Soccer in the Rain = Papercrafting in the Car

It's a rainy, very cold, Saturday morning and I'm at my son's soccer game. But I have the best seat in the house! I'm sitting in my nice, warm, car cheering just like many of the other parents. And I'm even getting some paper-crafting done. This is my kind of soccer game!

Oh, and yes I'm paying attention. It's halftime and we're up 4 to 0!

World Card Making Day in October

I'm so excited about World Card Making Day next month.

I would like to celebrate with you on Sunday, October 5th with a FREE Shoe Box Swap!

What is a shoe box swap?  Each person will design (or CASE) and make one card.  Then you will cut out and bring all the materials in a box for each person to make that same card. If twelve people attend, then you will provide materials for the twelve people to make the card.  At the event, everyone will move to each station and make one card.  Therefore, if there are twelve people participating in the event, you will leave with twelve cards.

I hope these directions make sense.  If not, please contact me and I'll try to explain it better.

Please register on my meetup page so we have a count of how many people we need to prepare for.

Maple Park Fun Fest

It's been an interesting weekend so far.  I was supposed to be in the Maple Park Fun Fest today, but when I took my car in for a routine oil change yesterday, my brake fluid cap went missing.  This left me without a car over night and into today.  We finally were able to pick up my car, but after the set up time at Maple Park Fun Fest.  So if you were able to attend today, I'm sorry I wasn't there.  But I'm sure there were other crafter's and vendor's booths that were happy to see you.  

I will definitely be there tomorrow.  The trailer is packed and ready to go, I waterproofed the canopy today and I'm looking forward to having some fun.  

Come enjoy events for the whole family, including a car show and the Fire Department water challenge.  Then stay for a firework show.  See the schedule below.

I hope you can attend!

Sunday, August 31

7:00-12:00 American Legion Breakfast Buffet

8:00 am Men’s Slo-Pitch Softball Tournament (Civic Center Fields)

8am-3pm Car Show on Main Street

10am-3pm Crafter/Vendor Show (Summer & Main)

11am Food and Beer Garden Opens

1:00 pm Maple Park Fire Department Water Challenge (Fire Station)

8:30 pm Spectacular FIREWORKS Show 

Scrapbook Expo & Hinckley German Fest

This is going to be a VERY busy weekend. 

I'm heading to the Scrapbook Expo in St. Charles on Friday, 8/22.  If your attending also, please let me know and we can set a time to meet up.  For more information: http://www.scrapbookexpo.com/CH-14/Home.asp

Then I'm having a crop at my house Friday night. This is a lot of fun, especially after The Scrapbook Expo. We talk about all the wonderful items we saw and show our goodies. You'd be surprised at the items that other people found and you missed. We still have room! Go to my meetup page to reserve a seat.

On Saturday, 8/23, and Sunday, 8/24, I will have a booth at German Fest in Hinckley, IL.  The fest will be located at Pioneer Park in Hinckley, IL.  This is my first time attending and it sounds like a lot of fun.  Parking and Fest entry is FREE.  They just ask for you to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food drive.  Check out their site at: https://sites.google.com/site/hinckleygermanfest/

Come on out to one of these wonderful events.  I hope to see you!

Sterling Quarter Mania Raffle Winner

Sorry Ladies, after the Sterling Quarter Mania, I went on vacation to celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary.  We had a great time in Wisconsin Dells.  I’ll post some pictures later.

Now that I’m back, I have to get back to even more fun stuff; which brings me to the $10 Raffle Winner!

Stephanie Olivias

Stephanie, you will receive a letter from me shortly with you prize to be used through me.  You may purchase from the Stampin’ Up catalog, purchase pre-made cards or scrapbook pages, or use it at one of my upcoming events!

I have also updated my events page, so take a look and I hope to see many of you soon.

The Big Winner

It's been a great weekend so far.  I made out like a bandit yesterday at the Make-A-Wish fundraiser Craft and Vendor show.  I won three raffle prizes, including a Make-Up Eraser, a $10 Gift Certificate from Origami Owl, and a small locket/necklace from Southern Hill.

Close-Up of the locket I won from Southern Hill.

Now I'm off to the Quarter Mania in Sterling.  I'm really excited to find out what it's all about.  I had to bring three prizes for the raffle.  These are the three I made.

