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The Top 3 Things I Love About Being a Stampin' Up! Business Owner

There are so many things to love about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!!  I could go on and on....but I will tell you my Top 3!!

#3 - Creating IS my job (and a tax write off!) - Yes, I have to create as a part of my work.  I love that I get to do something I LOVE, share it with others and call it work!

#2 - Flexibility - I work my business WHEN I want and HOW I want.  I set my own goals that work for my family and I, and I work my business when it works for my family!!

And the #1 thing I love

about being a Stampin' Up! Business Owner....

 

#1 - THE PEOPLE!!

I've said it before and will continue to...I am so blessed by all of the people in my life because of my Stampin' Up! Business!!

From my clients...

 

 

to my Icy Inkers downline team....

 

 

to fellow demonstrators who I have met over the years....

 

to Stampin' Up! Co-founder and CEO, Shelli Gardner....

 

THE PEOPLE ARE MY #1 FAVORITE THING

ABOUT BEING A STAMPIN' UP! BUSINESS OWNER!!

 

Are you interested in becoming

a Stampin' Up! Business Owner??

 

Until May 31st,

you will receive an

additional $30 in catalog product of your choice

with your Demonstrator Starter Kit!

Join for just $99

and receive $155 in catalog merchandise of your choice

and $60 in business supplies!!

 

Get More Information

About Becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

Please, CONTACT ME, if you have any questions about being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator or would like to receive some information in the mail.

 

Retirement Party Ends This Friday!!

Stampin' Up!

Retirement Party!

(Extended!) Ends MAY 24, 2013

And you could WIN the hostess benefits!!

 

Don't miss your chance to order

your favorite products from the Retired Lists. 

View Retiring Stamps

View Retiring Accessories

Retiring Accessories are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!

 

ORDER ONLINE NOW

and use Hostess Code:76UB9RDX

 and you will join the party!!

Don't use this code if your merchandise totals $150 or more!

Take the hostess shopping dollars for yourself!

 

Whether you want Button Buddies stamp set....

 

The French Foliage stamp set....

 

or the Fancy Favors Die for the Big Shot,

Get them NOW before they are gone forever!!

Retirement Party Details:

All orders using this code will be entered into the drawing. 

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:

**1 winner will receive the $25 FREE MERCHANDISE SHOPPING SPREE if the orders for April 23-May 24,2013 total $150 - $199.

OR

**2 or more winners will split the $30 or more FREE MERCHANDISE SHOPPING SPREE (see hostess chart in the catalog) when orders for April 23-May 24,2013 total above $200

1 or more winners will get to select a 1/2 price item if the total of all orders is over $400

If you are ordering $150 or more, please DO NOT USE THE CODE.. please select all the hostess benefits for yourself!

**Enter Hostess Code in the box in the bottom left corner of your shopping screen before you check out.** 

Contact Me with any questions.

Thanks so much!!

Love a Tree Day - Lovely As A Tree!

In honor of Love a Tree Day (today, May 16th) - I thought I would share a project created with Stampin' Up!'s Lovely As A Tree stamp set! 

 

The colors are Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and Old Olive.  The top Early Espresso panel has the woodgrain texture from the Woodgrain Embossing Folder.  A bit of Linen Thread is wrapped around for fun.

 

 

The Lovely As A Tree stamp set is so beautiful and is a classic for sure.  First released in 2001, this stamp set is a great choice for masculine cards.  You just can't beat great lines!

And, it will be back in the NEW 2013-2014 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog!  Yep, it continues to be a favorite!

Did you request your copy of the NEW 2013-2014 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog??  I mail it to your FREE!!

I Want A

2013-2014 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog

If you are a new client to me, please include your name, mailing address and a contact phone number.  I will give you a quick call, we'll chat and your catalog will be on it's way!!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Go Love a Tree today!  I love these trees....

Yes, I originally come from the land of the Redwoods -  Humboldt County, California!  I miss seeing these beautiful giants!

