You’re Fantastic!

Every month I make cards for the Top 10 Sales Achievers on our Team. It's so fun to recognize this group, and to make the cards! Here is the card I made back in July or August (I can't remember which!)

• The colors used are: Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, Island Indigo and Regal Rose.
• The stamp sets used are: Language of Friendship and Perfect Words (Hostess/$150+ Order Exclusive!)
• The punches used: Boho Blossom and Two Step Bird
• Additionally, Basic Pearls, Early Espresso Quilted Ribbon and the Scallop Square Duo Die were used.

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Celebrate Texture Card!

Here is the card that I made for my Top 10 Sales Achievers in my downline during the month of June:

A BIG Congratulations to these fabulous ladies!!

1. Jen Rios Raner
2. Linda Jennejahn
3. Laura Swift
4. Kriss Huels
5. Sheila Ogletree
6. Pam Kane
7. Melissa Grover
8. Davina Allgrim
9. Ruth Petrovich
10. Ronda Nelson

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• All I can say about this stamp set, "Punched Posies," is "MUST HAVE!" It's seriously the BEST Hostess Set that Stampin' Up! has EVER put out (in my humble opinion!). I just adore how every images coordinates with a punch, and the bold artwork is fabulous! This stamp set is only available through the end of August, and with August's Bonus $25 Hostess Promotion – there has never been a better time to host! I still have some dates – let me know if you want to snatch one of them up and get this stamp set for your very own in addition to other generous shopping dollars.
• I'm showing off TEXTURE in this card – from the Clear Bitty Buttons to the Polka Dot Embossing Folder there's lots of fun elements going on to make this card what it is.
• I fell in love with our new Scallop Rectangle Clearlit Die as soon as I saw it! I've been "craving" another Big Shot Shape that is versatile for focal images. This serves that purpose in full!

WHAT TO ORDER:
Punched Posies (Level 2 Hostess Exclusive!), Curvy Verses Stamp Set (114948),  Basic Black Cardstock (121045), Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Poppy Parade Classic Ink (119782), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), So Saffron Cardstock (105118), So Saffron Cardstock (105213), Certainly Celery Cardstock (105125), Bashful Blue Cardstock (105120), Bitty Buttons (118761), Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119261 – share also available), Fancy Flower Punch (118073), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (118309), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder (117335) and Scallop Rectangle Clearlits Die (118872)

What's the BIG DEAL about the BIG SHOT!?

• Where do I begin!? The Big Shot is a FABULOUS tool that will TRANSFORM your creativity! You've seen just a sampling of what the Big Shot is capable of on this card, but there is SO MUCH MORE. I love the Big Shot so much and want to get all of you using it! So I've begun offering a BIG SHOT CLASS that will take place once a month! This class will teach you all of the ins and outs of this machine and I'll work with you to make sure you gain a vast understanding of all that you can do with it.
  
• CLICK HERE for more details on this class – the August Class is on August 18th and the Registration Deadline is a week from today – August 11th!
• Get a FREE BIG SHOT CLASS!!!! When you purchase the actual Big Shot Machine from me, you'll get to attend the next Big Shot Class I'm offering for FREE!!! That's a $20 value given to you for FREE!
• Live Long Distance from Me? No problem! If you purchase the Big Shot Machine from me and don't live locally enough to attend the next class, I'll send you ALL of the completed projects from the class, a printed step by step instruction sheet so that you can turn around and create similar projects on your own AND give you a phone call crash course in how to use the machine and which dies to use with what, what each die can get through, etc.!
• Sure, you can try to find the best discounted deal on the Big Shot. But will those large companies take the time to teach you how to use it? That kind of excellent customer service is what you will get from ME, Your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!
• The BIG SHOT really is a BIG DEAL! Contact me to Learn More!

