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WE MOVED...

2010-10-27T15:25:00.000-07:00

This site is no longer updating this site and keeping it active... Please refer to our new, improved, active, updated blog at

www.stampedforU.blogspot.com

Hope you will join us there and see what we have been up to!

South Point Scrapbook Expo

2010-09-02T21:57:00.000-07:00

J-Mo Scrapbookingandpapercrafting Expo at South Point Casino on September 25 and 26.

This is the Halloween Class that I am teaching at the Expo.... Scrapbook page, cards, goodie bags....

Birthday Bash Class

Holiday Headstart class... You will made 20 cards at the class so this will be a great start to your Christmas list!

This is a "Fabulous Folds" class where we will make several cards all featuring a different folding technique.

Classes are listed on their website and we will have MakeNTakes, cards, scrapbook pages and other craft items available at our booth as well as some retired stamps and supplies. This is a new expo, please come out and support the efforts. Cropping spots are available to crop all weekend. Check out the website for details.

UPDATE....

2010-09-02T21:35:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to keep everyone informed of ALL the exciting things that are happening in the current Stampin'Up! world.

Remember to keep an eye on the website and blog for up to the minute dates and details of all events.

The NEW Holiday Mini Catalog is packed full of wonderful new sets, ideas and product lines. If you don't have your copy, contact me to see how you can get one or go on line and take a sneak peak. Perhaps the peek will spark your interest in hosting a workshop of your own so YOU can EARN FREE PRODUCT. Just last Saturday my hostess earned over $70.00 in free product and YOU could be next.

Check out the clearance rack through on-line ordering via my website at www.stampingwithrobbie.stampinup.net. While you are there double check the activity dates.

So what's coming up for you to do that is special in addition to our regular monthly classes.......Lots and Lots:

J-Mo Scrapbookingandpapercrafting Expo at South Point Casino on September 25 and 26.

World Cardmaking Day and Holiday Headstart event: October 2 10 am to 8 pm

Rubberstamp and Scrapbook Expo at Cashman Center:

October 30-31

Box for the Troops

2010-03-18T12:34:00.001-07:00

We wanted to say a great big thank you to all those who helped make cards for the troops at our last Expo and just periodically after class and whenever...

Another big box was mailed out and it was filled with 38 Mother's Day cards and 100 other miscellaneous cards... These are a nice welcome to those serving and we appreciate your help in this great cause!

Easter Banner

2010-03-09T12:16:00.000-08:00

Join us on March 20th for an "open house" style class from 11-4 to make this adorable Easter banner. The class will be held at Robbie's house (804 Stillwater Ln. Henderson, NV 89014) and will be $15 for all supplies for your completed project.

RSVP to Robbie so we can count you in on the fun at 702/454-7972! We hope to see you there.

** P.S. If you can't make it to class and you still want a banner, you can order a completed banner for $20... Let us know if you would like one.

Stamp and Scrapbook Expo

2010-03-08T14:22:00.000-08:00

We just wanted to say a BIG "thank-you" to all of those who helped us with the Expo this weekend. Thanks to everyone who helped us prepare, set-up, man the booth, take-down, and everything in between. Thankfully this year it was a success and we appreciate all of your help. We look forward to preparing for more classes and getting more stuff ready for another big Expo at Cashman Center in October and we hope to see everyone there.

RSA Team Meeting.....

2009-10-06T07:59:00.000-07:00

Our next downline meeting is Thursday, October 15. Please mark your calendars and RSVP so we have a count.

We are going to bring in pizza for the evening meal so we will be collecting $3.00 per person to cover the cost for pizza, salad and soda/water for those in attendance.

Our swap theme will be Christmas. Please bring as many as you have time to make so that we have LOTS to put into the Troops box. I mailed a box with about 100 Thanksgiving cards as well as a few all occasion last week and will be mailing the Christmas Box on October 19. Martie needs to have the cards in her hands so that she can get them back into the mail on October 31. I will have extra cards cut for us to work on during our time together as well as having them out for the next two Fridays as well. Last Friday Chris and I put together about 60 cards so with this head start, my goal is to have a box of over 300 ready to go on the 19th. Please help in whatever way you can.

If you have any special questions or concerns, please bring them with you to the meeting or let me know ahead so that I can be sure to have the answer and be able to address it during the meeting for everyone to benefit from the answer.

RSA Downline Meeting

2009-09-14T10:01:00.000-07:00

MEETING REMINDER

Don't forget to mark your calendars for this Thursday, September 17 for our next downline meeting, and let us know who is coming ASAP so we can coordinate and plan our potluck. Let me know if you are coming and what you want to bring. We have a few VERY IMPORTANT things to discuss so we hope everyone can join us.

Please bring 12 cards for our swaps. I'd like to suggest Thanksgiving as a theme, but ANYTHING will be graciously accepted and our extra cards will go into our troops box. I just mailed out a box this week that was a majority of Halloween cards. I'd like to thank everyone who had stopped by and helped me put them together while we were visiting and planning other events.

Scrapbook Expo!

