Earn a Free Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray Project Kit

Good Morning, Stampers!

You read that right! When you join my team, The RubberFUNatics, in August, you will get the Howl-o-ween Printer's Tray project kit FREE! In addition to the Howl-o-ween kit, you will also receive $125 worth of products of YOUR CHOICE for ONLY $99 (FREE SHIPPING, TOO!) That is a savings of over $35!

The kit includes everything you see here!

(Your choice of wood or clear-mount stamps!)

Join my team HERE in (5) simple steps

Contact me for more information at rubberfunatics@att.net

Happy Stampin'!

~Melissa

August Framed Art

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have the August Framed Art to share with you this morning! It is inspired from a class that was offered at the Stampin' Up! Convention last week featuring Designer Papers & patterns. I have also added a little My Digital Studio, embossing, die cuts and stamps to the piece as well.

I am offering this as a class or kit for $10 without the frame or $15 including the frame. Contact me to reserve yours!

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Time is running out...

Good Morning, Stampers!

There are ONLY 2 days left to get your REASON TO SMILE stamp set for ONLY $5! This stamp set will not be offered again so be sure to get yours before it is gone for good! Just place a minimum order of $50 (before tax, s & h). That's it!

 Here is a cute little treat box made with the Reason to Smile Stamp set. The little peek-a-boo window is stamped in Whisper White Stazon ink for added detail - so cute!

ORDER HERE for preferred pricing!

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

FREE STAMP Day!

Good Morning, Stampers!

This past week I hosted my FREE STAMP day! It is a day I set aside each month where I open my house to those would like to come and stamp FREE! I plan a project (or two) made exclusively for the special day. It is my way of thanking my customers for their business on a monthly basis!

For my project this month, I had all of the supplies ready for everyone to make the beautiful Holiday ornaments from the NEW Holiday Mini Catalog! I thought it would be fun for them to try them out in different colors. I think they turned out great - each color is just beautiful!

Here is my original in Soft Suede - I am loving the browns!

Sally and Millie had theirs in Bashful Blue ink - just like a snowflake!

Gail, Kathy and Nancy's are in Lucky Limeade - Very Festive!

Then there is Shirley, Who didn't want to be in picture - lol! Gotcha Shirley! Hers is beautuful in Cherry Cobbler!

And finally, Linda and Arlene's in Cherry Cobbler, too! (I'll get their picture someday!)

EMAIL ME DIRECTLY FOR INSTRUCTIONS rubberfunatics@att.net

Join me every 3rd Thursday of the Month at 10am for my FREE STAMP Day! Next date is August 16th!

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Fast & Fabulous Friday!

Good Morning, Stampers!
It is FRIDAY! I have a Fast & Fabulous card to share with you today using a sneek peek stamp set from the NEW Holiday Mini Catalog! The stamp set is called Affection Collection (w127946-c127949) and can be found on page 35.

I have to admit that this stamp set was not a top choice for me when I first saw it. However, after receiving it at Convention last week and playing around with it a little bit, it is quickly becoming a favorite of mine!

Directions:

1. Stamp the large label medallion image in Early Espresso ink.
2. Ink up the oval image in Melon Mambo. Stamp off twice and then stamp on top of the medallion.
3. Stamp the "friendModern Label punch.
4. Adhere the label to the card using dimensionals.
5. Punch a 5" strip of Melon Mambo cardstock using the Scallop Trim Border punch.
6. Adhere to the card front.
7. Run a thin line of Multipurpose Liquid glue alone the top of the border and add some Champagne Glass Glitter.
8. Stamp the "always" sentiment in Early Espresso ink.
9. Add (2) small pearls to the label.

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC 211

Good Morning, Stampers!

It is hard to believe that this is the last Sketch Challenge for the Create with Connie and Mary New Catalog Edition... Where did the time go??

This final sketch challenge is a fun one! I needed a baby card for a dear friend and knew that this sketch would be perfect. I wanted just a little "frill" and the embossed lace does just that!

I started out by embossing (2) strips of So Saffron using the Delicate Designs lace folder. I adhered the two strips to the So Saffron card front. I then attached the Neutrals Polka Dot DSP to the center. On a piece of Whisper White cardstock, I stamped the image from the Two by Two a la carte stamp using Jet Black Stazon ink. I watercolored using a blender pen and So Saffron, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray, Marina Mist and Pumpkin Pie inks. I finished the card by mounting the stamped image to a Whisper White Scallop Circle using dimensionals. I added (3) little flowers from the Itty Bitty Shapes in Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray & So Saffron and topped them each with a little pearl.
The senitment is from the Itty Bitty Banners stamp set stamped in Jet Black Staz On and cut with the coordinating Bitty Banners Framelits.

Supplies:

Stamps: Two By Two (126788 - $8.95), Itty Bitty Banners (w126255 $15.95 - c126257 $11.95)

Ink: So Saffron, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip, Basic Gray, Pumpkin Pie, Marina Mist, Jet Black Stazon

Paper: Whisper White, So Saffron, Neutrals DSP (117157 $21.95)

Accessories: Delicate Designs embossing folders, Blender Pens, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Bitty Banners Framelits, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Scallop Circle punch, Circle punch.

