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Birthday Card!!!

Here is a birthday card from Ann! 

Isn't it just beautiful??!!!  I really appreciate it!  It is Spring Break this week and I have had no time to myself!!!  UGH!!  I think I'll sneak downstairs later and do some stamping!!  I have some really great ideas in my head for Easter and I need to get started on them!!! 

Ann used the new Stampin'Up! Simple Flower Embosslits Die!  LOVE IT!!  It cuts and embosses the flower all at once!!  See all of our big shot dies at www.stampchic.stampinup.netunder Shop Now!  If you order online you get a FREE idea book and catalog PLUS it is Sale-a-Bration so if you spend $50 you get another FREE item from that catalog!!! 

Ann will have to stop in and give us all of the details to this card!  It is simply elegant in person so use her layout and make one for yourself!  The front of the card is about 1/4 inch shorter than the back, so you see the sentiment when it is closed!  Such a great layout!! 

Scrap Class is Wednesday so be sure to sign up for class at 7 pm Wednesday!!  Class cost is $20 for two 12 x 12 layouts OR place a $40 order and the class is FREE!!  Call me to reserve a spot!!  I'll post one of the layouts tomorrow!!

Winner!!!

Ok, I've done the drawing and we have a winner!!  Rox won the Blog Candy!!  Congrats Rox, I'll get it delivered asap!!  Thank you to everyone that played along!  I do appreciate you visiting the blog!! 

If you ordered one of the kits they are all going out today as soon as I get home from work!! 

Have a great day and I'll post a pic later today!! 

Birthday Cards!!

Here are a couple of the birthday cards I received yesterday!! 

This one is from my good friend, Roxanne!  It uses the Top Note die for the Big Shot and one of my favorite sets, Simply Said!!  I think the greeting is from a retired hostess set, Warmest Regards but am not positive!  I'll have to ask!  Or, Rox - if you are out there feel free to leave a comment and let us know!! 

The second card is a BRAK (Birthday Random Act of Kindness) from Barb Nesta and she found my birthday on Splitcoast!!  Love that she took the time to send me a card and she doesn't even know me!!  Thanks Barb!!!  It's super cute!! 

There is still time to sign up for BLOG CANDY!!!  Just go to the post below and make a comment by noon CST!  I'll do a drawing this afternoon and post the winner tomorrow!!

Thanks for all of the nice emails and well wishes on my birthday!!  It really made turning 41 (ugh - now I'm actually IN my forties) better!!  Have a great day!!

Birthday Blog Candy!!!

Happy Birthday to me!!  And a present for you!!

Today is my birthday and as a THANK YOU to all of my stampers I'm having some Blog Candy!  What is Blog Candy?  It's free stuff!!  How do you get it?  Just do two little things for me - first, leave a comment on this post before noon on Tuesday CST.  Second, forward a link to my blog to a friend!  I know, I can't track that but hopefully being the honest stampers you are you will do that for me!!  What's included:  Four hand stamped cards!  Some lovely Baja Breeze double stitched ribbon!  The level two hostess set Echoes of Kindness - brand spanking new! 

Other things I'd like for my birthday are:  1) a new recruit!  2) Someone to place an on-line order!  3) Someone to sign up for Technique Class this Thursday! and 4) a hand-stamped card!  Can you do one of those for me???  Hope so!!  (my favorite thing would be #1!!) 

Anyway, we had a good time at club this morning!  We have another session tonight at 7 pm!  If you would like to join us just give me a call!  I'm off to do whatever I want!!  LOL!!  Just kidding, I'm headed to work!!  Have a great day and thanks for looking!! 

Heat Embossing Under the Stars!

Here is one of our Technique Class cards for next week!    Of course, you all know I just love this stamp set!  Such a fun set to work with!!  This is the card I did for Ryan's Basketball coach for the end of season gift card!  I might change it slightly to use only NEW products.  This alphabet is retired!  I heat embossed the background with clear embossing powder and the little star!  We will also use the Big Shot to dry emboss a background for our other card! 

Class is Monday at 9 am and 7 pm with another session on Thursday at 7 pm!  There are spots available in all sessions!  Come learn how to emboss backgrounds for only $10!  OR place a $30 order and attend class FREE!!  Drop me a line at tvkennedy@sbcglobal.net if you would like to reserve a spot!!

I thought I would show you the inside also!  It looks black in this pic, but I promise it is Chocolate Chip!! I thought that was a cute way to do the saying!!  Do you like it???  Not very basketball-ish but I had fun making it and that's what really matters!! 

REMINDER:  Starter kit special available through me only - $30 in free accessories to go with your kit!!  It's on sale for $169 so don't miss out!!  Our team meeting is the 22nd so be sure to sign up now so you have stuff before the meeting!!

All Supplies Stampin'Up!:  Under the Stars Stamp set, Alphabits (retired - but you could use Simple Serif Mini Alphabet!), Versamark Pad, Basic Brown Classic Stamp Pad, Kiwi Kiss Classic Stamp Pad, Chocolate Chip card stock, Close to Cocoa card stock, Whisper White card stock, Kiwi Kiss card stock, Watercolor Wonder paper, Water Color Pencils, Aqua Painter, Small Star punch, Mini Glue Dots. 