2009-09-02T09:29:00.000-07:00

My Team was contacted today to be the Stampin' Up booth for the Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Expo at Cashman Center on September 26th and 27th. I have accepted the challenge and now am asking if anyone wants to help!

Please call or Email me if you are interested in participating!!!

Hands On Help!!!

2009-08-26T09:02:00.000-07:00

New class format beginning September 2009. Third Saturday of the month will be HOH. This will consist of open house style workshop with a minimal fee of $5.00 plus the cost of any specific projects you complete while you are here.

This will consist of a day set aside for you to come and enjoy time with your friends and work on anything you want. You can bring your scrapbooking or whatever you want to work on of your own (with free use of my stamps and inks, Big Shot and dies), ask for special help and inspiration with a project you are working on OR work on one of my projects that you have missed and would like to do. This will include Friday cards & more projects and stamp camp items. Pick and choose what you would like and pay according to what you do. NO Technique Tuesday make-ups will be done during this time. The next three months will be a great opportunity to work on some Holiday projects for your friends and family.

Watch the calendar for your reminder dates, but the first three sessions will be:

September 19

October 17

November 21

STAMP CAMP - Tantalizing Tiles

2009-08-18T14:44:00.000-07:00

Tantalizing Tiles will be our Stamp Camp this month, with an obvious feature of stamping and decorating tiles. We will stamp a 4-piece coaster set and also decorate a Home Decor tile. Camp fee for the two basic projects will be $15.00 and additional coaster sets can be done at $5.00 each. Call with any questions... (702) 454-7972.

Cards & More for 8-14-09

2009-08-13T09:31:00.000-07:00

Make sure you make it out to class this week... We have some great cards AND you will be able to hear first hand all about Convention... It is sure to be a great time! Hope to see a great crowd.

We have arrived...

2009-08-05T21:27:00.000-07:00

and so has everyone else..... !

We got to Salt Lake City on Sunday afternoon and have been doing a little sightseeing, some shopping, some swapping, card making and this is all before convention even started! We have participated in a shoebox swap, done a WOW swap, made CD holders, boxes, cards, journals and more...

Yesterday was registration and we got our new stamps sets (cute), our new bag (cute) and are ready for the chaos to begin!

We also saw a preview of some of the great new items that are in store for us in the next few months... new rub-ons, the digital scrapbooking items (very exciting), new designer paper, stencils...oh, so many new things to see in person. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings as the first day of conference really gets underway.

Card Class 4-3

2009-04-03T07:37:00.000-07:00

Easter is around the corner! Maker sure you stop by class today to get a start on those Easter cards... and to say hello to Robbie as she has returned from Hawaii and to wish her a Happy Birthday as tomorrow is the BIG DAY.

See everyone throughout the day!

Friday Card Class 3-20-09

2009-03-20T14:42:00.003-07:00

Hope to see everyone at Card Class tonight as we spend some time being creative and just enjoying the evening... Plus make sure you come and wish Robbie a fabulous time in Hawaii! She leaves on Sunday for a week of Stamping and celebrating as she heads off to Hawaii with all of the demonstrates that earned the incentive trip this past year. Way to go!

Friday Card Class 3-20-09

2009-03-20T14:42:00.001-07:00

MARCH MADNESS

2009-03-03T09:54:00.000-08:00

Join Us For
MARCH MADNESS!

College sports fanatics can’t hold a candle to those of us who stamp or scrap. March will hold more than just leprechauns and bunnies. There will be some March Madness. To participate in the madness, just purchase $50 in the first 16 days of March and receive:
· Your $50 order (of course)
· A FREE stamp set from Stampin’ Up’s Sale-A-Bration brochure
· Receive your March coupon with Robbie’s Open House Coupon Book

That alone sounds pretty good, but
wait – look – there’s more!!

Purchase $50 in the first 16 days of March and receive:
· Your $50 order
· A FREE stamp set from Stampin’ Up
· Your March coupon
+++PLUS+++
· A numbered lucky coin!

What could be more fun than an extra gift?

The coin corresponds with a fabulous prize, which could be designer paper, a basket of retired stamp sets, embellishments, gifts to give (or keep) and more. Robbie will have some of the items out for you to Ooh! and Aah! over each week. Check the gifts out!

With a $50 order in March,
YOU could GET LUCKY!

Ronald McDonald Week #2

2009-02-22T19:38:00.001-08:00

This week we are working on more Ronald McDonald cards. This is our last chance to make some cards for the Ronald McDonald House with our cute set this year. Hope everyone can make it out and we can work together to get a bunch of cards made for this great cause. See you all on Friday!

Stampin' Up News

2009-02-19T19:26:00.000-08:00

Word from today's teleconference with Shelli is that beginning with our new July 09 catalog they are going back to just ONE main idea book per year and 3 mini catalogs which will last four months each. I believe they are going to have "different" hostess options in the mini's also to help vary the choices on those.

Sounds like good news to me. I personally liked the one catalog better and it is much more economical for us all.

