The December Winner is............

ELIZABETH T FROM GLENDALE! YEAH, I HOPE YOU ENJOY THESE BEAUTIFUL BUTTONS. THANKS FOR SUPPORTING MY BLOG!

Who Will The December Blog Winner BE ????????????

Tomorrow I will have the Blog winner for this month and they will win this bagful of beautiful Designer Buttons, just perfect for Valentine's Day projects!

Dare To Dream Apothecary Art Card

CHRISTMAS PARTY FUN

We sure had fun at the annual Christmas party today! Look at these beautiful ladies who light up my life!!!

THE NOVEMBER BLOG WINNER IS..................

BECKY K., WHO HOPEFULLY WILL ENJOY HER CATALOG INDEX, PEN AND NEW CHRISTMAS STAMPS. CONGRATULATIONS BECKY!!!

I ALSO HAVE ALOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW TO JOIN MY BLOG, SO HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO...
1) ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BLOG PAGE (HOME) YOU WILL SEE THE WORDS "FOLLOWERS" AND THAN BELOW "JOIN THIS SITE"
2) CLICK ON THAT, IT WILL BRING YOU TO ANOTHER PAGE THAT ASKS IF YOU HAVE A GOOGLE OR TWITTER ACCOUNT, IF YOU DO JUST SIGN IN WITH THAT PASSSWORD; IF YOU DON'T YOU WILL SEE JUST BELOW THAT SIGN IN, A SENTENCE THAT ASKS IF YOU WANT TO CREATE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT?, JUST HIT THAT AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS.
3) ITS THAT EASY, THAN EVERY TIME I SEND A NEWSLETTER, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION. THAT WAY YOU WILL NEVER MISS OUT ANOTHER VIDEO, CONTEST, OR MESSAGE.

HOPE THAT CLARIFIES THINGS!!!! UNTIL NEXT WEEK......LINDA

BLOG CANDY FOR DECEMBER 1ST......

Don't forget in 2 days, I will be announcing the November Blog Winner..... don't forget to check the newsletter, InkyDigits, to see if you won!!! This month I will be giving away a great little index kit to use with you Stampin' Up catalog, an exclusive Stampin' Up pen and 2 very "merry" stamps just in time for the holidays!!! If you aren't a member of my blog or email list, sign up on line, drop me an email or call!

Christmas- Quick Candy Jar Holder

Christmas Card Looking Through The Window

January 7th Class Tone On Tone Card A Thon

Here is a sampling of some of the EIGHT cards that w will be making! Aren't they fun?

November 12th Clipboard Class Was A Great Success

Check out some of the beautiful and colorful clipboards that some of the stampers made......

Aren't they beautiful. I didn't get a picture of Dee's that she made, but believe me, they were equally as fantastic!!!! Thanks everybody, I had a blast!

DECEMBER 3 OPEN HOUSE....

JUST WANTED TO REMIND ANY OF THOSE WHO ARE LOCAL TO STOP BY FOR MY OPEN HOUSE ON THE THIRD FROM 10AM-NOON. I WILL HAVE MAKE-N-TAKES AND SOME YUMMY SNACKS! PLEASE RSVP SO I HAVE ENOUGH FOR ALL WHO ATTEND! STAMPINSISTA@COX.NET OR 623-875-1780 LINDA

November 12th Class Is Filled....

Recipe clipboard class if filled. Next event is on December 3rd, the Christmas Open House. More details will follow in a couple of weeks. Thanks everybody. Have a good evening!

November 12th Class Going Fast.......

I have only 2 more openings left for the Recipe Card/Grocery list Clipboard Class. This can also be used as a cookbook holder. Space is getting limited if you would like to come, please call or email me ASAP

Details:
Class at my home in Peoria, AZ on Saturday November 12 at 10 AM Cost $15
Here is a peek at the project. I already have Dee, Jeanette and Kim signed up

We Have A Winner..........

