have used these dies with the Extended Cutting Pads, you may have experienced the die cutting through the score lines and not leaving the fold creases that you desired.

While this is not a common occurrence, this may happen due to the range of tolerances in the Big Shot machine as well as the variances in paper and other materials. If you are having this experience with your Bigz XL dies, we have come up with a way you can avoid this problem until the Extended Premium Crease Pad becomes available this spring. This is not a technique that we would recommend under normal circumstances, and we don’t recommend using it for any other purpose. However, in this case, it is the best alternative, and it is safe for both your Big Shot and your dies.


Create the following sandwich as a temporary solution for
Bigz XL dies with score lines:
Place the Bigz XL die face up, with no cutting pad beneath it.
Place the material you wish to cut on top of the die.
Place two Premium Crease Pads, end to end, on the material. If you don’t have two Premium Crease Pads, consider borrowing one from an upline, downline, or friend if possible.
Place an Extended Cutting Pad on top to complete the sandwich. (This will maintain an equal amount of pressure over both crease pads to eliminate the possibility of unwanted creases.)


Remember that this is only a temporary fix and soon you will no longer have to worry about your Bigz XL score lines with the Extended Premium Crease Pad! Once you have the Extended Premium Crease Pad, you will simply follow the sandwiching technique found in the instructions.
So now you can enjoy the extended Sizzix Big Shot Dies without worrying about cutting the fold lines…

tonight the Twilight DVD comes out! We're ready...!

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State Tax goes up April 1st. Sign up now to pay less for your starter kit! (only in California). Get your BIG SHOT or Starter Kit today!

Fifth Avenue Floral Class

Today, March Madness starts! But..after NCAA Basketball is over....we all need something to do...hmm....well, look what is....

COMING SOON!

Add a touch of elegance and class to your Mother’s Day gift this year with this gorgeous Fifth Avenue Floral card set! The card set includes four trendy card designs packaged in a unique window box.


Date: Saturday April 25


Time: 12 (noon) to 2:30 pm

Cost: 22.00 pre-paid


Location: My house - Long Beach, CA


RSVP by April 18th - class will be 28.00 day of the event. So pre-payment sent by April 19th is strongly encouraged! If you cancel after April 19th, you will be sent all the supplies.

Please be sure to commit to the date so that I can be sure to have all the supplies for you prepared!



ALSO NOTE: If you Buy the supplies listed ie: cardstock/stamps etc, of which totals 50.00 minimum on the Online Ordering, I will give you the class instructions for FREE! The main ones you will need to purchase are highlighted in teal below! Come to class on the date (be sure to let me know you've chosen this option) and you will get your instructions in class! BRING your supplies to class! You can, however use my cutters, tools and punches. I will prepare your cutting and scoring, so you will not have to do this but bring your papers to re-supply my stash. (thanks!)



If you can't attend my class, purchase 50.00 in my Online Store, EMAIL Me, and I will send you the class instructions by email. Please be sure to note FREE Fifth Avenue Floral Class somewhere in the email. The supplies should be purchased online, and I will send you this after I receive confirmation of your order! From April 1st to April 25th!

If you are demonstrator wishing to purchase this planner, please go to http://www.demotodemo.com/ to order it! Be sure to let them know you were referred by me! If you order it, please let me know so I can give you a Thank you gift!

Please email me to sign up for this class: deekwlt@aol.com

Supplies•


Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Thank You Kindly• Ink: Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze Classic ink• Paper: Urban Oasis DP, Whisper White, Kraft, Basic Gray, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss 8 ½” x 11” CS, Medium Whisper White Envelopes• Accessories: Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon, Kraft Corduroy Buttons, Linen Thread, Window Sheet (also called acetate sheet or transparency), paper snips, wide oval punch, paper piercer and foam mat, large oval punch, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, blender pens, Stampin’ Scrub, Stampin’ Mist, Paper Trimmer and scoring blade, pencil and ruler, hobby blade and craft mat.






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Air Force One in Long Beach!

I was sitting in my car waiting for my daughter to return from talking to a Kindergarten teacher (she's teaching a class for a day). And....Air Force One lands at the Long Beach Airport!