Been a long time since we have had a personal downline meeting, but I know some of the girls are going to the monthly or bimonthly IHOP/Embarq gatherings. Please let me know if any of you are interested in having one of our own, and if so, please give me some date options that would work for you so we can see what works best for most.

Card Class 2-20-09

2009-02-17T08:46:00.001-08:00

This week is our first batch of cards that we are doing in conjunction with the Ronald McDonald event. Make sure you come on out and be a part of this great activity and great event that works with and supports the Ronald McDonald House Charity. Of course you will also be going home with a stamp set, and adorable cards too! Can't wait to see everyone on Friday.

Ronald McDonald

2009-02-12T08:52:00.000-08:00

Ronald McDonald Event
– February 20, 21 & 27 –

This will be a 3-day availability event so that EVERYONE will hopefully find time to participate. The essence of the event will be a Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser. Cost for the event will be $40.00 which will include the current Stampin’ Up! ® Ronald McDonald Set, which is Say it With Scallops and can be seen on the inside back cover of your current catalog. For each set sold (or person participating in our event) SU will donate $2.00 to the Ronald McDonald House. SU has donated over $2,000,000 to charities throughout the globe. Let’s be part of it. At our event we will be making six card designs and each participant will be making two they can keep for themselves and the rest of the cards in our buckets will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.

This will be a Sign-Up event so that I know how many sets to order. We will hold the event during our regular Friday class times on February 20 and 27 and then have an extra Saturday session beginning at 10 am on February 21 for anyone that could not attend on Fridays and wants to participate. Pre-Registration Required by February 6, 2009. Late registration will be accepted, but you cannot be guaranteed to have your set on the first day of the event.

All participants will have the opportunity of reaping “benefits” from the event as well. We have devised the following choices that you can add to your “registration” and earn extra goodies of your choice:

Purchase an additional $25.00 from the NEW Stampin’ Up catalog with your registration and choose a FREE set from a group of pre-selected stamp sets.

Add an additional $50.00 order to your registration and get a pre-selected set as above PLUS choose a current Sale-A-Bration set of your choice AND qualify to use the February coupon in the coupon book. Each additional $50.00 qualifies you for another current Sale-A-Bration set.
If you do not have a coupon book, participation in the event will yield you one.

Not interested in the event, REGULAR Friday class participation will still be honored at regular class prices. See you there.

Become a Demonstrator NOW!

2009-02-09T12:45:00.000-08:00

During this great time of year Stampin' Up is having a great promotion. You can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator (thereby getting 20% discount on all your orders and lots of other perks) and get 15% off on your Starter Kit.

This kit is customizable to reflect your own style and is now available for $169---for $335 worth of products!! Not only that, but you can also choose any stamp set in the catalog (up to $47.95) in addition to the 4 stamp sets you receive in your Starter Kit. If you should want to do this as a hobbyist only, I will gladly purchase the business forms and catalogs back from you for $29, making your net cost for all of this only $140. An extra $50.00 will add the Stampin' Memories scrapbooking kit (an $80.00 value) to your starter kit. Go to page 14 of the current catalog to see everything included in the starter kit or check it online at www.stampinup.com.

Call me if I can answer any questions for you. Again, the top of my website gives you the on-line Join the Team button and my password for recruiting is stamp52.

We have just had two new ladies join our downline, and one more signing up soon!!

Sale-A-Bration has arrived!

2009-02-04T14:37:00.000-08:00

Sale-A-Bration Time from Stampin' Up!
February 1 - March 31

This is the promotion we all wait for all year long!! You should have received your Sale-a-Bration brochures in the mail by now... if not, call me or look for it on my website http://stampingwithrobbie.stampinup.net beginning Sunday, Feb. 1.

There are 4 awesome stamp sets, one double sided 12 x 12 designer paper pack (16 sheets), and a ribbon bundle (10 yds each of Certainly Celery poly-twill and 5/8" So Saffron) for you to choose from...and you get to choose one of these items free with each $50 order (before shipping and tax).

Watch the website for fun things coming and activities on the schedule now. Any questions, please call.

Friday Card Class - 2/6/09

2009-02-04T14:32:00.000-08:00

Come to class this week and see what you can do with one layout...! We are making three different designs all working off of one layout. We have a birthday card, Valentine's Day card, and a masculine card.

This weeks Cards for Friday Card Class

2009-01-27T13:08:00.001-08:00

It has been a while since we have updated on here but we are back and in business....

Check out the cards that we are doing this Friday at class. We are also starting our "plate" session with our February insert. Come out to class and FEEL THE LOVE when you make these three projects...

Hope to see everyone this week.

Holiday Schedule...

2008-12-03T19:23:00.000-08:00

The holidays are upon us and there are a few changes to the "normal" schedule so we wanted to keep everyone updated.... Take a look and make sure you join us for the fun events that surround the season.