Karen C from East Dundee is our winner of the "Bagful of Thanks". I am s grateful for wonderful friends and family such as yourself! I will be getting your gift right out to you! Hugs :) Linda

Halloween Candy

Good Luck one more day until the winner is picked!!!!!! Enter by blogging or emailing me with comment, suggestion, name or just a hi! Thanks Linda

BLOGGER CANDY FOR HALLOWEEN..........

:):):):o

Oh no don't be the last one to enter the BLOG contest..... drawing on October 31st or it's BOO HOO for you until next month!!!!!!!!

Drop me a line, comment, suggestion or just a hi to be entered. This month I will be giving away the best little "Thank-you" stamps all wrapped up in a cute little box!

Linda

Window Sheet Christmas Card

October 22nd Workshop Project 10AM - 2 PM

Cost $35 Prepaid By October 16th Includes project, frame and lunch!!!

Additional Materials used for the Vellum Pocket Card/Pouch

Bright Hopes Stamp Set #122692 (Holiday Mini)
Silver Glimmer Paper #124005 (Holiday Mini)
Old Olive Ribbon #117292
Mini Jingle Bells #124116 (Holiday Mini)
Black StazOn ink #101406
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock 119685
Star Die #113461


Thanks for watching! Please feel free to leave comments, suggestions.......

Vellum Pocket Christmas Card/Pouch

Beautiful Wreath Card Made with Bird Wing

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SEPTEMBER BLOG WINNER......

KATIE J WON THE AWESOME HALLOWEEN RUB ONS. I WILL GET THESE OUT TO YOU RIGHT AWAY. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Private Class Holi-Daze Planner

Please register by October 3rd. Cost of class $20 and please bring your own scissors and adhesive.
We will do the planner and a "surprise" project as well! Come join us!

SEPTEMBER BLOG CONTEST.....

I will be choosing a winner for the blog on Thursday 9/29. Please drop me an email, sign up on my Blog as a follower or give me a call to be entered in the contest. This month I will be giving away this package of the cutest Halloween rub-ons. These can be used for cards, packages or scrapbook pages and are really easy to use.

Cookie Pocket Pouch with Christmas Mittens

Shaker Frame EEK Halloween Card

Shaker Frame EEK Halloween Card

THANKS TO OUR MILITARY AND FAMILIES

ON THIS VERY SPECIAL DAY IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER HOW MANY PEOPLE LOST THEIR LOVED ONES AND ALSO SEND A HEARTFELT THANK-YOU TO ALL OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO HELPED!!! WE LOVE YOU! AMERICANS SHOULD BE PROUD! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

Fabulous Workshop at Elizabeth's

Elizabeth thank- you so much for inviting me to your beautiful home. What a pleasure it was to meet your family and friends! You are a wonderful hostess and yummy on all the food, especially those meatballs!!!! Elizabeth did great and will be getting "tons" of free hostess rewards! Thank-you again, you are both beautiful on the outside and inside. Also a shout out to my 'little helper' Janelle! Thanks for all your help! Big Hugs :):)

SpotLight Just Believe Card Materials List

Here all of the products I used on the the SpotLight Card:
Cardstock- Whisper White, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
Ribbon- 5/8" Satin Old Olive
Pearl Jewels
Stamp Set- Just Believe, Tiny Tags
Punches- 3/8" Circle, Jewelry Tag, Eyelet Border
Ink- Early Espresso Stamp Pad, and Stampin Write Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Old Olive
Dimensionals, Tombow, Twine

Does Everyone Know What Tomorrow Is?

Yes I know it's Thursday, but that comes every week........ it's September 1st and we can finally order from the new Holiday Mini!!! I thought this day would never come. There are so many fun things in this one from the Halloween paper and Fall stamp sets to the Big Shot Christmas die and stocking punch! Happy Thursday everybody and Happy Holiday Mini Day! Remember you can call, email or place an order online 24/7 at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/stampinsista/

Private Class Scrap Book Pages Part 2

Don't forget that I have the next scrapbooking class September 10th at 10 AM and I need all of those who want to attend to contact me by September 2nd. This class is 3-1/2 hours and we will make 6 pages. You did not need to attend the first part to participate. The cost is only $36 for class and lunch. Must be prepaid. Hope to see you all there. I have received payment from a couple of people already and wanted to ensure everyone had a chance to sign up for this one! Linda

August Blog Winner

We have a blog winner for August, Kim C. Kim won the a Quick Accents kit to make beautiful cards or scrapbook pages in a snap. Congrats Kim and thanks for watching!

