New Blog Look - Leave a cooment to be entered into a drawing

Hello Friends,

How do you like the look of my new blog?  I am so happy with it. Leave a comment on the new look and you will be entered into a drawing.  If your name is drawn, you will receive a $10 Gift Certificate.  You will be able to choose something from the new Idea Book & Catalog. :)   Reedemable in July.
Winner will be chosen on Tuesday July 6th.

I am so thrilled with Stampin' Up!'s new core colors. They are THE bomb.  I love them all - Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist and Crumb Cake (formerly known as Kraft).

My Mom goes back to England on Monday - My reasoning for not joining in the Utah Divas International Saturday Sketch Challenge.  I will be back in full swing next Saturday. To check out what my friends came up with this week - Click here.

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Have a wonderful day!

Card Class/Cards in the Mail

Hello Friends,

Every last Tuesday of the month, I hold card classes at my house.  We make 10 great cards with matching envelopes.  This card was made at one of my previous classes.

If you live in the Salt Valley area, be sure to sign up.  If you would prefer the cards made up for you and mailed to you, e-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com

What:    Everyday Card Class with envelopes

When:   Tuesday July 27th

Where:   My House

Time:     7:30pm

Cost:     $15 - If you place an order at the class, bring a friend or are a member of my hostess club, the cost will be $10.

RSVP by calling 801 897-0429 or e-mail maxstamps@yahoo.com

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Have a wonderful day!

Happy New Stampin' Up! Year !

Hello Friends,

Thank you to those of you who e-mailed me to let me know you were missing my blog postings.  Things got way busy here and some of the things I love to do the most were put on the back burner.
Today, Stampin' Up! unveils their new Idea Book & Catalog.  It is absolutely beautiful.  A plethora of projects, samples, goodies, new colors etc.  You are just going to love it.  I have plenty of catalogs here so if you are wanting one, please let me know and I will get one mailed out to you.  If you live close enough, you are welcome to come pick one up.  If you simply cannot wait, click here to download it from our website.

Lots of fun things happening this year.  Be sure to sign up for one of my Hostess Clubs.  Scrapbooking Classes and Card Classes.  Click here to see my calendar for July.  E-mail me at maxstamps@yahoo.com to sign up for the ones you would like.

Be sure to let me know if you have any questions.

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Have a wonderful day!

Fun Event - Don't miss it :)

Hello Friends,

This is going to be such a fun event - You won't want to miss it.  There will be lots of things for sale at fabulous prices, including (but not only): Stamp Sets, Card Stock, Inks, Ink Refills, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Ribbon, Buttons, Simply Scrappin' Kits, Office Supplies, Storage and bags.  All retired Stampin' Up! products.

IF you have ever ordered Stampin' Up! products from me, you are in for a treat!! For every $75 that you spend at the sale, you will receive a Gift Certificate for $25 to spend in the new catalog.

I have several baskets that will be raffled.  Here is how you can win! *You don't have to be present to win*.

Bring a friend - 2 Tickets (Your friend will receive 2 tickets also)
Sign up for any of my upcoming classes - 3 Tickets
Join one of my Hostess Clubs - 5 Tickets
Host a workshop or a Chicks 'n' Chocolate night - 10 Tickets
Sign up to become a Demonstrator 20 Tickets - YES 20 Tickets PLUS a ticket for the chance to win a *BIG SHOT* 



Place an order:
Up to $15 - 1 Ticket
$15 - $20 - 2 Tickets
$20 - $35 - 4Tickets
$35 - $50 - 6 Tickets
$50 - $75 - 8 Tickets
$75 - $100 - 10 Tickets
$100 plus - 15 Tickets PLUS a ticket for the chance to win a *BIG SHOT*

Be sure to let me know if you have any questions.  Let your friends know about this - Send them this link. 
Tell them to e-mail me to let me know you sent this to them and you will receive an extra 2 Raffle tickets when you arrive at the event.

Questions - Call or e-mail me for more details.

DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT - IT IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!

Have a wonderful day!

$99 Starter Kit Promotion

Hello Friends,

Whether you just love to craft, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, Stampin' Up! is a great opportunity for you. And from June 1-30, 2010, you can start your own Stampin' Up! business for just $99 with the special Mini Starter Kit!