Stamp a Stack Kit!!

Hello Stampers and Friends!!  I hope everyone is having a great day!!

Here are the cards we made last Saturday!  If you were unable to make it or live too far to come you can purchase the Stamp a Stack Kit and make them at your house!  The kit includes all cardstock, designer paper and hardware to make 13 cards!  You will need to have the stamp sets, ink and adhesive to complete the cards!  If there is a set you need just go to my online ordering and place the order at www.stampchic.stampinup.net under Shop Now!  Of course, you can always substitute with sets you own!  To order the kit for $25 plus shipping use this button

  If you have cardstock on hand and would just like detailed instructions for each of the four cards you can purchase the instructions only for $3.00 here

  There is no need to order both, the instructions are included in the card kit! 

I hope all of you enjoy the cards, kits and ideas!  Please feel free to leave a comment or if you are local and want to pick up the kit and save on shipping just send me an email and we can have you pay when you pick up!!  Happy Stamping!!

Stamp a Stack #3 and Menu Planning Monday!!

Here is card #3:

A little card, a little food - what more could someone ask for!! This is card #3 from Stamp a Stack!  Tomorrow I will show you all four together because I cased the fourth card!!  Love to CASE and I encourage everyone to do the same!  Why else would we all show our work if we didn't want it appreciated!  Copying is the highest compliment!!  Anyway, this card is my "man card" from class!  Sometimes I struggle with manly cards but with a little help from my sister we got this one laid out quickly!  Thanks Lisa!!  Anyway, the "recipe" for the card is at the end of the post! 

Here is the weekly meal plan I've been talking about!  We had my mom over for dinner tonight so if you want an honest opinion on the Apricot Chicken Stir Fry ask her!!  We also sent some home for dad!  Todd, the girls and I loved it!  Of course, there is always one picky child in every family and our son is that child!  I try to understand because I used to be that child, but of course, it is every parents job to try to get kids to try new things!!  Maybe it is a middle child thing!  Or it could be a control freak thing - I'm both so guilty as charged!  Download MENU PLANNING WEEK ONE If you need some Tastefully Simple Products to complete these menu ideas just let me know!  There are 13 products total if you include dessert one night!  Everyone deserves a little Classy Chocolate Pound Cake once in a while!! 

All Supplies Stampin'Up!:  Congrats stamp set (FREE during SAB), Close to Cocoa Classic Ink Pad, Sahara Sand card stock, Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper (FREE during SAB), Close to Cocoa card stock, Whisper White card stock, Double Hole Punch (retired), Sponges, Cutter Kit, Silver Brads.

If you need details for SAB please let me know! Don't forget to sign up for class, the Starter kit special and if you place an online order you will get that cute Under the Stars card!!  Hope to see you stamping soon!!  Lastly, blog candy is coming soon!!  Check back and forward the blog to your friends! 

Stamp a Stack #2 and March Madness!!

Here is Stamp a Stack card #2:

Don't you just love this set!!!  I have used it TONS this month, Scrap Club, Stamp a Stack and a super cute card I made for Ryan's basketball coach that just might turn into one of my March Club projects!! This is my card of the week!  If you would like to have this card just place an online order at www.stampchic.stampinup.net and I'll send you a blank one for your personal use! 

March is "officially" here!  Sorry, that's an inside joke!  But, since March is here and it is one of my favorite months I'm starting NEW ideas for the BLOG!!!  You will certainly want to be tuned in this month and have all of your friends bookmark the site!  March is my birthday month and that means BLOG CANDY!  I'm also kicking off my Monday Meal Planning that everyone is sure to love!  I like to cook, but I hate to decide what to cook!  So, I'm taking all of the headache out of cooking for you and hopefully me too! 

I'll have a Beer and Basketball open house on Friday the 13th!  If you are local swing by to see what's new with Tastefully Simple!  We will be making wonderful projects at Technique Class and Scrap Class so be sure to put those dates on your calendar!! (March 9th, 12th and 18th)  I'm having a wonderful hostess benefit (FREE SHIPPING for 3 months) so call me to get the details and book your workshop or tasting party!  The Stamp a Stack kit will be ready to go on Tuesday so check out the cards and let me know if you would like to purchase the kit!! 

Lastly, Stampin'Up! is having a special on theStarter Kit!  Get everything you need to make beautiful cards and Scrapbook pages plus plenty of papercrafting ideas on our demonstrator only website!  Join my group this month and get a gift of choice!  Choose between one of three gifts, (Stamp a Stack kit, Scrapbook kit or one of the new stamp sets from the Occasions Mini called Eight Great Greetings!)  You are going to love the mini!  Starting today you can order the Easter sets, check out the flier here.. Download Pg11-13_Occasions_09_USorder any of these RIGHT NOW so you have them in time to make those Easter favors, cards and crafts!!  I've got some great ideas I can't wait to share with you this month!!  So, join the team and mark you calendar for our Stampin'Up! team meeting on March 22nd!  I also have a team meeting tomorrow night for Tastefully Simple!  If you've ever thought of direct sales as your career you might want to attend this meeting with me - just drop me a line at 913-481-3304 for details! Have a wonderful day and drop me a line anytime!!