Joyful Expressions

Online Extravaganza

2011-11-21T12:21:00.000-06:00

WOW! Hot Holiday Sales from Stampin'Up! They are offering current products for 20% - 40% off. To view all of the products you can go to my online store. While you are there check out the Clearance Rack and MDS downloads.

A bonus for TODAY ONLY is the Simply Scored for 20% off!

This is one of my favorite Stampin'Up! products right now. The Simply Scored. It is awesome because it uses a stylus instead of a bone folder and it has markers to use for repetive scoring.

One of the items that is on sale is one of my favorite Stamp Sets, Occasion Alphabet that is 50%! It is a very fun and versatile set.

Check out all the products at my online store. Let me know if you have any questions or I can help you with your order.

Enjoy,
Joni
joni21@sbcglobal.net
www.joni.stampinup.net

Quick and Easy Stocking Stuffers

2011-11-18T12:17:00.002-06:00

It's time for our Third Annual Quick and Easy Stocking Stuffer Workshop!!

Need those last minute gifts for the mailman, teacher, co-workers, children, neighbors, or that special someone you just want to bless?? It is our annual stocking stuffer workshop and this year we have some cute gifts for you.

Reindeer Pencil

Snowman candy bucket

(contents not included)

Mini Candy Purse Holder

Snow Much Fun Bookmark

The workshop information:

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011

Time: 1-4 pm

Place: Bedford, Texas

Price: $1 for each item (order early for there are limited supplies)

At the class you'll make one of each project so you'll have a completed sample to take home. Then you'll take the rest of your kits home to assemble. You do have to pre-register for this class and let us know how many of each project you want to make so we can have them ready for you.

Contact me on facebook, email, phone, or text and let me know how many kits to make for you.

Enjoy,

Joni

817-821-9278 (voice & text)

joni21@sbcglobal.net

25 and Counting ~ Pill Box Advent Calendar

2011-11-07T14:16:00.003-06:00

I am happy to share that I am hosting a workshop in my home this Sunday for Sharon Cheng who is going to show you how to make an awesome Advent Calendar made out of pill boxes!! It is so cute and so fun. It is made with the Stampin'Up! 25 & Counting Stamp Set and the beautiful Holly Berry Designer Series Paper both found in the Holiday Mini Catalog. The rows of bill boxes decorated above are displayed on a decorated cookie sheet (not included in class) so you can display it wherever you want. The beauty of this is you can bring it down from out of reach for those "little hands" to open daily through December!! It's perfect for using at home and then packing for out of town trips for Christmas!!

Here is a close up of all four rows!! You can attach magnets (not included in class) to put on the cookie sheet OR it is perfect for your refrigerator so the 'little hands' can reach and delete!! I think this is one of the cutest advent calendars that can be saved from year to year!!

Date: Sunday, November 13th

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Place: Bedford, TX

Class Fee: $25 (includes pillboxes)

Please contact me at joni21@sbcglobal.net to register and for any details!!

Enjoy,

Joni

Free Digital Content and Projects Nov 4-7th

2011-11-04T12:32:00.004-05:00

Welcome to Stampin’ Up!’s four-day Digital Scrapbooking celebration. We are kicking it off by offering free downloads to EVERYONE! (click clcik here for detials.)

Plan to visit MyDigitalStudio.net frequently throughout November 4-7 to view new project ideas and download digital content. This can be used with Stampin'Up!'s digital software or any other.

Happy National Digital Scrapbooking Day!

Enjoy,
Joni

Legands are born in October

2011-10-24T15:19:00.000-05:00

Sorry, a small interruption has a occurred

The World Series ...

to be continued!!!

Join the Fun and receive a Big Shot Free!

2011-10-03T11:09:00.001-05:00

Stampin'Up! announced a promotion for the month of October and it is AWESOME! Join our team during October and you may earn the BIG SHOT DIE CUTTING MACHING for FREE! If you already have the Big Shot you can choose $100 in other SU products, like the awesome dies that go with the Big Shot!

Sharon created this Christmas project last year using the Big Shot to create the embellishments on this printers tray. There are so many wonderful uses for the Big Shot from cutting to embossing. You can use a lot of different mediums, i.e., designer paper, cardstock, metal, fabric and chipboard. With the selection of dies or emobossing folders you can create scrapbook pages, cards, gift boxes and other fun paper projects.

When you join our Stampin'Up! team you have a wonderful group of women who meet regularly to swap cards, ideas, and business tips. You can join our team and simply enjoy the 20% discount for your own products or earn some extra money for your household budget and still earn free products for yourself!! Contact me today for more information on becoming a demonstrator at joni21@sbcglobal.net or visit my website: joni.stampinup.net

Enjoy,

Joni

Baby Congratulations Card

2011-08-31T10:04:00.000-05:00

I cased this card for a friend of mine who just announced that her daughter is having a baby! It features a very cute stamp set in our Idea Book and Catalog, "Easy Events" on page 57 (123225 clear; 116958 wood). I also used our Crumb Cake Cardstock (120953), Daffodil Delight Cardstock (119683), Wild Wasabi Card Stock (108641, Wild Wasabi 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, I love this ribbon! (125059), and the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folders for the Big Shot (117335). I hope you enjoy it.

Enjoy,
Joni

2011-08-22T10:59:00.000-05:00

Craftin' for a Cause

Let's get craftin' for Meals on Wheels!

Saturday, September 10th

10am until 6pm

Central Christian Church

Fellowship Hall

3205 Hamilton, Ft Worth 76107

Cost is $20

(fee includes lunch)

Invite your friends!

Contact me by September 3rd to reserve your spot!

The proceeds support:

Meels on wheels (air conditioning units and fans)

Central Christian Church

Hope to see you there!

Texas Tax Free Holiday

2011-08-18T21:42:00.024-05:00

In celebration of returning to school Texas celebrates with a tax free weekend on supplies for school. Stampin'Up! passes this celebration onto you the customer. This is a swap project Terry Stanford made for our Demonstrator back-to-school swap. She is a talented artist and I love her work. She used the French Filigree stamp set and Stampin' Pastels. The pastel chalks are one of the tax free items.

Here is a list of other items. You can place your order at my online store or email me with your order. This starts on Friday, August 19th and runs through Sunday August 21st.

Item Description Price
100425 2-Way Glue Pen $3.50
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95
104331 SNAIL Adhesive Refill $4.50
103305 Dotto $12.95
100902 Dotto Refill $6.50
104045 Anywhere Glue Sticks (2) $3.95
104294 Sticky Strip $6.95
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals $3.95
103683 Mini Glue Dots $4.95
103579 Paper Snips $9.95
103179 Craft & Rubber Scissors $19.95
108360 Craft Scissors $29.95
101879 Watercolor Pencils $19.95
102845 Blender Pens $9.95
Various Stampin’ Write Markers (individual) $3.50
Various Stampin’ Write Markers In Color (5) $14.95
119700 Stampin’ Write Markers Subtles (10) $28.95
119702 Stampin’ Write Markers Brights (10) $28.95
119703 Stampin’ Write Markers Neutrals (10) $22.95
105394 Basic Black Stampin’ Write Journaler $3.50
105021 Uni-ball Signo Gel Pen $3.95
119802 Watercolor Wonder Crayons Subtles (10) $16.95
119803 Watercolor Wonder Crayons Regals (10) $16.95
119804 Watercolor Wonder Crayons Brights (10) $16.95
119805 Watercolor Wonder Crayons Neutrals (10) $16.95
110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue $3.95
120962 Stampin' Pastels $24.95

You may purchase these at my online store or email me at joni21@sbcglobal.net

Final Days of $99 Starter Kit with Stampin Up!

2011-07-29T12:40:00.004-05:00

Stampin'Up!'s Starter Kit Special ends this Sunday. If you have been consideriing all the benefits of becoming a demonstrator now is the time ...

Why? Let me count the reasons:
30% Discount off First order placed (first 45 days)
20% Discount off every order after that!
Beautiful Stampin success magazine every month
Access to MILLIONS of ideas on secured website
Opportunity to meet new friends that love papercrafting!
Opportunity to MAKE MONEY!
Opportunity to attend Stampin Up events such as convention, leadership, Regional seminars!!!
It adapts to the needs of your lifestyle.
Spend more time with ME!!!!

You may sign up at my website, joni.stampinup.net

Enjoy,
Joni

Stamp Club

2011-07-23T09:35:00.001-05:00

Here is another card we made at Stamp Club. Judi Martin created it for our Demonstrator Swap and one of our stamp club members loved it so much she asked that we make it. It is so cute. Thank you Judy for sharing it.

This is punch art using our many punches to create animals and much more. I love punch art and the cute things that can be made with our punches.

Enjoy your day,

Joni

Stamp Club

2011-07-21T14:05:00.000-05:00

One of the exciting things about Convention this year was to look at all the new products and ideas to bring back to my Stamp Club. I think they were as excited as I was to look at all the swap cards and new products. Here is one of the cards we made that I cased from a Stampin' Success magazine that we receive as Demonstrators.

And here are the supplies to make them:

Stamps: Barouque Motifs and Notable Ornate
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Naturals Ivory, Night of Navy CArd Stock
Classic Ink Pads: Cherry Cobbler and Night of Navy
Accessories: Silver Glass Stampin'Glitter, Naght of Navy 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Seam Binding, Stampin Deminstions, Heart Punch or Sizzex Stars Die Cut

I enjoy our Stamp Club and coming up with ideas and techniques to share. If you are interested in joining we meet on the second Thursday's of the month in either an day or evening class. Teresa hosts a stamp club on the third Thursday of the month at my home if that works better for you.

For further information, contact me!

