Stamp Camp

Here is just one of the adorable projects we did for Stamp Camp this month. I actually had two days of Stamp Camp. Yesterday and today! If you are interested in getting these adorable projects - just visit my website: Stamp Camp Projects. There is a little catch to my virtual Stamp Camp. You have to place an online order of $15 or more. The projects come to you STAMPED & COMPLETED! Cool huh?

If you are a demo, email me at mamaschroeg1@yahoo.com - I am willing to sell the directions for $3.75. If you are MY demo, visit the yahoo group. It will be posted soon! That is just one of the perks of being my downline. You get all the classes, stamp camps, etc. that I do for free!

Did you know that for the next 3 days the Demonstrator Kit is on sale for $169? Did you know that you get free shipping on the kit?? Did you know that Stampin' Up! has also included a NEW 3 payment plan??? This is some deal! If you are on the fence about signing up, now's the time to do it! You can go to my Stampin' Up! website, http://mamaschroeg.stampinup.net and sign up right now (you can't sign up for the 3 payment plan online, however). My password is: mamaschroegstamps - if you sign up by March 31st, you can get $50 in free product from me as a Thank You!

RAK from Japan!

WOO HOO!! I LOVE GETTING MAIL! Getting mail from a friend is even better. Getting mail from a friend that came half-way around the world... you can't beat it!! Check out this BEAUTIFUL notebook from my friend Siobhan! She posted a challenge on her blog. I got one of the slots to get something special from her! She ALSO sent a box of Pocky, which I am NOT sharing with you or anyone else! It's mine... all mine... do you hear me... mine!!! LOL!

I received this either Saturday or Monday - but the day I took a picture of it, my camera battery died. I immediately put it up to charge but... *looking sheepish* I kept forgetting to go GET the battery! Anyway, here is her wonderful gift!

I absolutely adore this! Especially her color choices! You couldn't have picked a better color for me (purples in all hues are my fav!) Thank you so much, Siobhan!

Thanks to the snow, I will be working on my gifties to those that signed up for the challenge on my blog!

New Kit Class/Tutorial!

I just had my class last night! WOW, it was a lot of fun. Ladies came at different times OTHER than the class time to do their project! It was great!

At any rate, this is "A Trip to the Funky Forest." This is a tote that holds 6 adorable cards (2 each of 3 designs) and envelopes. If you are interested in making this project, I have my tutorial for sale on my website (see the link below). If you purchase Kit #1 - you get all your paper cut to the right dimensions, you get all the accessories used for the class (and believe me there were a LOT of buttons/brads used!!) and you get the tutorial with detailed photos and instructions for the low price of $15.95!! There are other options on my website! Take a look! http://mamaschroeg.com/pages/tutorials/Funky%20Forest/funky_forest.html

Cute Workshop Card

Easter's coming! Are you ready? Here's a REALLY simple card to do. The key is the brads, if you have them at home, you can do this easily!! If you don't, contact me, I will hook you up! I used the new Egg Hunt Stampin' Around Wheel and the new stamp set, "An Egg-cellent Easter."

I usually create a new card for every workshop that I do. This one was so cute that I just couldn't! Everyone that made this card got a kick out of it! There's a surprise to it though... take a look at the next picture.

Now, if you slide the pale plum piece up, you can see the hidden sentiment... Peek-A-Boo! I love this card!

Holding a Private Class of your own has perks! There is a great special running in April. I will let you know more, contact me if you are interested. I am also offering TWO book-to-look items!! If your workshop is over $350 in sales, I am offering YOU at stamp set of your choice, $31.95 or less!

An Easter Card from the "Box"

Here's a card you probably can't see that was inside the box! This card was made with the Big Shot Scallop Circle. It's a little crooked because the scallops didn't line up to balance it! This is actually one of the straightest cards I have ever stamped. I don't say that lightly! I almost NEVER stamp straight! LOL!!

I used Sale-A-Bration paper (Delicate Dots DSP) and the fabulous ribbon bundle ribbon... WOW! I love the twill! I hope they come out with more of it! I really hope they come out with more Satin ribbon too... oooooooooooooooo!!! I love it!!!

Getting ready for Easter

The wait is over... LOL!! I teased someone yesterday on Facebook about my Easter box. Hopefully she will check it out... and like it! Sheesh. That's always a worry of mine... will it live up to the hype?

Well, this is the box with the lid on... Inside the box is 3 Ghirardelli Chocolates, 3 Peppermint Patties, 3 cards, 3 test tubs filled with candy... notice a pattern here?

