Convention Make and Take

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share with you the final project I got to make at Convention. . .

These treat boxes are sold in a pack of 5 for only $3.95 and would be perfect packaging for a gift for you neighbor!

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

p.s. Make sure to check out Monday's post for a chance to win a wreath!

Convention M&T - 3x3 cards

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share a convention make and take project, which uses the stamp set, Things I love.

This set is so fun, because you can pick Shopping, Chocolate or Shoes! If you know me you'll know I love both Shopping and Chocolate, but don't get to many pairs of shoes.

For this project we stamped all 3 cards with envelopes and then you put them inside a cello bag and top with the Things I love topper. . . then you have a perfect gift to give out. :o)

Thanks for stopping by!

- Georgia

Hello Again Box & In Color Divy

Hi Stampers,

How would you like to have each color of the New In Color 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon without spending $9.95 x 6 to get each color? If you said YES you'll want to join my In Color Ribbon Divy today!

For a one time purchase of ONLY $10 (price includes shipping & tax) you will receive 12 yards of ribbon, 2 yards of each of the 6 in colors. That's a total of 36 feet! (Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango and Melon Mambo)

What more ribbon than 2 yards of each ribbon, no problem. . . you can sign up for as many spots as you like. However, space is limited so don't wait!! (Please add $2 if you need your ribbon shipped to you.)

For today's project of course I needed to show you something using one of the In Color Ribbons. . . so I decided to show you the box I got to make at convention. Some of you have seen this box, and some of you even got to make this box at a past workshop. . . I just love the colors and the stamp set, Hello Again is perfect for this project.

As a bonus when you join the In Color Divy you will receive color directions on how to make this project.

Call (309-343-9356) or e-mail (georgia@mustainlaw.com) TODAY to save your spot in the Ribbon Divy!

Thanks for stopping by and I'm looking forward to hearing from you!
Georgia

p.s. Check back tomorrow for a few scrapbook pages from my wedding. . no I didn't just get married, but I did just get the My Digital Studio software from Stampin' Up! and I LOVE IT!

Things I Love

Hi Stampers,

Over the weekend I did have time to play with My Digital Studio, I'm just not ready to share those creations with you yet. :o)

Instead I'd like to share with you the scrapbook page we made at Convention. It uses the stamp set, THINGS I LOVE. (Item #115229, Page 54, $15.95)

If you look close you can see I used a Whisper White craft pad around the edges of the card stock.

Here's a close up of the flower. . . don't you just love the, Basic Jumbo Grommets that is in the center of the flower.

Custom designed, these large grommets add some real spunk! These grommets can even frame small images for real art appeal.

Thanks for stopping by!

- Georgia

p.s. Tuesday card club is TONIGHT!!! Angie is the hostess. . . see you all soon!

Convention M&T Tags

Hi Stampers,

Well we had a wonderful weekend in St. Louis, and we have a very busy week ahead of us. Don't forget that Tuesday & Wednesday card club groups meet in Galesburg this week, and the Alpha/Woodhull club is next Tuesday.

Today is a quick post . . . I'd like to share with you some gift tags we made at convention . . . they were so fun to make!

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

Convention M&T Christmas Cards

Hi Stampers,

After two days I'm ready to share something other than My Digital Studio . . . it's not because I'm tired of the software already it's because I didn't have time to make any more projects and schedule them on my blog to post while my family was in St. Louis. . . .

SO . . . Today I'd like to share with you the Christmas Cards I got to make at convention. Both of these cards were part of the make and take projects we got to stamp while at convention.

The first card uses the stamp sets: Sweet Season and Tree Trimmings. Other items used are: Kraft and Very Vanilla card stock. Ink used was: Chocolate Chip, Garden Green and Real Red. Accessories and Tools were: Medium Very Vanilla envelope; Real Red 3/4" polka-dot grosgrain ribbon, Clear Rhinestone brads; Stampin' Dimensionals and 1/16" Circle Punch.

The second card used the stamp sets: Sweet Season and Tree Trimmings; Card Stock is Garden Green, Real Red, Very Vanilla and Merry Moments Designer Series Paper. Ink: Chocolate Chip and Real Red; Accessories: Very Vanilla Medium envelope; Real Red 3/4" polka-dot ribbon, Linen thread, Clear Rhinestone brad and Stampin' Dimensionals

Thanks for Stopping By!

