Springtime Vintage Wreath

Hello Friends,

Today has been the first day I have been in my stamp room all week.  This toothache I have had has just made me so very miserable.  My body was grateful for a chance to rest and I must admit it did feel good to just sit/lay/stand and watch movies. 

With the launch of the Holiday Mini, Stampin' Up! brought us fabulous fabric.  With the launch of the Occasions Mini on January 4th, you will find more fabulous fabric.  The wreath shown above was made using the new "Springtime Vintage" Love it :)  I always look forward to Spring, so making this wreath has got my day off to a good start.

Click here to view the Holiday Mini.  January 3rd is the last day to order from this mini catalog.  If you would like me to mail you an Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalog, please e-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com

Card Kit in the Mail for January - Click Here

December Scrapbook Page Kit in the Mail - Click here

Valentines Class/Kit in the mail - Click here

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Have a wonderful day!

December Scrapbook Kit in the Mail

Hello Friends,

Hard to believe Christmas is over or another year.  I love Christmas and taking photographs has become a hobby of mine.  In years past, I have taken pictures then made pages for the occasion.  This year, however, I did something different.  I made the pages so they were ready to add the pictures to.

The Big Shot makes papercrafting so much easier.  Gone are the days when I used to stamp my letters and hand cut them all individually.  Gone are the days when I used to have to make sure the letters were all lined up as I stamped.  Let me know if you are interested in joining my "Big Shot" club starting January.

Stamp Set: Tags Til Christmas

Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Designer Series Paper: Deck the Halls

Classic Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke

Accessories, Big Shot & Serif Essentials Alphabet, Alphabet Simple Letters & Numbers, Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder, Ornament Punch, Photos Corner Punch, Pearls, Scallop Edge Punch, Linen Thread, Victoria Crochet Trim, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive.

If you are interested in my 'Kit in the Mail' you can pay by paypal, credit card or check.

 Cost - $10 if you live locally

$15 - if kit needs to be mailed.

Next months pages will be "Winter/Snow" themed.

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Have a wonderful day!

 

Utah Divas International Color Challenge #16

Hello Friends,

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.  I suffered (and still am) with a toothache.  Yesterday, I had a Root Canal and the pain is almost unbearable and I have a pretty high tolerance for pain.

Time for another Utah Divas International Color Challenge.  I knew I needed to make some sort of a "Thank You" card for the many people (including Santa - ) who thought of me this Christmas.  One of my customers, Janyce bought me the most wonderful shirt.  She said when she saw it, she thought of me.  Isn't that just sweet.  It had images of London on it.

Here are the colors we were given to work with for this weeks challenge:

I used the "Direct to Paper" technique using the Regal Rose Classic Ink Pad.  This adds some depth and definition to the Very Vanilla Cardstock.  Cannot go wrong with this technique - simply swipe the card stock across the ink pad.

Products used

Stamp Set - Cute and Curly

Card Stock - Soft Suede, Very Vanilla

Ink - Regal Rose. Blushing Bride

Stampin' Write Marker - Soft Suede

Accessories - Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Blushing Bride Ribbon, Stampin' Sponge

Would you like to create a project using this weeks colors?  Be sure to visit http://www.utahdivasinternational.blogspot.com/ to see what the rest of the team came up with.

Card Class/Kit in the Mail for January - Click here for details.

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Have a wonderful day !

Merry Christmas to all of you

Hello Friends,

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU!  I made 100 of these Christmas Cards and believe you me I wish I could send you all one.  Please accept this card (even though it is online) as a Christmas wish to you.

Click here to see the process!

Stamp Set : Come to Bethlehem

Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla
Classic Ink: Soft Suede, Early Espresso
Accessories: Pearls, Big Shot/Top Note Die, Seam Binding: Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla, Decorative Label Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

"Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and all the very best for 2011"

With Love
Max

Reminders for January Classes/Events

Hello Friends,

No doubt you are busy doing last minute things for Christmas.  I wanted to remind you of some of my upcoming events in January. 

January 4th - Come on over and make 12 Wedding Cards (picture above) with envelopes so you are prepared for weddings in 2011.  If you cannot make the class, sign up for a kit/cards in the mail.  Click here for more details.
You can begin ordering from the Occasions Mini Catalog today!!  If you don't have a mini catalog, be sure to let me know and I will mail one to you.

January 8th - Stamp to the MAX team event! We are getting together for a shoebox swap using stamps and products from the upcoming Occasions and Sale-A-Bration mini catalogs.  If you are interested in becoming a Demonstrator or are a member of our team I sure hope you join in.  If you cannot make it, please make sure I receieve your swaps by January 7th.

January 11th-15th - I will be in Nashville, TN for our annual Leadership.

January 18th - Scrapbook Class.  Come and make a 12x12 Double Page Layout for your Winter/Snow pictures.  Cost $10

January 25th - Valentines Class! Purchase the "Love Bundle" either by clicking here or by e-mailing me.  The class is FREE.  You will make a selection of cards and goodies for the 'special someone's' in your life.  Kits in the mail available. Click here for more information.
Sale-A-Bration starts!  If you would like me to mail you a brochure, please let me know.

