fun finds while in Utah

At Founder's we got to attend a regional right there in St. George Utah.  These are a few of the fun finds on the sample boards.  Wanted to share them with YOU!

Top Note Girl!

Ahhh It's a girl!  This was a sample on the display boards at the regional we attended while in St George.  I've used the top note die to make Frankenstein but now I have to make His Little Sister Francisstein.  Hope she makes you smile like she did me.

The Best Part

 The best part of Founders is reconnecting with friends!  Deb, Georgia and Linda and I here at the park having lunch after our trip to Kanab where the Rubber stamps are made!  Shelli (owner and CEO of SU) has an apartment upstairs so when she is in Kanab she can stay right where it is all "Going on".  Miss you friends already!

Free Chocolate!

This was announced at the regional that we attended while at Founder's circle this past week.

EAT CHOCOLATE for FREE!  I'm offering a sweet deal for a FREE "Eat Chocolate" Stamp Set when you purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit through me.  Eat Chocolate offer ends October 3.  

• Customize and save up to 40% on the Stampin' Up Starter Kit (175.00) (valued at more than $310.00)
• Get a gorgeous Free Greenhouse gala Tote (valid thru Oct. 18).  Value $39.95.
• PLUS receive the "Eat Chocolate" Stamp Set, a future release from the Occasions Mini.  Sneak Peek "Eat Chocolate" samples (created by Stampin' Up!) below.*
• Enjoy Demostrator discounts and benfits whether you stamp for a hobby (pressure-free) or prefer the Stampin' Up! business opportunity.

Contact me today via email inkpadjan@gmail.com for my pass word to get this additional stampset when you sign up with me.

swap and share night

This is a picture of all the SU staff that were AMAZING to us while we were at the retreat.  It just truly amazing how the atmosphere was of "How can I Serve" YOU.  FUN was had by ALL.  Thanks for all the hard work girls.

At the Swap and share night we were greeted at the door with a popcorn box!  Of course we smelled popcorn and thought that what was in the box, but It was this beautiful journal along with an engraved pen for us to take notes with as all of the SU demo's shared with each other things that have made them such a success.  Thank you.  So proud to be a part of such a great group of girls and a successful company!

While we were in St George we had to check out some fabric stores and at one of them these cute pin cushions were on display that were made with the big shot scallop die!  They fit on your wrist and they were just soooooo cute!  Can't wait to try these too!

More share's from Founder's 2010

Well, I wasn't a good as I wanted to be in sharing with you girls what all was going on at Founders'.  I'm Still in Salt Lake, as I was  bumped from my connecting flight and will return home late on Monday now.  But I wanted to share with you my "Bowling Team" from Founders.  We ALL got matching bowling shirts and were taken to an amazing place where they had 18 big screens set up with Wii Bowling!  Everyone was competing as a team and we WON a prize!  "Most Gutter balls"!  Free set of In Color Markers!  Hey I'll take that!   It was SOOOO fun!  

Also wanted to share this cute "Pillow case Dress that was made for our SU bears out of the SU material!  I have to make one for "Snips"

Now this is one of my swaps I received and it was "Shelli's" swap  Yep Shelli Gardner, the founder and CEO of SU!  THis is made from our SU Material and the Pendant die with a draw string top filled with ..... Chocolate.  If you are in my Big Shot club.. We are so Making it!  

This is the embellishment that was on the cute draw string sack!

and on the back of the tag was all that were involved in the Makin'

Shelli and her three daughters' Shalae, Sara and Shanna!  Probably will have to frame this tag!  

Thanks for letting me share!  Look forward to sharing with you all my swaps when I return home!

Cup Cakes

Look what was on my pillow!  A cute cute cup cake. I thought this was "the" gift!  but Look what was inside!  Shelli Gardner made the insert to this simply adorned charm!  I love love love it.  Wait til you see what was on our pillow Last night!

Big Shot and Fabric

There were some girls here that did a quilt block using the big shot dies, these are two of them and also an apron that was being shown.  How CUTE are these.  I had over 172 pics taken today and it took a long time just to down load these three.. Stay tuned I'm going to try to post more soon.. These would also make great Pillows!  Oh my mind is swimming.

Pillow Gift

walked in to my room and this was on my bed.  How cute is this!  Opened it up and it was even cute inside!  and then opened the tissue paper and LOOK!  Ink, Stamps and punch!  This is what we'll be using for our make and takes!  Can't wait!  

Arrived in St George, Utah for Founders'

Wanted to share with you girls part of the experience of being a part of Founder's Circle In St George, Utah.  Arrived safely to the Court Yard Marriott and this is what was there to welcome us.  After getting to our room they had lunch waiting for us and when we checked in, we were all given a colored scarf.  There were 7 other scarf's of our color we had to find and when we got our group of 8 together we checked in to the hospitality room where we found out that this is who we'd be eating dinner with. and We were named "the Dimensionals"  Our tables were decorated with vinyl records as our place mats and the "Record" on our table had "our" name on them.  We all had horned rimmed glasses to where, and Shelli wore her's too.  It was fun to meet new girls, I didn't know any of them at my table and we had  four of the eight were "rising Stars" this year.  Which it is always a pleasure to hear about the new girls and how they do.  and LOVE their new SU business! 