Georgia

My Digital Studio - Convention Scrapbook 2009

Hi Stampers,

Have I told you how excited I am about the new digital scrapbooking software, My Digital Studio? My copy came yesterday and using one of the "pre-made" albums I had time to do a 15 page album without getting any ink on my fingers and while I was sitting on the couch watching GAC on TV.

I love how you can add and remove the images/embellishments until you like the page. While my cover of the album needs work I'm very happy with the rest of my pages. I was thinking I need to keep the album simple, but now that I look at the other pages I've decided it needs embellished.

Starting October 1st you can purchase My Digital Studio for $79.95. If you host a workshop with $400 in sales than you get the software for 1/2 off. My calendar is getting full fast, so contact me before all of the best dates are gone.

I hope you enjoyed my album and I look forward to stamping with you soon!

Georgia

p.s. Blake starts Preschool today!!!

Convention "Place Mat"

Hi Stampers!

Today I'd like to share with you a picture I took at Convention. This was one of the many projects other Stampin' Up! demonstrators sent to Stampin' Up!

If you look at the "place mat" you'll see it's just Designer Series Paper (DSP) rolled. I'm guessing that the DSP is attached to a base. . . maybe cardboard. If you want to make your own place mat you could even use the piece of cardboard that came in your package of DSP.

I have been very busy going through all of the pictures I took at convention. . . . I'm not sure how many pictures I took, but I have tons of GREAT ideas to use at upcoming events!

The next event I have scheduled is my 1st Saturday of the month Make and Take class at The Well in Monmouth. Saturday, September 5th starting at 10am. Cost is $20 and you'll stamp 8 cards and 4 12x12 scrapbook pages. Please RSVP by 9/4 so that I can cut supplies.

Happy Stamping!

Georgia

p.s. My family is camping this weekend, so I'm thinking I'll be away from my computer ALL WEEKEND!!! If you need me you can reach me on my cell.

Thanks for Stopping By!

Extreme Guitar

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share with you two cards I got in Convention Swaps that use the stamp, Extreme Guitar (115328 $8.95). Did you know there are many stamp in the catalog under $10? You can find many of those on page 208, while a few others are scattered within the pages of the Idea Book & Catalog.

The Under $10 stamps make perfect gifts. You might want to consider purchasing a few of these to have on hand so when you realize you need a quick gift you have one. :o)

Thanks for stopping by today and make sure to vote on the poll about Christmas Cards.

- Georgia

A Pirate & A Princess

Hi Stampers,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I'm sure you're went just as fast as mine did. Today I'd like to share with you the Pirate Party Kit and Princess Party Kit.

These die-cut pieces make it easy to create party items with a theme. You'll find these kits on pages 174 & 175 of the catalog and at $15.95 they're a GREAT bargain. You can even purchase coordinates stamps sets and you may see some of the stamps in the pictures below.

Princess Party Kit (116214)

Your little princess and seven of her ladies-in-waiting can celebrate a splendid happily-ever-after complete with invitations, decorations, and dazzling crowns to create and wear.

■ Contains products to create invitations, crowns, purse boxes, banner, and food toppers for eight

■ Coordinates with the Princess Time stamp set and Princess personalized name stamp

Pirate Party Kit (116213)

Hoist the Jolly Roger and get ready to have a swashbuckling good time! Gather your little buccaneer and his or her mateys for a pirate party of the finest sort, complete with invitations, decorations, and eye patches to create and wear. This kit contains products you need to create party invitations and decorations for eight guests.

■ Contains products to create invitations, eye patches, banner, treasure boxes, and food toppers for eight

■ Coordinates with our Pirate Time stamp set and Pirate personalized name stamp

At the Stamp Fair on Saturday Julia's demonstration was on kits. She came up with the wonderful idea if you don't use all of the pennants for the banner you can make thank you cards out of the extra! Great Idea Julia and Thanks for Sharing!

I hope you all have a wonderful Monday and I look forward to seeing some of you this week in the Galesburg Card Clubs!

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

Hello Again Stamp Set & Welcome Banner

Hi Stampers,

I am looking forward to seeing many of you today at the Stamp Fair. Remember session 1 is from 9am-Noon and session 2 is from 1-4pm. Don't forget your scissors and adhesive. Also any swap cards you'd like to trade with other stampers.

Today I'd like to share with you the swap card I made to trade with you and other stampers. For this card I'd used the Hello Again stamp set, which I got for FREE at convention. The design was easy too, because I copied one of the make and take cards I made at convention.

I love going to convention, and would like it very much if you would join me next year . . . all you need to do is become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and now until the end of August you can join for only $85! Let me know if you'd like more information. :o)

So this first picture is of my cards as I assembled them.