The Mini Starter Kit--valued at over $180--contains the items listed below; while all items are recommended, you can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

•Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount)

•I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear-mount)

•Clear-Mount Block C

•Homemade single stamp*

•Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")

•Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")*

•Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

•Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad*

•Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad

•Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad

•Basic Black 1/8" taffeta ribbon*

•Color Coach*

•SNAIL Adhesive

*Sneak peek items!

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the same business supplies that are in the standard Starter Kit (please note: no alternative selections can be made for business items). Contents are listed below:

•Getting Started DVD

•Getting Started Guide

•Guest Invitation Postcards (100)

•2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (8)*

•Summer Mini Catalog (8)

•To My Hostess Envelopes (10)

•Recruit Folders (5)

•Recruit Brochures (20)

•Hostess Brochures (20)

*New demonstrator who join Stampin' Up! in June, you will receive a free box of 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalogs during the first part of July.

Contact me today - only a few days left to sign up for just $99

Have a wonderful day!

Scrapbooking Page - DAD

Hello Friends,

Our Father's day class was so fun.  I love to make new friends and it was great to have some new people join us.  While everyone was busy making their brag books, I made this scrapbook page.

I cut out the DAD letters using the Big Shot and the Serif Essentials Alphabet die. I punched out the stars and added some ribbon. The rest - stickers and Card Stock from the Simply Scrappin' Kit.  All ready to add pictures and journaling.

Be sure to sign up for my Scrapbooking Club beginning July if you haven't already.  Kits in the mail are available if you are unable to attend.

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Have a wonderful day!

Utah Divas International - Saturday Sketch Challenge

Hello Friends,

Time for another sketch with Utah Divas International.  Here is this weeks sketch.

It is amazing how quickly 3 months pass.  My Mom flew to the US on April 13th and flies home July 5th.  With her on my mind, here is what I came up with.

This card shows ALL the new core colors that will be available beginning July 1.

Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Early Espresso and Crumb Cake.

I am so excited to have these colors in our color palette now.  A very refreshing and much needed change :)

I used the Messages for Mom set and the Lattice Embossing Folder for texture along with the 3 flower punch and gold brads. The MOM sentiment was stamped using the lucious Cherry Cobbler ink.

Click here to pre-order your new Idea Book & Catalog

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Let's see what Ruthie came up with for this weeks challenge

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

Have a wonderful weekend :)

Inspiration Challenge Cards

Happy Friday Friends !

Yesterday I posted an Inspiration Challenge.  Here are some interpretations of the challenge.

Robin Merriman

Carol Marbach

Elizabeth Harris

Katy Zamer

Maria Williams

Love these cards......Love the ideas.  Thanks for sharing your creativity with us girls.

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Have a wonderful day!

Inspiration Challenge #1

Hello Friends,

One of my great friends, Maria Williams from Katy, TX shares an inspiration challenge with us every week.  Here is your inspiration for this week.

I have a stamp set to give away :) 

If you would like a chance to win, send your entry to maxstamps@yahoo.com I will post all entries here. 

What do you see when you look at this picture?  Create a card, send it in and you could win the stamp set.

Good Luck!

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Have a wonderful day

Team Meeting Part II - Make 'n' Take, Product Tip

Hello Friends,

My upline, Sheila had a fabulous make 'n' take planned for us at our meeting, Monday evening.  She had put together a 'BIG SHOT' book with all the dies for the Big Shot.  She spent hours cutting out the dies for all who were at the meeting.  I was amazed at all the hard work.  Thank you Sheila ;)  I am looking forward to taking mine to my workshops, classes and events.

I shared my business tip - click here to see the post and Elisabeth (who is Cindy Petersen's downline) shared the project tip with us.

Have you ever noticed the 'Wood Sheets' in the Catalog?  If you have ever wondered what to make with them or even what to do with them, you are in for a nice treat. Take a look at what Elisabeth shared with us. Thank you Elisabeth.

Texture Cuts Wood Sheets 116309 Price: $9.95

These sheets of ultra-thin birch add a refreshing and unusual texture to your projects. They're made of real wood that's thin enough to cut with the Big Shot or our Craft & Rubber scissors.

■ Very thin birch with paper backing
■ Four sheets of 5-3/4" x 13-3/4" wood
■ Can be stamped or heat embossed

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Have a wonderful day!