Donna Schafer's Stamping Station

Polar Party Christmas Card

This card came to me from a fellow demonstrator named Liz.  Didn't she do a fabulous job of coloring those trees?!  Beautiful shading.  One of the best things about being a SU! demonstrator is the sharing we do with eachother.  Thanks for a great card, Liz!

Stamps:  Polar Party.  Colors:  Old Olive, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black.   Accessories:  Designer Series Paper Stack - Brights Collection, Old Olive taffeta ribbon, Baker's Twine, Designer Buttons - Brights, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Aqua Painter.

You can get tons of  ideas like this from other demonstrators, too!  Join Stampin' Up!  FREE BIG SHOT OR $100 IN EXTRA PRODUCT when you join by October 31.  Click here to join:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/donnas/jointhefun.

Upcoming Stampin' Classes - Grab Your Calendar!

OK stampers, you've been asking for more classes, so here you go!  Grab your calendar and mark these dates.  I think there's something for everyone here!

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Saturday, November 5, 11:00 AM - Birthday Cards - 4 for $8.00 or 8 for $15.00.  Four designs: one masculine, one feminine, one kids' card and one generic.  Make one of each for $8.00 or two of each for $15.00.

 

Thursday, November 17, 6:30 PM - Christmas Card Class - 4th in the series - 8 cards (4 each of 2 designs) $15.00.  Here are the cards we'll be making at this class:

 

  

Saturday, Nov. 19, 1:00 - "Quick & Simple" Christmas Cards - $1.00 each.  

Several customers have expressed an interest in making sample cards to use for inspiration when they need to make a card at home. That's the idea behind this class!

This will be a "shoebox" style class.  More details to come, but for now, mark your calendar.  You can RSVP for this anytime.  Pay at the class.  Quantities of each card will be limited.  Envelopes are not included at these $1.00/card classes, as the cards are designed for just that – inspiration samples.   However, these will be simple-but-nice cards that are ready to mail, so if you need envelopes, I can order them ahead of time for you and have them waiting.  Stampin’ Up! rules do not permit me to sell single envelopes.   Envelopes are $6.50 for a pack of 40.  Ask a friend to join you at the class and you can split the cost of envelopes.

 

Friday, December 2, 7:00 pm - "C.S.I. - Bag 'em and Tag 'em" Christmas Packaging class (the C.S.I. stands for "Christmas Simply Inked!")

Come learn how to make some cute tags and packages for your Christmas gifts.  More details and pricing to follow, but for now, mark your calendar!

 

Saturday, December 10, 10:00 AM - Simply Adorned Jewelry Charm Class. 

These charms make wonderful gifts because you just change the insert to match your outfit, your mood, the holiday, whatever!  We'll be making 8 inserts for the charms (see charms on p. 200 of the catalog).  Class is free with purchase of any $17.95 (or greater) charm.  Chains available separately.  RSVP and payment due by November 28 to allow time to order the charms.

 

Got your calendar marked?  Good!  I hope to see you at one or more of my upcoming classes!  Don't forget to RSVP!  Please don't hesitate to e-mail me at [email protected] with any questions.

 

 Note: These classes are not listed on my "calendar of events" on my SU! website yet.  I hope to have them on that calendar in the next few days.  So, keep this post bookmarked in case you need to refer back.  Thanks!

Blossom Petals Spooky Eyes Halloween Card

How's that for a blog post title?  Yes, the yellow part of the spooky eyes was made using the Blossom Petals Builder punch (p. 213, item #121808, $16.95).  I had a scrap of yellow paper laying around that I had used that punch on, and it was laying at just the right angle to make me think of a spooky eye, lol, so I had to make a Halloween card.  Hope you like it!

Stamps:  Haunting Hill Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel, Teeny Tiny Wishes.  Colors:  Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White.  Accessories:  Big Shot die cutting machine, Spider Web embossing folder, Basic Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Daffodil Delight 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Blossom Petals Builder Punch, 1/2" circle punch, Modern Label punch, Word Window punch.

Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by! 

Don't miss out on this special. It's only around for 9 more days!

This is an incredible deal!  Watch the video to see what I mean!

Questions?  Contact me today at [email protected].

Life is Either a Daring Adventure or Nothing

Don't you just love that saying?  It's one of the stamps in Stampin' Up!'s Daring Adventure Stamp set.  Here's a beautiful card I received in a cardswap.  It was made by another demo, Shelby.  Isn't it just gorgeous?  It's such a rich looking card!  You can't tell it in the photo, but the words are embossed.

