Archives for January 2011

Leadership – Petal Cone Coolness

dscn3978 Today's Leadership memories are kind of a "Mommy brag". 2 of my demonstrators Liz Miller and Oksana Semenska both promoted to Sr. Supervisor recently, and I'm so very proud of them (I just want to put a bumper sticker on the back of car announcing my "honor students" lol). They both got to walk across stage at Leadership, it was Petal Cone Bigz L Die - by Stampin' Up!such an exciting time! This first picture is of Liz, Shelli Gardner (CEO & Co-Founder of Stampin' Up!), Oksana and myself. Below are some shots of us hanging, Liz & I with free stamps and Liz on stage. Another special part I love about SU events is visiting with my friends, Liz lives in California, Oksana lives in Florida and since I'm in Boston we don't get to see each other in person often.

Leadership – Advisory Board Breakfast

164510Here are some more pictures from Stampin' Up!'s Leadership event in Nashville. Today's memories and cool ideas are from our Advisory Board breakfast. This is a tradition where SU's AB alumni gather with the corporate team and visit. This particular day was a beautiful memory, the restaurant was in the Opryland and it was breathtaking in and of itself. The tables were set just perfectly. And we special gift, a stamp set Out West Stamp Set - by Stampin' Up!that isn't coming out until Spring! How exciting. I can't show the actual set yet, but I did include a picture of the gorgeous package it came in using the Out West Stamp Set (#117052 wood, 120543 clear mount).

MDS new downloads – Chocolate Bunny

New My Digital Studio (MDS) software downloads are here–and more are on the way for the month of January! These can also be used outside of the MDS software in other programs such as Photoshop.

VIDEO TUTORIAL: Heart Card and Clear Mount Stamps

heart-tamiToday's video project is a versatile card, perfect for Valentine's Day, and also works for birthdays, wedding or sympathy. It features a cool masking technique using the heart punch. I love working with vellum, it's so elegant. And the paper piercing tool accompanied with the mat pack template give the corners a perfect touch. BONUS: I'm including a quick tutorial on how use the Stampin' Up! clear mount stamps. Card designed by my downline Linda Cullen.

Beveled Windowpanes Part II

164474Do you just love the new Beveled Windowpanes (121881) in the Occasions Mini catalog, and are wondering what you can do with them? Well wonder no more, thanks to Stampin' Up's Leadership event last week, I have some fabulous samples using these hot new toys. I posted a few yesterday too > Aren't these amazing? I'm in love with them after seeing them in action and can't wait to play. Stay tuned, I will do a video for them very soon:)

Leadership Fun and Beveled Windowpanes

164435 Here is some more fun from Stampin' Up!'s 2011 Leadership event in Nashville, TN last week. This first picture is of our gang, Meg Loven, Cheryl Flynn, myself, Glenda Travelstead and Leasa Williams (2007 SU Advisory Board). Below is Cheryl, BJ, Meg and Leasa at the Manager's Reception - Wildhorse Saloon. They emailed this pic to me while I was stuck at home in the snow storm...it "almost" felt like I was there, they didn't let me miss a beat. Next to that are my pride and joy, Oksana Semenska and Liz Miller. I'm so proud of you gals!!! I can't resist posting these funny horse pictures, especially the one of Cheryl's husband Casey taking a business call while leaning against Ms. Horsey hehehe.

Take a Spin – Part II

164464Here are a few more very cool display samples of the brand new Occasions Mini Catalog stamp set: Take a Spin (121937 wood, 122015 clear mount) and Game Spinner Hands (121893). These display samples are from Stampin' Up!'s Annual Leadership event in NAshville this past week. Stay tuned from more samples, ideas and stories from the event.

New MDS downloads and templates

New My Digital Studio (MDS) software downloads are here–and more are on the way for the month of January! These can also be used outside of the MDS software in other programs such as Photoshop.

Take a Spin at Leadership in Nashville

164530Yeah!! I finally made it to Stampin' Up!'s annual Leadership event in Nashville, TN this past week. If you are on my mailing list, you'll know from my past mailing that I was "grounded" when my flights were canceled due to a blizzard we had in Boston. I arrived at the event a day late, but I was able to jump right in and WOW what a time it was. I'm so blessed to have been able to attend at all (even if I missed part of it). I caught right up. SU really was amazing, every event just gets better and better. I have so much to share with you and with my SU demonstrator group (note to my gals...make sure you come to the meeting on Thursday).

New MDS Download images including Motorcycle

New My Digital Studio (MDS) software downloads are here–and more are on the way for the month of January! These can also be used outside of the MDS software in other programs such as Photoshop.

New Spring Mini MDS Downloads

New My Digital Studio (MDS) software downloads are here--and more are on the way for the month of January! These can also be used outside of the MDS software in other programs such as Photoshop.

2011 Occasions Holiday Mini Catalog

The 2011 Occasions Mini Catalog (January 4-April 30, 2011) contains all-new stamp sets, accessories, Designer Fabric, dies, and more--with many coordinating products you and your customers will love! Use the links below to learn more about these fun new products, as well as the preorder.