May Workshop Info

Hi Ladies,



I FINALLY have my ball schedule and can plan the rest of my life......well, sort of. It looks mighty hairy for sure! I'm sorry to have to change my workshops to Thursdays this month. I know that may cause problems for some of you, but if you are unable to attend a workshop, and are interested in a kit, please let me know by the RSVP deadline. Also remember, Stampin' Up is offering lots of specials in May. Be sure to check out the e-mail I sent you earlier this week. Here is what I have going on in May:


Thursday, May 12th - 3:45-8:00 PM - Regular Card Workshop - 6 Cards for $10.


At this workshop, we will be using NEW products from the Summer Mini Catalog. We'll be focusing on the new Flower Garden Embossing Folder, using lots of neat techniques to make the image pop! We'll also be using the Sunny Fun stamp set to get us ready for summer. We'll be glittering, coloring, using the blender pens, etc for these bright, fun cards! Spend $35 and get your cards for FREE! Spend $50 and get your cards for FREE plus 10% off your entire order!! Please RSVP by this Saturday, May 7th.

Saturday, May 21st - Bad Axe Free Methodist Church - 9 AM - 4 PM - FREE Scrapbooking!! I will be at the Free Methodist Church with a cute free project for you, along with some great technique demos. These new stamp sets have got me "techniquing" again. So many cool things to do with them!!! I will have lots of new samples to show using great new products from the Summer Mini Catalog too.You can spend the entire day at the church working on your projects for FREE. All you have to do is bring a dish to pass for lunch as we all share and eat together! No RSVP is needed.


Thursday, May 26th - 3:45 - 6:00 PM - Card Purse Workshop - Card Purse with 4 Cards for $10. You have been asking me for some time to make the cute card purses on my display table at a workshop. Well, we're finally going to do it. We'll be making 4 cards using the new Flower Fest stamp set. This new set is wonderful because it coordinates with a lot of our punches! That means almost no cutting involved - just punch away! I have attached two pics of the cards, along with a pic of one of the purses I've made. I will have lots of different patterned paper available for you to pick from to create your own fun purse. Spend $35 and get your purse and cards for FREE! Spend $50 and get your purse and cards for FREE plus 10% off your entire order!! Please RSVP by Thursday, May 19th.

Friday, June 3rd - 3:45 - 8:00 PM - Father's Day/Men's Cards Workshop - 6 cards for $10. We will be using The Open Sea and and Best Dad Ever Stamp Sets. I don't have pics ready for you yet, but because it's so early in June and a Friday, I wanted you to have the date well in advance. RSVP deadline for this workshop will be Thursday, May 26th, but I will be sending more info later this month.


Happy Mother's Day to all of you. Enjoy the warmth that the weather men have promised for the weekend. Take care and I hope to see you all very soon!


Tracy

April Workshops

Hi Ladies,

Are you ready for spring?  I certainly am!  This last snow storm gave me the blues.  My front yard was greening up in that nice weather.  The snow was gone all around me.  I had high hopes of spring in the air....and then the snow hit again.  Looks like this weekend is going to be in the 40's, so maybe that white stuff will disappear again!  Stampin' Up is offering an exciting sneak peek special for April!  If you spend $20, you can order a brand new Four Frames stamp set or new Paisley Petals designer paper from the new Idea Book and Catalog that comes out in July!  Host a workshop with sales of $350 or more and receive the stamp set AND designer paper for FREE!!  Click on the link on the top right of this page to see both the stamp set and designer paper.  


Here are the details for April Workshops.....

Tuesday, April 5th - Final Occasions Mini Workshop - 3:45 to 8:00 PM - 12 Cards (2 of each design) for $20.  - This is the final workshop from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  We'll be using the Easter Blossoms stamp set, the Take a Spin Stamp Set and Spinner Hands, the Bring on the Cake Stamp Set, A Slice of Life Hostess Stamp Set, and the Pompom trim.  We'll also be playing with a few different techniques....masking, heat embossing, sponging, etc.  Spend $20 at this workshop and you are able to purchase those sneak peek items! Spend  $50 at this workshop and receive any item from the catalog up to $5 FREE!  Spend $75 and get your cards free too!  The RSVP deadline for this workshop is Friday, April 1st.