Dec. 5: No Friday Class
Dec. 11: Scrapbook Class 6pm - Christmas Pointsetta Page $10
Dec. 12: Holiday Potluck 4-8pm
Dec. 16: No Technique Tuesday
Dec. 19: Friday Card Class
Dec. 25: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Dec. 26: No Friday Class
Dec. 31: HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!
Jan. 2: Undecided on class or not. Please let me know if you want to come...

Scrapbook Class

2008-11-05T13:52:00.002-08:00

Tomorrow is scrapbook Class... Don't forget! Come on over to Robbie's and get two 2-page layouts done and ready for you to just put your pictures on them. This is a great way to get ahead with the holidays coming up on us. Hope to see you there.

Upline Meeting

2008-10-28T12:30:00.000-07:00

Don't forget tonight is our Upline/Downline meeting!

Aimee is coming into town all the way from California so if you can make it to the meeting that would be great. The meeting will be at Robbie's house at 7pm. We will be talking about ways to build our business, things that are going on with Stampin' Up, and all sorts of new, great ideas for the upcoming holidays. We are also going to be working on some Ronald McDonald cards while at the meeting.

Hope to see you there!

Technique Tuesday

2008-10-20T10:40:00.000-07:00

Don't forget tomorrow is Technique Tuesday!!! Class is at Robbie's house and will be at 6:30pm. Make sure you stop by to learn two new techniques and go home with samples of each with directions on how to do them and you will also leave with a card using one of the techniques as well. This week we are working with polished stone and learning how to use the heat and stick powder!

Birthday Bash Reminder

2008-10-16T22:49:00.000-07:00

Don't forget this weekend is the BIRTHDAY BASH!!! There will be cards, scrapbook pages, treats, gift cards, cake, and more.... There are still spots open Saturday or Sunday if you want to come and join the fun. Just let us know.... Call Robbie at 454-7972.....

Here is a small preview on some of the great projects that await us this weekend.

Click HERE to see the rest of the info!!!

Card Class

2008-10-16T22:44:00.000-07:00

This week we have a little bit of Fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas all in one place! Be sure to stop by any time after 1pm to join us for these great cards.

Spooky Scrapbooking

2008-10-08T09:18:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is Scrapbook Class and we are getting into the spirit of the season with a Halloween Layout and a Thanksgiving Layout as well.

This is a fun Halloween layout with "spooky" eyes that bring the page to life! It works for a Halloween party, trick or treating, or just the kids and their costumes.

This is a great Thanksgiving themed page with somewhat non-traditional colors. It says Give Thanks but that can always be changed when you make your own page. You can alter it to say whatever you want it to say! The leaves for great for any nature, outdoor pictures you have.

BIRTHDAY STAMP CAMP

2008-10-06T12:56:00.000-07:00

This year is Stampin' Up's 20th Birthday and in honor of that we are throwing a big celebration party. We are holding a Birthday Stamp Camp on October 18th or 19th (which ever you can attend) from 11am to 4pm....

We will be making all projects with a birthday theme! The fee is $50 and will include your project supplies, the Party Hearty stamp set on page 63 of the catalog, light snacks and birthday cake.

Join us for a fun filled day of stamping and creating as we celebrate Stampin' Up's 20 years of creativity. Pre-registration is required so supplies and stamp sets can be available the day of the event, so please RSVP by October 8th (wednesday).

Robbie Cox 702-454-7972 or scrapnmom@cox.net

Hope to see you there.

REMINDERS...

2008-09-24T13:37:00.000-07:00

It is going to be a busy weekend for us and I love it... we will be scrapbooking, card making and then getting ready for Christmas!!

Just wanted to remind everyone that

Thursday is Scrapbook Class....

Friday is our regular Card Class....and

Saturday is the Holiday Headstart...

If you have any questions about any of the above classes or events please don't hesitate to call Robbie at 454-7972 or email at www.scrapnmom@cox.net . We want everyone to be able to make it to things they are interested in, so just ask!

THANK YOU!

2008-09-22T13:32:00.000-07:00

I wanted to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who has been helping with the Ronald McDonald cards. The event was a success. Right now we have over 150 cards done and turned in and I still have people working on more at home/school/church. So thank you, thank you, thank you for your support of this great cause.

We still plan on doing our own Ronald McDonald event later in the year on a smaller scale at the house with the Ronald McDonald set itself. Making fun projects and getting together and I hope that we will have a great turn-out for that as well. We will keep you updated on that!

Ronald McDonald Event

2008-09-18T10:42:00.000-07:00

I have recently been asked to help in the Las Vegas Valley SU drive to make cards and decorate lunch bags for the Ronald McDonald House. The goal is to make 2,000 cards to donate before Christmas day! These cards will be given to the children staying in the hospital and to the family members staying at the RM house. We also have a goal of 2,400 decorated brown lunch sacks. Please help us make a BIG difference in the lives of these children!

I have agreed to join the drive in the following way:

* I will be at the Henderson Auto Mall Honda dealership on the following Saturdays with the group from 10 am - 1 pm.
September 20, October 11 and November 8.

* I will have cards cut and ready for stamping and assembly for the above events as well as have them available on the Friday before for anyone who cannot come on Saturday but would like to help "make cards".

