More Grand Achiever’s Day Treats and Highlights!

I hope you enjoyed yesterday's post — Part 1 of the Grand Achiever's Day highlights! Now it's time for MORE!

Here are some photos of the girls working on their albums. A closer look at the album will be coming soon, because it will be one of the classes available during December's Creative Tuesday!

After all of the stamping, it was time to head outside for dinner! My hubby grilled for us — hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta salad and potato salad – Camp Food!!!

We enjoyed the food around a Campfire : )

And then it was time for Games!!! If there's one thing that's become a ritual – it's CRAZY games…. I make them work hard for their stamps, LOL! But the girls were motivated to bring on the crazies at this event, because at stake were two 6×6 albums and two copies of the "Daring Adventure" stamp set that we used for the pages!

And what was their silly game to earn them?? A Mini Marshmallow competition!!!! They broke into Teams of 4, and started at a cup of Mini Marshmallows…

They had to put a Mini Marshmallow in their nose and run down to the other table….

And blow it out into their cup on the other side!

They had 2 minutes to get as many marshmallows into the cup as they could… and the winner got a FREE Stamp Set or Album!! It was so stinkin' fun (and FUNNY!!!!!)

And then…. it was time for Gourmet 'Smores!!!! I made each of the girls a Gourmet 'Smore Cookbook on My Digital Studio. I printed off all of the pages on Whisper Whisper White Cardstock and put them together with a Binder Ring and some ribbon:

Each of the pages had a different 'Smore recipe!

Here's what the actual MDS JPEGS looked like:

There were 8 recipes, I'm not going to put them all here, but will share a couple!

And the best part??? They all got a FULL 'Smore fixin's buffet with ALL of the options in the recipe book!!!

So they got to make DELICIOUS gourmet 'smores and roast marshmallows around the fire!

And when we had finally had enough 'Smores, it was time to wind down and share our Workshop Horror Stories around the campfire : )

What a BLAST!!!! I just love our Team Events, they are so much fun and the friendships that develop from them are priceless.

And now….. for a VIDEO HIGHLIGHT!

Untitled from Aly Schilling on Vimeo.

YOU can see what it's like to be a part of this active Team of Demonstrators today and receive a FREE BIG SHOT or $100 in product of your choice just for doing so! When you purchase the Starter Kit and get your free gift, you will automatically be eligible for all of our exclusive benefits and perks through March of 2012. If you decide to renew your Demonstratorship during this time, you'll reap the benefits for even longer! Click Here for even more information on our active Team of Heartfelt Stampers – there are many opportunities for both local and long distance Team Members!

Click Here for more information about this special promotion!

Grand Achiever’s Day Favors & Treats!

Hi Everyone! Over the next couple of days, I'm going to share with you the behind the scenes for why I've been SO DARN BUSY lately, and unable to do much extra stamping & blogging!

In September after I return from Founder's Circle (when I'm blessed enough to earn it!), I do an incentive event for my own downline called Grand Achiever's Day! Every year is a different theme.

This year's theme was "THE GRAND STAMP CAMP!" This is going to be a 2 part post…. today I'm going to share with you the favors and gifts!

I used both My Digital Studio (MDS) and "Traditional Stamping" on these projects. I just love how the two can combine!

First, they were invited!!! The invitations went out back in July, but I don't think I ever posted them…. I designed them in My Digital Studio — what I did, was design a card front and a card inside, then I saved the pages as a JPEG file. I then brought the JPEG files into a Word Label Template where I could tile them to bring multiples on one sheet. I cut them down to 4" x 5 1/4" so that I could mount them to a regular size card with a little bit of a border. I don't have a photo of the finished card, but here are the MDS JPEGs I used:

Here's what they looked like when I created the tile to print them on a sheet:

For the actual event, the first thing I made were these little 3×3 cards — these were all done with MDS — or at least, the images were. I printed them off on Whisper White Cardstock and mounted them to Cajun Craze Cardstock with Stampin' Dimensionals! I wrote each of the girls a little message inside.

