Convention Buddy Gifts

So each year our group in that goes together has a tradition of making buddy gifts for each other. This year there were six of us in our group at the hotel. First is me with the gift I made everyone - the photo album. You can see a better picture of it here - http://crazystampinglady.blogspot.com/2011/07/conv-hotel-buddy-gifts.html

Here is Maria with her gift for everyone - This adorable chipboard box covered with DSP and inside - a STARBUCKS CARD - woo hoo!!Next is Julie with her gift for everyone - She made everyone these amazing lanyards to hold our nametags out of our SU fabric.Next is Heidi with her gift for everyone - Chocolate - plus -She made us each these great "Queen for a day" wands - And here's Christel with her great gift for everyone - She decorated our SU tin boxes with DSP and it was filled with tealights and they smell wonderful!!

Finally here is Theresa with her gift for each of us - She used our SU die to make these wonderful little boxes filled with Ghiridelli squares - YUM!!

It was sooo much fun exchanging gifts with this group of talented ladies!!! Thank you all soooo much!

Some more birthday goodies -

So I wanted to share a couple more things from my Birthday - some are not handmade - but they are lovely cards I received - this first one from my Mother in law - I could see casing this and make a card - how about you? The next was from our cousins Connie and Dave - wow - that could be stamped too -

This lovely one was from my Sister in Wisconsin along with a beautiful little "Sister" plaque - thanks Sis - miss you!This vintagy card was from my downline Maria - so pretty - And the next two were from my daughters - this first created by Heidi - love it!!And the next from Jenee - Paisley picked it out and included a sweet personal note in it - love it - Finally - here is the giant mug I got from all the grandbabies - how cool is that. First you all know I LOVE coffee and this mug is 6" tall - it would hold about a liter of coffee :) But I'm probably going to use it for pencils etc, as I don't want those precious handprints of each of the grandkids to wash off -

LOVE IT!!

Here we GROW!!

So - I wanted to share this picture of the Mainstage at Convention this year - it was such a great theme. The Stage had a HUGE grow on it that changed colors every day, and the plants silhouetted on it were added to every day to give the illusion of it growing. What a wonderful convention theme - SU out did themselves. I was so excited when I signed in for convention - as I got an Award for promotions in my downline - how exciting was that!! I didn't even expect it - I received this beautiful pin and great Stamp Set! (Yes, it's the same set I got from Prize Patrol - so Heidi will probably get one of them :) But I'm not complaining - it's nice to be recognized.

So, I guess those of us that went to Convention took the GROW theme literally - since we've gotten back we've added 18 NEW members to the Crazy Stamping Ladies downline - AMAZING!! I do plan on earning the trip to Fiji - and this makes it look like it really could happen. Looking forward to getting to know all these new ladies.

ENJOY some Palm Tree Perks for me to go to Fiji!

I want to go to Fiji!!!

This year's Stampin' Up! incentive trip is taking all qualifying demonstrators to Fiji, and I want to be one of them!! So throughout the next 11 months keep your eyes open for these incredible "palm tree perks" that I will be offering on a regular basis.

These are great deals for you, and will help me on my way to Fiji! Plus - if I make it to Fiji everyone who helped me get there by purchasing products from me this year - will be invited to an all out "Fiji Funtastic" event! You won't want to miss it, so check out the current amazing bundle special I'm offering you of our brand new In color products...

Order the perks "In-color Bundle"*

(colors are-calypso coral, wisteria wonder, pool party, island indigo, and lucky limeaide)
You'll get one package of the In color assorted Card Stock ($6.95 value)
Plus a 2 yard sampler of each of the 5 In color ruffled ribbons ($9.95 value)
(shown in lucky limeaide, but you will receive all of the colors listed above)

Plus, one full package of the In color polka dot brads ($7.95 value)

And you'll get a sampler of one sheet of each color/pattern, (10-12x12 pieces) of the 2011-12 In color designer series paper pack ($5.50 value) All for $25.00 plus shipping & handling and tax. This is a total value of $30.35 (you basically get the paper FREE). So you'll get a savings of over $5.00 on the bundle; and a great sampler of the In-color products! It's the perfect way to try out all the new 2011 in colors. But, be sure to email me right away with your order, as this offer ends Sunday July 31st at 11:00am! All orders must be picked up from my home or an additional shipping cost may apply.
Email me now at - crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note - this is a special offered and available from me personally - it is not a Stampin' Up! special.

