Jess' Creative Corner

Update

Well, the summer has flown by and we're now into September. Here in the northeast, the weather has definitely gotten cooler (not that we had many hot days this summer though) and the daylight is getting shorter. :(

I just wanted to update everyone on where things are at.

As far as the pregnancy goes, I'm now 24 weeks along and I'm feeling much better. We found out last week that we're going to be having a boy! His name will be Cory Matthew Tanner.

We thought we were going to be moving this summer, but now it looks like we will be staying put at least until spring.

I just re-signed the Independent Demonstrator Agreement with Stampin' Up!, so no worries about that. You may notice that a few links were removed so that I would be in compliance - which I had no problems with. I really only use Stampin' Up! products anyway!

I will be receiving my copy of Stampin' Up!'s new digital scrapbooking kit, My Digital Studio, today and I hope to get to play with it tonight and this weekend. I'm very excited about this software as I've wanted to scrapbook for a long time, but I could never seem to find the time. From everything I've heard, My Digital Studio makes scrapbooking so much quicker. When Cory arrives I won't have much time, but I'll definitely want to make a scrapbook of everything he does! I hope to be able to post some samples of what can be produced with the software this weekend. Not only does it do scrapbooking, but also DVDs, cards, calendars, blog headers and much more! I CAN'T WAIT!

I will be attending the Stampin' Up! half-day regional seminar on October 17th and hopefully I'll have some cards to swap with the other demos!

I'm hoping to hold a fall card class on Saturday, October 10th. Not sure on the time yet, so check back for more information.

I really will try to get better about posting more regularly, but things are pretty crazy with work and getting ready for the baby. Check back soon to see the My Digital Studio samples - it will be available for customers to purchase on October 1st!

Happy Stamping!

-Jess

WOW - So Much to Share!

Hi again stampers!

Yes, I am still alive! Where does the time go so quickly? I again apologize for my long absence, but I have some great announcements that I hope will help you to forgive me!

First off, on a personal note, I am almost three months pregnant! The morning sickness has not been pleasant, but I look forward to what's to come. I have my first ultrasound this week so I will have another update after that.

Now on to the Stampin' Up! announcements!

1. Today the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit is available for purchase through August 31st, while supplies last. Click here to view the flyer. And click here to view the contents of the kit.

2. For the month of June, Stampin' Up! is giving $20 in extra hostess bucks for personal or workshop purchases totaling $250-$399.99 before tax and shipping or $40 in extra hostess bucks for $400 or more. Personal purchases can be placed online at my Stampin' Up! website by clicking on the Shop Now link. If you would like to hostess a catalog party you can contact me at: galetannerdesign@gmail.com. All online sales must be completed before 11:59pm EST on June 30th. Orders through me personally must be completed before 8pm EST on June 30th (I will call you to confirm your order before I consider it complete) to qualify for this promotion.

3. Now that the current catalog is winding down, Stampin' Up! has released the Last Chance (AKA retiring) Products List.

The Stamp Sets and Decor Elements are available through June 30th. Click here to view the Last Chance Stamp Set List in Alphabetical Order. Or click here to view the list by catalog page number. The Last Chance Decor Elements List can be viewed by clicking here.

The other products are only available while supplies last. Some are up to 50% OFF the original prices! So get them before they're gone forever! Out of stock indicates that the items are no longer available.

The Last Chance Accessories are listed below: (updated 06/19/09)

