Saying Goodbye

After 14 years, I am hanging up my stamp pad. I really haven't had a lot of time to work my stamping business since I opened my salon. With the economy the way it is, it's been hard for me to stay active for some time now. I have decided to just let it go.

I've met some wonderful people, while being a demonstrator, some who have become really good friends. I value our friendship the most and all that I've learned for you all.

I will be having a sale at the salon within the next few months. I've accumulated a lot of items and supplies that I will no longer need. I will be selling them at bargain basement prices to help declutter my house! Be sure to check back for details!!!

Sale-A-Bration! Feb. 1 - Mar. 31

It's Sale-A-Bration time again and free product is what it's all about!

Here's how Sale-A-Bration works:

Customers
When you spend $50 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit--for every $50 you spend, you can select another free Sale-A-Bration reward.

Hostesses
When you host a workshop of at least $300 (before tax and shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!

New Demonstrators
During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set--a value of up to $47.95--from our current Idea Book & Catalog. Plus, for a limited time, get 15% off the price of the Starter Kit!

The Sale-A-Bration promotion starts on February 1 and runs through March 31, so don't miss your chance to earn free products! To view the Sale-A-Bration catalog or the current Spring/Summer catalog, click the links to the left. Once you have seen all the great bargains, click on the link at the left to shop on my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Website!

Tic Tac Favor/Advertising

Use Tic Tacs to promote your business or for your next party favor!!

MATERIALS

Tic Tacs

Name Badge Labels

Regular Address Labels

Computer

Printer

DIRECTIONS

Print your message on the center of the name badge label.

Stamp the labels as desired, stamp the same print on the address labels.

Center wording on the front of the tic tacs and wrap label around package.

Use address label to cover the gap in the back and fold excess over to the bottom.

Accordion Envelope

This is a great way to use the top of a lunch sack and turn it into a gift envelope!

DIRECTIONS

Decorate a piece of cardstock 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 as desired.

On the 8 1/2 side, score 1 1/2 inches from one end and then 5 inches from the same end.

Cut the top 3 1/2 inches off of a lunch sack.

Use adhesive to attach the front and back of the bag to the inside of the envelope you made.

Use smaller decorated pieces of cardstock to decorate and to have an opener.

Enjoy!

Basket Bag

Here's a great basket you can make for Easter out of a lunch sack!

DIRECTIONS

Decorate your lunch sack as desired.

Cut the top half of the bag off using fancy shears.

Take the top piece that you cut off and cut it open to make a long piece.

Cut in half longwise and fold over a couple of times to make the handle about one inch wide.

Punch holes in basket to weave ribbon in and out of.

Attach handle to basket.

To prevent the handle from "swinging", place the end of the handle at the bottom of the bag.

Enjoy!

CD Valentine Book

Here's a great way to use all of those free AOL trial cd's you have. These make great party invitations as well!

Closed

Open-Inside

Open-Outside

DIRECTIONS

Trace the outline of the CD and inner circle onto cardstock and cut out.

Fold circle in half, open up, in half again, open up and then diagonally as shown.

Stamp message on the inside of the circle and stamp on the back just a pattern.

Fold the cardstock so that the diagonal folds fold into the center and it folds to on quarter size.

Heat the CD up with a hair dryer or heat gun so that it cuts easier.

Cut CD into quarters. One CD makes two books.

Apply sticker paper to two quarters and trim around the edges.

Stamp sticker paper to make your front and back cover.

Glue the covers to the folded inside piece!

Gift Bag

Make a great treat holder or a gift bag!

MATERIALS

Cardstock

White paper bag

Ribbon or Jute

DIRECTIONS

Make two card fronts (4 1/4 x 5 1/2)

Cut the top off of a white bag

Adhere a card front to the front and the back of the bag

Add handles with ribbon or jute

Christmas Votive

Thanks to Jeanne Beatty!
These votives are easy to decorate and give as gifts!

MATERIALS

Glass Votive

Stayz On Pad

DIRECTIONS

Clean the votive real well with glass cleaner to remove any dirt.

Stamp with Stayz On Pad

Roll the stamp on the votive, or you can lay the stamp rubber side up and roll the votive on the stamp for an even image and no sliding

If you make a mistake, wipe with a baby wipe immediately and then clean with glass cleaner and start again.

Stayz On ink will dry in 3-5 minutes.

Frosty Ornament

Make these for your tree or give as a gift!!

MATERIALS

Ceramic Ornament

Black Stayz On Pad

Markers

Double Sided Tape Sheet

Micro Beads

Ribbon

DIRECTIONS

Stamp image on ornament with the Stayz On pad.

Color as desired.

Trace image onto the adhesive sheet and cut out, apply to the ornament.

Peel off the other side of the adhesive sheet to reveal the second sticky side.

Press into micro beads to cover the entire image with the beads.

Add a ribbon to hang from tree.

Holiday Soap

Makes a great favor or gift!!

MATERIALS

Bar of soap

White tissue paper

Glue

Glitter

DIRECTIONS

Stamp image on tissue paper

Color in image as desired

Trim tissue paper close to image

Take white glue and water down until it is brushable

Brush a layer of glue on the soap

Lay the tissue image on the soap and smooth out the wrinkles

Brush another layer of glue over top of the tissue

Sprinkle glitter as desired

Let dry and then put a couple more coats of glue on letting each layer dry before the next