And . . . here's my card. Very quick and easy. . . if you look close you'll see the Dazzling Diamonds on the flower.

Colors used on this card are: Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Rose Red and Whisper White.

AND - - - if you're going to the Stamp Fair today you'll see my newest Big Shot Banner. . . it says WELCOME. . . So WELCOME and I'll see you soon!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Georgia

Final day of Convention 2009

Hi Stampers,

Well yesterday was the final day of the 2009 Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was SO much FUN, but I am ready to go home and sleep. :o) As I'm sure you can guess I didn't get much sleep while in Utah.

Yesterday was lots of fun! Nancy, one of the ladies in our group, got over to the convention center early to get a good place in line. Wendy and I joined her at 6:30 with our running shoes on. . . OK I didn't have running shoes on I had sandals. . . so . . . I took them off and put them into my bag. :o)

Below is a silly little video of me, and Wendy running to get seats. OK. . . this is crazy. . . when they open the doors people really run for the front row seats, and we were lucky enough to get 1st and 2nd row seats for our group.

It was great watching the person instead of the big screen for a change. :o) And if I go again next year I look forward to running again. :o)

Tomorrow I would like to get back to showing you card samples. I have a ton of swaps to go through and take pictures of. If you would like to see some of the swaps in person there is still time to register for Saturday's Stamp Fair. . . Click HERE for the details! For today's "sample" I'd like to share a few pictures of my final day at the Stampin' Up! convention.

Remember you can click on slide shows to make them larger!

SALE - It's the final day of the Stamping with Georgia Convention SALE!

Today ONLY purchase 2 stamp sets and get the 3rd stamp set at 1/2 OFF! (please note the third set is of equal or lessor value). I look forward to hearing from you before midnight!

Have a GREAT day!

Georgia

Convention Day #2

Hi Stampers!

Yesterday was day 2 of convention and it was so much fun!!! One of the things they have been talking about at convention is getting back to the Workshop, which means having workshops. The past few months I have found myself having more clubs than workshops and this is something I would like to change. . . . SO . . . to change this I need your help! Would you like to have a party and earn exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets and FREE merchandise???

If you said yes, please call or e-mail me and we'll pick a date! :o)

Another thing Stampin' Up! has talked about at the convention is joining the Stampin' Up! family. . . while all in attendance were already Stampin' Up! demonstrators they talked about offering you, my friend and customers, the same opportunity to Love what you do and Share what you love!

I would like for you to think about how a little extra income could help you and/or your family. You might be looking for a way to help pay the power bill, make some extra money for a weekend fun or even look for a way to pay your son's monthly preschool bill. :o) All of these are something that your own Stampin' Up! business can help you do. . . . and if you're wondering about the preschool bill that's because Blake starts preschool in September. :o)

Right now Stampin' Up! has an awesome LIMITED time offer to join the Stampin' Up! family for only $85!!! That right. The $85 kit is an awesome way to join the Stampin' Up! family for a very low investment cost and at this low cost it will be very easy to earned your investment back quickly! Click HERE to see what comes in the $85 starter kit. Remember this starter kit (just like the standard $199 starter kit) is customizable.

Another thing I LOVE about Stampin' Up! is that you can set your own hours and you'll NEVER have to worry about being fired and/or laid off. The only requirement is to have a minimum $300 in sale a quarter to remain an active demonstrator!!! Talk about job security! :o)

Benefits of Becoming a Demonstrator: Whether you just love to stamp, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, the Stampin' Up! opportunity is the right fit for you. Stampin' Up! demonstrators enjoy many benefits, with just a few listed below:

Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting.

Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's your decision! See the Compensation Table for more information.

Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put in as much (or as little) time as you'd like.

Support from Stampin' Up! We love our demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on our Demonstrator Web Site.

So what are you waiting for? Contact your me TODAY to join the Stampin' Up! family! Click HERE to go to my Stampin' Up! website to learn more!

You can also click HERE for the top 10 reason to join Stampin' Up! Remember that this is for a Limited time only so contact me today so we can chat about any questions you may have.

As I'm sure you can guess I'm not having much computer time while I'm in Utah at the Stampin' Up! convention, so today's "share" is another slide show. . . I hope you enjoy it!

Stamping with Georgia Convention SALE!

From now until Midnight tonight receive a FREE Shopping bag with a $40 purchase! (To receive your free shopping bag, you MUST e-mail or call me with your order before midnight!

