Totally 4 Troops

I have some exciting news!  I met a very fun and friendly mother and daughter at a craft show my sister and I did last week.  They told me about an organization called Totally 4 Troops that makes cards and ships them over to troops away from home so they have something special to mail back home to their loved ones.  I loved the idea and wanted to get involved.  I've been contemplating how to do this and I believe I have come up with the answer - and I'm very excited to tell you about it!

Starting now, each month I'll create a card using the specifications given by the organization (you can click here to check out their website).  For 3 months I'll be collecting supplies (by the way of orders) or cash/check donations.  All orders or donations will strictly go to the cause and will be kept separate from my own supplies.  I'll list the supply items that I'm in need of each month and you may add supplies to your order, order them separately, or provide a cash/check donation for me to use to purchase the needed supplies.  If you choose to order supplies for this cause, you will receive free shipping on your total order as a thank you!

Starting in January (I had to stretch out this first quarter), I'll hold a grand card making night where you can all come and help make the cards using the donated supplies.  So at each card making night there will be 3 different cards to make.... but hopefully hundreds of those 3 designs! 

I'm so excited to be getting involved in this good cause and I hope you are too!  Please help me thank those that are serving our nation by participating in this small act of kindness and gratitude.  There's nothing like receiving a card to help lift spirits, don't you think?!

Here is the first card we'll be making.  It's one we're making at stampo this week so for those that are attending stampo you can have one all for yourself as well!

The supplies needed for this card are:

*White Card Stock $8.50

*Daffodil Delight Card Stock $6.95

*Cherry Cobbler Card Stock $6.95

*Marina Mist Card Stock $6.95

*Dimensionals $3.95

*Glue Sticks $3.95

I'll be collecting supplies for this project through November, however, next month I'll have a different card that will need supplies purchased for.  I'll keep you posted of supplies still needed as time goes on.  

Again, thank you so much for helping with this!  Please email me if you have any questions!

Monthly Creative Challenge

Introducing the Monthly Creative Challenge!  

The first week of each month I'll post parameters for a fun little challenge.  This month it's using a card sketch I snatched off Splitcoast.  Next month it might be a color challenge or a stamp set or ...???  The idea is to create a card following the parameters of the challenge.  Email me a picture of the card or get the card itself to me by the last day of the month and I'll post your lovely creations.  I might even award a little prize for the card I like the best!  So get out that ink and card stock and start stampin'!

Here is the sketch for August.  Send me your creations before August 31st.  I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Dollar Night & Stampo

Come to Stampo!

It's been way too long since our beloved girls night!  School is back in session so we're finally in town and a little settled.... for a little while at least.  

Stampo will be held at my house next Friday, August 20th

I'm doing things a little different this month - catching up on missed project, you could say!  Come at 7:00pm and make as many of the above projects as you'd like for $1 each. 

Then, at 8:00 we'll start bunco!  Bunco is $6 and everyone will go home with a prize!  If you'd like to come just to play bunco, you're welcome to show up at 8:00.  Or even just come at 7:00 to chat if you don't want to make any of the projects.  The flip side is also true - if you don't want to play bunco, just come make your projects... but I know you'll want to stay to play with us!

Projects:

The darling mushroom card is made using the new "Funky Four" stamp set - isn't it cute?!  You can put whatever greeting you'd like on this (I have it as a thank you).

The thinking of you card is made using the new "Aviary" set.  One of my new favorites!!

Then I have a cute matchbox that you can use to give a little something to a special someone.

All projects are simple enough for those of you that think this kind of thing is hard - trust me, you can do this!  :)

Please RSVP to let me know if you plan to attend.

See you there!

Visit my website to view the current catalog or to see more fun project ideas.

Retired Sets for Sale

The following is a list of retired stamp sets that I'm selling.  Some are used, some are unmounted (as stated).  Please email me if you're interested in purchasing any of these retired sets or if you have questions.  You can view the stamp set and project samples on Splitcoast.com.
I'm also selling newly retired stamp pads, markers and card stock.  I'll post available colors soon.

I'm happy to ship stamp sets anywhere in the US.  Just let me know what you'd like shipped and I'll calculate actual shipping for you.

Color Renovation

Stampin' Up is renovating their color families.  30 current colors are being retired and new colors are being brought in to create 4 new "color collections".  Click on the links to the left to view larger pdf's of both the retiring colors and the new colors.  You have until the end of June to purchase the retiring colors, so be sure to stock up on your favorite colors now!

Free Workshop Wow DVDs when you join by May 31

Become a demonstrator between April 1 - May 31 and receive two free DVDs with loads of technique ideas.  These are available while supplies last.  Visit my website or email me for information on how to join.

Haiti Relief Effort

From now until February 28, 2010, for every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set you buy, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to the 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.

I {Heart} Hearts - clear-mount, Item #118571, $18.95
I {Heart} Hearts - wood-mount, Item # 117010, $26.95