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Circle Success Card

Every month I make a card for my Top 10 Sales Achievers on "The Heartfelt Stamper's" Team. Here is the card that I made for May Sales, awarded this month at Team Time!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• I'm a bit obsessed with the color combination from the June Card Kit of the Month and also the Stamp-A-Stack. I'm having a hard time getting away from it! So I switched it up slightly for this card, I used Wild Wasabi (an UPCOMING color for the Color Renovation!) instead of Old Olive.
• This stamp set, Circle Circus, is the PERFECT stamp set to give your punches a workout! Every stamp lines up with a punch – mostly the circle punches but then the 1 image shown on this card lines up with the Scallop Circle Punch. It's SO EASY being able to stamp and punch your images – no cutting is always a good thing in my book! This stamp set is also an extremely versatile stamp set – it can serve as a wonderful set for masculine cards as well!
• The greeting at the bottom is on a large circle that was die cut on the Circle Big Shot Die.
• Finished Dimensions – 4" x 4"

And a BIG Congratulations to the Top 10!

1. Jen Rios Raner
2. Kriss Huels
3. April Waite
4. Ruth Petrovich
5. Lanette Swarthout
6. Sheila Ogletree
7. Laura Swift
8. Pam Kane
9. Christine Luce
10. Rhonda Nelson

WHAT TO ORDER:

Full of Life Stamp Set (111500), Circle Circus Stamp Set (115778), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Rich Razzleberry Cardstock (115316), Wild Wasabi Textured Cardstock (not yet available), Wild Wasabi Classic Ink (not yet available), Certainly Celery Cardstock (105125), Eggplant Envy Textured Cardstock (108696 – Rich Regals Assortment), Basic Black Classic Ink (101179), Pewter Build-A-Brads (109128), Clear Rhinestone Brads (113144), Certainly Celery 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109031), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (112004), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (104403), 1/2" Circle Punch (104390), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439) and Circles #2 Die (114526)

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Don't Forget!

• To check out the Last Chance Stamp Set List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Accessories List! Click Here to View!
  
• To check out the Last Chance Decor Elements List! Click Here to View!
  
• To purchase the Mini Starter Kit for just $99! Click Here for Kit Contents. Click Here to learn more about The Heartfelt Stampers Team.
• To check out my most recent Video Tutorials! Click Here for a Roundup!
  
• To check out the NEW Aly Stamps Boutique! Click Here to View!
  
• To register for the June Scrapbooking Class, "It's a Journey"!! Click Here for more details!! DEADLINE IS TODAY!!!!
  
• To register for the June Stamp-A-Stack, "Elements of Style"!! Click Here for more details!!

Celebration with Lots of Texture!

I had so much fun creating this card for all of my Top Ten Sales Achievers this month! It has oodles of texture adding to the interest of the card.

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Spice up your backgrounds by selecting Textured Cardstock instead of solid, as the So Saffron cardstock layer is here! Add another element of interest by embossing the stars with White Embossing Powder.
• These "gathered" paper pieces are very easy to do – simply take a 3/4" x 12" piece of Designer Paper, put a full strip of adhesive down the paper, secure it to the cardstock at the top, and then just fold the paper randomly as you're attaching it to the cardstock.
• Jazz up any card by stamping a coordinating image on a piece of cardstock, punching it with a 1" Circle Punch, and popping it behind one of our Clear Buttons!

A Congratulations to the Heartfelt Stamper's Top 10 for the Month of April:

1. Jen Rios Raner
2. Kriss Huels
3. Laura Swift
4. Ruth Petrovich
5. Linda Jennejahn
6. Pam Kane
7. Courtney Nicholson
8. Amy Rist
9. Sheila Ogletree
10. Melissa Grover

WHAT TO ORDER:

Celebrate Everything (114942), Seeing Stars Stamp Set (115352), Soft Suede Cardstock (115318), Soft Suede Classic Ink (115657), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Real Red Cardstock (102482), Real Red Classic Ink (103133), Old Olive Cardstock (100702), The Write Stuff Specialty Paper (115674), Clear Buttons (105447), Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (111368), 1" Circle Punch (109046), 3/4" Circle Punch (107217), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), White Stampin' Emboss Powder (109132), VersaMark Pad (102283), Heat Tool (100005) and Embossing Buddy (103083)

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Don't Forget!