Happy shopping and thanks for Stopping by!

Georgia

Convention Day #1

Hi Ladies,

Happy FRIDAY!!! I am writing this message to you today as I sit in bed. I just got back a little while ago from awards/entertainment night, so it is being posted at real time. :o)

Today was day one of convention and it was so much fun!!! I learned a lot about the digital scrapbooking and even saw a demonstration using the software, My Digital Studio! This software is for more than just scrapbooking!!! I saw some awesome things done and I can't wait to order it. We have not been given a release day yet, but should be within the next few months.

This program is fool proof, which is very exciting for me, because it's so user friendly! In the software you can stamp, punch and add embellishments!!! You can use one of the "pre made" pages or start with a clean canvas. If you do use one of the pages you are able to add, remove and even change everything about the page!

Once you purchase this software you can even get digital downloads . . . which means more images for you to choose from. I believe they said there was over 3000 images included before downloading anything . . . AND with this software you don't have to worry about "loosing your in colors" . . . once you have them you can use them forever!!! Meaning no more retiring in colors . . . at least as far as My Digial Studio goes. :o)

FYI - the in colors that just retired are on this software!!! I'm excited, because I was so sad to see Kiwi Kiss go. I can't wait to get my hands on it and create some photo books and scrapbook albums!!!

Beside the My Digital Studio Stampin' Up! focused on the new Build-a-bear line. In the mini catalog there are stamp sets and dies for the Big Shot. In the slide show below their are examples of both the My Digital Studio and Build-a-bear! Along with many more pictures I took today. BTW - the Mini Catalog starts September 1st, and if you are on my mailing list they will be in the mail from Stampin' Up! very soon.

As I'm sure you can guess I'm having a blast, and am getting very little sleep. Tomorrow (or today since it's after midnight) I need to UPS some items and mail some stuff home . . . I have purchased more than my suit case can carry. :o)

Have a GREAT Day!

OMGoodness!!! I almost forgot . . the Stamping with Georgia Convention SALE!!!

From now until Midnight tonight receive FREE SHIPPING and NO TAX on all orders over $50! The price in the catalog is the price you pay!!! Get Excited!!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon. . . remember you must call or e-mail me with your order by midnight to get this AWESOME deal!

- Georgia

(309) 221-9288

georgia@mustainlaw.com

p.s.

Below is a video from Tonic Sol Fa who was the entertainment tonight!!! They are AWESOME.

Convention Check in Day!!!

Hi Stampers,

Yesterday was check in day at the convention center. We got over to the convention center around 7am to swap cards and 3D projects with others. First thing we did was get right into the line for the mall and when the doors opened up just a little before 9am we were in with the first group of gals. You can bet I took a ton of pictures and have done a little slide show today to share with you. . . it's below all of my "talking" :o)

I am so excited, because yesterday I talked to a Stampin' Up! employee about the new digital scrapbooking and I LOVE IT!!! Besides using it to make regular scrapbook pages, you can make calendars and cards. . . AND YOU CAN MAKE BOOKS!!!! Have them professionally bounded and delivered to your door in the same time it takes for a Stampin' Up! order to come in. . . I am so excited. . . there are a few pictures of the books, cards and calendar also shown in the slide show.

Stamping with Georgia - Convention SALE!!!

The special for today is a FREE package of Buttons & FREE spool of 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon. Here are the details: e-mail or call me by midnight tonight and spend $35 on stamp sets (wheels not included) from the Growing Up section of the catalog (pages 74-90). For your FREE package of Buttons you can choose from: Playground, Sherbet and Button Latte. Total Savings of $12.90 . . Get Excited!!! Remember to get this special you must call or e-mail me with your order by midnight tonight!

Happy Stamping!

Georgia

Convention Gifts!

Hi Stampers!

Yesterday while waiting for my flight in O'hare I met a bunch of nice demos. . . below is a picture of the ladies I had a chance to visit with.

I just LOVE what was in Kim Bolzenthal's carry on bag . . don't you??? It was full of cards to swap!!!

And here is Wendy my roomie working on her swaps. . . she has a wonderful video on how to use the eyelet punch at the airport without making a mess.

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Well as you can tell I made it to Salt Lake City and below is the sign that was in the airport . . . what a welcoming!!!

While Wendy and I waited for our room Nancy showed us the swaps and projects she had already done/received. She arrived on Sunday and has been busy busy!!!

And here is a picture of Kathy & Nancy outside our hotel . . . the Welcome Stampin' Up! was nice.

