Today, May 6th is a special day for me…as it marks my…

1 Year Anniversary With

Stampin' Up!

I "pulled the trigger" today last year as I knew that Stampin' Up! not only makes the best paper crafting products…I felt an instant energy and positiveness with Mary Fish's PALS team…and I have never looked back once!

Being that I was in direct sales for many years, I naturally did my research to see if "they – Stampin' Up!) was really true to their word about letting demonstrators do their business "their way"…and YES – they do from day one!

If you were to ask me this time last year if I would be blogging = simple – NO WAY!!! ( remember, I am computer challenged) and I would have never ever imagined that through blogging I would reach so many from all over the world that not only inspire me…they are my customers…they are my friends!

I have several "die hards" that always give me that burst on inspiration to continue to create…blog…share my stories and I thank you for that inspiration!

This card is for Mary – letting her know how much I appreciate her support, her genuineness, her gift of leading, her endless gift of sharing and her simple and precious gift of being "Mary" Thank you for believing in me, for inspiring me and for leading all of us PALS!!! You're the best!

I know….I know…..onto the card – I think I am spoiling you with these "bullet point" tips = ( it really keeps me on my toes!!!)…enjoy…

• Can you guess what color this base is….Sahara Sand! I cut it at 4 1/4" and then scored it at 5 1/2"

• I have been wanting to use the Pinwheel Sizzlets in a card for you for a while…and when I thought bout today…it is a "happy day" for me….and pinwheels just make you smile! Can you say B A R G A I N = this little gem is only $4.95!
  

• I ran the pieces of Subtles Designer Series Paper through my main man, "Mr. Big Shot"

• Using the Paper Piercing Tool to create the pinwheels…I then used a color coordinating brad in the center of each!

• The sticks were just sticks I use when I make Cake Pops! Using the Mini Glue Dots made this a cinch for both the pinwheels as well as the sticks!

• The "leaves" were from the Bird Builder Punch in Certainly Celery…to adhere them I use good olde faithful , 2 way glue pen!

• I carefully slid a piece of Certain Celery Taffeta Ribbon thru the sticks and carefully tied a knot! ( remember – I am bow challenged)…and heck – I like knots!

• Taking a piece of Certainly Celery ( 1" wide) I used the Needlepoint Embossing Folder to add a bit of depth!

• Don't you love that sentiment and the little hearts – this can be your for just $9.00 "Sweetly Farmed" – it includes 10 stamps….a NEW Hostess gift…SNEAK PEEK!!!! I love it!

• Popping it out with the Ticket Duo Builder and using Stampin Dimensionals make this a cinch!

O.k. – I know what you are thinking….how am I going to mail this to Mary without getting squished! Simple – use a padded envelope and when you go to mail it – ask the postmaster to "hand stamp it" so it will not go thru a machine!

You can make these pinwheels flat to mail easily but I like the "fluff"! I hope that this card has brought a smile to you to start his work week off! I certainly am smiling and I am thinking of all of the fun I have had over this year with Stampin' Up!

YOU make me love doing this everyday….true it is a big time commitment but I appreciate the support and dedication you continue to give me! Please tell your friends about my blog and sign up for my daily dose of fun! As always, I am an email away and I do appreciate and cherish your comments!

Thanks for making my 1st year so much fun and I look to more fun and creative times ahead! Until tomorrow…..