Wednesday, April 6th - 6 x 6 Scrapbook Spread - 3:45-8:00 PM - 2 Pages for $5.  At this workshop, we'll be focusing on the brights of spring!  We'll make some adorable flowers using punches and we'll also be putting some of the Sale-a-bration ribbon and buttons to good use.  See below for pics.    Spend $20 at this workshop and you can purchase the sneak peek items.  Spend $35 at this workshop and your pages are free!  RSVP deadline for this workshop is also Friday, April 1st.  

 Tuesday, April 19th - Regular Card Workshop - 3:45 - 8:00 PM - 6 Cards for $10.  At this workshop, we are going to make some very creative cards.  We'll be using lots of punches, chalk, sanding blocks, etc. The samples attached are all Mother's Day cards, but you will have the option to make all-occasion cards also.  I will have two samples of each card on the table, one as a Mother's Day card, one as a birthday or thank you, etc.  You can then choose to make whichever is better for you.  Spend $20 at this workshop and you can purchase the sneak peek items.  Spend $35 at this workshop and your cards are free!  RSVP deadline for this workshop is Thursday, April 14th.  

As always, if you can't attend a workshop, but would like a kit of the projects, please let me know by the RSVP deadline.  And remember, if you bring a friend who has never attended one of my workshops before, you get to choose 3 cards from my rack for FREE!  I hope you have a great week.

Tracy
 

March Workshops

Hi Ladies,


I hope this post finds all of you well and happy.  March is here and it's still cold........so much for that wonderful warm-up in February.  I enjoyed it while it lasted though.  We are in Michigan and it is only the beginning of March, so I'll suck it up!   Check out my activities for March:

Wednesday, March 2nd - Sale-a-bration Stamp a Stack from 3:45 - 8:00 PM.  Come and go as you need to.  At this workshop, we will be making 12 cards (2 each of 6 designs) using many of the FREE Sale-a-bration products.  Cost for this workshop is $20.  Please see the pics below for details.   Spend $50 at this workshop and get any accessory from the Occasions Mini (up to $5) FREE PLUS choose a free item from the Sale-a-bration catalog!  Spend $100 and get your cards for free, plus a free accessory, plus 2 free Sale-a-bration items.  How great is that?!?!   RSVP Deadline for this workshop is Thursday, February 24th. 

Tuesday, March 15th - Regular Card Workshop from 3:45 -8:00 PM.  Come and go as you need to.  We will be getting our Easter cards done early.  At this workshop, we'll be making 6 adorable Easter cards.  See attached for pics of these cards.  Cost for this workshop is $10.  RSVP Deadline for this workshop is Thursday, March 10th.  

Tuesday, March 29th - Big Shot Class from 3:45 - 8:00 PM.  Come and go as you need to.  I'm sorry that my pic of these projects is not very clear.  It seems like no matter where or what angle I take the picture of the grouping, I get a glare in the image.  We'll be making a really cute baby bib card, a 3 x 3 gift box with 4 cards, a mini gift bag, and a treat holder.  The cost of this workshop is $10.  RSVP deadline for this workshop is Friday, March 18th. 

February Workshops

Hi Ladies,

 

Well, February is creeping up on us and I'm actually ready with all of my workshop projects for the month.  Because the new Occasions Mini Catalog came out this month, I'll be holding three special workshops (one in Feb, March, and April) focusing on the new products from this catalog. 

 

Now, there are always cute things in EVERY new catalog, but this one tops all others I have seen in my two years with Stampin' Up.  I wanted almost every stamp set and EVERY punch in the book.  And what better time to buy than during Sale-a-bration?

 

What is Sale-a-bration?  Well, from January 25-March 31st, for every $50 you spend, you get to choose an item absolutely FREE from the Sale-a-bration catalog.  And for hosting your own workshop of $300 or more, you can choose another item from the Sale-a-bration catlog for FREE.  This catalog contains stamp sets, paper packs, digital downloads, wall decor and more.  Be sure to pick up a catalog! 

 

So, what do I have planned for you in February?

 

Tuesday, February 1st - 3:45 - 8:00 PM (Come and go as you need to) - Regular 6 x 6 Scrapbook Spread Workshop - $10.  We'll create a cute Valentine spread.  See below for pics.  Deadline to RSVP for this workshop is Thursday, January 27th.

 Saturday, February 5th - 8 AM - 5 PM - Sandusky Kiwanis Fundraiser Crop.  Cost for this fundraiser is $25 and includes lunch and snacks.  There are many vendors at this event and the building is a wonderful place to scrap with lots of space and great lighting.  I haven't decided on my free make and take project for this event yet.  I'll also be doing one-on-one demos of My Digital Studio so you can see it in action. 