This was Obama's plane landing, and then we saw Marine One take off as he went to Orange County Fairgrounds for a Town Hall Meeting! Marine One might have been the largest of the helicopters (third one from the right near the palm trees)


Since we live under the flight path of the Long Beach Airport, we stopped by on our way back home to see hoards of people thinking along the same thing as us! Taking a photo of Air Force One..but I guess since the President wasn't aboard it, it was just a Plane for the United States of America...it was a huge plane!

well, that was our excitement of the year!


~actually, I think I get more excited over the NEW Stampin' Up catalog and Convention! lol

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Manhattan Flower Die

I know you've probably seen samples made with this die, but some of you are still on the fence!

So, I thought I would show what the die looks like and maybe that might just make you jump and get one of these!

I am hoping that this is the start of something great between Stampin' Up! and Sizzix!

The texture and the embossing this does is incredible, and I know my sample yesterday did not do this die justice!

This is what the packaging looks like.

The reverse side has all the size information that you will need to cut your cardstock.

As you can see, the folder is slightly larger than a regular A2 size card.

Die size is 4 1/2" x 5 3/4"!

The image doesn't go all the way to the edge but the image is made to fit the cardstock

This is what the die looks like after you've run it through the machine!

You can see a closer up image, and how deep the impressions made with the die are!

You will want to add this to your cards to give it more texture! I can't wait for more things that Stampin' Up is going to be coming out with!

PS. You can click on any of the photos to see them closer up!

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Manhattan Flower Impression Die

I Love the TEXTURE Impression Die folder!

This is the NEW Manhattan flower folder! #114517 $7.95 pg 202

This is an Exclusive product to the Stampin' Up! Idea & Catalog!

I stamped it first with Fifth Avenue Floral, on Not Quite Navy in Versamark, and then ran it through the BIG SHOT!

I love the Old Olive that Accents this card, and it is mounted on Bashful Blue.

This is one of the cards we'll be doing this weekend at the Pop Up Card Class!....You'll have to stay tuned to see the inside of the pop up!

Have a Happy St Patrick's Day. Even though I am not Irish, I thought it was appropriate to use GREEN!

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Be A Big Shot - Make a deal!

Have you been thinking about getting the Big Shot die cutting machine??

Well, now's the best time to do it! Sale-A-Bration is still on until the end of the month which means you will qualify for four FREE Sale-A-Bration items PLUS you will get FREE hostess benefits, too! PLUS a BONUS stamp from Page 208 from the Catalog & Idea book as a GIFT from me!

The Big Shot Starter Kit is $195.95 + tax/shipping.

If you purchase it by the end of the month you will get ALL of the following items--
a $330.40 value!!!

Big Shot Die-Cut Machine ($99.95 value)
Multipurpose Platform Standard Cutting PadsStampin' Up!

Exclusive Scallop Envelop Bigz Die ($21.95 value)

Stampin' Up! Exclusive Top Note Bigz Die ($21.95 value)

Stampin' Up! Exclusive Birds & Blooms Sizzlits 4-Pack ($21.95 value)

Stampin' Up! Exclusive Decorative Strip Billboard ($21.95 value)

Decorative Strip Cutting Pads ($7.95 value)Extended Spacer Platform ($9.95 value)

4 Sale-A-Bration items of your choice (see attached brochure) ($67.80 value)

Level 1 Hostess Set of your choice ($16.95 value)

$20 free catalog merchandise of your choice ($20.00 value)

I must have your order by March 30 to qualify for the special! This offer is only good from me, Dianne, your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! Send me an email at deekwlt@aol.com to take advantage of this Deal!

Don't forget that you will get a BONUS stamp from Page 208 from the Catalog & Idea book as a GIFT from me! Be sure to mention this blog post in your email!

PS Happy St. Patrick's Day tomorrow! WEAR GREEN!

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Poppin' for NCAA Basketball!

I am sure that most of you can care less about sports, but in our house, Basketball has been THE GAME for so long..and last year, we got to cheer our NCAA team all the way up to the FINAL Four, until they lost.........

