Renovations

Well we've been working on removing wall paper in our 2 story hallway and getting our bedroom/bath ready as well. So here are a few pictures of the process.  I'm also scheduling some posts for next week while I'm on vacation. The last one I scheduled didn't post. We shall see! Hopefully when I get home it will look much different! Stay tuned!

looking down, what a mess!

Matthew is not a happy camper!

Yes, mom can I help you?

So how's it looking?

This last picture is our tiny bathroom. This will get worked on when we get back. After the hall and our room is done, one room left with wallpaper! It's been a long time waiting for this to happen. I'll have to post more when it's all done and CLEAN!

Happy Stamping!

Cyndy

FREE Bonus Hostess Set!

It's time to book your party now! Nothing is better then FREE! You can earn the Good Greetings stamp set when you reach $300 when hosting a party!* That's right, this brand-new stamp set is in addition to all the other exciting and generous benefits you get when you host a party from August 28 to October 31. This versatile stamp set covers holidays from Halloween to Valentines and more. Don't miss out on this stamp set.

*$300 in party sales is before tax and shipping.

Contact me to book your party today!

Happy Stamping!

Cyndy

Holiday Mini is Here!

The Holiday Mini is here! So exciting! There are so many great stamps and products in the catalog. You'll have to have a party just to get some for FREE!

Here are a couple of samples I made using product from the mini.

Inspired by RambingRoseStudio

Inspired by Julie Gearing

I used the stamp set Christmas Bauble and Letterpress Winter. I also used All is Calm DSP along with the Blendabilities. I've been gearing up for our Fall Fest, which is in a couple of weeks. Hopefully I'll get another Fall Sample uploaded before I leave for vacation tomorrow. Enjoy the samples and if you need additional help with what was used or want to book a party and earn the bonus Hostess stamp set, contact me and we can do a blendability party!

Happy Stamping!

Cyndy

Weekly Deals

 

Here is this week's weekly deals. If you need help placing an order, contact me for assistance.
Happy Stamping!
Cyndy

Like to Play Hide and Seek?

See these boxes? Stampin' Up! handed them out to demonstrators across ALL 50 STATES and EIGHT CANADIAN PROVINCES! The boxes will be hiding out there, somewhere, waiting for you to find them! Watch the Stampin' Up! blog ((http://www.stampinup.com/home/get-inspired). That's where we'll reveal the exact locations! If you find one, share your photo at #PLxSUHideandSeek
Good luck and happy hunting!
Cyndy

Join My Team!

Stampin' Up! has a super exciting deal! The Short & Sweet recruiting promotion is here! It IS short: It only lasts from August 21-28. And it IS sweet: New recruits will receive $150 in their choice of Stampin' Up! products for the $99 starter kit price. You won't even have to pay for shipping either! It's a great deal, amazing business opportunity, AND it's only available for a short time! So if you've been thinking about signing up, this is the time. I've enjoyed it ever since I joined. Whether you just want the discount or want to pay some extra bills, you'll have fun doing it! Contact me and we'll get the ball rolling!
Happy Stamping,
Cyndy

Happy Anniversary!

Today is my anniversary! We've been married 32 years and life is great. I was going to make John's card last night but our daughter was feeling well so went to deal with that and since it was late, went to bed. So this is hot off the press. Here is my card to him.

My card to him

Enjoying card

His card to me

As you can see, he put a lot of effort into his card. The sad part is, he really is a good artist. But I must say he keeps me laughing! I was on Pinterest looking for ideas for his card and needed something simply and above is what I came up with. I did find some other verses that would love to use. Here is one I thought was cute: "You're the only one I want to annoy for the rest of my life. Happy Anniversary". Here is the other I thought would be good too: "On our anniversary, I want you to know how much I've enjoyed annoying you all this time & how excited I am to keep doing so in the future." Now of course I don't think I annoy him but of course he does. His typical question to me is "How much do I charge to haunt a house?" Well my response is: "Nothing! But I charge a lot to keep the ghosts out. Trying to hint, but he doesn't get it. The response is something like that and doesn't sound great but exactly what eludes me right now and John can't remember either. So I guess it wasn't a great response anyway. So this is my anniversary, but life is good and wouldn't want to be married to anybody else. We've been through a lot and look forward to the next 32 years! Life is GRAND! He's the best!
Cyndy

Holiday Mini Sneak Peak

Well I had to make a card for a swap using something from the new Holiday Mini Catalog. I waited until convention to get much from the annual catalog. We were able to purchase product from the Holiday Mini at Convention! How fabulous was that! Well there was a lot I wanted to get from that mini and I'll be busy on the next few weeks making samples. So the first card I did, I love, but way too much work for a swap.

 

This is using the Snowflake Card Thinlit & Letterpress Winter

this is the inside

I tried out a new technique which I'm going to incorporate into my September Technique class. So if this is peeking your interest, contact me to register. I also used the All Is Calm DSP. All in the new Mini! Next is the card I did for my swap.

Love this card, cased from LA Stamper. These supplies were also from the Holiday Mini. I used the All Is Calm DSP again and Endless Wishes. Very simple to duplicate. Stay tuned for more samples! I'm working on doing a demonstration at my upline Tina Rosenkrans Fall Fest.
Happy Stampin! Cyndy

Weekly Deals!

Just in case you didn't know, Stampin' Up! has weekly deals on current product. It comes out on Monday each week. Here is this week's deals.

