Buffet for Wedding

My daughter Megan and I have been meeting one day a month to work on wedding stuff.  Yesterday we finally got the buffet painted.   We used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Duck Egg Blue for the main color.  I think it turned out really cute!  I always forget to take a picture of the original state before we start!  But I did get a few after we had taken off the hardware and the drawer front, so you can get an idea of what we started with. We will be using this piece for the dessert buffet which will hold multiple cakes on different stands.

When we got this, it had been used in a restaurant and all the doors and drawers were nailed shut and it was a sticky mess!  But we got it for a good price and saw the potential!

We finished right before it got dark!

This was the first piece we did back in October.  We picked this piece up at a garage sale, cheap!  But it needed a lot of work!  I forgot to take a picture of the before, but believe me it was falling apart.  But we did our magic and look how cute it is! 

This will be the sign in table.  We are going to have old postcards on the table for them to write on and then they will drop them in an old mail box.  We donated this piece to my little grand-daughter, Everleigh.  We will have to get it back the weekend of the wedding, but we decided it would be a nice addition to her room.

It came with a mirrow, but it had a crack so we left if off.  We are contemplating what if anything we will use with it.

BURLAP PILLOWS & JOURNALS

I have got some new projects going!  They have nothing to do with stamping, BUT I wanted to share with you.  I started out just making a few for my daughters wedding, but I was really enjoying  creating these so I kept going, thinking maybe I could sell them.  I put some in a craft fair this weekend and I did sell some!!  If you or anyone you know is interested I have the ones pictured, plus, I am making more! Burlap is IN ladies and my pillows and journals use vintage doilies, buttons, and accessories.  Some of the ribbon is our Stampin' Up! Seam Binding and some of it comes from my Granny's sewing stash.  All items are one of a kind!  I can make them similar, but it is hard to find two doilies exactly the same.  And when you are using old vintage buttons, you can't always find many that are alike.  So have a look and let me know if you need one for your home or a gift!

16 x 16  $30

16 x 16  $30

14 x 14  $25

18 x 18  $35

16 x 16  $30

12 x 16  $30

SOLD

16 x 16   $30

This one is for Megan's wedding

They all ope in the back so you can remove the pillow.  Some have the button closure some don't.

Wedding Pillow

Wedding pillow

wedding pillow

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

Here are a few of my journals.  The covers are removable so you can replace the composition book as needed. The journals measure 7 1/2  x 10.  They make great gifts.  Only $15 each

SOLD

 

SOLD

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These are a couple of the Burlap Bookmarks I am making also. The fabric is from the old feed sacks. $2.50 each

Christmas Flash Cards!

I had my First "Flash Card Class last night.  I wanted to share the cards we made.  I let my ladies make 3 of each design.  But the concept here is...you actually get 8 of each.  So you can sit down and make 8 of the same card with minimal card stock.  So you could make up a stack of cards to have on hand in a little time, with minimal card stock. You could stamp different greetings on them or leave them blank and stamp the greeting as you need it.  It is a great concept and I cased every one of these from my friend Connie Stewart.  I did change a few things like embossing folders or ribbon, greeting, etc., but these were her original ideas.  I plan to do another class using this idea in the future.  I will let you know when and you should really come and learn how to do this!!

Framed Christmas Art

This is what I did with the 1 inch square swaps that my downline and I made.

Isn't it cute?  Framed Art!  I found this square frame at Wal-mart, covered the mat with Candlelight Christmas Designer Paper, took out the glass and attached each square in the center of the mat.  So easy!

Why should you join Stampin' Up!?

Why should you join Stampin' Up!?

I thought I'd share some of my favorite reasons that you should join Stampin' Up!

• Fill your Wish List!  First you get to pick the products you want valued at $125 or less.  Then you can save 30% on your first product order of $150 or more (placed within 45 days), plus earn hostess rewards. Yes, we demo's get the same perks as our hostesses, plus more!
• Try it out!  Enjoy Stampin' Up! Demonstrator discounts and benefits through a full calendar quarter (depending on when you sign up, this could be up to 5-1/2 months!) with NO further need to sell or purchase any products beyond the starter kit.  No pressure - just fun!
• There's no penalty to drop!  If you wish to renew your demonstrator status for the following quarter (for example July through Sept) you would be required to have $300 in product sales (including your own orders). 
• Starter Kit ships FREE!  Yes, that's free shipping - another savings!
• Become a member of Linda's Ladybug Stampers!  You'll have access to downline info and meetings, swaps, classes and MORE!   

