UPCOMING STAMPING EVENTS WITH MAUREEN and HEIDI. DON’T MISS OUT – SIGN UP NOW!!

HALLOWEEN ANYTHING BUT A CARD (ABC) stamp camp
7:00 – 9:30 PM

Preview of two of the five projects we’ll be doing!!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Heidi’s Home in Thousand Oaks (RSVP for address)
You won’t want to miss this evening of fun and creepy Halloween stamping. You’ll make five different fun Halloween containers that will hold treats, potions and more. Plus enjoy snacks and the eerie company of your stamping buddies. Cost: $20 – plus you’ll receive punches on your punch card toward free merchandise for any purchases made this evening of over $10. Includes everything needed to make your projects, plus light refreshments. On-time drawing at 7:05 PM. RSVP to hold your spot. Limit 12 attendees.

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Holiday Card stamp a stack Afternoon
1:00 -4:00 PM Saturday, October 24, 2009
Maureen’s Home in Simi Valley (RSVP for address)
Join us for an afternoon of stamping, and complete all your Holiday cards. You’ll make 20 cards – choosing any combination from 5 different card designs. Your 5 choices will be posted on the my CREATIVE PROJECTS page of my website at http://www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net/ by Oct 1. You can make 20 of one design; 10 each of two designs; 5 each of four designs or 4 each of all five designs. I’ll have Holiday music playing; tables set up for your stamping; all items needed to make your cards prepped and ready; hot cider, wine, coffee, water and sodas – each attendee is asked to bring a munchie to share. Cost is $25 for the afternoon and you must RSVP with card choices by Oct. 18 to allow time for the needed prep work for the cards. c This event is always a FAV of my customers – so plan to join us. Plus you’ll receive punches on your punch card toward free merchandise for any purchases made this afternoon of over $10. RSVP now to hold your spot. Limit 12 attendees.

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Fall Cards, Cards, Cards stamp camp
7:00 – 9:30 PMTuesday, November 3, 2009
Maureen’s Home in Simi Valley (RSVP for address)
We’ll be making 6 beautiful Fall theme cards –2 each of 3 different designs. Several sentiments will be available, so that you can customize the cards to meet your needs. Cost: $15 – plus you’ll receive punches on your punch card toward free merchandise for any purchases made this evening of over $10. Include everything needed to make your 6 cards, plus light refreshments. On-time drawing at 7:05 PM. RSVP to hold your spot. Limit 12 attendees.
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Simply scrappin’ Holiday Card Making Afternoon
1:00 -4:00 PM Saturday, November 21, 2009
Heidi’s Home in Thousand Oaks (RSVP for address)

Still haven’t got your holiday cards done – well – you won’t want to miss this afternoon. Join us and make one of the cutest card holders you’ve ever seen, as well as six beautiful Holiday Cards using materials from Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin’ kit. I’ll have Holiday music playing; tables set up for your stamping; all items need to make your cards prepped and ready; hot cider, wine, coffee. water and sodas – each attendee is asked to bring a munchie to share. Cost is $25 for the afternoon and you must RSVP by Nov. 13 to allow prep time for this project. Or, if you’d like, pay $35 and you’ll get enough materials to make the 6 cards and box again. We’ll also through in some picture sample with this option to make 3 additional cards using this kit. Early registrations are appreciated for this event. This event is back by popular demand – as these Simply Scrappin’ kits are so much fun to use for card making. Plus you’ll receive punches on your punch card toward free merchandise for any purchases made this afternoon of over $10. RSVP now to hold your spot. Limit 12 attendees.

Events Co-sponsored by:
Stampin’ Up! Manager and Independent Demonstrator – Maureen Rauchfuss
Phone: 805/581-6209 Email: mrauchfuss@aol.com
Website: http://www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net/
Blog: http://www.crazystampinglady.blogspot.com/
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Stampin’ Up! Sr. Supervisor and Independent Demonstrator Heidi King
Phone: 805/241-4589 Email: heidi_ids@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.heidiking.stampinup.net/
Blog: http://www.stampinking.blogspot.com/

Hostess Gift for Sept. Stampers 10

So here's my set of mini notecards for my September Hostess of my Stampers 10 group. Hope you like them Sandy! I made them with the Asian Artistry Hostess Set and watercolored using Basic Brown, Garden Green, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie and Really Rust inks. I also sponged just a little of a coordinating color along the scalloped edge - very subtle - but pulls it all together. You can't tell so much from the pictures - but there is one raised image on each -Dragonfly on the first, Bird on the second and Part of the Flower on the third - to give them some dimension. I then decorated the envelopes, but left the inside of the notes blank so she can use them for whatever occassion she'd like. Then I put them all together with a watercolored topper to present to her tomorrow at Stampers 10 - I think they turned out so elegant and pretty. Hope you enjoyed - thanks for stopping by! -Maureen

