New Downline Members!

Hey crafters!!

 

I am beyond excited today so I'm just going to get right down to it. My good friend Janis recently signed up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and is now part of my downline! How exciting is that?!?! Janis is super creative and fun to talk to, I just adore her.

 

I wanted you all to know about the special promotion going on right now through Stampin' Up! If you sign up this month for $99.00 free shipping you get $155.00 worth of product! You can buy anything you want from the current catalog as well as some sneak peek items! YAY AND AND AND this month only if you sign up to be a Stampin' Up demonstrator you will get 16 catalogs 8 of the current catalogs (with tons of tips and tricks and eye candy) as well as 8 2013-2014 catalogs. Oh I would just love it if you sign up as part of my downline.

 

Here look...

 

Want to hear something else even cooler? When you sign up as part of my downline then you will receive support, ideas, tips and tricks, a special demonstrator group, swaps and goodies all as a thank you, from me!!! So don't run walk...GO HERE!

 

And look what my friend Janis picked for her starter kit...

 

 

ECK I am so excited for her!!!

Also, this month only if you sign up to be a demonstrator through me you will receive my Fun Folds class for free!!! ;) A $25.00 Value.

Winner and a Fun Folds Class

Hey crafters! How are you on this beautiful Monday? I am super dooper excited for this week to get under way! We (in saying we I mean the kids and I) have tons of fun planned...play dates...water days...oh man I love this time of year! Yeah these kids are pretty awesome!

 

But I have something else really fun I wanted to share with you all...

 

I am offering a "Fun Folds Class" right here on my blog. Let me explain the class a little in detail.

 

What you will get...

1. Full color printable worksheets for each card base with instructions and materials used so that you can reproduce the card easily.

2. Each card BASE will be mailed to you so that you can walk through the video tutorials with us.

3. Step by Step tutorial for each card base.

4. Private Facebook group for us to share our finished products.

5. Special tips and tricks.

 

All packages will be mailed out on the 1st of June and the class will begin on June 10th 2013.

 

*The price includes all 10 card bases (mailed to you; U.S Residents only) to create amazing Fun Folds! 

 

From May 13- May 29, 2013 if you make an order exceeding $50.00 through my Stampin' Up! Store you will receive this class for free!!!

*Our Stampin' Up! Blog hop winner is...

GailMay 11, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Hi Raven - thank you for being in the hop - lovely, lovely card creation on your blog for today's hop. Butterfly cards are always a favorite of mine - thank you again for the hop and have a great evening! Gail utb 01 @att .net without the spaces

 

Gail please email me at thatsmerb @ gmail dot com no spaces, to claim your prize. ;)

Stampin' Up Blog Hop!

Happy Saturday and welcome to my blog and the Stampin' Up Blog Hop!

 

We are a very short hop - only 10 on the list including me.

You are at the very beginning of the hop!
Your next stop is Shawnee but before you head over there let me show you my project!

 

 I have an easy project to show you and some blog candy to tell you about.

 

 

I am so excited to share that Janis has signed up under me to be a part of my Stampin' Up! Team!!!!! With that will come tons of goodies, groups and swaps. I just can't wait to see all the fun stuff Janis has in store for you all!

 

If you've ever thought about signing up as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator now is the time. You can get your entire starter kit for $99.00 and that includes free shipping.

 

 

There is no requirement to purchase anything after the kit and no penalties if you only get the starter kit and decide that selling Stampin' Up isnt for you!  I would love it if you'd consider being a part of my team!!!! Plus, if you join now you have the opportunity to purchase sneak peek items that are currently only available to demonstrators. Please email me @

love for stamps @gmail.com (take out the spaces) for more details. ;)

Now JANIS is your Stampin' Up contact for this hop! So if you see any items used in our projects that you just cannot live another second without, please contact her and place an order! She'd love to hear from you!