If those haven't convinced you, here are a few more! 

1. Value - if you are just getting into stamping, this is the smart way to go!  We always say that if you want it all, join Stampin' Up!  And even if you have some of SU's product, if you want lots more why not get it at a 20% discount?  It's silly not to!  
2. Fun - what could be better than to be a part of SU and the camaraderie with friendly stampers!  Oh the people you will meet and the friends you will make!
3. Opportunity - make some money at what you love to do.  A little or a lot; it's up to you.  What could be better than earning money while having fun?!  It's the best job I've ever had. 
4. Convention & other events - you can join me at our fabulous Convention this summer. July 18th - 20th we will meet in Salt Lake City, Utah for the best fun you've ever had.  Honestly, it's an event you will remember always. SU does it up right. And this is going to be Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary!!
5. Team benefits - as part of my Ladybug team you will have access to my downline yahoo group, and get class ideas from me, plus earn awards for sales & promotions you have. You are invited to attend my group meetings, participate in group swaps and share ideas with each other.
6. Flexibility - you can make your own schedule.  You can join just for the discount or to run a business.  It's totally your choice. 
7. Support - Besides support from me you also get tons from Stampin' Up!  They love their demonstrators and it shows through the demonstrator support materials. Workshop ideas and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics are available at your fingertips on the demonstrator website. Plus, you'll have access to Stampin' Connection - a wonderful website just for Demonstrators full of samples and forums we share in.  And of course you'll receive our bi-monthly magazine just for demonstrators, which is full of informative tips and beautiful samples.
8. Pre-orders - what is more fun than getting new stuff!?  We usually get new product a month before it is available to everyone else.    

Steps to Becoming a Demonstrator:

Click here first and then click on 'Join Now' on the left side.
Choose the products that best suits your stamping and paper-crafting interests, and get $125 of Stampin' Up!'s high-quality products for just $99.  You'll also receive business supplies too. And of course it all ships FREE!

This new Starter Kit is completely customizable. It’s so easy!  Choose the catalog products you want (up to $125 worth) and a business supply pack so you can start sharing Stampin’ Up! your way with friends and family.

Standard Business supplies include:

• • 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalog (8)
  • Celebrando Creatividad (1)
  • Seasonal catalogs (8) (when available)
  • Guest invitation postcards (100)
  • Getting Started DVD (1)
  • Stampin' Up! logo vinyl (1)
  • My Digital Studio Marketing DVD (1)
  • Getting Started Guide (1)
  • Recruit brochures (20)
  • Customer Order Form (50)
  • Hostess envelopes (10)
  • Recruit folders (5)

Digital Business supplies include:

• 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog (1)
  • Seasonal catalogs (8) (when available)
  • My Digital Studio Print Services Sampler (1)
  • Guest invitation postcards (100)
  • Stampin' Up! logo vinyl (1)
  • Getting Started DVD (1)
  • My Digital Studio Marketing DVD (1)
  • Getting Started Guide (1)
  • Recruit brochures (20)
  • Customer Order Form (50)
  • Hostess envelopes (10)
  • Recruit folders (5)

CLICK HERE to Sign Up Now! (just look to the left and click on JOIN NOW)

You're now a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

You can immediately start enjoying the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator as you receive an e-mail welcome with a password from Stampin' Up! to access the exclusive Demonstrator Web Site.  There, you will find an abundance of tips, ideas, and training to help you in your new endeavor.  Plus you can then place an order whenever you want to, enjoying the same hostess benefits customers get along with an additional discount on all product.
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November Stamp Shoppe

These are the cards and scrapbook pages we made this month Stamp Shoppe.  You should join us next month!  I have some great cards and pages planned for you!!