I am BACK IN BUSINESS.....

Hi all, after a long 6 months of life changes, moves and a roller coaster ride, I am back in business. I am in the process of updating my available party dates, planning out super fun Holiday projects for all new classes and completing my new Hostess Only workshop gifts. You will be seeing all new cards, 3-D projects and yes, our new MDS2 (My Digital Studio 2) scrapbook pages. I just installed MDS2 on my computer so I am looking forward to making scrapbook pages, calendars and maybe even cards (gulp). Thanks to all of you that have been there for me through these last couple of months. I really do appreciate all of the calls, cards and support that I have received. I am looking forward to the future, to the possibilities and to meeting many more stamping friends :) Visit me at www.jackiehoward.stampinup.net

Just for You Card

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This is one of the make and takes I had my new friends do at Jane's party last Friday. I think they really liked this project. It used the Big Shot Tulips Embossing folder, ribbon and rhinestones of course. I must admit that I was a little rusty since it's been a while since I did a live workshop, but it reminded me why I love this job. It's all about connecting with people, new friends, food and stamping! How could it be better then that?

Limited time only

I am offering some extra special Hostess Only gifts in Sept and October. If you book a party with me before I ask you, you can choose any altered book that I have available. I have 10 to choose from right now. But that # is going down with every party that is scheduled. So hurry now to set a date, choose a book and you'll receive it at your party!

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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.

How can I get a free Idea Book & Catalog?

Just invite a few friends and relatives over for an evening out and I'll supply a truck load of stamping, ideas, a FREE CATALOG and.....a NEW HOSTESS plan. I am scheduling parties right now for July, August and September. So don't miss out on this opportunity to be the first to wow your friends.
Call me at 303-908-8504 to schedule a party date now.
Together, you & I can plan out the perfect party for you and your friends!

MoJo Monday challenge

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I stumbled across this sketch in another blog and I couldn't resist the layout on this sketch. I think it would be a great scrapbook layout also. Hmmmm, maybe I'll use this layout to finish up that page I stated back in April of my daughter!
I don't know if you can really see all that is on this card, but I used our pearls on the side of the card and on the petals of the flower. It adds an elegant flair without being too over the top. If I had not already packed my pastels away, I would have dotted some color on the flower and the leaves.

3 times the fun

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I have been using our newest Big Shot embossing folder on every piece of scrap cardstock I can find. It amazes me that one folder can look so different on every color and you should see it on vellum, lovely!

The first step in a scrapbook page

I had this card front in my "treasure" drawer made with a Stampin' Up! embossing folder. Then I found this sweet picture of my daughter, Amy and since I am in the scrapbooking frame of mind....I thought together they made a great start to a wonderful page :)
I used the new Four Frames stamp set (that is SNEAK PEEK of what's coming up in the new catalog in July) to put the date of the picture, but, sigh, I have packed away my photo safe pens and markers.
So I have to put a sticky note on the back of the frame until I can unpack my stuff.

I did want to remind you that you too can get this set and some marvelous new DSP called Paisley Petals for only a $25 order until April 30.

Please check out all of the details on my website at WWW.jackiehoward.stampinup.net or call me at 303-908-8504.

Hurry, time is running out!!!!

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And you thought I was kidding....

This is how my office looks right now. I have a small walk way and boxes full of wonderful treasures just waiting to be unpacked again. Of course, now I have this incredible surge of scrapbooking creativity. I see possible layouts in everything I glance at.....I need
To buy a sketchbook so I don't lose any ideas in this move. ;)

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Happy New Year!

I don't usually make resolutions for the New Year but I am making an exception this year. This is the year I go from a "hobby" Demonstrator to a "business" Demonstrator. I have been job hunting for the last 6 to 8 months and I haven't been able to find a position that offers the benefits and opportunities that my very own Stampin' Up! Business allows me. Don't get me wrong, there are some great jobs out there......and for every 1 position there are 1or 2 hundred qualified people applying for it. I may not have a degree, but I love stamping, scrapbooking and, well, anything to do with Stampin' Up! I love getting together with all of you, doing a couple of stamping projects, laughing and just having a great time.
When I think of it.......I already have my "perfect" job.
So, now I'd like to thank all of my wonderful friends, family and the best customers in the world for helping me see the light. Bless you all!