The next thing I did was order a bunch of compasses and typed up a little tag on MDS, punched them out with the Decorative Label Punch and tied them on with Hemp Twine. I did a little "talk" about the North, South, East and West points of our business and asked the girls to keep these to remind them of what direction they're headed.

This goodie was mostly all hand stamped – aren't they super cute!? 'Smore Kits!!! The box was all hand stamped and paper crafted…

Where MDS came in was on the labels for the tops — I wanted the 'Smore image to be smaller than the stamp was, and wasn't really wanting to use my own hand writing — so MDS came to the rescue to help solve both of those problems, yet still coordinate with the rest of the ensemble!

Then there were water bottles! The Belly bands I used "traditional" Well Worn Designer Paper to wrap around, and the labels were done in MDS (this is a MDS exclusive image set!)

I ordered each of the recipients a bag and a hat as a memento of the day:

I tied a flashlight onto each of the bags with some 1 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon.

The hat was inside along with all of their make and take packets for a 6×6 album! And a full pack of Antique Brads!

And here's a look at what each spot at the table looked like all set up with the above:

All set and ready to go for the Achiever's to arrive!!!

MORE highlights and projects from the day coming tomorrow – stay tuned!

YOU can see what it's like to be a part of this active Team of Demonstrators today and receive a FREE BIG SHOT or $100 in product of your choice just for doing so! When you purchase the Starter Kit and get your free gift, you will automatically be eligible for all of our exclusive benefits and perks through March of 2012. If you decide to renew your Demonstratorship during this time, you'll reap the benefits for even longer! Click Here for even more information on our active Team of Heartfelt Stampers – there are many opportunities for both local and long distance Team Members!

Click Here for more information about this special promotion!

Get a FREE Big Shot or $100 in Product of YOUR Choice!

Dates: October 1-31, 2011

THIS IS AMAZING!!!! When I opened up the Demonstrator Site this morning, I had to read and then RE-READ this info just to make sure I wasn't mistaken and it really is FOR REAL!!!!

And it is!!!! For the month of October, you'll get a FREE Big Shot (or up to $100 in free Stampin' Up! products) when you purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit and become a Heartfelt Stamper's Team Member!!! CLICK HERE for more information about our active Team.

This is an awesome opportunity for YOU to "give it a try" and enjoy some special perks and benefits through March 31, 2012.  There's NO obligation to purchase or sell anything further, but you will have the option to renew your Demonstratorship during this time to continue reaping the rewards IF you so choose.

Here are the details of this special offer:

• Purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit during October and receive a Stampin' Up! Sizzix Big Shot Machine or $100 in Stampin' Up! products of your choice from any of our current catalogs (Holiday Mini included!) The value of this kit is$440 and ships FREE (another $44 savings!).
• CLICK HERE to view the Standard Stater Kit Contents.
• CLICK HERE to view the My Digital Studio Starter Kit Contents.
• You can order your Starter Kit online by clicking HERE.  It's super easy, but if you have any questions during the process, just give me a shout!
• Once you order your kit on-line, you will be sent an e-mail with access to the Promotional Product Bonus order type in our Online Order Entry Express System approx. 1 hour after your kit is purchased. You will either enter the item number for the Big Shot (item 113439) or the item numbers for up to $100 in Stampin' Up! products. Products can be chosen from any current catalog and shipping is free!
• Be sure that your free total comes as close as possible to $100 without going over since the Promotional Product Bonus order type will not allow items beyond $100 to be added to the order.
• You will have until November 30, 2011, to redeem your product bonus.