• To watch the Spring Retreat Highlights Video Here!
  
• To register for the May Card Making Class!! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To order from the Clearance Rack Today!!! Click Here to get started!!
  
• To join the Stampin' Up! Family and receive two FREE Technique DVDs! Click Here for more details! Contact Me to get started today!
  
• To order your favorite Retiring Stampin' Up! Colors before they are gone forever! Click Here for more details!
  
• To place a qualifying order to receive FREE Designer Brads! Click Here for more details!
  
• To order your May Card Kit of the Month!! Click Here for more details!

A Star is Born!

This card is WAY behind in posting… it was the Congratulations Card I made for my Top 10 Sales Achievers for the month of March! In my defense, they did just get distributed at the April Retreat Weekend (we didn't have a First Thursday Team Time due to the Retreat Weekend) and then I was on vacation… I know, excuses, excuses! Here it is!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• For the chipboard star on this card, I ran a piece of So Saffron Cardstock through the Big Shot Machine with the Polka Dot Impressions Folder prior to adhering it to the chipboard for a little extra "texture!"
• In need of a different way to tie ribbon around a card? Sick of the same old same old? Try this! Use the Horizontal Slot Punch to punch into the card, and then string your ribbon around through that instead of the other edge of the card – a new look in an easy step!
• The blue used here, "Bermuda Bay" will be retiring and gone forever on June 30th!!! Order it while you still can!
• The sentiment "A Star is Born!" came from the Level 1 Exclusive Stamp Set "Picture This" in the Occasions Mini Catalog. Stay tuned, I'll have it for sale on July 1st!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Starring You Stamp Set (111696), Real Red Cardstock (102482), Real Red Classic Ink (103133), Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (100052), So Saffron Cardstock (105118), Chocolate Chip Cardstock (102128), Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker (100071), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Bermuda Bay Cardstock (115317), Bermuda Bay Polka Dot Ribbon (115610), Rich Regals Brads (106953), Essentials OnBoard Chipboard (112085), Large Star Punch (110710), Large Oval Punch (107305), Horizontal Slot Punch (105089), Big Shot Due-Cut Machine (113439) and Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder (117335).

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To register for the May Card Making Class!! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To order from the Clearance Rack Today!!! Click Here to get started!!
  
• To join the Stampin' Up! Family and receive two FREE Technique DVDs! Click Here for more details! Contact Me to get started today!
  
• To order your favorite Retiring Stampin' Up! Colors before they are gone forever! Click Here for more details!
  
• To place a qualifying order to receive FREE Designer Brads! Click Here for more details!
  
• To order your May Card Kit of the Month!! Click Here for more details!

Lots of Congrats!

I know, I know…. it's been WAY too long since I've posted some samples!!! I've been beyond busy with Spring Retreat Preparations and Home Life — having an almost 1 Year Old who has just discovered his mobility doesn't leave much time for stamping! Gone are the days that he played in one area while I stamped – now it's "You touch a stamp mom and I'll climb the stairs!" – but I wouldn't trade being home with him and working a little less for the world!! I really love the flexibility of running my own business and working on my own terms… it just hasn't left all of you with many samples this past week!

So I'll make up for it and show you THREE samples today!!! Only I didn't design a single one, but that's OK!

My 2nd Level Upline, Missy Shipman, has "unofficially" rolled me up to her first level in terms of recognition and incentives this year so that I receive a little extra support and encouragement – it's so nice to have someone being in that role for me! So I thought I would share with you some of the things she's sent me based on my sales and recruiting in January & February.