Convention - Wonderful Prize Patrol

I wanted to share with you the wonderful prize I won at Convention from Prize Patrol - it was this great bundle of products with a long piece of lace ribbon. In the bundle were Perfectly Penned wood set, Under the Big Top DSP, and the Big Top Birthday Quick Accents. It was soooo exciting to win. One other person in our group, Theresa, also won a prize - she had warned us that if she won she was going to be excited - and she was :)
She won a bundle of new Holiday products from the upcoming mini - so I can't show - but it is all very lovely!! Convention is wonderful and if you'd like to join us next year, think about signing up under the wonderful $99 special SU has going right now. Full details are in this post -
http://crazystampinglady.blogspot.com/2011/07/join-my-team-now-and-have-some-fun.html but you only have till Sunday to go to my website - http://www.stampingwithmaureen.stampinup.net/ to sign up under this deal.
In fact check out this video from Shelli Gardner, the founder of Stampin' Up! regarding this deal, and let me know if you have any questions!! ~Maureen

Day at the Park

Last Sunday hubby had the day off, so we picked up Jenee's kiddos and headed to the park. Here are Paisley and Prince climbing on the rocks. Papa, Paisley and Prince having a blast - Prince and Zamarah playing on the slide -And when we were done playing, here we are just resting in the shade and a nice breeze - I love this picture with the kids - it was just a wonderful day!

ONE week left for the amazing $99 special

JOIN THE FUN and be a CRAZY STAMPING LADY!!

I want to go to Fiji on the Stampin' Up! Incentive trip - and I need your help. Sign-up now with this amazing incentive, and you'll get even more incentives from me along the way!! Your first BONUS incentive - join me for a FREE Stamp Camp and Welcome Meeting on Saturday, August 13 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM. We'll make some fabulous cards that will coordinate with the Christmas Keepsake box below. All materials and light refreshements provided.

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PROMOTION ENDS JULY 31, 2011

Promotion Details: A limited-time $99 Starter Kit ($180 Value--See Kit Contents below!) is the perfect choice for the hobby stamper and lover of Stampin' Up! products. This is an amazing kit!!
• SAVE!!! Enjoy the new Stampin' Up! 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog using a one-time 30% Off Start Up Discount on product orders of $150 or more (placed within 45 days of start).
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• Receive Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Discounts and Benefits through Dec. 31, 2011 with NO obligation to to purchase anything further or hold a workshop.
• All types of stampers are welcome to my Crazy Stamping Lady group. To see more of what I offer my group click on "Become a Crazy Stamping Lady" at the top of this blog.
• There's no penalty to drop. You keep everything.

• PLUS Get a Christmas Keepsake project kit (example below) absolutely FREE--a $40 value! This exclusive kit contains everything you need to create a beautiful Christmas Keepsake Box to hold your most treasured Christmas memories. It will be available with your first demonstrator order in August and must be redeemed by Sept. 30th. The Christmas Keepsake Box Project Kit--a $40 value--contains the following products (quantities are 1 unless otherwise noted). It's included with any $99 Stampin' Up! Starter Kit purchase (only available July 1 - July 30). Keepsake Box Project Kit will be included in the first demonstrator order placed between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30, 2011.

•Pines & Poinsettias Set (wood-mount)
•Keepsake box
•Scallop borders (cut from Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die)
◦First Edition Designer Series Paper (3)
◦Holly Berry Designer Series Paper (6)
•First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper strip (2)
•Holly Berry Designer Series Paper piece*
•Real Red Top Note (cut from Top Note Bigz Die)
•Real Red Decorative Label (cut from Matchbook Bigz XL Die)
•Wild Wasabi Card Stock strips (3)
•Naturals Ivory Card Stock piece
•Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric*
•Real Red 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon
•Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
•Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim
•Linen Thread
•Champagne Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter
•Vanilla Pearl 1/2" Simply Adorned Bauble
•Pearl Basic Jewels (1 pkg.)
•Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons*
◦Large Wild Wasabi
◦Small Real Red
•Mini Vintage Tags

Additional Supplies Needed for the Box (you can of course substitute what you have on hand)
•Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker
•Real Red Stampin' Write Marker
•Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Marker
•Adhesives
•3/16" Corner Punch
•Scallop Circle Punch
•Paper Cutter
•Paper Snips
•Needle
•Glue gun
*From the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog!