You can shop with JANIS via her Stampin' Up online store at:http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/janislewis
Or contact her by phone or email:JANIS LENORA LEWIS
(803) 747-2873
CRAFTYJANIS@LIVE.COM
Who wants to win some BLOG CANDY?
Janis is giving away blog candy on her blog so hop over there and check it out. But, I am also going to give a little something. I am giving a $10.00 Gift certificate toward my Stampin' Up! Store to one commenter.

Here's what you need to do to be entered to win:
1.  Leave a comment on this post with your email address (so I can write you).

2. Become a follower of my blog if you aren't already!

That's it! I will choose one comment from this post and post the winner on my blog by Monday, May 13th. The winner will have 1 week to email me claiming their prize or the prize goes back in the pot for another give-away at another time.

Now hop over to visit Shawnee!

Here's the entire blog hop list in case you get lost along the way:

1. Janis http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/
2. Raven http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/?m=0 (You are HERE)
3. Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/ (Next)
4. Nana http://www.mycraftingchannel.com/
5. Rachelle http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com/
6. Tara http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/
7. Shirl http://creationbyshirl.blogspot.com/
8. Ginger http://mysistersscrapper.com/
9. Pinklady Crafter http://www.pinkldycrafter.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by today!

Oh, Hello!!

Hey lovies! How are you ladies (and gentlemen) today? It's a bit cold here and beautiful with blooms everywhere. I super love it! I haven't been online too much lately because we have been outside sooo much! LOVE this time of year! Hope you are all enjoying it!!

 

I wanted to show you all a really pretty card I made for my demonstrator box swap!

 

So without further ado...

 

 

 

Here's a list of What was used:
Ink~ Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad 126986, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad 126982, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad 126975
Embellishments- Designer Buttons - Brights Collection (Currently on sale)119747, Pool Party Baker's Twine (also on sale)125574
Stamps- Oh, Hello Clear-Mount Stamp Set 130733
Tools- Scissors, paper trimmer
Paper- Whisper white 100730, Pool Party 122924, and Island Indigo 122923

Also for my "Stampin' Lovies!" if you see colors that you like in this project be sure to watch your mailbox because the colors are similar to what we are making this month in our club!

*NEW* Photopolymer Stamp Sets

 

 

Lovely lovely new photopolymer stamps are available at Stampin' Up! These are just perfect for project life. And there is a super awesome bundle price...

 

Check this out...CLICK! There are additional photopolymer stamp sets HERE!

 

For my Stampin' Lovies now is the time we can order our products! Don't forget to use the hostess code WYMDWPGG on the bottom of your online order.

 

I will be shipping out our monthly "extras" on or before the 15th. I can't wait for you lovies to see these extras, they are so fun!!!! ;)

SPRING FLING BLOG HOP

Hey Crafters!!! I am so excited, I feel like I'm finally getting back into the swing of things when it comes to crafting and I LOVE IT!!!!

 

So if you've just happened across my blog you'll want to start at the beginning over at the Peachy Home! If you got here from Amy's AMAZING blog then you are in the right place. ;)

 

This super dooper fun hop is a Spring hop and I have to tell you I just love the colors and feel of spring! I GET TO WEAR SHORTS!!!! YAYY. Love Spring. With spring comes the end of the school year for my kiddos too. So, I decided it would be super fun to make them an end of year mini party...

 

Cupcake Toppers: Three girls (my girls and my niece) and two boys (my son and nephew) My oldest is 20 so he wont partake in our festivities. ;)

 Here are a few of our fun party decorations. The cake is a game that we will play with hoops in the backyard. When I saw this set I knew I wanted nothing more than to make a party with it! ITS SOOOO CUTE! The monthly stamp set comes with so many fun images, you can really do so much with it. (I've included a link with details below)

 

Here's a list of What was used:
Ink- Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
Embellishments- Tulle from my stash
Stamps- March SOTM (These are available during the current month, please click on the link to read more)
Tools- Popsicle sticks, yellow twine.
Paper-Perfect Plum 8-1/2X11 Card Stock, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, So Saffron. All Stampin' Up!
Adhesive-ATG, hot glue gun, and dimensionals

 

For information about the Stamp Kit Club Click HERE!!!

 

Blog Hop order in case you get lost along the way...

