Country Living Summer Cookout Kit 118070 Country Living Summer Cookout Kit $24.95 The exclusive Country Living Summer Cookout Kit includes the following products: 8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colors) Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish kabob invitations 12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors) 16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors) 24 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors) 4 printed recipe cards 5 yards linen thread Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot Dig In stamp set (item number 116700) Note: the kit does not include tablecloths, plates, or flatware.

Welcome Jess

I am happy to announce another new member of my team, Jess Davis who joined me in May but I have had modem issues and been a little busy to get things on my blog but that is going to change today. Please help me welcome Jess who is a returning SU demo and is very talented crafter/stamper. Jess is a proud Army wife and I know she has a lot on her plate and so pleased she chose my team.

Jess Davis

I am excited to welcome Kellie Brabec to my team. Kellie has been stamping with me for about 9 months and is very creative. This is a picture of the paper organizer I will present to Kellie for joining my team. Let me know if you would like one of these fabulous organizers, I have 2 left.

12x12 Paper Organizer

Welcome Kellie!!!

May Card Kit

CARD KIT OF THE MONTH- MAY 2009

Featured Set: Thoughts & Prayers, Featured Accessory: The Pretties Kit

It's card kit time again! You will LOVE this stamp set and these cards! In this kit, you'll receive the supplies to create SIX of EACH design shown above - so you will receive all of the consumable supplies that you need to create 12 cards total. You will also receive 2 additional full color samples of "alternative" cards that you can make with the combined contents of the kit, as well as step by step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 designs. Card Kit Price is just $15--that's 12 cards, plus envelopes for just $15! Each month, the card kit also features both a Stamp Set of the Month and an Accessory of the Month. If you purchase the card kit, you may also purchase these items at 20% off! May Featured Products:

Thoughts & Prayers Stamp Set ($25.95) $20.76 with the purchase of the Card Kit Pretties Kit ($29.95) $23.96 with the purchase of the Card Kit

What else will you need? See the list below for items that were used to create the cards in this kit. If you already have everything--just buy the card kit and you are ready to create! If you don't have everything--place a product order with your kit (don't forget about the discount on the "featured products!") Or--you can use the card kit to create your own designs using other stamps and inks that you already have--the choice is yours!

Orders for the Card Kits must be received by May 10th. You will receive your kits by the end of the month. Call or email me today to order:919-771-2561 (h) or 919-334-8800 (c) or wagstamp@bellsouth.net

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $3 shipping charge.

Products you will need to complete cards as shown:

Close to Cocoa Classic Ink Pad ($5.95) Old Olive Classic Ink Pad ($5.95) Pink Pirouette Classic Ink Pad ($5.95) Close to Cocoa Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25) Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25) Perfect Plum Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25) Large Oval Punch ($15.95) ½" Circle Punch ($5.95) Crop-A-Dile ($29.95) Stampin' Sponges ($3.50) Mini Glue Dots ($4.95) Aqua Painters ($16.95) Stampin' Dimensionals ($3.95) SNAIL Adhesive ($6.95) Bone Folder ($6.95) Thoughts & Prayers Stamp Set ($25.95) $20.76 with the purchase of the Card Kit Pretties Kit ($29.95) $23.96 with the purchase of the Card Kit

