Beth Daniels, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Do You Zentangle?

Written by Beth on July 31, 2014 · 2 Comments

At convention one of the presenters, Lydia Feidler, showed us samples of Zentangle. I had never heard of it and was anxious to try it. I discovered it really is easy and such fun. So what is Zentangle? It is a way to create beautiful images by drawing structured, repetitive patterns. Stampin' Up's Blended Bloom flower is perfect for doing this because of all of the different petals.

It does take a little time to fill in the petals with different patterns like the one on the top right. But the other two patterns are actually quite quick. Here are the cards I did:

I stamped my image using Momento Black Ink and filled in the petals with a fine point black marker. The Designer Series Paperp is Back to Black. I did an internet search and found oodles of images and patterns that could be used.

Thanks for stopping by,

Weekly Deals

Written by Beth on July 30, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Here are the newest Weekly Deals. You can order through next Monday, August 4th. I will be placing an order on Monday so let me know if there is anything you want to order.

Half Off Paper Pumpkin

Written by Beth on July 30, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Check out this video of the July Kit. Each month I love getting my Paper Pumpkin surprise package.

Use the code HALFOFF2 to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2014, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

The Fine Print

For new subscribers only.
Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
You and your customers need to visit MyPaperPumpkin.com to join. Please use me as your Demonstrator!
Enter the Promo Code, "HALFOFF2" when you sign up.
New subscribers must join by Wednesday, September 10, 2014; 11:50 PM (MT).

Convention Video

Written by Beth on July 27, 2014 · Leave a Comment

At the end of convention they always show a video of some of the highlights. Thought you might enjoy seeing it. Look for the 3 women waving in pink shirts and Micky Mouse ears. That's some of Catherine's downline and part of our group that went from here. It was fun to see that they were video stars.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the day.

Convention Highlights

Written by Beth on July 25, 2014 · 8 Comments

I have been home a few days from Salt Lake City and Stampin' Up's annual convention which they now call Inspire, Create, Share. The day before I left my laptop computer died. I could not get it to open so yesterday I went to the Apple store and they spent some time working with it only to discover the hard drive was gone … dead. So after I recovered the initial shock of knowing all of my photos and everything else were gone too I bought a new laptop, the MacBook Air. I do all of my computing on a laptop. The new one is so wonderful. Light weight and doesn't get warm on my lap. So I am back in business and wanted to share a few photos from last week.

This is the calm before the storm hit the hallways.

And waiting for the doors to open … almost 4000 demonstrators!

The first opening session of course begins with Shelli Gardner, CEO and Confounder of Stampin' Up! She was announced not only with thundering applause, but with fireworks. And right off the bat she had an all attendee give-away. We all received a free stamp set. Woo Hoo!

There were several of the demonstrators from Catherine Harwood's 321 Stamp Group who attended this year. Catherine is not only my upline, but a good friend and my traveling companion and roommate. Her encouragement was huge in my striving to earn a Stampin' Up incentive trip. And I did! I am so excited to be going to Washington DC in September. Earning an incentive trips is one of the awards I received.

Along with the award it entitled me to have access to the Recognition Room during convention. This is a special perk for demonstrators who have achieved a special status. The room was filled with comphy sofas and chairs for relaxing and there was a never ending supply of sodas and chocolates. The room was all lit up with neon.

And the best part was the photo op booth. Thankfully, Catherine and I did our photos the first day when there were only a couple of people in line ahead of us. Any time after that the line was quite long.

There are always great classes and presentations during convention along with new products to see and try. We received our copy of the upcoming Holiday catalog let me just say it is the best! My bank account is in big trouble there is so much I want. That catalog will be out in August with ordering available on the 28th. Here is a sneak peak:

Gotta have it!

Display boards are always a favorite at convention. They are filled with such wonderful cards from other demonstrators.

There were a couple of more all attendee give-aways and there is always prize patrol during any Stampin' Up event. Every person has a particular color band and if that color is announced you receive something free. My color was not ever called however several of the demonstrators in our group did win something from the prize patrol.

After the Awards night there was a party with a Western theme. I didn't get any photos from this and I'm sorry I didn't. It was a fun night complete with a band, line dancing, and even a mechanical bull. It was fun just watching those crazy enough to try holding on, which wasn't long. And of course food … nachos, popcorn, ice cream, and more.

It was a fun filled four days and I am excited about many of the new products that will be coming out. I also have some ideas for some special classes so be watching for those.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by,

Lemonade Gift Set

Written by Beth on July 18, 2014 · 2 Comments

Last week I got the nicest surprise in the mail from my friend Judy Shapley, who recently signed up as a demonstrator. Judy lives here in Florida during the winter months and then heads back up north during the summer. She does beautiful machine embroidery and made some coasters along with a card to match and then went one step more and stamped the box she put the coasters in. I'm not sure if machine embroidery is the right terminology for this. I hope I am at least close if not correct. Isn't this just the best gift!