Item #	Product Description	Price	Discount	Sale Price	Availability
112735	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
112970	LO MEJOR DE TODO	19.95	0.5	9.98	Available
105143	DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR	9.95	0.5	4.98	Out of stock
113888	RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
109044	PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
111364	RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"	8.95	0.5	4.48	Available
106961	STAZON REFILL WHITE	4.95	0.5	2.48	Out of stock
114341	COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114316	RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS	13.95	0.5	6.98	Available
111414	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
114351	DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY	4.95	0.5	2.48	Available
114338	COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114019	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114317	RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP	12.95	0.5	6.48	Available
102875	HEMP TWINE RED	2.95	0.5	1.48	Available
101259	HEMP TWINE BLACK	2.95	0.5	1.48	Available
113979	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS	7.95	0.5	3.98	Available
114350	DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO	4.95	0.5	2.48	Available
111363	RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"	7.95	0.25	5.96	Available
111365	RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED	6.95	0.25	5.21	Available
111847	RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
111371	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111373	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111372	RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
113884	RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT	10.95	0.25	8.21	Out of stock
114318	RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET	12.95	0.25	9.71	Available
111374	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111370	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111415	RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
113887	RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS	11.95	0.25	8.96	Available
111416	RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
111338	NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II	12.95	0.25	9.71	Available
111879	RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA	7.95	0.25	5.96	Available
111277	RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
110730	DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
107272	PUNCH KEY TAG	15.95	0.25	11.96	Out of stock
113980	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111375	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Out of stock
112010	DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN	8.95	0.25	6.71	Out of stock
113991	TASTE OF TEXTILES	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
101399	STIPPLE BRUSHES	6.95	0.25	5.21	Out of stock
112092	BUTTON BOUQUET	7.95	0.25	5.96	Out of stock
112139	NOTES CAROUSEL II	11.95	0.25	8.96	Out of stock
111336	NOTES SCALLOP II	11.95	0.25	8.96	Out of stock
111840	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT	2.95			Available
111841	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO	2.95			Available
111843	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE	2.95			Available
111839	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED	2.95			Out of stock
111842	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS	2.95			Out of stock
112161	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS	9.95			Available
112042	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN	9.95			Available
112156	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE	9.95			Available
112150	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT	9.95			Out of stock
112153	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO	9.95			Out of stock
111844	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE	2.95			Out of stock
111836	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED	5.95			Available
111838	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE	5.95			Available
113966	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE	9.95			Available
109123	STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN	3.25			Out of stock
113981	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS	9.95			Available
112157	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE	9.95			Out of stock
113975	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART	9.95			Available
114037	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER	11.95			Out of stock
113978	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS	9.95			Available
112041	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE	9.95			Out of stock
112468	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS	9.95			Out of stock
111834	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO	5.95			Available
114039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY	11.95			Available
108590	CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12	8.95			Out of stock
111337	NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II	9.95			Available
112471	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET	9.95			Out of stock
112464	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER	9.95			Available
112006	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II	14.95			Available
111837	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT	5.95			Available
112461	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE	9.95			Out of stock
113993	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE	11.95			Available
112155	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED	9.95			Out of stock
111353	CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Out of stock
111348	CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Out of stock
112172	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY	19.95			Out of stock
100900	GIFT SACKS WHITE	2.95			Available
114605	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS	42.95			Out of stock
102264	COLUZZLE STARTER KIT	19.95			Out of stock
111346	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12	8.95			Out of stock
111835	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS	5.95			Available
111350	CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Out of stock
105668	TATTOO KIT I	13.95			Out of stock
111349	CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Out of stock
109231	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS	54.95			Available
111351	CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Out of stock
112165	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL	19.95			Out of stock
113950	DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE	8.95			Out of stock
111345	CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12	11.95			Out of stock
105669	TATTOO KIT II	13.95			Out of stock
111833	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE	5.95			Available
113936	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES	19.95			Out of stock
111347	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11	7.95			Out of stock
107288	ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE	5.5			Out of stock
104310	CRAFTERS TOOL KIT	39.95			Available
111352	CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11	5.5			Out of stock
113943	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET	19.95			Available
113925	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS	19.95			Available
112179	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES	19.95			Available
113911	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN	19.95			Out of stock
112054	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER	19.95			Out of stock
111253	Blooms & Bulbs	6.5			Out of stock
109684	Doodle	8.5			Out of stock
111257	Happy, Happy Birthday	8.5			Available
109692	Love	6.5			Available
109568	My ABCs	6.5			Out of stock
109682	Perfectly Pretty	6.5			Out of stock
109687	See You Around	8.5			Available
109683	So Swirly	8.5			Available
111260	Something Fishy	8.5			Available
111262	Stems & Silhouettes	8.5			Available
105516	Watercolor Joy	6.5			Available
114528	Embosslit Flower	11.95			Available
116209	Note of Thanks	9.95			Available
116210	Birthdays Count	9.95			Available
112966	Curly Label Bundle*	33.95			Available
112457	Designer Series Paper Juntos	9.95			Available
112475	Illuminated	6.5			Available
113034	Stampin' Color Index Labels	3.95			Available
115535	Hand Drawn Bundle				Available

* The punch which is part of the Curly Label Punch bundle will carry over into the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog

4. Last, but definitely not least, the NEW Stampin' Up! catalog begins on July 1st! Contact me to book a workshop and receive a FREE copy of the 2009-2010 Stampin' Up! Catalog and Idea Book (a $9.95 value). On July 1st you will also be able to visit my Stampin' Up! website and click on the Shop Now link to view new items and place your order online.

I hope to have some samples using some of the new products for you to see soon, so don't forget to check back!

Happy Stamping!

I'm still here...and there are some promotions to announce!

Sorry about my extended absence!! My camera battery needs to be charged again, and of course the charger seems to be in that "safe" place that I can never seem to find. I will continue to look for it and I hope to get it in the next few days so that I can post all the awesome things I've been creating.