Enjoy,
Joni

Product Park at Convention

2011-07-20T07:51:00.003-05:00

Check out Product Park at Convention

A word from our Founder, Shelli Gardner

2011-07-19T10:35:00.001-05:00

Click here

Highlights from Convention

2011-07-18T09:37:00.001-05:00

Here is the video from the Convention just to give you a taste of the great time with everyone. I am on stimulus overload this morning playing with all my goodies they gave us at the convention. You can go with us next year as a demonstrator for only a sign up fee of only $99!! The one beautiful thing about Stampin'Up! is that as a demonstrator you can design your business to fit your needs. You can be a hobbist that only buys for the 20% discount or create a business to help with family expenses while earning free vacations for your family!!

To learn more about the Stampin'Up! opportunity visit my website at joni.stampinup.net or contact me at joni21@sbcglobal.net

Enjoy,
Joni

Stampin'Up! Convention 2011 Swap Card

2011-07-17T20:11:00.004-05:00

I just returned home from Salt Lake City where I attended the annual Stampin'Up! Convention with 8 other fellow demonstrators from our demonstrator group. It was a wonderful time of fun, fellowship, and all sorts of goodies from Stampin'Up! I thought they out did themselves this year and it was so organized as usual. Shelli Gardner, the founder of Stampin' Up!, sure knows how to throw a party and treat us like queens. There were so many wonderful presentations and product sampling. YOU are not going to believe the new Holiday Mini Catalog that will be released on September 1st!!!EVERYTHING in it is awesome. And we have a couple of items that I can barely contain myself from telling you about, but I will have to. They are so awesome.

The first night we were there there was a hosted get-to-gether in the Gathering Place and I was saving a table for our group when the Gardner Family came up and sat down next to our table. I was so blessed to meet some of the family (especially after getting to know them on Shelli's blog). Here is a picture with Shelli and her husband, Sterling. They are both so very nice. It wasn't long before Shelli was graciously meeting and talking with Demonstrators. I couldn't help but wonder if she ever got to spend time with her family at the events.

Check out the Main Stage and how they could change the colors. It was so awesome to watch the different colors. I'm sure you can tell the theme for this year was GROW.

The greatest part of going to convention besides having fun with our own wonderful group or getting over stimulated with products and ideas is the SWAPS. You make a whole lot of one card (I had 89 this year), and swap them with other demonstrators from all over USA and Canada. It is so fun and always reminds me of a Rugby scrum. Here is the card I cased from designer Sharon Cheng. I gotta give a shout out for her ... she was selected for our DVD WOW presenters this year!! It so exciting. Anyway, back to my swap card (I get so distracted!) Here is the card ...

Here are the products I used in the card:

Stamps: Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel, Itty Bitty Bits, Printer Petals.

Paper: Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Pear Pizzazz, Rose Red, Whisper White, Regal Rose.

Ink: Classic Ink: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Versa Mark.

Accessories: Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch, Bird Builder Punch, 1/ ¼” Circle punch, 1 3/8” Circle Punch, Blossom Party Original Die Cut.

I received a lot of beautiful cards and will be sharing them with you in the days to come.

I love convention and I love returning home!!

Enjoy,
Joni

BoGo Retired Stampin'Up! and other Products Sale

2011-07-05T21:26:00.001-05:00

Buy One, Get One with our semi-annual retired products sale!

It's time for our semi-annual Stampin'Up and other Product sale. And we have a twist to it this time. Spend any amount in retired products and receive the same amount of new products from the new catalog - Free! Yes, I said free! For example, if you purchase $20 in retired items, then you receive $20 in product from the the new catalog (does not include shipping and tax).

When: Sunday, July 10, 2011

Time: 1 - 4pm

Where: Crafty Hen House, 2604 Harwood Road, Bedford, TX 76021

Come by and See us. Contact me by email, joni21@sbcglobal.net or call me at 817-821-9278 with any questions.

Enjoy,

Joni

Join our Team for only $99

2011-07-03T05:49:00.017-05:00

During July, you can join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator for only $99! This limited time Starter Kit--valued at $185--comes with the following high-quality products:

Easy Events Clear-Mount Set*
Pennant Parade Wood-Mount Set*
Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
Brights 8-1/2" x 11" Assorted Card Stock
Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper*
Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon*
Note Cards (20)
Clear-Mount Block C
Blender Pen (1)
SNAIL Adhesive
Business supplies

*Brand new to the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

Plus look at this cute Keepsake project ...

Join in July and get a FREE Christmas Keepsake project kit--a $40 value! Imagine an afternoon spent chatting with friends while creating something beautiful--isn't that what Stampin' Up! is all about? But act now because this special kit is only available as part of this limited-time offer.

As an added bonus, you will be eligibale to a free class for the Christmas Keepsake project in the month of August. We will assemble the project together!

As another added bonus, first-time demonstrators can get two free months of Demonstrator Business Web Services (DBWS) when they sign up during their first 21 days as a demonstrator. Subscribing to DBWS means having your own online store, blog, hostess portal, and much more!

And still more, you will be joining one of the greatest demonstrator teams. We meet monthly to eat, swap, make a project, share, laugh, and make some of the greatest friendships. Are are some more bonuses for joining:

A 20 percent product discount!
A free monthly issue of Stampin' Success, Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine!
Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
Regular get-togethers to stamp!
Free access to a community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!

You can join online at joni.stampinup.net and click on "join the fun" or email me at joni21@sbcglobal.net

Enjoy,
Joni

Saying Hello ~~ The new Stamin'Up! 2011-2012

2011-07-02T09:25:00.000-05:00

It's Here!! The Stampin'Up! 2011-2012 Stampin'Up! Idea Book and Catalog.

It is always an exciting time with Stampin'Up! when the new Idea Book and Catalog are released. This year is no exception with all the new products and awesome ideas! It's fun to sit down and look and make my wish list! If you would like a copy please email me at joni21@sbcglobal.net and I will make arrangements to place it in your hands!

Saying Goodbye ~~ Last Chance Lists

2011-06-19T20:35:00.000-05:00

June is a retiring product month for Stampin'Up! We say Goodbye to stamps and products to make way for the new Idea Book and Catalog next month.

All the stamps are available until June 31st.

Accessories and Defiantly Decoritive items are available 'while supplies last'. I suggest that if you see any accessorie or Defiantly Decoritive item that you want to place your order online through my Stampin' Up! website at joni.stampinup.net to insure you have a chance to get it.

The lists of Last Chance Products can be viewed on my website.

If you have any questions or would like to place an order, let me know.

Enjoy,
Joni

The new Summer Mini Catalog is Live!!

2011-05-01T21:40:00.003-05:00

To all of you who have been waiting the New Summer Mini Catalog is available and ready to go.

Click here to see the Summer Mini Catalog

It is full of a lot of new and fun products. If you are a regular customer of mine you should have received it in the mail. If you did not or you would like a Mini Catalog, just contact me and I'll get it right to you!!

I've told you about the wonderful group of Stampin'Up! demonstrators that I am a member of and we have our monthly meeting where several of us participate in a card swap. This is a talented wonderful group and here are some of the Mother's Day cards I received in the swap.

If you are interested in any of Stampin'Up!'s products just let me know. I also have several Stamp Club dates that you are welcome to join!

Enjoy,
Joni

Have a Blessed Easter

2011-04-24T10:35:00.003-05:00

A very Cute St. Patrick's Day Card

2011-03-21T15:19:00.000-05:00

Before we get to far away from St. Patrick's Day I wanted to share one of the cards from our swap that my friend, Rose, made. This is the card from the front:

and this is the view when you open it:

Isn't it the cutest??? I love the way she made the shamrock on the front with the stem and the way it opens. Thank you Rose!! Do you still stop at clover patches and look for four leaf clovers? When is the last time you actually found one?

Enjoy,
Joni

A Card Swap!

2011-03-18T20:52:00.000-05:00

I belong to a wonderful fun talented group of Demonstrators with Stampin'Up! and for our monthly demonstrator meeting we do a card swap. I am going to show you a few over the next few days. This first one was make by Karen Parker and I love the use of our Top Note Die and love love the little owl using our owl punch.

Enjoy,
Joni

Sale~A~Bration, Another "Bliss" Card

2011-03-12T12:10:00.001-06:00

Here is another card from Shelli using the Bliss Stamp Set. This is an awesome stamp set and you can recieve it free!! This is such a beautiful card!! Thank you, Shelli!!

Sale~A~Bration "Bliss"

2011-03-11T11:37:00.002-06:00

I follow Stampin' Up!'s CEO, Shelli Gardner's blog and today she posted a beautiful card that I wanted to share with you using the Sale~A~Bration's free stamp set, Bliss.

Isn't it beautiful??? Sale~A~Bration ends on March 31st, so if you want this stamp set or any of the other FREE products available just let me know!!

Enjoy,
Joni

Snow Day Make Up Sale!!

2011-02-17T21:59:00.001-06:00

We scheduled a Stampin'Up! retired stamps and product sale on a Sunday in which it snowed. Brenda, owner of the Crafty Hen House is opening the house for another sale for us on Sunday, February 27th. The House will be open at 12 noon and we will close at 4pm. There are several demonstrators participating and there will be Stampin'Up! retired products and other scrapbooking products. I am selling a lot of 'other' stamps, non Stampin'Up! cardstock, and Designer Papers, and miscellaneous products.

The Crafty Hen House is located at 2604 Harwood Road in Bedford, 76021; east of Morphy Drive. The house is also open for touring if you are looking for a wonderful weekend get~away.

I hope to see you there!!

Enjoy,
Joni

More Happy Valentines

2011-02-15T22:42:00.000-06:00

I have a couple of more cards from out Demonstrator swap.