Felt Flower Wreath

New Looking Blog

Thought I would change my colors a bit for the new season. How do you like it? I wish I was more of a computer whiz and I could really do something special with it! Have a great evening and don't forget it's almost the end of the month and the August Blog winner will be chosen! Hope it's you:):):) but you have to be on my email list or a Blog Follower to be entered in drawing. By the way, my son is the one who picks the lucky winer every month just to keep it honest!

3D Stamping with Flowers Fest

PUNCH TEMPLATE

August 20th Private Class

Hi Ladies- Don't forget Saturday, August 20th 10 AM, private class at my home for the cutest Tag class. We will be making the tags and the little holder that holds the ribbon ties, tags and more. Please don't forget your adhesive and to RSVP by the 15th! Thanks

EEEKKKKK I Love The New Hoilday MINI

I can't wait until all of you see the new holiday mini. I can't even begin to tell you about all of the CUTE, CUTE, CUTE new products there are. Stocking punches and dies, mini jingle bells and some beautiful new fabric. I placed my demo order this week and will be sharing some projects with you as soon as I can make them! I can tell you now that I will not be getting much sleep this week. LOL. Have a great weekend! Linda

Background Masking on Flowers

Texture Plate Impressions

JULY'S BLOG WINNER IS.......

Dee H from Waddell, AZ wins the embellishment kit! Congrats to you, have fun making your new projects! Included are the new mini clothespins (see photo)! Aren't they sweet? Thanks for watching. Linda

Stamped Bottle Cap Magnets

Next Week New Blog Winner.........

Hi Everyone- Had a wonderful vacation in California and am ready to start stampin' again! I wish I could have brought all of my stamps there! It would have made the trip even more PERFECT!

July 30 Private Class

Don't forget the up and coming class on Saturday, July 30th at 10 AM! The project is super cute! Cost $15. Please RSVP by 7/25 to hold your spot! We will make 4 cards and envelopes to go in this brightly colored card holder!!

Hello My Friend Buckle Card

THE WINNER OF THE JUNE BLOG IS..........

DINA SWINDLER!!!!Dina please email me your mailing address so I can get this beautiful 6 X 6 decorative paper pack to you!!! Thanks so much for being the first to join my BLOG!Email me at stampinsista@cox.net.

OPEN HOUSE CHATTER

WE SURE HAD FUN AT THE OPEN HOUSE THIS LAST FRIDAY! THANKS TO ALL OF MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS WHO COULD ATTEND. WE MADE THREE PROJECTS AND AS USUAL THE GIRLS OUT DID MY SAMPLES BY A LAND SLIDE! THEY ARE ALL SOOOOO TALENTED. THE NEW CATALOG RECEIVED A VERY WARM RESPONSE AND EVERYONE IS REALLY EXCITED ABOUT PLACING THEIR FIRST ORDERS JULY 1ST. CAN'T WAIT TO UNVEIL SOME MORE NEW PROJECTS SOON. REMEMBER, BLOG WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN A COUPLE OF DAYS... GOOD LUCK!

Notepaper and pencil holder pouch

NewsLetter and June Blog Winner Coming This Week

Who will be the winner of the next Blog Prize? This month I will be giving away a 6X6 package of the Designer Series Paper which features the 2010-2011 In Colors! This is a great little packet of paper and perfect for card making. Good Luck!

OPEN HOUSE

Don't forget the new 2011-2012 catalog release party next Friday! I will be offering Free make-n-takes, food, beverages, and drawings. Someone will be winning the new catalog! Friday June 24th 4PM-7PM ONLY! Please RSVP so I know how many kits to make!!! Hope to see you there! Linda

Scallop Circle Flower Embellishments- Made Easy

Colors for Pick Up Truck

If you tune into You tube videos, you can actually see the names and order numbers of all of the supplies I have used in the videos if you are interested!