Crazy Stampin' Lady - Monthly Downline Card Challenge

Hi All - My downline Karen just sent me the pictures of the Card Challenge entries from our September downline meeting - thanks Karen. The Challenge from last month's winner, Heidi, was your best 5 ¼” x 5 ¼” card – You must use: Summer Sun, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Chip; and you can you: Whisper White or Very Vanilla. No other colors of cardstock or ink – but you can use any embellishments you’d like. All supplies must be from the current catalog or mini. Each month we do a challenge and the cards amaze me - so each month I plan to share them with you. Our group votes for their fav and the winner the month before cannot win again, although they can enter. So here goes -

Toni's Entry -
Kathy B's entry -

Julie's entry -

Jeri's entry -

Heidi's entry -

Diane's entry -

And the winner is......drum roll.... Lyn's entry - she cleverly used the new ornament punch to create her school of goldfish - and great sea weed Lyn... so ladies get busy on your challenge for next month - can't wait to see what you all do.

I've Sweetened the pot - STAMP TILL YOU CRAMP!!

It is just about that time of year!!!

Our semi-annual STAMP TILL YOU CRAMP!!!!!!

And I promise this one is going to be bigger and better then ever.

Not only will you be making 4 great projects, plus our added mini classes-which include 2 additional smaller projects, your lunch and snacks, a goodie bag and a special treat from me.....You will also be guaranteed a DOOR PRIZE!!!

Plus we are stepping it up a bit. One LUCKY WINNER will walk away with the BRAND NEW MY DIGITAL STUDIO FREE!!! That is a $79.95 value-with a total savings of $95.16 tax shipping. All you have to do to get in the drawing is attend the event and purchase $25.00 worth of product from ME that day!-plus every additional $25.00 purchase will give you an additional chance to win.

This offer is in addition to all the other great deals we will be offering that day only to attendees!!!! So are you coming now?????
As if that isn't enough there is one more huge offer!!!! Yep you read it correct. If you sign up for the day through me you will be entered in a drawing for one of two exclusive Country Living Cookout Kits from Stampin' Up! - see picture below. If you are on my mailing list you should have received an email with the above flyer attached. If you are not on my mailing list and would like to come, please leave me a comment or email me and we will get you signed up! It is a great deal and a TON of fun! I can't wait to see you ALL there.

Kit includes: Dig In stamp set, Night of Navy classic ink spot, Ruby Red classic ink spot, 8 invitations, complete with die-cut pieces, skewers and envelopes, 8 die-cut table tent cards, 12 die cut coasters, 16 die cut tags, 24 printed food wrappers and 5 yards of linen thread.

Stamp Till You Cramp will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009

at the

Boys and Girls Club of Thousand Oaks
1980 E. Avenida De Las Flores, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Cost if you RSVP and pay by September 23rd- $60
RSVP with payment must be postmarked no later than

September 23rd to get the ‘earlybird’ pricing above.
Register after September 23rd

and the cost of the event will go up - $75
(NOTE: event sign-ups will close when event is full or on Sept. 26 - whichever comes first)
Bring a NEW friend and save $5.oo for yourself and your friend .
(Must register at the same time and must be your friends first time attending a Crazy Stamping Lady stamp till you cramp event.)

Email me now for complete details and a sign up form!! COME JOIN US!

It's HERE - the HOLIDAY MINI is HERE!!

Hi all - the Holiday Mini Catalog is here and it is terrific!! Stampin' Up! has gone to a larger mini this year allowing them to showcase more new and wonderful products. You won't want to miss out on this - so download the holiday mini by clicking on the mini catalog icon to the right of this screen. Or if you didn't get a mini and would like me to mail you one - just email me with your name and address and I will do so. Every NEW (to me) customer requesting a mini from me will receive a $5.00 off coupon for your first order

And don't miss our Sweet Rewards Hostess Promotion-
Earn even more free products with our limited-time hostess offer!

From September 1-November 30, host a $250 Stampin' Up! workshop, and choose any one item* from the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog for just $10! Choose from our award-winning stamps, beautiful new Simply Adorned jewelry, exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop products, or latest dies for the Sizzix Big Shot. With so much to choose from, you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop! Best of all, this amazing offer is in addition to the already fantastic benefits we offer to our hostesses. Make plans today to host your own Stampin' Up! workshop and enjoy this sweet reward. This cute card is made with "Beary Best Friends" Item 118052 $18.95
See an additional sample in my previous post below.

This is a fantastic time to have a workshop - contact me today to schedule yours and receive a BONUS Stamp Set in addition to these benefits (10 to pick from).

*Offer does not include My Digital Studio or hostess sets