Monday, September 15, 2008

Sharing What I LOVE 24/7!


WooHoo! You asked and Stampin' Up! heard you! Now you can order from me any time, day or night, through my Demonstrator Business Web Site, http://www.julietupper.stampinup.net/ .

Whether you wake up in the middle of the night with the perfect plan for the perfect project, decide to finally buy those great products you saw demonstrated at your last workshop, or just need to make party invitations with no time for a workshop, it’s no problem! You can simply order from me online!

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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Morning Soft Scalloped Die-cut Card


I just love this beautiful set! It is called Morning Soft. PERFECT for watercoloring with the Watercolor Crayons and Aquapainter!! I used the BIG SHOT Die-Cute Machine to die-cut the Scalloped Envelope Bigz Die and adhered the note card to my gift card base. I flipped the enclosure and highlighted the scoring marks with the White UniBal Gel Pen. This card looks fancy, but the hardest part is just cutting out the flower! And even that is a synch with the Paper Snips!
Project Supplies:
Morning Soft
Baja Breeze CS
Not Quite Navy CS
Whisper White CS
Black StazOn Ink
Watercolor Crayons - Earth Elements
Aquapainter
Big Shot Die Cut Machine
Scallop Envelope Bigz Die
Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon
Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
Sticky Tape
Dimensionals
UniBal White Gel Pen
StazOn Cleaner
Paper Snips

Finally Satisfied vs. Inspiration

I am the type of person who tinkers with things until they are just right, if you haven't already figured that out about me! ;-) I fiddle with my hair, my clothes, my kitchen, my CARDS, my SCRAPBOOKING, my organizing, my BLOG....etc. until they are just so. And, if I am not satisfied, I tend to not share until it is just so. I go through stages of creativity, as I am sure you do, were everything I love the things I am creating and stages where I feel I can't come up with a single thing. I have a type A personality. Man can I be picky! Thankfully, I have my wonderful husband who encourages me and helps me judge my creations. Lately, I have been in one of those places...so please forgive the lack of posting.

As you may have noticed, I have been tinkering with my Blog layout and colors since I started it. I am so relieved to say that I am finally satisfied with it's appearance. My family was in Maine visiting my parents over the weekend. We took a walk at one of my favorite spots...Mackworth Island in Falmouth. [Stay with me here...this is going somewhere.] It is just so serene, beautiful and full of nature, yet not out of the way to get to at all. I love the nature walk, the ocean, the rock climbing and then at the end we always take the kids to the playground in the center of the island. It is FABULOUS! The playground is located at the Baxter School for the Deaf, which resides on the island. The school had planted a garden full of pumpkins, tomatoes, carrots and SUNFLOWERS! [See where I am going?] I got to taking a bunch of pictures of those sunflowers and blue, blue sky and VOILA....inspiration! [Yes, the picture at the top with my title is one I took.] I couldn't wait to get home to tinker yet again with my blog layout. I have to say I am so glad that inspiration hit and I can finally be satisfied with how it looks! I hope you like the new layout and colors.

Let me know what you think by leaving me a comment!

Now to take the inspiration to my crafting.....sooooo exciting! I hope to post something for you soon!

Monday, September 8, 2008

World Card Making Day 5, 5 & 5!

Take part in World Card Making Day and open up a world of possibilities!


Celebrate the creativity of handcrafted cards and the personal connection they forge between friends and family.


Participate with Stampin' Up!® in making and keeping personal connections. Come celebrate with me at my World Card Making Day 5, 5 & 5!


*Bring 5 cards to swap with other participant: Receive card ideas from other stampers! Please use SU! products.


*Bring 5 handmade cards to donate to "the box"! Let's think outside of the box! This special box full of handmade cards will be donated to an assisted living facility close to my heart. Help the residents, who cannot get out to buy a special card, by donating to this box of cards. Help them send loving thoughts to their loved ones!


*Make 5 special cards, too. All supplies and instructions will be prepared and ready for you when you arrive – all you have to do is relax and have fun!


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When: Tuesday, October 7th, 7-9 pm

Where: My house! (4R Deca Circle, Derry)

Cost: $10 (Includes the makings for your five cards, plus envelopes. AND, your fee will be reimbersed with a purchased of $30 or more!)

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NOTE: Space is limited to 10 people and the spots fill up quickly, so sign up right away! Your spot will only be reserved upon receipt of your non-refundable registration fee.

If you are unable to attend that day but still want a pre-cut kit with instructions, you may purchase a Kit-to-Go! You may pick up the kit at your convenience or can have it shipped to your home for $3 more.


**** In addition, from October 4 – 11, you can enjoy 20% off* a variety of fun and colorful Simply Sent® Card Elements and easy-to-use Simply Sent card kits. * See pgs. 176-177 of the Fall-Winter catalog; discount valid October 4-11 only. ****


However you choose to participate, join the world in making a card, and celebrate your unique creativity!


Monday, August 25, 2008

2008 Retired Sets for SALE

Hi there!

I have listed the Retired Sets from my personal collection and posted pictures here:

SALE -- Retired Sets 2008

Check them out and let me know if you have any interest to purchase anything. All sets are 20% - 30% off the original pricing. Shipping is not included.

Happy looking!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Spring Song Scalloped Card -- BIG SHOT!

Soooo, I've been playing with the new Big Shot Die-Cut Machine. OH MY WORD! So slick, quick and easy! It is a blast to use and very simple. You have GOT to try this! You will fall in love with it! Give me a call to set up your demonstration and time to play with the Big Shot.

I used page 102 in the 2008 Stampin' Up! Fall & Winter Catalog to give me inspiration for this card. I changed the layout a bit and used the scallop instead of the circle. I just love the softeness of the So Saffron cardstock, Designer Series Paper and Poly-twill Ribbon combined with the big die-cut Scallop.

Enjoy!

Project Supplies:
Spring Song Stamp Set
So Saffron CS
Confetti Cream CS
So Saffron DSP
StazOn -Jet Black Ink
Mellow Moss Ink
So Saffron 7/8" Poly-Twill Ribbon
Big Shot Die-Cut Machine
Sizzix Scallop Circle Die
Water Color Crayons - Earth Elements
Water Color Crayons - Soft Subtles
Water Color Crayons - Rich Regals
Aquapainter
Paper Snips
Dimensionals
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