Get Well

Good morning!
Since the flu season is in full swing and many are sick- I thought I'd share a get well wishes card. I've been on a bit of a Valentine's Day kick lately so I thought it would be a nice change.

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To make this card, I used all new product!  (with the exception of the card stock).  The DSP is from the Tea for Two pack.  The Oval Framelits were used to create the nesting ovals.  I used the rose stamp from the Oh, Hello stamp set (greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes).  Last but certainly not least is the 5/8" Flower Trim ribbon.  On this card- I cut 3 roses from the ribbon and dyed them with a mixture of 70% rubbing alcohol and 5-6 drops of Island Indigo reinker.  I found it easiest to make the dye mixture into an empty Stampin' Spritz bottle.  The roses took less than 5 minutes to completely dry and they are pretty!  

Do you have any cards, 3D projects or techniques that you would like to see on my blog?  Leave me a comment or send me an email!  

Happy Friday!

Mojo277

Ok!  So it's not Monday but I did make a card using the Mojo Monday 277 sketch challenge.  I really liked the sketch this week.  It's a versatile layout which can be used for many different cards.  I'm thinking it's the perfect layout for a birthday card or a wedding card.  I chose to make mine a Valentine.

What do you think?  Do you use sketch challenges to help you come up with ideas for your cards?

Remember- it's Sale-A-Bration and YOU get the rewards!  Have questions?  I have answers!  Call or email!

Sale-A-Bration!!!

That's right ladies and gentlemen!  It's that time of the year again!  This year is Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary and there are a LOT of fabulous deals!  From today Jan. 22nd through March 22nd- for every $50 you spend- you can choose any one item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog!  Spend $150 and receive 3 Sale-A-Bration items, a package of Silver Glimmer paper AND receive hostess benefits!  When you host a $400 workshop- you will receive 8 Sale-A-Bration items, hostess benefits and a special hostess bundle which contains the Madison Avenue Stamp set (clear or wood mount), Sycamore Street DSP, and the Sycamore Street Ribbon and Button pack.  Now is a great time to host a workshop or private class!  Please call or email for my available dates!

Thinking about becoming a demonstrator?  Everyone who joins Stampin' Up! joins for a different reason.  Some want the 20% discount and the ability to preorder new merchandise, others want to make a make it a business, and some even just want to get the starter kit because it's a GREAT deal!  Whatever YOUR reason is- now is the time!  The starter kit is only $99 AND because it's Sale-A-Bration you get to choose $158.50 in merchandise for your kit!  The products that come in your starter kit are completely up to you!  You get to choose what you want!  There is also no shipping charge on the kit!  If you're interested in becoming a demo for any reason let me know!!!  I will answer any questions and address any concerns you may have!  I would love to have you on my team!

Sale-A-Bration products brochure  

2013 Spring Catalog

Click the links below the Brochure/Catalog pictures to access the contents.  Have a great day!

Raccoon Valentine Treat box CASE

OMG! I have the cutest Valentine's Day treat box to share with you today. (I'm caseing the idea from Kimberly) It's a paper piecing made by using several punches and dies. Normally I'm not a huge fan of paper piecing as my projects don't usually come out like I want them to. Today must have been my lucky day! Isn't he just the sweetest?

Spring Bouquet

Good Afternoon!
Since I've finally had a few moments to catch up I started working on another floral arrangement.  This one is more of a spring/summer bouquet.  It's created from another tutorial from Leigha Rock (diaryoftwocraftygirls.blogspot.com).  I love this arrangement simply because it's soft and beautiful.  The roses and other flowers are very life-like.  Yes, these bouquet's are easy to make!  I know that they look difficult but I promise that they are not!  If I can do it- so can you!

I also have a question to ask today.  I'm originally from the Whitesville, NY area and lately I've been noticing that there are several visitors each day from the Coudersport, PA/Elmira, NY/Woodhull, NY/Wellsville, NY area.  Would anyone be interested in a class?  I'd be happy to come in and visit my parents AND teach a Stampin' Up! Class.  I just wanted to see if there was an interest before I commit to doing so.  I'd love to hear what you have to say!  Please either comment here on my blog or send me an email (dani.dziama@gmail.com).  I'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter- what kind of class, best time for you, etc...
Happy Saturday and thanks for checking in!

A quick update...

I wanted to stop by and let you all know that yes- I'm around and making beautiful things to share with you.  I have been in Buffalo the past week helping my in-laws.  My father in law took a nasty tumble down a flight of stairs last Friday night and had to spend a few days in the hospital.  He is pretty beat up and has 17 staples in his head but fortunately he will be fine.  On Tuesday my mother in law had to have knee surgery and since my father in law was in the hospital- my husband and I went in to help them out for a few days until they could take care of themselves.  Thankfully my in-laws are recovering nicely and we could finally come home.  It has been a long week.  I will have some things to share with you tomorrow afternoon.  My daughter is having her wisdom teeth removed tomorrow morning so I will be at her surgery in the morning.  I sincerely hope things slow down as I don't know how much more I can take.  I miss stamping and my work is really piling up!
I hope you all have a fabulous evening and I will see you all back here tomorrow!

Newsflash and a promotion!

Good Afternoon!
I just wanted to share some exciting news with you all today!  Stampin' Up! is now offering a monthly subscription called "Paper Pumpkin".  What exactly is Paper Pumpkin?  Here are the details!

I'm Paper Pumpkin . . .

I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun.

I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:

All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone can enjoy!

Here are a few more details:

• Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)
• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
• Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape.
• We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.  
• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.)
• A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)
• There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.

Interested in signing up?  Visit www.mypaperpumpkin.com today!  

As a special promotion from Dani's Thoughtful Corner- if you sign up by 1/31/2013 (and list me as your Demonstrator) I will send you a FREE roll of SNAIL adheisive which you can use to complete your projects!  Just send me an email at dani.dziama@gmail.com and let me know that you've joined. I will verify with my report and send your adhesive out to you so you will have it in time to use with your new kit!  If you have any questions- please call (734) 497-8521 or email me.

Have a fabulous weekend!!!