Loads Of Love Interactive Birthday Card

The Winner of the May Blog Contest is............

We have just selected the winner of the beautiful "Bliss" stamp set and Joy M from Phoenix, AZ is the winner. Congratulations Joy! Your new stamp set is on the way to you!! Have fun with it!!!

Surprise Hidden Message Card

JUNE 11 WORKSHOP SNEAK PEEK

This is the cutest and most colorful little album I have ever designed. If you have never used the "Quick Accents" kits from Stampin Up or the Zutter binding machine, now is your chance. It's fun and functional and I can't wait to share it with you! Cost- $18 and you MUST RSVP by 6/3.

MAY GIVEAWAY COMING UP

This month the Blog Candy is pure "BLISS". Its the stamp set "Bliss" and its a beauty! If you're a member of my blog and email family, you are automatically entered in the drawing, if you want to be part of the BLOG contests and a chance to win this sweet set, please sign up before May 26th! Good Luck!

Spring Flower Cutie

Pink Pirouette Triple Layer Punch Card

JUNE AND JULY WORKSHOPS ADDED ON

I will be adding two new classes on for the Summer. I don't normally do these, but I just couldn't help myself since there are sooooo many CUTE things in that new Summer Mini. DARN THOSE PEOPLE AT STAMPIN'UP!! LOL I will be posting a quick peek at the projects this week and the dates, so please check back!

Fun Class Today

Thanks to all of the lovely MOMS that came to the Scrapbook Page class today!!! Your pages turned out just beautiful! I really enjoyed it and hope all of you did as well! Happy Mother's Day to all!

Scrapbook Page using Waterfall Technique

Happy Scrapbooking Month!!!!!!

Flower Fest 3X3 Notecards

THE WINNER OF THE APRIL BLOG IS.......

The Button and pack winner is HOLLY from my BLOG! Please contact me so that I can get your gift out to you! Congratulations! Linda

Huge Sale from Stampin Up

Just wanted to let you know about the great specials that are happening. May is official Scrapbook Month so Stampin UP has a great special and up to 30% savings on many items. Please click on paste and copy link below to see Flyer:

HTTP://www.StampinUp.com/US/Documents/NatScrapMonth_flyer-May2011_US.pdf

and to see SPECIALS Paste and copy this link:

HTTP://www.StampinUp.com/US/Documents/Products_on_Sale_US.pdf

Please let me know if you have a problem seeing these and I will send them directly to you! Don't Forget today the BLOG WINNER will be picked so check it out!! Have a great weekend! Linda

May 7 Scrapbook Class

Please let me know if you are interested in taking this class no later than Friday April 29th so that I can order the supplies we will need. I have a couple of ladies signed up already, but have room for more. Cost $36(prepaid) and includes 6 12X12 pages, food and fun!!!! Please see my website at www.stampinsista.stampinup.net for more info. Thanks!

April Blog Give Away Coming Soon.......

Sign up to win this cute Buttons and Ribbon set. Drawing the end of this month!

Baby Wipe Stamping Technique

New News.............

I will be drawing another name this weekend for the Blog Prize. this week will be a "Button and Ribbon Package". If you haven't done so yet, please sign up on my BLOG as a FOLLOWER at WWW. StampinsistaLinda.Blogspot.com to enter the contests.

2) May7th I will be having a Scrapbook workshop, where we will be making 6- 12X12 pages. Please check out my website at www.StampinsistaLinda.stampinup.com for all of the details. Cost is $36 and MUST be Prepaid since I will have alot of materials that need to be prepared for this one. Hope to see you there. I need to limit this to 6 people and have three signed up already!