Have a great day!

 

Technique - Textured Glimmer Paper

Have you ever tried Textured Glimmer Paper on your projects?  Now, I know Stampin' Up!'s Glimmer Paper is beautiful all on it's own.  But, when you run it through the Big Shot with one of our Textured Impressions Embossing Folders - WOW!  It adds a whole new dimension.

 

This Champagne Glimmer Paper has the the Elegant Lines texture added.  So pretty though, I know the photo just can't do it justice.

 

This Bordering on Romance card has Silver Glimmer Paper that has the Square Lattice Texture added. 

 

Glimmer Paper adds so much fun to your projects!!  And you will continue to see it in the NEW 2013-2014 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog!

Did you request your free catalog from me yet??  I would love to send you a copy.  Email me your request by clicking the link below:

Send Me a FREE

2013-2014 Stampin' Up! Catalog Please!!

If you are new to me, please include your mailing address and a phone number where I can reach you.  I will give you a quick phone call, we'll chat, and your catalog will go postal!

Have a great day!!

 

Shop Online for Stampin' Up! project supplies!

STAMPS:

Artistic Etchings (RETIRING) -118517W/120573C

Creative Elements - 122645W/122647C

CARD STOCK AND PAPER:

Very Vanilla - 101650

Early Espresso -119686

Calypso Coral -122925

Soft Suede -115318

Champagne Glimmer Paper - 127885

INK:

Calypso Coral -126983

Early Espresso - 126974

Soft Suede - 126978

ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS:

Big Shot Die Cutting Machine -113439

Elegant Lines Embossing Folder - 119277

Antique Brads - 117273

Punch, 1 3/4" Circle - 119850

Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Cirlcle - 118874

Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon - 122976

 

Shop Online for Stampin' Up! project supplies!

STAMPS:

Bordering On Romance (RETIRING) - 125480W/125482C

CARD STOCK AND PAPER:

Whisper White -100730

Basic Black -121045

So Saffron -105118

Silver Glimmer Paper - 124005

INK:

StazOn Jet Black - 101406

Lucky Limeade Marker -123002

Raspberry Ripple Marker - 126856

So Saffron Marker -119700

Blender Pens - 102845

ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS:

Big Shot Die Cutting Machine -113439

Square Lattice Embossing Folder - 119976

3/16" Corner Punch -119871

Scallop Trim Border Punch -118402

Raspberry Ripple Stitched Satin Ribbon - 126845

Lucky Limeade Desinger Printed Brad - 122940

Masculine Monday - Need for Speed

Here is a clean and simple masculine card featuring the Need for Speed stamp set.  This stamp set is my current "go to" for masculine cards and....it's retiring!!  *sniff*

 

The card also features three retiring colors: Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue and River Rock.

The splatter effect was done using a Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Marker and our Color Spritzer Tool - also retiring!

 

Don't miss ordering these and your other favorite retiring Stampin' Up! products before May 31st!!

View Retiring Stamps List

View Retiring Accessories List

Plus, you get in on my Retirement Party when you place your Online Order!!

Check Out Retirement Party Details

Be sure to use the RETIRMENT PARTY HOSTESS CODE!!

I created this card for my son, Wyatt's, 12th birthday in April. 

Here's Wyatt, front and center, surrounded by his awesome friends!  Love these boys.

Happy Monday to you!

Petal Card Double Punch Envelope & A GIVEAWAY!

Don't you just love the little envelope you can create using the Petal Card Double Punch?!  So cute and fun!

On this card I created a mini envelope and then inserted a mini card!  The tiny stamped images come from the Tiny Tags stamp set.

 

Paper Piercing and sponged Whisper White Ink were added around the edges of the Not Quite Navy card stock.

Lots of retiring product on this card:

• Petal Card Double Punch - retiring
• Tiny Tags stamp set - retiring
• Not Quite Navy and River Rock colors - retiring

Be sure to check out the retiring lists:

• 2013 Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamps
• 2013 Stampin' Up! Retiring Accessories

Then place your order as a part of my Retirement Party!  Win the hostess shopping dollars!!