The first one is a gift bag with five cards and envelopes (not pictured).  The second is a lollipop bouquet with a card and envelope. And the third item is a set of 8 cards with envelope.

We'll see how it goes and I'll let you know soon.

Quarter Mania Raffle Items

Saturday, July 26th Craft and Vendor Show (venue change)

Come out to the Craft and Vendor Show at "The Party Lodge" in Sandwich, IL.  It's a fundraiser supporting the Make-A-Wish foundation!

Time: Noon to 5pm
Place: The Party Lodge, 1312 E Church Street (Rt 34), Sandwich, IL 60548

Hope to see you there.

Upcoming Events!

It's been a few weeks since I last posted and so many things have happened in my life.  I received a promotion at work which is a good thing, but currently I've had to work many hours.  Due to this promotion, I have passed the papercrafting teaching position at Michaels on to my good friend and fellow scrapbooker, Jessica.  I'm still working for Michaels as her back-up, but I won't be there as often.

This opens up my schedule for more opportunities.  I've been thinking of things I want to do and looking for ideas to motivate myself.  I'm excited to say that I'll be holding more events at my house and I'm venturing into doing craft shows and other events.

My first craft show is a fundraiser in Sandwich, IL, benefiting the Make-A-Wish foundation.  It will be from Noon to 5pm at The Party Lodge on Rt 34.  So come on down on Saturday, July 26th, to check out my booth and all the action.  There will also be raffle prizes up for grabs as well.

On Sunday, July 27th, I'll have a booth at the Sterling Quarter Mania in Sterling, IL.  I know it can be a drive for some of you, but it sounds like A LOT of fun!  I've never been to a quarter mania, so this should be interesting.  It will be held at the Latin America Club from 5pm to 7pm.

I'm also adding events to my calendar at home, including: a Paper Pumpkin Club night, Operation Write Home card making events, beginning stampers classes, and of course my usual card making classes and crops.  Check out my event page for more information.

On the business side of things, you don't want to miss out on the buy three, get one free, Designer Series Paper event going on all of July.

New Catalog Open House and BOGO Sale - June 14th

Saturday, June 14th

10am to 2pm  (no one will be let in early:))

207 W. Milner Ave.

DeKalb, IL 60115

if I remember, there will be a sign... and balloons.... WOO HOO!

BOGO sale!

When you buy Bridgette's retired stamps and stuff, lots to choose from, including lots of misc. craft stuff too...  (give them a good home, I will miss them!) 

YOU GET...

and this is NOT a typo...

Get EQUAL VALUE FREE - YOU choose... FREE products from the BEST Stampin' Up! Catalog EVER....

(you choose equal retail value, then we add shipping and tax) 

Best stamps here in years... my wish list is HUGE!

PLUS:

COME AND GET YOUR FREE

2014-2015 Stampin' Up! Catalog... 

woo hoo! 249 pages of FUN FUN FUN!

CALL ME if you want to pop over this week and pick one up BEFORE Saturday so you can get your wish list started! WOO HOOOOO!

Call or text Bridgette at 815-786-5290.  

 

I will have some new products to see "in person" 

AND... "Paper Pumpkin" ... the monthly craft experience delivered right to your door...

and LOTS LOTS more!  WOO HOO!

COME make TWO FREE projects using

ALL NEW STUFF....

DROP in....anytime 10am to 2pm 

 - if you REGISTER by clicking below, that will guarantee you supplies for the make and take projects, and you can choose to have me reserve your free catalog... 

Heck if you read all this, email me, put I read it all in the subject line,  and you will be entered to win a prize basket valued at $25.00 just for reading...

if you just drop in, I may have stuff, as I always bring tons, but if you know you are coming, you may as well let me know! Its FREE... 

I'll see you,  Saturday JUNE 14th :) !

Questions...

email me at bridgettescraps@gmail.com or call or text me at 815-786-5290

WOO HOO!

this new catalog ROCKS!

NOW...

Register below... and bring some friends! Great day to get introduced to this awesome craft!

Can't wait to have some fun with you!

Bridgette Anderson,

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator 

Register HERE to reserve your FREE make-n-takes and catalog!