Have a great evening!!! Linda

Brayer and Rubber Band Technique- Very Cool Idea

Easter Card- So Cute

May is Scrap Booking Month

This is just a sample of one of the pages we will be completing to celebrate scrap booking month in a BIG way! I will be hosting the first of two scrap booking workshops where we will be completing 6- 12x12 pages. The theme will be months of the year beginning with May and going through October. The cost is $36. Please visit my website for more details!

Some Little Cards I Wanted to Share With You...

LOVE THAT CUPCAKE PUNCH!!!!

Mystery Grab Bags

Hi Fellow Stampers :

Starting today ( April 1, 2011) until supplies run out.

You can grab yourself a Mystery Grab Bag.

Grab Bags come in (3) different sizes

$5.00- $10.00- $15.00


Each Grab bag will have a variety of SU! Discontinued items that could include:

Ribbon
Accents & Elements
Chipboard
Designer paper
Simply Sent kit components
**NO Stamp sets or Tools will be included in grab bags **

No Minimum purchase required and No limit to the number of grab bags to purchase

**Grab bags sales are final and there are no refunds or exchanges**

Use the following Item number/s below when adding them to your order starting today .

#125873 $5 Grab Bag (Valued at $20 in SU Products)
#125874 $10 Grab Bag (Valued at $40 in SU Products)
#125875 $15 Grab Bag (Valued at $60 in SU Products)


Have a great weekend!

Hugs, Linda

Masking Made Easy with Rubber Stamps

Sale-A-Bration Ends Today

This great promotion ends today, but there is still time to place your online order, remember you can order 24/7 at my Stampin Up website! The new Summer Mini will be at your doorstep in the next couple of weeks. Can't wait until you see it. I will be sending out the April Newsletter tonight so please watch for that. A new video technique will be popping up for all of you this weekend, hope you enjoy it!

The Winner of The Picture This Stamp Set is.............

PAMELA MILLWOOD OF GLENDALE, AZ. PAMELA, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ME AT STAMPINSISTA@COX.NET, WITH YOUR MAILING ADDRESS AND I WILL GET IT OFF TO YOU! CONGRATULATIONS!

Packing A Punch In A 3 x 3 Card

March Blog Prize Winner is...........

There are just a few more days to enter the contest for the March drawing. Please email me and sign up to be a Blog follower to win this real cute stamp set "Picture This"!!!!

Stampin' Around Wheels- How To Use

I WON

Hi Everybody- Just wanted to share with you how great it is to be a Stampin- Up demonstrator. I entered this contest for all demos who sell at least $400 for the month and I WON! I get to choose anything in the catalogs worth $25 for FREE! I love FREE! Thanks to Janice Weightman in Illinois and the Stampahowlics group! I can't wait to pick out my gift!

Cupcake Cutie Picture Frame

SALE-A-BRATION COMING TO AN END BUT...............

Hello Happy Stampers and Crafters- Our Sale-A-Bration sale is coming to an end on March 31st, but the new SUMMER MINI will be out in a few more weeks. The new mini will be mailed out automatically in mid- April to all of my customers who have ordered in the last year. If you have not placed an order in the last year and would like a catalog, please let me know so that I can add you to my mailing list!!

Envelope Card "Key To My Heart"

Punch Club Month 4 Project

This cute Two Step Owl is the Punch for April. You can do so many different projects with this versatile punch!!!!!

Color Spritzer Technique

FEBRUARY BLOG WINNER IS .................

Julie- From my Blog Google Followers.... Congratulations Julie! Please contact me at the number or email that I sent to you, so I can send this beautiful Decor Elements Tile out! Thanks for entering!

End Of The Month Prize Drawing Coming Up.....

For all of you "crafty" Stampin Sista members, we are going to have another prize drawing coming up soon. So please email me and let me know you want to be entered in the drawing. Good Luck!

Easel Cards Made Easy

New Video Coming on February 19th..........

I will show you how to make this great Easel card and fancy ribbon next week. Please join me than..............

Belly Band Envelope card

I have posted a new video showing you this fun belly band card!!! I have used this to attach a gift card inside or just as a card. Have a great weekend!!