 

OOH, here is something else fun....

 I'm giving away a Fancy Friends Card Kit over on my Facebook Page on Friday, May 10th!!

Just come over and LIKE my Jill Stamps Facebook Page and you are entered!!  Woot!!

Have a great day!

 

 

Mother's Day Card Sayings and Quotes

Are you looking for that perfect sentiment for your Mother's Day card creations? 

Let me walk you through the current 2012-2013 Stampin' Up! Annual and 2013 Spring Catalogs and give you some ideas of stamp sets you can use!

 

• "Thanks So Much" - Oh, Hello, pg. 4 Spring Catalog

• "You're Such An Amazing Mother" - Amazing Family, pg. 7 Spring Catalog

• "Queen For A Day" - You Rule, pg. 8 Spring Catalog

• "You're Unforgettable" - Henry Says, pg. 15 Spring Catalog

• "Happy Day", "Love" and "#1" - Ciao, Baby!, pg. 16 Spring Catalog

• All Sayings - Feel Goods, pg. 21 Spring Catalog

• "Lucky" - pg. 24 Spring Catalog - "Lucky" to Have a great mom

• "Just for You" & "Thinking of You" - A Little Greeting, pg. 25 Spring Catalog

• "I Love You" - Cross My Heart, pg. 26 Spring Catalog

• "Blowing Wishes Your Way" - Wishes Your Way, pg. 33 Spring Catalog

• "Adoption is when a baby grows in its mother's heart instead of her tummy." - Cuddles & Kisses, pg. 33 Spring Catalog

• "Giving thanks for God's Gift of Love and the Joy we share through Christ the Lord." - Come to Bethlehem, pg. 20  Annual Catalog

• "Peace Joy Happiness" - Rejoicing with You, pg. 21 Annual Catalog

• "Hope today finds you feeling as loved as you really are." - You Are Loved, pg. 24 Annual Catalog

• All Sayings - Wonderful Mother, pg. 26 Annual Catalog

• "World's Greatest" - World's Greatest, pg. 32 Annual Catalog

• "Best" - Blue Ribbon, pg. 33 Annual Catalog

• "You're Amazing" - You're Amazing, pg. 33 Annual Catalog

• "Thanks for Your Support" - For the Birds, pg. 34 Annual Catalog

• "Sending You Love" - Easy Events, pg. 34 Annual Catalog

• "Thanks for Car-ing" - Road to Happiness, pg. 37 Annual Catalog

• "Thinking of You" - Embellished Events, pg. 40 Annual Catalog

• "Especially For You" - Made for You, pg. 44 Annual Catalog

• "Thanks a Bunch" - Kidoodles, pg. 50 Annual Catalog

• "A Little Treat for Someone So Sweet" - Got Treats, pg. 51 Annual Catalog

• "My thoughts are free to go anywhere, but it's surprising how many times they head in your direction." - Lean on Me, pg. 52 Annual Catalog

• "God Bless You" - Crosses of Hope, pg. 55 Annual Catalog

• "24-7" - Pretty Postage, pg. 57 Annual Catalog

• "Just for You" - Tea Shoppe, pg. 57 Annual Catalog

• "Happy Dirtday" - I Dig You, pg. 69 Annual Catalog (for those mom's who want to spend the day in the garden)

• "All I want for you is the best of everything" - Best of Everything, pg. 76 Annual Catalog

• "Just for You" - Just Believe, pg. 77 Annual Catalog

• "With Love" - Field Flowers, pg. 78 Annual Catalog

• "Your kindness makes such a difference" - Blooming with Kindness, pg. 87 Annual Catalog

• "Blessings" - Take Care, pg. 91 Annual Catalog

• "We meet no ordinary people in our lives. C.S. Lewis" - Summer Solstice, pg. 93 Annual Catalog

