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 It is Memorial Day today and a day to remember those who died saving our country!  God Bless America!! God Bless all our HEROES!!!


The new Stampin Up catalog goes live June 1st. A lot of customers have already received their copies. If you have not let me know so we can make arrangements to get you one or you can pick it up at the open house!

I am having my kick-off party Sunday, June 12th from 2:00 - 6:00pm at the Hampton Inn off the Mason Road feeder at I-10 and S. Mason Road. I will again have make-n-takes, 4 cards w/ envelopes, a chance to see all the new products as well as having prize drawings. The cost is $20.00 per person.

I will also be having my BOGO(buy one get one free) sale going on.

I look forward to seeing you and spending an fun creative Sunday afternoon.

Hugs,
Penny

Good morning,

RAIN HAS QUIT!!!  Sun is out and it is a beautiful day :-)

Everything that Glitters class using the You're So Lovely Project Kit and the stamps You're so Lovely was so much fun.  It was held in March and I did two different sessions.  There were some new techniques with this class and everyone didn't complete all the kit in the allotted time, because there were also bags and tags that went with it.  I'm really starting to enjoy using kits more for classes. Less preparation for me which helps out.

I'm going to share some of the cards from the kit today.

You have stencils that you can use either the positive or negative of each stencil to get different looks.

With this card you laid the stencil down and ran your brayer all around it and then picked it up and added your design that fit over it.  One thing you need to do is put your design over the stencil first to make sure it is going the same direction before you add glue to the design.  As you can see, I had to remove the gem shape as I glued it first before checking to make sure it was going to fit the correct way.

The butterfly is just another shape that comes in the kit.

This one is a circle that you stencil on first and then add the wreath design element to it.  It gives it another different look rather than just a circle.

 This one was done with the solid stencil down and you brayered around it so the ink was on the outside of the design piece.

The star design you really have to be careful and figure out which way it is going to go before you glue it down.  It does take some work to be sure it fits correctly.

As you can see I didn't let my white craft ink dry enough before I put it on the card and it smeared. So, in class we stamped all the white craft ink sayings first so they would have time to dry.  Put those on at the very end as one of the last steps to putting the cards together.

Again you use a circle shape and add the spiral design to it.  One thing I like about the brayered look you can make it as light or dark as you want by just continuing to go over the stencil with ink, or also by the different pressure you put on the brayer.

 What I liked about doing this class is that everything you needed for the cards were there. All the embellishments,bakers twine.  All you did was buy the stamps to go with the card kit. I supplied the Mint Macaron, Watermelon Ink, memento black and the white craft ink needed to complete the kit.  This kit was found in the Occasions catalog along with the stamps.
This last picture shows all 12 cards that this kit made.

The kit number is 140590 - $26.00
Stamps - 140762 - 12 photopolymer stamps for $17.00
these are both found on pg. 32 of the 2016 Occasions catalog.
Mint Macaron ink - 138326
Watermelon Wonder - ink - 138323
Memento Tuxedo Black ink - 132708
White craft ink- 101731

Stampin Up has also put out a video showing this kit.


If you would like to purchase these just go to my store and use hostess code: QQEZPFCD.

I will be putting other parts from this kit on next time.

Hugs,
Penny

 Hi everyone,

I've been gone for awhile but I'm now back.  I returned from OnStage Live Sunday that was in Salt Lake City.  I had so much fun, learned a lot, got to see all the new products that will be coming out, play with some of the new items and pre pre order some of the new products because I attended the SLC event I could order ahead of time even before the pre-order time.

Some of you have probably seen all the flooding that is going on in the Houston area, which also includes Katy.  We are fine! Some of the roads leading into our subdivision are still high waters and we haven't been able to get out.  In fact, the school districts are still closed which is unheard of!!  High waters are keeping bus drivers from being able to drive the school buses or even getting to where they are housed.  Some of the teachers are also unable to get to the schools because of high waters or being flooded out.

Enjoy looking at all the retiring stamps and accessories.  Remember that Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey and Tangelo Twist will be leaving so be sure and get your refills so you can still use your favorite colors.  You are going to love to new In-Colors coming in June.

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=100710

Here is the site to get a look at all the stamps that will be retiring from the Stampin Up annual catalog before the new one catalog comes out in June.

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=100720

These are the accessories that will be retiring.

If you want to purchase any of these products go to my site and put in the hostess code: QQEZPFCD

If youu spend more than $150.00 you be the hostess so you can get the Stampin Rewards.

