Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Feedback = Blog Candy

H Stampers,

I'm trying to do some scheduling, shifting, sorting...etc of my clubs, and I need your feedback. Tell me what you are most interested in. For example: do you prefer a monthly stamp club with a minimum required order, or would you be more interested in doing an occasional class instead. What types of classes are you interested in? Cardmaking, scrapbooking, home decor...etc. If you're a demonstrator out there, let me know what works best for you.

Just post a comment here, or shoot me an email and let me know what you prefer, and I'll draw a winner for a prize on Monday.

Have a splendid weekend!

Happy Stampin'
~Beth

Monday, July 6, 2009

Stampin' Up! Big Shot

Stampin Addicts dot com has tons of ideas using the Stampin' Up! Big Shot and is giving away a Big Shot Die Pack as part of the Stampin’ Up! summer celebration. To enter, all you have to do is write about it. This is my entry. Now give me my dies.





Ok, seriously...Stampin' Addicts is a great way to get tons of inspiration and ideas. While I'm fairly new to that site myself, I very much enjoy seeing the talent of all these fabulous stampers! Why not click over there and check it out! http://www.stampinaddicts.com/

Have a Great Day!

~Beth

Saturday, July 4, 2009

The Fourth of July

Happy Fourth of July everyone!

In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.

The Declaration of Independence is more than just a piece of paper. It is a symbol of our country's independence and commitment to certain ideas. A symbol is something that stands for something else. Most people can look at a certain little "swoosh" and know that it stands for "Nike." Well, the signers of the Declaration of Independence wanted the citizens of the United States to have a document that spelled out what was important to our leaders and citizens. They wanted us to be able to look at the Declaration of Independence and immediately think of the goals we should always be working for, and about the people who have fought so hard to make these ideas possible.

Thanks so much for humoring me. I have always been a VERY patriotic person, and am proud of the independence we have in this Great USA! I love our flag, and have been known to stand up and place my hand over my heart during the national anthem while watching NASCAR. Here are a few "fun facts" about July 4. Enjoy!


2.5 million
In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation.
Source: Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970 <http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/statab.html>

304 million
The nation’s population on this July Fourth.
Source: Population clock <http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html>

30--Number of places nationwide with "liberty" in their name. The most populous one is Liberty, Missouri (26,232). Iowa has more of these places than any other state: four (Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty and West Liberty).

Eleven places have "independence" in their name. The most populous of these is Independence, Missouri, with 113,288 residents.

Over an estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed today. That's roughly 1 dog for every two people in the U.S

Over $211 million has been spent on the importation of fireworks from China.

The first 4th of July party held at the White House was in 1801.


Have a Great Weekend everybody, and a Very Safe and Happy 4th of July!

~Beth



Wednesday, July 1, 2009

It's Time to Order...

from the BRAND NEW Stampin' Up! catalog! This baby is HOT. It has tons of awesome new stamp sets and accessories, and you will definitely want to get your hands on a copy! I have placed a link to it on the left side of the page here. Just click on it and shop away.

There are also some awesome specials going on right now.
For the next several weeks, Stampin' Up! will offer a "Deal of the Week". This week, it is the Scallop Edge Punch for $10.99. That's a $5 discount! You could go to Subway and get a footlong with your savings!! What a deal!

There is also a fantastic Country Living Promotion right now. You might remember the one offered last fall. This special is equally as awesome! Check it out...it includes:

The exclusive Country Living Summer Cookout Kit includes the following products:

  • 8 die-cut table tents (2 each of 4 colors)
  • Die-cut components, bamboo skewers, and envelopes to create 8 shish kabob invitations
  • 12 die-cut coasters (3 each of 4 colors)
  • 16 die-cut tags (4 each of 4 colors)
  • 24 12" x 12" printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors)
  • 4 printed recipe cards
  • 5 yards linen thread
  • Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Spot
  • Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Spot
  • Dig In stamp set (item number 116700)
The item # of this kit is (item 118070). This is available for $24.95.

I'm sorry I cant show it to you. You know that computer issue I've been having...or maybe it's my own lack of knowledge...but I cant get a picture of the flyer to show you here. But...I do have a fold to show you one way to use the kit. The wonderful Shelli Gardner showed us this on her blog so I "borrowed" it to share with you. It's a blitz box, and will work wonderful to hold chips, sandwiches or whatever you need for your Summer Picnic!






Make sure you give me a buzz if you need a catalog, or to place an order. I'm working on a project to go along with the new catalog if you're in my stamp club. If you're not, and want to be, just drop me a line and let me know.

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a Great day!
~Beth