Leadership 3-D Swaps

Happy New Year's Eve. Today's post is my 3-d swap for Leadership. Leadership is a get together for demonstrators who have achieved Senior Supervisor and above. Thanks to my wonderful downline and all of you, I made Manager this year. I will be attending a special reception for Managers and above and will report on that next month. I will be away for Leadership from January 12th through the 16th. I am offering a very special gift to anyone who places an online order, here,while I am gone.

Here is the 3-d swap I will be taking with me. These are so cute and so easy. I used the two tags die for the Big Shot and placed the folded edge just below the cut line. I then used the apple from the Level 1 Hostess set. There is a magnet on both sides underneath. You then just place the bookmark over the page you are reading and it saves your place. So easy. Enjoy.

Sneak Peek

If you placed an order through me this past year, you will be receiving a gift from me in the mail. This is a sneak peek of the parts. You should receive it by the first of next week. Thank you so much for your support. I hope to improve my business next year and you will be a big part of it. Again, thank you.

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Sorry for no new posts

I have been busy cutting for my Christmas Buffet yesterday and time just got away from me. Thank you everyone who came. Monica and Randy came again this year and Randy has improved so much. It is enjoyable to see someone create something they love.

I have been fighting a sinus infection and major asthma problems. My students just love to share at this time of the year. Because of my illnesses I will not be posting anything new until at least the 18th...first day of Winter vacation.

Making swaps for Leadership in January, I will post those during break. Thank you all again for visiting. Your comments mean alot to me so I am offering some blog candy. It will be some new rubber...leave me a comment about what you have enjoyed seeing this year. Good luck.

Another Christmas Buffet card

Here is another card you will be able to make on December 4th. RSVP soon.

Christmas buffet card #4

Another card for you to create on Dec. 4th. I'll post all the products used after the class. Enjoy!

Christmas Buffet card #3

Here is another choice for your projects on Saturday, December 4th from 10-4.

Christmas buffet card #2

Here is another card you can choose to create at the Christmas buffet. The cost of this card is $2.50.

Christmas Buffet card #1

Hello. This is the first of the cards that will be available for you to create during the Christmas Buffet on Saturday, December 4th from 10-4. The cost of this card will be $1.50 and you can make as many as you like during the buffet. RSVP and $20 deposit required by Wednesday, November 24th to save your spot. Scroll back to see pictures of the 3'D items and the Christmas house. Enjoy!

More pictures of the Christmas Buffet

Here are three more items we will be making on Saturday, December 4th from 10-4. The cost of the hand gel and tin items is $2.50 each and the candy box is $1.00. Designer papers and ribbons may not be exact. RSVP with your wishes and payment by December 1st.

Christmas House project for the buffet

This is the gorgeous house you can create at the Buffet on Saturday, December 4th. The cost of this project is $15.00 and payment must be received by November 15th to ensure products arrived in time. I just love it and can't wait to see it on my mantel on Christmas morning.

Christmas projects buffet

On Saturday, December 4th I will be holding a Christmas Projects buffet. The time will be from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Coffee, water, and light snacks will be provided. I will be posting the projects over the next few weeks with the cost of each. Please RSVP with your projects and payment as soon as you see something you like or RSVP with a $20 deposit which will hold your place. Space is limited to 12. Reserve now. There will be cards, teacher gifts, boxes, 3-d goodies, and much more. I can't wait to spend the day with you creating your Christmas cards and gifts.

Christmas Album class

Hello. I'm pleased to say all the kits for the Love Birds albums have been purchased. I am putting together another one using the Christmas Simply Scrappin Kit. I'll post pictures when it is finished. I am going to have an all day Christmas stampin event on the first Saturday in December. I will have Christmas cards and small gift projects. I will also be offering the new album. I will be posting projects over the next few weeks. The event will be from 10-4 and you can make as many of what is offered as you can. I will have prices with the posts. I look forward to seeing many of you then. If you are long distance, the Christmas album kit and directions will be available for $30 which will include shipping.

Love Birds Album

Many of you have emailed about purchasing the kit and directions to make these albums. I've put several together and they are now for sale. The kit will include all pieces cut and scored, all embellishments, and directions. The cost is $30 which includes priority shipping. Please email me at dixiefinn@neo.rr.com with your order. They will be shipped upon payment. Paypal payments can be sent to the email address above. I know you will enjoy the finished album as much as I do. Enjoy!

Scrapbook club

Beginning Saturday November 6th at 10am Celia will be teaching a scrapbook club. It will meet 4 times during the next year. You will complete 4 pages, one each for each season. The cost is $52.00 for 4 classes and the designer paper. Payment is due by Saturday, October 23rd. so paper can be ordered. Here is the first page, the one for fall. You will be using our new smooch spray for the leaves. It is much better in person than in this picture. Enjoy!