This was made by my friend, Rose. It is her first swap and she made a beautiful card. She has not used the Stampin'Up! Wheel before and she finally decided to use it for the background. She then embossed some cardstock with our Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (pg 214) in the Idea Book and Catalog and then used our Full Heart punch (pg 202). The embellishment in the middle was made with the Decorative Label Punch found in our current Occasions Mini Catalog (pg 30).

Here is a picture of our Stampin'Up! Wheel. You can replace the rubber wheel and use different wheels for your needs. You can see all the different wheels in the Idea Book and Catalog (pg 219) We have two different sizes.

Here is the card that I cased from a brochure that Stampin'Up! provides their Demonstrators.

I used the stamp set, Create a Cupcake in the Occasions Mini Catalog (pg 22) and then punched out the cupcake image with the Build a Cupcake Punch (pg 22). I stamped and cut out the little ribbon on the cupcake. I stamped the little hearts with and at first I wanted a clearer image but I found the different shadows interesting. It was a fun card to make. I can use it for Birthday cards as well. Here is what is included in the Create a Cupcake Stamp Set:

Click on the image to see a larger image.

Don't forget to leave a comment to be included in a drawing for a Level 1 Hostess Stamp Set with my next order.

Enjoy,
Joni

Happy Valentine's Day

2011-02-14T21:40:00.001-06:00

Valentine's Day is such a fun day of hearts and roses. My Stampin'Up! Demonstrator group is a wonderful group of women. We meet once a month and we do card swaps, eat, and laugh. Sharon leads a great business meeting. This month Heather created a make~and~take from baby jars and it is so cute. I will post it later. Today I'm featuring the Valentine Cards I recieved in the swap.

Kim Carnes created this Valentine beauty using the Be My Valentine stamp found on page 43 of the Occasions Mini Catalog. She loves to cut things out and this stamp set was perfectly cut out. The strip of paper was from our Designer Seriest Paper in the same catalog and she ran it through a crimper and it makes it look like ribbon. It is a beautiful card. Thank you, Kim!

This beautiful Valentines' card was created by Judy Hogan. She does such beautiful work! She used the Lots of Love Letterpress Plates found on page 7 of the same Occasions Mini Catalog. The letter press plates are different from embossing folders or plates as the image is debossed images. They are run through the Big Shot after using Craft Ink on them. We have different designs to choose from. Thank you, Judy!

And now for some fun!

I made this Valentine train for a special friend, Aleck He loves Thomas the Train and his passion for trains has infected all around him. I recieved the pattern from Gretchen Barron and I had so much fun making it with the Sizzix Box #2 and Mini Milk Carton die cuts for the Big Shot.

Here is a close up of the front engine. I can hardly wait to see his face when he sees it.

I made some goodie boxes for the sweet little girls in my life. I love love love this stamp set. She comes from the Greeting Card Kids stamp set in the Idea Book & Catalog on page 36. I used the Scallop Circle #2 Sizzix die cut (pg 207) and the Circles #2 Sizzix Die cuts (pg 213). I love how big they turned out for the front of the box which I created out of the Fancy Favor Sizzix Die cut on page 208 of the Idea Book & Catalog. Check out the rest of the Greeting Cards Kids stamp set:

You can order these from the Idea Book and Catalog by contacting me! Rember for every $50 in product that you buy you will recieve a free Stampin'Up! Product from out Sale~A~Bration Catalog. This Sale ends on March 31st.

Leave a comment here on my blog and your name will be entered into a drawing for a Level 1 Hostess set with my next order.

Enjoy,
Joni

A little Bliss from the Sale~A~Bration Catalog

2011-02-08T14:42:00.000-06:00

One of my favorite stamps available for 'FREE' in the Sale~A~Bration Catalog is 'Bliss'. Here is what it looks like:

You can earn this stamp set for free with a regular $50 purchase (before taxes, shipping, and handliing) during Stampin'Up! Sale~A~Bration Season which continues through March 31st. You can also earn this stamp set and others ones in the Catalog by Hosting a workshop or Joining our Stampin'Up! Team! It is a beautiful stamp set for creating cards or scrapbook pages with a vintage look. I'm including a video from the Stampin'Up! home office showing how to make the two cards shown above. Shannon West shares two fun projects using the same stamp set. See how our new Bliss stamp set be used to create anything from a quick little note to an elegant collaged card.

Enjoy!

Joni

Sale~A~Bration is Here!

2011-02-01T14:07:00.007-06:00

The Stampin'Up!'s Sale that all our customers look forward to is here!!

You can earn free stamps and products from the Special Sale~A~Bration mini catalog. If you don't have this catalog let me know and I will get it to you.

There are three ways you can earn and enjoy free products:

As a customer, for every $50 in purchase you earn free products. No limit!

As a workshop hostess, host a workshop of $300 and earn free product!

As a new demonstrator, join our team and receive a free Bonus Bundle that includes up to $50 worth of products and 15% of the price of the starter kit!

This Sale ends March 31st. It's a fun time for free product and fresh ideas for your scrapbooking needs.

My Joy

2010-12-12T12:59:00.000-06:00

They just don't get any sweeter!

Christmas on a Budget ~ Workshop and Sales

2010-12-01T14:14:00.000-06:00

Are you still looking for those last minute stocking stuffers and Secret Santa gifts? Come to our Christmas on a Budget Workshop and Sale to find those last few items. We have items to make and a limited number of finished items and retired stamp sets to sell.

Date: Saturday, December 4

Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Hurst, TX

Class Fee: $5 workshop fee* + cost per item
*You do not have to pay the workshop fee to shop our finished items and retired stamps sale.

These pictures show the items that you can make. You choose the projects you want and let us know how many kits you want of each item.

Joy blocks, XL Paper Clip, Candy Wrapper and Milk Carton

Skinny Santa, Purse, Peppermint Patties

Projects You Can Make

Calendar with Post-It Notes: $5
Joy Blocks: $2
XL Paper Clip: $1
Milk Carton and Candy Wrapper: Two for $1
Skinny Santa (Smarties included): $2
Purse (Chocolate Nugget included): $1
Peppermint Patties (Candy included): Two for $1

Please contact me to register or Sharon at: sharon@sharoncheng.com

Kitty Sympathy Card

2010-10-08T22:33:00.002-05:00

A friend of mine had to make a tough decision to let her beloved kitty go to Rainbow Bridge. I know how much her and her husband loved the sweet kitty so I made her a card. Bandant was black and white so I made the card the same. I hope it brings them some comfort.

Stamps: C is for Cat: see picture below
Paper: Whisper White; Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black Classic
Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder; Basic Black 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Jewels Basic Pearl

Enjoy ...
Joni

Clearance Rack Blitz

2010-10-07T20:37:00.001-05:00

Wow 80% of selected items while supply lasts! I like those words! Click here to go there!! You can only order online and just add me as your demonstrator and you'll receive the Preferred Price. Remember it's while supplies last!!!

National Cardmaking Day!!

2010-10-02T12:47:00.000-05:00

Happy National Card Making Day! I really like this 'scrappin' holiday because I love to make cards and send them. I received so many beautiful handmade cards this past summer and they were always like getting 'a hug in the mail'. They brighten any mailbox and always bring a smile to my face.

Because of my current 'health issues' I was unable to plan anything for this day. I do want to celebrate it for several reasons. First, I attend and help with Cards for the Troops sponsored by Cheri and LeAnn (Scrappers Boutique the 2nd Sunday of each month from 4-6pm). I love participating in this event as the cards we make go to an organization,
From Our Hearts, who I found out this last summer was founded by two Stampin'Up! Demonstrators! These two demonstrators received Stampin'Up!'s most honorable award at Convention 2010 this past July: Heart of Stampin’ Up! Award. They collect and send cards over to the troops who can then send nice handmade cards back home to their loved ones.

Secondly, I decided since I could not organize an event today I could do a small fund raiser for Cards for the Troops in honor of National So, any of my customers who place an order today and tomorrow I will donate 10% of that sale to our local Cards for the Troops to offset supplies and shipping!! The order must be placed through me before 12 midnight tomorrow night, Sunday. Your name will also be placed in the Mystery Hostess drawing and if drawn you will win a Level One Hostess product from the current 2010 Idea Book and Catalog or our Current Holiday Mini Catalog. So it's a two-for-one opportunity. If you do not have your current catalogs, please let me know or you can view them at my website: joni.stampinup.net .

Please join me in celebrating and supporting Cards for the Troops!
You may contact me by phone or email.

Joyfully,
Joni

SU Demo Retreat

2010-09-29T11:25:00.002-05:00

I went on a retreat with a wonderful group of Stampin'Up! Demonstrators this past weekend and it was a lot of fun! We worked, we laughed, ate, watched movies and simply enjoyed each other. I am truly blessed to be a part of a create and supportive group. Marilyn taught a make-n-take on Friday night using paint brushes to color. You know how I love to color so it was fun for me!

Thank you Marilyn for a fun project!!

A few more random photos from the weekend ...

Crop for a Cause ~ Saturday, September 18th!

2010-09-13T12:48:00.000-05:00

We asked you to save the date – Saturday, September 18, and promised you more information. Here it is!

Unfortunately, too many of us have a loved one affected by heart disease or stroke. As the leading cause of death in this country, cardiovascular disease claims almost as many lives each year as the next 7 leading causes of death combined. To help stop this, we are hosting a crop (our "team") to help raise funds that are needed for heart disease and stroke research and education and we're asking you to join us.

Our team will be participating in this year's Start! Heart Walk fundraiser by Cropping for a Cause from 9 am – 9 pm on Saturday, September 18 at Central Christian Church in downtown Forth Worth. There will be door prizes, a couple of vendor tables, and a silent auction – all to benefit the American Heart Association. The more people we have working to defeat heart disease and stroke-the better, so please sign up today and get your projects organized! It promises to be a fun-filled and worthy day!

