Paisley Petals Recycled Bank

Ciao Bella,

      I have been trying to think of away to save money for my trip to the Stampin' Up Convention next year AND save Money for My High School Senior ….who's Senior trip is 10 days in Europe….10 days at $2500.oo, plus all the other senior costs…..so this is what I came up with …..

I washed out a 12 oz Plastic Coke Bottle and dressed it up with some In Color Designer Series paper and some Paisley Petals Designer Series paper and added a little ribbon…..Now I can't remember if it is a 16 oz or the 20 oz plastic bottle but either case … if you fill it with dimes …when it full you should have roughly $300… give or take …..

So I thought that was a neat little trick and I always have Plastic beverage bottles….so I thought I would be a little greener and make my new bank as pretty as possible…..So I then decieded I needed a reminder on my Bank to help keep me motivated …..

So I added a tag… just some punches and a hand written label ….. too stinkin cute… who wouldn't remember to save with a cute reminder bank like this …

Oh yeah …. for those of you who would be interested in Sponsoring my son … email me and I will send you the information needed….

Thanks for dropping by today

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Artisian Projects from SU Convention

Ciao Bella,

 I know that I'm not at the stampin' Up! Convention ….and it's still killing me that I'm not there…..But as I was getting updates …and checking friends blogs… I found these incredible photos of entries into the Stampin' Up Demonstrator's Artisian Award….This award is a true honor …. Demonstrators submit a series of projects for this award….It all about creativity…..let me show you …

Didn't I tell you ….. they are Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These projects are way out of my league……

I Have to give Kelly Acheson a big THANK YOU… for sharing these pictures …..

Have a great weekend …..

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Journals For Stampin Up Convention

Ciao Bella,

 I have a sort of treat for you today ….. My Sister Demo asked me to make her some 5 x 5 journals for gifts, for when she goes to Stampin Up's convention this week… well When I was finished … I forgot to take pictures to show you …..But what I do Have is design pictures …from the emails as I was creating them ….. these are not the complete finished project… but you get the idea and I still think they look pretty cool ….. So please excuse the back ground and quickie photography…..

This first one uses the Paisley Petals designer series paper and the sentiment is from On the grow from the summer Mini catty… 

And those gorgeous Blues are… Island Indigo and Pool party … this years NEW IN COLORS

Don't you just love those Blues… who knew back in April or was it May when Stampin Up was giving the Sneak Peek at this paper that we would also be getting a sneak Peek at the New In Colors …

When it was all said and done this one had some sponging and decorative pearls added….

This one was actually a reject because well it was nice but just didn't have that WOW effect we were looking for …..

  This one … the Calypso Coral … Just didn't seem to work and this one was rejected as well….. Well it was Ok… but there just wasn't enough of the Calypso Coral in the Designer Series Paper…and it seems just a little Too bright ….

So What I ended up with was the punched strip under the label being Cherry Cobbler… Of course …I forgot to take a picture… but take my word… it was stunning and defiantly a WOW…..

These were so simple but stunning and perfect for a gift or summer travel log…Oh you know what… They would be perfect for somebody to document a segment of there life … like maybe a High School Senior …the pages inside are made of cardstock so they are sturdy enough and perfect for scrapbooking.

If you would like to learn to make on of these , I would be more than happy to show you … just Email me at Sherry@Sherrystampinbella.com and we will get started right way…

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more cards from convention

Ciao Bella,

     I have had one crazy weekend….with my car battery going  out and my laptop catching a little virus, it was very busy… I do have to mention I made some new stamping friends, Jennifer and Tera. I met them on my meet up site and they came over for some stamping fun. It was nice to a little fun in the midst of all that craziness…So today I get to catch up on all the little things … Like finish typing up the tutorial for the exploding scrap box to got with the kit I'm selling to raise money for Ronald Mc Donald house Charity…so those can be put in the mail tomorrow…..

So While I'm catching up … here are some cards that I received at convention ….

This first card doesn't have a name on the back for I can't give her credit , but I love the simplistic tone on tone… This card just might be featured in my workshops next month…

This Christmas card was created by Heather Wilber, I just love the simple blue and white…..I can see these becoming my own Christmas cards…

Well I have lots of work to do today, I am working on some Halloween ideas and some Christmas cards as well …

See you later                                                      

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Fresh Cards from a fresh new Idea Book and Catalog

Ciao Bella,

              In the midst of getting my floor finally re-floored with hardwood after the sewer flood in my home…I thought I would share some fresh ideas I got at the Stampin' Up convention …Card swapping is great fun at convention not only do you trade ideas but you get to meet fabulous new stamping friends…so today I thought I'd show you a few cards I received with new sets from the catalog…

This card Is made by my friend Kelly Acheson , and it features the new stamp On the Green, (117139) and it is a a la carte stamp found on page 19 of the New Idea Book and Catalog

This card features the new stamp set  Cute by the Inch, ( 116992) and is a level 2 hostess set…this card was made by Linda Hardy from Kennewick Wa..