Here is January's Congratulations Card:

WHAT TO ORDER:

Vintage Vogue Stamp Set (Wood – 117690, Clear – 118598), Well Scripted Stamp Set (Wood – 117072, Clear – 118601), Soft Suede Cardstock (115318), Rich Razzleberry Cardstock (115316), Very Vanilla Cardstock (101650), Soft Suede Classic Ink (115657), Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (115658), 5/16" Neutral Brads (112534)

And then in January I also received this fabulous Simply Adorned Charm with a couple of charms! I just love how she created the "slider" for the Sweet Treat Cup!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Starring You Stamp Set (111696), Scallop Circle Punch (109043), Large Oval Punch (107305), Full Heart Punch (113693), 1 3/4" Circle Punch (112004), Round Tab Punch (108340), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Old Olive 5/8" Satin Ribbon (117292), Simply Adorned Bracelet (117342), Simply Adorned Square Charm (118476), Stampin' Up! Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder (117335), Heart Treat Cups (120435), So Saffron Cardstock (105118), Rich Razzleberry Cardstock (115316), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (115658), Paper from the Level 3 Hostess Set "Lovely Flowers Bundle" – 116916 – FREE with $500 order or workshop!

And then here is a card that I received for my February Sales:

WHAT TO ORDER:

Designer Paper and Stamp Set come from the Level 3 Hostess Set "Lovely Flowers Bundle" – 116916, FREE with a $500 Order or Workshop! Other supplies… Rich Razzleberry Cardstock (115316), Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink (115658), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), So Saffron Cardstock (105118), Old Olive Classic Ink (102277), Old Olive Satin Ribbon (117292), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Wide Oval Punch (112082), Big Shot Die Cut Machine (113439), Scallop Circle #2 Die (113469) and Stampin' Up! Perfect Polka Dot Textured Impressions Folder (117335)

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Don't Forget!

There are just 4 days left to Register for our Spring Retreat Weekend! Don't forget to get registered today!!!

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• To place your qualifying orders to earn FREE Stamp Sets, it's Sale-A-Bration!! Click Here for more details!

Way to Go Top 10!

Part of my new downline recognition program includes me sending a hand stamped card to my Top 10 Sales Achievers each month. Here's the card I made for February's Top 10!

And here's a Congratulations to the ladies who received this card!

1. Kriss Huels
2. Jen Rios Raner
3. Gloria Plunkett
4. Amy Rist
5. Shelly Sanville
6. April Waite
7. Ann Meyer
8. Pam Kane
9. Davina Allgrim
10. Rhonda Nelson

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• I don't generally do monochromatic cards, but I saw this layout in an old catalog done in So Saffron and really loved the look – so decided to try it with Stars and Pumpkin Pie instead!
• The stamp set used here, "Starring You" is a stamp set that you can take for FREE until the end of the month during Sale-A-Bration! I just love that Stampin' Up! is allowing us to pick stamp sets for under $16 this year!
• I used the "Scallop Border Punch" to create the scallop edges on the Whisper White Cardstock. I think this was my first time using this edge punch on 2 edges like this with a piece of cardstock in the middle… a little different!

WHAT TO ORDER:

Starring You Stamp Set (111696 or FREE During SAB!), Pumpkin Pie Cardstock (105117), Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink (105216), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Pumpkin Pie 1 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (115616), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Wide Oval Punch (112082) and 1/16" Circle Punch (101227)

TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS ONLINE 24/7 CLICK HERE!

Don't Forget!

• To sign up for the Sweet Pea Scrapbooking Class! Click Here for more details! Deadline was Friday but I have ONE Free Spot!
  
• To order your March Card Kit of the Month! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To Sign Up for the Spring Card Class! Click Here for more details!!
  
• To Sign Up for our Spring Stamping Retreat Weekend!! Click Here for more details!
• To place your qualifying orders to earn FREE Stamp Sets, it's Sale-A-Bration!! Click Here for more details!