Join For Just $50!

For a limited time you can join Stampin’ Up! for just $50!

This amazing opportunity will only last until June 30, 2014, so take what you already love doing—stamping and crafting—and make a little money while you're at it!

When you join Stampin’ Up! during this limited-time offer, you’ll receive: 

• $55 worth of products
• A 30% discount on your first order (order must be $150 or more and placed within your first 45 days)
• A 20% discount on all your orders
• Free Paper Pumpkin Kit
• Free entrance to our annual Convention* (must be registered by the 20^th of June)

Create friendships that will last forever and enjoy the benefits of fun, friends, and creativity!

2014 Stampin' Up! Catalog is Online

The moment we have been anxiously waiting for is finally here.  You can now order from the Stampin' Up! 2014-2015 Catalog.  Click on the catalog image or link below for the online version.  I love this option downloaded to a smart phone or iPad. 

Click here to view the Catalog PDF

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday June 14th 10am-2pm

I'm holding an Open House in my home where you can get your hands on your own copy of the 2014-2015 New Stampin' Up! catalog (with a minimum order).

I will also be selling many of my retired stamps, accessories and scrapbooking products.  I'll be having a huge special you won't want to miss!  For every dollar you purchase at my sale tables, you will get the same amount to spend in the new catalog!  You pay the shipping and tax.

(i.e. if you purchase $25 in retired items, you will get to spend $25 in the new catalog FREE.  You only pay $29.70 for $50 worth of product!)

Get Bridgette's Rewards credit for each $25 product purchase.

There will also be FREE make-n-takes!!

And the first 28 customers will receive a FREE gift from me!!!

You don't want to miss all the fun!

Michaels Open House 6/7/14 - 11am

Come join the fun!  I'll have samples of the upcoming classes.

National Scrapbook Day - May 3rd

Tomorrow, May 3rd, is National Scrapbook Day and I'll be hosting a Scrap-In at Michaels, in Dekalb, tomorrow from 2pm to 8pm.  The cost is only $5.

Bring your scrapbooking (or stamping) projects with you to work on.  I'll be there to help you if you need it.

Stampin' Up! Retired List and FREE Shipping Special

We have some sad news, but happy news today!  And a wonderful special to pass on to you!

1. The sad news is, the retired list has come out today.  We hate to see some lovely stuff leave, but this makes room for new product!  See the links above for the current retiring lists.  Please remember, all items are only available until supplies last.

2. And with the release of the retiring list, Stampin' UP! is offering FREE shipping from today (4/21) to Friday (4/25).  This is the best time to get your orders in!

**If you're coming to the class and/or crop this Saturday and want to put in an order to get them free and free shipping, please use hostess code YDZC46GD when checking out.  Then send me a quick email to tell me you put in your order and I'll mark you class fee appropriately.  

Burlap and Blooms Wreath

Have you created your Spring Wreath yet?  Come make a Burlap and Blooms Simply Created Wreath Kit from Stampin' Up!  Make one for you or make one for a Mother's Day gift.

I'm offering two class times: Friday, 5/9, at 6:30pm or Saturday, 5/10, at 10am.  

Cost is only $25 per wreath and includes all the materials and hands-on class instruction.

Please register by 4/26 to guarantee I will have your kit on-time.

http://www.meetup.com/creativeescapeil/

So Much To Do - So Little Time!

It's a Sunday afternoon and I'm sitting here thinking of all the wonderful thing I'd like to teach and do with all my scrapbooking and stamping friends and customers.

Many of you have been asking for a stamping 101 class.  I've also found some awesome techniques and projects I would like to share.  And finally I would love to add events for Operation Write Home to my schedule.

There are some restriction of what I can teach at Michaels, but the opportunity is wide open for what can teach in my home.

I would really like to hear for all of you as to what classes or events you would like to learn from me.

Below is a card I made today from this week's OWH Sketch #219.

Scrap-In, Saturday, April 5th

Join me this Saturday from 2pm to 8pm at the Michaels in Dekalb for some scrapbooking and stamping fun!  The cost is only $5 per person and you get a table to yourself.  You will also be able to use some of the classroom tools.

It's just like your typical crop.  Bring whatever your working on and enjoy the time to get them done.  Bring some friends and make a party of it.

