Special Offers are a comin' and Great Downline Swap Cards

First of all Stampin' Up! bringing some limited time special offers beginning Sept. 1, 2016.  At this point we as demonstrators don't even know what they'll all be.  But we do know that you'll be able to save 25% on select items from the current annual catalog.  The first list will be posted on Sept. 1, and available through the 7th.  On the 8th  a new list available through the 14th. And finally on the 15th a list available through the 21st.  Be sure to watch for these lists and order at the great discount!!!

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Now I want to share a few of the cards from our recent new catalog swap I did with a few of my downline.  They really showcase some of the amazing new products that will be available to you on Sept. 1 in the new Holiday Catalog!

Christmas Stockings by Jean Beaulieu

Christmas Trees 1 - Kelea Nevis

Star of Light - Paula Bock

You can see new sets here, new DSP, new framelits and new accessories.  Stop by tomorrow to see a few more!  ~Maureen

Sunday Morning Musings - Shoebox Swapping with my TEAM!

So much going on in my life - but I LOVE getting some time to just sit and have some fresh coffee out of a beautiful mug - and relax with stamping and creating.  I get such peace and enjoyment from this hobby and business of mine.  Thank God everyday for this blessing.

So we ended our last Team meeting as we always do - with a Shoebox Swap - and it was fun, as always!  Here are Annette and Paula checking out some card samples.

Below is Annette's card for the Shoebox Swap -note the wink of Stella glimmer on the fern -

Here is Paula's Card -Cannot believe this stamp set is being retired - if you love BUGS, then be sure to order this one before it is gone for good!

And the final card I'm sharing today is Teri's swap card - this was her first swap with our group - and she incorporated another hobby of hers (photography) into her creation.  Sorry for a bit of glare on the photo.

 Great cards ladies - had so much fun creating with you.  I have a few more to share soon from this event!  Our next TEAM meeting is in July,and then I'm looking at a special TEAM event for this fall and hoping it all falls into place.  See you soon! ~Maureen

It's all about sharing ....

So at our downline meetings we always have a share table - so here are a few of the shares from our last meeting.  I think there was one more - but for some reason I do not have the picture :(  I love what everyone brings to the table - and it is so much fun to see what they have created - enjoy!!!

Lois' Shares

Maureen's Shares

This and the next three pictures are Paula's shares

 

 

So much of stamping is all about the sharing - I'm so grateful to my downline and all they do - sharing and encouraging one another.  Keep the creativity coming!! ~Maureen

Beautiful Fall Card

Today I'm sharing this beautiful card made by my downline Paula - she did this as a project for the group and everyone loved it.  Me - I'm a clean and simple gal - so this card is right up my alley.  It would be a great card to duplicate - and is sure to get oohs and aahs by the recipient.

You can see more of Paula's work at her blog - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/thehappyfulstamper/ - so be sure to check it out!!  See you soon!  ~Maureen

Sharing some more beautiful farewell cards today - they just really make me smile - thank you ladies for making my day!!  ~Maureen

Lois's card

Paula's card

Sarah's card

Meg's card

Virginia's card

Challenge from our downline meeting...

Trying to catch up on my posting - so far behind.  This retiring and packing is hard work - lol!  So the creative challenge at our last downline meeting was to create a card using an image designed for coloring and show an alternative way to color it now that blendabilities are no longer available.  So here were the entries - 

Heidi's card with a broad-stroke watercolor wash and a few splatters.

Paula's card with watercolored image of tulips.

Sarah's flowers using a puddling watercoloring technique.

Close-up of Sarah's image.

All of these cards are beautiful and show that using Stampin' Up's inks, pads, brushes, and aqua painters you can achieve amazing looks on your hand-crafted cards.  Hope you enjoyed and got some inspiration!  ~Maureen

Shoebox Swap - Final Installment

So today I am going to finish sharing the cards from our last shoebox swap.  I've gotta tell you - these were all great cards and so much fun to make.  This first one was designed by Paula - and so springy, really liked it -  you can see more of her work at - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/thehappyfulstamper/blog

Then here is Sarah's card - I love all the little details on this one - hope you can see it all in the picture - very fun card to make.  Sarah's work is showcased on her blog here -http://projectstamp.com/

And finally Virginia's card - if was such a great card, and I love the fold technique.  I think it is called the Joy Love Fold.  Here is my version - it was the last card of the night, I was tired, don't think I could find all the components - but I still think it turned out great.

 There you can see how the fold is done.

 And here is the copy of her original work  -

Thank you again Sarah and Virginia for a great night of food, stamping and fellowship.  Had a great time!!! ~Maureen

April Downline MeetingDevi

So at the last Downline meeting part of our business discussion was on running a card buffet.  Each of the ladies were able to make four cards of their own.  Above was one of the choices - below - that gals having fun stamping.

 

 

 

 

Devin, Maria and Allie making cards!

 

 

Everyone hard a FUN!

Kathy B, Karen and Sarah - making cards!

Lois and Paula - stamping away!

 Here are two more of the cards they made.  Beginning with our next quarterly meeting we will also be holding a card buffet for customers - and each event will support a different charity.  So watch for details and I hope you'll join us.

 

See you soon!! ~Maureen

Bow Punch at Downline Meeting

At this month's quarterly meeting I demonstrated some of the fun things you can make with Stampin' Up!'s bow builder punch.  The combination of things you can do is almost unlimited!!  It's fun and easy - and makes a great impact on your cards or 3D projects.

After my demonstration, Paula, on the left, provided us with a great project using the bow punch.

Paula and Lois having some stamping FUN!

So below is that finished project - we had our choice of colors and made this adorable little box - just big enough for a tea bag or two, or a special little treat - isn't it adorable!   You can see more of Paula's work at HER BLOG .  Thanks for a great project Paula.

See you soon!!  ~Maureen
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All about Paula....

Today I wanted to share some more stuff from our December meeting/party.  Below are two beautiful cards Paula made using the Lattice Fold technique. I have done this before, but always with flowery images - never even though of using it like this  - I love them!

And below is the card Paula made for her gift exchange.

Next is a picture of Paula making the project she brought, with the group -

And here's the project - a cute little luminary - I took a picture with the tealight off, so you can really see the image.

And then again with is lit - isn't that a great idea.  I can see a whole line up of these on a mantel - all lit up at night.

So now you see why it's all about Paula today.  Thank you Paula for your shares and a great little project.  ~Maureen