New Hostess Groups Forming

Join now with the new catalog!

Want some new stamps and accessories every month?

Want to learn new stamping techniques? Want to earn free merchandise, including hostess sets? Want the new Spring-Summer Collection catalog for free? Want a fun evening out with the girls? Then join Stamp Club!

New Stamp Clubs are forming now that will run from January - June.

All you have to do is agree to purchase $25 per month (before shipping/handling and tax) for six months, and you'll be able to take advantage of all the perks listed above!

You'll meet once a month at my house to stamp projects and learn new techniques and place/pick up your order. One month you will be hostess and will receive the free hostess set and merchandise!

Please email or call me if you are interested in joining!

We will meet on the fourth Sunday afternoon of the month at 2:00pm.

I look forward to stamping with you soon!

December Challenge

I have 2 hostess clubs coming to an end. I thought it would be fun to showcase some of their talents to bring it to an end. Therefore, in their December order, I included the following materials.

They can use them in any way that they want to. The winner will recieve a prize from me. So, as soon as they get them in, I will post them.

Some Christmas Eye Candy!

If you would like recipes for these cards, feel free to email me.

3rd Christmas Card Class

We will make 15 cards.

(3 designs and 5 of each design).

Cost: $20.00 per class

For all supplies to make 15 cards and envelopes.

(except adhesive)

Friday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m.

(registration is due Wednesday, October 31st)

To Sign up:Email me at stampinmandy@yahoo.com
**I am also offering Free Shipping on ALL orders placed at my classes.**

Final Christmas Card Class

Finally. . .

At our last hostess club meeting, we made clipboards. I have asked everyone that wasn't able to make it to the meeting to email a picture to me. Below are the ones we made that Sunday afternoon.

Sunday's

Tricia's

Christa's

Cloris'

Mandy's

Sorry

I am so sorry I haven't posted any recipes and cards lately! It has been crazy! I will do better this month. I promise!!

Updates:

Registration for the October 19th Christmas Card Class is due on Monday, October 1st. (Kits are available. So if you are unavailable to come, you can still make the awesome class.)

Hostess Clubs are going strong and having fun.

Fall Frenzy

Christmas Card Class #1 Registration

Registration for the first class needs to be to me by this Friday. I totally missed the original registration date so I had to extend it. If you are interested in joining us, let me know! It will really be a GREAT time!

3rd Annual
Christmas Card Classes

Have 45 homemade cards
Ready to go into the mail by November 16th!

3 Different classes and we will make 15 cards at each class.
(3 designs and 5 of each design).

Cost: $20.00 per class
For all supplies to make 15 cards and envelopes.
(except adhesive)

Come to one, or sign up for all three!!!

Friday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m.
(registration is due Monday, August 27)

Friday, October 19th at 6:30 p.m.
(registration is due Monday, October 1)

Friday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m.
(registration is due Monday, October 29)

To Sign up:
Email me at stampinmandy@yahoo.com

**I am also offering Free Shipping on ALL orders placed at my classes.**

Ribbon Order

Ladies,
We are looking for two more people who are interested in doing a ribbon order. This post will give you all the details. It is a one time order of $44, and you get 47 yards of ribbon.

Let me know if you want to get in on this GREAT deal!

Mandy <><

A Precious Opportunity

My precious friend, Mallory, is an extremely gifted photographer. She is offering the following print fundraiser to help us raise money. Check out these amazing photos!

********************Mallory Krieger Photography Adoption Fundriaser*****************************
I am going to be selling images through MalloryKriegerPhotography to raise money for the Nabor's adoption. If you are interested in viewing or ordering any prints, please visit the link below. All proceeds will go to Jason and Mandy.www.mallorykriegerphotography.com/AdoptionFundraiser

Choose Your Family! (New Recruit Special!)

Email me to find out more!

Adoption Album

I made this album yesterday to give to our birthmom. I thought you might like to look at it. I didn't upload all of the pages here. If you would like to see all of them, check out my other blog.

Thank you, Angie, for showing me how to make this album!! It was a huge hit!!

I think I am going to go stamp today so I will be uploading some new cards soon!

Have a great day!