May is National Scrapbook Month

I am so excited to share with you the three May Scrapbooking Specials. Scrapbooking Promotion Dates: May 1-31, 2009 Promotion Details The Scrapbooking Promotion has two exciting parts: 1. Buy three packs of Designer Series paper (including our Specialty Designer Series paper) or 12" x 12" textured card stock, and get one FREE! 2. Buy a sneak peek stamp set from the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog--Jumble Alphabet (set of 52; double-mounted)--at a 20 percent discount. Item # Description Regular Price Sale Price 115199 Jumble Alphabet stamp set $43.95 $35.16 Things to Remember All Designer Series paper, Specialty Designer Series papers, and 12" x 12" textured card stock are eligible for this promotion. You can mix and match their paper choices. If you are ordering on line remember you must enter the qualifying amount of Designer Series paper or 12" x 12" textured card stock before entering your free paper. You may choose a free pack of Designer Series paper or 12" x 12" textured card stock for every three packs you buy. Order deadline: Order through me by Friday, May 29, 2009; 6:50 PM (MT) OR order online ordering: Sunday, May 31, 2009; 11:50 PM (MT) 3. Scrapbooking Starter Kit Promotion Promotion Details In celebration of National Scrapbooking Month, join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator for only $75 with our limited-time Scrapbooking Starter Kit. The Scrapbooking Starter Kit contains the following: Item Code Description Retail Value 113510 Schoolbook Serif Alphabet stamp set* $42.95 113059 Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $19.95 108697 Earth Elements Assorted textured card stock (12" x 12") $11.95 105240 Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad $7.50 *Substitutable for any stamp set up to $43.95 value. Please note: Each of the products listed above may be substituted for like items. Please see the Scrapbooking Starter Kit Order Form for details.The Scrapbooking Starter Kit also contains all the business supplies contained in the standard Starter Kit: Getting Started DVD Getting Started Guide Guest Invitation Postcard (100) Idea Book & Catalog (8) Occasions Mini Catalog (8) To My Hostess Envelope (10) Recruit Folders (5) Recruit Brochures (20) Hostess Brochure (20) Hostess Benefits Form (10) Customer Order Form (50) Contact me with questions about the 3 specials. Of course you do not have to be a scrapper to take advantage of our beautiful designer paper and alphabet set. They make great cards too!

Upcoming Classes

May 11th - 7-9pm

Scrapbooking 101 Spring Theme you will make 3 12x12 pages

Cost $20.00

Celebrate National Scrapbook month by getting that scrapbook out of the closet and get started now. Bring your own adhesive and paper cutter and scissors. RSVP BY: May 9th so I can prepare for you. Below is one of the samples you will make.

May 12th Tues- 7-9pm

Big Shot Club/Class For those that purchase the big shot from me, you can come to three meetings/classes for Free. Already own a die cut system, you can join the club, attend for $15 each month. We will be featuring a new die each month and you will need to buy a pack of cardstock or designer paper each month. I know you are going to love playing with my favorite new tool as much as I do. Also bring your own big shot and cutting pads that come with it. Email me to reserve your spot. Remember to bring your stampin' tool kit scissors, adhesive, ruler, paper cutter etc. Ask me about getting your own Big Shot. This month we will feature the matchbox die cut. May 18th Mon- 7-9pm Stamp club This is a fun girls night out where you come once a month and stamp together and I will teach you new techniques and use new stamp sets and new tools, plus you get to take turns being the hostess. This month Kellie is our hostess and we will be making projects using the new Circle Scissor Plus Cutter. Send me an email if you would like to join us!

May 20th Wed 7-9pm And Many Mower-Masculine Cards Cost: $35.00 This is a fun class which will include the "And Many Mower" stamp set you can view it in the Occasions Mini Catalog on page 8. Cost of set is $27.95 plus shipping and tax. or if you already have that set the class fee if $18.00 bring your own set with you. Please prepay for you class by May 9th so I can have your set ready for you for class.

May 26th- Tues 7-9pm Thank you and Congratulations Card Buffet As with any buffet you can pick and choose your own selection (of card kits). Each kit is $2.50 make as many as you like till they are gone. Please rsvp by May 22nd

Thank You Card Stamps Great Friend stamp set Paper Baja Breeze card stock Kiwi Kiss card stock Whisper White card stock Ink Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad Accessories Summer Love Rub-Ons Stampin' Dimensionals Instructions Apply flower Rub-On to Baja Breeze card stock using wooden stick included with Rub-Ons assortment. Adhere to Kiwi Kiss card. Stamp "Thank you" in Basic Gray ink on Whisper White card stock. Apply leaf Rub-On to Whisper White card stock. Adhere to card. Stamp butterfly image in Baja Breeze ink on separate Whisper White card stock. Trim closely. Adhere to card using Stampin' Dimensionals. Repeat step 3 using Basic Gray ink and Kiwi Kiss ink.