Two years ago I did the best thing for myself…I became a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and the BEST thing about it was…I made the decision all by myself…I did not tell a soul (even John)…and hit that button and took the BEST leap of faith for myself!
I am a firm believer in direct sales - and this whole thing that I do with Stampin' Up! is soooooo much more than signing up with a company…to me – it is about the relationships I have been able to develop….the help I have been able to give to so many…the ability to grow myself personally (blogging was not even a thought) and now I look back at this time and I can honestly say WOOT-WOOT!!!
My preorder came yesterday and that was super exciting! The "kid at the candy store" was happening as I was showing each of my dogs my new goodies…(I gave them a biscuit for being such a great audience)
I made a decision to just "roll" with the card I had scheduled for today as I was going to something different but then I thought…this is my type of card – it is what I stand for….clean and simple!
This is a card that we will be making for my monthly Breast Card project tomorrow evening. Sometimes its a challenge to come up with cards that do not require extra postage and have a simple sentiment tht does not reflect sickness…get well soon etc…and I think that the recipients are going to smile when they see it!
- The garden green is just 1/8" smaller than the notecard = 4 7/8" X 3 3/8" and then the white is again 1/8" smaller.
TIP ALERT: Remember when you have this big piece of paper that is going to be covered (green) make sure you save it with punches…(do you remember the Mothers Day Card I did on Saturday, I punched the petals from it)
- Using the Polka Dot Pieces Stamp Set, Stamp with both the Calypso Coral and the Daffodil Delight and then use the 1 3/4" Scalloped Circle Punch and the 1/2" Punch – a simple garden green candy dot was the perfect special touch.
- Using the Brush End of the Garden Green Ink Pen, I simple "colored" the leave part and did a quick and simple stamp. Placing the Flower where I wanted it to be – I added Stampin' Dimensionals to give it the lift it deserves.
- The "hello, you" is from the Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set (so glad this is carried over as the blendabilities are going to be A M A Z I N G with this stamp set) A couple of quick dots here and there does the trick.
- The liner is from the Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack and the envelope liner frameit with the Big Shot added that finish touch.
I will say that every month the volunteers love the fact that we line all of the envelopes. I have one lady that always does this task – she enjoys using the snail adhesive and then giving it a crisp edge with the bone folder. It literally onle take a bit more time – and the end result far out weighs not doing it.
Thanks a bunch for popping in today…it truly means a lot to me. I love blogging for you daily and I also love inspiring you to reach up and grab those goals and dreams you have set for yourself. This is the best "feel good" out there and I would not change a thing.
Please feel free to email me and if you want to do something that will give you the same feeling of fun, flexibility, and to get products all the time at a discount – than give this Stampin' Up! fun a "test drive" – if it is not for you…than return the car!
It's as simple as this – pick $125.00 worth of anything from the catalog, the clearance rack, the discontinued products…whatever and pay $99.99 (and is ships free) and then with your 1st order, you will be able to get 30% off your entire order (hint-hint…the new catalog – woot-woot)
Click here and lets have the same anniversary!
I honestly thought I was going to buy a bunch of products to get the 30% off on my 1st order to take advantage of the new catalog….well I did just that and guess what – I'm still here!
I promise that this week I will do some fun Blog Candy of some sort in celebration to this fun week for me. In looking ahead to my 3rd year with Stampin' Up! , I have set some new goals…and I think you are going to like them!
Please continue to pop by for inspiration, motivation and fun! I am holding true to my 2 words about the new catalog…fresh and fun – I know that you'll fall in love with it.
Thank you for filling my gas tank up each and everyday…I wouldn't trade it in for anything but think about taking a "spin drive" with me – you know we would have fun! Again, thanks for being YOU!
Until tomorrow..
Happy Anniversary dear Susan. I am so enjoying this journey with you. I too wish we lived closer! Have a fabulous day and May year three be your best yet!!!
Happy Anniversary! I love taking “Road trips” with you! Looking forward to your third year of inspiration!
I always know I can come here to be inspired and encouraged. Best Wishes.
Happy Anniversary ! I really thought you had been doing this for much longer . Love your pretty card and I really do need to get that stamp set since I like it`s polka dots so much . It also has that cute bird ! Looking forward to your third year of daily blogs and especially with the new catalog !