Stamps:  Daring Adventure.  Colors:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla.  Accessories:  Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Cutter Kit (for distressing the edges).

Here are all the stamps that come in this stamp set:

Set of four stamps.  Clear Mount:  $15.95 (#122602).  Wood Mount:  $20.95 (#122600).

E-mail me anytime to place an order - [email protected] or place an order online 24/7 at my Stampin' Up! website:  www.donnas.stampinup.net .  Hostess benefits apply online starting at $150, so watch your total as you're ordering!

National Boss's Day, plus a Christmas card my boss let me make!

How many people can say they love their boss?  Not everyone, certainly, but as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator you can say "I love my boss" every day!  Why?  Because when you are a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, you ARE the boss!  (My boss gave me time to make a Christmas card this morning (see the bottom of this post)).

Here are a few reasons to love your boss when you're a Stampin' Up! demonstrator:

• You can work your own hours
• Your boss is helpful and understanding of your needs - personal and business
• Your boss does not squash your creativity - she encourages it
• You get a discount on your business purchases
• You will make more friends than you ever thought possible
• You can travel to new places
• You can earn all-expenses-paid trips to fabulous vacation destinations
• If you need to go to the doctor, your boss does not complain or make you make up the time   
• You can write off your business purchases and your business travel on your taxes
• When you want a raise, you can have it
• You get to set your own schedule for work
• You get to work from home

Yes, I am my own boss!  You can be, too!  This is a great time to join Stampin' Up!   We are going into the busiest buying season of the year.  

During October, Stampin' Up! is giving everyone that joins the company a free Big Shot Die Cutting Machine OR $100 of extra merchandise from the catalog - your choice .  The Demonstrator Starter Kit is only $175  and you have everything you need to get your business started.  The kit contains over $300 worth of supplies.  That, plus the $100 extra, makes this an offer nobody should turn down.  Only 14 more days to grab this great opportunity - offer ends October 31.

Share what you love!  Hop on over to www.donnas.stampinup.net and click on "Join The Fun" to get started now.  You'll have a Demonstrator I.D. in minutes and your kit will be on its way to your front door!

And now, a sample card (my boss let me take some time to make this card this morning ;-))

FREE Big Shot Machine or $100 in product! Your choice when you join Stampin' Up!

Hello Stamping friends!  I have returned (reluctantly) from my birthday cruise to Bermuda with my 4 sisters and my niece.  It was FABulous!

Stampin' Up! announced a great new special while I was gone!  Join Stampin' Up! during October and take your pick of a free Big Shot machine OR $100 in free product.  If you already have the Big Shot, use the $100 to buy some dies for your machine!  Or buy some ribbon or other bling, or stamp sets or ... whatever you like.  Whatever you choose, shipping will be free!

Click HERE or on the photo below for more details.

 

Click HERE and then click "Join the Fun" (upper right hand corner) to join now!  I'd love to have you join Stampin' Up! and my Ink It Up! Stampers Team!

Stampin' Up! October Special - Buy 2 Simply Sents Kits, get a FREE coordinating stamp set!

 

 

Dates: October 1-31, 2011

Promotion Details:  Buy two Simply Sent Kits and get a FREE coordinating stamp set! Our Simply Sent Kits are the ideal choice for the beginning crafter or simply those who love to send hand-made cards but are short on time. The card kits offer a variety of basic themes, making it easy to create cards for any occasion in a snap.

You can see the Simply Sent kits on pgs. 192-193 of the Idea Book & Catalog.


Buy any two of the following Simply Sent Kits:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	122375	Simply Sent Great Day	$12.95
193	122377	Simply Sent Everyday Elegance	$11.95
193	122376	Simply Sent Sweet Moments	$13.95

And get a FREE coordinating stamp set:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	123682	It's Your Day	$8.95
192	124685	Es tu día (Spanish It's Your day)	$8.95
192	124800	C'est ta fête (French It's Your Day)	$8.95
193	123686	Everyday Wishes	$9.95
193	123684	You're Cherished	$8.95
193	124865	Chérissons les anges (French You're Cherished)	$8.95

These kits make wonderful gifts, and there's no limit to the number of times you may participate in this promotion!

E-mail me at [email protected] to place an order, or place an order online 24/7 at www.donnas.stampinup.net (click on "shop now" from the home page).