• "So Grateful" - Apothecary Art, pg. 102 Annual Catalog

• "For You" and "Heartfelt" - Layered Labels, pg. 103 Annual Catalog

• "Love" - Lovely LIttle Labels, pg. 105 Annual Catalog

• "XOXO" - Hoop La La, pg. 111 Annual Catalog

• "For You" - Elements of Style, pg. 113 Annual Catalog

• "Sincere, True, Kind, Caring, Sweet, Wise, Happy, Loved" - Decorate a Daisy, pg. 115 Annual Catalog

• "Treat yourself like your own best company." - Creative Elements, pg. 126 Annual Catalog

• "Celebrate Today" - Perfectly Penned, pg. 132 Annual Catalog

• "Happy Mother's Day" - Teeny Tiny Wishes, pg. 133 Annual Catalog

• Lots of image options - Fabulous Phrases, pg. 133 Annual Catalog

• "You mean so much to so many people"  - One in a Million, pg. 135 Annual Catalog

• "God Bless You" - Trust God, pg. 136 Annual Catalog

• "Heaven knows you're special.  (I know it too.)" - Blessings from Heaven, pg. 136 Annual Catalog

• Many Options - Loving Thoughts, pg. 136 Annual Catalog

• "You are Simply Wonderful" - Friendly Phrases, pg. 137 Annual Catalog

• Many Options - Family Reunion, pg. 138 Annual Catalog

• "For my wonderful mother" - Delightful Dozen, pg 140 Annual Catalog

• "For you from me" - A Word for You, pg. 141 Annual Catalog

• "A gift for You" - Bring On The Cake, pg. 142 Annual Catalog

 

Does that give you some ideas of stamp sets that you can use that aren't specifically Mother's Day themed?  I hope so!!

An early Happy Mother's Day to all you women out there who make a difference in a life and are called MOM!

 

 

Stampin' Up! Retiring Stamps & Retirement Party!

So many fun stamp sets and products are retiring at the end of this month.  This card features the A Word for You stamp set, Patio Party Designer Series Paper and Bitty Buttons -  all of which are retiring!

 

Yep, they are leaving on May 30th! 

But remember, we are partying!!

Stampin' Up!

Retirement Party!

Ends MAY 17, 2013

And you could WIN the hostess benefits!!

 

Don't miss your chance to order

your favorite products from the Retired Lists. 

Retiring Accessories are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!

 

ORDER ONLINE NOW

and use Hostess Code:76UB9RDX

 and you will join the party!!

View Party Details!!

Don't use this code if your merchandise totals $150 or more!

Take the hostess shopping dollars for yourself!

Contact Me with questions.

 

PS - I made the card above for my team member Kendra and her new little princess Hadley!

Hadley attended her first Icy Inkers team meeting last week! 

Thanks so much for being here!

 

 

 

Icy Inker Creations

This week was my Icy Inker team meeting.  I thought you would like to see some of the swap cards from my talented team.

 

This bright and cheery card, created by Pam Hirschberg, features the Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper in the Spring Catalog.

 

Deb Wayne also used the Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper.  But, she used the umbrella pattern and paired it with butterflies!  Fun.

 

Line Critchfield created this bold and fun card.  Each card stock strip is embossed using the Chevron Embossing Folder.  Super cute!

 

Just love Swallowtail butterfly card created by Kendra Wahl.  Kendra stamped stamped the image with bleach on Melon Mambo card stock.  The splatter you see is Smooch Spritz and it is so pretty!

 

Anita Pirkle used the Inlaid Embossing technique on her creation.  Anita adhered card stock circle punches to the Whisper White card stock and then ran it through the Big Shot with Argyle Embossing Folder.  Cool!

 

Chris Occhipinti created this fun and trendy card using the Epic Day Designer Series Paper and Washi Tape.  You will see these products again in the new 2013-2014 Annual Catalog!  However, her greeting is from the Word Play stamp set and it will be retiring on May 30th!!  Great card Chris.