To register for our crop, send an email to CropForaCauseFW@yahoo.com with your name and phone number and we will send you the registration form. But hurry, seating is limited to 50 participants! We hope to see you there!

Crop for a Cause Team

The Nicest Things

2010-08-31T13:31:00.001-05:00

I am blessed to belong to a wonderful group of Stampin'Up! Demonstrators with SC and Company. We meet once a month and have enjoyed doing card swaps. I am going to feature these cards and this months theme was to case from our current 2010-2011 Ideam Book and Catalog. This is the card that I swapped and I picked it because I think the two little girls are so cute (I like cute)and it gives me the opportunity to color. I used the classic ink pads and blender pen to color. So fun!!

Here is the stamps included in this stamp set: The Nicest Things on page 71.

Here are the supplies used to make the card:

The Nicest Things stamp set
Confetti White, Crumb Cate, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso and Poppy Parade card stock.
Crumb Cate, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso,Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, ad Poppy Parade Classic Stamp Pads.
Stampin' Up! Blender Pens
Big Shot
Frame Oval Scallop Bigz die
Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions embossing folder.

You may order these supplies by contacting me or online through my Stampin'Up! Website

Stamp on with Joy!
Joni

Thank you Jeannie

2010-08-24T17:38:00.000-05:00

I surprisingly recieved this beautiful birthday card from my fun friend, Jeanne! It uses my favorite Designer Series Paper "Razzleberry Lemonade"! I used that DSP a lot!! I love the criss cross fold! Thank you Jeanne ... that was a sweet surprise! Our current "Sweet & Sour Specialty Paper (117390; pg 171) looks a lot like this paper. I'll have to order some!

Thank you Stephanie!

2010-08-23T20:35:00.000-05:00

I wanted to share a card with you that a dear friend of mine made for me. It uses the Top Note Bigz Sizzix Die Cut (113463). Notice how she used two designer papers to give it a matted look. The die has a perferated edge to cut for the matted look. Thank you, Steph!

Tax FREE Weekend in Texas!

2010-08-20T23:00:00.001-05:00

I'm BACK~~~ and so glad to be so!!

The Texas sales tax holiday for school supplies is August 20 - 22. The items listed below will be tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with me during the tax holiday period to receive these items tax free. I will place an order on Sunday and it will be a "Mystery Hostess" order. Please contact me for details!

This is a great time to purchase the new color kits to get Stampin' Up!'s new color collections in markers and pastels.

Item Description Price

100425 2-Way Glue Pen $3.50
104332 SNAIL Adhesive $6.95
104331 SNAIL Adhesive Refill $4.50
103305 Dotto $12.95
100902 Dotto Refill $6.50
104045 Anywhere Glue Stick $3.9
5104294 Sticky Strip $6.95
104430 Stampin' Dimensionals $3.95
103683 Mini Glue Dots $4.95
103579 Paper Snips $9.95
103179 Craft & Rubber Scissors $19.95
108360Craft & Paper Scissors $29.95
101879 Watercolor Pencils $19.95
102845 Blender Pens $9.95
Various Stampin' Write Markers (individual) $3.50
120948 Many Marvelous Markers New Color Kit $35.95
119801 Many Marvelous Markers In Color $14.95
119700 Many Marvelous Markers Subtles $28.95
119702 Many Marvelous Markers Brights$28.95
119703 Many Marvelous Markers Neutrals $22.95
105394 Basic Black Stampin' Write Journaler $3.50
110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue $3.95
120962 Stampin' Pastels $24.95
120963 Stampin' Pastels New Color Kit $14.95

Stamp On!

Joni

Retired Accessories List Current as of JUNE 21st

2010-06-08T14:11:00.009-05:00

This is the current status as of June 21st of the retiring Accessories list. Please note the 'being reconfigured' column. These are products that are being repacked and/or repriced. You might want to stock up on these items this month and it is 'while supplies last'. Please also note that some of the accessories are being offered at a discounted price! You many place an order with me or go to my Stampin'Up! website and place an order. I will keep this list updated as Stampin'Up! updates theirs.

The best way to view this file is to click on 'full screen' to the right of SCRIBD.

Retiredaccessories-USENG 6-21-20

Stampin'Up! Last Chance List

2010-06-01T20:24:00.002-05:00

Stampin' Up! has posted their last chance lists. These are items that will not be moving forward to the new catalog on July 1. Make your lists and go shopping. You can go to my Stampin'Up! website and click on the different lists to see all the products that are retiring. You can also click on the shop now button to see all the images of the retiring products.

If you have any questions just let me know at joni21@sbcglobal.net

Happy Shopping!
Joni

In Loving Memory

2010-05-31T10:54:00.002-05:00

My Grandfather, Cedric Fauntleroy, served in WWI ~~ he was one of the first volunteers that served in the Polish 7th Air Escradrille (his picture is at the bottom right). I remember him as a child on his ranch in Arizona as a big man with a big smile.

My father, John Dolman, served in WWII, Kora, and Vietnam. I was close to my father as an adult so, today I'd like to say ... I miss you, Dad!

Thank you to all the families who sacrifice, the men and women who serve, and lives you live to protect our United States. God Bless and Keep you!!

Summer Mini Catalog

2010-05-17T11:36:00.002-05:00

The Summer Mini Catalog is officially here and ready for play!! I am blessed to be a part of a Stampin'Up! Team here that is composed of some talented woman. Several of us participated in a Mini Catalog swap and I'm going to spend some time this week sharing them!

This is the card that I swapped. It features the new Itty Bitty Bits stamp set and the Punch Pack on Page 11 of the Summer Mini Catalog. I also used the Mat Pack, my beloved Razzleberry Lemonade DSP and Melon Mambo Cardstock. I am so glad the Melon Mambo is a part of the Color Renovation. It's such a pretty color!

Enjoy your Monday!

To order any of the products you may send me an email at joni21@sbcglobal.net

Joni

National Scrapbook Month Promotion

2010-05-03T09:58:00.005-05:00

We had a fun day celebrating National Scrapbook Day last Saturday at Take~A~Break NSD. Stampin'Up! is celebrating NSD for the entire month of May. Follow the link see the Promotion Special Stampin'Up! is offering.

Click Here Please contact me for details or to order!

The celebration continues!!

National Scrapbooking Day

2010-04-29T19:00:00.001-05:00

Ladies & Gentlmen ~

WE are going to have a 14 hour crop! Call me crazy, but Joni talked me into it. (This is written by Jody ~~ she blames me (Joni) for everything *big grin*)

Here are the details:
Who? anyone who wants to come join us (doing any craft)
What? we will crop, visit, eat, laugh, visit, and a little work.
When? Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 10 am until 12 am
Where? St. Michael Anglican Church on 3800 Popplewell Drive Richland Hills, Texas
Why? A girl's get together needs no justification - right, but you have to give one how about "a get together to be creative!"

Extra Information That Might Be Helpful:
St. Michael Anglican Church is 1 block southeast from the intersection of Glenview Drive and Grapevine Hwy./Hwy.26/Blvd. 26. Popplewell is the first street on the left if heading west. You will see San Diego Tacos #3. Papplewell is 2 building from the taco shop (both on the left). St. Michael Anglican Church is 3 blocks down once on Popplewell. You will see a small neighborhood church on the left - that's it. Pull in and go to the very back on the right side. You will see red double doors - come on in, you made it!

This is NOT the church on Glenview (St. John Catholic Church) across the street from the 2 story school.

Water, Soda Pop, and Treats supplied / food & drinks can be brought in /fridge & microwave supplied

Your questions and concerns:

Tables? If you have a table to bring that would be fantastic. All we have been able to purchase is 2 tables, but working on it.

Door Prizes? We need you to bring one door prize. It can be something you have not used, simple, inexpensive, "don't go out and buy something". You need you to put it in a plain brown paper bag. Let them be all equal. Don't put your name on it. Just one scrapbooking object in a plain brown paper bag.

Food? My husband will be grilling patties and hot dogs out back. (As soon as he returns from his family vacation he will find out and be thrilled. I will provide the basics/condiments/ chips/potato chips/plates,napkins,cups,silverware, What you need to bring is "down home country cooking" like desserts, dips, and/or side dishes (coleslaw/potato salad/bake beans/etc.) We will need lots of desserts so we may graze all day and night! Right gals? YES!!!

How much for an all day shindig? It will be $5 a person and $3 for the younger crowd (jr. high & elementary students)

Do I have to register a head of time? No, but if you would send me an e-mail telling me you want on the list. I will put you down. If you do, I will have you on a list as a first come first serve basis.

What do I do if there is an emergency and need to contact someone?
Just contact Jody - (817) 239-9108 or Joni - (817) 821-9278 or (817) 399-8811

We really hope to see you there. If not, be sure to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day! Please pass this on to friends who might be interested. We will be having a Take-A-Break Crop on Friday, May 14th 5 to 12 a.m.

A few of my favorite things ...

2010-04-18T18:28:00.003-05:00

A pause from the regularly scheduled program to share a photo of Korbster and her daughter Georgia! Wonder who's smile Georgia has??? I love you Korbster!!! more and more!!

Stampin'Up!'s Color Renovation

2010-04-07T12:26:00.007-05:00

Here is the New Color Renovation for Stampin'Up!'s Color Collections! Tell me what you think!

If you click on the photo and then click on your zoom you can see all the colors closer.

{BIG NEWS!} Stampin' Up! Color Renovation!

2010-04-06T21:53:00.003-05:00

In case you haven't already heard the BIG NEWS,
I want to tell you about Stampin' Up!'s plans for a major COLOR RENOVATION!
Stampin' Up! has announced a refreshing, updated color palette that will combine
current colors with previous In Colors, and five NEW colors!

