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

Prepping

Well I feel like I've been on a whirl wind ride! Since getting back from convention, I've been working, weeding, or creating samples for Fall Fest. The garden is starting to turn out gigantic tomatoes, lots of peas, zucchini, and beans to climb to the sky! I even got some flowers growing! The pool on the other hand has given us nothing but trouble. Hopefully my husband has that fixed AGAIN!
At convention I won the new label thinlit that makes the flip cards! So I'll be showing a demonstration at our semi annual Fall Fest using this exciting new product. Here is a sample of one of the cards I made.

It's been a long time!

Grouted Tiles

Well I know, it's been a long time. The Stampin' Up! year has just begun and I've also started a new job working full time now as a 2nd Assistant Sales Manager at Coldwater Creek. I'm really enjoying my time there. I've been there over 3 years! I get to wear fun clothes and able to use my creative side as well! I am learning to manage my time better though so maybe I'll be posting more often! Who knows! I had my technique class a week late this month and here are some pictures of what we did in class along with some of last month projects. It's been a very busy year and it seems to never end. My garden is in and doing well this year so far. The pool is even looking pretty good and not so cold! I'm also hoping to get my kitchen this fall! We'll see how that goes.

Cutaway Window

Triple Embossed

Embossed Scraps

Big Buckle

July Technique

Yes, I know it's not July, but I'm so far behind it isn't funny. It was easier to just use my ipod to take the pictures and upload them then use the camera. Hope these pictures turn out ok. The first  card is a double embossed.
Oh boy! I just found this unfinished post from last year! Well I guess better late then never!

Extra Hostess Benefits!

As if the brand-spanking-new 2012-2013 Annual Catalog isn't enough, Stampin' Up! is also offering two spectacular promotions during the month of June!  One is an amazing incentive for Hostesses and the other is a cool bonus for New Demonstrators!  Here are the details...

We {Heart} Our Hostesses Promotion—June 1 thru July 31, 2012
Hostesses!  You'll earn an additional $50 in Hostess Rewards when you have workshop sales of $450 or more.  That's on top of the already amazing Hostess Benefits you would earn at that level, meaning you would earn at least $115 in Hostess Dollars to spend, plus one 50% off item.
Take a look at how the Rewards add up as your sales increase:

Do you realize how easy that number is to hit when there is a new catalog release?!  Your stamping friends are going to want to get as much on their wishlist as possible!  It's a great opportunity to play with the new stuff, have fun stamping with friends and GET LOTS OF FREE STUFF!  Oh yeah!
Let's get your new catalog workshop or private, customizable class on the calendar! Contact me today!