Hostess gift

I am going crazy with altered composition books. Since I have quite a few parties coming up, I thought they would make great hostess gifts!
What do you think so far?

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Don't miss out on this offer! ***FREE Designer Series Paper***

This is one sweet deal from Stampin' Up!. I have been stocking up on this paper like crazy. Since school is back in session (or soon will be), winter will be here in a flash and I will be a scrapbooking madwoman, this offer is simply the best! I am planning out classes for all occasion cards, HOLIDAY cards, scrapbooking and Holiday gifts as well. This offer makes it possible for me to really showcase all of our new Designer Paper along with (my favorite) textured paper. Please check out my website for classes, available party dates (this is a GREAT time to host a get-together with friends) and don't forget to look at the projects page.

A gift from the Summer Mini Catalog

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I saw this adorable card created by "stampingfordummies" and I had to take the basic idea from the card for my version. The Summer mini catalog has such a variety of new sets, papers and accessories that range from nautical to spring flowers. As always, the first 2 things on my wish list are paper and punches. I love, love, love to stamp on our Designer Series Paper and the punches make it so easy to finish off a project in style.
Check out the mini on my website at www.jackiehoward.stampinup.net
or call me at 303-908-8504 to get a copy all to yourself.

Are you ready???

July 1st marks the beginning of the new Stampin' Up! Year!!!

A new Idea Book and Catalog, an AWESOME new Hostess Plan, the stamps, embellishments.......I have to admit, I love it all ;)
The new Designer Paper is so varied this year, we have very manly to frilly doilies to choose from.
The Big Shot dies are so fun and don't forget the punches, woo-hoo!
I will have a sneak peek for you tomorrow........

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No, I have not fallen in a deep, black hole......LOL

Hi all, thanks for your patience while I get this blog back on track. We are fixing up our house to put on the market soon (why do most people make the house beautiful before they sell it?). So I have been caught up with packing, painting, staining......the list is endless. However, I am redirecting some of my energies to my Stampin' Up! career, my wonderful customers and (YEA) myself.

I just can't bring myself to pack my Stampin' Up! stuff, my scrapbooking stuff (which is really the very same as #1) or my Designer Series Paper. I just received my sneak peek package that will be in the NEW CATALOG in July and I have to tell you.....well, WOW is really all I can say right now.....Just WOW! I have already planned out a page that will feature my new goodies and hope to have that picture posted very, very soon!

***Just a reminder, our Sale-A-Bration event is ending March 31, 2011***
For every $50 order (merchandise total), you get to pick out your own freebie! Check out the details on my website at www.jackiehoward.stampinup.net, you can call me anytime at 303-908-8504 to place an order (if by some miracle, I am sleeping, just leave a message) OR you can order online at http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/CategoryPage.aspx?categoryID=497&cid=64, just make sure you designate me as your Demonstrator to get the lowest cost. That way you get even more for your dollar! 

I LOVE Sale-A-Bration....and you will too 

Inspired: Frame using Retired Designer Series Paper

I made this frame using up some of my retired stash of Designer Series Paper, some our awesome (no, really, it is awesome!) textured paper, a chipboard flower covered in craft ink and Iridescent Ice embossing powder,  a retired punch (BoHo Blossoms), some white ribbon and our Rhinestones in the middle of the flowers.  I made it for my niece, Tracy who is a fantastic artist/painter. The frame has tons of sparkle in it, but that doesn't seem to show up in the picture at all. The flower itself is ALL SPARKLE and the colors just flow together so nicely. I love that all of our products coordinate together, stamps, punches, colors, well, EVERYTHING! It makes putting together a project fast, easy and fun......what could be better?

1st Sample...What do you think?

As promised, this is my 1st sample of possible choices. It was an easy card to put together so it lends itself well to a mass production. It's not my usual Christmas card, I am a glitter (actually, anything shiny) kind of girl. I think I am going to that style tomorrow just for some variety in my choices. Let me know what you think.

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FREE SHIPPING *FREE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

Now that I am "officially" in my 10th year as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I am offering FREE SHIPPING on any $50+ order. ***OR*** you can book a party before Dec 31, 2010 and receive not only free shipping on your personal hostess order but I will personally give you a free package of Designer Series paper, your choice (up to an $11.95 value). So, let me recap what you get when you book a party ($150 merchandise total) with me before Dec 31st, You will receive a level 1 Hostess Only gift (your choice), $15 in free merchandise, free shipping on your personal order AND a package of Designer Series Paper (your choice, up to $11.95). WOW, that is a deal! I do have a couple of dates available in Nov and December, but if none of those work for you, call me at 303-908-8504 and we can work out a date that's good for both of us!

"Treasure" Protector

Penny, my personal guard dog

My dog, Penny, loves it when I get a UPS delivery from Stampin' Up! I think she really loves our new Designer Paper and all of the new accessories!!! Or, maybe it's the awesome stamp sets....the clear mounted ones are her favorites. Wait, what is she telling me? NO WAY, she's only in the protecting business for the dog treats from Dan, the UPS man??? Ahhh, good help is SO hard to find. ; )

Designer Series Paper---It doesn't get better then this!

I just got this new Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! of course! It's amazing. It comes in all white with the designs built right into them. You can use the brayer, sponges, sprays, well, tons of ways to make this paper totally your own. I actually saw this paper used on the Stampin' Up! Website by the talented Lauri Ingram (on the Demonstrator side) that was also used in a Heritage layout. That layout was done in browns, gold and greens; it was beautiful.
My layout is of our Grandmother, Delores. She was a colorful woman so I thought a colorful background was appropriate. I also misted this layout with our new Smooch Spray (available in out Summer Mini Catalog), it adds a bit of bling without detracting from the picture. I hope that you can see the detail of the flourishes in the paper, it is so elegant. The paper is so versatile too, it makes great cards and home decor.....I think I'm formulating a new class as I speak. You'll want to check my website at www.jackiehoward.stampinup.net to see what I've come up with.