* I will have a donation can available for anyone who wishes to donate towards the supplies for the cards and lunch bag projects.

Also being collected are any craft supplies that you would like to get out of your house and into the hands of the children for their enjoyment. Boxes will be available for your deposits.

Please check your calendars and plan to spend some time with us either at the Honda dealer on Saturdays or at Friday Card Class during the next three months to help see the goal set forth become a reality.

Thanks for your help and support with this great charity organization.

DOWNLINE MEETING

2008-09-18T10:27:00.000-07:00

Last Reminder.

Don't forget that tonight is the meeting at 6:30pm. You are suppose to be bringing a card made with a piece of last month's "card candy" and your 12 holiday cards for this months swap. Also, if you have a Stamp-A-Ma-Jig that you don't know how to use or just want some extra practice with, please remember to bring it. We will show those of you who do not know how to use it, HOW, and those who do can move straight to doing the card we have for you.

I will also have out some Ronald McDonald cards so hopefully you can spend a few extra minutes while you are here to help get some of them done for the card drive.

I have our supply order in so everyone can pick up their catalogs when you come!

TECHNIQUE TUESDAY

2008-09-15T16:23:00.001-07:00

This Tuesday is class. We are learning dry embossing and rock n'roll.... We will be making a card with both techniques!

Come on by and add to your technique knowledge. Class starts at 6:30pm and is $15. See you there.

Friday Cards: Getting Scary

2008-09-10T19:22:00.000-07:00

Make sure you come by card class this week.... we are getting ready for Halloween. It will be here before we know it, so we have to get making those cards. We are starting with a fun Frankenstein card this week! We are also making a birthday card and a great generic card to go along with our threesome.

Hope to see everyone this week!

September Card Kits

2008-09-05T13:24:00.001-07:00

September is here and this is the new Card Kit for the month.... bright and fun....! It features the new stamp set Eastern Blooms and lots of the new "In Colors"! Take a look and see if you are interested and let us know so we can get you a kit of your own.

** The kit includes enough pieces for you to create 6 cards of each design! The card kit is $15.

Let us know if you have any questions about this great deal.

Scrapbook Pages

2008-09-03T13:15:00.000-07:00

Scrapbook class is this Thursday....

Summer is pretty much over so get out those beach/lake/boating pictures and we have the perfect layout for you.

This layout will work for pretty much anything from a wedding, to Christmas (and that is coming sooner than you can imagine)! It is delicate and beautiful.

Friday Night Cards

2008-08-28T10:04:00.000-07:00

The cards for Friday class feature a rocket ship, the NEW Sock Monkey stamp set, and a beautiful pull through butterfly card.

You definitely don't want to miss these three fun and different cards....

Be sure to come by any time from 1pm on to make these cards. We hope to see you there!

EXCLUSIVE Stamp Club!

2008-08-27T19:21:00.000-07:00

Want to be part of an EXCLUSIVE Stamp Club????

Here is how is works...

* Commit to spending $50 each month for SIX months

* Each month the "Hostess" rotates so everyone has a turn

* "Hostess" receives choice of Level I or Level II hostess set

* "Hostess" also receives a minimum of $35 free merchandise from new catalog

* Monthly stamp club meeting with projects and ideas "just for members"

* During your month as hostess - gather orders from friends and family to earn more free merchandise

Open house coupons will be honored for club members.

Six participants = One club

** Join today and start buying stamps on a budget!

Stamp Club NOW Forming!

2008-08-27T19:15:00.000-07:00

The new catalog is out at last and now it is time to get all the goodies. A Stamping Club will help you get all the items you want and some of the hostess stamps too.

HERE IS HOW IT WORKS:

* For the next SIX months, you must agree to purchase $25 each month.

* During the SIX month period you will be assigned to a specific month. That month you will be the hostess.
* You will receive the hostess benefits - including the free merchandise and choice of Level 1 stamps (or higher) depending on amount of sales during the month.

* You can increase your hostess benefits by gathering outside orders from friends and family or purchasing more than the $25 for that month.

Let us know if you want to take advantage of this great way to earn free merchandise!

Open House Follow-up

2008-08-25T19:10:00.000-07:00

Open House was a lot of fun. We had a great turn-out and made some cute projects with the fabulous new products. We made a card with the new UPSY DAISY stamp set and the new BIG SHOT and we also made a bookmark with some of the new chipboard.

We hope that everyone that came enjoyed themselves and their goodies!

REMINDER!

2008-08-22T11:10:00.000-07:00

DON'T FORGET OPEN HOUSE IS TOMORROW!!!

COME AND SEE THE NEW PRODUCTS AND NEW STAMP SETS WE HAVE FROM THE NEW CATALOG. CHECK OUT THE NEW CATALOG ITSELF!

HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN NEW PRODUCTS AND FUN STAMP SETS!

GET YOUR COUPON BOOKS GOOD FOR THE NEXT 6 MONTHS!

SNACKS AND FRIENDS WILL BE THERE, OF COURSE!

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON!