Ribbon Club

I have 4 openings for those of you who would like to get the following ribbon embellishments:

• 12 yards of the 8 new Taffeta Ribbons - 1 and 1/2 yards of each (Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray, Mellow Moss, Bashful Blue, and Pretty In Pink),


• 20 yards of the new 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbons- 2 and 1/2 yards of each (Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Bravo Burgandy, Real Red, Regal Rose, Brocade Blue, Certainly Celery, and Old Olive)


• 15 yards of the Double Stitched Ribbons 2 and 1/2 yards of each (Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Wild Wasabi, River Rock, Groovy Guava, and Purely Pomegranate)

All of the above ribbon is included (that is 47 yards of ribbon) in a one time price of $44.00 (that is .97 cents per yard). The price does include taxes and shipping.

This is an awesome way to get all of the new ribbons without having to buy huge spools of just one color. If you bought all 22 ribbons individually, you would spend $206.64 with shipping and taxes. That is an awesome savings!

If you are interested in signing up for the ribbon club, email me at stampinmandy@yahoo.com

Adoption Fundraising Button

Friends,

For those of you who do not know, Jason and I are meeting a birthmother this week who is due within the next month. We know that adoption is part of our family, and God has brought to us a mother who desperately needs us to take the baby. It is amazing to see Him work.

So, we are working out the plan of fundraising for this adoption. One thing we are doing is the Adoption Donation button on the left of my blog. If you would like to help us bring Baby Nabors home, just click on the button and it will take you to a Pay Pal account where you can donate. We have to raise $6,000 in a month. We have $650 due next week for our home study. So, every dollar is very much appreciated!

If you would like to have a button on your blog to help us out, please let me know. I will send you the directions and the code. It would be great to have this button circulated to as many people as we can.

Thank you!

Punch A Bunch

the above samples came from the Stampin' Up Website. Click on them for the recipe.

Punch a Bunch

You won't be able to resist punching a bunch of beautiful projects

when you see what's inside our Three for You Punch Box!

This fun keepsake tin holds the exclusive Trio Flower punch, a coordinating 9-piece die cut Three for You stamp set, and three Stampin' Spots in Purely Pomegranate, Wild Wasabi, and Basic Black.

But there's even more to love. During August, we're throwing in an exclusive package of 30 textured Love Notes (a $12.95 value) free when you purchase the Three for You Punch Box! Create Purely Pomegranate, So Saffron, and Wild Wasabi notes and other on-the-go projects using the Three for You Punch Box. You'll find it's such a cinch that you'll want to punch and stamp bunches!

Email me if you would like to order your Three For You Punch Box!

Christmas Card Classes

3rd Annual
Christmas Card Classes

Have 45 homemade cards
Ready to go into the mail by November 16th!

3 Different classes and we will make 15 cards at each class.
(3 designs and 5 of each design).

Cost: $20.00 per class
For all supplies to make 15 cards and envelopes.
(except adhesive)

Come to one, or sign up for all three!!!

Saturday, September 14th at 6:30 p.m.
(registration is due Monday, August 27)

Friday, October 19th at 6:30 p.m.
(registration is due Monday, October 1)

Friday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m.
(registration is due Monday, October 29)

To Sign up:
Email me at stampinmandy@yahoo.com

Cash, Checks, MC, Visa, Discover, & American Express Accepted

**I am also offering Free Shipping on ALL orders placed at my classes.**

Designer Series Paper Colors

Designer Series Paper Colors

The following is a list of our Designer Series Paper (on pages 170 -173 in the Fall-Winter Collection 2007 Catalog) and the colors they coordinate with.

• Brocade Backgrounds: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, River Rock
• Cerise: Read Red, Very VanillaCharbon: Basic Gray, Very Vanilla
• Creepy Crawly: Basic Black, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust
• Cutie Pie: Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Rose Red, So Saffron
• Darling Doodles: Brocade Blue, Groovy Guava, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi
• Dashing: Old Olive, Real Red, River Rock, Very Vanilla
• Fall Flowers: Old Olive, Really Rust, Sahara Sand, Soft Sky
• Flowers for You: Certainly Celery, Lovely Lilac, Regal Rose, TemptingTurquoise
• LeJardin: River Rock, Soft Sky, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
• Linen Prints: Apricot Appeal, Cameo Coral, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, PinkPassion
• Notations No.2: More Mustard, River Rock, Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi
• Outlaw: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Really Rust, Sage Shadow, Very Vanilla
• Petals & Paisleys: Certainly Celery, Cool Caribbean, Rose Red, Old Olive,Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Taken with Teal
• Prints: Monochromatic papers available in Almost Amethyst, Always Artichoke,Blue Bayou, Brilliant Blue, Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa, Groovy Guava,Lovely Lilac, More Mustard, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, River Rock, Rose Red, SoSaffron, Soft Sky, Tempting Turquoise
• Porcelain Prints: Blue Bayou, River Rock, Wild Wasabi
• Uptown: Almost Amethyst, Basic Gray, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi
• Wintergreen: Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, Sage Shadow, Soft Sky

Hostess Club was a GREAT Success!!!

