We Remember

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:4

Twelve years ago terrorists attacked the U.S., killing hundreds at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.  Today we are facing yet another situation where evil has taken center stage.  Let’s take a moment today to pray for the families of those who lost their life twelve years ago, and pray for a revival in our country that will lead our decision-makers to choose the best and most Godly way to tackle the terror abroad.  This day should be one of  reflection on the blessings we receive each day because of our Savior.

Just a quick card to day for the Just Add Ink color challenge, but, unfortunately I forgot the time difference between here and Australia, so I missed the deadline.  But you can still check out the fabulous creations by the designers, as well as the terrific participant gallery.  Lots of inspiration, just for you!



And here is my card.  It’s a CAS (Clean and Simple) card and I love it. The sketch was inspired by mamamostamps.com and I will be using it for a quick WOW card in the future.  It would make a terrific design for a set of notecards.



Recipe: (all product available 24/7 at Diane’s Demo Site)

Paper: Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper; Stamps: Serene Silhouettes, Four You; Oh, Hello; Inks: Bermuda Bay, Stazon Jet Black; Accessories and Tools: Simply Scored and Stylus, Paper Snips, Basic Rhinestones

And now….Here’s Bella!



Blessings,
Diane

Truly Grateful

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”  Colossians 3:17

Last night was our weekly Community Group Bible Study class.  Rather than have Sunday School classes, our church focuses on building relationships and personal spiritual growth through community.  Fourteen to sixteen people meeting in homes once a week for an in depth study of the previous Sunday’s message.  Part of the meeting is devoted to sharing what is going on in our lives and prayer requests.  This gathering is the highlight of our week.  We have very special relationships with these fellow believers and I am always blessed when the evening comes to an end. And also very grateful. 

Last night my contribution to the prayer list was to pray for our leaders as they make difficult decisions this week and also thanking God for our group and how he has blessed us with honesty and integrity.  We do not deserve his blessing, but through his grace, I gratefully receive.

So, as I pondered just what to do for the Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge, I knew that Truly Grateful would be perfect as it aligned with the way I am feeling this week.  Visit this terrific challenge and check out the amazing creations of the designers and gallery participants.  Maybe you will want to join in too. 

You can reach this weeks challenge, PCCCS057 here. The first sketch is the original and the second is the same sketch rotated.  That is the one I used for my card.  I love that we can play with the sketch a bit to suit our design.

And here is my card.  I embossed the wheat with Early Espresso embossing powder to give it a little pop.  The burlap banners are hand cut from the gorgeous ribbon in the Holiday catalog.  I used a strip of Adhesive Sheet on the back to give it some stability.  It also helps with fraying.  I absolutely love, love the DSP embossed with the Pretty Print Embossing Folder because a little white shows through- pretty cool, I think. 

And the sentiment is stamped on the 7/8” Cotton Ribbon in the Annual Catalog.  Love this effect.



Recipe: (all product available 24/7 at Diane’s Demo Site)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla, Champagne Glimmer Paper, Sweater Weather DSP Stamps: Truly Grateful Inks: Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip Accessories and Tools: Early Espresso Embossing Powder, Versamark, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Pretty Print Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Brights Candy Dots, Designer Naturals Buttons, Linen Thread, 7/8” Cotton Ribbon, 1-1/4” Burlap Ribbon, Chalk Talk Framelits, Adhesive Sheets

Thanks for staying with me on this long post.  I leave you now with a sweet photo of Princess Bella.  I am working with a new photo program and blurred it a little.  I think I like the effect.  Of course, I had the perfect subject!


Blessings,
Diane

Love, Love, Love the new Stampin’ Up! Expressions Thinlits!!!

I should be working on a baby shower invitation job this morning, but decided to continue with my challenge streak (this is the second day!).  Today’s card is for the ColourQ # 204 challenge to use Concord Crush and Lucky Limeade, (both retired) and Bermuda Bay.  My card is a quick, clean and simple card focusing on the Expressions Thinlit Dies in the Holiday Catalog. 