 

I love all these creations and I love my team. 

If you are ready to earn money

and have fun doing something you love. 

Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator today!!

 

Until May 31st,

you will receive an

additional $30 in catalog product of your choice

with your Demonstrator Starter Kit!

Join for just $99

and receive $155 in catalog merchandise of your choice

and $60 in business supplies!!

 

Get More Information

About Becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

 

Happy Friday!!

 

25% Off and The New Best Of....

May is National Scrapbooking Month!!  And to celebrate, Stampin' Up! is offering 25% off a huge selection of My Digital Studio digital content AND print products!!

Check Out Discounted Digtial Content

 

Whether you are celebrating a birthday....

Bday Under Construction Ensemble

 

Or the arrival of a new baby....

How cute is the Hello World Ensemble!!

 

Or you baby is grown and graduating....

Check out the Embark Graduate Ensemble

My Digital Studio has you covered

for any and every event!! 

And until June 15th,

these and many more are 25% off!!

Shop My Digital Studio Sale

Plus, all print products are 25% off too!!

Check Out Print Products Sale

 

And of course, as a part of Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary, we have a new Best Of stamp set for May!!

The NEW Best of Brides & Babies showcases some of our favorite wedding, anniversary and baby themed images from the last 25 years!

Just too many fun new products and opportunities for you!  Please contact me if I can be of any help.

 

Happy May Day - Here's a Bloomin' Bouquet!

Check out the newest project kit from Stampin' Up!  It's the Bloomin' Bouquet project kit!  You won't have it to give away today on May Day, but you could give it as a Mother's Day gift!!!

The Bloomin' Bouquet Kit contains the material to create thirteen beautiful flowers—that’s a dozen to give, and an additional flower to give to someone else or keep! Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

Isn't it fun?!  Want to see how to assemble the flowers??  Check out this video!!

 

Are you ready to create your own bunch of long lasting flowers?

Get Your Bloomin' Bouquet Today!

Thanks for dropping by!

 

 

 

Are You Missing Out?

Last month, Jill Stamps Newsletter subscribers received:

• Textured Flower Card Tutorial
• Flower Tealight Holder Tutorial
• Baby Girl Scrapbook Page Tutorial
• 7 Tips for the Paper Piercing Tool
• Technique to use with our Flower Trim
• Plus, were "on top of" all the current specials and new products

Are you a Jill Stamps Newsletter subscriber?  Don't miss out on May's newsletter which will be sent to In Boxes this week!!

VIDEO: Creating a Pinwheel and a Helpful Tip!

 

You have got to love pinwheels!!  They add so much fun to your projects.  These are some treat boxes I created for workshop door prizes.  Both boxes feature the Patio Party Designer Series Paper and the Candy Wrapper Die.  BOTH RETIRING!!

 

Check Out Retiring Lists and Retirement Party!!

The box in the back features the Stampin' Up! Sizzlit Pinwheel Die.  Have you purchased yours yet? 

Check out this video showing you how to make assembling your pinwheels super easy!!

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 

 

P.S. - This photo was originally shared on Instagram! 

You can follow me there - @jillstamps

 

 

Retired Lists, Our Winner and a Retirement Party!!

STAMPIN' UP! RETIRED LISTS

ARE HERE!!

 

View Retiring Stamp List

View Retiring Accessory List

 

Thank you to everyone who entered my Best Guess Contest.  We actually had four gals who guessed 8 of 10 stamp sets correctly.  So, I entered those four names into Random.org and who did it pick??

CONGRATULATIONS DEANNA TEMPLE!!

Deanna you have won

a $25 Stampin' Up! gift certificate

from me!

WOOT!

 

And now time for our party!!

Stampin' Up!

Retirement Party!

APRIL 23-MAY 17, 2013

And you could WIN the hostess benefits!!

 

Don't miss your chance to order

your favorite products from the Retired Lists. 

Retiring Accessories are only available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!

And sometimes it's just a matter of hours before they are gone!