Happy Anniversary Susan. I am so happy I found you. Thanks for being a great Upline, for talking and for great surprises. 🙂
Happy Anniversary! Your blog is one of the many highlights of my day…positive energy flows from it!!!! You ooze talent!!! Cheers to many more years!
Happy Anniversary! I love your style and check in on your blog daily. (Psst! I’ve stolen some ideas from you too – but don’t tell anyone!!) I have to ask, is the little triangle of dots on your card a stamp or do you dot them freehand? I’ve seen them on your cards before but can’t for the life of me find a tiny dot-triangle stamp! Thank you in advance for your response. And here’s to many more years of Stampin Up anniversaries!
Susan, Congratulations on your anniversary. I’ve got a year on you and you are an inspiration for me. I always look forward to seeing your blog each morning. Can’t tell you how many times I have tried to case your cards. May you have continued success for many years to come. My goodies will be here Thursday for my “dog show”. They can’t wait.
Congrats on your two year anniversary, Susan! Your blog is so enjoyable to read, filled with humor and inspiration and your cards, well, are “simply beautiful!”
Happy Anniversary! I love this card. I have the Polka Dot Pieces stamp set but have not used it yet. Now I can. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing again. I know your ladies will love making this card.
I am so proud of you! You are a true inspiration and have a wonderful talent! Happy 2nd anniversary and I wish you many more.
You are very passionate about your work. You love what you do and helping others! Wow!!
Your loving husband,
John
Happy Anniversay Susan! I am so happy you used this stamp set today. I bought it recently and couldn’t figure out how to use it! Now I know! Keep the inspitarion coming!
Congrats Susan on two years. A great CAS card. I am always looking for card ideas that are CAS and not too thick for OWH. This one is a keeper. Thanks for sharing.
Hooray for you, Susan! You have an amazing talent for making clean and simple cards, but fun and elegant ones as well. I especially like the way you post directions and tips to help those of us that are always in a hurry, or just can’t stamp at this point in our lives, for whatever reason. I truly enjoy reading your posts and feel that you are able to connect with people through your writing. May you have many more happy years of stamping and blogging!!!
Happy Anniversary Susan! And, how cool that you got your order already! Mine doesn’t come until Wed.
You are so funny! Loved hearing about your audience. I’m glad I’m not the only one who shares with their fur babies.
Such a bright, cheery and CAS card. Love it and so will the recipients. You are awesome Girl!
Way to go Susan, you are an inspiration, in more ways then you know! Thanks for sharing your time and talent to inspire me to think outside the box:). May the next year see you grow even more and challenge those of us that are still struggling thinking outside the box:)
Congratulations! Happy Anniversary . Hard to believe it is two years already. I have been following you the majority of that time, enjoyed every minute!
Card showcased today is awesome!
Keep up the good work! Hope to congratulate you in another year!
First of all, Happy Anniversary! Glad you stayed with it! Secondly, I’m glad you didn’t change your mind on todays card! I LOVE IT! It IS very clean & simple and I enjoy seeing those. Plus, for my third point, it IS very hard sometimes to come up with a card for someone ill that is appropriate so I’m happy to see this! TFS.
Happy anniversary! You have come a l-o-n-g way into 2 years! You give me something to strive for as a new demonstrator. Your card is simply beautiful!
Happy Anniversary Susan, I really love reading your blog every day. great inspiration. what a happy card you have done for today, it will be perfect for the breast cancer recepients.
Happy Anniversary!!! Your talent is soooo beyond your stampin up years!!! I thought you were a demonstrator much longer than two years!!!!
Happy Anniversary Susan! Your inspiration and style are priceless. Thanks!
DEar Susan, Happy Anniversary. I can not believe you are only doing this for two years. You are amazing. Your talent is so wonderful. Your ideas and your blog is great. I love it every day you make my day so much happier. When I click on your site it always makes me smile. Happy anniversary and many more years to celebrate. Hugs, Ellen Hinds
Well, I am going back and trying to catch up. Happy Anniversary to you! Let’s see, not quite sure what the present is for 2 years would be but we will go with the PAPER since it is with SU! Maybe we could do a whole thing like one year – ink, 3 years – bling, 4 years – ribbon, 5 years – stamps etc.
This is a fun Susan card! All that white might make me a bit anxious! I am sure the woman enjoyed making it as much as the recipients! I never would have given that set a second look and now since you have used it a few times I love it! The envelope liner is just perfect!