You will notice some changes to my blog in the near future. Some include:

• I will start offering items/classes/card kits that you can purchase online using PayPal!
• You will soon be able to RSVP and pay for classes using PayPal!
• I am currently trying out Constant Contact for my monthly newsletters, so if you're interested in joining my mailing list please subscribe using the link on the right sidebar!
• I am working on coming up with some challenges and maybe even some swaps for everyone to participate in!
• I plan to add more tutorials and technique information!
• I will start adding scrapbooking samples!
• I will add more 3-D, home decor and party favor samples!
• Big Shot project ideas will be coming soon!

This is a lot of stuff, so I will probably roll out a few at a time over the next few months, but I just wanted to give you all a heads up!

Okay, on to the promotions!

Sale-A-Bration is still going on through the end of March, so it's not too late to place your order! If you're not familiar with Sale-A-Bration, then here's the deal: for every $50 in Stampin' Up! products you purchase during this time, you will receive 1 FREE Sale-A-Bration item. This year there are 4 Stamp Sets, a Ribbon Bundle and a package of Designer Series Paper for choices. These items will never be offered again, so if you're interested in any/all of them, then make sure you place your order before March 31st! If you'd like to order and you live in the US, then you can visit my Stampin' Up! website to place an order.

Stampin' Up! is offering the Easter stamp sets in the Occasions Mini now so that you can have them before Easter! Pictures of the sets are below, and if you'd like to order and you live in the US, then you can visit my Stampin' Up! website to place an order.

The entire Occasions Mini 2009 products will be available for ordering on April 1st as well as some other exciting NEW products that you'll hear more about soon.

Finally, April is "Get Connected" month, so watch for information on a class and Open House that I will be holding for this event. In this economy we need to focus back on doing the "little things" to show our friends, loved ones and customers that we care and are thinking of them. Let's try to re-connect with these important people by sending them hand made cards, scrapbook pages or hand made gifts. It truely is the thought that counts!

Happy Stamping!

New Techniques and Project Ideas Sections

I just wanted to let you know that I have added two new sections to my blog. One section is called Stamping Techniques and I will add a new technique to the page every week or so. Feel free to try the techniques yourself and send me any photos of your work. I will post the photos on my blog for others to see and use as inspiration. The directions will generally be PDF documents for you to view and print. The other section is a list of links to project ideas. I will sporadically add to this list as well. These will be links that will take you to the directions on how to make these projects. Some project ideas I will actually post if I am able to.

Sorry, my camera is still dead, so no new photos yet!

Also, in case you didn't see it, I added a new page the other day that lists all of the services I offer in regards to stamping. You can check it out here.

First Few Days and Oops...more Spring Fling Photos

Hi again! Sorry it's been a few days since my last post. My new job has kept me busy and pretty tired. I haven't done much of anything except work and sleep since I started. The job is pretty good. I spend a lot more time on my feet than I expected. I only sit for maybe a half an hour to an hour a day. My feet just aren't used to that yet! I'm hoping it means that I'll get in better shape! I've been learning some new things, but most of the stuff I've done before. I just have to learn the way that they do things or the differences in the machines they use. We are SO busy, but I think I'm doing pretty good at keeping things moving along. Hopefully I'll get used to everything soon so that I'll have more energy to stamp and stuff.

Today I'm really hoping that I can get my cards started for Mother's Day as well as do some stuff around the house. I also need to get ready for my yard sale on Saturday. We're selling a bunch of stuff that we found in the barn and pantry. I need to price things and go through some of my own stuff to see what I can part with. I'm not sure if I'll be selling any of my stamping things. I hope to not have to, but I need to see what I've got.

I recently purchased some stamps from Stamping Bella and they arrived today. They are very cute, but there's one problem. They aren't mounted, they don't come with any blocks and they're not clear...how am I supposed to use them? If anyone has the answer, please contact me because I really want to use them! Of course they didn't come with instructions and I figured, "they're stamps, of course I'll know how to use them". Silly, silly me!

So, I realized that I still had a few more Spring Fling photos that I had forgotten about. I guess I took more photos than I thought!

This is a very neat recipe book. I love the design and the color combination. I am hoping to have a class soon to make something similar. I will let you know as soon as I have a date to do it. If you are interested in attending, you can contact me for more info and to be sure you know when the class will be.

This is an explosion box. It is a mini photo book and it is folded up into a box. When the cover is lifted the box kind of springs out (explodes). It is a neat way to send photos to family or friends.

This is a party favor or easter treat made from a York Peppermint Patty, the scallop punch, and either the large or small oval punch depending on how big you want the ears. This is really cute!

The next few photos are also from the Punch Demonstration at Spring Fling.

Well, that's all for now, and I'm pretty sure that those are all the photos from Spring Fling now. My camera battery still isn't charged yet, so I can't post any new photos, but hopefully I will upload some soon.