Class Tonight

2008-08-22T09:23:00.000-07:00

These are the cards for tonight... fun and festive and good for almost any occasion.

The one on top uses our NEW Scallop edge punch so that is exciting.... and the middle card is one that can be used for almost any occasion (those are always nice to have handy)... the third card is a fun child's birthday card and uses our faux stitching technique...

Hope to see everyone today from anytime after 1pm.....

Thursday Scrapbooking

2008-08-20T18:48:00.000-07:00

Finish up those summer and Fourth of July pictures with this fun and festive layout, or have it ready for next year!!!!

This is a cute layout suitable for any occasion; a birthday, a girls night out, or just to celebrate the friendship you share with your girls.

**Class is Thursday night at Robbie's house at 7pm. Give us a call if you need any other info. Hope to see you there.

New Stamp Promo!

2008-08-17T15:35:00.000-07:00

Never Before Seen Stamps, Never Before Seen Savings

FromAugust 11 through September 30, Stampin' Up! is providing never-before-seen savings on brand-new stamp sets: 15% off select new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog--no additional purchase necessary. See the great stamps that are included in the offer below:

Item Code Pg. # Description Regular Price 15% off Price

111690 Pg. 32 Snow Swirled $24.95 $21.21

111586 Pg. 55 It's a Stretch $23.95 $20.36

111544 Pg. 81 Putt Putt $24.95 $21.21

111626 Pg. 91 Eastern Blooms $21.95 $18.66

111672 Pg. 98 Pocket Silhouettes $18.95 $16.11

111710 Pg. 101 Upsy Daisy $18.95 $16.11

111556 Pg. 109 Under the Stars $29.95 $25.46

111644 Pg. 145 Heard from the Heart $22.95 $19.51

111570 Pg. 157 Contempo Alphabet $40.95 $34.81

109381 Pg. 23 Felicidades Siempre* $17.95 $15.26
*From Celebrando Creatividad

Countdown to Open House

2008-08-12T10:36:00.001-07:00

The new catalogs have arrived and the Open House has been planned. Be part of the fun and excitement as Stampin' Up launches new stamps and other fantastic products.

1. Purchase a catalog for $10 and prepare your order for the August 23rd Open House.

2. Invite friends to join you at Open House or Friday Night Card Class. Each friend earns a ticket in a special drawing. The more friends you bring, the more chances to win a fabulous prize.

3. Attend the Open House and receive an exclusive coupon book for six months worth of terrific deals.

4. Bring an order of $25 and receive a ticket for an exclusive drawing; Bring an order of $50 and receive two (2) tickets for a drawing; Bring an order of $75 and receive three (3) tickets - You get the idea....

5. Based on the sales at the Open House, one lucky person will be selected to be the Mystery Hostess. The Mystery Hostess will receive the free product amount that corresponds to the sales. If there are $700 in orders, the Mystery Hostess will receive $95 in frees stamps - FROM THE NEW CATALOG!!!

6. Make a fun card with the new products to take home.

7. Host a qualifying Stampin' Up show in your home with your friends and receive your catalog FREE - not to mention all the other goodies you receive!

8. Be one of the first 8 to arrive and you will receive a fun door prize.

9. See the yummy "In colors" that are available for a limited time.

10. Add up all the reasons to come to Open House on August 23rd. It is easy to see that the day will be "total"ly worth spending part of the day with us and friends. Be the first to play with the new products!!!

RSVP to scrapnmom@cox.net or stampingwithrobbie.stampinup.net and we hope to see you there.

Stampin' Up Convention 2008!

2008-08-04T14:18:00.000-07:00

We are finally home from Convention and ready to share what we learned and all of our new ideas... Convention was a blast and so full of excitement that is for sure! We went with our friend Sue (a demonstrator from Pahrump, NV) and there was never a dull moment.

We won prizes throughout the weekend.

And as a first-time Convention goer that was very exciting for me. I was very excited to win some of the new Vinyl decorations that Stampin' Up is going to be offering in the Fall. I can't wait to try them out and see what I can really do with them.

The biggest surprise was at the end of Convention when UPS showed up in the building and gave away the new Ronald McDonald set to all in attendance. It was quite a big party at that moment.

So Convention was fun but now the really fun part starts when we get to actually start using our new products and new stamps. We can't wait.

Craft Fair Update

2008-05-14T19:37:00.000-07:00

We went to the craft fair last week and we did okay. We sold some of our hand-made items and some of our cards... I think we might have some people who are interested in coming to our classes which is great too. All in all I think it was a successful day and who knows who might call us later after picking up our cards!

Hopefully someone will be inspired and want to come out and learn more and join us for fun with stamping and crafting and letting our creative juices flow. That is what it is all about and when we have the most fun... We love meeting new people and having them join us.

Candy Tins

2008-05-14T19:33:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite projects that I have made yet... I think that they are WAY CUTE and can be used for anything. I am going to use these ones for Visiting Teaching this month but they can totally be custom-made for any holiday or any theme so easily.