These luscious collections give us new and vibrant choices, keeping our papercrafting passion original and exciting! The Five NEW Colors:
Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist. The 10 Returning In Colors: Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, Riding Hood Red, River Rock, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango, Wild Wasabi

In addition to these colors, there will be 5 NEW In Colors that will be added this year and will stay in the collection for two (2) years. All of these new color collections will be available on July 1st when the new Stampin' Up! 2010 - 2011 Idea and Catalog is released.

I will show you the new colors as soon as Stampin'Up! releases them for the public. I am so excited about the Color Renovation!!

I know many of you will be sad to see your favorite Stampin' Up! colors being discontinued, but you can still stock up on cardstock and ink while supplies last.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or want to place an order.

I can show you the Retiring Colors:

Sneek Peak of the 2010 Idea Book and Catalog

2010-04-01T20:02:00.002-05:00

Two-Step into Spring!
From April 1-30 only, you can buy the brand-new Awash with Flowers Two-Step Stampin' set—or get it FREE when you host a $350 workshop!

Item Description Price
117062 Awash with Flowers (wood-mount) $39.95
120549 Awash with Flowers (clear-mount) $27.95

Plus, get 20% off a selection of springy Two-Step Stampin' sets:

Item Page Description Regular Price Sale Price
113824 94 Greenhouse Garden $25.95 $20.76
113734 98 Fifth Avenue Floral $24.95 $19.96
111578 101 Flower Fancy $36.95 $29.56
113258 112 Trendy Trees $17.95 $14.36

View the flyer to see the beautiful creations you can make with the Awash with Flowers set—then contact me to place your order or schedule your workshop.

A few of my favorite things ...

2010-03-22T17:40:00.006-05:00

I pause from your regularly scheduled program to bring you two of my "JOYS" in life. Brenda and Tom's two sweethearts Aleck and Ella. It is so awesome to be loved by a three year old!!

Sweet Pea Home Decor

2010-03-18T23:55:00.003-05:00

You are invited to join us for a Sweet Pea Home Decor Workshop

Using Stampin' Up!'s Sweet Pea Designer Paper Pack (24 double sided sheets), coordinating felt flowers and chipboard birds to make 3 wonderful projects that you can use to decorate your home or give as specail gifts. You'll make a Hope, Love, and Faith wall hanging, a 12 x 12 magnetic memo board and a scrapbook page that can be attached to a 12 x 12 canvas.

When: Saturday, April 17th from 1 to 5 pm
Where: St. Michael's Chruch, 3800 Popplewell St, Richland Hills, TX 76118 (home of Take~a~Break)

Class fee and Kit: $75
Bring a Buddy: $35 Share your class kit with a friend. You'll both be able to make all three projects and still take home extras product to make other projects. You will use all the chipboard birds in class if you have a buddy.

Order your kit before March 31st and get a free Sale~a~Bration item too! Because your items must be pre-ordered, final registration deadline is April 5th.

A great idea for making Mother's Day gifts!

Contact me for registration and optional supplies.

Featured Stamper Challenge #4

2010-03-09T18:23:00.001-06:00

This card I cased for the Stampin'Connection Featured Stamper Challenge. I like the colors combination of Rich Razzleberry and Always Artichoke. The stamp set if Thoughts and Prayers, one of my favorite stamp sets.

Enjoy

Simply Adorned

2010-03-07T20:45:00.001-06:00

Stampin' Up! has released a jewelry line that you can create yourself.

Simply Adorned charms are like lockets—they open up so you can insert your custom stamped image. The magnetized closures make it easy to change out the images. There’s tempered glass on both sides of the charm, so you can display an image on one side or both. You can create a custom heirloom piece that you’ll never want to change, or you can swap artwork in and out, depending on your mood and your wardrobe. Charms are also great for holding photos.

■ Nickel-plated frame with lobster clasp
■ Available in several sizes and shapes
■ Also great for ornaments
■ Packaged in gift box

The larger charms have beveled glass on the front and flat glass on the back. There are three sizes of charms with the beveled glass.

116799 Simply Adorned Charm 1 1/2 x 2" $21.95
116798 Simply Adorned Charm 1 x 1 1/4" $18.95
116797 Simply Adorned Charm 1 x 1" $17.95

There are also two smaller charms that are perfect for charm bracelets.

117349 Simply Adorned 5/8" Circle Charm $8.95
118476 Simply Adorned 5/8" Square Charm $8.95

The chains are anodized stainless steel with a nickel-plated zinc alloy charm and toggle and come in 3 different lengths.

117342 Simply Adorned Bracelet $7.95
116800 Simply Adorned Chain 24" $10.95
116853 Simply Adorned Chain 34" $12.95

While you can use any stamp image to make inserts, here is the stamp set that Stampin' Up! first featured with this jewelry line.

116519 Charming Stamp Set $19.95

Here is Sharon's Simply Adorned designs. I appreciate her letting me post her designs for you to see. She even converted the 5/8" square charms into earrings.

Please contact me if you would like more information about Stampin' Up!'s exclusive line of charms and chains.

Easter

2010-02-26T14:38:00.001-06:00

I cased this card and just love the colors. They are so beautiful together.

The flower is embossed with white embossing powder on whisper white cardstock. I then colored them with rose red and pumpkin pie classic ink using a sponge. I love this technique. I used pumpkin pie, old olive, and rose red cardstock. The fabulous Sizzix Top Note Die Cut made the matting. I had fun making this card.

Enjoy!

Stampin Connection Challenge #3

2010-02-15T17:32:00.004-06:00

Here is my submission for Stampin' Connection Challenge #3. I kept the original colors and only changed the ribbon, scallop punch, and the sentiment. The colors were so beautiful that I wanted to work with them. This challenge is a lot of fun!

It is such a beautiful card!

supplies:
stamps: spring song and well scripted
paper: sweet pea, pretty in pink, old olive, whisper white, chocolate chip, so saffron
ink: old olive, real read, regal rose, chocoate chip

Enjoy!

Instructions for Clear Mount Stamps

2010-02-09T17:43:00.005-06:00

Here is a wonderful video by Angie Kennedy Juda who is in my Demonstrator Upline. She shows you how to mount the Clear Mount Stamps. Please note that during her instruction Angie takes the rubber stamp out of the stamp mold. You will see it on her desk. I have found that I keep that rubber mold and after putting the label on the rubber stamp it goes right back in to it's spot in that mold and fits perfectly in the DVD case.

Hope this helps!

Enjoy!

Stampin'Up! Border and Corner Punches Video

2010-02-09T11:15:00.000-06:00

Bonnie Thurber teaches an excellant video on using Stampin'Up!'s new Border and Corner Punches. Hope this helps with our new Border and Corner Punches!

Enjoy!

Stampin Connection Challenge #2

2010-02-08T17:50:00.004-06:00

It is a lot of fun and a learning experience to participate in a challenge. This particular challenge allows me to look at a designer and case one of thier items. Since I love to case this challenge a good one for me. This week I chose a cute card by Mary Brown. Here is my card
I used Barely Banana for the base of the card. I cut a piece 8 1/2 x 11 length wise to use a 8 1/2 x 5 /14. I used the 'Color Combo Machine' found in right hand column of my blog to pick Regal Rose and Certainly Celery. I then chose the IN Color Soft Suede instead of Chocolate Chip. It appears softer with the softer colors. I ran the base through Big Shot using the Stampin'Up! Finial Press Embossing Folder. I like the Stampin'Up! Embossing folders because they cover the whole front of a card. I used the set Sweetheart featured in a flyer with Stampin'Up! that you will also find in the column to the right on my blog. Here is what the stamp set looks like and it comes in wood mounted and clear mounted blocks.

I also used the full Full Heart punch and added the Heart Treat cups and filled it with buttons! I used the Curly Label die cut and Curly Label punch for the sentiment. The sentiment came from the Teeny Tiny Wishes. This is one of my favorite stamp sets for sentiments.

Off to case some more!!

Enjoy!

A die cut little purse

2010-02-07T14:36:00.004-06:00

I was a quilter before I became a scrapper and this little die cut purse was right up my heart alley when I saw it. It was posted by 'rhondastamps' at Stampinaddicts.com. I used the top note die cut for the Big Shot and the Flower, Build a Flower die cut for the flower. I took the leaf from the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt set in the Mini Catalog. It was a lot of fun to make.

Sale~A~Bration = FREE STAMPS

2010-02-03T22:18:00.004-06:00

Stampin'Up! is in it's second month of Sale~A~Brating and I sat down tonight with the God Nieghbors stamp set and cased this card from our samples at the Stampin'Up! Web site. The difference for me is I bought the stamps in the clear mount. The directions on the cover of the case tell you how to mount the label and then use the rubber stamps with the clear blocks. I had fun with this because I can still use my beloved Stamp-a-ma-jig to line up and place my stamp image exactly where I want it! So I have become a fan of the Clear Mount Stamps. You can obtain this stamp set for free. Sale~A~Bration continues and if you want to host a workshop or learn more just contact me!!

Stampin Connection Challenge

2010-01-31T20:05:00.004-06:00

I have been wanting to do a challenge for awhile now and found one at the our Stampin'Up! Stamping Connections web page. It was a lot of fun.

Here is my entry to the challenge: Thank you Wendy!

I used our Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Mini Catalog. The paper is beautiful. I also used I {Heart} Hearts Stamp Set also from the Occasions Mini Catalog. Right now and until Febuary 28th Stampin'Up! is donating $2 from the purchase of this stamp set for the American Red Cross’ Haiti Relief and Development Fund. I also used the Heart to Heart punch that cordinates with one of the stamps in this stamp set.