Starter Kit Information

• Promotion applies to the purchase of the Standard or Digital+ Starter Kit.  You may add the Stampin' Memories, Definitely Decorative, or My Digital Studio Software Add-On for the regular add-on price.
• You have the option to substitute a Textured Impressions Embossing Folder ($7.95 or less; see pages 218-219) for the Always Bird Décor Elements (p. 233) that comes standard in the Starter Kit.
• As a Heartfelt Stamper's Team Member, you'll be able to take advantage of all Demonstrator Perks & Privileges IN ADDITION to all of our Team Perks & Privileges through March 31, 2012 (that includes Sale-A-Bration!!). You'll have the opportunity to renew your Demonstratorship during this time, but are under no obligation to do so.

ORDER YOUR KIT AND BECOME A HEARTFELT STAMPER'S TEAM MEMBER TODAY BY CLICKING HERE.

And, there are FOUR SPOTS OPEN at our Annual Stamping Retreat Weekend NEXT WEEKEND – as a New Heartfelt Stamper, you can take one of those spots!  (You can view a video of this weekend HERE!)

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me — 585-360-2667 or alystamps@gmail.com

I hope to have YOU as our newest Heartfelt Stamper!

Give Scrapbooking a Try at our Summer Luau!

A couple of days ago I announced our Catalog Release Party LUAU event coming up on July 8th and 9th.

Today I wanted to share with you a Sneak Peek of the Scrapbook Pages that you can make at this event! Here they are!! We're using LOTS of FRESH, NEW products (YUMMY designer papers!!)

You'll make a total of 3, 12×12 Layouts (3rd page not shown)!

To view the card options and/or for more information on the Catalog Release Party Luau Event, CLICK HERE.

Awesome October Projects!

The Grand Opening of "The Stamp Shoppe" last month was a great success and I'm so excited about our next Stamp Shoppe Hours coming up THIS weekend!

Today, I wanted to share with you just a couple of the Awesome Projects that are in store for you in October!

I hope that you're able to join us this Friday Night or Saturday Morning to join in on all of the fun!

If you missed the e-mail explaining what Stamp Shoppe is or didn't have a chance to watch the video announcement, Click Here to view this Video Announcement Now!

We'll also be making 3 different Christmas cards to start to get in the mood – here's a look at one of those 3 cards (at Card Shoppe, you'll make a total of SIX Cards for just $15 or FREE with a $20 Order!)

I also wanted to show you 1 of the 3 Scrapbook Pages that you'll make if you sign up to attend Scrapbook Shoppe (you can do this in addition to Card Shoppe or instead of Card Shoppe – the choice is yours, you only make what YOU want!) Scrapbook Shoppe is just $20 or FREE with a $25 Order!)

The other BIG BENEFIT of attending Stamp Shoppe is that Stamp Shoppe Attendees will be able to browse a seasonal display table that will be changed EVERY MONTH to feature even MORE great projects! We won't normally share a picture of this table online, but just this once so you can get an idea of what we're talking about, here's a look at the September Display that was Halloween themed! Our October Display with be Fall/Thanksgiving themed.

And here is a picture of some of the September Stamp Shoppe Attendees having a good time, learning some Big Shot tips & tricks!

I hope you can see that Stamp Shoppe is an event you WON'T want to miss! Don't forget to e-mail me to RSVP & save your spot at the table for October's Stamp Shoppe TODAY!

CLICK HERE for more information about Stamp Shoppe!

CLICK HERE to RSVP!

Grand Opening of… The Stamp Shoppe!

I'm thrilled to be able to share with you today an announcement of a BRAND NEW offering that I  know you are just going to love!

To introduce this fabulous new opportunity to you, I've filmed a short video…

Here's a look at just one of the projects in "The Card Shoppe" line up for September!

WHO is the Stamp Shoppe for? – Truly Anyone! Whether you're an experienced stamper or have never stamped in your life, the Stamp Shoppe is for you!

WHAT is the Stamp Shoppe? A chance for you to relax, unwind, enjoy fellowship with other Stampers, browse a themed "Display of the Month" and STAMP at YOUR leisure as you float from station to station at YOUR speed/pace! At Card Shoppe you'll make SIX cards and at Scrapbook Shoppe you'll make THREE 12"x12" Scrapbook Pages. Are you a somewhat speedy stamper? You'll have time to do BOTH if you so choose!

