25 Years and Growing!

I'm back from my first Stampin' Up Leadership convention.  Leadership was fun, relaxing, and enjoyable.  Yes, it was warm and sunny in Florida.  It was so opposite of Washington State, it's been cold and foggy!!!  It is good to be home and share the news with all my stampers and to have family time again.

The big focus with Stampin' Up this year is celebrating 25 years of business and how they are planning for growing even bigger and better!  Get ready for ALOT of new promotions that you will get to enjoy with Stampin' Up!!

Current promotions (please see the Promotions tab) include:
* Sale-a-bration (ends March 22, 2013)
* Single Stamps Assortments 3 & 4 (ends March 31, 2013)
* Paper Pumpkin (monthly throughout 2013)
* SU's Best of 25 Years "Birthdays" Special (monthly throughout 2013)


Buckle up and get ready for the exciting roller coaster ride of great SU specials! 


Oh, and I also wanted to share some cards from my recent stamp classes!  ~ Olivia

"2013" Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year!!!

I Hope all of you have the Best Year Ever!!  May your year be filled with good health, peace,
happiness, joy and love with family and friends.  Whatever your are hoping for, go after it and enjoy life and all that it brings. 
I have several things on my list and I look forward to the adventure in completing the list.

May God Bless your life in this new year with many blessings.

The Season of Joy, Treats and Love

It has been awhile since I last posted anything because I have been baking, shopping and wrapping gifts for Christmas.  Spending special time with the grandchildren has been rewarding.  It also was fun having time to do all the special treats and projects for this season.  I had a Christmas Celebration Party for all my stampers last weekend, which was enjoyable and fun to see the different personalities shine in a new form outside of stamping.  Thank you to those of you who could attend and I missed those of you who could not. 

I  had successful craft shows this year, especially meeting many new future stampers.  I hope all the items I sold will make the receivers happy with joy this Christmas.

I have added some Christmas cards I made this season.  Hope you enjoy viewing them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
We only have a few days left to prepare for the Celebration of Christmas and the true meaning of remembering the birth of Jesus and all that he brings to us.  

May this be a very special time for you with your family, friends and all your great memories of this past year.

Holiday Craft Bazaar This Weekend!

I am almost ready for the last craft show I'm participating in this holiday season.  I hope you will be able to come by to get in some more holiday shopping! 

Huntington Park Arts & Crafts Bazaar

Friday Dec 7th & Saturday Dec 8th

9 am - 6 pm

 

1000 248th St

Des Moines, WA  98198

I will be offering an assortment of greeting cards, favors, gifts, and a whole lot more!  Perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, and adding a handmade touch to any gift you plan on giving this Christmas.

I'd love to see you there!

Warmly,
Olivia

SU's Online Extravaganza Sale!

I love a sale and Stampin' Up is offering one that will be hard to pass up!

Dates: November 19-28, 2012

Starting Monday, November 19th and not ending until November 28th, Go Stampin' Up Shopping!! Check out the great sales and buy your Christmas gifts for friends, loved ones, and yourself!! For all of you who have been wanting a Big Shot, now is the time to buy, because it is on sale. I am so excited. Click in the circle (top right) where it says "Order Stampin' Up! Online!" and receive discounts* from 20% to 50%on select purchases.

Have Fun Shopping!!!!!!!

* listed below are the special savings offered during the Stampin' Up Online Extravaganza:

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving Day

Hello!
It has been a fast and very busy fun month.  I have enjoyed the classes with everyone in making all the great items for the upcoming season.  Thanksgiving is around the corner and with that, I always take time to really look over the year and count the blessings I have received.  Wow, I am blessed!!
You are among them.  I am very thankful every time you look at my blog, sign up for a class, and for being a part of my life.  Thank you for being you.

The Holiday Fair was a great success in selling and meeting new people who wanted to join a class and learn how to make paper craft items.  The ornament class has been very popular, with new ideas in using different colors.  That is why getting together is so much fun, we are always learning, sharing and exploring what we love......paper crafting!

My husband has been a good sport in waiting for some time to get out of the house to do what he likes, hiking.  The weather has changed and so many of the hiking trails have closed.  Long walks are now in action.  We went out the other day for a long walk along the waterfront of Tacoma in the rain.  I ended up soaked by at the end of our walk and so we went into the Ram Restuarant to warm up with tea and a bite to eat.  We had a huge wonderful chocolate dessert!  I wonder why I do not lose weight.  Life is grand.

I close this with a Prayer for you and your family.  May you have Love, Peace and Joy on this day with many Blessings to fill your heart with good memories along with a grateful heart.

                                                   Happy Thanksgiving!
                                                            Olivia

A Cut Above the Rest: SU's NEW Paper Trimmer!

Introducing the new and improved Stampin' Trimmer! Although paper trimmers are a common crafting tool, this trimmer was designed exclusively by paper crafters for paper crafters-and because it was made by Stampin' Up!, you know it's a cut above the rest!

If you are like me, I am a visual person, so click here to see a video that introduces you to my new best friend! 


Features of the All-New Stampin' Trimmer

• An extra-wide 6-1/4" cutting base and an extended 14-1/2" ruler
• The extra-wide cutting base provides a large work area and is marked in 1/4" (4 mm) increments, allowing for small measurements.
• The right-side grid helps you measure and cut very thin strips.
• The extended cutting arm has a stabilizing leg to provide a sturdy and steady cutting surface for longer cuts.
• When fully extended, the extended cutting arm sits flush with the trimmer base, providing more accurate and consistent measurements across the entire surface.
• The cutting base and track include a full ruler, incorporating measurements down to 1/16" and grid lines that mark each quarter inch.
• All rulers and measurements on the base are printed under a plastic cover so your measurements won't wear off.
• The base has nonskid feet, which keeps the Stampin' Trimmer securely in place on your work area.
• A full 12" cutting and scoring track
• The extra-long cutting track has space at the top and bottom so you don't have to take the cutting and scoring blades out when you're not using them.
• The track gives you enough space to cut or score a full 12" (30.5 cm) without having to remove or switch out handles.
• The cutting track locks in place for secure storage or transport.
• The track includes an insertion point for cutting and scoring blade handles so you can easily insert handles into the cutting track.
• Specially designed handles and cutting track to ensure straight cuts
• The hook on the scoring and cutting blade handles keeps the handles stable so the cuts are as straight as possible.
• Handles come in two colors: dark for cutting, light for scoring.
• The precision tip on the cutting blade allows you to pinpoint precisely where you're cutting.
• The point on the side of each handle shows you where the blade will cut, making it easy to see exactly where your cuts and scores will begin.
• Storage compartment under base
• The storage compartment holds scoring and cutting tools such as a Bone Folder, Simply Scored Stylus, extra scoring and cutting blades, and even business cards.
• Separate compartments within the storage compartment keep your tools organized, and the clear cover makes it easy to see what you've stored.
• Product details: item 126889; $29.95