The candies are wrapped with the paper to match and the tin holds about 12 little candies so it is a complete gift. I hope the ladies like them as much as I do.

Mother's Day Frame

2008-05-05T15:03:00.000-07:00

I made these frames also for the Craft Fair since Mother's Day is just around the corner. I think that any mom would love to get one of these. They are made with chipboard and adorned with ribbon and buttons.

Candles

2008-05-05T14:47:00.000-07:00

I made some candles for the upcoming Craft Fair that I will be at this coming Thursday. I was excited to play with some of the Rub-Ons that I had and I was able to put them to good use on these candles. I really liked how they turned out. I liked the colored ones on the white candles and I liked how the white stood out on the red candles. Very BOLD. Hopefully they will sell, sell, sell.....

Gift Card Holder

2008-05-05T14:43:00.000-07:00

This is a very cute gift card holder that was made at the Birthday Stamp Camp. It can be made with a boy or girl theme and can also be changed up to represent any other holiday that you need....for example, a tree for Christmas, or hearts for Valentine's Day or an Anniversary... it is very universal and easy to make. The polka-dot paper in the picture represents the gift card.

Envelope Card

2008-05-03T16:46:00.000-07:00

Envelope/ Pouch Card

Front view

Open card

We made these cards at the Birthday Stamp Camp and they were a hit. Not only are they a card but they hold a treat or a surprise in the back as well. They are adorable and way easy to make. They take only one piece of 12 x 12 double-sided piece of paper.

***If anyone ever wants directions for any of the projects or cards... or wants me to make them a sample or make them cards or scrapbook pages or something please let me know. Leave me a comment or send me an e-mail at Durban51@yahoo.com I would be happy to see what we could arrange.

Falling behind....

2008-05-03T16:36:00.000-07:00

I have not posted on here in FOREVER!!! I was totally excited to start this blog and was going to stay on top of it and post pictures of all of the things that I make because I really do make stuff constantly but then life got in the way and I have been so overwhelmed with all kinds of stuff.

I am going to try to do better!!! Haven't we all said that before!

In the past few weeks. I have been working on all kinds of stuff. I did a stamp camp birthday party which was way fun, and very successful. I have also been putting some things together for a craft fair that I will be at next Thursday. Hopefully that goes well also. I have of course been doing my regular Friday night card classes, and my Thursday night Scrapbook classes too. I told you I have been doing stuff I just haven't had the time to put the posts on here....

So... On with the posts!!!

Antique Egg

2008-03-27T15:12:00.001-07:00

I wanted to share the story of this Easter egg. I made this egg for my grandma and grandpa when I was in elementary school. I am not sure exactly when, but it was a LONG time ago. My grandpa died a couple years ago and my grandma died this past December. We have pretty much finished cleaning out the entire house and what did we find but a box that said "Aranne's Egg". We opened it up and this was what was inside it. That is the kind of lady that my grandma was. She kept everything. She was not a pack-rat, but she kept everything that her grandkids made for her that is a definite. All of the eggs that are in there are eggs that the grandkids had made over the years and she had kept them and stored them in there as well. It was really neat to be able to get it out and display it at my house this Easter. I now have something that I made when I was tiny but I also have a great memory of my grandma too.

The egg is made by paper-mache style but instead of wrapping the balloon with newspaper, you use string and let it dry and then pop then balloon. It is a really easy and fun project to do with little kids.

Easter Basket

2008-03-27T15:05:00.001-07:00

I know this is a little late but I had to share the cute little Easter baskets that I made. This was made with one sheet of 12 x 12 double sided paper, some eyelets and some ribbon and that is all. They are super easy to do and way cute.

I filled the eggs with some candy and made them for the ladies that I Visit Teach. They loved them.

I think I might change the paper colors and use them again later in the year for another holiday and fill them with different things... I am thinking they would be cute as Halloween buckets or Christmas buckets??

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2008-03-17T15:41:00.001-07:00

So besides sending out St. Patrick's Day cards I decided that I would make some treats and take them to my old co-workers and to my dance class tonight. I filled some themed baggies with some popcorn and made some tags that read: "Have a popping good day, buttered with love". It is just fun to bring treats to people and I like making them as well.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to Everyone!

Playing Catch-up

2008-03-16T10:08:00.000-07:00

On Friday I decided that I was not only going to spend some time doing the regular cards that I do but I was also going to play catch up with some scrapbooking. I am SO far behind, as I think many of us are, and I just decided I would spend the day trying to catch up a bit. I think I did a pretty good job. I got a few layouts done and I was happy with them. They were not too fancy, but guess what, THEY ARE DONE!

BIRTHDAY BASH: This was my dad's 60th birthday party in September 2007. We had a big BBQ and pool party at the house and tons of people from California made the trip all the way to Vegas for it. It was a blast. My dad really enjoyed himself and that was what was important.

TRICK OR TREAT: This was "Trunk or Treat" this Halloween over at the church. We usually don't go or do much for Halloween at all but this year our friends (the Young's) and their little ones really wanted us to come out and go with them so we did. So all of us got dressed up and went over to hand out candy and let the little ones get some for themselves. We ended up having a good time and seeing everyone else in their costumes as well.