All supplies by Stampin’ Up!  Paper:  Bermuda Bay, Concord Crush, Lucky Limeade and Whisper White; Ink: None!  Accessories:  Big Shot, Expressions Thinlit, Circle Punches;

Have a wonderful day and as always,
Blessings,
Diane

P. S.  A little Princess Isabella to give you a smile…..

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas……

and it isn’t even Thanksgiving!  But, as with most other parts of our life, we must plan ahead in order to be on time.  And nothing is more true than getting ready for Christmas.
In August I had a little Holiday Happenings workshop and we made four really cute Christmas projects using Stampin’ Up! paper, ribbon, die cuts, ink – all the good stuff.  And we made a gorgeous Fall Wreath (will be on another post). First up, a set of four 4”X4” ceramic coasters using Candlelight Christmas Designer Series Paper and fabric.  So very easy and inexpensive, but such a cute and useful gift.

Coaster supplies:  4”X4” ceramic tiles from big box store $.16 each- Hello!; Candlelight Christmas Designer Series Paper and coordinating fabric; Ornament Keepsakes Framelits, Scallop Oval Punch and Medium Oval Punch, Sentiment from retired stamp set, Gold Glimmer Paper, Linen Thread, Clear Acrylic spray; Real Red ink, Gumball Green, Whisper White and Real Red Cardstock, Big Shot.
Next, a Christmas Blessings Journal.  We covered a composition book with Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper, embellished with Silver Glimmer Paper Snowflakes and even embellished a pen to match.  Easy peasy and Oh, so useful.   A journal of blessings for the entire year.  I know that mine will be full.  God blesses me with his grace every minute of every day.
 Blessings Journal Supplies: Composition book from big box store; Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper, First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper; More Merry Messages Stamp Set; Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler , Whisper White cardstock; Silver Glimmer Paper; Early Espresso Stamp Pad; Snow Flurry Bigz Die, Large Basic Pearl, Tasteful Trims Die, Big Shot.
Another very quick and easy project – a set of four cute, cute, cute notecards.  They measure 4”X4” (loving that size today) with matching envelopes.  I completely copied (very legal in Stampin’ Up! world) the terrific creation by uber-demonstrator Mary Fish.  You just can’t improve on perfection, I say.  Don’t you agree?

Scentsational Scents Supplies: Scentasational Season, Sweet Essentials, Tiny Tags and Fabulous Phrases Stamp Sets; Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight Cardstock; Regals Paper Pack; Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Pacific Point Stamp Pads; Holiday Collection Framelit Dies; Gold and Cherry Cobbler brads; Real Red button; Basic Rhinestone; Tiny Tag Punch; Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine, Big Shot.
And finally, the prettiest Christmas Tree in the house!  It is a Rolled Christmas Tree using Be Of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper, assorted buttons and cardstock embellishment- a project to exercise your creativity!  And, again, not my original idea- got this one from Pinterest.  I could just kiss the folks that started that site….Anyway, easy peasy again.  Here are very quick instructions: Cut 17 strips of DSP 2” wide and starting at 5-1/2 long (your bottom strip), decrease length of each strip by 1/4  with the last strip being 1-1/2 long X 2” wide.  (i.e. 5-1/2, 5-1/4, 5, 4-3/4….) Then apply Sticky Strip to one long end, wrap around a dowel and glue making a tube. Add another piece of Sticky Strip to the seam.  Glue your handcut and embossed trunk to the bottom center and start building your tree.  Adhere with more sticky strip.  Embellish as you wish and Voila!  Gorgeous!!!

Rolled Christmas Tree supplies:  8”X10” white canvas from big box store (2 for $4- love it!); Gumball Green Core’dinations Paper, Cherry Cobbler Cardstock; Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper; Silver Glimmer Paper; Simply Scored (for rosettes); Various buttons; Woodgrain Embossing Folder; Various circle punches; Wooden Dowel, Sticky Strip.
Whew- this could be my longest post ever- but I hope you enjoyed.  We had a wonderful day making these cute projects.  In fact, I have made several more of each for Christmas gifts this year.  What fun!
Blessings and I pray you all have a wonderful and thankful Thanksgiving Holiday.
Diane

Ink-redible: FREE COLLECTION OF STAMP PADS until December 16th

You have TWO options to  earn 10 FREE Classic Stamp pads -  Brights, Regals, or Subtles, but you have to act fast.  This offer expires December 16th.  An Ink-redible offer.
Option 1:
Host a $450 workshop and earn your collection choice in addition to regular hostess benefits.  That’s a minimum of $115 in FREE product. 

