Stamping with Lynn

Stylish Blogger Award

My new friend from Leadership, Peg Ireland, nominated me for the Stylish Blogger Award.  That was so sweet of her. Thanks Peg! Her blog is Stamping with Peg.

 

 

When you receive this award you are to pay it forward and follow these rules:

1) thank the person who gave this award to you and link it back to their blog (see above link)
2) share 8 things about yourself
3) pass this award to 8 other individuals that you have recently discovered
4) leave a comment so that they can pass along the recognition!

Well, here goes . . .Eight things about me that you may not know:

1 - In addition to my Stampin' Up! business, I have a preschool/day care business in my home.

2 - I have been a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for 8 years.  I absolutely LOVE Stampin'Up! I have been to every convention, 3 Leaderships, and several Regionals.  I hold monthly downline meetings and have the most wonderful downline/sideline members!

3 - My husband and I will be celebrating our 40th anniversary on New Year's Eve of this year! He is a long haul truckdriver so I have lots of time to stamp/play!

4 - We have 8 kids, 5 girls and 3 boys.  Five are married, 2 are in college and our youngest is 16 and a high school sophomore.

5 - We have 18 grandchildren, 15 girls and 3 boys!

6 -My lucky number is 8.  I won a radio High/Low contest by guessing the exact dollar amount. $1428.08 several years ago. 

7 - I have scuba dived - actually it was a 3 hour discovery dive class.  A great experience!

8 - I am a procrastinator, big time.  Right now, my taxes are still waiting! Grrrrrrr, I hate this time of year!

Now, to offer this lovely award to 8 others. Here are some of my choices:

Stampin' By the Sea

Stamp with Heather

Catherine Pooler

Stamping with Roxy

Trinity Designs

Patty's Stamping Spot

Addicted to Stamping

Loven Stamps

Make a Monster stamp set

Shannon West demonstrated this card at Minneapolis Regionals last month.  She put the 3 monsters on one clear block and stamped them all at the same time.  Then she placed the body parts on the monsters where she wanted them to be, and then placed one clear block over all so that they stuck to the block.  All she had to do then was ink it up and stamp once over the monsters. Wa lah! Don't they look perfect?  This set is on page 95 of the main Stampin'Up! catalog and is $23.95 (wood) or $17.95 (clear).  It is a set of 15. 

Time is Running Out!

Time is running out for your awesome opportunity to join my team!  A starter kit (customizable) valued at over $310, for the discounted price of $148.75!  PLUS you get a $50 product bonus FREE!  You can join just to get the discount and save money, or you can make it a business, or just make enough to take care of one of your monthly bills!  And you get me as your leader!  How awesome is that!  I attend every event I can, Convention, Leadership, and Regionals, returning home with new ideas, tips, and product!

No matter what your goal is, I would love to have you as a part of my downline! I offer monthly downline meetings where we swap, stamp, and share!  Call me 605-665-9086 for details or email me. This offer for this discounted Started Kit ends March 31st!  Contents for the bundle and the kit are listed below!

Starter Kit Bonus Bundle

Page	Item #	Description	Retail Value
165	121620	Color Coach	$14.95
183	120806	Simply Sent Something Special (or any Simply Sent kit)	$11.95
183	117114	Live, Laugh, Love Set (or any Simply Sent stamp set)	$9.95
202	119883	Full Heart Punch (or any punch valued at $16.95 or less)	$16.95

• You get the Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+) for 15 percent off--that's over $310 worth of Stampin' Up! products for just $148.75!
• You get a Bonus Bundle (worth up to $50) on top of the fabulous Starter Kit to get you off to an awesome start!

Get 15% off your starter kit

and a free product bundle

worth $50

when you join between

Jan. 25 and March 31, 2011!

$50 Bonus Bundle FREE

for signing up during Sale A Bration:

 

Everything you need to get started is included in the Starter Kit!  Both kits are customizable so you can get the things you want or need.

Standard Starter Kit ($310 value)includes: Five stamp sets of varied price points(including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block) A Stampin’ Around Wheel, Handle, and Ink Cartridge   Assorted Color Cardstock Pack Neutral Cardstock Pack Designer Series paper Four Classic Stampin’ Pads Two Stampin’ Write markers Classic Ink Refill VersaMark Pad 5/8″ satin ribbon Décor Elements ($7.95 or less) Adhesives Blender pen Stamping sponge Stampin’ Mist  Box of Idea Book & Catalogs Business forms and tools

Digital+ Starter Kit ($320 value) includes: My Digital Studio software suite Four stamp sets of varied price points (including a clear-mount set and clear-mount block) Assorted Color Cardstock Neutral Cardstock Four Classic Stampin’ Pads Two Stampin’ Write markers 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon Designer buttons Décor Elements ($7.95 or less) Adhesives Stampin’ Mist  Box of Idea Book & Catalogs Business forms and tools

 

Choose the kit that will work best for you!

Wedding Invitation

I had a request to design a wedding invitation using the colors hot pink, yellow, and blue, and it was to be spring like.  I used the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set and the colors are Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, and Tempting Turquoise from Stampin'Up!.  The color names themselves are spring-like, don't you think?  I made this so that is could be mailed in a regular medium envelope to save on postage and the ribbon is the lazy man's bow so it lays very flat.  These invites have already been sent out a month ago so wanted to share. The bottom inside is a pocket & folds up to hold a note with rsvp and directions.  I also used the Manhattan Flower embossing folder, and the decorative label punch and Sincere Salutations on the belly band.  Will show you an outside, and two inside views. The names are not the correct names of the wedding couple FYI.

