We had a wonderful Stampin Up Quarterly meeting last night, always hosted by our amazing and fun upline, Alicia. Besides learning new things, I got re-energized about my hobby business by everyone there, especially Heather S who spoke about being a successful demonstrator!
We then had what is called a "Shoebox Swap". We each cut and prep all the supplies plus our sample card for 10 others to make our card. We then get to move 10 times to our right and get to make 10 other cards. It is such a hoot!! Plus we get some beautiful samples to use for our own classes, etc. If you have a group of stamping friends, try this idea some time...it is so much fun and you will have a bunch of different cards for your stash! I would suggest that you pick a theme (birthday, thank you, etc) or everyone use the same stamp set but make totally different cards. You will be surprised and pleased at what you get to take home! (It is along the lines of a cookie swap for those of you that bake!!)
Here is the card that I brought for 10 people to assemble...
This card uses the new Real Red glitter paper (121790...$4.95) and the Letterpress Plate ...Heart Pressed (121814...$9.95) from the new Occasions Mini. The glitter paper is sparkly but not at all messy like using real glitter is and you get 2 - 12 x 12 sheets per package. The Letterpress Plate is used in the Big Shot. I used white craft ink and applied that to the Plate and then put my paper on top. It is not really obvious in the picture but all the white hearts and circles are impressed into the paper, ie indented into the paper. It is a really cool effect!
The next card is one I made to sell...on this one I punched the heart out of a 2 3/4" square white paper and then layered Real Red 5/8" satin ribbon pieces behind it. It too is a cool effect. I will have another one to show you that is similar but not exactly the same tomorrow! The white has a layer of the Real Red glitter paper behind it which really pops on the card. The "Be Mine" heart stamp is from "Sweetheart" stamp set on page 58 of the big catalogue and the heart punch is on page 203 of the same catalogue.
I will be placing an order on Tuesday,January 25th and will be expediting the shipping so I expect the order by the next Monday at the latest. If you want to order anything...remember a $60 order before SH and taxes, gets you a free item from the Sale-a-Bration catalogue...please let me know by Monday evening the 24th! The order will be here in plenty of time for you to make your own Valentines!!
(Your order can be from any current catalogue!!)
So long for now,
Chrissie
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