SIZZLING SUMMER!

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Sign-up sheets for Sizzling Summer are posted at my studio.  New fall Stamp Clubs too!  Ten spots at each session.  Drop in to see samples and get your name on a list!  Hurry!  Slots are filling fast!

 

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER

...Continued from yesterday's post...

Today's card, made from brand new Designer Series Papers, is more like the colors here at home in the State of Washington....

 

Colors of home are greens (because it rains so much and everything is green) and blues (like the ocean and rivers and sky).  All these places are an hour or less from where I live!

Don't you LOVE the colors of this paper!

 

 

So remember... 

If you would like to take a vacation in a very beautiful place, come to Washington and be sure to plan a stop at my house.  We'll get acquainted - and then we'll stamp, of course!

I know I've been teasing you a little with new stamps and papers you haven't been able to purchase yet. (I've received the funniest emails from so many of you.)  But GUESS WHAT!  On Thursday, the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog will be open for business!  In the meantime, you still have one day to take another look through the retiring catalog to make sure you haven't skipped over something really-really good!

Remember to call me for any of these reasons:

• To say hi...
• To order a brand new catalog...
• To place a last minute retiring product order...
• To book an "Across The Miles" hostess workshop...
• To become a hobby demonstrator and receive a 20% discount...
• To become a career demonstrator and receive much more...
• To talk about your trip to Washington!

 

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME...

At midnight (just a few hours ago), hubs and I flew home from Texas.  Here in the Pacific Northwest, we've had a cold, wet spring.  Now, after three days of Texas heat, we're feelin' fine about the soggy weather here. 

In the meantime, I made this card for you... with a new stamp... new papers... new ink pad... BECAUSE, as you well know, we're just 2 days away from welcoming the new catalog and all the new things in it!!

It's all subtle... The colors... The traditional layout... The lightly embossed background... The barely watercolored pears...

 

WELL!  It can't be bright colors everyday!  This looks more like Texas!  Ahhhh... Tomorrow I'll make one in the colors that looks like Washington... Any guesses out there?

 

Love Ya!  Really I do!

360 DOWN... 5 TO GO!

June 30th is a big day at Stampin' Up!  WHY? ...Our 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog retires, along with the Last Chance List.  Anticipation is running rampant because the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog will be released the very next day - on July 1st.  There are many wonderful new things to explore!  Ya' gotta take my word for it!

And don't you love that georgeous new Designer Series Paper!

However, BECAUSE I CARE, I want to take one more opportunity to remind you of all the HOT DEALS available for the next 5 days!

25% OFF - 50% OFF - 60% OFF

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TO SEE SOME OF THOSE HOT DEALS!

If you desire helpful, friendly assistance, I am available by cell phone at 360-936-2030 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as the countdown continues!  (I'll be away from my email.)

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EASY DIRECTIONS TO MAKE 3-D FLOWERS

• Punch 3 circles with the Stampin' Up! Circle Punches (1-3/8", 1-1/4", and 1").
• Clip around each circle with your Paper Snips - 8 cuts each.
• Stack, alternating cuts as shown.
• Put hole in center with the Paper-Piercing Tool and Mat Pack.
• Insert designer brad of your choice.
• Carefully bend petals this way and that way.
• Attach to card with Mini Glue Dots.

 

 

FLOWER POWER PARTY!

I just received this invitation!!

Hey, groovy girl... Put on your hippest threads and check out the scene at the Gathering Place.  It's a far-out Flower Power Party where you'll dig the hippest techniques, get your face painted, play games, listen to tunes, qualify for our game show, win prizes, or just hang loose with your friends.  There's a contest for the grooviest costume.  Bring some coin so you can scarf some food from the concession stands.  This event is sure to be so fine!

 

And check out this new Designer Series Paper!!  (I wonder if we'll all get a sample!)

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I had to share this!  There are so many benefits to being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator (click on Join my Team above and read them).  And one of the most fun is to participate in events like this one!

NOW THROUGH JUNE 30TH, YOU CAN BECOME A STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR FOR JUST $99.  (You have 6 days!)  I'll help you sign up - gear up - be up!

Then you can smell the flowers too!

Linda

360-936-2030 / Cell-Text

[email protected]  / Email

 

GRANDMA AND HER APRONS...

Since time began (or so it seems), Grandma has worn an apron, unless she's at church, of course. Here's one I made with pretty papers and bright ribbon to add to her collection...

Granddaughters wear her torn and tattered aprons proudly, and cherish those with white ruffles and handmade stitches, carefully tucked away in the big antique cedar chest.

I'm sure Grandma will like this apron card.  I wonder where she'll hide it - and who will find it - and when that will be...

 

One thing I do know... with the exception of a few things like her aprons, Grandma has not accumulated earthly wealth.  Her treasures are in heaven - and her heart is there also.  Matthew 6:19-21. 

 

RIBBONS GALORE!

The latest group of digital downloads for My Digital Studio are now available!  See them all by clicking on My Digital Studio button, right sidebar.

MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGETHER...

First, a big thanks to Chanda Stehlik for sharing the idea of this card.  I loved it the minute I saw it!  Now, let's have some fun...  Both these cards are made with new colors in our 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog coming in just seven (that's 7) days!  Can you match the names with the colors?

 
And here's one more group of colors...

 
 ...In alpha order...

• Blushing Bride  
• Cajun Craze  
• Cherry Cobbler  
• Concord Crush  
• Daffodil Delight  
• Early Espresso  
• Marina Mist  
• Pacific Point  
• Pear Pizzazz  
• River Rock  

...How'd you do?

 

WEBSTER'S:  xy-lo-phone a musical percussion instrument consisting of a series of graduated wooden bars struck with small, wooden mallets.  (#116309 Wood Sheets)

Thanks, Chanda.  I'd say we were very harmonious today!

 

SIZZLING SUMMER...

There is so much excitement around here!  It always happens when a Brand New Catalog is released... AND... when sign ups start for Special Summer Events... AND... when the dates for new Fall Classes and Clubs are posted!  Receiving your phone calls and emails is exhilarating!  So... in case I've missed some of you, here's an overview of the July through December schedule for all the Vancouver Stampers (and stampers in surrounding areas)!  I'll also be sending FUN FREQUENT FABULOUS FLYERS for each event.  If you'd like to receive all the news and notes, SUBSCRIBE to Polka Dots and Paper (left sidebar).  It's FREE! 

Download a full page and clear copy of this event flyer by clicking on the Demonstrator button and scrolling down to Stamping with Linda.  (Post it on your bulletin board!)

 
 Email me at [email protected]

 or call me at 360-936-2030 or text me at 360-936-2030.

9 DAYS TO TAKE ONE MORE LOOK...

There are just 9 days to order out of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.  On pages 164-167 you'll find nine Simply Scrappin Kits... Check them out to see if one or more turns on your creativity!  I've pictured Tailor Made which is perfect for any masculine project whether it be cards, scrapbooking, or ???

The Simply Scrappin Kit comes with everything you need to make 2 complete card kits as pictured above, each with 12 cards and 1 box.

 

As you take one more look through the catalog, don't hesitate to give me a call if you have any questions at all.  I'm here for you.

 

Cell/Text 360-936-2030

Email [email protected]