 

Tuesday, February 15th- Regular Card Workshop (Come and go as you need to)- 3:45 - 8:00 PM.  6 Cards for $10.  You've been asking for them, so we'll be making 6 masculine cards at this workshop. It's a variety of Get Well, Birthday & Sympathy cards, but I think you could use them for any occasion.  Please see attached pics for details.  The deadline to RSVP for this workshop is Friday, February 4th.  

Saturday, February 19th from 9 AM - 4 PM - Bad Axe Free Methodist Church Crop - FREE with the exception of a dish to pass for lunch.  Joann Volmering with Creative Memories will demonstrate a spring layout on a 12X12 page using new templates.  Her theme will be Spring.....  Joann will have supplies if anyone wants to purchase. Linda Fruytier and Evelyn Iden will be demonstrating some new ways to make embellishments.  They have many ideas for us.  So come prepared with lots of paper and your scissors.  No RSVP is needed.  I will be out of town on this Saturday, but can tell you that this is an awesome place to scrap and a great opportunity for everyone who is able to attend. 

Wednesday, February 23rd - Occasions Mini Stamp a Stack #1 - 3:45 - 8:00 PM.  12 Cards for $20.  This is the first of my Occasions Mini Workshops.  We'll be making 12 cards (2 each of 6 different designs) using new products from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  (See attached pics).  We'll be using the Build a Blossom Stamp Set and Punch, Create a Cupcake Stamp Set and Punch, and Thanks for Caring Stamp Set and 2 1/2" Circle Punch, along with the new Tulips Embossing Folder.   Spend $50 from the Occasions Mini catalog at this workshop and get any accessory from the Occasions Mini (up to $5) FREE PLUS choose a free item from the Sale-a-bration catalog!  Spend $100 and get your cards for free, plus a free accessory, plus 2 free Sale-a-bration items.  RSVP deadline for this workshop is Friday, February 11th. 

Saturday, February 26th - Ubly PTO Scrapbook Day - 9 AM - 9 PM.  Early registration by February 11th is $25.  After February 11th is $30.   I'll be there with a free make and take and some fun demonstrations.  

 

I hope that these workshops appeal to you.  As always, if there is something you'd like to learn how to do, or particular types of cards/scrap pages/other projects you'd like to make, please let me know.  I'd love to accommodate you! 

Have a great week!

Tracy

January Information

 Hi Ladies,

Happy New Year to all of you!  I hope that you had wonderful holidays with your family and friends.  I did, but am looking forward to getting back into the swing of things and seeing all of you.  I have a few changes to tell you about for 2011. 

First, because so many of you make different sized scrap pages, I am going to change my monthly layouts to from 12 x 12 to 6 x 6 pages.  That way, no matter what size page you prefer, you can use the 6 x 6 pages as part of your pages using progressive scrapping or just adding the 6 x 6 to your preferred page size as your focal point, adding your journaling or additional pics.  Also, for those of you new to scrapping, it is a little less intimidating because it's a smaller page to fill....LOL.

Second, I am learning how to use My Digital Studio.  That is Stampin' Up's digital scrap and card making program.  Although I am not ready to hold creative training sessions yet, I can tell you that it is one really amazing program.  I can't believe the fun things you can do with the click of your mouse.  For those of you who are intimidated by scrapbooking or just feel you don't have the time, this is one quick and easy way to create wonderful pages just by downloading your pics onto your computer.  I can't wait to show you how to use it!  My goal is to start classes in March using the program.

Third, you have spoken and told me that you prefer to make 6 cards each month instead of 3.  From now on, we'll be making 6 cards for $10 at our monthly card workshops. 

Now, on to January events!!!

Tuesday, January 11th from 3:45 to 8:00 PM - Regular Scrap Workshop at my home- Come and go as you need to.  Make a two page 6 x 6 Layout for $5.  Spend $35 and your project is free!  See attached pic for January layout.  I had fun with this one....RSVP deadline is Friday, January 7th.Tuesday, 
 









January 18th from 3:45 - 8:00 PM - Regular Card Workshop at my home - 6 cards for $10.  Come and go as you need to.  This month, I'm giving you some choices.  Because regular February card workshop will be after Valentine's Day, we'll be making Valentine cards this month.  But if you don't do Valentine cards or don't need 6 of them, I also have modified the cards so you could do them for wedding cards instead.  See the attached pics, as I have created a Valentine card and a wedding card of each.  As always, if you spend $35 you will receive your cards for free.  RSVP Deadline for this workshop is also Friday, January 7th.