This little box is so cute and will hold treats or little valentine's cards!! Great for teacher or coworker gifts!

Happy Birthday Joy!

2010-01-21T09:15:00.004-06:00

Wow, I can't believe Joy is 10 years old today. I remember when I was told about her she was 5 weeks old and she was born deaf. I was to receive her when she was 6 weeks old. I don't know how mothers wait 9 months as I couldn't wait a week. I was so excited and they finally broke down and brought her to me early.

The deafness has never stopped you and I couldn't have named you more appropriately 'Joy' ... you bring a lot of Joy into my life. You are so sweet and we share such a beautiful bond ... I celebrate you today my Joy ... thank you for being such a good dog! You have slowed down a lot in the last year and you won't let me take any photos because the flash from the camera bothers you. I pray a lot more birthday for you!
Happy Birthday Joy! I love you so much!

Birthday Cards and More

2010-01-20T10:24:00.006-06:00

Come spend a fun-filled afternoon making birthday and all occasion cards

We'll show you how to use half of a Simply Scrappin' Kit and Confetti White cardstock to make 22 unique cards. You'll have enough for another 22 cards or other projects when the class is over.

When: Satuday, Jan. 30th, 1 - 5 pm
Where: St. Michael's Church
3800 Popplewell St
Richland Hills, Tx 76118

Class Fee: $10 plus kit

Order the Happy Bday Kit and Confetti White cardstock and we'll include the bling kit and instructions. You will use our stamps at the workshop.

Add one of the stamp sets to your kit AND your class is free AND you'll qualify for a free Sale-A-Bration item!

Item # Description Price
115695 Simply Scrappin Happy Birthday $19.95
You will use 1/2 of this kit
102028 Card Stock Confetti White 8 1/2 x 11 $9.50
you will use 11 of 40 sheets
111532 Party Hearty Stamp Set $26.95
111664 On Your Birthday Stamp Set $33.95
115068 Sincere Salutations Stamp Set $23.95
104332 SNAIL Adhesive or your own $6.95
103683 Mini Glue Dots or your own $4.95
Sale~a~Bration Item Free
Class Fee $10 or Free Free

I apologize, Blogger does not allow excell files for above data.

I will need to place these workshop orders no later then next Wednesday January 20th to make sure they are delivered in time for the class. Please contact me for any questions.

This is a great opportunity to finish 22 or more of your birthday and all occasion cards for the upcoming year. YEAH~

New Clear-Mount Rubber Stamps by Stampin' Up!

2010-01-06T12:15:00.001-06:00

Over the past few years, there has been enormous demand from demonstrators and customers alike for a line of repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps. Well, you asked for it, and now you have it! Starting with stamps in the 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and the 2010 Sale-A-Bration Brochure, Stampin' Up! now offers our exclusive stamp art in both traditional wood-mount, and the new clear-mount option.

Our new clear-mount rubber stamps are the result of extensive research with the intent to maintain the very best image quality in the stamping industry, while at the same time offering the ease-of-use and storability inherent in repositionable clear-mount rubber stamps.

Clear-Mount Rubber Stamp Features

•Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
•Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
•Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
•Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
•Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
•Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
•Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.

Merry Christmas to All ~~

2009-12-25T19:42:00.003-06:00

I spent Christmas with my family ... it's so nice ... Rox and I made an awesome roast dinner with roasted potatoes and stuffed mushrooms!! Here is my nephew playing a song he wrote. He is such a sweetheart.

Stampin'Up!'s 12 Days of Christmas Sale

2009-12-11T12:54:00.005-06:00

Stampin'Up! is having their 12 Days of Christmas Sale. Click on this link to see what is on sale and the introduction of the Colored Decor Elements Designer Sheets to use with the Sizzix Die cuts. Check them out!!!

Note: The reindeer box shown below uses the Sizzix Tulip Bigz die cut #113457 for the horns. It is on sale!

Dormant Stamps Retiring January 4th

2009-12-10T14:24:00.002-06:00

Last Chance to purchase these stamp sets that will retire on January 4th. Click on the stamp set see the image.

Item Stamp Set Price
113407 Backwoods 23.95
114492 Beautiful Baby 7.95
114486 Birthday Wish 6.95
113200 Branch Out 22.95
114496 Celebrations 7.95
113732 Central Park 15.95
113206 Classic Sketches 22.95
113226 Classy & Fabulous 18.95
114498 Flowers in Silhouette 7.95
113405 Font of You 24.95
113216 For the Bride 19.95
114494 Forever 5.95
109425 Friend by Definition 17.95
114488 Fun Flowers 5.95
113716 Garden Greetings 21.95
114490 Glad Friends 5.95
111580 Grand Soiree 24.95
113242 Hit the Road 19.95
113710 Lexicon of Leaves 25.95
113236 Man's Best Friend 19.95
114423 Ocean Commotion 17.95
113728 Playful Petals 28.95
109276 Polka Dot 17.95
111544 Putt Putt 24.95
113240 Quilt Quips 22.95
113754 Really Retro 14.95
113403 Sip by Sip 23.95
113726 Sweet Stems 16.95
113250 That's Funny 23.95
113688 Wonderful Watercolors 39.95

Contact me or order on my website at joni.stampinup.net

Watch for the 12 days of Christmas starting Friday!!

Stocking Stuffers and here is the more

2009-11-27T17:53:00.003-06:00

The Stocking Stuffer workshop has been moved to my home in Bedford. Please email me to sign up or for any questions. I have added a tag making session for a workshop for Paula at the Stuffer workshop. Here is a picutre of some of them. They range from $.25 - $1.00 each. The workshop is next Saturday, December 5th from 1-5pm. Please view the details and other items in the previous post.

Hope to see you there!

Joni

Stocking Stuffers and More

2009-11-11T19:43:00.006-06:00

These quick and easy projects are perfect for your Secret Santa gifts, stocking stuffers, teacher gifts and anyone on your gift list. Choose which prljects and how many of each you want to make.

Date: December 5, 2009
Time: 1 to 5 pm
Where: St Michael's Anglican Chruch in Richland Hills
Fee: $5 plus project fees

Reindeer Box $5 ~~ additional ones for $3
A very cute little goodie box with a Reindeer holding a "Merry Christmas" tag. Perfect for holding little goodies including gift tags!

Etched Glass Candle Votive $2This is for everyone who has been asking for another etched glass project. Turn a plain glass votive into a snowflake sampler. Learn a quick technique to etch glass that you can use again and again.

Envelope Book $6 ~~ additional kits for $4 each We have had several requests to repeat this fun project. Add your own photos to make this a one-of-a-kind gift.

Felt Snowflake Purse $3 ~~ additional kits for $2 each A gift card holder made out of felt!! How cute and different is that? The scallop edges are a snap to make with the Big Shot Scallop square die.

Travel Mug $5 ~~ Additional ones for $4 each (includes the travel mug) This travel mug is decorated with paper using the Joseph's Coat technique. This technique can be used iwth many other projects. You'll leave with scraps to make a coordinating card or gift tags.

Triangle Box $2 for 3 boxesThe triangle box is a quick and easy way to make a box that you can fill with treats or small gifts.

Please email me at joni21@sbcglobal.net for the form to order your projects. We would like your orders by November 30th so we have time to put your kits together.

Hope to see you there!!

Love My Digital Studio

2009-11-07T13:53:00.004-06:00

I just completed Stampin'Up!'s My Digital Studio certification program. I absolutely love the software. It is a stand alone 'Digital Papercrafting Solution'. I also have Photo Shop Elements and they are two different means to an end. Photo Shop Elements is geared more towards the professional and MDS meets the needs of the semi-pro who just want a 'light weight' program to create blog banners, cards, photo albums, calendars. It is extremely user friendly. I opened up my banner project from last month simply changed the colors to create my current banner. It took exactly 10 minutes. This is the card I sent to Stampin'Up!'s print shop to complete my certification.

Holiday Hoopla

2009-10-12T12:13:00.009-05:00

We are welcoming the upcoming Holidays with a HOLIDAY HOOPLA. This is a time for you to come and create for the Holidays.

Holiday Hoopla is a day when you can make multiple holiday gifts and cards. You pay $5 to come to the event and choose your project(s) for the additional fees listed. You’ll receive your supply list when you register.

Deadline for registration is October 17.

Saturday, October 24
1 to 5 pm
St. Michael’s Church, 3800 Popplewell St, Richland Hills, TX 76118

Holiday Projects
Gratitude Wreath: $20
Joy Blocks: $25
Christmas Travel Mug: $7 (optional Décor Elements is extra)
Envelope Book: $6 (pictured below)
Christmas Cards: $2 each

Here are the cards that you can make ... as many of each that you desire. We do the cutting and you do the stampin' and assembling. Great time to get an early start on the Holidays!!
And here is a close up of the mug. What is fun about the mug is you can create it for the price listed and it will be a Christmas mug for you or for $3.50 (plus tx, shp&hndl) you can create a removable Definitely Decorative overlay (the jingle bells or something else of your choice seen in the Definitely Decorative Stampin'Up! Catalog) that is removable for the seasons!! Great gifts for coworkers and teachers!!

Deal of the Week 10-12 through 10-18

2009-10-12T11:28:00.009-05:00

Here is the Deal of the Week for the week of 10-12 through 10-18. What a great time to obtain some Sizzix die cuts!!

115961
page 200
Perfect Setting Bigz XL Die

$42.95
$25.99
Perfect for making napkin rings
and Cupcake holders!

114515
page 195
Flower Burst Embosslits

$11.95
$5.99

116760
page 201
Bigz XL Cake 3 Tier Die

$39.95
$25.49

Deal of the Week 10-2 to 10-11

2009-10-08T10:59:00.008-05:00

Stampin'Up! is featuring the Deal of the Week for the month October the three punches are featured for the week of 10-2 through 10-11. What a great time to collect some of wonderful punches.

