6x6 Journal Book

I got this BEAUTIFUL Journal Notebook from my upline. All I can say is, "WOW!" Thanks Krista for this notebook, I've been wanting something to write all the neat project ideas that I find...and now I have the perfect place to write it in. Love it!

Fabric Flower Pin & 4 Technique Car

I made this card at my Stamper Doodles team meeting. It was fun learning 4 new techniques in making 1 card, love it!

My upline showed us this super cute Flower Pin and I just fell in love with it! Fabric store, here I come! Can you believe its made with the Big Shot machine and one of the flower dies? This was on my next order, of course. I can't wait to play with it....you'll get to play with it to at my next workshop in February :)

Gifts from a Wedding Planner

My sister, a Wedding Planner, asked me to decorate a Gable Box for her and here's the first sample. I also made a Matchbook Noteholder & Calendar as a gift to her client from me. I got this idea from Becky Roberts and just changed it up a bit. I LOVE that there are so many Demonstrators out there that are so willing to share their ideas!

I used the Melon Mambo DSP 12x12 Paper Patterns & Cardstock, Oraganza Ribbon, Scallop Trim Border, Heart to Heart punch, Eyelet Border punch, a retired stamp set, 3x3 note pad and calendar.

Here's a close up and the inside of the Matchbox Note Holder & Calendar

Stamper Doodles Team Mtg

I went to a team meeting and my upline had just returned from a Leadership Convention and she was pumped up! She shared all kinds of stuff with us and brought us back a cute SU! Shopping bag. She also came up with a couple of team names and we decided on Stamper Doodles. Here's a cute Tree Card holder that she bought from there too...that I wished I asked her to buy one for me, cause it is so stinkin' cute! Well, I need to go to a convention, next year??? YES! Join my stamping team and you too can go to all these great meetings. Without further a due, here are some great card shares and the swaps that we did. Sign up today, my recruiter password is: karolkeo

Here's our Swap Cards, each of us made 6 of the same cards & 3D project and then swapped with each other and now we have 6 different cards! This is so much fun because we get to showcase these in our Workshops. It's so awesome to have a group of people to do this with. Cards were made by Noreen, Krista, Janice, Shauna, Michelle and myself.

Come join the fun! We will be doing a Shoebox/Basket Swap with all of our customers combined on Friday, April 16.  To participate, you just need to come up with one Make & Take project and provide all the supplies to make that project in a Box/Basket.  We will set all the boxes out on a table and everyone gets to go around and make the projects. We anticipate about 30 people that will participate. Contact me today if you'd like to participate. You'll go home with 30 different cards/projects.

Our 3D Swap

Milk Carton by Janice, Purse Box by Krista, Purse Treat by Michelle, Calendar Stand by Me and Post it Note Holder by Noreen.

Haitian Disaster Relief

Stampin′ Up! demonstrators have a long history of making a difference in the lives of others--especially when disaster strikes and the need is greatest. From now until February 28, 2010, $2 from every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set sold will be donated American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. The Red Cross is already well-established in Haiti, and this money will be used to provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.

Product Name	Item #	Price
I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount            (block D recommended)	118571	$18.95
I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount	117010	$26.95

Valentine Workshop Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peek at what we'll be making on Jan 31st. There's still room, it's $7/person or $5 if you register by Jan 24th. Contact me today for more info. View my list of events here.

Happy 60th Birthday MOM!

I was so shocked that my mom was turning 60 this year! I had to let it soak in...and then had to think of how to make it special for her. She bore 6 children, 2 had passed during the war, and now has 6 grandchildren to love. We bought a whole roasted big, and aisan tradition to celebrate a big occassion. my siblings and I put together a special meal. We ordered a photo cake with a picture of her when she was about 19 years old. Isn't it cool??? She was so amazed!I made a 4x4 photo favor using the My Digital Studio and taped it onto a 4x4 chipboard and used a clip to create the stand. I also printed the photo into an 8x10 and put it into a frame where everyone can write a special note for her. She was surprised with what we came up with. We love you mom and happy 60th birthday!

Free 2010 Calendar for you!

Don't forget to ask for your FREE 2010 Calendar. I made these Clip Calendar with the red Top Notes that I used on my Christmas cards. Talk able using every piece of paper! I'm glad I was able to do that. I cut out pieces of cardboard for the base of this Calendar to make it strong (or you can use chipboard). I then used a jumbo size clip to hold the calendar up. I got this idea from Lucia Kaiser.

I overbought, thinking that I would have time to make more projects with it, but forgot that I have a nursing baby! I have approx 100 left and they are yours for 50 cents each. You won't find a better deal for them anywhere else! Craft stores have them for over $1.50 each...yeah, tell me about it. I was going to buy one to make a sample, but decided to wait til I got my order. Visit my shop to order yours today!

Our Family Christmas Card

Here's our Family Christmas Card. I embossed the card base with the small polka dots template and then used the Top Note Die. The Snowman is from a retired stamp set, but the Merry Christmas is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set. I punch the greeting with the Horizonal and Modern Label punches. I used the My Design Studio for the first time to design the photo insert. It was nice and easy. There were lots of options to choose from. Some of you may not have received this because my husband and I can only make so many, sorry!

Sports Thank You Card

I designed this Thank You Card for a friend of mine for her son's birthday party. She stamped and assembled all of it herself. It's such a blessing to be able to help out. She did a great job with it! Happy 2nd Birthday Thomas!

Christmas Blessings Project

Starting Mid November, our church (http://www.greenleafchurch.org/) challenged us with the Stewardship Project. Each group is given $100 and we are to go and multiply it for God's Kingdom. This year, my group decided to adopt local families, in hopes to help a few of our "neighbors." We chose "Christmas Blessings" as our group name because we wanted to bring bless families with Christmas. With all the donation, we raised over $500 and was able to adopt 5 families with an artificial Christmas tree, bikes, clothes, legos, scrapbooks, food and a special Omaha Steak meal. Above is a picture of three $100 Target giftcards and handmade cards, made by the kids and moms in our group, that we suprised 3 families that we knew would not let us help them if we asked, but sure could use a little helping hand. All the families comprised of single parent homes and low or no income families. We were so blessed by all the donations that came in to help these families and we know that they are so blessed too! Thank you so much for those who helped us make this happen.

Matchbox Gift Box

Here's a great simple and easy gift box, using the Matchbox Sizzix Die. It's also great to have some of these assembled ahead of time, then you can just stamp and add the image later to fit any need. Guess, what I'll be doing soon? Make a variety of color boxes! Simple & Easy is my motto :)

Christmas Lollipop Treats

I made these Lollipop Treats for my son's class before he went off for Winter break.