Greetings, Earthling!

Hi Stampers,

I actually got into my stamp room yesterday!!!  This was the first time (in a long time) I walked through those doors.  Life is moving so fast right now, and I'm trying to spend as much as I can with my family.  While Blake had a friend over to play I thought I would try out the new stamp set I purchase called Greetings, Earthlings!

If you've ever had one of those days when you just feel like you're from a different planet, you'll definitely appreciate this light-hearted set to help you tell your kids, "I come in peace." Five fun alien images, an intergalactic greeting, and a swirl accent complete this spaced out set that's great for children of all ages.

I picked out this stamp set thinking it would make cute Valentines, but the card I made yesterday was just for fun.

Here's the inside. . . I'm not sure who I'll send this card too, but I have it ready to go out!

Oh . . . before I go I wanted to share with you a picture of the reason I'm not stamping much right now.

Thanks for stopping by!
Georgia

Inside View of SU!

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share with you some pictures from Stampin' Up!'s Facebook page.

"With the amount of products flying off the shelves during Sale-A-Bration, we thought you might like an inside view of what happens on our end when you place an order.

After we get your order, the proper box is selected and a unique bar code is placed in the corner. That bar code tells the box where to go as it travels through the Distribution Center.

 

Your box’s first stop is along the Pick Line. Based on the information on your bar code, lights on the shelves tell pickers which and how many items go in each box.

 

After your box is loaded, weighed, and inspected for quality, it travels uphill to the packing area. The shipping label is applied, filler is added to keep things from moving around during shipping, and a fancy tape machine seals everything up.



After everything is labeled and sealed, your box travels back downstairs where it's loaded onto one of those beautiful brown trucks for delivery right to you!"

 

When I went to convention I was able to tour the facility. If you ever get to Riverton, Utah you'll want to stop by and check it out.  I'm not sure how much they'll show you, but they do have some they share.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

Friend Card

Hi Stampers,

Sale-a-bration starts TODAY . . . Get Excited!!!

Click the Sale-a-bration catalog on the left side of this page to check out all of the awesome products you can get for free with a $50 order.

While you looking at that catalog today I'd like to share a card with you using supplies from the Occasions mini catalog.

Stamps
• Sew Suite*
• You’re a Gem*
Paper
• Daffodil Delight Card Stock
• Early Espresso Card Stock
• Melon Mambo Card Stock
• Tangerine Tango Card Stock
• Whisper White Card Stock
• Sweet Stitches Designer Series Paper*

Ink
• Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin’ Pad
Accessories
• Daffodil Delight Pompom Trim*
• Melon Mambo Pompom Trim*
• Sweet Stitches Designer Big Buttons*
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Eyelet Border Punch
• Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
• White crochet thread

*From the 2011 Occasions Mini Catalog

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to place a sale-a-bration order you can call or e-mail me, or shop 24/7 at http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/.

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

Sale-a-Bration

Sale-a-bration starts TUESDAY, January 25th!!!!

Click HERE to view the catalog and pick out your FREE products!  There are three easy ways to earn FREE products.

1. Spend $50* and earn one free Sale-a-bration product of your choice.
2. Host a workshop of at least $300* and earn one free Sale-a-bration product in addition to the generous hostess  benefits.
3. Join Stampin' Up! by becoming a demonstrator during Sale-a-bration and get 15% off your Starter Kit.  Plus, get a bonus bundle filled with over $50 in free products.

*Net sales before shipping & handling and tax.

Only a few days Left to Get Filled with Love

Hi Stampers,

It's Thursday already . . . wow!  This week has gone fast!  I'm looking forward to our first night of Thursday card club, which is tonight.  Tuesday's club went well even though some ladies didn't make it over because of the ice roads.

Just a reminder . . . there are only a few days left for you to get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons when you order a Filled with Love bundle or to purchase the exclusive Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack.

When this promotion ends on January 24, the Filled with Love Stamp Set and Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack will no longer be available! Make sure you place an order before it's too late.

Thoughts and Prayers

Hi Stampers,

Last night was my first Tuesday card club of the new session and tomorrow is my first Thursday group.  I am super excited about this easy but elegant card I designed for them to stamp.

It uses the stamp set, Thoughts and Prayers.  Colors used are Crushed Curry and Whisper White.

I just love using the eyelet border punch to spruce up a project.  If you have any questions, please ask!