Hugs,
Penny

Hi all,

Everything that Glitters class using the You're So Lovely Project Kit and the stamps You're so Lovely. This will be a prepaid class.  You will walk away with 12 cards and envelopes, 12 bags, and many left over items.  It is found on pg. 32 in the Occasions catalog.

Date:  March 10 -  11 - 2;  March 13 - 2-5pm (Sunday)

Cost:  $45.00 which includes project kit and stamps

Cost if you already have the stamps - $28.00

Supplies needed for class are:

scissors, tape runner, dimensionals, and an acrylic block for the stamps.

 Inks and glue will be provided.

There will be bags of supplies to purchase for $30.00 at the event.  I will also have a few supplies other than the bags in case you run out something.

Hi all,

Everything that Glitters class using the You're So Lovely Project Kit and the stamps You're so Lovely. This will be a prepaid class.  You will walk away with 12 cards and envelopes, 12 bags, and many left over items.  It is found on pg. 32 in the Occasions catalog.

Date:  March 9 -  11 - 2;  March 13 - 2-5pm (Sunday)

Cost:  $45.00 which includes project kit and stamps

Cost if you already have the stamps - $28.00

Supplies needed for class are:

scissors, tape runner, dimensionals, and an acrylic block for the stamps.

 Inks and glue will be provided.

There will be bags of supplies to purchase for $30.00 at the event.  I will also have a few supplies other than the bags in case you run out something.

Deadline for money to me is Feb. 29, 2016.

Looking forward to seeing you there :-)

Hugs,
Penny

Looking forward to seeing you there :-)

Hugs,
Penny

Happy Tuesday!

Today I will be sharing the make-n-takes from the Jan. Open House.

 I loved the way this one turned out.  I found it on Pinterest and pretty much CASEd it from one that Tracy Elsom did. Used the Birthday Bouquet DSP, whisper white, gold foil papers and Mint Macaron Lace trim.

 Here it is again with a picture of the actual stamp set Birthday Blooms.

These tags were made using the Balloon Builder stamp set, whisper white cs, Blushing Bride twine, and Pool Party cs.  They both used the Scalloped Topper punch and/or the Ornate Topper punch.

Supplies used were:
Stamps:
140658 - Birthday Blooms
140654 - Balloon Builders -

Inks:
138325 - Tip Top Taupe
138323 - Watermelon Wonder
132708 - Memento Tuxcedo Black

Cardstock:
122924 - Pool Party
100730 - Whisper White
133677 - Mossy Meadow

140557 - Birthday Bouquet DSP
132622 - Gold Foil
Accessories:
138424 - Mint Macaron Lace Trim
137416 - Ornate tag Topper
133324  - Scalloped Tag Topper
104332 -  Snail
104430 - Stampin Dimensionals

I have added a Hostess code for the month of February which is CEVKA3FM.  If you put in an order this month $25.00 - $149.00 be sure and use this code. You will than be receiving a free gift from me and you can have it come directly to your house.  If it is $150.. or more you become the hostess so you can  receive the Stampin Rewards, but still a free gift from me for ordering.

Hugs,
Penny

Hi All,

In looking at my schedule I will only be able to hold one card buffet this time around, as I am subbing Wed. - Friday. Cards to be included will be ones we did at the Jan. 3rd Open House and a last chance for you to make a Valentine card for that special person.

 It is going to be Sat. Feb 13 from 2:00pm - 6:00 pm. Please let me know if you are planning on attending.
Hugs,
Penny

Good Morning!  It has turned chilly again, but per the groundhog Spring is going to be early this year :-)

I'm continuing with pictures from my Jan 3rd event.  These are the cards that were on the card buffet.

 I had already cut out the roses from the Rose Garden Thinlits die which comes in a bundle with the Rose Wonder stamps which were also used on this card.  Bundle is 140804 pg. 18 of the Occasions catalog.  The other card is using stamps from the Apple of My Eye set.  140736 of the Occasions catalog pg. 47.

 These cards were made from the Botanical Builder framelits dies, the Botanical Garden DSP paper, and the Botanical Blooms stamp set.  bundle is 140819 pg. 26 in the Occasions catalog.  The birthday card is made using Party Wishes stamp set and Party punch pack which are sold in a bundle 141071 clear stamps found on pg. 4  of the Occasions catalog.