Head on over to Create with Connie and Mary to see what the rest of the Designers have created for you today! Be sure to play along with the sketch challenge for a chance to win!

Although the New Catalog Edition is completed, the projects are still available for downloading for a year! Get your subscription for access to these incredible projects!

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Holiday Card Class

Hello Stampers!

I have my first of five Holiday Card Classes to share with you! Mark your calendars for the last Monday of the month thru November. Each month will feature (4) new card ideas complete with embellishments in a variety of styles, for just $10. I will have a limited number of kits available, too! Kits will include all of the consumables (no stamping) as well as instructions and photos. Contact me to reserve yours or for more information.

For a list of dates for all of my Events, please check my website HERE

Happy Stampin'!

~Melissa

Wacky Wednesday - Convention Inspired

Good Morning, Stampers!

Today is Wednesday! I am glad to be getting back into my weekly routine of Wacky Wednesday Classes! I sure have missed those smiling faces!! This week, I have created cards that were inspired by the many cards that were on display at Convention. I changed a little bit about each one so that they weren't exact copies - thanks Stampin' Up! for the inspiration!

We meet every Wednesday at 10am thru the Summertime and create (3) cards for only $5 in under an hour! If you are unable to attend the class, I have kits available - contact me directly..

Happy Stampin'!

~Melissa

A HUGE THANK YOU and Carry On....

Good Morning, Stampers!
As you all know, this past week at Convention has been filled with fun, excitement, friends and of course, stamping! One of the things Stampin' Up! does at Convention is recognize the achievements of their Demonstrators by honoring them during Awards night.

This year I was blessed to receive several awards and I am truly grateful to all of you for making that possible! I received awards for Sales and Recruiting as well as earning the Hilton Head Island Getaway trip! I am so thrilled beyond words and I have all of you to thank for that! THANK YOU!!!

To show my appreciation, I am including a special gift - our fun, new STAMPIN' DAZZLING MARKER from the Holiday Mini Catalog for all product orders* placed between now and July 31st!  Your Holiday cards are sure to "WOW" with these fabulous pens!



Simply place a product order* either in my ONLINE STORE or directly thru me and I will include a Stampin' Dazzling Marker in the color of your choice! That's it! (Note: Dazzling Marker will arrive separately for online orders and will be included in all orders on/after August 1st). THANKS AGAIN!!

(*Orders do not include kits or orders placed before July 24th)

Now Carry On....

On June 14, the discovery of legal issues with the Carry On Hostess Stamp Set (w126645 - c126647) resulted in our turning the set off. Our legal department has since reviewed these issues, and starting today this set is available for ordering again. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. You can find this stamp set in the Hostess Benefits section on page 203 of the Annual Catalog...ORDER ON!!

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Goodies, Give-A-Ways & Swaps - OH MY!

Good Morning, Stampers!
I arrived home safely after an AMAZING time in beautiful Salt Lake City! I finally unpacked and it looks like a natural disaster hit! lol!

Today, I thought I would share with you all of the FREE GIFTS I received throughout the week! Stampin' Up! is SO generous!

Isn't this amazing? WELL OVER $150 in products!! Join my team and plan now to celebrate with me next year in Salt Lake City! It will be Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary so it will definitely be something to remember!

Join my team and join the fun HERE!

I have more swaps to share with you, too!

The first swap is a special swap amoung our RubberFUNatics/Dazzling Divas stamp groups. We create a special, one-of-a-kind gift for each other. This is my swap:

It is an interchangeable necklace made with Timeless Portrait fabric (122337 $9.95), Victoria Crochet Trim (118481 $9.95) and Pearl Basic Jewels (125577 $4.95).

What You Need:

* 3" x 20" piece of fabric or extra wide ribbon
* Sewing machine (can also be done by hand)
* Necklace chain
* Safety Pin
* Embellishments
* Hot Glue Gun (if desired)

Directions:
1. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise.

2. Leave a long strand of thread at the beginning (no backstitching) and run it thru the sewing machine (or hand stitch) with a large running stitch. Leave another long strand at the end (no back stitching).

3. Pull the long threads together to create a ruffle. Once at the desired length, tie a knot in the threads at each end.

4. Put a safety pin on one end of the chain and pull it thru the fabric.

5. Add embellishments if desired. Sew/hot glue

Order the supplies HERE

Here is another swap I created for general swapping. It features the NEW stamp set called Perfectly Preserved (w126690 $28.95 - c126692 $20.95) and the Lacy Brocade embossing folder (127819 $7.95) from the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog!

                                           

If you would like a copy of the NEW Holiday 2012 Mini Catalog,

contact me at rubberfunatics@att.net

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for more Convention and Swap photos!

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Convention 2012 Lip Dub!

Hello Stampers!

Take a listen at the Convention 2012 theme song "I AM"... So catchy!! This is the Stampin' Up! Home Office and the employees...



Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Convention Photos and Announcements

Good Morning, Stampers!

As you read this, I am on my way back home from Salt Lake City after 4 fun-filled days at the Stampin' Up! Convention!

WOW, What a fabulous time I had!!! Every year they out-do themselves - It was just FANTASTIC! From the make-n-takes to the displays to the FREE GIFTS!! Just incredible!

I have more display samples to share with you today as well as a couple of  announcements, too!

These samples were from an optional class featuring fun ways to use colors & patterns from Designer Series Papers:

Here was a card that was demonstrated using the soon-to-be released My Digital Studio 2! One of the fun things you will be able to do is change up the colors of the digital stamps!

A first this year, Stampin' Up! live-streamed from Convention to make a big announcement:

Here Shelli & Sarah are announcing that the 2014 Grand Vacation will be a Western Carribean Cruise with demonstrators from all over the world! A FIRST!!

And finally, Stampin' Up! announces the 2013 Convention dates! If you are thinking of joining the Stampin' Up! family, now is the time! Stampin' Up! will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary and it will be a convention you will not want to miss!!





Today is the LAST day to take advantage of my Convention Specials, too!

Choose one of the following gifts when you join my team, RubberFUNatics! These items are valued at up to $40!

AND choose a FREE roll of 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon when you place an order of $50 or more! (in additon to the July promotion - A Reason to Smile)

Join my team HERE

Order in my Online Store HERE



I will share lots more Convention Highlights with you in the coming days!

Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Create with Connie & Mary Saturday Challenge NC-5

Good Morning, Stampers!

Today we are winding up our last week of the Create with Connie and Mary New Catalog Edition. I can't believe it has been 5 weeks since we first started! Boy, how time flies! There have been some truly amazing projects from this edition, don't you think?!

This past week had been so much fun as it is Designer's Choice week! We have focused on new catalog stamp sets that we did not use during the New Catalog Edition along with the sketch below. I chose one of my new super-favorite sets called Postage Due from page 108 of the catalog.

Have you seen this stamp set? It is gorgeous!

 

I started with a piece of 8 1/2 x11" cardstock and cut it in half lengthwise. I folded the card in half and using Basic Gray ink, I stamped the card base by first stamping off the ink. Then I took a piece of Basic Gray cardstock and embossed it using the Delicate Designs embossing folder cut and adhered it to the card front. Using the Finishing Touches edgelit, I cut a piece of So Saffron cardstock and adhered it to the card front. Stamp the (3) postage images in Basic Gray and So Saffron ink. Wrap a piece of Whisper White ribbon and tie in a bow.Punch using the postage punch and adhered the pieces to the card front using dimensionals.

For the flower, I punched (2) flowers from the Bojo Blossoms punch and So Saffron cardstock. After scrunching the flowers, peel the layers apart. Put (4)flower pieces together and secure with a brad. Adhere the flower to the card using a glue dot.

Even though we are at the end remember this edition focused on our wonderful NEW catalog so the ideas are good all year as we wrote them AND we keep the edition live for a year after the edition is over so you can come back and get reinspired throughout the year! It is not to late to join! Head on over to Create with Connie and Mary to subscribe!


Supplies:
Stamps: Postage Due
Ink: So Saffron, Basic Black
Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Gray, So Saffron
Accessories: Ribbon, BoHo Blossom Punch, Postage Punch,  Delicate Designs embossing folder, brads, Finishing Touches edgelits


I will be adding MORE Convention highlights soon!
Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Fast & Fabulous Friday from Convention!

Good Morning, Stampers!
What a fantastic first day of Convention 2012! We began the morning with the General Session and a warm welcome from Shelli Gardner herself,  followed by Jason Ryan Dorsey who spoke about the Powers of  Generations. He had us in stitches as he talked about how the different generations effect our Stampin' Up! businesses.

Then we broke out into our classes. I always look forward to the classes and learn new ideas & helpful hints from fellow Demonstrators as well as the Corporate Team Members. I always leave the classes feeling inspired & motivated!

Here are some of the highlights from the first day:

The stage was set & the music playing...

A fun dance to the Convention theme song "I AM". Very catchy! I had it stuck in my head all day!

Shelli with her Convention Welcome...

Convention would not be the same if Shelli didn't do some stamping herself!

Here is the project she demonstrated - SO PRETTY and SO SHELLI!!

Of course prizes are always involved, too! And I won!!

Here is my prize - MDS software, ribbon & Dazzling Details! Yeah ME!

More display boards with samples from the You're Amazing stamp set from page 33.

We finished off the day with Awards! I got to walk across the stage as a winner of the Weekend Get-A-WAY incentive trip to Hilton Head! Afterward, we celebrated in the after-party complete with a DJ & Desserts!

And finally, my Fast & Fabulous Friday project for you!

It is a sneek peek at a fun Halloween stamp called Googly Goohls set in the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog. The finished card size is 3"x3". A great little card to give with a Halloween treat!

Thanks for stopping by today! I will update more convention details soon!

Happy Stampin'!

~Melissa