Thanks for stopping!

Georgia

Walt Disney World

Hi Stampers,

Well I am very happy to report we had an AWESOME time in Florida at Disney World. The kids were great and we had a fun time.  Blake and I came down with the flu the night before our flight home and it was a very bad night.  I don't think anyone but Callie Ann got much sleep that night. 

I took a ton of pictures. . . . I'd hate to see how many there was before I went through and deleted a bunch of them.  I like to use my rapid shoot to get pictures, so where some people might just take one or two pictures I take 10 or 20 of them. :o)

Today I'd like to share a few of the pictures from our trip.  I wish I would have had time to use My Digital Studio to make some pages, but I ran out of time.

Epcot was the first park we went to. . . they say this "ball" is the most photographed item on Earth.

Callie Ann slept a lot while we were there, but we still got her photo with some of the characters. . . . below you'll find her with Minnie Mouse.

And while she was awake I got her picture taken with Tinkerbell.  I just wished she wouldn't have had a blow out in the cute outfit she started the day in.  Tinkerbell and her friends had fun talking about Callie Ann's "ladybug spots".

Blake was excited to get his picture taken with McQueen and Mater. . . Callie Ann was sleeping so she didn't get to be in the photo.

Since we had a Disney Visa credit card we got a private photo shoot with Goofy and Minnie Mouse. . . it was lots of fun!

Here's Blake at the Magic Kingdom . . . We visited this park a few days, but the first day we were there we spent 10 hours at the park. . . we were all having so much fun we didn't want to leave.

And here are the kids in their mouse ears. . . it's a must when you go to Disney.  We even purchased mouse ears for my niece and nephew. . . $70 later they all four had mouse ears with their names on the back of them.

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

p.s.

Just a reminder Tuesday and Thursday card clubs are THIS WEEK!!!

Valentine's Day Card

Hi Stampers,

Today's a quick post as I've scheduled it to post before I left for Florida. I'm so tired I don't even have time to talk about it, I just need to get up to bed before I have to get up to catch my flight to Florida.

Here I'm using it as a Valentine's but by changing the phrase it could very easy be a baby or a birthday card.

Thanks for checking out my card today!

~ Georgia

Be My Valentine

Hi Stampers,

I didn't get a chance to set up post for all week, Friday was so crazy. . . between family coming to see us and still trying to get some work done for my boss it didn't leave me anytime to blog.

I did want to share with you another card stampers get to make at card club next week.  It uses another new stamp from the mini catalog.

BTW - there is still one spot open in the 2nd Tuesday and 2nd Thursday of the month clubs. . . scroll down for the details.

Thanks for stopping by!
Georgia

Bring on the Cake

Hi Stampers,

Happy Friday!!!  This week has been a crazy week as we prepare to leave on a family vacation and get the house ready for the house/dog sitters to come and stay.  We are leaving tomorrow AM for Disney World and are so very excited.  The last two nights has been really hard getting Blake to go to bed as he's ready for the magic to start.

I hope to have time to set up some post to post while I'm gone, so keep checking back and I hope they'll post as planned.  Also remember you can shop 24/7 while I'm gone at www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net.  I'm not sure how much (or any) Internet access I'll have while we are gone, so if you e-mail me I'll get back to you when we get home.

Today I'd like to share with you a card I made using the new stamp set, Bring on the Cake, from the Occasions Mini Catalog, which started January 4th.

I just love the colors together. . . I think it makes for a happy birthday card. :o)  This is one of the card we will be making at card club, and I have one spot open in each of my clubs, so if you'd like to join us we'd love to have you.

For more information on my clubs click HERE.  To join a club e-mail me at georgia@mustainlaw.com or call 309-221-9288. (please note January clubs will be held on the 3rd week due to being gone.)

Thanks for stopping by and have a Magical Day!

Georgia

Rocky's Birthday Card

Hi Stampers,

Today is Rocky's birthday and yesterday Blake and I made him a card.  We used the stamp, On the Green and the NEW stamp set, Bing on the Cake, which is in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

We used markers to color the "golf" stamp and the Birthday was colored using the VersaMarker. Since Blake was helping too we decided to keep the card simple.

Let me know if you have any questions and thanks for stopping by today!