 

Peachy Keen Stamps Blog - http://www.peachykeenstamps.blogspot.com/

Amanda Bodine - http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

Glorajean Beardall - http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/

Ruthie Nixon - http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

Cassandra Cauble - http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/

Amy Crockett - http://www.scrappingmommy.com/

Raven Baca - http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/

Lorie Souther - http://www.thinkinspot.com/

Melissa Haas - http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/

Michelle Criswell - http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com/

Vivienne Holden - http://www.craftinghaven.blogspot.com/

Jeanne Streiff - http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Emma Aguilar - http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Nikki Foraker - http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/

Saundra Rega - http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com/

Kathy Jakopovich - http://www.peachykeenstamps-kathy.blogspot.com/

 

P.S. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE it if you became a follower of my blog. I've actually made two sets of the banner and cupcake toppers so I will be giving away the extra set to one lucky commenter. ;) Thanks for all of your bloggie love and support!

Stampin' Up! Retiring List is here!!!!

Retired Lists Are Here

Hundreds of stamps and accessories from the 2012–2013 catalogs are retiring, and this is your chance to get them before they’re gone! Check out all the great discounts and retiring colors! Many products are only available while supplies last, so be sure to get your orders in early.

Don’t miss out! Retired List products are available April 24–June 3, 2013.
Get them now!

Want to get new products from our 2013–2014 catalog early? Join Stampin’ Up! before May 30 to receive $30 US/$40 CA in more free products and choose new products in your starter kit. Click here to read all about it!

Special Delivery ;)

Hey beautiful crafters!!! How are you on such a great day? I went with my baby girl to the Aquarium today and then out to lunch. It has been a great day by far! I wanted to jog on real quick and share a card that I made last week at my uplines stamp club. ;)

 

 

And for all my Stampin' Lovies! I have your packages all ready to go for our monthly online meeting soooo excited this month has some fun goodies!!! (If you'd like info on our Stamp Club please email me @ thatsmerb at gmail dot com.)

 

Without further ado our beautiful projji! I think she said this one was a pinterest case. ;)

 

 

 

 

Here's a list of What was used:
Ink- 2011 In Color Stampin Write Markers

We ended up using Calypso Coral, Island Indigo markers

to do the stamping. SUPER FUN!
Embellishments- Calypso Coral Baker's Twine
Stamps- Sent With Love

Tools- Scissors (to make the flag)
Paper- Sent With Love Designer Series Paper
Adhesive- Dimensionals, Tom Bow Liquid Adhesive.

 

Quick reminder: This set is only available until the end of this month so if you like it get it while it's hot!!! ;)

Hosting a Workshop

This was just too good of an offer to not share it! Look at this fabulousness!!!!!

 

 

I hope you are all having a great day!!!

~Free Shipping!!!!!~And some cards

Hey Stampers!!! How are you today? It is such a beautiful day out and the kiddos have friends over so today is turning into a wonderful day!

 

I wanted to take a minute and share with you all a few cards I made last week to send out to friends. ;)

 

 

 

 

I had to be sure I used that adorable washi tape because I'm in love with it!!!

 

 

Here's a list of What was used:
Ink- Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
Embellishments- Epic Day This And That Designer Washi Tape
Stamps- Thoughts & Prayers
Teeny Tiny Wishes

Tools- Scallop Oval Punch

Large Oval Punch

Bitty Butterfly Punch

Paper- Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, Whisper White and Pool Party
Adhesive- Dimensionals and snail

 

ALSO...Stampin' Up! Is offering FREE SHIPPING From April 6-8th. It doesn't matter what you are purchasing the shipping is FREE!! SO RUN, DON'T WALK!!!! ;)

Also, if you are going to buy something online dont forget to put in the hostess code 9QH2FBTV at checkout!

 

Free shipping starts:

o Saturday, April 6, 2013; 12:00 AM (MT)

Submit orders by:
o Phone: Monday, April 8, 2013; 6:50 PM (MT)
o Online: Monday, April 8, 2013; 11:50 PM (MT)