Last night I was in a basket swap with 43 demonstrators. . . it was so much fun, but a very late night. . . after all I was stamping with the Late Night Stampers. :o) I got tons of wonderful card ideas to share with you . . . you'll be making some of these in up coming make and takes as well as in card club and I'm sure I'll be sharing some here too!

Today is Check in Day for Convention . . . shopping the memento mall, getting my new bag with convention stamp sets, picking up my award for having over $20K in sales (thanks to you my wonderful customers) and touring the home office in Riverton!!!! Lots going on . . . and I'm sure I don't have to tell you I'M EXCITED!!! :o)

For the sample today I'd like to share with you the little gift I made from my roommate Wendy and other Stampattic's members, Kathy & Nancy.

With the help of my mother (thanks mom) and her button machine I made each stamper a name button for their convention bag or to be used however they choose. They also got a post it note holder with the Stampin' Up! logo on the cover. For this I used covered coasters with DSP and then used my bind-it-all to attach the two coasters together. And of course a gift wouldn't be a gift without chocolate!!! (Peanut M&M's in a cello bag tied with the new In Color Polka-dot Ribbon!)

Below you can see where I put my button . . . I wanted to let other demos know I too was a SU demonstrator on my way to convention!!! And you know how they say to put something on your bag so that you know it's yours. . . I used the In Color Polka-dot ribbon!!! :o)

Besides giving gifts I got a gift too!!! Kathy, my upline, made us all bag tags. . . here is mine!!!

I just love to make post-it note holders and I'd love to give one away to YOU! Today I am offering some Blog Candy . . . to win this blog candy (picture shown below) all you need to do is post a comment on this post by Noon tomorrow. Besides a post-it note holder one lucky lady is also will get a tube of chapstick also shown below. . . Get Excited!!!

Click HERE for more information about the Stamp Fair. . . I really hope you can make it as I will have tons to share with you from convention.


OK . . . I know you've all been waiting for the Stamping with Georgia Convention Sale . . . Day 3!

Purchase at least 6 Ink Refills and receive 10% off your ink refill purchase! That makes each refill only $2.48!!! This is a GREAT way to get the new In Colors so that you can start stamping with shaving cream!!! Click HERE for a tutorial on how to use shaving cream on your card stock.

Please note that this special is not limited to just 6 refills . . . select as many as you want at 10% OFF. . . this includes classic and craft ink refills and will also save you more money when you buy them by the color family!

Remember you must e-mail or call me with your order by midnight tonight!

Happy Stamping!

Georgia

Convention 2009 – Salt Lake City Utah

I have arrived safe and sound and am sitting in Nancy & Kathy's room, looking at Nancy's swaps and pictures... waiting for my room to get ready!

I'll be posting updates. . . I'm excited!!!

- Georgia

Very Thankful ~ Ronald McDonald Stamp Set

Hi Stampers,

First I'd like to show you a couple of pictures . . . the first picture is of my last miniute swap making. . . Sunday I made 20 cards to general swap at convention. . . . below is after I used crystal effects and glittered them . . .

This next picture is of my convnetion roomie, Wendy. Wendy was working on her swaps in Chicago. They were so cute!!!

OK Today I'd like to share with you a card we made last Saturday at The Well. The stamp used is Very Thankful (115338 $14.95). Stampin' Up! designs an exclusive stamp set every year to help raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities. With the help of both demonstrators and customers Stampin' Up! has contributed nearly $800,000 to date. When you purchase the Very Thankful stamp set Stampin' Up! will donate $2 Ronald McDonald House Charities.

For this card we used the NEW In Color Markers and colored onto the stamp to get the multi colored look.

This second card shows how one of the stampers (Hi Peggy!) changed the card a little. GREAT JOB Peggy! This is the reason why I like to stamp with others. . you get so many ideas!

There are 4 stamps in this stamp set, aren't they cute???

I haven't used the turtle yet, but I did use the little boy, which you can see HERE.

**Stamping with Georgia Convention Sale . . Day 2!**

When you purchase the Very Thankful stamp set for $14.95 you can add on the set of 6 In Color Markers for only $12.95! That's a saving of $5.00 OFF the markers! Remember to take advantage of this special you need to call (309-221-9288) or e-mail georgia@mustainlaw.com by midnight tonight!

Thanks for stopping by today, and when I blog with you tomorrow I'LL BE IN UTAH, at the Stampin' Up! convention!!! I'm Excited!!!

- Georgia