Halloween projects

Happy Sunday. Here are the three projects we created yesterday in class. They were so much fun. I love the little gel holder, plan on making tons of those for Christmas presents....shhhh don't tell anyone. Use the spider web embossing folder for the background on the holder box. I got the extra large paperclips at the local office supply store. There is still time for me to hold another class. Get 5 of your friends together and call me for available dates. Enjoy!!

Clearance rack

If you go to my StampinUp website, here, and click on products, then shop, then clearance rack you will see tons of products at a discount of up to 80%. Shop quickly for the best selection. And I have a special gift for the first 6 orders. Enjoy!

Color Spritzer tool

Good morning. Here is a closeup of one of the cards from last week. We used the color spritzer tool and I love the antique look it gives to the cards. This was a great group of cards. Call or email if you would like to schedule a class making these 3. All you need are 5 of your bestest friends and I will work around your schedule. Enjoy!

JanTink cards

Hello. Way back at the first of August I went to JanTink's card class. We made 3 fabulous cards and I wanted to make more. My downline, Celia and Shelia, came over today and we spent the morning creating. I just love these cards. They are easy and so beautiful. I hope you enjoy!

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No new pictures

I've been working on many projects this weekend and have nothing finished to take pictures. Just a reminder that registration is required for any of the classes for September and October. Scroll down for pictures of those projects. Also, check out my class schedule at www.dixiefinn.stampinup.net

October class

Hi there. Here is the class project we will be making on October 12th and 16th. The class fee is $24 for one or $35 if you purchase all the supplies. You will have enough supplies left over to create another album. I will also be offering this as a "class to go". I will cut and score all your papers and the class on the go will also include the directions and assembly pictures. I just wanted to give you a heads up and this great picture. It was so easy to put together and would make a fantastic gift. Enjoy!!

Scalloped flower card

Good morning. Several days ago I showed you the scalloped flower. Here is the finished card. The base and flower are Cherry Cobbler (my favorite new color). *NEW PRODUCT ALERT! The DSP is Deck the Halls. You can begin ordering this paper on September 1st. Love it. The top note was cut using the big shot and Crumb Cake cardstock. The saying if from Oval All (113790) and an Antique Brad finishes the card. This card will be part of my fall card buffet. Enjoy!

Scalloped flower

Good morning. My fantastic up upline, Meg Loven, figured out how to re-create the fabulous flowers on page 123 of the Idea Book & Catalog. Our catalog is a fabulous resource for tons of finished projects. To get yours, call or email today. Place a $50 order and your catalog is free. To create the flower, punch out 2 scallops using the new 2 3/8" scallop punch. Score each scallop straight through. Cut one score line to the middle. Accordion fold both pieces. Attach and use a decorative brad to attach to your card. Great project. Enjoy!

Next Class

Good morning. I'm getting my classes set up. They will be the second Tuesday of the month from 7-9:30 and the second Saturday from 10-1. RSVP and payment required by the first of the month.

The class for September will be Friends Never Fade. This class will be 4 cards and
an attractive box. The class fee will be $15 or $10 if you add the Friends Never Fade Stamp set to your order. The class would be $5 if you bring a friend who has never stamped with me before. Add the stamp set to your $50 order and the class is free. What a deal. Enjoy!

Golf prize boxes

Good morning. Today's post is the boxes we made for the prizes for the Relay for Life golf tournament. These were part of a planner I bought from Andrea Walford several years ago. These looked so great together (we made 12) with the umbrella on the prize table. Enjoy!

EXTRA HOSTESS BENEFITS

Good morning. Wow, Stampin'Up! has a fantastic promotion going on right now. Andyou get the benefits.

Extra, Extra Hostess Promotion

Dates: July 27-August 31, 2010

Details
Hostesses will receive an additional $25 in hostess free merchandise dollars when they hold a workshop totaling $350 or more!

More free merchandise for holding a workshop. Call or email today to book your workshop. I still have several dates available.

Baby Wipe Technique class

Good morning. I hope everyone is having a great summer, or winter for our Australian friends. Today's post is from the baby wipe technique class earlier this month. You put a baby wipe on the lid of a container and add drops of reinkers in your favorite colors. This becomes your stamp pad. Use a stamp with lots of details, we used the hostess only set from the new Catalog. Each time you stamp you will get a different effect. These cards are done by Lana and Becky. Enjoy!

Stampin’ Up announced a great hostess special for the end of this month and all of August! More details to come soon, but August would be an excellent time to host a workshop!