January 28th-30th - I have been invited to be the guest speaker at Amy Celona's Downline Event in Pennsylvania.

Starting in January - Hostess Club/Marker Club/Big Shot Club.  Please let me know if you would like more information.

PLEASE RSVP for the classes/events you would like to attend.  You can pay by Paypal/Cash/Check/Credit Card. E-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com or call me on 801 897-0429.

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Have a wonderful day!

Utah Divas International Color Challenge #15

Hello Friends,

Time for another 'Utah Divas International Color Challenge'.  Whenever I see pink, I always think of my dear Mom.  It is her favorite color and unlike me who has changed 'favorite colors' over the years, hers has always been PINK.

I have never created a Christmas Card using Pinks so this was a fun challenge. 

Here are the colors we were given to use

I must admit when I saw this picture, it looked so inviting to go take a nap :)

Products used

Stamp Set: Big On Christmas

Card Stock: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink

Ink: Pretty in Pink
Stampin' Write Markers: Pretty in Pink, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive

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Click here to see what the rest of the Design Team came up with.

Please join in!  Would love to see what you come up with.

Have a wonderful day!

 

Card and a gift from a friend

Hello Friends,

When I got back to work from lunch today, there was a small package on my desk.  I opened it to find a beautiful Christmas Card and gift from one of my SAMee's. The very talented Di Gibbs from AZ made them for me.  Di was one of last years Artisan Award winners (and rightfully so :)  Just look at the detail on this card. Di is amazing at watercoloring. This was a real change for me to see 'greens' instead of the traditional 'reds'.

Here is the awesome gift! I am always checking to see what date is what day so this is going to be fabulous for me.  This owl is soooooooooo cute!

From the bottom of my heart Di - THANK YOU for thinking of me.  I love being your SAM :)

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Have a wonderful day!

Deck the Halls and Candy Cane

Hello Friends,

Time is drawing in for the Holiday Mini.  This wonderful fabric, Deck the Halls and Candy Cane is only going to be available until January 3rd.  I made these wreaths for our Gifts for Christmas Stamp Camp and they were a huge hit. 

Simply cut the fabric into strips, alternate them with pieces of ribbon/seam binding and add the fabulous buttons.

Click here to see products that available in our Holiday Mini

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Have a wonderful day!

Wedding Card Class/Kit in the Mail

Hello Friends,

Happy Friday! How would you like to be prepared for those weddings in 2011?  Start the new year off with a card class/kit. (Note - You can use another sentiment if you prefer not to use them for wedding cards)

You will make 12 crisp and elegant cards, as shown above with matching envelopes.

Date: Tuesday January 4th

Time: 6:30pm onwards

Place: My House

Cost: $20 -includes a pack of pearls. Use what you need for the cards, take home the rest.

$15 if :

*You are a member of any of my clubs

*Place an order at the class ($15 or more)

*Invite a friend to the class OR friend buys a kit in the mail

Out of State? Cannot make the class? 

* $15 Kit in the mail (make them in the comfort of your own home)

* $20 Cards in the mail (Cards ready made)

Questions??? - Please e-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com or call me (801) 897-0429

Please sign up before 12/31/10

Filled with Love Promotion - Click here for details

Buy the bundle - enjoy a FREE class either at my home or Kit in the Mail - Click here

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Have a wonderful day!

Clear Mount Stamp Sets for Sale

Hello Friends,

How are you loving the clear mount stamps?  I have 4 Clear mount stamp sets for sale.  They are $15 each (this includes shipping and handling) or $50 for all 4 (this includes shipping and handling).

~Whimsical Words~

~Vintage Labels~

~Good Neighbors~

~Happy Moments~

E-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com if you are interested.  All sets are mounted (for your convenience) but have never been used.

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Have a wonderful day!

 

Filled with Love - Class for January

Hello Friends,

Who doesn't "LOVE" a great promotion?  Starting December 17,2010 (this coming Friday) -January 24, 2011, get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons--a $4.95 value--when you purchase the Filled with Love Bundle. Also included is the Filled with Love Stamp Set (your choice of clear or wood) and the exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper!

Purchase this bundle and you will be invited to a FREE class in January.  If you live out of State or cannot make the class, order the kit online (Or by e-mailing me) and you will receive the directions and pictures of the cards we will be making at the class.

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Have a wonderful day :)

Utah Divas International Color Challenge #14

Hello Friends,

Time for another Utah Divas International Color Challenge.  LOVE this weeks colors - Basic Black, Old Olive, So Saffron, Very Vanilla.

Sneek peek today of a couple of items that are in the upcoming OCCASIONS mini catalog beginning January 4th.  The Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the 'Mom' stamp.  Love them!  (and my Mom of course:)

I sponged the DSP with So Saffron Ink and scrunched it to give it a 'worn-distressed' look.  

