June is HERE!

I cannot believe we are halfway thru 2010 already...time flies..

School is nearly out- my kids have to go monday a half day and we are DONE!! Then i will be a proud momma of a 5th grader, 2nd grader and a new preschooler this fall!!!

Lots of plans this summer..probably some summer dance camps for my girly girl- my oldest son will be taking guitar and hopefully some summer classes (colllege for kids). My youngest will be starting swim lessons this year and in august my husband and i signed up to go to church camp with the kids!!

Now- some stamping news:

My stamp club is done with this session in August- so far we are having lots of fun! We have made several projects using new techniques each month..last month was "Fun with reinkers"
June's class will be on the 29th.

If you are interested in stamp club- please let me know!! I can get you the information and put you on a list for the next session!!

New Catalog news!!
I have my copy of the new Stampin' Up catalog!!!! WOW!!
There are so many great things in there~ i cannot WAIT to get my hands on them!!
New colors-new stamp sets- new accessories...so much fun!!

The current catalog will be expired at the end of June- there are several sets that are retiring...
Here's a list of names- these are in page order as found in the current catalog..


Country Morning
Love Bug
Out of the Box
Holiday Best
Of the Earth
Christmas Punch
Wings of Friendship
Admit It
Asian Artistry
Kind & Caring Thoughts
The More the Merrier
Lovely Flowers Bundle
Halloween Frights
Scary Skeleton
Tasty Sweet
Eat, Drink & Be Scary
All Hallow's Eve
Spotlight on Christmas
Two Cool Dudes
Holly, Jolly Christmas, A
Holy Triptych
Season of Simple Grace
Shellebrate
Yipee Kiyay Holiday
Holiday Blitz
Happy Heart, A
Whoo's Your Valentine?
You & Moi
Eight Great Greetings
Together Forever
Ever After
Special Blessing
Close As a Memory
Kind Word, A
Refuge and Strength
Humor in High Heels
Voilà
Voilà to Go
Owl Together Now
Animal Crackers
Best Wishes & More
Enjoy Every Moment
Welcome Home
Bitty Birthday
It's a Stretch
Hoppy for You
Pirate Time
Captain Personalized Name Stamp
Princess Time
Princess Personalized Name Stamp
Nursery Necessities
Cute & Cuddly
Just Baseball
Just Football
Sporting
Just Basketball
Just Riding
Just Soccer
Just Surfing
Just Tennis
Just Jawing
Crazy Cool
Made 2 Last
Bloomin' Beautiful
Rose Is a Rose, A
Bella's Bloom
Spring Song
Eastern Influences
Embrace Life
Bird on a Branch
Beautiful Thing, A
Garden Whimsy
Le Jardin Botanique
Good Friend
I Heart Lists
Framed with Love
Little Flowers
Stem Sayings
Game Night
Card Games
True Friend
Wanted
Boho Backgrounds
Park Avenue Patterns
Gallery
Certified
Four Square
Only Ovals
Totally Tabs
One of a Kind
Cute Cues
Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Sprinkles
Classifieds
Boho Blooms
Gratuitous Graffiti
It's a Plan
Très Chic
Little Birthday Cheer, A
Once Upon a Time
Warm Words
Happy Everything
Let the Fun Begin
Celebrate Everything
Think Happy Thoughts
Introducing
Please Come
Mark the Date
Taffy Alphabet
Taffy Numbers
Jumbo Outline Alphabet
Perfect Chemistry
Wild West Alphabet
Starring You
Thankful Thinking
Wow Flowers
Merriment
Simply Thanks
Tag Tree
Little Boo
Very Thankful

get them before they are GONE!!!!

Have a great day!!

XL 2 STEP BIRD PUNCH CLASS

Hello everyone! Its a BEAUTIFUL DAY here finally!!! The snow is melting, the sun is shining and it feels so warm!! I didn't have to wear a coat today!!

I can't wait for spring to arrive in full force!! Its been a long SNOWY winter and I am soooo ready to break out the shorts and sandals!! I LOVE sandals..I don't wear regular shoes all summer..my feet are usually super tan by Fall!! LOL

Anyway~I am doing a new class-found a great online resource (Class in a Flash) that does some class planners so i am trying one!! When i saw this class i was really excited to try it out because it involved great new ways to use the XL Bird Punch! That punch is GREAT!! I have reached for it so many times over the last few weeks that i have had it.

