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).

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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!!!

For more details on our Spring Stamping Retreat Weekend Click Here !!!

• 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!