Even our Dinner meal had SU on it!  The attention to detail is amazing.  There was a pillow gift on our bed when I arrived with my full belly, I'll share that with you girls tomorrow.  Good night for now.. Stay tuned for more tomorrow..  We head to Kanab Utah bright and early to visit the Manufacturing plant where all the rubber is born!

LOVE the new Fabric

Q: I heard that Stampin' Up! is selling fabric now. I love fabric, can you tell me more?  

A:  Yes, Stampin’ Up! has exclusive fabric which coordinates with our great stamps and accessories! It is being introduced in our Holiday Mini Catalog 2010. Our customers have been requesting this product for years and we are thrilled to see it finally arrive. Read on to find out the scoop about the Stampin’ Up! fabric and great ways to use it. 

Fabric Basics     

Stampin’ Up! recently introduced the new line of Designer Fabric that combines the beauty of Stampin’ Up! exclusive artwork and colors with high-quality 100% cotton fabric. There are currently two fabric sets available and each pack contains three coordinating designs. The Deck the Halls Designer Fabric (#121716) coordinates with the Vintage Christmas stamps, paper, and accessories in the Holiday Mini (pgs. 18-21). The Candy Cane Christmas Designer Fabric (#121715) coordinates with the huge variety of Candy Cane Christmas products in the Holiday Mini (pgs. 32-37). Each pack includes three extra-wide fat quarters. Quilters and fabric lovers will know the value in that. For those new to fabric, it means that each of the 28” x 18” fabric pieces are larger than standard size fat quarters you buy in the fabric store, making them an even better value. Don't forget about the stamping rewards for shopping and sharing with Stampin’ Up! 

Why Fabric?     

Fabric is great for quilting and many other traditional sewing projects, but it’s also a hot trend in crafting. One trend is to use the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439) to die cut the fabric. For quilters, this is such a time-saver because they can quickly and accurately cut multiple layers of fabric. For crafters, the Big Shot offers variety for creating projects like decorated baby onsies, fabric purses, fabric-covered journals, and coasters with die-cut accents. Because the Big Shot does the detailed cutting work, crafters of any skill level can create a wide variety of projects with ease. Fabric also makes great accents and texture on cards, décor, and scrapbook pages! The

Next Step     

In addition to fabric, Stampin’ Up! has included a variety of complementary products to make crafting with fabric even easier for you. Coordinating products like the beautiful Deck the Halls (#121002) and Candy Cane (#121718) Big Designer Buttons, Bigz XL Tasteful Trim die (#120893), 1/2" Seam Binding (#120992), and the Big Shot Fabric Adhesive (#122194). We offer the tools you need to create a multitude of projects, both traditional and unique, with fabric.  

How to Get Started     

Curious? My customers have been amazed at what they can create with the Designer Fabrics and coordinating supplies. An instructional Fabric Booklet is included in every package of Designer Fabric purchased from the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog. It has instructions for making five projects shown below. This booklet is exclusive to the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog. Let’s plan a fabric workshop where you can share this hot trend with your friends. Whether it’s fashion accessories, cards with fabric, décor items, or one of many other possibilities, you will be amazed at the versatility and fun of crafting with fabric. Contact me today and we’ll make sure you can get your hands on the fabric, plus you’ll have the chance to earn fantastic hostess benefits!

Off to St George Utah

I'm headed off to St George Utah, for a 5 day trip complements of Stampin Up! for being in the top 100 demonstrators.  This is my fifth trip to Founders and each one has been an amazing experience.  I'm wanting to share that with you so stay tuned for the next few days for updates and samples and just right out FUN!
Jan

What can you do with the BIG SHOT?

That is what my Big Shot club is all about.  Learning fun things to do with your Big Shot.  The Cute Spooky House is from the milk carton die.  Added a roof and punch some bats from our new "bat Punch" and oh yeah what's a spooky house with out ghost.  These ghost are made from the owl punch.  Yep, It's the owls body upside down. 

The "Green" coffee collar is an amazing quick gift to make for friends!  Pattern is from a "famous Coffee place"  I drew it out and then cut from felt.  The new Rick rack is the amazing die that is featured in our new Holiday Mini.  It's a must! HAVE.    I iron on the new "Fabric Aheasive" and there was no sewing expect for a button that completes the back side.  Since I was using the daisy #2 die for the Big Shot Card, I added one of them to a scrap I had left over, and I think it looks like an abstract sun rise!  Just perfect for your cup of Coffee or Tea in the early AM. 
The card as I mentioned is from the Daisy #2 die also used the butterfly embosslet die and the back ground is one of our impressions plates to add some texture.
Can't wait to share these three projects with my Big Shot club tonight.