This class will feature 10 cards- 2 of each design- for 15.00.

These are all occassion cards- so there will be lots of uses for them!!

If you are interested in signing up for the class- it will be Tuesday evening March 16th at 7pm

RSVP by March 15th please!! I can take 6 people for the first class and if there is more interest we will do a 2nd class..

Here are my samples (based on the class planner):

Have a great DAY!

Sara

SaleABration and Feb. Stamp Club!

Hi everyone!

Just one more month for Stampin' UP's SAB!! The best sale EVAH! For every 50.00 in products you purchase- you get to pick a free set from the Sale catalog...and its UNLIMITED!!! WAHOO! :)

I have quite a few of the freebie sets already! I LOVE that Stampin' UP included some of the regular catalog sets as SAB picks this time!

Also- great time to sign on as a demonstrator if that's something you are interested in! The starter kit is on sale for 169.00 right now!

It includes everything you need to get started!! Please email leave a comment with your email if this is something you would like to hear more about!!

February Stamp Club

My stamp club met the 27th and we did two samples with chalks. We used Stampin' Up's "Stampin Pastels"

These are a great tool to add to any stamper's collection!

I personally had not used the pastels very much until i ordered them. I started practicing and i was impressed with the results!

My stamp club seemed to enjoy the new technique as well! Here are some samples we did:

This first card we used So Saffron, Rose Red and Whisper White Cardstock- We stamped the images from UPSY DAISY in Versamark and then tapped on the Stampin Pastels. I think it turned out pretty cute! :D

This second card we did the Chalkboard technique. We stamped the image in Whisper White Craft Ink and tapped on the Stampin Pastels. We used the Top Note die with this card- an exclusive die for our Big Shot machine.

Have a great DAY! :)

Sara

Stampiness!! Happiness with ink!

Woohoo! Got a new shipment today from Mr Brown- aka UPS man...

Okay- so the vast majority doesn't actually BELONG to me- but its fun to go through and bag up for my customers! :)

I decided to get the Stampin' Pastels to start using. I have used them in the past (before becoming a demo) but really don't have MUCH experience with them...so i will be doing that as a technique class soon!!

Caidee-(4 yr old i sit for)- got into some of my stuff today and stamped the table with

Tote-ally Tess! I had to laugh- her fingers are all black...my fault! I left the lid off the ink! OOPS!

My table and some cardstock that she decorated...

Stamp something Pretty!! (Caidee did!) LOL

~Sara

Valentine's Treat Class

Valentine's Day is fast approaching! Be ready with some cute and creative handmade gifts!

Thursday and Friday (Feb 4th and 5th) at 7:00pm- i will be holding a class each night to make the treat boxes shown below! We will also be making 2 valentine's cards to go along with your treat boxes!

Cost is 10.00

Please RSVP to dsshepherd@roadrunner.com

The first project is a small box made from the Scallop Envelope Die (Item #113462)
This box will hold a small note card and a Ghirardelli chocolate square. (isn't this a cute box?? Found the inspiration on Julie Davison's blog.

This treat box is also made with the Scallop Envelope Die- 4 of them put together makes a great little box!! To give credit where credit is due: Found this inspiration at stampinpretty.com



Have a great day!! :)
Stamp something pretty!

~Sara

Stampin' UP! Help for Haiti

Stampin' Up! will be setting aside 2.00 from the sale of every I {Heart} Hearts stamp set and donate it to the American Red Cross from now until February 28, 2010.

I {Heart} Hearts – clear-mount (block D recommended) Item #: 118571 $18.95

I {Heart} Hearts – wood-mount Item # 117010 $26.95

See my site www.sarashepherd.stampinup.net to purchase this set or contact me today!

wow...seriously seriously behind on my blog!!

Happy New Year!!

Didn't realize its been FORever since i posted!!

New things:

Stampin Up- Mini Occassions Catalog and SaleABration is happening!! I LOVE Sale-a-Bration!! (SAB for short)

If you haven't heard of it- its a wonderful promotion SU has going on now thru March 31st. For every 50.00 you spend on Stampin' Up! products- you get a free stamp set from the SAB brochure!

GREAT time to order larger items- because you get more bang for your buck!!

I had a SAB Kick Off this weekend and we all had a great time!!

We made this card:

The inspiration for this card came straight from the mini catalog!! Super cute and easy to make! and those envelopes (called Glassine Envelopes) coordinate perfectly!!