A PERFECT DAY: This was this July in Utah at a family reunion. We decided to have an impromptu photo shoot on the back porch of the cabin and these were some of the nicest shots of the whole weekend. It was a great weekend with Dan's entire extended family. We were able to just get away and enjoy the outdoors and spend time together.

GO BIG BEN: This is just a tribute to BIG BEN and Steelers football. Sundays and football season has changed at the Urbancic household that is for sure. A few years ago I never would have dreamed that I would own a football jersey and get excited for a game, but Oh, I do now! As long as the Steelers are playing we are allowed to watch football and I definitely get into it and cheer BIG BEN on.

So that is what I accomplished on Friday - I think I did pretty good. You can see that I don't do journaling very good on my pages, but as I sat here and typed this up I thought "how come you can type on here and not do your journaling?" I think I will just go back and copy what I wrote on here and put it on my pages.

Friday 3-14-07

2008-03-15T10:10:00.000-07:00

So this week we finished off our Easter cards with two more fun cards, and one extra card just because.

This one was fun just to color and was very sweet. The chicks are adorable!

I LOVE this card. The cute newborn chicks popping out of their eggs! Who wouldn't love to get this card? And I think the colors are perfect for Easter.

This was our extra card for the night and it will work for any occasion.

Friday 3-7-08

2008-03-07T22:03:00.001-08:00

These were tonight's cards. We made a fun St. Patrick's Day Card, a whimsical Spring card and a really cute Easter Card. I think all of them turned out really great! I think I am going to be mass producing the Easter card to send out to everyone that I know. I already have my St. Patrick's Day cards done so I just have to get them addressed and then will go into the mail, so this one was just an extra!

Uncle's Birthday

2008-03-07T08:41:00.000-08:00

A buckle card with a tropical theme is what I decided on for my uncle's upcoming birthday. It went out in the mail yesterday and I hope he likes it. These are fun to make and really easy. Masculine cards are always a challenge but I think this one turned out alright.

Letter Perfect

2008-03-05T19:54:00.000-08:00

For months I have been trying to figure out what saying or quote I wanted to put above my dinning room window to fill the empty space and this weekend I finally found it. I think it is perfect and I absolutely LOVE how it turned out. It totally defines US and OUR HOME. It reads: Together is our favorite place to be.

I really like the font and the fun feeling that it gives the room. I am very happy with it and it has inspired me to do more. I will HAVE to find the perfect one for the nursery when that time comes!

Happy Birthday Jason

2008-03-04T10:16:00.000-08:00

This one will probably be late since it has to make its way to Gilbert, AZ by tomorrow but oh well. Happy Birthday to Officer Jason (my cousin) and hope you have a great day and a fabulous year to follow!

Friday night fun

2008-02-29T20:37:00.000-08:00

Tonight's class was filled with flowers, butterflies and a friendly Leprechaun. We made three cards (like we do each week) and these are the ones from tonight.

This card works great for any occasion. I chose to have it say "Thank You" because I always need those and never seem to have enough of them just laying around. I really like the spring colors on the card.

This card is great because of all of the detail in the background. It is a little hard to see in the picture but there are like four different stamps used just to make the background itself. I also like the pretty ribbons.

This guy here just screams St. Patrick's day and it will be here sooner than we know it so we have to get started on those cards or we won't get them done and out on time.

Card Kit Layout #1 & #2

2008-02-29T11:12:00.000-08:00

Thursday night we did scrapbooking with the Stampin' Up card kits. I think they turned out cute. Now all I have to do is add the pictures and taa-daa.. two pages complete. That is fabulous.

I love the big chipboard flower on this page. I think it really pops. And I also like the number of pictures on this two-page spread.

On this layout I like the space for a big professional picture. When you have little ones and taken them to get their "yearly pictures" it is nice to be able to scrapbook them later on. This is perfect for that.

New site

2008-02-28T22:52:00.000-08:00

So I look around on everyone's sites and see all of the fun and crafty stuff that they do and say to myself, "hey I do a little of this and a little of that, so why don't I post any of it on here"? So, that is what this site is all about. I am going to share some of the things that I do and the things that I make.

I have been a picture freak my whole life. I love taking tons of pictures, but now it comes back to haunt me because I can't keep up with them. I started scrapbooking back in 2002, right after getting married, thanks to my mother-in-law. I have my teenage years done and caught up and that is pretty much it. With a wedding of my own, a few brother-in-laws and a sister-in-law who got married, some nieces, a few missions, tons of birthdays and anniversaries and then just the everyday things I am just a little behind to say the least. But I am trying and that is what counts. And I am enjoying each page that I do.

I also make tons of cards with my mom. This is a relatively new thing that we have stumbled upon and it is so much fun. We have classes and get together and it is another thing that takes up my time.

All in all I love to be creative and try new things. I will post what I know (even if it is not much) and hope that is inspires someone out there.