Birthday Goodies

Hi there. Today is my birthday, and my birthday fairy at Stampin'Addicts did herself proud. Look at the goodies I got. I love the lip balm and the projects are fantastic. Love the new papers. Thank you Birthday Fairy. Enjoy!

In Color materials are here

Good afternoon. If you are part of my first in color club, looky here. The products came today. I will have them divided this afternoon and ready to get to you. You will love the designer paper. To the second group, yours should be here next week. There is still time to join the second group. For $26 a month for 5 months you get the ink pad, reinkers, marker, case, 5 yds. ribbon, 4 sheets 8 1/2 X 11, 4 12X12, and 4 designer papers. Call or email today to join the next club. Enjoy!

Re-Join Stampin'Up! for $35

Former Demonstrators: REJOIN Stampin' Up! for only $35! Contact me for more info. I would love to have you back in our group. Not part of our group? Contact your former upline,or me to rejoin. All paperwork must be received by Stampin'UP! by July 31st. Don't delay.

In-Color club beginning Friday

Hello. Last chance to sign up for the in color club. $26 a month for 5 months. You will receive the following in one color each month:

Stamp pad
reinker
5 yards ribbon
marker (You will receive your holder for your month. Given in order of sign up.)
4 sheets smooth 8 1/2 X 11 cardstock
2 sheets smooth and 2 sheets textured 12 x 12 cardstock
4 each of 2 designs 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper

If you do not live close, add $5.95 for Priority Mail. I accept cash, paypal, checks, and money orders.

Call or email today. I'm placing the order on Friday, July 16th.

Open House and Retirement sale tomorrow

Good morning. Tomorrow's the big day. I have all my retired stamp sets priced. Put together retired cardstock, ink, markers, and reinkers for a special kit. Birthday cake, make and takes, and a new catalog. Can't wait to see you tomorrow. 1-3 pm

I'm home and setting up for the Openhouse

Good morning. IT'S HERE!!! My boxes of new catalogs have arrived and they are ready for you. If you've ordered from me last year the catalog is yours. If you attend the open house and place an order it's yours free. They are also available at a reduced price for those of you who attend the open house on Tuesday, July 13th from 1-3. I have special gifts for those who attend, and a free card for you to make. And since my birthday is this month we will have cake. I will have retired stamp sets, Designer Papers, ink pads, reinkers, markers, cardstock and many accessories available at a really reduced price. I can't wait to see you. Call or email your RSVP so I know how many gifts to make. Enjoy!

Happy Fourth of July

Good morning. Spent Thursday with Canadian's and enjoyed their Canada Day with fantastic fireworks in Saint John New Brunswick. Will watch son-in-law run a 5K to celebrate our Fourth of July. I hope everyone has an enjoyable day with family and friends.

Here is another look at the Freedom banner. Enjoy!

Last day for orders

Good morning. Today is the last day to order from the last chance lists. You can place your order, here, at my Stampin'Up! website. I will be out of the country for the next few days and will not have my laptop. Don't forget about the New Catalog open house on Tuesday, July 13th. 1-3 pm. Half off shipping on orders placed that day. I will also have many of the retired products available. I am going to work hard this next year to earn the Stampin'Up! trip to Walt Disney World. Both George and I would really like to go for a week at Stampin'Up! expense, but I can't do it without you. Please help by scheduling a workshop soon. Special gifts for the first 3 workshops. Enjoy!

Wedding card

Hello from New Hampshire. We attended a wedding in New York this weekend, and are in New Hampshire visiting with our daughter and son in law. This is the card I created for the bride and groom. I used the new texture plate (available on July 1) and used the rose from Fifth Avenue Floral using the watercolor and clear emboss technique. I love how this turned out. Cardstock colors are Whisper White and Night of Navy. Enjoy!

In Color Club 2010

ANNOUNCEMENT!! All new "IN COLOR CLUB" is ready to begin!!
It’s that time of year again – time for a new set of “In Colors”!! This year we are getting only FIVE new colors….that’s because they will stay around for TWO YEARS!! From this year forward, we will be getting 5 new “In Colors” each year, and beginning 2012, we will lose the 5 oldest colors. In other words, beginning 2011, we will always have 10 “In Colors” at a time. I’m very excited to know that these trendy colors will now be sticking around a little while longer 
That brings me to the ALL NEW “IN COLOR” CLUB! I’m very excited to know that so many of you are anxious to get going on this club again this year. I must admit that it was one of my favorite clubs last year…thanks to all of YOU!