Georgia

Occasions Mini 2011

Hi Stampers,

The Occasions Mini Catalog starts today!!!  If you're on my mailing list you should have yours by now.  If you didn't get it just let me know and I'll send one out to you.  Here's the online catalog:

http://204.228.150.61/20102011catalogs/Occasions11_US.pdf

If you'd like to make a project from the catalog, but are not sure what was used you can click the link below.  This Stamping Supply List will also be placed on the side of my blog for future use. :o)

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/US_2011_Occasions_Mini_supplies.pdf

Don't forget you can order online at http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

Monday

Hi Stampers and Happy Monday!!!

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. . . mine was extra long as I also had Friday off.  I spent most of the weekend getting ready for our up coming Disney Vacation!  I did make it into the stamp room to clean a little, but still haven't uncovered my desk.

By now you should have received your copy of the new Sale-a-Bration and Mini Catalogs if you are on my mailing list.  If not, let me know and I'll get one over to you.

Enjoy your day!

Georgia

January 3rd Last Day to Order Holiday Mini Merchandise

Hi Stampers,

As you might have guessed things have been crazy busy with the holiday season. . . I have been using all of my time on my family, and it's sad to report I haven't even been in my stamp room to stamp since card club. :o(

While I have hopes of getting there soon I did want to let you know of a deadline that's upcoming.

January 3, 2011, is the last day to order merchandise from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Pun Fun

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share with you a simple card we made at card club.  It uses the stamp set, Pun Fun.

This card was very simple to make.  The one thing you have to remember is to crimp your card stock before you fold it in half.  When you use the crimper it "shrinks" the card stock.

As I set here and look at it I think it needs some Whisper White ribbon along the top of the gray card stock. What do you think?

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

Update

Hi Stampers,

Like many of you I have been very busy the past few weeks in preparation for the up coming holiday season. . . . for some reason the stamp room has been the place to store Christmas presents that needs to be wrapped!  With two little ones at home I'm sure you can guess I'm having trouble wadding through the presents to get to my stamp table. I hope to get there soon, but I'm not sure when.

If you're looking for some inspiration today stop by www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net to view some samples, or click through the archives here on my blog. :o)

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

Sale-a-Bration!!!

Hi Stampers,

Are you ready for Stampin' Up!'s biggest sale of the year???  Next month starts Sale-a-bration (SAB) and you can book your workshop now!

Remember at Sale-a-bration time you get a FREE SAB product with a $50 order; at FREE SAB product with a $300 workshop and a FREE stamp set (any value) when you join the SU family as a demonstrator. 

Sale-a-bration runs from January 25th - March 31st and I have my new 2011 calendar so call or e-mail today to schedule your workshop!

Happy Monday!

Georgia

Stampin' Up! gift certificates make GREAT stocking stuffers!!!

Filled with Love Promotion - Part two!

Hi Stampers,

It's Friday. . . I am looking forward to a weekend with nothing to do!  Well I actually have lots to do, but no obligations.  We are going to try to finish up the Christmas shopping and wrapping gifts.  I will NOT be wrapping gifts on Christmas eve like I have done the past few years.

Today starts the Filled with Love Promotion and I just wanted to share a sample from that promotion with you today. 

Click HERE to view the flyer and see a larger picture of the sample shown above.

You can order this promotion online 24/7 at http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/ or you can also e-mail me at georgia@mustainlaw.com and I'll place the order for you.

I hope you enjoy your weekend!
Georgia

Filled with Love Promotion

Hi Stampers,

I have an exciting new promotion to share with you today that starts TOMORROW!!

Promotion dates: December 17, 2010 - January 24, 2011

Details: Valentine's Day is the second biggest holiday for sending cards, and during the Filled with Love promotion, you can get an exclusive package of Designer Series Paper perfect for creating cards for family, friends, classmates, and more!

From December 17, 2010 through January 24, 2011, get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons--a $4.95 value--when you purchase an exclusive Filled with Love Bundle. See details below.

Filled with Love Bundle

Contains the Filled with Love Set* and Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack

Wood-Mount: $32.90 Clear-Mount: $26.90

Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack (non-bundled)

12 sheets total: three 12" x 12" sheets of two double-sided designs in Real Red and Pretty in Pink  $9.95

*Featured on p. 43 of the 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog

Thanks for stopping by!
Georgia

Dasher & Lovely as a Tree

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share with you a card I revised.  You can see the original card HERE.  All I did to revise the card was to add a layer of card stock to the back.