Option 2:
Join the Stampin’ Up! family and choose a stamp pad collection as your bonus!  The Starter Kit is your choice of $125 in product for only $99!  Business items, worth $50, are included.  And shipping is free!!!
 
You can earn TWO FREE COLLECTIONS by hosting a $450 workshop AND joining the Stampin’ Up! family.  What a terrific way to kick off your new business- or add to your hobby supplies.  With the best ink in the business.  Really.  We have won awards!

Questions?  Just contact me for more information.  I would love to have you on my team.  Being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is the second best job I have ever had.  (First is wife and mother!)  And, I still really consider myself a “hobby” demonstrator.  I love the resources available to me, plus getting a discount on quality products is, well, terrific.

We’ve got so much going on right now…stay tuned for more fantastic promotions.
Blessings,
Diane

Occasions Mini Catalog Sales Begin January 4th, 2011

You've seen a few sneak peaks from the Occasions Mini and now you can order these gorgeous stamps, fabric, Designer Series Paper and other coordinating items.  Let me know if you need a copy and I will get it to you ASAP.

Also need to remind you that Sale-A-Bration, Stampin' Up! biggest sale of the year, will begin January 25th.  For every $50 you spend, you will get to choose an item from the SAB brochure OR a stamp set in the current Idea Book and Catalog valued at $14.95 or less.  Workshop totals soar during Sale-A-Bration, so book your workshop now for terrific hostess gifts.

It's 2011!!!  Can you believe it?  I can't wait to see what God has in store for me and my family this year.  I always feel renewed and redeemed when a new year begins and I hope you do too.

Blessings,

Diane

My Dear Friend Leisa Jane - FS203

So I was so excited and thrilled to see that my dear friend Leisa Jane had been chosen as SCS Featured Stamper for the week. Her creations are incredible and many have a prominent place on my Wall of Fame in my craft room. She is so talented and this honor is well-deserved. She is also a devoted Stampin' Up! fan.

I chose to case one of her terrific creations and changed the colors, stamp set and the buttons to flower adornments. This also serves as a sneak peak of some of the terrific items that are in the new Occasions Mini that goes live on January 4th. I am just loving the vintage look in crafting that is all the craze right now.







All supplies can be purchased on my Stampin’ Up! website.

Stamps: Easter Blossoms, Fabulous Phrases
Paper: Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Springtime Vintage DSP
Ink: Always Artichoke, Basic Gray
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Very Vanilla and Baja Breeze Seam Binding Ribbon, Always Artichoke grosgrain ribbon, Chantilly and Victoria Crochet Trim, Vanilla Rosettes, Vintage Flower Adornments, Filigree Brads, Silver HPH, Crop-a-Dile, Silver eyelet

Blessings, Diane




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Incredible Offer - Join Stampin' Up!!! for 50% Off -

Would you like to do what I do? Have you been thinking about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? Well, you don't have to think any longer. Starting November 15, and lasting until November 30, 2010, you can purchase the Standard or Digital + Starter Kits for only $87.50 - that is 50% off the regular price of $175 for over $310 worth of paper or digital crafting and business supplies!

In addition to the incredible online resources and support Stampin' Up! offers, here are just a few more terrific benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator:

--Earn additional income while sharing creativity.

--Make new and lasting friendships.

--Enjoy access to nearly unlimited creative ideas.

--Receive a free subscription to an exclusive

  monthly magazine.

--Receive two free months subscription to your

own business website. 

--Opportunity to earn free products and

  incentive trips.

Take a look at what you get in your starter kit:

The standard Starter Kit includes:

• Four 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

The Digital+ Starter Kit includes

• 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

Want more details?  Click here to learn more.  You can sign up online today and your starter kit will be on its way.  