So, this year, how many teams from So. CAL will go to the Playoffs?

I am playing with the new POP UP BALL DIE, and having a blast coming up with ideas! NOW for all of you that have BASEBALL, BASKETBALL, SOCCER fans! YOU can now make them a cool card that will make you a HIT with the whole team! (maybe with the Cake die, I can make a football???)

I used the SPORTING set, stamped in Tangerine Tango, and Basic Black, along with JUST BASKETBALL.

I used Tangerine Tango because it really isn't a color I use that much, and didn't want to favor any particular team(at least USC is still in the playoffs, but they're not favored -BUT they beat UCLA on Friday! WAHHH!)

Again...just have fun playing with this new Sizzix Pop up die!

STAYED TUNED for tomorrow for my BIG SHOT Special!

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Start YOUR Business in 3 Easy Payments!

This is the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit! It has all the supplies and stamps needed to begin your New career or hobby! Yes, You can get discounts on your own purchases, and make commissions on your sales! You can control when you want to work, set your schedule and make your calendar to work around your family, your 'other' job, and other events going on in your life!




Plus, if you are the first person to sign up, you will get a free gift from me! I have 1 of these cute bags, so first come first serve! Mini catalog featured is not included. Current Mini will be included unless you want to put in a scrapbook page YOU make instead!
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Have you thought about a career or hobby doing something that you LOVE? Have you thought about signing up to be a demonstrator with Stampin' Up! Realizing that this is a tough economic time for all of us, Stampin' Up is now offering a payment breakdown into 3 payments! So...if you've been undecided about signing up, NOW is the time to do it! This is a great opportunity, plus, you can go to Convention to meet the most energetic group of Stampers in the world! Convention is in August, in Salt Lake City, UT, and has over 3 days of energy, fun excitement and maybe even FREE stamps!


Payments Breakdown for the Sale-A-Bration Starter Kit Price (March 13-31, 2009)
Starter Kit Payment Payment Charged* Payment with Stampin' Memories Add-On*
Payment 1 (charged at time kit is entered) $56.34 (+ sales tax) $106.34 (+ sales tax)
Payment 2 (charged around April 15th) $56.33 $56.33
Payment 3 (charged around May 15th) $56.33 $56.33
Total Payment $169.00 $219.00

*Payments indicated are for the cost of the Starter Kit, and, if selected, the Stampin' Memories add-on, including shipping. They do not include and any applicable state taxes. (Please note that any applicable taxes for the total amount of the Starter Kit and, if selected, Stampin' Memories add-on, price will be added to the first payment.)

Payments Breakdown for the Regular Starter Kit Price (April 1-30, 2009)
Starter Kit Payment Payment Charged* Payment with Stampin' Memories Add-On*
Payment 1 (charged at time kit is entered) $66.34 (+ sales tax) $116.34 (+ sales tax)
Payment 2 (charged around May 15th) $66.33 $66.33
Payment 3 (charged around June 15th) $66.33 $66.33
Total Payment $199.00 $249.00

*Payments indicated are for the cost of the Starter Kit and, if selected, the Stampin' Memories add-on, including shipping. They do not include any applicable state taxes. (Please note that any applicable taxes for the total amount of the Starter Kit and, if selected, Stampin' Memories add-on, price will be added to the first payment.)

Contact me today, via my email deekwlt@aol.com
or via my website http://www.dianneshiozaki.stampinup.net/
Use my password: faithfulstamper


All stamps, paper and inks used are © Stampin' Up!®
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Join My Team!
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the Original Rubber Stamp Convention, Carson, CA

The Original Rubber Stamp Convention in Carson, CA is this weekend!

MARCH 14 & 15, 2009 o Saturday 9 am - 4 pm & Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

Go to www.astampinthehand.com for more info.

LIST OF VENDORS!