ALL NEW “IN COLOR” CLUB 2010

• Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Classic Ink Refill
• Stampin’ Write Marker and case
• 5 yards of coordinated ½” Stitched Poly Ribbon **this is new!!
• 8 ½” X 11” cardstock (2 sheets smooth, 2 sheets textured)
• 12” X 12” cardstock (2 sheets smooth, 2 sheets textured)
• Patterns Designer Series Paper 12” X 12” (4 each of 2 designs) ** this is new!!!

The cost each month is $26.00. If you would like your package shipped to you by PRIORITY MAIL, please add $5.95. I accept check, cash, and PAYPAL!!
PLEASE RSVP WITH PAYMENT BY July 15th if you want in on the first club!!
I will be placing the first order on JULY 16th!! :-)

Happy Stamping!!
dixie

Graduation card

Good morning. Today's post is a quick and simple graduation card. The background color is Whisper White with a layer of Baja Breeze and topped with Whisper White. I used the texture folder for the corner design. The stamp set is Go Graduate from the Summer Mini Catalog. You can order this stamp set until August 31st. Enjoy!

Recipe card swap

Good morning. I participated in a recipe swap with some friends from StampinAddicts. I love doing these because I get fabulous layouts and yummy recipes. This was mine using the new Island Oasis Designer Series Paper. It is available in the Summer Mini catalog until August 31st. Call or email your order today.

Just a reminder. My birthday and SU retirement party will be on Tuesday, July 13th from 1-3. You will make a free birthday card and save 50% on your shipping for orders placed that day. I will have stamp sets, papers, ink pads, markers, and lots of accessories at reduced prices. These will be retired products only. Enjoy!

Another Punch class card

Good morning. Today's card is another from the punch technique class. This one is by Becky. I love the fish. Clever design don't you think? Enjoy!

Sweet Scoops birthday class

Good morning. On Tuesday, June 22nd I am going to have a class using the Sweet Scoops stamp set. This class was created by Meg Loven of the Loven Stampfuls, my up upline. We will make four cards and a carry case for $15.00. If you order the Sweet Scoops stamp set you will save $5 on your class fee. I MUST have your RSVP and payment by Monday, Jun 14th to be able to order the accessories. I can't wait to share this wonderful class with you and this adorable stamp set. See you on the 22nd. Enjoy!

Punch Technique Class

Hello. My technique class met on Tuesday, and the technique was using punches to create your design. My gals are so talented. This post is by Lana. We found the idea online but I can't find my notes to give the proper credit. IF this was your design please email me so I can give you the credit you deserve. Anyway, enjoy Lana's creation.

Last Chance Lists

Good morning. Wow, June already. Click the link on the sidebar to go to my online store and order from the last chance lists. Hurry as supplies are limited and some are already sold out. I will be having a retirement sale/Birthday party for me the middle of July. MANY great deals...but don't wait for the party. Place your order today.

Very Hungry Caterpillar

Good morning. I've spent the last few weeks working with my first graders on the Very Hungry Caterpilar. We made props and did a skit for the whole school. They loved it. The fantastic student teacher in our building, Diana Roth, ended the project with this wonderful caterpillar cake. It was very good, the kids loved it. Thank you Diana. Enjoy!

Celebration banner

On June 19th we will be creating the Celebration Banner. What a fitting banner for the 4th of July. More information to follow. Enjoy the picture.

Freedom Banner

This is the fantastic FREEDOM banner my downline, Celia, created. Her daughter is in the armed forces and this is a tribute to her and all of our wonderful service members. I am teaching this banner on Saturday, May 22nd. I know it is short notice, but I still have 3 spaces available. Please call me today to reserve your spot. I look forward to seeing you on Saturday. This banner is also available as a kit without the stamp on the first page. Enjoy!

Dry embossing Black and White

Good morning. My technique class met last night and we did dry embossing. I chose black and white because wedding season is upon us.

The supplies were black, white, and vellum cardstock. We used black brads to hold the vellum on the black cardstock. Various stamps were used. This card was created by Becky and I think she did a fantastic job for her first try. Such an elegant card. Enjoy!

Birthday Flowers

Good morning. Today's post is the result of yesterday's picture of my flowers. I used the layout from Andrea Walford's MOM card. I stamped the flower from Fifth Avenue Floral in Melon Mambo, clear embossed it, and cut it out. They were mounted to the front of the card using dimensionals. I hope all the mother's have a wonderful day today. Enjoy!

All supplies by Stampin'Up!