I love my hostesses! You know I have been working with stamps and Stampin' Up! for 4 years next month. I can not believe I have been in it that long. I have met some of the most amazing and creative women through this company and doing such fun things! We had a great time today at hostess club! (Debbie & Christa we missed you!)

We made an adorable stationery holder and stationery. If you would like directions about how to make this, email me at stampinmandy@yahoo.com. Recipe:

Stamps: On The Spot, Little Pieces, Sweet Spot, Alphabet Appeal Upper
Paper: Pretty In Pink, Night of Navy, Soft Sky, Whisper White
Ink: Night of Navy, Soft Sky, Pretty In Pink, Purely Pomegranate
Accessories: 1/8” Circle Punch, Adhesive, 1 ¼” Circle Punch, 1 3/8” Circle Punch, Grosgrain Ribbon, Medium Whisper White envelopes

If you are interested in joining one of the Hostess Clubs, let me know! We would love to have you!!

We need ONE more person!

We need 1 more person in the Sunday afternoon group!

Tons of fun, great products, and awesome projects!New Stamp Clubs are forming now that will run from July - December.

All you have to do is agree to purchase $25 per month (before shipping/handling and tax) for six months, and you'll be able to take advantage of all the perks listed above! You'll meet once a month at my house to stamp projects and learn new techniques and place/pick up your order. One month you will be hostess and will receive the free hostess set and merchandise!

Please email or call me if you are interested in joining! We will meet the third Sunday afternoon of the month at 2:00pm. I hope you'll be able to join!

Sweet Dogs to a Good Home

Howdy!

My sister and brother-in-law are going to give away their Boston Terrier Male, Duke, and a mut, Ginger. If you are interested, we are looking for a good home. Read my sister's blog for more information.

Thanks!

Today's Inspiration

These are some of the cards that I mailed out last week. I love the blue, red, black, and white combination. The blue that I used on these is a retired color, but I love using it. I know there are other blues that would look just as good. Just click on the cards to see the recipe!

A Simple Hello

Hello to all!

Below is today's card. It is very easy. However, the colors are much nicer in person. I love chocolate chip and just about any other color.

Recipe:

Stamps: Polka Dots & Paisley

Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: mini silver brads, chocolate chip marker, certainly celery marker, corner rounder

Pick a Petals that make you smile!

Good Morning!

I pray each of you has had a wonderful weekend so far! I know I have been blessed. We got up on Saturday, loaded up our grill, and J. cooked about 125 dogs for our church's community gathering. Then, we went to some dear friend's of ours to pick up a donated refrigerator to take up to my sweet little grandparents. Meme is 85 and Grandaddy is 93. They are so funny. It is quite hard for them to say thank you and enjoy a blessing. So, it is always fun to wow them with a gift like that. Finally, on our way home from Paris, J and I stopped by my baby brother's house to wish him a Happy Birthday! I love that guy! It always makes me so happy to be in his presence! Anyway, today is Sunday. J and I are zonked, but we are so excited that we have had a full weekend. I am hoping to get some more stampin done this weekend, and I have several other projects that need my attention before the next week start.

I hope you like this card that I am adding. It is quite simple, and I love it.

Recipe:

Stamps: Pick A Petal, Wonderful Words II (retired)

Ink: Whisper White

Paper: Kraft

Accessories: silver mini brads, 1/16" circle punch, medium twill tape, pink gingham ribbon, tag corner punch

Couldn't Wait!

This card is one that I created the other day in my moments of divine inspiration. *Notice the use of the large twill tape.* I was dreaming of sandy beaches and suntanned skin while the rain trickled down the window. LOL!!

Recipe:

Stamps: Pick A Petal

Card stock: Tempting Turquoise, Pink Passion, Only Orange, Whisper White, Sahara Sand

Ink: Only Orange, Pink Passion

Accessories: Large Twill Tape, Silver Brads, turquoise grosgrain ribbon, double rectangle punch, corner punch, stampin dimensionals

My Treasure

I was inspired by my upline, Angie, to take a look at things I have been holding on to. About two years ago, when I signed up my first downline, Angie sent me this amazing collection of ribbons. I have held on to them without coming close to unwraping them. I read on Angie's blog the other day how she is using some things that she has been holding on to. Well, in my next few cards, you will see that I, too am using instead of holding on. I am so bad about storing stuff up and not wanting to use it.