$99 Starter Kit Contents
Contains over $180 in products and business supplies--including new products from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog! You CAN substitute a similar item of equal or lesser value.

123225 Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*

122740 Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*

102277 Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

105216 Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
103133 Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
119706 Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
101179 Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
107311 Whisper White Note Cards (20)
124339 Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
124142 Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
122129 Blender Pen (1)
118486 Clear-Mount Block C
104332 SNAIL Adhesive
*New to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Business Supplies
The business supplies in these promotional mini kits will be the same business supplies that are in existing starter kits; no alternative selections can be made for business items.

•Getting Started DVD
•Getting Started Guide
•Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
•2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
•2011 Summer Mini Catalog (8)
•Stampin' Up! logo vinyl
•Décor Elements applicator
•To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
•My Digital Studio Marketing DVD
•Recruit Folders (5)
•Recruit Brochures (20)
•Customer Order Forms (50)
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE $99 KIT OR JOINING THE CRAZY STAMPING LADIES? JUST EMAIL ME AT CRAZYSTAMPINGLADY@GMAIL.COM
ONCE YOU ARE SIGNED UP AND YOUR KIT COMES WE'LL MEET FOR COFFEE (MY TREAT!) AND DISCUSS THE DETAILS!! IT'S ALL ABOUT THE FUN!!

Convention - Amazing Convention!!

July 13 - 16 a group of us "Crazy Stamping" ladies flew to Salt Lake City for the annual convention and what a great time we had - Julie, Christel, Theresa, Heidi, Maria and I all roomed at the same hotel and that meant very little sleep :) The first thing we did as soon as we arrived is SLC and dropped our luggage off was head to the Convention Center and get our bags - we're always excited to see what SU is giving us - and this year they did fantastic. Look at this beautiful bag - it's solid and slight squared off so is perfect for a tote or even lunch. And look at the beautiful embroidery on the front to match our "Grow" theme, and I love the "Grow" tag hanging from the zipper.We all just sat directly down on the floor and went through it - sooooo much fun! Here are Heidi and Maria getting out their nametags, etc. As I mentioned earlier the theme was "Grow" - here is the stage the first day - every day the colors on the stage changed, and additional flowers and foliage were added to the stage. It was amazing and beautiful to watch. The only other "Crazy Stamping" lady to attend was Diane and she was fortunate enough to be a Make and Take helper. Here she is helping out at our session and sharing a laugh with Heidi and Christel.

Happy Birthday to ME!!

First of all, I am so sorry for an entire week with NO posts - YIKES!!! Convention was amazing and I'll be posting some bits on that - but I came home to immediately having to work a couple 12 hour days to get ready for my International Student orientation. Then it was my birthday - then we did a day at Ronald McDonald house - so - finally - here I am :)
I wanted to share some of the beautiful birthday cards I received - this group is from my downline!! This one is from Toni - From Lisa -

From Jeri -

From Sandy -

From Kathy B -

From Karen -

Thank you all - it meant the world to me to get these wonderful cards during such a busy week. Lifted my spirits every day!! You're the best!

Shoebox Swap

Well - It's Sunday if you're reading this the day posted - so we're probably on our way home from Convention - exhausted!!! But I'm sure it was well worth it :) The 405 is supposed to be closed - so our drive from the airport will probably be a long time - but we're going to relax and take it easy till we get home to our own little beds :) Our little demo group did our own shoebox swap while at convention, and here is the card I had them make. I think it turned out really nice. It uses the "Fabulous Florets" stamp set from the Summer mini - colors are Baja Breeze, Early Espresso and Wild Wasabi. Don't they look great together. Here it all is getting ready to get packed for the trip.

We also stamped the envelope and inside of card to match.

I liked it enough that I made several more up for my own use, and I think I'll make a few more in orange tones.