Take advantage of SAB to order and get some great freebies!!

Have a great Day!!
Sara

Christmas is in the air!!

Well- the last few days have been pretty busy! I have started working on some Stamp a Stack cards- and projects as well.

This card was a quick and easy one i came up with using the Stampin' Up! Berry Christmas set.

This is a stamped candle we did for my "Gifts of Christmas" class last Saturday. I was really happy with how easy candle stamping was!! This was a new technique for me. Everyone that attended was really excited about this great project! We put the candles in a cello bag and tied witha ribbon and used the Delightful Decorations stamp set/punch to make a tag. Turned out very cute!!

Next event will be next Friday- Nov 20--7pm here at my house. Christmas card stamp a stack.
3 designs- 15 cards for 20.00. RSVP by Nov. 17th please!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sara

Christmas is next MONTH?!

Seriously? What happened to 2009?

WOW! Time to start planning holiday parties, shopping, cards, gifts....such a busy but wonderful time of the year!! I am hearing snowflakes in the forecast! That just adds to the whole feeling of the season...

This week is my "Gifts of Christmas" class. 7pm here at my house...please RSVP as soon as possible if you plan on attending! The cost is 10.00 or free with a paid 25.00 order!

I also have a Stamp A Stack scheduled for the 20th at 7pm. 15 cards- 20.00- taking reservations for that class now!!

Stampin' Up! promotions happening right now:
Hostess Promotion
Dates: September 1-November 30, 2009 Promotion Details:

Host a workshop totaling $250 or more and choose any one item* from the 2009 Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10! *Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio.

Host a workshop of at least $400 and get My Digital Studio for 50 percent off the retail price (retail price: $79.95; promotional price: $39.97) when you use your free hostess dollars!

Keep watching for more updates!
Happy Stamping!
Sara

Gifts of Christmas Stampin Event

I have been working on my Gifts of Christmas class (Nov 5- 7pm!!) and here is one of the projects we will be working on!

These treat bags from Stampin' Up! are a great deal!! 5 boxes for 3.95!! They are cute- nice size and you can embellish all you want! :)

We are also making this cute recipe card/holder to go along with the treat bags..

There's still room in the class if you want to sign up!! Contact me for details~
Sara

Deals of the Week #1

The Stampin' UP! Deal of the Week is BACK!!

This weeks deals:

Week 1 Deals of the Week
109183 Trio Flower punch $10.99
109041 5-Petal Flower punch $10.99
110709 My Way punch $11.99

Check back October 12 for the next deal!!

October 7, 2009

Happy October!!

It sure feels like fall out there today! :) LOVE IT!
Stamp Club will be Staurday Oct. 17 here at the house- potluck!!
Bring some good food and a friend! 6pm.

Taking spots for my November 5th class- "Gifts of Christmas" we will be making three projects-cost for the class is 10.00 or free with a 25.00 order!

Sign up now!!

Happy Stamping!!
Sara

Thinking ahead for the Holidays~

Happy Fall and Happy Birthday to my husband today!!

I sat down last night and put together a calendar of upcoming stamping events and classes i will be having..here's the list...

Upcoming
Stamp
Class Dates!

September 26- 6pm- Stamp Club at my house

October 3 is world card making day AND my birthday! (how appropriate is that??!!)

October 17th- Last Stamp Club of the year and potluck!! Bring some food and friends! It will be FUN!

November 1st (Sunday) 4pm- I am going to host a Christmas gift idea/cards class for 10.00 or free with 25.00 purchase! (pics to follow!) I will take 10 for this class and if I get more interest I will schedule a 2nd date. I will also have Christmas Wish lists available for guests to fill out and take to family members/husbands/friends for gift ideas!! I will wrap the gift for free~!

November 20- Christmas Stamp A Stack!! 7:00pm 15 cards (3 designs- 5 of each) 20.00

November 21st- Vendor fair at the Geib Center in Dover- 12-4 Stop in and check it out!! I will be set up with lots of premade cards and Fall/Thanksgiving/Christmas items!

November 26th Happy Thanksgiving!