Thanks again, Angie! As you can see, your gift meant the world to me, and it has unlocked some creativity at a much needed time!

Inspired!

I have been so inspired to stamp this week. I have made a ton of cards!

I can't wait to share all of them with you! Let me know what you think!

Here is today's card:


Recipe:
Stamps: Big Pieces, Wonderful Words
Paper: Glossy card stock, Chocolate Chip, Pretty In Pink, Purely Pomegranate
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pretty In Pink, Purely Pomegranate, Versamark
Accessories: Brayer, Pretty In Pink Eyelets, Pretty In Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, small tag punch, large tag punch, horizontal slot punch, corner rounder, adhesive

We need 4 more people!

We need 4 more people in the Sunday afternoon group!

Tons of fun, great products, and awesome projects!

New Stamp Clubs are forming now that will run from July - December. All you have to do is agree to purchase $25 per month (before shipping/handling and tax) for six months, and you'll be able to take advantage of all the perks listed above! You'll meet once a month at my house to stamp projects and learn new techniques and place/pick up your order. One month you will be hostess and will receive the free hostess set and merchandise!

Please email or call me if you are interested in joining! If there is enough interest, I am offering two different times of the month we will meet: the fourth Wednesday evening of the month at 6:00pm or the fourth Sunday afternoon of the month at 2:00pm. I hope you'll be able to join!

Updated List of Retired Stamps for Sale!

The Sets are Moving FAST!!

Below is the updated list of stamps and their prices as of Tuesday, July 10 at 8:30 a.m.

All prices are completely negotiable! Don't miss out on your chance to get some great sets at amazing prices!!

Around the Block $8
Bloomin Wonderful $20
Brushstroke Alphabet $20
Brushstroke Alphabet Numbers $12
Crayon Cuties $12 (NIB)
Daisy Crazy $12
Daisy Days $10 (NIB)
Do The Hula $20 (NIB)
Elementary Days $20 (NIB)
Fresh Flowers $12
Fun Filled $12
Happy Healing $12 (NIB)
Happy Thoughts $12
Home Run $12 (NIB)
It’s A Party $12
Ladybug Picnic $12
Lexicon of Love $12
Little Shapes $8 (NIB)
Made From Scratch $10
Mini Messages $12
Monster Mania $15(NIB)
Pocketful of Posies $10
Rhyme Time $17
Right at Home $12
Shapes & Shadows $12
Smorgasboarders $8
Sparkling Summer $12
Springtime Smiles $12
Star-Spangled Day $12
Stipple Butterfly $5 (NIB)
Suitable for Framing $12
Sun, Moon, & Stars $12 (NIB)
Sweet on You $8
The World Over $12
Winged Things $12

My Stamp Room

I can not even begin to express how blessed I feel to have the house that I have. We were totally amazed at God's handiwork of putting us in this house. One of the bonuses is that I have my very own room for stamping, creating, and playing. I absolutely love it. I have big plans of painting and putting some built in shelves in there eventually....but for now...it is my own little slice of heaven.

Friday Night Class

Tonight is my all occasion card class! I love having classes because it gives us a chance to sit down, take a design and make it our own. Below are the samples that we are starting with. However, I know that all of the cards will be awesome and unique based on their style and needs. In this class, they can change the sentiment on the card to make cards that they need for different occasions. Always such a GREAT time together!

Enjoy!

Recipe:
Stamps: Big Pieces, Little Pieces, Year After Year, Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Sahara Sand, Certainly Celery, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Purely Pomegranate
Accessories: 1/16” circle punch, 1/2” circle punch, silver brads, crimper

Recipe:

Stamps: Polka Dots & Paisley, Warm Wards
Paper: Soft Sky, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: black organdy ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch, Small Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch

Recipe:
Stamps: Pick a Petal, Hugs & Wishes
Paper: Kraft, Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip
Ink: White Stampin’ Pad, Soft Sky Stampin’ Pad, Chocolate Chip Stampin’ Pad
Accessories: ribbon, linen thread, 1/16” circle punch, 3/4” circle punch, 1/2” circle punch, horizontal slot punch, sponge dauber, silver brads, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Retired Sets for Sale!

As painful as it is, I'm clearing out retired stamps to make room for new stamps!