Stamps: Messages for Mom, Fifth Avenue Floral
Ink: Basic Black, Melon Mambo
Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP
Ribbon: Melon Mambo Dotted

Flower inspiration

Good morning. I took these beautiful pictures this morning before the cold front causes them to wilt. I am going to use these pictures as the inspiration for the card I will post tomorrow. I will be using Melon Mambo, one of our in-colors and the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set. Check back tomorrow for the card. Enjoy the pictures.

No new posts

Once again, I have to apologize for the lack of posts. I can't seem to finish the various projects I have in various states of completion. I hope to get this under control this weekend. My goal is to post at least 20 times in May. Thank you again for sticking with me.

Sweet Pea Birthday card

Good afternoon. I needed some quick and easy birthday cards and I think this fits the bill. I used the Sweet Pea designer paper on top of whisper white and Pumpkin Pie cardstock. Scalloped punched the edges and added another of the designer papers over that. I wanted some kind of embellishment but not ribbon or hardware. I used the 1/2", 3/4", and 1" circle punches to recreate the circles on the designer paper. The saying is from On Your Birthday. Enjoy

Mother's Day Card

Good afternoon. Today's card is from Andrea Walford. I downloaded her free .pdf and created it for my mother for Mother's Day. I hope you enjoy!

Spotlight technique

Good morning. Today's card is from my technique class on Tuesday. We did the spotlighting technique. The card base is Pretty in Pink and the stamp set is a Level 1 Hostess set from the Idea Book. It was a lot of fun creating this card. Join us on the second Tuesday in May for the next technique class. Enjoy!

I have many projects in various stages of completion, but nothing finished to post. Real life has gotten in the way. I have 2 friends in the hospital and everytime I sit down to create I think about them. I will have something new tomorrow, and hopefully each day this next week. Thank you for standing by me.

Stampin up colors retiring...get yours quick.

As I told you yesterday, Stampin'Up! is retiring some of it's colors and putting the others into new groups. There will be 6 new colors and 5 new in-colors. Here is the list of the retiring colors. If you are missing any, call me today to complete your set.

NEW STAMPIN UP COLORS

Today, Stampin’ Up! announced some amazing changes to the color lines! They are now called Color Collections instead of Families and have been rearranged for ease of selection as Brights, Neutrals, Regals and Subtles. We were allowed to share with our customers so that you may plan your purchase decisions based on this new information. The new (or old In Colors) will be available for customers beginning July 1, and the current (but soon to be retired colors) will be available for purchase until June 30th.

Several In Colors from the last couple of years have returned, including my all-time favorite, Baja Breeze! (Also returning are Wild Wasabi, Pink Pirouette, Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red, River Rock and Tangerine Tango.)

Three of this year’s In Color favorites are not going to retire and will be available for purchase into next year: Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo and Soft Suede. Kraft has been renamed as Crumb Cake….yum!

The chart at the top shows you the remaining colors which includes the five new colors (Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler and Marina Mist) Five new In Colors will be available in July that will now last 2 years instead of just one, and they sound lovely!

Some colors are retiring that I will miss such as Brocade Blue and Creamy Caramel, so if you would like to order any of these 30 pretty colors in cardstock, ink pads or refills, you’ll need to do so before June 30, 2010. I hope you are as excited to try Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso as I am, I look forward to the new color combos we can make.

Belated Easter Card

Good afternoon. Sorry this post is so late. This is the Easter Card my wonderful downlne Celia gave me. She use the Raspberry Tart paper and the diamond textured plate for the big shot. Love the embossed and cut bunny. Enjoy!

Easter Bunny Gifts, Day 3

Blessed Easter Morning. I hope you are are doing well. Today's post is of my day 3 gifts from my secret bunny who is ANGIE!!!! Today's gifts are a really cute little box, 3 cadbury eggs, my very favorite, and the most beautiful three part scrapbook. I love the secret swaps we do for the holidays. Enjoy!

Easter Bunny gifts, day 2

Wow oh wow! First this cute decorated bag, then the inside. Oh my goodness. Jelly Belly's, shaped brads to use on my banners, a post it holder with pen, and EGG planters. Each of these cute little ceramic eggs actually holds flower seeds. I am going to put them on the windowsill in my room and let my students see what grows. My bunny was so good to me! Enjoy!

Easter Bunny gifts

Good morning. What a sunny day with a high of 85 expected. Love spring. Today's post is the day 1 gift package from my Secret Bunny at StampinAddicts. Isn't she wonderful. Spring flower packets, CHOCOLATE, and a cookie. I love the little box. Perfect size to put anything in and I love the designer paper. Enjoy!

Spring Banner ING letters

Good Monday Morning! Here is the close-up of the last three letters. These banners are so much fun to create and they are a welcome addition to my windowsill. Makes me smile even when we get pouring rain. Enjoy!