Welcome Cheri

I would like to welcome a long time friend to my Stampin' Up! team. Cheri Mueller has just signed up as a demonstrator, taking advantage of the  Simply Amazing Recruiting Promotion offered by Stampin' Up! through November 30.

Cheri and I have been friends for years. We met while I was teaching One Stroke painting and she was the head of education at a major craft store. We have remained friends while her husband was transferred around the US with the Navy. She and her family have now settled in Boulder City, Nevada.

If you are in the Las Vegas area and you are looking for a demonstrator, please contact Cheri. You will enjoy her energy and her creativity. For now you can find her via the demonstrator finder on the Stampin' Up! website. I will post Cheri's website address as soon as she gets it set up. Welcome Cheri!

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Card box combo

I want to thank Valita for this project of a card that opens up to be a box. I am putting tags inside the box. Visit her blog to get the directions and watch a video http://valitasfreshfolds.blogspot.com . 

The first card I made took me a while to make while I wrapped my brain around the directions but I know the next one will be easier. 

The picture below is the card closed. Thanks for looking.

Mojo Monday 165

I like participating in Mojo Monday. It sparks creativity and it is fun to see what others do with the same sketch. Enjoy.

Join STAMPIN' UP! for 50% off the regular 
STARTER KIT price 


 FROM NOV. 15 - 30, 2010 

Demonstrator Starter Kit for 50 percent off!

If you've been wanting to JOIN STAMPIN' UP!, it has never been BETTER to do than now!

From November 15 through November 30, 2010 you can purchase the Standard or Digital+ Starter Kits for only $87.50--that is 50 percent off the regular price of $175 for over $310 worth of paper or digital crafting and business supplies!


Promotion Deadlines:

• New demonstrator paperwork or ONLINE submissions must be submitted by Tuesday, November 30, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

Promotion Details:

• Both the Standard Starter Kit and the Digital+ Kit are available at 50 percent off the regular kit. These are full starter kits, not mini or reduced-content kits.
• Recruits can still add the Stampin' Memories or Digital+ Add-On and will pay the regular add-on price.
• Recruits who join Stampin' Up! during the Simply Amazing Recruiting Promotion are still eligible for any programs available to a new recruit. This includes but is not limited to the extra 10 percent Instant Income offer, Stampin' Start, the opportunity to purchase a Business Booster Kit, and a free two-month Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) subscription.
• Any new recruit who signs up during the Simply Amazing Recruiting Promotion will receive 50 percent off the Starter Kit.
• The promotional price of the Standard Starter Kit and the Digital+ Kit is $87.50. The kits include over $310 worth of crafting and business supplies.

Email me with any questions you may have:  glmfwilli@aol.com

JOIN TODAY - http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/michellewilliams/startyourownbusiness
  then click JOIN NOW on the left

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Digital+ Starter Kit Price: $175  (over $320 value!
You can choose the Digital+ Starter Kit Contents:

• My Digital Studio software suite
• Three complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block)
• Assortment of card stock
• Four Classic Stampin' Pads
• Two Stampin' Write markers
• Real Red 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Brights Designer buttons
• Songbird Décor Elements and applicator
• Adhesives
• Stampin' Scrub and Mist 
• Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
• Business forms and tools

You can also choose the Starter Kit:

The Starter Kit, created exclusively for new demonstrators, contains Stampin' Up! essentials you'll need to get started in your new business, including

• Five complete stamp sets (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block)
• A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge  
• Assortment of Designer Series paper and card stock
• Four Classic Stampin' Pads
• Two Stampin' Write markers
• VersaMark Pad
• Whisper White 5/8" satin ribbon
• Songbird Décor Elements and applicator
• Adhesives
• Blender pen
• Stamping sponge
• Stampin' Scrub and Mist 
• Box of Idea Book & Catalogs
• Business forms and tools

I would love to have you join my team. Please contact me of you have any questions at glmfwilli@aol.com

I'm back

I'm back from a wonderful cruise vacation that went from Quebec City to Ft. Lauderdale. We had a great time with friends and saw some beautiful county side. Our entire trip was relaxing and delightful.

Two days after we got home my husband had some planned surgery, then two days later he went in for an unplanned surgery. He is home recouping now, doing well, and things are getting back to normal, which means I can start stamping again. I am so glad he is on the mend.

I am now starting to think about Christmas cards and getting ready for the holidays. (The hospital already had Christmas trees up all over the place.) It has been fun viewing other blogs and seeing the color combinations other demonstrators are using. Thanks for stopping by.

No posts until November 1

I am going to be away from my card making supplies and tapping in to some of my other creative pleasures for the rest of the month. Please stop back in November and see what I have been up to. Thanks...Michelle

Friday Mashup #13

I do enjoy the spider web embossing folder and was pleased to see it was the focus of this weeks Mashup. TFL

Growing Green

Just received the Growing Green stamp set. I have seen some striking cards made with this set and thought I should design a card too. The texture on the Cajun Craze card stock is made with the plaid sizzix folder. I then used Early Expresso to distress the paper. Since it is Fall, it is time for me to bring out the Champagne Shimmer which I added to the CC paper, the leaves on the fern, and the edges of the rose. TFL.

Waffle Paper & Web Folder

This was a fun card to make. I used the small oval punch for the pumpkins. The web was sponged with champagne shimmer after it was cut out. And I made a bow with waffle paper. The bow is a bit too big, but I had already secured the brad around the middle so I left it there. I will know for next time. TFL.

Mojo Monday 159

Here is my version of the sketch for Mojo Monday. This is my first time to play and I had a good time. I have also figure out how to connect my DSLR camera to my Mac so I can post better pictures. TFL.

Friday Mashup

Here is my first try at Friday Mashup. I was able to upload a better picture on Oct. 3. TFL

This was a fun card to make. I like the new small oval punch and the lace ribbon is so much fun to work with. I am hoping SU! will come up with a pink and/or red lace for Valentines day. Not trying to start a rumor, just dreaming a bit. Thanks for looking today.

French Foliage

I used the color coach for this card and really like the combination. The stamp set, French Foliage, is versatile for backgrounds and layering. It has become one of my seasonal favorites.

This is a sweet card I made for a friends grand daughters first birthday. There is a yellow button inside of the oval in the left corner.

The picture doesn't do this card justice. I am working on taking better display photos, and now that the cruise season is over in Seattle, I will have more time. Thanks for looking.