Space is limited, so call the store ASAP to reserve your spot: 815-787-0823 or go to Michaels.com and find this event under classes to sign-up on-line.

I hope you can join us.

April Is Here

Now that April's here, I'm hoping it starts to feel like Spring.  I love this time of year when the flowers start to come up and the grass (hopefully) turns green soon.

Below is something fun for this month.  See if you can come up with a card for each of these events and send it to somebody.  But before you do, leave a comment below and send me a picture of the card front..  After all it's National Card/Letter Writing Month!

April is National Card & Letter Writing Month, National Mathematics Education Week, Pet First Aid Month, and School Library Media Month.

The First Week of April is Laugh at Work Week

The Second Week of April is National Volunteer Week

The Third Week of April is National Park Week

The Fourth Week of April is Administrative Professionals Week

The Fifth Week of April is National Dance Week

April 1st is National Fun Day (and of course April Fool's Day)

April 10th is National Sibling Day

April 12th is Slow Art Day (Not sure what that means so make an intricate card!)

April 17th is Get to Know Your Customers Day

April 23rd is Talk Like Shakespeare Day

April 28th is Kiss Your Mate Day

Check out the amazing weekly deals from Stampin' Up!

click here to order online!

And Don't forget the CLEARANCE RACK while you are shopping!

Available April 1 to April 7, 2014

Projects from Upline meeting

We had a great time at my Upline's Meeting.  Check out the really cute projects we did.

These were all made with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch:(http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=133324)

The middle project below is actually a mini album...so cute!

 

The purse below holds two mini Hershey bars.  And the yellow basket below would be great for coworkers.

 

I can't wait to make more of these at home.

 



Check back tomorrow to see some of the cards I swapped!

Stamping Excitement!!!

I'm in a happy stamping mood today and looking forward to actually having some stamping fun tonight and tomorrow!

Tonight I have a friend coming over to work on swap cards for tomorrow.  Swap cards you ask...what are those?  Well, you make approx. 25 of the same card, get together with 25 other ladies that made cards and swap (trade) them.  When you're done swapping, you'll have 25 different cards!

Tomorrow I'm going to an up-line meeting for Stampin' Up, where we spend about 20 minutes discussing business related topics, about 3 hours of stamping fun and we swap cards we made with other SU members. We get to see some wonderful demos and other fun goodies as well!  I always look forward to this monthly event and this month I'm even more excited to be bringing a friend!

Hopefully I'll have time to share some pictures after tomorrow's event.

Also, I've updated the Upcoming Events tab to see what's happening.

February 5th Michaels Class

I am so excited about the card class tomorrow at Michaels!  We'll be making a "Card in a Box".  I had so much fun putting this together and I want to share it with all of you. 

The wonderful thing about this little box is that it folds flat, can be put into a standard envelope and mailed.  Wouldn't it be neat to get this little gem in the mail to brighten your day?

The cost of the class is $25/person.  Please contact the DeKalb Michaels store to sign up: 815-787-0823.

Materials to bring are:
   - standard tool kit

The class time is typically 2 hours.  If we have time remaining after we complete this paper-craft, I'll have supplies on hand to teach more cards.

Saturday, February 1st

Sizzix Big Shot and Cuttlebug Demo

Join me tomorrow at Michaels in Dekalb, from 11am to 1pm, as I demo the Cuttlebug and Sizzix Big Shot.  I'll show you how to use embossing folders and different dies in both machines.

This will be your opportunity to compare both machines to determine what machine is right for you.

Crop

Then stay for the crop from 2pm to 8pm to practice what you've learned, do some scrapbooking and/or stamping.

The crop is only $5 per person!  You will get a four foot table to spread out your stuff, use the store tools and spend time with friends.

Contact the store to sign-up for the crop: 815-787-0823

Mini Card Tricks - Valentines

I will be teaching a the Mini Card Tricks class at Michael's tonight from 6pm to 8pm.  Look how cute these cards turned out!  If you're interested in joining us, please contact the store to sign-up for the class: 815-787-0823

Class Description:
Cards don't have to be big to make an impression. Create 6 seasonal mini cards with impactful design using Washi tape, cardstock and punches. By paper*ED

Cost: $25/person