 

Scrapbooking Class!

Scrapbooking Class

This is the perfect way to get caught up on your scrapbooking! We will make a beautiful 20 page scrapbook (album included). You just add your own pictures when you get home!
Class Fee of $35 includes:

• 8x8 Sweet Stitches Album
• Sweet Stitches Fabric Designer Brads
• ½ package of the Ice Cream Parlor Sale A Bration Designer Series Paper and Accents Pack

RSVP by 5 p.m., Thursday, March 24^th!  (I know, short notice but I have to have supplies here to cut and prepare).  Email [email protected] or call 605-660-2301.
 
Location:  Lynn Starzl’s home
Date:  Saturday, April 2, 2011
Time:  10:00-12:30 p.m.
Layouts will be cut and ready for you to assemble.  Twenty pages for $35!


This is my first scrapbook class.  I will limit it to 6, but I will still order and take registrations for a future day/evening class. Orders must be submitted this month to receive the half package of Sale A Bration designer series paper and accent pack. Please specify the Sat. class or a future class (date to be decided).

 
Again, please let me know asap so I can order and receive supplies. 

Take a Spin stamp set, embedded embossing technique

I made this for my downline swap which was graduation cards.  I markered just the words from the one circle stamp from Take a Spin stamp set (from the Occasions Mini catalog) and then punched it out upside down, centering the words. Then adhered stars from the Punch Windows (page 209)) that you use with the Movers and Shapers magnetic die.  I also punched stars using the star punch on page 203 of the big Stampin'Up! catalog.  Ran it through the Big Shot with the square lattice embossing folder, page 214 and matted it on Basic Black and Real Red cardstock.

Nature Walk stamp set, Emboss Resist Technique

Haven't heat embossed for quite awhile, and this is such a WoW technique!  I stamped the image from the Nature Walk stamp set with Versamark ink, then embossed with clear embossing powder, sponging on Marina Mist ink afterward.  The image doesn't show as well in the photo.  The sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.  You could use several other of the 24 sentiments included with that stamp set. I also used the Basic pearls and the eyelet border punch. Inspiration came from Gretchen Barron, who did a similar card using Thoughts and Prayers.

Tasteful Trim die, fabric flower

Playing around with an idea that was presented at Minneapolis Regionals last month.  I used the Tasteful Trim Bigz Die with the Springtime Vintage fabric from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I die cut a circle from the Circles #2 die (the 2nd largest circle) using the sticky pages.  I am going to try the Adhesive Pages, too.  Folded the Pear Pizzazz cardstock in half, ran it through the crimper and free hand cut a leaf.  (Just as if I was making a Valentine Heart).  Of course, used the Framed Tulips embossing folder, because it is just the prettiest folder there is!  The card base is Rose Red.  Also used the antique brads. The sentiment is from the Hostess set, Something to Celebrate!  You die cut the scallop trim, then attach on the sticky circle, starting on the outside and working your way in!  Very pretty!

 

A Flower for All Seasons stamp set

This stamp set can be yours free with a purchase of $50 before shipping and tax during Sale A Bration.  I designed this card for two reasons.  One, I had a hostess request I show watercoloring using the blender pens. (I am not a watercolorer, lol).  Second, I wanted to make a card without using the Big Shot (very hard for me because I love, love, love my Big Shot die cutting machine!)  We made this card at my downline meeting, at Gena's workshop, and at my Wessington stamp club!  I think it turned out pretty darn cute! It uses the blender pens to color with the Stampin' Pastels, the Watercolor Wonder crayons, the  Watercolor pencils, the ink pads, and the markers! Whew, I had them try all different products!  Supply list below.  Remember you can always order online.  Just click on my Shop Online button!

 100730 Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11

 100459 Card Stock Pretty In Pink 8 1/2X11

 105125 Card Stock Certainly Celery 8 1/2X11

 119868 Medium 1" Circle punch

 119873 Medium 3/4" Circle punch

 119771 RIBBON STRIPED GROSGRAIN CERTAINLY CELERY 1-1/4"

 109070 Ribbon Taffeta Whisper White 3/8 Inch

 102845 Blender Pens

 120962 STAMPIN PASTELS

 101879 Watercolor Pencils

  101406 Stazon Pad Jet Black

Stampin'Up! Paper Daisies

There is alot going on with this card that we made at Lisa Fast's last Saturday! Isn't it so pretty?  We used the Big Shot dies and embossing folders, paper daisies, did some brayering , used some punches, shimmer mist, and adhesive pearls.  Wow! The sentiment is from the Hodgepodge Happiness stamp set which you can get FREE with a $50 order (minus shipping and tax)!  The paper daisies are on page 188 of the main catalog and are only $6.95 for 40 (10 each of 4 sizes). You can color, dye,or stamp on these white cotton paper daisies.  The adhesive backed pearls are also on this page and are only $4.95 for 150 pieces (50 each of 3 sizes).  Colors on this card are Baja Breeze and Early Espresso. Dies used are the Scallop Circle #113468 and the Clear Circle #114533.