Stampin' from the Heart

Letter from Iraq

I received this most gracious letter from the commander of Seal Team Five in Iraq, thanking me for sending over our handcrafted cards.  An excerpt from his letter:  "...the guys loved them, equally important, our loved ones back home loved them even more!  Your considerate gesture went a long way to improve our morale and make our time here more enjoyable."
This letter is addressed to me, but it is for all of you who help me with this *mission*, Stampin' From the Heart for the troops.  I have received others and will post those when I have time.

We are making a difference, one card at a time.  Without your support, your donations of cards, card fronts, envelopes, clear envelopes and cash to help defray the cost of shipping, none of this would be possible.

To date, over 9,000 cards have been mailed.  Many more wait in boxes in my Stampin' Studio, waiting for envelopes and clear envelopes.   I have a group of volunteers who assist me in preparing these cards to be mailed over - in addition to my very supportive husband.

The cost of mailing a box is just under $12 and I place as many cards in a box as will fit.  I thank those of you who have been able to assist with financial contributions to this cause.

My heartfelt thanks to Susan T. who spends many, many hours with me helping to prepare these boxes and to my group of volunteers who transform your card fronts into cards and who also match donated cards with envelopes and place them in the clear envelopes.  It is because of their untiring devotion to this *mission* that boxes are sent over regularly.

"Thank you" are just two little words, but they come from my heart.

Crazy for Cupcakes Class to Go

It's on sale for a limited time only.  Click here for detail on how you can get yours.

Sign up for Bunco, Stampin' Up Style

It's Bunco time again!  Mark the dates and plan to come Support the Troops, all while having fun, throwing the dice.  If you have never played Bunco, then you are in for a treat.  Stampin' Up! style means that the winnings are distributed in SU! merchandise - and orders are placed that night.  All proceeds go toward the purchase of much needed envelopes and clear envelopes to send cards to the troops.  Stampin' From the Heart for the Troops has TAKEN OFF and envelopes are in great demand.  I have over 1,500 cards waiting to be sent with NO ENVELOPES!  Register today.  12 can play each night so reserve your spot early.  Only paid reservations are considered officially "reserved".  See the attached flyer for details.

Download Bunco Flyer

Easter Sweets & Treats Class

Easter just wouldn’t be the same without treats.  In this month’s class you’ll learn how to make these two cards and three adorable treat boxes – two of which can be used either as card boxes OR as treat boxes!  Class fee:  $25.  RSVP and pre-payment required by 4/2.  Pre-order the "Good Egg" stamp set and "Tea party" DSP by 3/27 for $33.90 and the class is only $15.00 and you'll have what you need to make many of these adorable Easter boxes and cards to give to your loved ones.
Click on the "shop now" button, and enter items #114974 A Good Egg, and #113992 "Tea Party", to order your supplies, and contact me to reserve your space around my table.
Are you interested in the class but cannot attend?  Place an on-line order of $50 or more and I will e-mail you the tutorial for free!
Happy Stamping!

Christa, our Bunco QUEEN!

Congratulations to Christa, our Bunco Queen - she won the grand prize last Friday night - and took home $40 in FREE Stampin' Up! goodies!
This was the grand debut of this crazy, mindless dice game and what fun we had!  Prizes ranged from $5 - $40, and even the hostess benefits were given away.
For $12.50, it was a fun evening out with the gals.
This will be offered again next month - as soon as I have time to update my calendar, I'll be posting it, so be on the lookout for it.  First to pay gets a spot around the 3 tables.  Limit of 12, so sign up and pay early to ensure your spot.

Save BIG on the Big Shot - one day only

Yes, you are reading this right, one day special - 15% off the Big Shot starter kit -
When?  Saturday, March 21
Why?  It's my BIRTHDAY!  And I am working Stamp Camp and will be on my feet all day.  What better way to celebrate than to give YOU a gift!
That's right, this is my gift to YOU on my birthday!
The starter kit contains all you need to get started, including the cutting pads, some sizzlets and the most *awesome* Top Note Die!
Add another sizzlet (these are just way too cool to use and so easy!) for $4.95, and your "workshop" has now reached the $200 level, earning you:
$20 in free merchandise (may I suggest another die to go with your BRAND NEW Big Shot?)
1 Level one hostess set
....and....
4, yes 4 free items from the Sale-A-Bration mini catalog!
Wow!  That is quite the deal!
You must contact me on or before March 21 to place your order and arrange for payment as YOU CANNOT place an on-line order to obtain this discount.
So e-mail me or call me today!  And soon you will be die cutting and creating some gorgeous projects and cards the easy way!
Happy Stamping,

Another Card for the troops

Here is one more card made this past Sunday that will go in the box for the troops...  This is one of my favorites!  Leave a comment - do you like the Urban Garden and Cheep Talk?

Mother's Day Card

One more for work ...
I've been asked to create a few samples - they will go on pre-order and then I will make them to order.  This is the last of the 4 that will be offered for sale.
I asked for an extension as I wanted to use the Rose is a Rose stamp set up just ran out of time!  My request was granted.
Here is the card!  Leave a comment, please.  Is it worth the wait?

Stampin' From the Heart at the Library

What a WONDERFUL DAY we had today!  5 of us stamping - and adding 34 cards in such a short time - and that included designing the cards, cutting the cardstock... yes, we are professional cardmakers!
My many thanks to Susan, Christa, Sue and Jolene for helping today -
I had just a few cards ready to go - the rest were impromptu - and some of those "ready made" they deviated from - and I LIKE that!  It is creativity at its best!  I dislike staying "in the box" - out of the box thinkers is where the most awesome ideas spring forth.  The following cards show it, don't you think?
I'll post them in random order, but post your comments for your favorite!

 
 

 

 

Mother's Day with a Heart

A little Heartfelt in this card - enjoy!