We might be adults…but we still believe….right?

Well…I believe that each and everyone of us can find a style, find a balance, find a sense of being fulfilled and have a feeling of accomplishment with whatever Stampin' Up! project you set out to do!

By now you know that I am a "Clean and Simple" gal…but I will say that I struggle with finding a balance at times as I wish that I could be more "technical" but I am what I am! This is the message that I want to convey to you!

We all have different talents, different goals, different abilities but I will say that you do not need to but the whole catalog. You know what you like and you know what you do not! I have found that if you heart says…."I don't care for that"…then pass! Follow your gut instinct!

What you need to get started is….basic paper, memento ink, 2 or 3 ink pads of colors you like, a couple of markers, white gel pen, paper snips, snail and mono glue, note card and envelopes, white card stock, medium envelopes and pick 3 stamps that "speak to you" – make sure that one is a great "sentiment stamp set" that will be a great filler, and the Itty Bitty Accents Punches!

As my son James always said….

Start Small….Think Big!

True there are tools of the trade that once you have the "bug" – you will need. TOP OF THE LIST is the Big Shot! I know….I know – it is pricey but it does sooo darn much! Embossing folders are key…our framelits and Bigz Dies….these will take you to the next level and the Big Shot is an amazing tool that you will only purchase once!

Other tools that I would not be without are the Stampin' Trimmer, the Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Envelope Punch Board, Stamp-a-ma-jig,Silicone Mat,Craft Scissors, Stampin' Scrub and Mist, Sticky Strip, DSP Packs and continue to add as many punches and stamp pads as you can!

Well…I know that today I did not have a project for you but these are some "ideas and thoughts" for you as you continue to grow with Stampin' Up! I hope that you continue to love Stampin' Up! as much as I do!

I will say in looking back, the one mistake that I did was that I bought sooooooo much product for over 2 years before I decided to do something for myself and become a SUD….wow  – I would have saved a bunch but it was about the journey, I needed this time to learn the love of Stampin' Up!….

I have no regrets….as I loved learning about the whole "bug" of Stampin' Up! but I wish I would have taken the plunge sooner to save money…..think about it – you can be like me and do it for you….and not tell anyone (well….except John and Mary Fish)

I love placing orders whenever I want and the BEST is being able to get the NEW goodies WAY EARLY…..I have my order of the NEW goodies that will be available starting January 6th and oh my – the Sale-a-Bration Items are going to make you smile!

This new catalog will make you smile as there are so many fun, freh, just plain "happy" stamp sets and the new DSP and ribbon offerings are WOW – I will be doing a paper and ribbon share with the new catalog!

I will start to share with you sneak peaks…as they are KEEPERS! If you want these goodies now, click here and get started – you can pick $125.00 worth of product and only pay $99.00 (and it ships FREE)

Please pop back tomorrow, it is part #2 to the Santa Stache Stamp Set….click here to see the super cute Santa I did….he was so fun to make!

Enjoy your Saturday….pace yourself…..and have fun!

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Until tomorrow…..