I really like the Dasher stamp and it is embossed on this card.  I used the stamping off technique on the trees.

Just a reminder there is still time to purchase a Stampin' Up! gift certificate from me.

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

Halloween Cards

Hi Stampers,

I know it's Christmas time, but I couldn't wait until next year to share a couple of Halloween cards I made for my niece and nephew this year.  For these card I used the stamp set, Season of Hugs, from the Holiday Mini Catalog and the Beary Best Friends stamp set.

I just love putting a few diamonds on the web.

Let me know if you have any questions, and thanks for stopping by!
Georgia

Definitely Decorative

Hi Stampers,

Have you had a chance to check out Stampin' Up!'s line Definitely Decorative products?  They are "rub-ons" for your walls!!!

When you visit my house you'll find many of them throughout my home (click here for samples) . . . . One is in our master bedroom along with our wedding picture.

It reads, "Happily ever After. . . . all because two people fell in love."  It's a great reminder as it's one of the first things I see when I wake up and one of the last when I go to bed.
You can view the whole Definitely Decorative catalog by clicking the link on the left side of this page.

Let me know if you have any questions, and thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

FYI - Tuesday card club is THIS WEEK!

Upsy Daisy

Hi Stampers and Happy Friday!!!

Today I'd like to share with you a card I made using the Upsy Daisy stamp set.  I just love this set and I love to use the sponge daubers to add an extra ink color to the image.

For this card I used Rich Razzleberry and Melon Mambo  . . .  of course I needed a little Whisper White card stock too.

If you look close you can see some Rich Razzleberry (aka purple) ink on the top edge of a few of the flowers.

If you have any questions please ask!

Happy Stamping and Enjoy your weekend!

Georgia

Looking for the perfect holiday gift???

Stampin' Up! gift certificates make great gifts. 

Pick a Petal

Hi Stampers,

Today I have a card to share with you that uses the stamp set, pick a petal.  I love how the stem of the card is ribbon. . . what do you think?

Just a reminder. . . Tuesday card club is next week and new clubs start in January.  I have one spot open in the 2nd Tuesday of the month club and one spot open in the 2nd Thursday of the month club.  Click HERE for more details.

Enjoy your day!
Georgia

Lovely as a Tree

Hi Stampers,

Just a reminder that the final Wednesday card club is TONIGHT, and Tuesday's club is next week. :o) 

Today I'd like to share with you one of the one layer cards you will be stamping at club this month.  Often I like to try to make simple one layer cards to show that you don't need to have everything in the catalog to create cards.

For this card I used the Whisper White ink pad.  As soon as I stamped the trees I sprinkled the wet ink with Dazzling Diamonds.  You can even see the trees sparkle in the picture.

The phrase is from the Full of Life stamp set and it was stamped in Whisper White after the Dazzling Diamonds were applied so that it didn't sparkle.

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

Build-a-Bear Iron-Ons

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share with you one of the items I had for sale at the craft show this Fall.  Using my Build-a-bear dies I made some Build-a-bear iron-ons.  They are all ready to iron onto to whatever you'd like!

Blake has a bear on his school bag, while I have one of the girl bears on a onesie for Callie Ann to wear soon.

I have a few of them left if you'd like to get one the cost is $2.50 each.

Thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

internet out

Hi Stampers . . . 

The internet was out last night, so I didn't have time to set up a post.

Check out http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/ and go under projects for lots of samples.

Also - Wednesday card club is THIS WEEK!

Happy Stamping!
Georgia

Julia's Christmas Card

Hi Stampers . . .

It's FRIDAY!!!  Just a reminder to stop by the craft show in Alexis tomorrow. It's at the community center and there will be sign out in town.  It runs from 9am-3pm, but I'll be gone for a short time . . . I'm thinking around 12:30ish to 1:30ish.  My children will be visiting Santa in Woodhull, and I don't want to miss it.  My mother will be watching my booth while I'm gone.  (Thanks Mom!)

For today I'd like to share with you one of the Christmas Cards Julia shared with us at the last StampAttic's meeting.