The Happiest of Birthdays card is made from the Birthday Bouquet DSP 140557 and the Birthday Blooms  clear stamps 140658 found on pg. 9 of the Occasions catalog.  The ribbon is Watermelon Wonder 1" stitched satin ribbon 140580 pg. 31 of the Occasions catalog.  The orange slice card was made with the Apple of My Eye stamp set 140736.

The below picture shows how they were displayed.

Tomorrow will be part three of the pictures of the make-n-takes and room set up.

Have a good Day :-)

Hugs,
Penny

WOW!!  First day of February already!

This is THE BEST time to join Stampin' Up!

ANYONE can get this deal!

 WHO doesn't want to choose $155 worth of Stampin' Up! goodies for only $99 AND NO SHIPPING FEES either?!

That's $55 worth FREE

Interested in joining call me at 832-692-7094

Once you join Stampin' Up! with me as your Upline you will become a member of my team. We meet once a month to swap ideas and have some craftin' fun!

As a demonstrator you'll also get access to Stampin' Connection - a 'Pinterest' just for Demo's filled with awesome ideas, chat and challenges.

As part of our team you will have the opportunity to earn free product through title advancement and sales.

 

 

I have been asked by quite a few people to share pictures of my last Open House at the Hampton Inn Jan. 3rd.  So here they are.

 

 Sign in Table

 One of two Make-n-take projects being set up.

 Display table of retired products.

Display of some of the new products.

Table where anyone who wanted a 2x2 sample of all the Designer Series Paper from the annual, Occasions, and Sale-a-bration catalogs could take one.

More will follow tomorrow :-)

Hugs,

Penny

Happy New Year and welcome 2016!

Sorry I have not been on for awhile.  With getting ready for Christmas, getting ready for a lot a activities in January which included my open house the 3rd and a winter card class the 7th and 10th ., my Red Hat gathering on the 16th  where we came to my house for an afternoon of crafting, the hostess club gathering the 19th where we made a cute box and 4 3x3 cards to fit in the box, and the Hearts Delight card class Jan. 21st and tomorrow I just ran out of hours in the day!

I want to thank everyone who attended my Open House Jan. 3rd. A good time was had by all who attended.  There were 6 cards on the card buffet all using new items from the Occasions catalog.  The two make-n-takes were also using all new product from the Occasions 2016 catalog.  I was able to wave goodbye to my retired stamps as they received new homes when their new owners purchased  new product for the same price they received the retired ones free!!

I will be posting pictures in a few days from some of these activities.  One of my New Year's goals is to keep up with my blog and also start doing videos.

Hugs,
Penny

When all the hustle and bustle are over, it is time to gather to start the New Year Off correctly :-)   Come join us for a  New Day, New Year, New Stuff Stampin’ Up event at the Hampton Inn on S. Mason and I-10  Sunday, January 3^rd from 2-6pm.   You will be seeing new product from the Occasions and Sale-a-Bration catalogs which you can start ordering from.

There will be make-n-takes, retired stamps to buy, a card buffet, door prizes, and snacks to enjoy.

Cost for the event will be $20.00 which will include 2 make-n-takes and a card buffet.   The buffet will include 4 cards and envelopes. If you chose to make more than 4 cards it will cost you $1.50 per card with envelope included.

The  make-n-takes will include cards using new products from the Occasions catalog.

We all like to receive something free, so when you find a retired product you like, and to receive it free, all you do is order something new for the same amount. 

If you bring a friend, they get in free to do the make-n-takes, and participate in the Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) but if they do the card buffet it will be $10.00.

I look forward to seeing you on January 3, 2016!!

Penny Nelson

Independent Stampin’ Up Demonstrator

pennynelsn@gmail.com

832-692-7094

I'm back and it is the last day of November!  I am continuing with the Autumn card class cards that we made.

I got the idea for this card from one I saw on Dawn Griffith's stamping site,  I used different paper colors than she used. The base of the card uses Early Espresso cs. The other two layers are using Smoky Slate cs.

The top layer was stamped with the Hardwood stamp using Early Espresso ink.  Then using the Leaflets Framelits cut the leaf shape out.  Then using Early Espresso ink, inked around all the  edges of the paper and also the cut out area. On the Very Vanilla piece we stamped the scene using Memento ink that comes from the Happy Scenes stamp set.  Next we sponged Daffadil Delight ink all over the top of the image and then sponged over it with Tangerine Tango ink.  Then using Crumb Cake we sponged the bottom of the scene, We colored in the pumpkins and leaves with Tangerine Tango Stampin Write Marker. Then using the same framelit we cut the leaf out.

