NEW! Pick a FREE project kit! Starts July 15th!

Offer: New recruits get to pick one of four project kits for free in addition to their starter kit when they join Stampin' Up! Dates: July 15-August 31, 2013

Kit Options:
The first three project kits are from the holiday catalog and the last option is from the annual catalog.

Option	Kit Description	Item	Total Value
1	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Halloween Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	133507 132698	$29.90
2	Build a Banner Simply Created Kit AND Christmas Banner Simply Created Accessory Kit	133507 132697	$29.90
3	Thankful Tablescape Simply Created Kit	133463	$19.95
4	Tag a Bag Bundle AND Tag a Box Bundle	131371 131372	$22.45

QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE!

• How much does the kit cost? The kit cost $99.00 BUT you choose $125 worth of ANY available Stampin' Up! products including products from current catalogs and promotions, specially priced bundles and clearance rack items. 
• How much do I pay for shipping? The kit ships FREE for another 10% savings!
• Do I have to have parties or have a lot of sales?   No, you can be a hobby demonstrator and just join for the discount and the fun it will bring you. There's no obligation to sell or hold workshops and no penalty if you decide to drop.  You keep all your goodies. At a minimum, enjoy demonstrator discounts and benefits through Jan. 31, 2014.  If you have $300 in sales and/or purchases by that time, you'll renew your benefits through March 31, 2014.  Renewal requires $300 in sales per quarter after December 31, 2014. 
• Do I get a discount on all my own products? Yes 20% off every day
• Will I be able to pre-order new catalog products? Yes you can pre-order new products one month in advance. You can order from the new Holiday Catalog now!
• Are there other bonus's to sign up? Yes, you will receive 30% off your first product order of $150 or more plus qualify for This option must be be redeemed within 45 days.
• Join my team on line today at www.franceswagner.stampinup.net  You know you have been thinking about it. Let me know if you have any questions!  Remember you do not have to live in my town to sign up under me I have team members in several states. 

Click HERE  to view Pick a Kit Flyer

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings!

Frances

Washi Tape is so fun to use!

Well I bit the bullet and went to my first real "CROP"  this weekend and had soooooooooo much fun.  We had to take prizes to swap and when I saw a lunch bag on Pinterest using washi tape I knew I wanted to make one.  I folded the bottom half of the bag up and taped down the length of the bag, letting the washi tape hang over the side and then add more washi tape on the opposite site and tape sides touching. I hope that is clear.   I stamped yum and attached and put my picnic supplies in what fun.

This is the little tag I attached so the recipient would know how to use it.

Back to the "CROP" I walked in with my big shot bag and one of my SU bags and the girls said do you want us to help you bring in the rest?  HA! was I surprised (that was all I had), they seemed to move in for the week.  I had projects for my roommates and my swaps to work on and I knew what I was going to do so I didn't have all that much.  I realized that part of the fun of a crop is to create with others that love what you do.  They were all so generous with their ideas and supplies, they even loaned me an Ott light and a riser (who knew I would need that) I was so clueless but I can't tell you what fun I had.   I will post pics of my projects next week because I don't want to spoil any surprises.

 Below is a picture of a quarter of the room.  See all the stuff they have on their table?  You should see the "stuff" they have on the floor, under the table on the side of the wall. It makes my stamp studio look like so sparse.  What fun! Can't wait till next time.

I am packing my clothes and getting ready to go to the 25th Stampin' UP! convention on Tuesday.  I will be posting from convention and bringing back great new ideas to share with you.   Have a great week. Blessings,

I am MAD about Mosaic Madness

The card below was fun and I love the Mosaic Madness set and punch (it is almost like you can't go wrong).  I am loving the Washi Tape and it worked perfectly with the colors I used.  Coastal Cabana in my new fav and I love the way it coordinates well with Daffodil Delight.

Just a little peek at the process and pieces. 

The Happy Birthday stamp is from the Bring on the Cake stamp set.  Of course I added those sweet little pearls.

Mosaic Madness- 130249
Bring on the Cake - 121958
Gingham Garden Designer Washi Tape - 129314
Pearl Basic Jewels - 119247
Mosaic Punch - 131267
Itty Bitty Shape punch pack - 118309

Thanks for stopping by.

Frances
wagstamps@yahoo.com

July Promotion- BUY 3 Get 1 FREE

Now through July 31, buy three packs of select Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper and get one for FREE!  You will want to Stock up! 

The fine print:

 The following items do not qualify for the offer:

• Designer Series Paper Stacks
• Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Designer Series Paper ordered using hostess rewards

   No limits. Order six? You'll get two for free. Nine? You'll get three for free. There is no maximum limit. Check out our Designer Series Papers in the annual catalog pages 151, 153, and 154.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy 4th of July - Uncle Sam Card

Today I am featuring my friend and guest stamper Christy Baldridge.  Christy sent this cute card to me this week and I wanted to share it with you in honor of July 4th and our independence.  I would also like to thank our veterans that have served before and today for America's Freedom. 

Thank you Christy for sharing with me!