Trio Flower punch
Regular price $15.95
Sale Price $10.99

5-Petal Flower punch
Regular price $15.95
Sale Price $10.99

My Way punch
Regular price $15.95
Sale Price $11.99

Please email or contact me by Sunday night so I have time to process your order before Stampin' Up!'s deadline to order. Watch my blog for the weeks to come for more Deals!!

And sometimes you just have to take a break and smile. Aleck went into his little sister's closet and choose some clothes to dress himself. He has on his dad's shoes. I love this picutre.

And I love you Aleck!!

WOW ~~ My Digital Studio

2009-09-26T21:20:00.000-05:00

Stampin'Up! will release their "My Digital Studio" the first of October and I have had so much fun playing with it. I just created my blog header tonight. It was so easy!! And I'm so excited about it! I'd hang around but I want to go play somemore!

Hercules

2009-09-25T07:20:00.001-05:00

Paula's dog, Hercules, has been sick (doing better now) so I made him this card and sent it to him.
Have a Great Friday!

It's Here!!

2009-09-02T12:24:00.006-05:00

September brings the beginning of the HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG just full of awesome new products for the upcoming Holidays!! click on photo to view catalog

~~awesome Holiday Stamp sets
~~Sizzix Die Cuts
~~Holiday Designer Series Paper including a Calendar Kit
~~a new Punch!
~~Holiday Rub Ons
~~Simply Adorned Charms
~~Build-a-Bear Stamps and Sizzix Die Cuts
~~My Digital Studio

Lots of new ideans and products. If you have not recieved yours yet it should be arriving this week. Stampin'Up! informed us last week of a shipping delay.

Cards for the Troops

2009-08-31T10:31:00.003-05:00

This is the card that I cased for Cards for the Troops. I tweeked it to meet my needs and it is a fun little card. Cards for the Troops is organized by LeAnn and Cheri (Scrappers Boutique). We meet on the third Sunday from 2-4 pm to assemble cards for our Troops to send back to their loved ones. All you need to bring is your adhesive. Come join us for a fun afternoon. Next meeting is September 20th.

Texas Tax Free Weekend

2009-08-20T15:44:00.002-05:00

The state of Texas is having a sales tax holiday from August 21 - 23. The following Stampin’ Up! items will be tax free this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

· Uni-ball Signo gel pen, 105021, $3.95
· Basic Black Stampin’ Write journaler, 105394, $3.25
· Stampin’ Write markers, various, $3.25
· In Color Stampin’ Write markers 116329, $17.95
· Watercolor Pencils, 101879, $19.95
· Watercolor Wonder Crayons Bold Brights, 106695, $19.95
· Watercolor Wonder Crayons Earth Elements, 106696, $19.95
· Watercolor Wonder Crayons Rich Regals, 106698, $19.95
· Watercolor Wonder Crayons Soft Subtles, 106697, $19.95
· Watercolor Wonder Crayons Neutrals, 106746, $9.95
· Stampin’ Pastels, 105542, $24.95
· Craft & Rubber scissors, 103179, $19.95
· Paper snips, 103579, $9.95
· Craft & Paper scissors, 108360, $29.95
· Pencil sharpener, 100745, $4.95
· Blender pens, 102845, $9.95
· 2-Way Glue Pen, 100425, $3.50
· SNAIL adhesive, 104332, $6.95
· SNAIL refill, 104331, $4.50
· Mini Glue Dots, 103683, $4.95
· Pop-Up Glue Dots, 104183, $3.95
· Stampin’ Dimensionals, 104430, $3.95
· Anywhere Glue Stick, 104045, $3.95
· Dotto, 103305, $12.95
· Dotto refill, 100902, $6.50
· Sticky Strip, 104294, $6.95
· Tombow Adhesive, 110755, $3.95
This is a great time to stock up on supplies that you use from Stampin'Up! Contact me by email at joni21@sbcglobal.net or order online at joni.stampinup.net

The Holiday Mini Catalog is coming

2009-08-14T08:48:00.005-05:00

This year at convention Stampin'Up! announced they have teamed up with Build~a~Bear Workshop to bring us an exciting and exclusive collection of products including stamp sets and Sizzix dies. They also made this cute bear available at the Convention. I was blessed to have Kathryn obtain one for me ... isn't she just so cute? Would you like to help me name her? Leave a comment with your chosen name on this post and if I use it you will receive a $10 gift certificate to Stampin'Up! The Build~a~bear products and so much more in the Holiday Mini Catalog will begin arriving in your land mailbox towards the end of this month. It is full of great products for the upcoming holidays!

Enjoy ...

2009-08-13T11:10:00.007-05:00

I had a wonderful visit with Korby and her family. They were headed back to MS after going down to see her family in Austin. They came in Monday evening and had to leave Tuesday morning. It was a wonderful visit and I am so blessed to love this family. Brian, Keaton, Korby, Georgia, and Ike Bryan and Georgia (he's such a good daddy!
Georgia is 9 months old and has some of the cutest expressions!

Ike has grown so much in one year. The little boy is gone and there stands a young man. He'll start high school this year and still found a frog by the pool pump.
Yes, this is a baby frog on a raft ... Ike found two of them and they just swam all over the pool on the raft!
Keaton starts 2nd grade this year! On the road again ... I love you guys!!

Kaylee's Day

2009-08-12T09:22:00.004-05:00

For the last couple of summers Paula brings her daughter over for a fun day of stamping. Kaylee is a dog lover (currently working to save money for her own toy poodle) and very good with dogs. This summer she worked on her projects and loved all my visiting dogs. This picture is incrediable because at the end of the night she called all these dogs to her and they all obediantly came and sat for the picture. She wants to be a vet when she grows up and I think she will make a wonderful one!

I think she might have some decisions to make as an adult because she is very very creative. (waiting for her to come of age so I can encourage her to become a demonstrator) We celebrated her birthday this visit and I watched her sit down and create this card without looking at ideas or copying anything. She created it on her own. It was my thank you card and I treasure it. You can see more of Kaylee's work at Scrapper's Boutiquewhere she designs projects for sale.

I have to sneek my birthday card to her in (non SU)

I love to color ...

Enjoy ...

Petal Pizzazz Card Class

2009-08-09T22:37:00.012-05:00

I am offering a Petal Pizzazz Card Class. You will make 2 each of the cards (8 total) in the photo. It's always nice to have a Birthday Card on hand. This is a great class for the beginner stamper as well as the seasoned stamper. The class is only $20 and all the supplies are included. The cards feature the Razzleberry Lemonade Stampin'Up! Designer Paper.

I am offering two class times to fit your schedules:

Friday, August 28th from 6 - 9pm or until we finish
and
Saturday, August 29th from 1 - 4pm or until we finish

The class will be offered here in my home in Bedford.

If you are unable to attend the class I am making kits available. Please contact me to enroll or futher details on the kits. Please notify me by August 16th if you would like to take the class so I have time to order the supplies.

Enjoy ...

2009-08-08T14:43:00.005-05:00

My mom needed a male 'get well' card so I made this simple card for her ...

Paper: Rich razzleberry and crushed curry
Ink: Rich razzleberry and chocolate chip
Stamps: Dear Friend and Thoughts & Prayers
1/2" Rich razzleberry Polka-dot Grosgrain Ribbon
Sizzix Movers & Shapers die cut with modern label movable piece
Modern label punch

enjoy ...

2009-08-03T09:10:00.004-05:00

Click here to see the exclusive, adorable Decor Elements growth chart you can only get in August, and the great offer for free Playground, Button Latte, or Sherbet buttons with purchase! It's all about kids and the kid in you for Stampin' Up this month

2009-07-24T11:03:00.006-05:00

Because “It’s A New Day”

Crop for a Cure!

Saturday, August 22, 2009
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
$40 per person

Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church-Parish Hall
2100 North Davis, Arlington, Texas 76012

The first 50 registrants will have an opportunity to make one page 6x6 layouts designed and
presented by our local designers:

Cheri Tapley, Scrapper’s Boutique
Sharon Cheng, Stampin’Up!
Tracy Pounds, Create Joy and Anthologies
Heather Morrison representing Ten Second Studios

*Registration includes lunch, dinner, and snacks*
*All croppers will have their own workspace for the day*
*All proceeds go to the Breast Cancer 3-Day*
*Door prizes given away every hour*
*Silent Auction, Merchant Display Tables*

“A New Day” Team Members:
Lindsey Hurst
Shannon Kowalski
Jennifer Stein

Contact us at
TeamANewDay@yahoo.com

or call

Trisha Rice at 817-781-4788
to register!

A special note of thanks

2009-07-24T09:47:00.005-05:00

I love the Cheep Talk stamp set with the little birds. I was inspired by this card made by Karen Giron. I changed it to make my own verson:

I used:

Cheep Talk stamp set
regal rose, garden green, and whisper white card stock
regal rose, garden green, and certainly celery markers
Stampin'Up! background textured plate (on the regal rose)
certainly celery 1/4" grosgrain ribbon

Hope you enjoy ...

Deal of the Week 7-20 to 7-26

2009-07-21T08:17:00.000-05:00

The Deal of the Week is the Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware kit. Adding hardware is a nice addition to your projects. Our high-quality metal Hodgepodge Hardware contains etched designs on brads and accents that coordinates with several of our punches.

The hardware comes in a box that you can use later for an altered art project!

You get 10 of each of the items shown and 100 3/16" brads.
There are several punches that coordinate with this kit.

