New Ribbon Shares

The following Ribbon Shares are now available. 
Please email me with which groups you want. 

RIBBON GROUP  #1  $17.00       
3/8" TAFFETA RIBBON

10 NEW Colors, 2 yards of each color.

Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, Early Espresso and Basic Black.

RIBBON GROUP #2  $28.00     
5/8" SATIN RIBBON

ALL 13 Colors, 3 yards of each color.

Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery, Old Olive, early Espresso and Basic Black.

RIBBON GROUP #3 $13.00    

5/8" SATIN RIBBON  (MINI GROUP - NEW COLORS ONLY)

6 Colors, 3 yards of each color.

Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Early Espresso. 

RIBBON GROUP #4 $11.00        
1/2" POLY STITCHED RIBBON

All 5 NEW IN COLORS, 3 yards each color.

Blushing Bride, Peach Parfait, Poppy Parade, Concord Crush, Pear Pizzaz

RIBBON GROUP #5 $13.50
5/8" GROSGRAIN RIBBON 

8 Colors, 3 yards of each color.

Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink,  Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, and Early Espresso.


 RIBBON GROUP #6  $20.00

1-1/4" STRIPED GROSGRAIN RIBBON

8 Colors, 2 yards of each color.

Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry, Night of Navy, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery and Early Espresso.

Great TIP today...

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Hi Stampers!
At St. George 1/2 day Regional today, Deb Valder was sitting at my table and showed us how she writes the ink color on the INSIDE of the stamp pad so that when it is open, you know which color is which. GENIUS! Why didn't any of us think of that?!? Anywau, wanted to share that with you tonight. Was another great day! We had the regional in the morning and...by the way...thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. I have no clue what I actually said during my presentation but everyone seems to have enjoyed the WOW.

After lunch I took a long nap. Then, this evening we had our Business Share and card swap. Oh MY!! The cards this year are magnificant!! Can't wait to share them with everyone when I get home!

Thanks for your continued support!
Judy

Chantilly Lace!

The coral colored scarfs all "found each other" and made our way into the dining room. We were at the Chantilly Lace table and were each one given a roll of the new lace ribbon. Here is the lovely Joann Wiemers of Madison, AL  This is Joann's 7th Founder's Circle and she has served on the Advisory Board. Later I should be getting a picture of the entire group.

There was a record album and 50's glasses waiting for us at the table. 

Here is Susan Elise Morton from VA and Martha Armstrong sporting their new, hip glasses!

Even Shelli had on her pink glasses!

I caught Bonnie trying to take our picture

We were served Beef Wellington. Notice the detail in the presentation!!

Finally we retired to our rooms to find our "pillow gift."

 What is it??

You will have to wait until I get home because it is new product that cannot be published on the internet until it is released for sale. 

Sorry. 

Then, Thursday, I slept until after 11 a.m., made it downstairs by 1pm. Hung around and chatted with those others who did not go on the Kanab trip. And, of course, went to Best Buy to get the gadget to download my photos onto my computer. Ate cookies, stamped a little, took a nap. And, finally, went to dinner at the Olive Garden with Sherill Graff.  After dinner, I chatted with a bunch of people and finally went to my room to find this lovely "pillow gift." 

What is is??

A simply adorned piece with long chain and bauble. How cool is THAT?!?!?

Till tomorrow, 

Happy Stampin', 

Judy

Founder's Circle 2010

Hi Stampers!!
So sorry it has taken me this long to blog my first (and second) day but, I had no way of getting my photos from my camera to my computer last night. Went out to Best Buy today and got the "fix" for it. So, above you will see the front doors of the hotel when we arrived. Just to prove I got here...

Here I am in front of the hotel. Notice the "halo" around my head. :-)

My door was labeled with an old record "Fabulous" (fifties) is the theme

 Here is my room (all to myself)

And, here is the view from my window.

Going back downstairs, here is the lobby where there was lunch waiting...a sort of buffet. Everyone was just eating and chatting.

Here is Lynsay Mahon with Diana Gibbs

And Tiffany Bauer showing off the candy apples waiting for us.

Of course there were sweets!!

Here are Susan Wood, LeeAnn Greff, Barb Mullikin and Anne Brown working on their SWAPS for Friday night. I am SO fortunate to have mine finished already. A big THANK YOU, to all of you that helped get mine finished up and labeled!! 

Next, we were met by the most AWESOME "soda jerk" I have ever seen! Bonnie Thurber from SU training dept.

Each had their name on their hat. 

We were asked to find our name tag with a scarf attached that we were to wear to the evening meal. Mine was a corel color.

Then we were met by another soda jerk, Kori. She is from the marketing department at SU. She was the queen of candy apple cutting!! The following pictures are self explanatory. Remember the photos from convention of at the Sweet Shop goodies? Well, here they are...with REAL SWEETS!!!!! 

And, here is Sherill Graff, our upline's upline's upline.

That is all I have time for tonight. Must get some sleep. I do the WOW presentation tomorrow morning and have to be on the bus by 7:20a.m.

I miss all of you and wish you were here with me! 

More tomorrow...

Judy

September Rising Star of the STBS!

 
Hi Stampers!
Congratulations ANGELA NAVARRO!!  She is the South Texas Big Shot Rising Star for September. Way to go!!