To purchase any of these items or anything else, click here to shop and don't forget to put me in as your demonstrator!

Happy Stamping! Cyndy

Calendar update!

Well I've been working on my calendar for September. I've been participating in a "boot camp" to get my business back on track. So this past week's assignment was to do a month of classes and events. So I did it! Below is a picture of my calendar but you can always access my schedule by clicking on the "classes" tab, which will take you to my Stampin' Up! website.

Also, stay posted because I signed up for a blog hop with prizes! It starts Oct 1st, so keep watching!
Cyndy

August Technique

Well here are the other two cards we did on Tuesday for class this month. I'm not sure what to call these techniques, or who to give credit to. I made similar ones at the shoebox swap I participated in last month when I went to convention.

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inside

opened

 Here are a couple more photos from convention

L-R-- SU designer of some of the Project Life, Trisha, Jessica

The new Holiday Mini! with Tami, me, Dale

Dale with one of our completed make n' takes! A first for me!

Convention bags, yah! Trisha, Jessica, & Dale

We had a great time and will share more in the coming weeks. Enjoy the beautiful weather, at least where I am!

Cyndy

Technique Class

Had to reschedule my class last month and this month, so I did a combined class today. Everything we did were swaps I got at convention. Of course I had to change them up because I didn't have the stamps or DSP .  I would have put this up sooner but I've been having trouble move the pictures from my phone to the computer, so I only have one for now. I wish I knew who I got this idea from but I didn't get any contact info with this one. I did find several examples on Pinterest. I'll post the other two cards in the next couple of days.

This is a picture from convention. It started Wednesday evening with a Paper Pumpkin party. There was a make n' take for everyone. This is Dale, Trisha, Jessica, and me. We had lots of fun and tasty treats as well! Enjoy!

Cyndy

Paper Pumpkin

The Paper Pumpkin kit has a special until September 10, 2014. If you sign up (by September 10) the first 2 months are 50% off! We had a preview of the August and September kits and they are AWESOME! If you want to receive the August kit you have until the 10th of this month to sign up and receive it. This is what you need to do:

1. Go to My Paper Pumpkin and remember to put me (Cyndy Ponczek) as your demonstrator and
2. Use the code HALFOFF2 to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2014, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

It's that easy!

Here are some pictures of alternative things that was done with the July kit. These are courtesy of Hawaii Paper Party on You Tube. Stampin' Up! also has a channel on You Tube showing how to make the projects in the kit. These kits are great for yourself if you love crafting but don't have much time or to just give as a gift!

Hope you enjoy these and if you need more inspiration, just contact me!
Until next post!
Cyndy

Big Shot Bundles!

If you're anything like us, you absolutely love when BIG opportunities come your way. That's why we've brought you the chance to receive one of five free stamp set/framelit bundles below (your choice!) with purchase of a Big Shot. And if you get a Big Shot now, you'll be ready for all the new Big Shot accessories in the holiday catalog. If you already own a Big Shot, you can still purchase these discounted bundles at an amazing 15% off! This is one deal you won't want to miss-only available from August 1-31-as these bundles are one-time only exclusives.

Bundle	Item Number	Stamp Set	Framelit	Discounted Price
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle WM	138923	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$33.75
Sumthin' with Bubbly Words Bundle CM	138920	Sumthin' Sumthin'	Word Bubbles	$31.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle WM	138924	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$42.25
Decorative Goodies Bundle CM	138921	Oh My Goodies	Deco Labels Collection	$35.95
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle WM	138925	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$43.25
Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle CM	138922	Day of Celebration	Chalk Talk	$37.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle WM	138911	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$54.25
Flowery Daydream Bundle CM	138910	Daydream Medallions	Floral Collection	$45.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle WM	138644	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$50.75
Bright & Beautiful Stars Bundle CM	138200	Bright & Beautiful	Star	$43.95

New page in Life

Yes, it's been a long time since my last post and a lot has happened. I had been working at Coldwater Creek for over 4 years and the last year was full time as one of the Assistant Managers. I enjoyed working there. I worked with a bunch of wonderful women and the company had a great product. We noticed a lot of things happening within the company and knew they were struggling and trying to save wherever they could. Well back in April they announced bankruptcy! We were all shocked to say the least. This past Wednesday our doors closed forever and Thursday we cleaned up the place and left. Well I feel wherever one door closes another will open. One door I hope is getting my Stampin' Up! business back to where it should be. I went to convention for the second time and had such a great time. So many great things happening within the company. Here are a few pictures from convention which was only a couple of weeks ago. The first picture is my roomie Dale and me taking a break from shopping. We got there early so we could do some shopping and site seeing. The next picture is the window of Godiva, yum! Then Dale again with all our goodies from shopping! We also participated in a shoebox swap and that's me doing mine! Then we met up with Jessica and Trish and toured around Temple Square.  That evening we picked up our convention bags! Oh how exciting! They're perfect for a tablet! Then we had a Paper Pumpkin party! but the picture after the convention bags isn't the make n' take from that it was actually the next day. So my pictures are a bit out of order! That make n' take was for the new Project Life with Stampin' Up! Then is a picture of our new friend Tami we met the first full day of convention. Then Dale on the plane on the way home and then is a picture of Jessica and I when they had a prize patrol for everyone! So that's it for now. I'll hopefully be posting at least once a week with new projects and maybe more pictures of convention! Enjoy the summer and keep following! Cyndy