Designer Label Punch Item 107590 Price: $15.95

Small Oval Punch Item 107304 Price: $15.95

1 Inch Circle Punch Item 109046 Price: $10.95
When you order the kit and a coordinating punch, I'll send you a complimentary card kit and a list of ways to use your hodgepodge hardware.

2009-07-15T20:53:00.002-05:00

The Deal of the Week are our Square Fire Rhinestone Brads. Add a bit of sparkle to any project! Each square assortment inlcues approxemetly 80 brads: 4 colors, 2 sizes. The regular price is $10.95 on they are on sale for $6.99! Click on the above photo to order online through my Stampin'Up! website or contact me at joni21@sbcglobal.net.

Christmas In July

2009-07-13T21:52:00.000-05:00

I know several of you love to start your Christmas cards early and like to do many different ones. Please join us for a fun afternoon of stamping and getting in the Christmas spirit. I know it will help with the Texas heat -- think snow. You will leave with a total of 16 cards with envelopes (4 each of 4 designs).

This is one of the cards that was made by a fellow demonstrator, Judy Hogan, for this class using a new Hostess stamp set.

Where: West Fort Worth
When: Saturday, July 25 OR Sunday, July 26 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Class Fee: $25 if you register by July 18, $30 if after July 18.

Your class fee includes all supplies except your adhesive. You may pre-order SNAIL adhesive for $8.28 which includes shipping, handling and tax.

If you would like to register for this class, please leave a comment here or contact me at joni21@sbcglobal.net

Open House during Take~a~Break

2009-07-09T18:01:00.002-05:00

There will be a multi-demonstrator Stampin'Up Open House this Friday, the 10th as part of our regular Take~a~break crop. The Crop is from 4pm-12pm and the Open House is from 7pm-9pm. You are invited to join the crop. There will be a free make~and~take, a 'goodie' for attendies, retired Stampin'Up! stamps (over 100 sets), the new 2009-2010 Catalog, the New In Colors, and door prizes! That sounds like a winning combination! The church is located at 3800 Popplewell St in Fort Worth. We are in the back in the fellowship hall.

Here is the card we will be making as the make~and~take.
This card uses the new Razzleberry Lemonade paper and Rich Razzleberry and Crushed Curry cardstock.

Hope to see you there~

The New In Colors for 2009-2010

2009-07-03T20:49:00.012-05:00

The one thing I love about Stampin'Up! is the new 'In colors' they release every July. This year is no exception! They always show the latest style in colors and blend in with the original Color Families. And the names! Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay, and Soft Suede. We had a swap at our last demonstrator meeting and this is the card that I swaped. If features the Movers and Shapers exclusve Curly Label Bigz die (page 201)*. You can move the die around anywhere on your paper! Check out the Punch Windows (page 201)* that coordinate with the Bigz die set! And ofcourse there are coordinating punches for these dies (page 186)*. I used the Christmas Punch stamp set(page 14)*. I also used the Season of Joy stamp set (page 32)*. The cardstock is Rich Razzleberry, Bashful Blue, and Old Olive. These are great colors for the holiday season! Stay tuned for our Christmas in July workshop on July 25th and 26th. Now here is a treat. Be the first to leave a comment and win one each of the 8.5 x 11" sheets of cardstock in the new In Colors. Enjoy!!

He is Risen!!

2009-04-12T11:15:00.002-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T15:19:00.001-06:00

Too Much Fun!

2009-02-11T21:19:00.004-06:00

I visited my friend, Roxanne, at her school today. She made an awesome bulletin board about President's Day using silhouette's of the children in her class. This is an awesome friendship. We've known each other for almost 30 years! Eww, there is a slap of age!! She has always been a fun friend.

Some people just come into your life and bring a lot of fun!!

Here is part of the board she made. Those are silhouette's of the children! It was really awesome.

Friends

2009-02-07T14:33:00.004-06:00

DeDe and Brenda

Brenda and Aleck

Presley, DeDe, and Brooke (who did not want her picture taken :))

Happy Dog Birthday Joy!

2009-01-27T10:31:00.004-06:00

Happy 9th Birthday Joy!! You have been such a great dog friend to me. I love you and think you are so sweet!!

DOG MOM

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I made and ate hot meals unmolested.
I had unstained, unfurred clothes.
I had quiet conversations on the phone,
even if the doorbell rang.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I slept as late as I wanted
And never worried about how late I got to bed
or if I could get into my bed.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I cleaned my house every day.
I never tripped over toys, stuffies, chewies
Or invited the neighbor's dog over to play.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I didn't worry if my plants, cleansers, plastic bags,
toilet paper, soap or deodorant
were poisonous or dangerous.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never been peed on
Pooped on
Drooled on
Chewed on
Or pinched by puppy teeth.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had complete control of
My thoughts,
My body and mind.
I slept all night without sharing
the covers or pillow.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I never looked into big, soulful eyes and cried.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop a hurt.
I never knew something so furry and four-legged
could affect my heart so deeply.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never held a sleeping puppy
just because I couldn't put it down.
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was well.
I didn't know how warm it feels inside
to feed a hungry puppy.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment
or the satisfaction of being
A Dog Mom

Author Unknown

My Friend, Jerry Smart

2009-01-12T12:50:00.004-06:00

God blessed me with a wonderful set of friends, Joan and Jerry Smart. I learned about God's unconditional love with Joan and Jerry. Joan passed on to the Lord two years ago this January and Jerry joined her this pass Friday. I am sure that upon their entrance to the presance of God He said 'Well done my faithful servants'. I love them both and will miss them more then my heart can say.

From the Fort Worth Star Telegram:

"Jerry Smart, 77, who was retired from General Dynamics and the U.S. Air Force, passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 2009, in the hospice unit of a local hospital, having endured a monthlong hospital stay due to a traumatic head injury.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Burial: Dido Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Biggers Funeral Home.
Jerry was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Sikeston, Mo., to William Smart and Ruby "Babe" Cook. Jerry grew up in Carlisle, Ark., and later married Joan Eierdam of Spokane, Wash. They moved to Fort Worth in 1952 and began their family.
Jerry was an extraordinary man, father and friend. He led a life of service to his family and everyone he met. Words cannot describe his generosity and his attitude toward life.
Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Joan; parents, William and Babe; and brother, Billy Allen.
The Smart family would like to express its gratitude to the doctors and nursing staff at JPS Hospital, as well as the staff at Vitas Hospice Unit.
Survivors: Children, Kathy and Gary Widener, Judy and Lindsay White, Linda and Chuck Merrill, Bryon and Fern Smart, Jerry and Vicki Smart, Jeannie and Kevin Mounsey, Patty and Gary Brown; brothers and sisters, Betty Ruth, Patsy, Sissy, Buzzy, Mary Sue, Peggy, Debbie, Paul Edward and sister-in-law, Cordie; 24 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many friends.
Published in the Star-Telegram on 1/11/2009"

I will miss you so much Jerry!! I'm sure you and Joan are dancing in heaven (or massaging her feet!) and I can hardly wait to see you again!

Joyful Expressions

Online Extravaganza

Quick and Easy Stocking Stuffers

25 and Counting ~ Pill Box Advent Calendar

Free Digital Content and Projects Nov 4-7th

Legands are born in October

Join the Fun and receive a Big Shot Free!

Baby Congratulations Card

Texas Tax Free Holiday

Final Days of $99 Starter Kit with Stampin Up!

Stamp Club

Stamp Club

Product Park at Convention

A word from our Founder, Shelli Gardner

Highlights from Convention

Stampin'Up! Convention 2011 Swap Card

BoGo Retired Stampin'Up! and other Products Sale

Join our Team for only $99

Saying Hello ~~ The new Stamin'Up! 2011-2012

Saying Goodbye ~~ Last Chance Lists

The new Summer Mini Catalog is Live!!

Have a Blessed Easter

A very Cute St. Patrick's Day Card

A Card Swap!

Sale~A~Bration, Another "Bliss" Card

Sale~A~Bration "Bliss"

Snow Day Make Up Sale!!

More Happy Valentines

Happy Valentine's Day

A little Bliss from the Sale~A~Bration Catalog

Sale~A~Bration is Here!

My Joy

Christmas on a Budget ~ Workshop and Sales

Kitty Sympathy Card

Clearance Rack Blitz

National Cardmaking Day!!

SU Demo Retreat

Crop for a Cause ~ Saturday, September 18th!

The Nicest Things

Thank you Jeannie

Thank you Stephanie!

Tax FREE Weekend in Texas!

Retired Accessories List Current as of JUNE 21st

Stampin'Up! Last Chance List

~~In Loving Memory~~

Summer Mini Catalog

National Scrapbook Month Promotion

National Scrapbooking Day

A few of my favorite things ...

Stampin'Up!'s Color Renovation

{BIG NEWS!} Stampin' Up! Color Renovation!

Sneek Peak of the 2010 Idea Book and Catalog

A few of my favorite things ...

Sweet Pea Home Decor

Featured Stamper Challenge #4

Simply Adorned

Easter

Stampin Connection Challenge #3

Instructions for Clear Mount Stamps

Stampin'Up! Border and Corner Punches Video

Stampin Connection Challenge #2

A die cut little purse

Sale~A~Bration = FREE STAMPS

Stampin Connection Challenge

Happy Birthday Joy!

Birthday Cards and More

New Clear-Mount Rubber Stamps by Stampin' Up!

Merry Christmas to All ~~

Stampin'Up!'s 12 Days of Christmas Sale

Dormant Stamps Retiring January 4th

Stocking Stuffers and here is the more

Stocking Stuffers and More

Love My Digital Studio

Holiday Hoopla

Deal of the Week 10-12 through 10-18

Deal of the Week 10-2 to 10-11

WOW ~~ My Digital Studio

Hercules

It's Here!!

Cards for the Troops

In Loving Memory

Friends