YES, that is fabric on her card.  I always LOVE the cards Julia creates.  Thanks for sharing your wonderful idea Julia.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you tomorrow!
Georgia

New Year’s Invitation

Hi Stampers,

Have you been over to my demo website this month?  The first of each month SU post some new projects to inspire all.  Today I'd like to share with you the New Year's Invitation . . . just in case you haven't jumped over to my demo website in December. :o)

Stamps
• Cheers to You
• Inviting

Paper
• Basic Black Card Stock
• Brushed Silver Card Stock
• Very Vanilla Card Stock
• Marina Mist Textured Card Stock

Ink
• Jet Black StāzOn® Ink Pad

Accessories
• Basic Black 5/8” Satin Ribbon
• Linen Thread
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Stampin’ Dimensionals®
• Mat Pack
• Paper-Piercing Tool
• Decorative Label Punch
• Scallop Trim Punch
• Wide Oval Punch
• Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack
• Big Shot™
• Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Thanks for stopping by and just an update . . . there is only one spot open in each night of my card clubs (Tuesday & Thursday) let me know if you're interested, or if you'd rather come on a Wednesday club.

Happy Stamping!

Georgia

Join Georgia's Card Club!

Hi Stampers,

I would like to invite you to join card club . . . new clubs start in January and will run from January-June (6 months). Each club has only 6 members. Club members agree to purchase a minimum of $25 per month, January 2011 to June 2011. Each month you are able to attend you’ll make 5 cards at no additional expense. One month you’ll get hostess benefits without the hassle of having a party and cleaning your house . .  Get Excited!!!

Currently you can register to join the 2nd Tuesday or 2nd Thursday of the month clubs.  Space is very limited, so RSVP today!

Clubs meet at my home in Galesburg starting at 6:30 PM.

If there is enough interest I will also be opening up a Wednesday night club, so if Tuesday or Thursday does not work with your schedule there might be another option!

Hope to hear from you soon!

~ Georgia

georgia@mustainlaw.com or 309-343-9356

2010 Christmas Card #1

Hi Stampers,

Today is the final day to get My Digital Studio (MDS) for 1/2 OFF. . . you can order MDS at www.GeorgiaCaulkins.StampinUp.net or call me at (309) 221-9288.   (It's also the last day to join the SU family for 1/2 off. . . you can visit my website listed above, and my recruiter password is: Glitterbees.)

I LOVE my copy of My Digital Studio, and have a sample to share with you today.  Last night while I was watching TV with my hubby I was playing with MDS on my laptop.  As you know Christmas is coming, so I used MDS to create a photo to go inside my Christmas cards.

Since I still need to stamp my Christmas cards there is a possibility this might not be the final version that goes into the cards, but it's a good start.  If I do have time to create another card you can bet I'll share it with you. :o)

Happy Stamping!

Georgia

Shop 24/7 @ www.GeorgiaCaulkins.StampinUp.net

Online Spectacular!

Hi Stampers,

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend.  We spent Thanksgiving with the in-laws and then took the kids to my aunt's home for the night.  Like the other 1000+ crazy people we thought it would be fun to start our Black Friday shopping at Toys R Us at 10pm Thursday night. 

We always Black Friday shop with Rocky's parents and sister and like crazy people we left Galesburg at 8:30 pm to go to Toys R Us.  The line outside the store was horrible, and the wind was blowing like crazy so we decided not to stay.  Instead we drove back to Galesburg and went to Walmart for the 12:01AM sale!!!

Rocky and I was in and out of Walmart by 12:30, while his sister decided to wait in line until 2 AM for a wrist band for a special present for her daughter.

Friday morning found us at Target just after 4am. . . . then to Kmart, Sears and Menards.  After a quick stop at the house for breakfast we were off to the QCAs for more shopping.  Rocky wanted to go to a few sporting good stores, and then we were able to hit Toys R Us. . . . we actually got almost everything off of our list. . . . we were very excited.

After lunch at Denny's we were on our way home and Very Very Tired!!  As you can guess it was an early night and everyone in our house was in bed asleep by 8:30 PM. :o)

Saturday & Sunday were lazy days. . . we put up the Christmas tree and lights outside and also made another trip to Target and Walmart for a few more items. :o)

While we are not done Christmas shopping, we put a very large dent into our list. :o)  Have you finished your shopping yet?  Don't forget the Online Spectacular ends TUESDAY, November 30th!!!  Remember you get FREE SHIPPING on orders over $150! Plus you can save up to 50 percent off select Stampin’ Up!® products—including My Digital Studio software and Designer Fabric!