The top two layers used Stampin Dimensionals to adhere them to the card.  The colored leaf was put on using snail adhesive to adhere it to the card.  The sentiment was from the Happy Scenes stamp set and was stamped on Very Vanilla paper using Early Espresso ink.   The oval punch was used to punch it out and then Smoky Slate was used for the Scalloped oval punch.  Gold cording was used for the bow.

Supplies used:
Happy Scenes stamps - photopolymer - 139821
Hardwood - clear - 133035; wood - 133032
Leaflet Framelits - 138283

Cardstock:
Early Espresso - 119686
Smoky Slate - 131202
Very Vanilla - 101650

Ink:
Early Espresso - 126974
Daffodil Delight - 126944
Tangerine Tango - 126946
Crumb Cake - 126975

Other Supplies used:
Sponges - 101610
SNAIL adhesive - 104332
Mini Glue Dots - 103683
Stampin' Dimensionals - 104430
Gold Cording - 139618

Till next time,

Hugs,
Penny

Hope everyone had a Great Thanksgiving!

I noticed that I hadn't put on the cards that we made in the Autumn class yet. 

This first card was layered using Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, and Very Vanilla Papers. The stamp set used was Wild About Flowers. Inks used were Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive.  I used a retired colored ribbon Cherry Cobbler seam binding.  I just loved it for the card.

The design was stamped on the Very Vanilla cardstock as well as the sentiment, which comes from the Wetlands stamp set.  I used Cherry Cobbler ink on the sentiment and the flowers.  I used Old Olive ink on the stems and leaves of the flowers. The only part I used Stampin Dimensionals on were the two Old Olive pieces of paper.  The rest I used the snail adhesive to adhere them on to the card. I put the ribbon on beneath the Cherry Cobbler piece before I put it on to the Old Olive piece of paper.

Supplies:
Wild About Flowers - photopolymer -138728
Wetlands - clear - 126697; wood - 126695

Cherry Cobbler paper - 119685
Old Olive paper - 100702
Very Vanilla - 101650

Cherry Cobbler ink- 126966
Old Olive ink- 126953

Stampin Dimensionals - 104430
Snail adhesive - 104332


Going to have a big exciting event Jan. 3rd, so mark it on your calendars!  More information coming and I know you won't want to miss it!

Hugs,
Penny

Hi All,

SU 50% off extravaganza starts today for a week Nov. 23 - 30th.  On the 23rd and the 30th they are having a one day flash sale on those days!! Be sure and go and check it out.   I have set up a hostess code to use on the SU order

page. UN7TTHYP. Just click on my Stampin Up button to go to my site.

Hugs,

Penny  

Day 1 continued:

The next pictures show Shelli's office.

So here we are in Shelli's office.  Starting on the left moving to the right are  Candy, Steven, Debbie, Penny, Sherri, and Anna.  We are the lucky Rising Stars of 2015!

The next pictures show our table at lunch.

 Lovely fresh flowers, but had to be moved because of all of my allergies to the flowers  :-(

These were three dept. heads that joined us for lunch.

Sandwiches and salads.  Next are the desserts.

Finally when we are finished with lunch before the afternoon session we see bags for us to take and use in the afternoon.  All new product that we are all in love with!!  Wish I could share with you, but we all signed a confidentiality paper saying that we would not share before they are officially brought out!  Just know that you are going to love it :-)

Now we are ready to start the afternoon sessions.

Candy table for our breaks :-)

Our own cooler for drinks while we are there.

Around 3 we left to go and get massages or facials.  Just love all the pampering they gave us!  After that we went to restaurant in walking distance where we had a surprise visitor!

 She was a very obnoxious witch! I was really embarrassed by her loudness! We all got our pictures taken with her at the end individually and in a group.

 We had Shannon and Bonnie join us tonight for dinner.

When she left us, she then went and did the rounds in the restaurant to the other customers so they wouldn't feel left out!!

 This was the gift we received tonight at the restaurant.  It was a stamp and block for it to go on!

Haven't decided what kind of a card I'm going to make with it, but I will :-)

Got back to the hotel and found a Gluten free Chocolate Chip cookie waiting for me!

This is the end of our second day, but first official day at the home office!

Till next time,

Hugs,
Penny