Here's a picture with the lid off! This box was a lot of fun and only took about an hour and a half to make... What do you think, Alex? Did it live up to the hype?? Things I thought about doing to the box AFTER it was done: Stamping the "hanging heart" in white stazon on the new Stampin' Up! Window Sheets (medium was used here) all along the top so they looked like they were hanging down... Oh well, I can't always think ahead of the game........

New Video!

Check this out! This is a great video to watch about the new stencils! WOW!!

Workshop Scrapbook Page

Hello all! Here is the scrapbook page that I mentioned in my previous post. This is my Max; crazy as he wants to be... or is that crazy as he wants to bee? LOL! This page was a lot of fun! Using punches to create a scene is one of my favorite things!

When I first started scrapbooking with Stampin' Up!, I had a hard time using any size but 12 x 12. My favorite is 8 1/2 x 11 but I am really digging the 6 x 6 and 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" sizes! Now, this one started out as a 6 x 6 - which my hostess got the "blank" one. It turned into an 8 1/2 x 11... but I even showed how you can take it to 12 x 12. WOW that makes me happy!

Workshop Card - Just Buzzin' By

On Saturday, I was at Donna's house for a workshop. We did two great projects! This card was the first thing that the ladies made. It is so cute. They really seemed to like it. Well, I didn't stop there! I did a scrapbook page with this set as well. It started out as a 6 X 6 page and ended up as an 8 1/2" x 11" scrapbook page. I will post that tomorrow! I just wanted to say thanks to all that attended! I had a blast. I hope you did too!

I love this set: Just Buzzin' By! It makes me smile every time I see it. I have so many samples with this set! If you are interested in purchasing it, go to my website - http://mamaschroeg.stampinup.net

New Website!

Hi Everyone!

Well, I am starting a new website! I want YOUR opinion on it though! I was going for something clean and concise! What do you think?? Now, please, be kind... and please note it is UNDER CONSTRUCTION! The only links that are functional are my different Virtual Classes, Tutorials, Kits, etc...

My plan is to make a number of cards, projects and such available for sale! I have gotten some feedback from busy people, "Can't I just by it?" They truly aren't looking to make it themselves. Well... here it is! Check it out: http://www.mamaschroeg.com

CRAZY for cupcakes!

I am so excited to bring this class to you! This is a wonderful project. You can give it as a gift or... be like me... and keep it for yourself!

If you come to my house this Thursday, you can do this class for $15! There are only 3 spots available for the class!

If you want to take this class at home, you have options!

Crazy for Cupcake Options

Paper Kit $15.00 Paper Kit & Stamp Set $38.95

NEW NEW NEW Toys!

OK, I am totally like a kid on Christmas morning! I had to 2nd day air my Demonstrator Pre-Order for my workshop coming up this weekend. Awwwww so sad, I know... BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just had to play! The first thing that I broke out was the BIG SHOT! *hears the Billy Joel song in her head and shudders*

Yes, that is the new Matchbox Box! Yes, that is new Texture Folder - Manhattan Flower! OMG! This was the cutest and fastest box I have ever put together. The bottom of the box stays together without (yes, that's right, I said WITHOUT) adhesive. You only need on line of sticky strip for the wrap around slide!

I did sponge on the flower so you can see it better. I just think it's gorgeous. I will playing with new rubber all week! Be sure to check back!

What's up my sleeve?

It's been a while since I have posted! I am so sorry! I never meant to let it go almost a week! So what have I been up to? *grins* I have been super busy. I am doing LOTS of prep work for March. I have 4 workshops scheduled.

I also won a chance to be "artist of the month." I got over $50 in product and had to create 10 projects with them. 6 cards, 2 - 3D Projects, 1 altered item and 1 scrapbook page. BUT did I take pictures of them? NOPE. I totally forgot! When I get to take pictures of them, I will and I will post one or two here and there. The stamp set I got to keep was "Branch Out." I got the Taste of Textiles Paper Pack and 5/16" brads along with Pigtails Ribbon Originals. Stay Tuned for those projects!

In the meantime, I have been conspiring... ummm... er... collaborating with my upline! We are coming out with a line of tutorials, kits, clubs via the internet and SO MUCH MORE! All of which are reasonably priced! You have seen tastes of it with my Ribbon Club and my Buttons/Clips/Brads Club. Stamps in the Mail too! These are DROP DEAD Gorgeous projects! You will not believe it! I am hoping for an April Launch date! I will keep you posted, of course.

So.... I want to share another card I made for my 5 cards for $5 night. While it is NOT Valentine's Day anymore, this card is still a great card. It just lets someone you love them! I loved the way it came out. I CASEd this from my friend Michele Walker. Thank you, Michele! Make sure you click on this picture to see the details! It's so simple, so elegant - Just beautiful! I love it.