Team Time SWAPS!

One of my favorite things about our Monthly Heartfelt Stamper's Team Times is seeing everyone's fabulous creations in the form of SWAPS! Here are 3 of my favorites from our March Team Time!

Created by Kriss Huels: Kriss used a stamp set called "Elements of Style" from the upcoming Summer Mini Catalog – it's becoming one of my all time favorite sets! Love it!! She paired it beautifully with Bordering Blue, So Saffron, Pretty in Pink and Always Artichoke colors.

Created by Phyl Lyons: I just love the layout that Phyl selected! She achieved the fabulous background with a Wood Grain Texturz Plate in the Big Shot. It's funny because I hardly ever see Bordering Blue used and I used it on my own SWAP, Kriss used it on hers above and Phyl used it on this one! Must be a new trend!

Created by Pam Kane: Another great choice of layout! I love all of the layering that Pam did with Not Quite Navy, So Saffron and Kraft Cardstock. This stamp set is a Level 2 Hostess Exclusive!

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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!

Spring Card Class!

Saturday March 20th
10 am – 1 pm
at The United Methodist Church of Webster in Webster, NY

Non-Refundable Pre-Pay Deadline: March 14th

It may not be acting like Spring weather outside, but with Easter falling on April 4th this year we had better start getting in gear! In this class we will complete 5 cards perfect for Spring. You'll have your choice of greetings – create Easter Cards, Mother's Day Cards or just sentiment-free cards to be sent at any time this spring – the choice is entirely yours!

Here is a peak at what we'll be completing at this class:

The cost of this class is $15 and includes all of the supplies you'll need including adhesive and envelopes.

You can put a check or money order made payable to Aly Schilling in the mail and send it to 67 Covington Rd, Rochester NY 14617. Or, you can pay online now using a safe and secure checkout with your credit/debit card using the link below ($1 transaction fee applied).

Hope you'll join us!

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Are You a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? You can purchase a file containing full colored photos and step by step instructions for this class for just $7. Click the "Buy Now" Link below to do so!

NEW for SU! Demonstrators!

Are you a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? Do you need a little help planning classes for your customers? Maybe you have limited or in a "creative funk". You may already know that I offer many classes available in PDF Format for Demonstrators. These PDF Files contain full colored photos of all of the cards in the class, dimensions, supply lists and step by step instructions for completing all of the cards. When you purchase the file, you have the right to use them for your own personal use or to duplicate for your customers! In the past, all of the files have had my copyright information on them. I am now pleased to offer a New Enhancement to my PDF Files for Demos – GENERIC watermarks!! This means that you can feel even more comfortable making copies of the files for your customers that attend your classes, our purchase card kits from you. Here's a look at the NEW Watermark for PDF Files:

Please Note: This new watermarking style is effective with this Spring Card Class File and all other files moving forward, I am not going back and re-doing any past files.

Check out my Demonstrator Web Store by clicking "For Demos" along the Navigation Bar of my website!

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Don't Forget!

• To Sign Up for our Spring Stamping Retreat Weekend!! Click Here for more details!
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Heart Birthday

My Birthday was back on January 17th, and the best thing about birthdays in the Stamping World is handmade cards!! My mom made me this birthday card, and I just adore it!

ALY'S HELPFUL HINTS:

• Linen is a fantastic way to add a lot of added interest to a card at a very affordable price. It's much cheaper than ribbon, and it ties in a nice bow, as shown here, so much easier! Be sure to add Linen Thread to your next order – you'll use it like crazy!
• Don't get stuck in the rut of sticking to one color family when you're designing. This card uses Ballet Blue from Rich Regals, Old Olive from Earth Elements, and then two of our In Colors – Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry. The In Colors are a FABULOUS way to spruce up any old color combo, giving it a new and fresh look.
• This delightful heart is designed to look a little rustic and worn – don't you love it!? Host a workshop and earn it for FREE! It's one of our Hostess Only Stamp Sets, Out of the Box.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Out of the Box Stamp Set (FREE with $150 workshop or Order!), Well Scripted Stamp Set (117072), Crushed Curry Cardstock (115319), Crushed Curry Classic Ink (115659), Melon Mambo Cardstock (115320), Melon Mambo Classic Ink (115656), Old Olive Classic Ink (102277), Ballet Blue Cardstock (100613), Ballet Blue Classic ink (100907), Old Olive Patterns DSP (112160), Linen Thread (104199), Scallop Border Punch (112091) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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Don't Forget!

• To order your February Card Kit of the Month! Click Here for more details!
  
• To order your 14 Days of Love (Bandit!) Class on the Go! Click Here for more details!
  
• To contact me about registering for the Syracuse, NY Regional Seminar!!
  
• 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!

U Pick 2: Spring Leaf Prints

I had a lot of fun with the 5th U Pick 2 Card! I don't usually work in these colors, but this fabulous "Shades of Spring" Designer Series Paper really pushed me out of my element!

Because this is a U Pick 2 offering, you won't find Aly's Helpful Hints here. BUT, you'll get LOTS of Helpful Hints AND get to make the card yourself when you coordinate a U Pick 2 Private Stamping Class of your own! Click Here for more details.

WHAT TO ORDER:

Kind & Caring Thoughts (Hostess Freebie! 115324), Well Scripted Stamp Set (117072), Shades of Spring DSP (117160), Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon (117289), Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Sahara Sand Classic Ink (105208), Certainly Celery Cardstock (105125), So Saffron Cardstock (105118), Orchid Opulence Cardstock (100969), Orchid Opulence Classic Ink (101859), Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker (100045), Pretty in Pink Cardstock (100459), Certainly Celery 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (109031), Horizontal Slot Punch (105089), Color Spritzer Tool (107066) and Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

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Don't Forget!

• To place your qualifying orders to earn FREE Stamp Sets, it's Sale-A-Bration!! Click Here for more details!
  
• To register for the Valentine's (and more!) Class – Click Here!