ORDER ONLINE NOW

and use Hostess Code:76UB9RDX

 and you will join the party!!

 

All orders will be entered into the drawing. 

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:

**1 winner will receive the $25 FREE MERCHANDISE SHOPPING SPREE if the orders for April 23-May 17,2013 total $150 - $199.

OR

**2 or more winners will split the $30 or more FREE MERCHANDISE SHOPPING SPREE (see hostess chart in the catalog) when orders for April 23-May 17,2013 total above $200

1 or more winners will get to select a 1/2 price item if the total of all orders is over $400

If you are ordering $150 or more, please DO NOT USE THE CODE.. please select all the hostess benefits for yourself!

**Enter Hostess Code in the box in the bottom left corner of your shopping screen before you check out.** 

 

I'm so excited to see who will win all the goodies!!

Please, Contact Me if you have any questions regarding

the Retired Lists or using the Hostess Code when ordering!!

 

 

Hello!! ......or Is It Goodbye??

Check out this fun and dimension-filled card create by my upline, Carol Bartle!  Carol sent this card to me for being one of the top sellers in her downline group - THANKS CAROL!!

Carol used the Lacy & Lovely stamp set for this beauty!

 

 

Love the lines of this stamp set!!  But, will it be on the Stampin' Up! retiring list that comes out on Wednesday??  I don't know...what do you think? 

Have you sent me your guesses yet??

Which 10 Stampin' Up! stamp sets do you think will retire at the end of May??!!

Email me your guesses!

You only have until tomorrow, April 23rd to enter my Best Guess Contest!!

Winner will receive a $25 gift certificate from me!

See Best Guess Contest Details

 

It's fun to read all of your guesses!  One client's original list started at 31 sets and she had to whittle it down to 10! 

GOOD LUCK!!

 

NEW Project Kits - Creating on Your Schedule!!

Check out the newest project kit from Stampin' Up!  It's the Dolled Up Birthday Kit!! Don't you love it?  Everything you need to create 6 fabulous vintage birthday cards in one kit - all pre-cut and ready to go!!  Plus, you have a birthday stamp, Ink Spot and Sponge Dauber to use on future projects.

Dolled Up Birthday Kit Details

 

Are you ready for a 30 minute creative escape? 

Would you like a project kit to magically arrive at your door each month? 

Then subscribe to.....

 

This monthly project kit subscription will arrive on your door ready to take you away!!  Each month you will receive a different project:

• cards
• banners
• gift boxes

And the projects can be completed in approximately 30 minutes!  Just enough time for your own personal TIME OUT!!

CHECK OUT PAPER PUMPKIN!

My Paper Pumpkin for April should be here any day and I just can't wait!  I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my mail carrier today!!

Contact Me if you have any questions about our wonderful project kits.  Let's make sure we get the right kit for you.

Happy Friday!

 

Morning Cup....Is It Going?

Inspired by coffee??  Yes, I think so!  This card is created using the Morning Cup stamp set and was inspired by these Hawaiian K Cups. 

Loved the colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral and Chocolate Chip.

The mug and steam images are stamped on Watercolor Paper using StazOn Jet Black Ink and water-colored using Ink Pads and AquaPainters.  The Square Lattice Texture, Paper Piercing around the Chocolate Chip circle and Natural Trim Ribbon all felt like "coffee" to me.  What do you think?

I love all the fun images in the Morning Cup stamp set.  But....will it be one of the stamp sets retiring in May?  I don't know!!  What do you think??

 

Be sure to enter my

Best Guess Contest!!

for your chance to win

a stamp set of your choice!!

Get Contest Details!!

 

Thanks for being here!

Best Guess Contest!!

It's time once again for the annual....

JILL STAMPS

BEST GUESS CONTEST!!

This is where your guess the names

of 10 current Stampin' Up! stamp sets

that you think will be retiring

from our current Annual Catalog.

*Does not include hostess, Spring Catalog or Ronald McDonal sets*

 

So flip through your catalog and...