WHEN is Stamp Shoppe? The Stamp Shoppe is open the second Friday and Saturday of every month. Our Grand Opening is on September 10th and 11th! The Stamp Shoppe is open from 6:30 – 9:30 pm on Friday Evenings and from 10 am – 1 pm on Saturday Mornings. If you're coming to just Card Shoppe OR Scrapbooking Shoppe, you can arrive at any time during the first hour of the Shoppe's opening for the day. If you're coming to BOTH Card Shoppe and Scrapbooking Shoppe, you'll want to arrive when Stamp Shoppe first opens so that you have enough time for both! The Stamp Shoppe will have different projects every month, so Friday and Saturday projects are the same on a given month, the two times is so that you can pick the best time that works for you.

WHERE is Stamp Shoppe? Just a mile down the road from my Stamping Studio at Trinity Communion Church, 759 Winona Blvd, Rochester NY 14617 (near Titus and St. Paul Blvd.)

HOW MUCH is Stamp Shoppe? That's the BEST part!

• The Card Shoppe is just $15 for all 6 cards or FREE with a $20 Order placed during Shoppe Hours!
  
• The Scrapbook Shoppe is just $20 for all 3, 12"x12" Scrapbook Pages or FREE with a $25 Order placed during Shoppe Hours!

Want to come to both Shoppes? You can do any combination of the two prices. Pay $35 and come to BOTH. Pace a $45 order and come to both for FREE. Place a $20 order and come to Card Shoppe for FREE and Scrapbook Shoppe for $20…. However YOU want to work it…

WANT MORE FREE cards at the Stamp Shoppe? You've got it! Bring a friend who has never stamped with me before and you'll get to make an entire EXTRA set of cards for FREE! That means that you'll get to make TWELVE cards total – 2 of each design – 1 to keep as a sample and 1 to send! If you're only registered for Scrapbook Shoppe and bring a friend then you'll get to make a set of cards for FREE in addition to your scrapbook pages.

DO I NEED TO PRE-PAY? No! For your convenience, I've waived that requirement as well! But I DO need to know that you're coming and if you're bringing a friend by noon on the Thursday before Stamp Shoppe (so for September 10th and 11th Stamp Shoppes the RSVP deadline is Thursday September 9th at Noon) in order to prepare an accurate number of cut materials. Simply call or e-mail me to reserve your spot at the table!

I can't wait to see YOU at the Stamp Shoppe's Grand Opening on September 10th or 11th! To RSVP now, CLICK HERE!

May Team Time!

The First Thursday of Every Month, we have a Team Time for members of The Heartfelt Stamper's Team of Stampin' Up! Demonstrators!

We had a fabulous time at our May Team Time! We did some recognition, went over upcoming promotions, talked a little bit about the Color Renovation and more!

Then it was on to lots of stamping!! We completed our next Technique Page for our rings and our 3-D project of the month was a Paper Flower on a Stick that you could make a bunch of for an entire bouquet.

Some of the girls working on their technique page…

Kriss Huels was our Team Member presenter this month who taught us how to make Satin Ribbon Roses! Here Kriss is teaching…

Here is the card that Kriss taught us all how to make:

At the Team Time I also received this beautiful card on behalf of everyone who attended retreat weekend along with a Spa Gift Certificate!!!! A big THANK YOU to you fabulous ladies!!! It was so unexpected and so sweet of everyone. Here is the card that they gave me, Team Member Christine Luce made it…

Mark your calendars for JUNE to be at the NEXT First Thursday Team Stamp Time!!!

Thursday June 3rd at 7:00 pm PROMPT – Doors Open at 6:30 pm – at Aly's Stamping Studio, 67 Covington Road, Rochester NY 14617

June's Project Line Up:

• Top Note Technique Page #4!!!
• NEW 3-D Project!!
• Card led by Christine Luce featuring Faux Pansies!