I have to say that years ago I did a version of a glass of lemonade card and it doesn't even compare to hers. I just love it! Thanks again Judy.

Written by Beth on July 18, 2014 · 2 Comments

I'm trying to do a blog post using my IPad mini which I have never done before and it's not cooperating very well. But I wanted to at least give you a photo or two.

Patriotic Paper Pumpkin Fun

Written by Beth on July 17, 2014 · Leave a Comment

I've mentioned My Paper Pumpkin before … the monthly paper crafting subscription kits from Stampin' Up. I fell in love with the kit we got in June. It was all of the supplies to make 24 patriotic pinwheels. Now while I thought the pinwheels were really cute, I didn't know what I would do with 24 of them so I quickly looked for other ideas. The internet and a Google search can help you come up with some great ideas and I am always amazed at so much creativity. This is what was in the kit:

Here is the card we made using supplies from the kit:

And look what Terri Peabody made from the kit. She followed the instructions from demonstrator Mary Fish. It has a big Hershey bar inside.

And one more …. I used one of the pinwheels and created this door prize which Cheryl won:

I filled a vase with red and silver wrapped Hershey kisses and put some punched out Glimmer stars on the bottom of some of them.

Part of the fun with a Paper Pumpkin subscription is the surprise every month. And now you can order prepaid subscriptions.

Starting with June 2014's kits, new subscribers will receive the current month's kit along with a clear block instead of the Welcome Kit SU! was previously sending all new subscribers. This means you'll be getting the latest and greatest kit and projects relevant to the time of year. The block that will come with your kit is a new thinner version that works perfectly with the photopolymer stamps.

Just order the subscription length of your choice, and you’ll receive a redemption code where you can use it to redeem your subscription on mypaperpumpkin.com.

Item	Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription	Price (Shipping Included)
137858	1 month	$19.95
137859	3 months	$59.85
137860	6 months	$113.70 — save $1 per month
137861	12 months	$215.40 — save $2 per month

How It Works

When your place your order, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to redeem the prepaid subscription.
Go to www.mypaperpumpkin.com and enter the redemption code.
Start enjoying your monthly Paper Pumpkin project kit the very next month!

Tips

It is encouraged to enter your payment information when redeeming the prepaid subscription so you'll get to continue receiving their monthly kit after the prepaid subscription ends. (But you won't have to put in their payment information if you don't want to.)
This option IS available to current My Paper Pumpkin Subscribers.
Each Paper Pumpkin account can only use one redemption code at a time. For example, if you buys two six-month prepaid subscriptions, you'll enter the first code and then after six months you can enter the second code.

Q&A

Q: Can a current My Paper Pumpkin subscriber order a prepaid subscription?
A: Of course! After they order and enter the code, the prepaid months will be used up before any future shipments are charged. When the prepaid months are over, the subscription will continue and be charged monthly to the credit card on file. Keep in mind that if a current subscriber is already attached to a demonstrator, the existing subscription will remain with the original demonstrator.

Q: Can I buy a prepaid subscription with hostess benefits/stampin' rewards?
A: Yes. A prepaid subscription can be added to either the free or half-priced hostess items.

Q: Can a prepaid subscription be ordered as a gift?
A: Yes. Although this isn't officially a gift subscription program, you or your customers can buy a prepaid subscription and give it as a gift. You'd just purchase the prepaid subscription and when you receive the redemption code, share it with the recipient of your choice who can redeem the subscription at www.mypaperpumpkin.com. One thing to keep in mind is that the redemption codes will not work across borders. (So, someone in Canada could not gift a subscription to someone is the US and vice versa.)

Q: What happens when a prepaid subscription is not redeemed?
A: Codes will expire after three years (two years for California residents). At that time they will be turned over as unclaimed property.

Off to Convention!

Written by Beth on July 16, 2014 · 1 Comment

I wrote this blog post earlier today and then couldn't find it so I am rewriting it. Maybe I didn't save it. Who knows. I have been busy, busy getting everythig ready to leave for convention. I look forward to Stampin' Up convention every year. It's one of my favorite trips. I'm all packed and ready to go. There are 14 of us in our local group going. Us and thousands of other demonstrators. You all know I always take swaps. It's not required but it's such fun. You make cards or card fronts and then just swap them with other demonstrators. As many as you take will be how many different ones you will bring home. I love seeing all of the ideas and creativity. I have taken as many as 200 in years past but this year I am only taking 70. The good thing is most people will let you take a photo of a card when you see something fantastic and have run out of anything to swap.

For my card swap this year I made a double slider card and used a couple of new stamp sets. Flamingo Lingo is the new Ronald McDonald stamp set. Living in Florida, I especially love the flamingo. If you buy this set Stampin' Up donates $3 to Ronald McDonald House Charities. The other new set is Flower Patch.