This beautiful card made by Diane Silver in MT. Airy, MD features our new Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Elegant Lines, Elegant Lines is also part of the Elegant Occasions Suite on pages 66 and 67 in the new Idea Book and Catalog. It also features our New Half Back pearls (119247) there are a 150 self adhesive half backed pearls in every package… I'm just waiting for Mr. UPS to deliver my box of goodies that has these jewels in it….I can't wait to play with them ….. 

Don't Forget ….

I am raising money for Ronald McDonald Charities… $20.00 will get you this Exploding Scrap Box all pre cut and ready to assemble with a step by step tutorial ….my goal is to raise enough funds to buy at least 2 Ronald Mc Donald houses their own Big Shot Machine and Build a Bear dies..wont you help me make these Kids Holiday a little brighter…

To purchase this Exploding Scrap Box to help a childs holiday be a little brighter …email for a PayPal invoice, If you are a demonstrator and interested in purchasing enough for a class email for bulk pricing….

thanks for helping put a smile on a child.

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Stampin’ Up! Sweets and a sweet deal

Ciao Bella,

          It's That time of year again … to sign up for the Stampin Bella's Stampin Clubs….Clubs are designed to get you stamping fix and get new supplies every month with out breaking the bank …Clubs meet on a monthly basis for either 6 at $25 or 10 months at $15.  Clubs start in August and go the duration of your chosen time frame, we also take the month of December off( it just too crazy) but we will have a holiday get together…

these clubs are designed to let each member have a turn at being a Hostess and getting their hostess benefits….All clubs are held in my stampin studio…so there no fuss or muss for you…..

The First Meeting for all clubs is Friday August 6th….at 7pm … this is an informational/organizational meeting.

Benefits of being a club member

During your month as hostess you'll earn a minimum of $15 in hostess spending
 During your month as hostess you'll earn a free stamp set (level 1 minimum)

Free Idea Book and Catalog

Free Mini Catalogs

Be the first to see Specials and Promotion

This year I am offering a card club, scrapbook club, marker Club, Big Shot Club and a online virtual club …

Your guest are always welcome for a $15 supply fee at the meetings, and you are encouraged to have a workshop in your home and or collect out side orders to increase your benefits when it is your turn to be the hostess….

Email me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com to RSVP to get more details and attend …

Now for Some Sweets

 Isn't this cake amazing …it is made out of paper…

Look at at these Yummies….I'm was getting hungry just looking at them

How would you like to eat a cupcake like this

Can you believe these guilt free Chocolates, made  by the incredible artist at Stamping Up….  

Now it wouldn't be a totally sweet blog post without mentioning My Dear Friend , Kelly Acheson, she was Number Sweet 16 in the Demonstrator of the Year Top 100…

Here is Kelly , as they called her on stage…                                                                                                        

Here is Kelly and I  after the awards…

Congratulations Kelly, You have worked hard and I also want to thank you for all the support you have given me ….

Congratulations

Now don't forget to RSVP for your place in the Stampin Bella's Stampin Club ….. email me at Sherry@sherrystampinbella.com

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Ciao Bella,

I'm back from Stampin' Up!'s Annual Convention !!! I'm so , so , excited to share with you all the new creative ideas with you ….

 Here I am at the Riverton Office, this is where Stampin' Up! does all it's packing and shipping from ….and of course it won't be a trip to Stampin' Up without a picture in front of the Stampin' Up "rock"….

Here are some new Friends I made ….

This is Lucia in the Pink and I am so sorry to say I can't remember my other dear friends name … I met them after getting off the same plane from Atlanta. It also turns out that they they live just one hour from me in Rincon Ga.  I can see lots of stamping get together in Savannah….and just maybe a few Stamping Pajama Parties…..

Lucia .. I want to mention was one of Stampin' Up!'s Rising Stars….She has only been a demonstrator for one year and has shared her passion for Stampin'Up! with her Friends and customers.  I wish her continued Success….

Here is a picture of a swap I received … there was no name of the creator on it … so if this is your card…please contact me so I can give you full credit ….. I just love it …..

I'm still unpacking all the great ideas, samples, freebies and prizes from convention …. so check back tomorrow to see some more ideas

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