A Long Break!

Hi everyone,

I cannot believe that it's been over a year since I have posted on here. I apologize...majorly! I've been going through some health stuff and am finally ready to get back into my creative side. So major changes came to Stampin Up and as of the 15th of April the retired list has come out. Let me know if you would like to see the list so you don't miss out on your last chance to get some of your favorites. So check back often again, and I will be posting projects again soon. My daughter is having a circus party in June so I'm starting to get all that stuff ready and will be posting those fun projects soon!

Thanks Everyone

Rachel

Spring is Blossoming

Hi creative friends,

Stampin Up is doing a new promotion and it starts very soon.  It's the Spring is Blossoming Promotion.  It starts April 1 and runs through the 31st of April. You get a special chance to order a couple products from the new Idea book and catalog early. 

Here is the stamp set: Four Frames Stamp Set

W: item 123440
$20.95

C: item 123442
$15.95

Also you can order the New Designer Series Paper called:

Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper

item 122367
$9.95

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Also here are a couple cards Stampin Up did to demonstrate the new items:

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some more details about this fun promotion:

Customer Order Options:

•Customers must spend $20 to be eligible to purchase the Four Frames stamp set and/or Paisley Prints Designer Series Paper from the upcoming 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

•Both items can be purchased once the $20 minimum is met; there is a limit of five per product once the $20 minimum is met. Ordering another $20 of Stampin' Up! products resets the limit and allows the customer to purchase another five Designer Series Papers and/or stamp sets
 
Hostess Order Options:
•Customers will receive the Four Frames and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper FREE if they host a $350 workshop (net sales before tax and shipping).


•There is a limit of one Four Frames Set and Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper per workshop.

•Workshop must meet $350 minimum to be eligible for sneak peek products. Reward is for reaching the $350 level and is not incremental.

•Hostess may choose either the wood-mount or clear-mount set. Clear blocks are not included in the clear mount set.

Contact me if your interested in order any of these fun new products before the new catalog is released.

A fun bookmarker

A Fun way to leave a book marker for your hostess and guests. 

Regional gifts

Hi Everyone,

Tomorrow I will be going to the regionals in Boise and I am so excited.  I made up a few gifts for people.  Since everyone loves a little snack, my mom suggested I wrap up some popcorn and give them as gifts instead of the usual chocolate and I loved the idea.  So here are the 100 calorie snack popcorn bags wrapped with different cute papers.  Aren't they cute and they were so easy.  So big thank you to my mom who gave me the idea! If you will be Regionals tomorrow, make sure to say hi. 

Rachel

Boise Regional Event

Who Else is excited about the Boise Regional Event on March 4 and 5????  Well I sure am.  I just got registered this morning and cannot wait to meet everyone. 

Sale- a- bration started on Tuesday and I am so excited about that too.  For every $50 dollar you spend you get a free item out of the Sale-a-bration Catalog.  Who doesn't love free stuff. 

Until next time, Happy Stampin!!!

Rachel

Treat Box

Hi Stampers,

I am in love with this wonderful little box I created to hold some of your favorite treats.  If I get enough requests, I will create a template to share.  It was super easy and so much fun.  You can fill it with candy, cookies, cupcakes and so much more.  Friends and family will love getting these fun gift boxes. 

Some Family Photos

We did family photos this past December.  I generally don't like family photos but since I have lost 105 lbs in the past 8 months, I thought it was time.  Our daughter Madi Grace is going to be 3 this summer and time sure flies.  We had a WONDERFUL Christmas as both our families were here at our house in Idaho.  Hope everyone else had a wonderful Christmas! 

My Husband Mark, Madi and I

Madi Grace in front of our Christmas Tree

New Years, Yes I chopped all my hair off

In the spirit of Valentine's Day

Here are two other things I made today for Valentine's Day. 

1) I found these adorable jars at Michaels, filled them with red hots and then put a little holder on them that you can either put a gift card in or some water flavors.  Something fun for a co-worker, friend, teacher and so much more.

2) I did a Halloween bag like this but this time I made it into a Valentine's Day bag. 

Thanks for Looking

Rachel

For A Friend

I am having lunch today with a friend that is having a hard time right now so I thought I would make her something.  This box is similar to Becky Roberts cupcake box, but changed.  I used clear sheets on the box and lid so my friend can see what is inside.  I used the stamp that says, "Sometimes you just need to know that someone really cares and that someone is me" from the Occations Quotes Stamp Set.  I just tied ribbon on the sides and filled with fun heart candy.  I am sure she will enjoy it. 

Thanks for stopping by

Rachel

Olivia the Pig Invitation

Hi Stampers,

So my daughter LOVES Olivia the pig so much that I was online searching for Valentine's Day cards that are Olivia and decided that since she loves her so much I would make an Olivia invitation to her Valentines' Day party.  I used a couple punches but mostly free-handed Olivia. 

Rachel

Red Hot gift box

Hi Stampers,

I am back!!!  Starting to post at least once a week, if not twice or more.  This box was a design template I saw on someone's blog and I just can't find where.  So if you see this, thank you for the template.  I filled it with red hots because those are so Valentines Day.  Wrapped it with a red ribbon and then used a stamp that says: Loving you is easy to do.  Hope you enjoy it.  You can also put cookies or other candies in the box too. 

I am working on invitations for a Valentines' Day party we are having for my daughter and her little friends, so I will post those as I get them done. 

Thanks for following:

Rachel

A New Demonstrator to the Family

I want to take a second to introduce my newest recruit. Her name is Amy Brown and she is a militar wife like me.  Amy is also stationed at Mountain Home Air Force Base and is super excited to be a demonstrator.  Look forward to seeing what Amy is designing.  Welcome Amy to the family!!!!

Rachel

Showcasing

I love being Showcased on other people sites.  A Big thank you to Kim Score.  Check out her blog and find my Santa design on there!  http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/search?updated-max=2010-12-01T08%3A00%3A00-06%3A00&max-results=4

Thanks

Rachel

Santa letter

Hi Followers,

So I know it's still been a while.  With Christmas coming my other business "Madi's Diva Designs" is really been busy.  I have been super busy making tutus, bow, hats, and more.  Check it out at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/schurgerbarnes or on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mountain-Home-ID/Madis-Diva-Designs/160453190654439. 

Anyways, back to the good stuff.  I made this Santa card which is beard pulls out and turns into paper where your little kiddo can write a letter to Santa and mail it off.  It's soooo cute for their baby books.  I used the Top note die to make the Santa, his hat and beard.  I also used the bird punch for his hair and beard.  I hope you like it.

Rachel

MIA: Missing in Action

Hi Stampers,

I have to appologize for being MIA: Missing in Action lately.  I have been SOOO busy.  First my daughter Madi and I drove to SD to visit my family.  It was a wonderful trip.  Then coming back, I've been spending a lot of time on my other business, which is making bows, and tutus for little girls.  You can find that business at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/schurgerbarnes or on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mountain-Home-ID/Madis-Diva-Designs/160453190654439
So I've been very busy.  Hope you all had a terrific Halloween.  I will be posting new cards next week.  For now enjoy some pictures.  I made pumpkin bread for friends and then a couple of my daughter on Halloween.  Then of course one of my daughter and I on my birthday. 

Pumpkin Bread I made for friends

Rachel