December 1st- Ladies Night Out 7-9 pm at the Christ United Methodist Church- Newcomerstown- Do NOT miss this!!!!! Door prizes every 15 mins, 3 overnight stays as grand prizes! It’s a GREAT event!!!
**December is open for Stamp A Stacks- call/email me and get a date on my calendar if you want to host your own!! You can use my house if you want!!**

Sara Shepherd
dsshepherd@att.net

Stampin Up Cincinnati Regional Convention- 2009

We're back from the Regionals!! Sherry and I left Friday night- drove to Cincinnati and stayed the night- got up early the next day- swaps in hand- and went to the regional convention!

This was a new experience for both of us- so when we got there- we signed in and received our packet with our new stamp set- YAY! and all the materials we needed to make 6 projects.

We had stamping time throughout the day- swapped out cards with other demos- that was fun!! We both got lots of new ideas! There's a lot of talent out there!

We had a boxed lunch and got to meet Shelli Gardner- the CEO of Stampin' UP!

She was very nice! :)

There were boards set up with samples of cards from demos- that was neat- we took lots of pics!

It was a long day and we ended up slightly lost in a ghetto-looking part of Cincy on the way home- but we made it back safely!!

Enjoy the pictures!! I hope we will have the opportunity to go again sometime!

09-09-09

Interesting date today!!

I tried to think of something fun to do in honor of the date- but nothing came to mind..

ANyway~the mini is out and if you are a regular customer of mine- you should have it by now!

This Saturday is the Stampin' Up! Regional conference in Cincinnati- REALLY excited to be going to that..working on some last minute swaps right now.

Nothing like planning ahead! LOL

I think i updated all the current info about the specials happening right now in my last post. Planning to start the Christmas Stamp A Stacks soon!!

Email me for more info!!

~sara

September 1, 2009

Today's the day!! The Stampin' UP! Holiday Mini goes live today! Please feel free to contact me about classes/stamp a stacks or orders!! Its time to start thinking holidays!
Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before we know it and you want to make certain you have the supplies you need to create awesome projects, cards and scrapbook pages of all those special events!

Sweet Rewards Hostess Promotion
Earn even more free products with our limited-time hostess offer! From September 1-November 30, host a $250 Stampin' Up! workshop, and choose any one item* from the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog for just $10! *Offer excludes hostess sets and My Digital Studio
Choose from our award-winning stamps, beautiful new Simply Adorned jewelry, exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop products, or latest dies for the Sizzix Big Shot. With so much to choose from, you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop! To see these products please stop by my business website. www.sarashepherd.stampinup.net

Have a great day!!

Unrelated to stamping- but it's FUNNY!!

My sister is a manager at Ruby Tuesday's and was asked to make some training videos- so she did that and then decided to make a music video about their new lobster tails on the menu...
so- this is my sister- (in the black) and her friend. The friend wrote the lyrics- which are actually pretty funny!!

so here's the you-tube link...check them out!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLo7fbrwzJ0

Just For Kids Promotion

Dates: August 1-31, 2009
Promotion Details:
Spend $35 on stamp sets from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (pages 74-90) and receive a FREE package of Designer buttons--a $7.95 value! Eligible buttons are listed below.
Playground Designer buttons Item # 116313
Sherbet Designer buttons Item # 116312
Button Latte Designer buttons Item # 114313

Ideas just for Kids!

Below are just a few of Stampin' Up!'s fabulous kid-friendly products!

pgs 74-90 Growing Up stamp sets
Item # 115679 Pg. 163 Storybook Specialty Designer Series paper $11.95

Item #115700 Pg..164 Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' $19.95

Item #115699 Pg.165 Cool Kids Simply Scrappin' $19.95
Item #115725 Pg.176 So Cool Rub-Ons $11.95
Item #Various Pg. 204-205 Stampin' Around wheels Prices Vary

Contact me today or visit my business website to purchase these great items!

Happy Stamping!

Sara

August News!

Hello again! I am back from my vacation in Charlotte!! Had a great time with Jill (my upline) and my best friend Heather.

August is always a fun time- starting with the back to school shopping, open houses, and preparing to send the kiddos back to school.

August stamp club meets on the 22nd at 6pm!!

Pictures of the projects will be posted later~
Happy Stampin!
Sara

Off we GO!!

My family and I are off to visit friend in North Carolina!! I am so excited to see everyone! I will be staying with my upline (how fun is that?!) and her family..between her kids and mine- we have 8!!! so 4 adults- 8 kids....hmmm...this could be FUN!

I am also visiting with my lifelong friend Heather- while we are there! Can't wait to see her!!

So- no posts this week!! I will be back on Saturday the 8th!

Have a great week!!