If you're interested in buying any of these, please email me (stampinmandy@yahoo).
I am accepting checks, cash, or paypal as payment.

I linked each stamp set name where possible to its gallery at splitcoast stampers, so you can see what they look like, just click on the name. However, email me if there's a set in particular you would like to see. Thanks for looking! (NIB=New In Box-not cut or mounted)

A Little Love $12 SOLD
All I Have Seen $12
Around & About $8 SOLD
Around the Block $8
Bloomin Wonderful $20
Bold Butterfly $20 SOLD
Bold Greetings Mini $8 SOLD
Brushstroke Alphabet $20
Brushstroke Alphabet Numbers $12
Crayon Cuties $12 (NIB)
Crayon Fun Alphabet Upper $20 (NIB)
Crazy Alphabet $20 SOLD
Crazy Alphabet Numbers $12 (NIB) SOLD
Daisy Crazy $12
Daisy Days $12 (NIB)
Do The Hula $15 (NIB)
Elementary Days $20 (NIB)
Fabulous Four $8 SOLD
Fall Whimsy $8 SOLD
Fancy Foliage Definitely Decorative $20 (NIB) SOLD
Festive Four $8 SOLD
Fresh Flowers $12
Fun Filled $12
Fun With Shapes $15 SOLD
Going Somewhere $8 (NIB) SOLD
Good Times $20 SOLD
Happy Healing $12 (NIB)
Happy Thoughts $12
Highways & Byways $12 (NIB)
Holiday Sampler $20 SOLD
Home Run $12 (NIB)
Hope Is… $8 SOLD
It’s A Party $12
Ladybug Picnic $12
Leapfrogs Definitely Decorative $20 (NIB) SOLD
Little Layers II $10 SOLD
Little Shapes $8 (NIB)
Love Without End $17 SOLD
Love Ya Bunches $12 (NIB) SOLD
Love Ya! $12 (NIB) SOLD
Made From Scratch $10
Mini Messages $12
Monster Mania $15(NIB)
Paint Prints $10 SOLD
Peace & Love $12 SOLD
Perfect Party $12
Pocketful of Posies $10
Pure & Simple Alphabet Numbers $12 (NIB)
Quick and Cute $12 SOLD
Rhyme Time $17
Right at Home $12
Say It Simply $8 SOLD
Simple Somethings $8 SOLD
Simple Wishes $8 SOLD
Simply Circles $12 SOLD
Smorgasboarders $8
Sparkling Summer $15
Springtime Smiles $12
Star-Spangled Day $12
Stipple Butterfly $5 (NIB)
Suitable for Framing $12
Sun, Moon, & Stars $12 (NIB)
Sweet On You $12
Tags & More $12 SOLD
The World Over $12
Tropical Fish Definitely Decorative $20 (NIB) SOLD
Winged Things $12

New Stamp Groups Forming!

Join now with the new catalog!
Want some new stamps and accessories every month? Want to learn new stamping techniques? Want to earn free merchandise, including hostess sets? Want the new Fall-Winter Collection catalog for free? Want a fun evening out with the girls? Then join Stamp Club!

New Stamp Clubs are forming now that will run from July - December. All you have to do is agree to purchase $25 per month (before shipping/handling and tax) for six months, and you'll be able to take advantage of all the perks listed above! You'll meet once a month at my house to stamp projects and learn new techniques and place/pick up your order. One month you will be hostess and will receive the free hostess set and merchandise!

Please email or call me if you are interested in joining! If there is enough interest, I am offering two different times of the month we will meet: the fourth Wednesday evening of the month at 6:00pm or the fourth Sunday afternoon of the month at 2:00pm. I hope you'll be able to join!

The New Catalog is Here!!

!Click on Catalog to view the online version

The new catalog, the Fall-Winter Collection is here!

You won't believe all the wonderful new stamps, patterned paper, and accesories!

You need to see it yourself!

How to get your own copy of the catalog:

1. Send $10 to reserve your copy-you will receive a $5.00 certificate towards purchase in the new catalog!
2. RECEIVE A FREE COPY – By BOOKING a workshop
   
3. RECEIVE A FREE COPY – If you purchase $100 or more!
   

NEW CATALOG!!!!

NEW CATALOG COMES OUT JULY 1ST! ORDER YOURS TODAY!

Send $10 to reserve your copy-you will receive a $5.00 certificate towards purchase in the new catalog!

RECEIVE A FREE COPY – By BOOKING a workshop

RECEIVE A FREE COPY – If you purchase $100 or more!