On A Personal Note....

Today was a day filled with lots of emotion. I did my best not to let it show. My oldest, Michael, made the decision to join the US Navy. He will complete his senior year of high school under the delayed entry program. He is scheduled to head to basic training in July of 2009. He will spend 8 weeks at basic training and then head to his A school for 14 weeks where he'll train to be a Navy Corpsman. Upon completion of his A school he can opt to do C school where he will train to be a Navy Corpsman for the Marines & Navy Seals. Mike's ultimate goal is to become one of the elite Navy Seals. I am very proud of my son. Many have asked me how I feel about his decision and my response is this is all in God's hands. He is in control and I will continue to pray for my son but add to my prayers for God to keep him safe and if/when he is deployed to protect him and bring him home safely. I am the proud Mother of a Navy Seaman.



On a side note, Alyssa is so proud of her big brother. She spent the afternoon decorating a cake for her brother. It's kinda hard to see in the picture, but she wrote NAVY in the center of the cake and put an eagle on top of it. She sprinked all kinds of red, white & blue sprinkles on top of the word Navy and the put in a couple of streamers. I don't think the fully understands what Mike joining the Navy means, but what she does know is that she loves him and is very proud of him.

Memory Lane - Convention 2006

Just thought I'd take a walk down memory lane. I still cry when I watch this video. It was the most amazing moment in my Stampin' Up! career.

Pam :-}

7 Days until Stamp Club

I can't beleive there's only 7 more days until Stamp Club. It's still not too late to sign up. There are two spots available. Call or email me if you're not signed up and would like to be. Here are 3 of the 4 cards we'll be making. The 4th card will be made using the new Stampin' Up! Big Shot.

Happy Stamping!!!

Pam :-}

Recipe Book Class - August 26th

Ok...You asked and I listened. I have scheduled a Recipe Book Class for Tuesday, August 26th from 7-9pm at Oakcrest Church of Christ on SW 89th between Penn & Western, classroom 203. The cost for this class is $35. You will get a full package of Designer Series Paper of your choice, a package of Small On Board Book Basics, and a package of On Board Chipboard - OnBoard Essentials. We will make one Recipe Book that night and you will go home with enough supplies to make a 2nd book to give as a gift.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP via email or phone no later than Monday, August 18th.

***Starter Kit Special***

Below are the details for the upcoming promtion to join Stampin' Up! and become a member of the fun and excited Social Inker Team. If you've ever considered being a demonstrator I would love the opportunity to visit with you and go over how it all works. Just call or email me and we can set up a time to have a coffee or soda and go over the program.



$99 Starter Kit Promotion


Dates: August 11-October 11, 2008


Promotion details:
From August 11-October 11, potential recruits will have the option of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator by purchasing one of three special mini Starter Kits* priced at $99.


Stamp-Focused Starter Kit:

109515 Fun & Fast Notes stamp set $30.95
105548 Bold Brights card stock assortment (8-1/2" x 11") $7.95
101179 Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95
100730 Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $7.50




Scrapbook-Focused Starter Kit:

111570 Contempo Alphabet stamp set $40.95
113059 Simply Scrappin' Petal Party $19.95
105212 Pixie Pink Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25




Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit:

111656 Inspired by Nature stamp set $23.95
114088 Décor Elements Chocolate Classic Ff $3.95
114126 Décor Elements Medium Chocolate Long Stem Silhouettes $17.95
114285 Décor Elements Applicator $1.95
111835 Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad $5.25


*Each kit also includes the same business supplies that are found in the standard Starter Kit (the Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit also includes 25 Décor Elements brochures). While all items in the Starter Kits are recommended, a new demonstrator may substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

More Sizzix Samples

Here are some great projects that were showcased at Convention using our exclusive dies. Watch for more info on a Big Shot Club that will help you to purchase the Stampin' Up! Big Shot starter kit over four months.

Decor Elements - Phase 2 Sneak Peak

I am so loving our new Decor Elements. We were given a sneak peak of a few of the new elements that will be part of the 2nd phase of the Decor Element product line. I'm thinking of redoing my daughter's room with the bright & beautiful flowers.