Thanks for visiting and happy stamping!

First Day & Final Spring Fling Demo Photos

Hi again!

Today is my first day at my new job, I'll let you know how it goes. I'm hoping for a great day!

Today is also the last day that I will be posting Spring Fling photos. Now I have to get my butt in gear and make some stuff to post here for all of you to see. I guess I've got my work cut out for me! The final demonstration I will be showing was done by Lynn Larson and her demo was on the Carousel Notes - a new item from the Occasions Mini Catalog. The items on this catalog are available through June 30th.

This is a very cute idea for a treat holder/party favor/thank you gift. If you'd like to see a tutorial on how to make this, you can visit Lynn's blog here.  I can't wait to try making some of my own.

These are a few examples of cards that could be made from the carousel notes. The one on the left opens where the white circle is and the one on the left is made of two carousel notes with the top one being scored and only glued at the top.

The next two photos are of an awesome scrapbook purse which you can get the tutorial for here.  Of course I can't wait to try this one out too!

Well, I must get ready for work, so until next time...happy stamping!

Scrapbooking Project and Spring Fling Demo Photos

I don't think I've told you in previous posts, but over the last 2 weeks my husband Ben, my parents and I have been cleaning out my Gram's barn, shed and pantry. My Gram is 95 and Ben and I live with her. The house has been in the family for many generations and a lot of stuff has been accumulated in that time. Ben's idea was to make the barn into a stamping workshop for me, but we still have a ways to go before that will be ready unfortunately.

During the long, arduous process my family and I have had some fun discovering old photos, letters, toys and antiques. I have told my Gram that if she tells me who the people in the photos are (of course most of them do not have any information on them) and where the photo was taken that I will make a scrapbook of the photos and letters to preserve them. I even found my great-grandparents' marriage certificate from 1892. I really feel that these treasures shouldn't be hidden away in dusty old boxes for the rodents and bugs to get at. I'm hoping to get through the boxes and have everything labeled within the next couple weeks. The whole process seems daunting, but I'd love to have a family scrapbook and I think it will be fun. I realize that I'm going to have to place an order to Stampin' Up! soon so that I will have all the supplies I need. Lots of 12x12 cardstock, a few Simply Scrappin' kits, a 12x12 album and a lot of extra pages will be my main priority to start with.

Has anyone else scrapbooked black and white or sepia toned photos? Almost all of the photos are not color, so I'm wondering what kind of color scheme I should use to complement the photos. If anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear them! I also don't really know what I should do for embellishments. I found some really old buttons and eyelets which I kept, but I'm not sure if they would go with the photos. Any suggestions on this would also be greatly appreciated.

Tomorrow I start my new job and I'm crossing my fingers that this one is less stressful than the last. I'm also hoping that I can get my Stampin' Up! business going and have more time to actually stamp and scrapbook.

We're nearing the end of photos from Spring Fling. Only one more post after this one and then I'll be moving on to some new stuff. Today I'm going to post a couple photos from the Accents and Elements Spring Fling Demonstration.

This is just so cute! The best part is that it is pretty simple to make too. It is made up of circle punched paper, a few strips of paper, 2 brads, a flower from the Flower Fusion kit and some adhesive. These would make great party favors for a bridal shower, red hat party, a girls day, a garden party or tea party. I hope to make a few of my own and I'll try to post them once my camera battery is re-charged. I'd also love to see examples of some any of you make, so feel free to send me photos of your creations!

I think that this card is just gorgeous. The design is simple and elegant. And I just love this color combination. The flowers and the bow really make it pop.

Well, that's all I've got for now. My next post will have photos from the carousel notes demonstration.

Happy stamping!

Last Day, Call for Stamped Bridal Shower Gift Ideas, More Spring Fling Ideas and Photos

Today is my last day at my old job and I'm going a little crazy trying to get everything I need to print all my personal stuff that I wanted printed before I leave. I just love to procrastinate it seems. I had intended to make some cards or something for my co-workers, but I just didn't have time. Maybe I can send something to them next week.

I am going to my friend's bridal shower tomorrow and I was trying to come up with an idea for a stamped gift to go with my card and monetary gift. Does anyone have any ideas that they'd like to share with me? I would need to either do it tonight or first thing tomorrow morning because the shower is at noon. I would appreciate any and all suggestions!

Today's spring fling photos are from the scrapbooking demonstration. I really enjoyed this demo and I'm now getting ready to try a few of these myself. I also would like to try a few 6x6 brag book pages with the same idea.

 

 

I will leave you today with a photo of the cute centerpiece from Spring Fling. It is one of those fortune teller origami things we used to make as kids flipped upside down and filled with m&ms and peanuts. YUM!!