Belly Band Envelope card

SPRING INTO EASTER - The March 19th Workshop

Morning Stampers- I just finished the sample projects for the March workshop and I am sooooo excited. I wanted to be able to give all of you the opportunity to play with lots of different Stampin UP products, and I think I came up with something that uses Punches, Window Sheets, Glitter, the Big Shot, On Board chipboard and Adhesive Sticky Paper and yet it's very simple to make!
We will be making 2 projects for only $15 !!!! Please sign up early to register so I have enough space for everyone.
Also don't forget that the Memo Board Workshop will be held on February 19th and I need your RSVP no later than the 15th!!!!!

Punch Club Project Month 3

This is our project for March for all of those Punch Club Members. The featured Punch is the BAT PUNCH. This punch can be used for so much more as you can see. The technique Class is scheduled for March 18th and will feature the Circle Cutter Plus and Window Sheets. Hope you can join us. Please call me for more details. Have a great Super Bowl Sunday!!!! Linda

Brayer and Embossing Technique "Because I Care"

New You Tube Videos

This weekend I will be posting another video on this beautiful brayer card that has also been embossed! Please stay tuned...........

Valentines Love Designer DSP

Valentine's Day is on the way......... Here are a couple of cute ideas that some of my family members will be receiving. SHHHHHH

These were so easy and fun to make using the Love Patterns Designer Series paper and the Love Impressions Rub ons. Rub ons aren't just for kids anymore!!!!

Nature's Nest 3 x 3 cards

The Nature's Nest Stamp set available now in the new mini is just beautiful and so perfect for this time of year! Here are just a few samples of some of the 3X3 note cards that I have made with this set. And our recent winner, Karen from Florida, just won the perfect cardstock color, Tempting Turquoise, to duplicate this project!! Hint, Hint!

DRUMROLL PLEASE................

And now for the winner of our very first Inky Digit Prize Giveaways. They will win this beautiful package of 8 X 10 Tempting Turquoise Cardstock. This is a beautiful cardstock that goes perfectl with all of the up and coming Spring projects! Congratulations to Karen Chapman of Bradenton, FL!!!! Please contact me with your address so I can get this in the mail to you. Enjoy!

THANK-YOU

A Big THANK-YOU and Hugs go out to my wonderful Hostess Kim! She had an awesome workshop yesterday and we had LOTS of FUN! As usual Susie was also a great help! I always enjoy your workshops and your wonderful friends!

SALE-A-BRATION PROJECTS

Come get a sneak preview of what our FREE Make-N-Takes will be this coming Friday!

Punched Penguin- Punch Club Month #2

Punch Club Project Month 2

This cute little Valentine card will be featured for Punch Club Month #2. We are really enjoying the club and you can join ANYTIME! Please contact me for more details! Have a great Saturday.

Valetines Squared

Dazzling Window Sheets Part Two

Back Again!!! Here is Part Two to demonstrate the finished card. The video does  not do all of the "Sparklies" justice, so you really do have to try this one at home for yourself. Have Fun! Until next time! Hugs Linda

Dazzling Window Sheets Part Two

Stamp -A- Ma- Jig, How Do You Use That Thing?

Dazzling Diamonds Window Sheets Part 1

Hello- Thought you might like to see something new with the window sheets and I love the way the Diamonds look on it!!!!!

Dazzling Diamonds Window Sheets Part 1

Grab 'N' Go Workshop Today

OMG- I had such a nice time with the ladies today! Of course the class ran a little longer than expected, but that's because we have such a great time..... it's hard to stop!! Anyway, thanks again ladies, you did a great job on your cards and containers! Big Hugs, Linda

Memo Board Workshop Coming in February

This fun workshop will be held on Saturday February 19 10AM-Noon. Cost of class is $20. You can use the "Buy Now" below if you plan on attending in person only. Sorry I cannot mail this one!

Glimmer Envelope Pouch for Valentine's Day

Vintage Impressions Valentine- DEBOSSED

Filled With Love Promotion

Click here to see more information on this "LOVE"LY promotion!
http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryID=778&cid=89