Visit my Online Store to see the complete list of discounted items.

 Also ending Tuesday is the 50% Off Starter Kit Promotion

Join Stampin’ Up! and get 50 percent off the already-low-priced Starter Kit—standard or Digital+! You’ll get over $300 worth of Stampin’ Up! products for just $87.50. Visit Start Your Own Business to learn more.

If you'd like to join online my recruiter password is: Glitterbees.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your Cyber Monday!!!

Georgia

Thanksgiving!!

Hi Stampers,

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

~ Georgia

Dasher & Lovely as a Tree

Hi Stampers,

So I was trying to set up this post last night, and the server kept rejecting my pictures, so . . . I'll try to get online today to see if it's working yet. :o)

Until then, have you checked out SU's Black Friday Sale that is going on right now???  Hope on over to my store at http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/ to check out the online specials.

I was able to upload a picture this AM. :o)  Today I'd like to share a Christmas card with you.  It uses the Dasher and Lovely as a Tree Sets.

To get the different shade of the tree I used the stamping off technique and Dasher is embossed with Gold Embossing Powder.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Early Thanksgiving!

Georgia

Altered Notebook

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share with you an altered notebook I made.  I picked up a bunch of notebooks at Target on clearance and I added a little paper on the outside to make pretty for the holidays.

As you can see I used the eyelet boarder punch too!

Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to check out my online store . . .some items like My Digital Studio are 50% OFF!!!

Happy Stamping!

Georgia

4 You Pillow Box

Hi Stampers,

Make sure to check out my SU website: http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/ for SALES starting today!!!!!!  I'm so excited . . . . I just can't wait!  Remember you can order online or send me an e-mail.  Happy Shopping!!!

Stamps

• Dot, Dot, Dot Set
• Tiny Tags Set
Paper
• Baja Breeze Card Stock
• Cherry Cobbler Card Stock
• Early Espresso Card Stock
• Soft Suede Card Stock
• Very Vanilla Card Stock
• Neutrals Patterns Designer Series Paper
Ink
• Baja Breeze Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad
Accessories
• Linen Thread
• Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Jewelry Tag Punch
• Two-Step Owl Punch
• Big Shot
• Pillow Box Bigz Die

Black Friday Comes Early!!!

TOMORROW log onto my Online Store (http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/) to take advantage of never-before-seen discounts. You won't want to miss this sale! "Door busters" include:

My Digital Studio - 50 percent off!

Designer Fabric - 50 percent off!

Free shipping on orders of $150 or more!

GET Excited!!!

Stampin/Scrapbooking/Crafting Retreat

Hi Stampers!

I'd like to invite you to a Stampin/Scrapbooking/Crafting Retreat my friend and fellow SU demo Tara Mowen is putting on.  It's January 7-8, 2011.  Tara and her husband Brad are in the process of adopting a baby from Ethiopia.  It's a very expensive process, so this is just one of the ways to help that out of pocket expense.  Tara and Brad have a blog you can visit if you'd like to ready more: http://mowensjourney.blogspot.com/  They are so close to getting the call that their baby(s) are waiting for them.

I wish I could attend, but we are leaving for Disneyworld on the 8th and I'm sure their will be so much to do.  Also, I'm sure it wouldn't fly with the hubby if I left him home alone with the kids to get the last minute stuff ready. :o)

All of the details are below as well as the registration form. . . You can contact Tara at 309-335-6225 or tsimp214@aol.com if you have any questions and/or to register!

Happy crafting!

Georgia

Stampin/Scrapbooking/Crafting Retreat

January 7-8, 2011

 

Join us for a relaxing 30 hours with no interruptions!! No kids, No husband, and No housework!

What does it cost? $25-$50 (depends on what option you choose) Package options are broken down to allow you to find an option that works for you.

What does it include? Meals and drinks, two Make-n-Take projects, and door prizes. Fri. morning to Sat. package includes a 5 minute chair massage.

What to bring? Your choice of craft projects, a snack for the snack table, bedding (plenty of floor space to claim as your own!) and toiletries, friends, DVD’s and CD’s.

Where? First Church of the Nazarene, 1501 Webster St., Galesburg, IL 61401

Extras available: Silent Auction- there will be a variety of items for you to bid on. Massages (full or chair) will be available. Yard Sale table-bring items you would like to try and sell (limit 10). A few scrapbooking or stampin items will be available for purchase.