 

EMAIL ME YOUR 10 GUESSES

by April 23rd!!

The entrant with the most correct guesses

will win your choice of stamp set (any price)!!

All participants will receive a coupon

to use on an order in May.

 

This contest will run until Tuesday, April 23rd at 11:59pm MT.

Stampin' Up! will post the list of retiring stamp sets

on Wednesday, April 24th.

If the list is "leaked" early,

the contest will end at that time.

In the case of a tie, Random.org will choose our winner!

Winner can choose to order from

the current 2012-2013 Annual Catalog

or wait until June to order from the 2013-2014 catalog!!

 

Now, I personally think the Artistic Etchings stamp set will be retiring but I have no clue!!  I have absolutely no "inside scoop"!!

Which 10 stamp sets do you think will be leaving us??

EMAIL YOUR GUESSES!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

 

 

 

 

Get $30 More in FREE Product!!

Now until May 30th, you can receive an extra $30 in Stampin' Up! product FREE. 

You may ask, "How Jill?"  Well, there are two ways!

Way #1 -  HOST:  Be the host of a $350 or more workshop, and you will earn $30 in additional hostess shopping dollars.  That means, if you have a $350 party, you will earn the standard $50 in shopping dollars, plus and additional $30 for a total of $80 in hostess shopping dollars!!  EEK!

• We can customize your party:  live party, catalog party or on-line party!!  You choose!
  

Way #2 - JOIN:  Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and you will receive an additional $30 in catalog merchandise in your Demonstrator Starter Kit.   

Your starter kit will contain $155

of your choice of catalog merchandise

PLUS $60 in business supplies -

ALL FOR JUST $99!!

 Let's get you $30 in extra Stampin' Up! goodness!  Whether you want to host a party or join my Icy Inkters team - let's do it together!!   Contact Me Today!!

 

Epic Day for This and That

I am just LOVING the NEW EPIC DAY THIS AND THAT COLLECTION of products!!  I don't know if it's the colors or the vintage look to the Epic Day Designer Series Paper or the Epic Day Washi Tape, but, the fun and casual feel to this line of products is just inspiring me!! 

Can I get a WOOT for inspiration!

And you can get the entire BUNDLE of products for just $32.08!!  That's a 15% discount only until April 30th!!

Check Out Epic Day Bundle!!

 

I love this saying that comes from the Trust God stamp set:

God has given us two hands-

one to receive with

and the other to give with.

-Billy Graham

I love how that thought works with the ledger art on the Epic Day Designer Series Paper. 

Recently, I had a coffee bought for me by a stranger.  She told me she "had to do one nice thing everyday for someone else."  When I asked why, she said it was trying to teach her teenage daughter to not be so selfish and so they were doing it together and were sharing at the end of the day what they had done.

I LOVE THAT!!

So, I thought I should institute that in my own house since I have a 13 year old who is a little self focused as well.  Heck, I'm self focused!!  One day I perched a greeting card in my mailbox for our mail carrier.  It simply said, "thanks for all of your hard work."  I didn't hear anything back, but I hope it brightened her day.  We did this for a few days and it was nice, but I have forgotten and need to get back to it!

How awesome to brighten someone's day with a simple gesture, a kind word or anything that takes our focus off of ourselves.

Have you had something nice done for you lately? 

Have you done something for someone else that has blessed you too? 

Leave a comment on this post and share with us!

 

We need to make sure we are using one of our hands to GIVE to others.  And when we do, we will be blessed. 

Happy Friday!

Shop Online for Stampin' Up! project supplies!

STAMPS:

Trust God - 126700W/126702C

CARD STOCK AND PAPER:

Calypso Coral -122925

Crumb Cake - 120953

Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper -130814

INK:

Basic Grey Classic Pad -126981

ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS:

Epic Day This and That Washi Tape -131269

Neutrals Designer Buttons - 119743

Pool Party Baker's Twine - 125574