Hanko Designs
I Love Rubber Stamps
inky Antics o Judi-Kins, Inc.
Just Imagine
K. Kreations
Magenta
Penny Michelle
Printworks Collection Inc.
Pugnacious
Rubber Stamp Concepts
Stamp Happy Rubber Stamps
Stamp On Over
Stamp Out Cute
Stampers Anonymous
Stampscapes
Studios Blackbird
Sunday International
Taj Of Honolulu
Tattered Angels
Tessler Stamps Co.
The Paper Palette

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, March 14, 2009

10:00-10:30 am
Glimmer Mist Tips & Techniques with Tattered Angels

10:45-11:30 am
Something Old, Something New with Judi-Kins

11:45-12:15 pm
What's new at Magenta

12:30-1:00 pm
"Cool new tools" with Stamp On Over

1:15-1:45 pm
Tattered Angels Glimmer Screen Basics

2:00 pm
ATC Contest - Bring your cards to trade with other Stampers at this time!

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Sunday, March 15, 2009

11:00-11:30 am
Glimmer Mist Tips & Techniques with Tattered Angels

11:45 - 12:30 pm
Something Old, Something New with Judi-Kins

12:45 - 1:15 pm
"Cool new tools" with Stamp On Over

1:30 - 2:00 pm
Tattered Angels Glimmer Screen Basics

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Check out all the booths for special demos and make it and take its as well as special guests like…

Inky Antics: Inky Antics offers wood mounted stamps and clear stamp sets, including whimsical illustrations with a smart and sassy edge. Join us for demos on Gamsol and related products for color pencil blending, as well as the CarlaCraft binding system, pearlescent watercolors, shimmer chalks, and more...the perfect complements to our fun stamp designs.

Stampers Anonymous: Wendy is the creator of studio 490 by Wendy Vecchi, her signature line of rubber stamps for Stampers Anonymous. She is also an exclusive demo artist for Ranger Industries and is a design team member for Maya Road. She travels around the country teaching stamping classes and, in her spare time, makes ART! Also, don't miss the debut of Tim Holtz's latest stamp release and idea-ology products (available in limited quantities), and a free make & take at the booth.

Sunday International demonstrations by Michael Strong and Bindy Lambell

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Go to www.astampinthehand.com for more info.

See you there!


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Pop into a Spring Tea Party!

I was experimenting with the POP up Ball Die and the TEA party Paper...and wow, it is fun, easy to put together, and although it does take some tracing around a template (which I made by using a piece of scratch cardstock) you can decorate your Pop UP ball into anything you want!

Some ideas is a calendar (you will need a teeny one to download to the 'pages'), Photo album with small photos from an event, or, Invitation, or just a pop into Spring card, like this one is!



I assembled the pieces according to the instructions included with the die. Add rubber bands. I used #16 Rubber bands which I had purchased previously from Staples.



You will need to use a card that is at least 6x12 (6x6 folded). When you lay it flat, be sure that the straight edge is lined up with the fold.



So that when it is flat, the card will fold. This shows how you push the ball down, and then you can close the card! I do want to say that I have the layers on the top of the card to reinforce the hole that you have to punch through so you can attach the ball (BE SURE TO PUT THE BRAD IN FIRST BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE BALL! otherwise, it takes finesse and a long nose plier...hint hint!) I also attached the ribbon to the underside, and then covered it with another piece of Pixie Pink cardstock.




All stamps, paper and inks used are © Stampin' Up!®
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Decor Elements

Today I wanted to share the fun ideas that you can do to your boring walls at home! One of the most fun ways to decorate your home is to use Vinyl Wall Decor! Home Decor has Never been easier! You need to check out Stampin' Up!'s Decor Elements line!

it is so easy to apply and easy to remove! You can do it in a day, and it involves NO STAMPING or Paint! You can be your own artist!
Be sure to check out the entire line by clicking on the brochure with the tree above!

AND...on another note: Be sure to place orders for your BIG ITEMS in the catalog before the END of March! First of all, you will want to take advantage of the Sale A Bration and get a FREE stamp set, and also April 1st starts the NEW California State TAX, which is increasing to 9.25%.....

I am sure that 1% won't break your budget on most orders, but if it is a BIG item like the Big Shot, or the Starter kit, you will want to DO IT NOW!