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Distressed Title Page

I used our new stencil to apply White craft ink and then Iridescent Ice to emboss the stenciled image
I used Soft Suede and black ink to distress the edge of the name definition. I then added 3 of our rhinestones.....To give it a really aged look I sprayed some Silver Smooch spray......LOVE IT!!!!!!

I do not know why Blogger is rotating this picture, it has happened before. So, please be patient and I'll figure this out asap! Thanks!!!

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Are You Ready for the Holidays???

I can't believe that the Holidays are upon us already! I have started planning my Christmas cards and hand stamped gifts and I can hardly wait to get started on them. I have stamped 6 different Christmas cards so far for my upcoming 1st Annual Christmas Event on Oct. 9 for the first stage of the event and then we'll finish up the event on Oct. 23rd. I plan on having at least a dozen cards for people to come look at on the 9th, then they choose which card(s) they want to make, pay for just those cards and then I will order all the the supplies. Then, on the 23rd of Oct, everyone returns and we spend a couple of hours putting all the cards together....a big stamping party!!! If you are interested in this event, please let me know asap at 303-908-8504 or e-mail me at stampingjackflash1@msn.com.
I haven't even started playing with all of our new stuff, like our new FABRIC!!! The Glitter Brads are a favorite of mine already, nothing like a shiny bling to dress up a card or scrapbook page.
And the new embossing folders and snowflake die for our Big Shot, WOOOO-HOOOOO! Those babies just make you feel like creating a blizzard of projects, they REALLY DO! I will have some precious time tomorrow to play, so I'll be uploading some sneak-peeks tomorrow (I don't plan on showing all of the card, you'll just have to drop by my house on the 9th to see the finished card!!). I hope to see you on the 9th, don't forget to let me know you'll be coming over ; )

I really do love our new stamp set, Notably Ornate. I put this card together using the Big Shot for the polka-dot background, punch for the edge, I did spend a little time cutting out the bird, but all in all, a very easy card. This set lends itself well to black and white contrasting cards. I'm playing with that as we speak, I do wish we had a punch for the more intricate stamps (are you listening, Stampin' Up!???). Since all of our products are designed to coordinate with each other.....
Well, a girl can wish, can't she?

"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. ; )

I was "Framed"....

Sounds like a newspaper title, so, guess what? I used our new Newsprint Designer Paper to create this beautiful frame and the best part....I only spent 1/2 hour on it, excluding finding the right photos and then printing them. It has a really urban feel to it, but there's a bit of a BoHo feeling to it also . I really like the musical note side along with the other side that features a world map. I have to tell you the picture just doesn't do the frame justice. It is totally WOW in person. By the way, those are photos of my children even though I don't feel old enough to have any that grown up yet. You simply have to check this new paper out!

Something other then a brown card-LOL

I just wanted to show you all that I really do cards that are NOT made with a brown card base. It's funny isn't it? I don't know about anyone else but I tend to use (wear) the same colors all of the time. I am giving myself a challenge to use a new color for the next 10 projects I do....I wish I could promise that with my clothes selection, but I just don't see that happening. That said, I do love these new colors of ours. And the stamps and accessories......WOO-HOO! If I could just find a way to incorporate those colors and goodies into my wardrobe, well, I'll be working on that. I used the "Presto" Designer Paper with chalks on this card and our new lace ribbon and a punch, of course!

Ice Cream Social was Yummy!

Thanks to all that dropped by! I was so happy to see the variations on the original make & take. It's always amazing to see how many different cards can come out of one template design. I am posting the original make & take for all to see, so feel free to CASE as you see fit.  I can see that I need to brush up on my photography skills when trying to capture the beauty of a card with bling. I used markers to color the flowers and stems, rhinestones for bling and, punches of course!  I also had a selection of samples using our new Newsprint Designer Series Paper....LOVE that paper! I'll be posting more of those pictures later. See you all soon! **I just realized that I use a lot of brown.....gotta change that up, especially since I have SO MANY new colors to choose from.

"Presto" Designer Series Paper card

I made this card for my brother-in-law today using the new "Presto" paper....I LOVE that paper!!!
I sponged the Presto paper with Wild Wasabi and then spayed it with Vanilla Smooch spray, I did use a retired set because he is very into antique cars (not the really cool motorcycle stamp we have now). The spray just makes it shine, a wonderful touch that doesn't overwhelm the look of the card. I am going to use this technique in my "Presto" Paper class scheduled in July, it is such a WOW effect.