Aqua Rocks........ ie Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay etc.

Colors in the aqua family have been my favorites for a few years now and I am really obsessed with it using our new colors, plus living in a tropical area.  I have been painting a lot lately, things like garden benches, flower pot holders, table for my stamp studio/guest room.  Next week I will start on my convention swaps but till then I wanted to share with you some pics of what I have been doing.

This little fence is going on the wall of my powder room.  In case you can't read it  "To the Beach".  I used the Designer Type Photopolymer Stamp Set for the words and the Petite Pennant Banner punch, 1 inch circle punch and the yellow gingham washi tape for the flags on the ends. I glued a few seashells I picked up on the beach recently.  Of course it is late at night when I finished it and I can't hammer nails in the wall but it will go up first thing tomorrow.    :)  You know how we do our best work late at night?

This is the table I purchased at a yard sale a few weeks ago, I had to get rid of my beloved drop leaf table, it just did not work in my space.  So I drug this beat up greenish table home with ugly wooden brown legs!  This is the before!

 Next I bought some white paint and went to town.  I painted the knobs aqua I don't think you can see them too well in this picture.The whole table is white (the chair is reflecting the aqua on the front).
This is the after!

My friend June donated the aqua chair to the cause.  I love, love, love this table in front of the window.  Below I have a beautiful view of the courtyard.  But I am ahead of myself, first I want to show you the courtyard when we first looked at the condo.

Sorry about the screen being in the way, but you get the picture, ugly.  Then the day we moved in this is what it looked like.

So much better!  Now below is the view from my table/desk!

You can see my bench I painted and some of the pieces on the fence and the flowers we have added. It makes me happy to look out and create at that table!  I consider it a blessing!

This is dessert at our first dinner party.  I made eclair cake and put it in small canning jars and tied some jute around the jar and added a spoon under the bow.  Then I made paper flowers using our blossom punch.  Everyone liked the eclair cake and our guest took a picture of the presentation. So glad they liked it.

I still have a few more boxes but at least I can walk in my room now without falling on a box. :)
Have a wonderful week!

Blessings!

New Catalog Ribbon Shares & Mystery Hostess this week!

New Catalog Ribbon Shares

• Shares are 2 yards each color in each ribbon family.

GROUP #1 - NEW!!!   3/4 Chevron Ribbon    $31.60

12 Colors

2 yards of each color

24 yards total

 Trendy must-have! Adorable twill with chevron design. Whisper White accent woven through.

Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Cherry Cobbler, Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Pumpkin Pie, Smoky Slate, Wisteria Wonder

GROUP #2 – NEW!!!  3/8 Ruffled Stretch Trim Ribbon    $13.15

5 New In Colors

2 yards of each color

Flirty, stretchy, fun! One edge has ruffles, the other has stretchy elastic.  10 yards total

Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, PIstachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush

  Here's the Ribbon Share Details:

• These shares are available for purchase for all local and online customers. You can purchase as many shares as you would like.
• If you order more than one share, I can combine the shares and ship together.  Thus, you'll only pay one shipping fee. 
• Email me if you wish to order one or more ribbon shares.  I'll need to send you an invoice that reflects the accurate number of ribbon shares and shipping.
• Once I receive payment for 4 shares, I'll process the order.  When shipment arrives, I'll sort, cut and assemble your share(s) and mail to you. 
• I'll be mailing your order using a Flat Rate Priority Envelope $5.60.  
• I'll email you when your order ships to you!

Please Note: 

• If you're a local customer, you can pick up your shares instead of paying the shipping fee.
• This Ribbon Share Offer cannot be combined or used on a Hostess Club order or Mystery Hostess Program.
• Please EMAIL ME at wagstamps@yahoo.com with your order!!!

Mystery Hostess

I know that you are as excited about the new ­­­catalog  as I am, I am offering a mystery hostess order this week, so you can add to it and get your name in the hat for hostess benefits!  Anyone can participate;  just go to my Stampin' UP! website at www.franceswagner.stampinup.net and add your order but make sure you use the hostess code    BW2ZM4KQ

  If you do not use the code your order will not be linked to the free hostess products. Remember your order will be shipped directly to you.  So after everyone places their order of $30 or more and after we get to at least $150 in orders and we meet the deadline Saturday, June 29^th at 6pm Eastern Standard Time I will draw a name out of the hat from those that ordered. I will contact the hostess to pick out her hostess products.

Next Mystery Hostess Party:
When: now- Saturday, June 29 at 6pm
Hostess Code: BW2ZM4KQ

For those that participate I will send you a card in the mail with something stamped from the new catalog.  :)  If you don’t have a catalog yet contact me or go to my website to view it.

The big question is “ Where do you enter the code”- when you are on the page of your shopping bag on the left side you will see at the bottom where it say "Special Offer" the box will read "Do you have a hostess code" It looks like this:

Do you have a hostess code?

Enter it here and click Apply:

This is where you will enter BW2ZM4KQ  in that box, let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for stopping by!

Frances Wagner

919-334-8800

wagstamps@yahoo.com