All stamps, paper and inks used are © Stampin' Up!®
For more Stampin' Up!® information, go to www.stampinup.com or Order on my Website --> www.dianneshiozaki.stampinup.net
Join My Team!
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Basketball Girl

I haven't used this set much, but I think mostly because I have to color in, and I have a few customers that really don't like to color! Also, this is a cute set, but I guess if I was making more scrapbook pages, it might be something I would invest in...so why did I buy it? Well, it was on special a few months ago, and I couldn't resist a sale! So, I decided to make a card for my daughter's basketball team coach. I used the colors of the team, Cardinal and Gold, and then realized I should've had the Alphabet set VARSITY! sigh..well, I might just get it, but I will wait until there is more $ for me to get it!




I have to say though, that someone who designed this at Stampin' Up! (and maybe someone who 'proofed' it) doesn't play basketball. There was a line missing from the ball. If you look at my ball, and then the one in the catalog, you will see the missing line! lol oh well!


All stamps, paper and inks used are © Stampin' Up!®
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More CraZy for Cupcakes!

Well, I thought I was all done with cupcakes! In fact, my daughter told me, the same thing....lol, Well, I had to do another one. I was working on one similar on Saturday for a friend, and then this one sort of inspired me to come up with 1 more version! So, this is using a strip of cardstock that is approx 3 1/2" x 11". I scored it in thirds, and then corner rounded the corners. Then I stamped it using the cupcake from the Crazy for Cupcakes in versamark. I also rolled the cupcake wheel and colored it in using markers.






The inside folds,




and then inside is a special gift for a friend..well, it is a used gift card (sorry..but it worked great as a sample idea!)




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Wish List

AT CHA...I saw a new product demo'd. I loved it! It was so easy to use and of course, it was by Crop-a-dile! If you haven't used YOUR Crop-a-dile, then you're missing out on the easiest way to put in eyelets and punch holes! So, knowing how much easier life has been by having a Crop-a-dile, I knew that this product would be a winner too! I (hope) that SU will carry this in their line up since I do like a variety of corner rounders. We used to have a large one, and then a smaller one, with a deeper round corner, and now we have a teeny one with a shallow round tip.

This tool has 2 in 1, of course, and will do 2 different curves on the corner. SO, be looking for it in your craft stores, and maybe if we email Stampin' Up! maybe they will carry it too!

DID YOU SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD 1 HOUR?

oh last night I had a presentation from a nice young lady who was selling Cutco knives. I don't really NEED new knives, but they're such great knives, I broke down and bought some ...sigh..so I really need to sell some more stamps!


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For more Stampin' Up!® information, go to www.stampinup.com or Order on my Website --> www.dianneshiozaki.stampinup.net
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Mini Album Bella Rose

This was one of the items I got at the Scrapbook Expo last month, and I had to get several of them! They were from Melissa Frances, and they were little blank Mini albums! I love that they were small and compact, but the shapes were something of a challenge after I started looking them over.
For this weekend's cupcake class, I wanted to give those in attendance a small gift project to make and also inspire them to come up with some ideas for covering Pre-made books! It is easy, and simple once you see how you can make a cute gift for a friend you cherish!

The inside pages are stamped in Creamy Caramel using the Baroque Motif set. I alternated the spots where I stamped the insides, so that it make the pages already decorated! This book can be used for autographs for a teen, or maybe small snapshots of their friends, or for a friend who just had a Grandbaby....(well, I am not ready for that, and neither are some of my customers, but you get the general idea!) You can even use this book as a sketch book for ideas or a fancy grocery list....I keep wanting to make a permanent grocery list of staple items I buy each week, but haven't gotten around to that yet!

This book is palm size so it easily fits in your bag or purse, and can be carried around.... a small compact pen can be attached to the ribbon which is tied to the spiral spine!


Don't forget to set your clocks Forward tonight!






All stamps, paper and inks used are © Stampin' Up!®
For more Stampin' Up!® information, go to www.stampinup.com or Order on my Website --> www.dianneshiozaki.stampinup.net
Join My Team!
The Starter kit is on sale this month for $169. You will get a free set ($47. value) just for joining this month. (FEB. or MARCH 09)