We also had a challenge Swap at our Group Gathering last night. I am SO impressed with these creations!
The challenge was to use a stamp, punch or die for something other than what it was originally intended. Here ya go!

By Nyla Kelley
used the scallop envelop die to make a Frankenstein card. Crimped, punched and daubered the nose and eyelids for dimension!

By Loretta Howard
used the curly label punch to create a baby chest of drawers!

By Linda Pugh
used the ornament punch to create the witches pot!

By Sharon Lempa
used several punched to make this fabulous gal!

by Angela Navarro
used the Scallop #2 die to make the dress and the round tab and oval punches to create the purse!

by Judy Garza
used the Ornate Blossom stamp, upside down and trimmed to make an angel.
Hope you enjoyed seeing a portion of the STBS talent!!
Happy Stampin'!
Judy

By

Trying to think COOL

Hi Stampers!
These little guys are from the stamp set on the back cover of the catalog titled Tag Alongs. $2 is donated to the Ronald McDonald charity for every one of these sets that is sold. So, if you do not have it, put it on your wish list! Of course, you could do this same idea with the baby bottles and spell out BABY in pink or blue. I inked the penquins up with a black Stampin' Write Marker to OMIT the To: and From:. Then, using a Stamp-a-ma-jig (or not) stamp NOEL with the Lovely Letters set. Card stock: Marina Mist, Whisper White. Ink colors: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green and the same markers along with Basic Black. I used a piece of Whisper White card stock the same size as the card, tore it in half, turned it around and made the snow. I added Dazzlin' Diamonds using the 2-way glue pen. Snowflakes are from the stamp set Snow Swirled and stamped in Whisper White craft ink. Enjoy!
Happy Stampin'!
Judy

Halloween is coming!

Hi Stampers!
Can you believe it is time to get ready for Halloween already!?! I wanted to share a card we made at our August hostess clubs. It is made with the Wicked Cool stamp set on page 23 of the Idea Book and Catalog. We used every stamp in the set and had a great time doing it! We used the new Bitty Bat punch and "blinged him up" with the fabulous new rhinestones. We also stamped the inside of the card as seen below.

How fun is this card?!?
Products used:
Card stock: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black and Wicked Fun designer series paper
Ink: Basic Black ink pad, B. Black, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive markers
Punches: Scallop border, Scallop trim, Scallop trim corner, 1 1/4" square, 1 3/8" square, Bitty Bat
Other: Rhinestones, sponges.
Have questions? Just ask!

Happy Stampin'! 

Judy

My Digital Studio

Hi Stampers! 

I am SO excited! I got the thank you cards back from the printer that I made with My Digital Studio and they are AWESOME! To be real honest, I really did not think I would like a MDS card BUT - take a look at this and see what you think.  In my (humble?) opinion, this is the most personalized thank you card I have ever seen and I think it will be treasured by my nieces who are to receive them.

Front of the MDS card (taken from SU website)

Inside (page 2) at the top when card is open

The body of the thank you note (page 3) 

A little history - My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2004.  These pictures are from her last trip from Iowa to my home in Texas.  My two nieces traveled with her so she could come down to visit. My entire family got to spend time with "Granny" while she still knew them all.  Today, we continue to go visit her, even though she does not know us anymore. I am SO grateful for the time we spent together this autumn weekend in 2006. That is why this card, with the photos, is very special and could only be customized so completely in a program like My Digital Studio.
There is a My Digital Studio Class tonight at 6:30pm. The class is FREE. There are several ladies who have been coming over, bringing their laptops and learning more about the program. Each of you are invited to attend - FREE - to view the program and see what it has to offer.  Drop me an email if you plan to attend. Hope to see many of you TONIGHT!

Happy Stampin'! 

Judy

WE HAVE A WINNER!!

Hi Stampers!

We have a winner for the 50/50 board drawing!

Micki Hauschild

is our LUCKY winner of a $50 gift certificate. 

CONGRATULATIONS Micki!

AWESOME OPPORTUNITY!!

Hi Stampers! 

Have YOU ever thought about being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator?  If so,

NOW is the time to ACT on that thought!

During the month of September and through October 18th, everyone who signs up to be a demonstrator receives this FABULOUS TOTE FREE!!!!!  I, personally, bought this exact tote at convention and absolutely LOVE it! My paper cutter with FIT down inside this tote! It has many pockets and a zippered compartment. Plus + it is in our FABULOUS Greenhouse Gala Designer Series paper pattern!! 

If you have any questions about joining my team, the South Texas Big Shots, as a Stampin' Up! hobby or business demonstrator, please feel free to drop me an email or give me a call.

Happy Stampin'! 

Judy

Founder's Circle Documents Arrived Today!!

Hi Stampers! 

Just had to post a picture of what arrived today. It is a travel document folder, the documents, a brochure about Founders' and two luggage tags that say "FABULOUS".  Included was all the information I need for my upcoming trip to St. George, Utah. 

I cannot begin to thank all my loyal customers and fellow demonstrators for making all this possible for me. Without you, this could never happen. Please know that I appreciate each and every one of you and will do everything I can to be the best demonstrator and "upline" that I can be.

Happy Stampin'! 

Judy