Nichole's Stampin Craze: July 2013

Friday, July 26, 2013

Babies in the air!

Good Morning,

It's baby season!! My neighbor just had her first baby girl and I had the chance to see and hold her last night!! We took over a little welcome gift and I made this card to go with it!

My post Convention order came in today and I got my Envelope Liner Framelits!! I used them along with my new magnetic platform for the Big Shot to add the special touch to the envelope! It was super quick and easy and makes the card and envelope even better!

I also used one of my favorite stamp sets, Baby Prints! I love the little feet!

I've been really busy stamping away in my craft room the last few days. Check back daily to see what I'm up to!!

Happy Friday!

Current Stampin’Up! Promotions:

Join now for only $10 using promo code: PUMPKINDEAL

Sign up online today!! And join me every month for my Paper Pumpkin Palooza for free! Email me when you sign up at nicholevg@gmail.com for a special welcome gift :)

Join the Stampin’Up! Family now and get a Free Project Kit in addition to your starter kit! Only $99 and you’ll get over $150 in product, plus great discounts on future purchases, attend my classes and team meetings for free, an exclusive demonstrator magazine called Stampin' Success, and much more! Talk to me about it today!

For the class schedule and to RSVP for upcoming classes, please go to my Stampin’Up! website.

To shop online 24/7, go to my store here.

If you have an idea for a class, please let me know.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Convention Make and Take Helper

Good Morning!

Today, I'm sharing a Convention Make and Take project.

We were given 5 projects to complete and this one was my favorite. It's the Tag A Box Gift Box! We also used one of the stamp sets we received, Hello, Lovely. Isn't it cute?

So, I'm not too big on the feathers, but they were super easy to make and add a nice touch to the box. You punch a circle with any size punch. Then, insert your circle in the punch again to get the size of feather you desire. Next, use your snips to cut along the sides, giving it the feather flair!

You may not be able to tell the size of the box, but they are large enough to hold cookies, onesies for a baby, golf balls and tees for a Man's gift or....

.....................Washi Tape for a stamper!!!

At this year's Convention, I was selected to be a Make and Take helper!! It's quite an honor and only a few are chosen.... 5800 demonstrators attended and only ~75 were picked!! I got a special sneak peek of the projects and made mine a day before everyone else.

Andrea Withers, the Stampin'Up! Employee that coordinated the Make and Take session, gave us these badges to identify ourselves.

It was a really great experience! It made my first Convention even better!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Current Stampin’Up! Promotions:

Check out my blog for creative ideas and inspiration at http://nicholesu.blogspot.com/

For the class schedule and to RSVP for upcoming classes, please go to my Stampin’Up! website.

To shop online 24/7, go to my store here.

If you have an idea for a class, please let me know.

Monday, July 22, 2013

Goodies from Convention!! And My Own Stamp with Undefined!

Look at all my new Stampin'Up! Products!!

I received over 7 new stamp sets, make and takes, roommate gifts, a Paper Pumpkin kit, washi tape, a nd a beautiful backpack (not pictured) to carry it all in. I ended up checking an extra bag on the way home!!

On the bottom left of the picture, there's a wood stamp. It's called Undefined. It's a new product from Stampin'Up! that allows you to design and carve your own stamp! It's pretty amazing and I was able to try it out at Convention. Check it out:

So, I have to admit that I didn't do it right, but I don't know if you can tell. Well, my original plan was to create a monogram stamp... N for Nichole. I drew the sun and butterfly around it to make it cute! I stood in line for awhile waiting to get my chance to carve and when I was called to my spot, I panicked!! I way overthought it... Which is silly because I'm a stamper and know they need to be backwards...so when I transferred the image and realized it was backwards, I transferred it again and carved it the way it should have stamped.....

I think I lost you haha -- anyway... My stamp doesn't have a N after all but I ordered another kit to make a better one! They are really fun! My next project is to have Amari write her name (it's super cute at this age) and carve it out so I can cherish the memory and stamp her items like thank you card, birthday cards, etc.

You can order your Undefined kit today for $19.95!! And refills are only $9.95. Contact me today at nicholevg@gmail.com or place your order online at Nichole.stampinup.net

Thanks for stopping by!

Current Stampin’Up! Promotions:

Check out my blog for creative ideas and inspiration at http://nicholesu.blogspot.com/

For the class schedule and to RSVP for upcoming classes, please go to my Stampin’Up! website.

To shop online 24/7, go to my store here.