I have all my classes planned for Jan-March of next year and am excited to introduce a "Technique Class".  Each month you will learn a new technique, create a card and a sample so you can refer to it when you want to try it home.  Details coming :)

Let's see what the rest of the design team came up with this week. PLEASE play along.  Details by clicking here!

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Have a wonderful day!

A card from Rett and my new SAM :)

Hello Friends,

This card was sent to me by Rett Christensen who happens to be one of Stampin' Up!'s best employees.  He is such a dedicated co-worker and I learn so much from him.  I often wish I had just a quarter of his energy !!!!  Rett was my DBD coach and I shared my goals with him.  One of those goals was to promote to Executive.  Rett didn't forget - and once I achieved the goal, he sent me this card.  I thought it was so sweet of him.  He had every faith in me and knew I would achieve this goal.
Reaching this title has put me once again back into the SAM program.  I am thrilled. (I missed being on the SAM Stampin' Connection.)  My new SAM is Natalie Palmer. (She is not offically known as Palmer yet but soon will be :)  It is a great feeling to be both a SAM and have a SAM.

Check out my desk - Becky one of the SAM's put this together for me!  It made me smile.

I work at the 'bestest' place with the 'bestest' people ever :) 

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Simply Adorned - Last minute gifts

Hello Friends,

Looking for that last minute gift for a loved one, a friend or a co-worker?  Purchase a chain and a charm and receive 4 custom made inserts FREE. 
Presenting Simply Adorned, Stampin' Up!'s all-new line of charms and chains, ready for you to adorn with your personal style.

Charms
Stampin' Up!'s nickel-plated charms feature tempered, beveled glass on front, flat glass on back, and a lobster clasp. The locket-style charm with hinge allows you to easily insert custom artwork. Charms are available in three sizes; the largest charm makes a beautiful Christmas ornament that can become a cherished keepsake.


Chains
The Simply Adorned stainless-steel chain--available in two lengths--features a toggle clasp and exclusive Stampin' Up! charm identifier. The finish coordinates perfectly with the Simply Adorned charms.

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Have a wonderful day!

Build a Blossom Clear Card

Hello Friends,

Are you as happy as I am that today is Friday?  I have so much to do but am happy to start my weekend.

This beautiful card was created and sent to me by the very talented Mary Fish.  I am Mary's Service Account Manager at Stampin' Up! and it is my job to praise my SAMee's when they achieve a goal.  Mary sent me this card to praise me for reaching one of MY goals.

Last month I promoted to 'Executive' in the Stampin' Up! world.  When I got back to work from lunch yesterday, there was a card on my desk.  I thought it was a Christmas Card and was so happy that Mary thought of me reaching my goal......enough to send a card.

Thanks Mary!  That really made my day!

I am busy writing Christmas Cards today but one of my 'things to do' this weekend is to put together my class schedule for the next quarter: Jan-Mar.  I have lots of fun ideas.  If you live in the area and would like me to send you my class schedule, please send me an e-mail to maxstamps@yahoo.com to request it.  I am also planning on my kits in the mail, so if you don't live close by, you can make the projects in the comfort of your own home with step by step directions. (US only).  If you would like to purchase the finished projects, I can mail them anywhere in the world.

Only a few weeks left to order products from the Holiday Mini.  Click here to take a look.  Starting January 4th, you can order from the Occasions Mini (The set and punch and paper that Mary used for her card shown above are all in this fun-filled mini.)  If you would like me to reserve you a copy, please let me know and I will mail one to you.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

Annual Team Christmas Dinner 2010

Hello Friends,

Last night - totally awesome!  It was our Team Christmas Dinner.  We met at Applebees and simply had a FUN night, chatting, laughing, sharing secrets :), eating etc. 

We had show 'n' tell and it was great to see so many wonderful ideas.  We also had a great gift exchange.  We each brought either a handmade or store bought gift and put our names into a box (Thanks to Pat, she had her cards in a box for show 'n' tell).

Each person drew a name out the box and whoever's name was on the paper gave us the gift they had made/bought.

The lovely Laura drawing the first name :)

Here are a few of the gifts we made/bought for our exchange.  I let the girls know they could keep or trade their gift if the other gal was willing.  NOBODY wanted to trade their gift :)

I bought everyone in my downline (yes all levels) a pack of either Rhinestones or Pearls...their choice.  If you are one of my out of state gals or you didn't attend last night, please let me know your choice and I will get them in the mail to you :)

I am so grateful to Shelli Gardner, Co-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up! for starting such a marvelous company and for sticking it out through the thick and the thin! I have met so many wonderful people because of this company and many are my closest friends.

Thanks to my team - YOU are the best.

Next month we are getting together for a shoebox swap.  If you would like to join our team, e-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com or call 801 897-0429.

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Have a wonderful day!