 

Saturday, January 22nd - 10 AM - 9 PM - Zion Lutheran Scrap Fundraiser.  Cost for this fundraiser is $25 and includes all your meals.  I am just one of many vendors at this event, so be sure to check it out.  I will be offering 3 x 3 valentines as my free make and take project.  See attached picture for details.  I'll also be doing one-on-one demos of My Digital Studio so you can see it in action.  I will also be donating 10% of my sales back to the fundraiser.  A flyer with all registration information is attached for you.  I believe that seating is limited, so if you're interested, call Heather soon!

Saturday, February 5th - 8 AM - 5 PM - Sandusky Kiwanis Fundraiser Crop.  Cost for this fundraiser is also $25 and includes lunch and snacks.  There are many vendors at this event too and the building is a wonderful place to scrap with lots of space and great lighting.  I haven't decided on my free make and take project for this event yet.  I'll also be doing one-on-one demos of My Digital Studio so you can see it in action.  Seating is limited, so please contact Shannon (details on attached flyer) as soon as possible if you're planning to attend.  

General Information:

1)  Remember, any time you bring a new friend to a workshop at my home, you get to pick 3 cards from my card rack for free! 
2)  Sale-a-bration begins on January 25th.  Any time you place an order with me of $50 or more, you get to choose an item from the Sale-a-bration catalog for free!  Watch your e-mails for more details on Sale-a-bration as the time gets closer.
3)  I also do workshops away from my home.  If you have a group of friends or family that are interested in monthly card or scrap workshops at your home or theirs, I would love to get you started.  Feel free to ask questions about these workshops.  We can run those workshop in one of two ways:
    a)  Just like my regular workshops, where your group pays me for the
         projects they make with no monthly purchase requirement  OR
    b)  Each month, a different person holds the workshop in their home and is
         the hostess for the month, receiving hostess benefits for all orders
         placed that evening.

Whew!  Think that will keep us hopping for the month?  I sure do!  Looking forward to seeing all of you soon! 

Tracy

50% OFF STARTER KITS!!! WOW!!!!

I am just so excited about Stampin Up's latest special!!!  They are offering 50% off Starter Kits.  ONLY $87.50 for over $300 worth of product!!!  The special includes both the regular starter kit OR the digital starter kit shown below.

Here are some of the benefits of being a Stampin' Up Demonstrator......

1)  You gets discounts on ALL your orders (at least 20%)

2)  With your first order as a demonstrator with Stampin'

     Up, you receive 30% off 

3)  You'll receive monthly magazines from Stampin' Up showing all the

     new products, along with tons of great ideas!

4)  Get the new catalogs in your mailbox before anybody else

5)  Buy things from the mini catalogs a month before anybody can!

6)  Go onto the Stampin Up website and see thousands and thousands

     of samples from demonstrators.

7)  Support from me and lots of other wonderful Stampin' Up women

Yes, I know what some of you are thinking -  "I don't want to go out and sell" or "I don't want to have classes at my house" or "I'm not creative enough".  Guess what?   I used all of those excuses at one time too.  You don't have to do anything you don't want to.  The only thing needed to stay active is $300.00 in sales each quarter (every 3 months).  And you can steal all the ideas you need from me or Stampin' Up's thousands of demos using the Stampin' Up website.     

I'm so excited about this special!  The cost of the kit is incredible.  The opportunity is great.  And I'd love to be able to share it with you. 

If you think this is a good deal and have ANY questions about it, feel free to call me or e-mail me.  If you think this is for you, we can fill out paperwork by hand or you can sign up on my website.  Starting Monday, November 15th, you can go to http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/tracylipskey.  Click on Start your Own Business, then Join Now.   The password you need is to do that is parker01.  I'd love to walk you through the process. 

Don't hesitate to ask questions!

Tracy

November Workshop Information

Hi Ladies,

Does anyone else feel like life is spinning at a pace that they can't keep up with?  Wow!  Lately, it seems as the hours just fly by and I can't keep up!!  I can't wait to sit down and enjoy my workshops with all of you.  Total fun and stress relief in one......Here are the details for upcoming November workshops.  Watch the blog for details on the final Christmas Card Workshops and Holiday Gift Workshops.  