Why? Uninterrupted time for avid stampers/srcrapbookers/crafters to get your projects completed. Costs associated with this weekend will cover facility, food, prizes and fun! All additional proceeds from this weekend will go towards Brad and Tara Mowen’s adoption costs. Brad and Tara will be bringing a child or two home from Ethiopia in the very near future!!

**Sign up a friend and you will get to stamp an extra project!!!**

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Registration Form

___ Friday 8am-Saturday 2pm $50 (includes 4 meals, 2 MNT’s, 5 min chair massage)

___ Friday 8am-midnight $35 (includes 2 meals and 2 MNT’s)

___ Friday 5pm-Saturday 2pm $40 (includes 3 meals and 2 MNT’s)

___ Stamp-a-Stack only $25 (make 20 cards) Friday 6-9pm or Saturday 9am-12pm

___ add Stamp-a-Stack to another package $15 (make 20 cards)

Payment and Registration due by December 30th. Send to: Tara Mowen, 2735 Montague Dr., Galesburg, IL 61401. Questions: 309-335-6225 or tsimp214@aol.com

31st Annual Craft Show ~ Monmouth

Hi Stampers,

Tomorrow is the 31st Annual WCHCE Craft and Home Show event in Monmouth.  From 8:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. you can Christmas shop at the VFW Hall (830 N.” G” Street ), Lincoln School (325 11th Street) and 1st Street Armory (215 South 1St Street).

I'm at the VFW Hall, so make sure to stop out and say hi!  There will be crafters at both the VFW Hall and Lincoln School.  At the 1st Street Armory you'll find home based businesses.

One of the items I'll have for sale is Magnets . . . and they are super strong!  I just love these little things on my fridge.  

I made them using Crystal Effects, Designer Series Paper and my 3/4" Circle Punch.  Click HERE to view other 2010 craft show items.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you tomorrow!

Georgia

Season of Joy!

Hi Stampers,

Today I'd like to share with you a card club members got to stamp this past month. Before I do that I'd like to invite you to join the next round of card clubs.  I'm changing it up this time!  Card clubs will run for a 6 month commitment instead of 10 and you'll no longer need to provide a snack.  Clubs will run from January-June!  I will be sending out all of the details in an e-mail (I hope today), so if you are not on my e-mail list you can send me an e-mail (georgia@mustainlaw.com) and I'll get you those details.

I have not decided on the night of card club yet.  . what night works best for you? 

OK . . . back to stamping!  Here's a prefect Christmas card in non traditional Christmas colors!

It uses the stamp set, Season of Joy, and to obtain the multi color look I used markers to color directly onto the rubber of the stamp!

Let me know if you have any questions, and thanks for stopping by!

Georgia

Altered Clothes Pin

Hi Stampers,

Today I have a 3D item to share with you.  It's one I made for the craft shows this fall.  It's amazing what a little card stock can do to a clothes pin.  The back of this altered clothes pin has magnets on it so that you can hang it on the fridge.  It's really a prefect spot to stick a note.

If you're interested in getting some of these or any other craft show item I've share on my blog you can check out my next show, which is this SATURDAY, from 8:30-1 at the VFW Hall in Monmouth.

Thanks for stopping by!
Georgia

Season’s Greetings Card

Hi Stampers,

I was wondering when the last time you checked out my Stampin' Up! website was and did you know you can view my blog feed from there? Click over to http://www.georgiacaulkins.stampinup.net/ and click on the My Stampin' Blog tab. 

While you're at my SU website check out the projects under the ideas tab.   Here you'll find many projects including the card I'm sharing here today.

Stamps
• Welcome Christmas
Paper
• Crumb Cake Card Stock
• Old Olive Card Stock
• Very Vanilla Card Stock
• Real Red Textured Card Stock
Ink
• Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Real Red Stampin’ Write® Marker
Accessories
• Real Red 5/8” Satin Ribbon
• Linen Thread
• Brights Designer Buttons
• Mini Library Clips
• Stampin’ Dimensionals®
• Big Shot™
• Scallop Square Bigz™ Clear Die
• Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
• 2-1/2” Circle Punch

Let me know if you have any questions, and thanks for stopping by!
Georgia