And, as a new demonstrator, you will get an extra 10% off your first hostess order placed within your first 45 days as a demonstrator.  That is 30% off your first order!!! 

I will be with you each step of the way as you develop your business- what fun we can have working together!!

Remember this is a limited time offer.  Treat yourself to an early Christmas present and join my team!!

Blessings,

Diane

World Card-Making Day and Christmas Card, Treat and Gift Workshop

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Let's get a head start on the holiday season and celebrate World Card-Making Day with handmade cards and gifts for those special folks in your life.

Please join Amy Miller and Diane Stader for an all day, come and go, card and gift workshop at the Barn at Fellowship Bible Church on October 2!  We will be there from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.  We will have four projects, plus bonus items, ready for you to make at the workshop or take home and make at your leisure.  You can choose one or all.

No experience - No problem.  We will be there to get you started.  Detailed instructions and supply lists will also be provided.

All supplies are premium high quality products from Stampin' Up!

Christmas Cards - 12 cards and envelopes with decorated box: 4/2 each of 3 designs; $24 per set of 12; $12 per set of 6.

Note Card Gift Set - 8 all occasion cards to include Birthday, Congratulations, Thanks, Thinking of You, New Baby and more; Includes decorated box and envelopes. $16.00

What a Treat!!! - 5 different treat bag/boxes for the small gifts for students, teachers, etc. $6.25 per set includes candy.

Gift Tags - 6 Christmas gift tags with cute little box. $5.50 per set

All supplies, except adhesive, will be provided, cut and ready for stamping and assembly.  Bring your favorite scissors and premium glue sticks or a double-sided tape roller.

Snacks will be provided and door prize drawings held throughout the day.

We would love to know if you are planning to come and what projects you are interested in so we can make sure we have enough materials.  

Check out the photo for some of the projects we will be making.  More projects will be posted during the week.  Let us know what you think!  

Fun, Fellowship, Food - We hope you will join us!

Where:  The Barn at Fellowship Bible Church, 141 Pleasant Plains Rd, Jackson, TN 38305

Time:  9:30 am - 4:30 pm (come and go)

Blessings,

Diane

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Do What You Love!!! Join Stampin’ Up! for only $99 in June!!!!

I’ve been a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator for almost a year now and have enjoyed every minute of it.  I love to be “on the inside” and be among the first to know about new products, promotions and other cool stuff.  There are so many perks on the demo side, but the most important benefit is sharing and creating with people you love and love to be around.  It’s just grand.

During the month of June you can join the Stampin’ Up! family for only $99 and just look at what you get for your $$!!  Any item, other than business items, can be changed for a similar product of equal or less than value.   So if you already have the Watercolor Trio stamp set, you can substitute for $22.95 or less.

Item	Description	Price
117050	Watercolor Trio stamp set (wood-mount-Summer Mini)	$22.95
118571	I {Heart} Hearts stamp set (clear mount)	$18.95
118486	Clear Mount Block C	$6.95
116978	Homemade single stamp*	$8.95
100730	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2 X 11)	$8.50
119706	Brights Collection assorted card stock (8-1/2 X 11)	$6.95
115656	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
119667	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
115658	Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad	$5.95
100814	Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin’ Pad	$6.95
119261	Basic Black 1/8” taffeta ribbon*	$6.95
121620	Color Coach*	$14.95
104332	SNAIL Adhesive	$6.95
	Retail value of products in kit	$124.90

*Sneak peek items! from 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog

The Mini Starter Kit also includes the following business items:

• Getting Started DVD
• Getting Started Guide
• Guest Invitation Postcards (100)
• 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
• Summer Mini Catalog (8)
• To My Hostess Envelopes (10)
• Recruit Folders (5)
• Recruit Brochures (20)
• Hostess Brochure (20)
• Hostess Benefits Form (10)
• Customer Order Form (50)

I would love to talk to you about it…give me a buzz or email.  You can read more about this special limited promotion here.

It’s a great day in Jackson, Tennessee and I hope you are having a wonderful week.

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