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH FROM 3:45  - 8:00 PM - Regular card workshop.  You overwhelmingly showed me in October that you wanted to make 6 cards, so I will be offering the option to make cards 1, 2, and 3 below for $5 or all 6 cards attached for $10.  These cards highlight the Autumn Days stamp set.  Purchase that stamp set and get a yard of ribbon free!  THE LAST DAY TO RSVP FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH.  

 

5 1/2 x 8 1/2" Very Vanilla Cardstock

Chocolate Chip Ink Pad

Autumn Days Stamp Set

God's Blessings Stamp Set

Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Set

5" Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grossgrain Ribbon

Stampin' Pastels

Sponge Daubers

5 1/2 x 8 1/2" Old Olive Cardstock

3 3/4 x 4 1/4" Early Espresso Cardstock

3 1/2 x 4" Very Vanilla Cardstock

12" Linen Thread

Autumn Days Stamp Set

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set

Word Play Stamp Set

Glue Dots

Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Peach Parfait, Cherry Cobbler & Daffodil Delight Ink  Pads

 

 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock

More Mustard, Crumb Cake, and Chocolate Chip Inks

Autumn Days Stamp Set

Word Play Stamp Set

A Word for You Stamp Set

1 3/4" Circle Punch

Sponge

5 1/2 x 8 1/2" Very Vanilla Cardstock

5 1/4 x 4" Chocolate Chip Cardstock

5 x 3  3/4" Pine DSP

2 - 2 1/2 x 2 1/2" Chocolate Chip Cardstock

2- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock

Scraps of Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla Cardstock

Fabulous Phrases Stamp Set

Autumn Days Stamp Set

Hard to Say Stamp Set

Chocolate Chip Ink

Modern Label Punch

XL Decorative Label Punch

  

5 1/2 x 8 1/2" Soft Suede Cardstock

3 x 5" Very Vanilla Cardstock

3 - 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" Soft Suede Cardstock

3- 1 1/4 x  1 1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock

Soft Suede Ink

8" of Soft Suede Polka Dot Grossgrain Ribbon

Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set

Autumn Days Stamp Set

Gods Blessings Stamp Set

Brad Punch

Scalloped Border Punch

 

5 1/2 x 8 1/2" Pear Pizzazz Cardstock

5 1/4 x 4" Bravo Burgandy Cardstock

5 x 3 3/4" Whisper White Cardstock

Scraps of Pear Pizzazz Cardstock

Pear Pizzazz and Bravo Burgandy Ink Pads

Many Merry Messages Stamp Set

Autumn Days Stamp Set

Modern Label Punch

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST  FROM 1 - 3 PM OR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH FROM 4 - 6 PM - $20: HOLIDAY GIFT WORKSHOP #2.  We'll be making a version of the Chunky Frame below.  Taking advantage of one of Stampin' Up's Holiday Bundles, we'll get 20% off the Chunky Frame and Decor Element used to decorate it.  The pic found below is just a sample offered by Stampin' Up.  You will have access to all of my punches, the Big Shot, and multitudes of paper to make the frame your own.  You could make it a holiday frame or a frame to use year-round.  I will have a couple more of the frames on display at the workshops for ideas.  Because I have to order special supplies for this workshop, THE RSVP DEADLINE FOR THIS WORKSHOP IS ALSO WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH. 

NOVEMBER SPECIALS

1)  I have one more of the Because I Care stamp sets.   During regular card class in  November, I'll be doing a drawing for the set.  How do you get into the drawing?  For every $50 you spend in November, you'll get an entry into the drawing.  I'll pull a winner at the end of the card class.  Get your wish lists ready!!

2)  For the month of November only:  Purchase the Autumn Days Stamp set or another set of equal or greater value and choose a yard of ribbon for free!    And remember, when you spend $35, you get your workshop projects free ($5)!!!

3)  Bring a friend who has never attended one of my workshops before and you can choose 3 cards from my rack for FREE! 

4)  Now is the time to schedule a Christmas card workshop with friends.  Have the workshop at your home or mine.  Be a hostess and receive Stampin' Up's free hostess benefits when your workshop totals $150 or more in sales.  It's a great way for you to get your Christmas card supplies for free!  Ask me for more details.

November is also a time to give thanks for all the blessings we have.  I want to thank all of you for your business, but  most of all your friendship.  I look forward to these classes each  month, knowing that I get to visit with all of you.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. 
Looking forward to seeing all of you soon!  

Tracy