Nichole's Stampin' Craze Newsletter

Good Afternoon,

I just returned from my 1st Stampin'Up! Convention!! I've always loved my paper crafting hobby and at the Convention, I realized that I have so many opportunities to share my passion with others. Over the coming months, I plan to share more with you! I've had a blog setup for quite some time, but I have to admit, I only post about once a month right now. I will be using my Blog to display ideas, share current promotions, and provide video and step by step tutorials you can use at home to make your paper crafting experience more enjoyable! To subscribe to my blog posts, enter your email address in the “Follow by Email” box.

Upcoming Events:

Birthday Card Stamp-A-Stack

When: Wednesday, July 31^st at 6pm

What: Come make 10 birthday cards. They have been pre-cut and are ready for you to assemble. The cards come complete with envelopes, so you can personalize and send off to a lucky recipient!

Where: My home

Cost: $20** with your own adhesive. Includes 10 cards & envelopes, door prizes, light refreshments and a fun evening of stamping!

Bring a friend and get 2 free cards! Join my team for only $99 and come to all my classes for free! Ask me how today!

**At the first class you attend with me, you will be given your own SNAIL adhesive (a $6.95 value). Refills may be purchased for $4.50 (Item#104331)

RSVP by 7/30 online or by email at nicholevg@gmail.com

I've planned my events through December (although the dates and times may be subject to change)! The class schedule can be found at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/nichole/ on the bottom right side of the page. Click on the event to sign up or email me at nicholevg@gmail.com

New!! Paper Pumpkin Palooza!

When: starting on August 21, 2013 at 6pm and continuing monthly on the following dates: 9/25, 10/23, 11/20, 12/18

What: We’ll get together every month to open our Paper Pumpkin boxes and put the projects together in a fun environment. Here’s more information on Paper Pumpkin:

Paper Pumpkin is Stampin’Up!’s newest product – Here’s what it is:

I'm Paper Pumpkin . . .

I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun.

I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:

All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!

Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy!

Where: My home

Cost: Free! All you need to do is sign up for Paper Pumpkin! You can sign up online or I can order the kit for you each month. Cost includes your Paper Pumpkin kit, light refreshments, door prizes and a fun night of paper crafting!

Current Stampin’Up! Promotions:

Check out my blog for creative ideas and inspiration at http://nicholesu.blogspot.com/

For the class schedule and to RSVP for upcoming classes, please go to my Stampin’Up! website.

To shop online 24/7, go to my store here.

If you have an idea for a class, please let me know.

If you are interested, but unable to attend, please share a time that works better for you.

I hope you can join me!

Nichole Jaramillo

Back from My 1st Convention!

I just got back from my 1st Stampin'Up! convention and it was amazing. I learned a ton, am truly inspired, and I came home with lots of goodies!!

I love my paper crafting hobby and the best part about convention was the information and ideas that other successful demonstrators and the Stampin'Up! Staff shared about how to share my hobby with others. I'm looking forward to putting my new knowledge to work and using my blog is the first step. In the coming weeks, I'll be sharing what I learned and the new products I came home with!

So, at convention, it is tradition to give your roomies little presents. Today, I'm showing my gift to my roommates. I stayed with 3 other demonstrators in my upline, Ladybug Ink: Carmelita, Angela and Miquelita. Here's what I have them:

I used our Tag a Bag gift bags and the accessory kit. They are only $3.95 for 10, so it's an easy and inexpensive gift bag that could be used for any occasion: baby showers, bridal showers, birthday party favors, hostess gifts... You get it. I tied the bag with Raspberry Ripple ribbon. The stamp set is Label Love and coordinates with the Artisan Label Punch. The stamp set has 7 stamps... Something for every occasion. Check out my online store to place your order today!

Upcoming class: Birthday Card Stamp a Stack on August 3rd. RSVP online at Nichole.stampinup.net

Promotion: Paper Pumpkin is $10 for the first 2 months!! Sign up now at mypaperpumpkin.com

Friday, July 12, 2013

Ladybug Ink Blog Hop Friday!

Good Morning, Happy Friday and Welcome to our Ladybug Ink Blog Hop!

Today, we are showcasing our new In Colors for 2013-2015! I love the colors and their names are even better: Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Strawberry Slush. The card I've made for today's blog uses Baked Brown Sugar and Pistachio Pudding. I also used the new This And That Epic Day Designer Series Paper (DSP) for the hexagons. While the colors aren't the same, the DSP adds a little dimension to the card and DSP is on sale right now!!! Buy 3, get 1 free until July 31st! Go to my online store to order now!

I added a little DSP to the envelope too! This is the card I am going to take to Stampin'Up!'s convention next week. Stampin'Up! has challenged each demonstrator attending the annual convention to join in their quest to make the Guinness Book of World Records! We will each be mailing off a card from our convention location and, with over 5800 attendees, it will be the most cards ever mailed from one location at the same time. Very exciting!