Geneva's Stamping Designs

Thomas Edison

On October 21, 1829, Thomas Edison invented the light-bulb.  One hundred and eighty-one years ago.  One hundred years before my parents were born.  Can you imagine the world without light bulbs?  Going to bed when the sun "went down" and getting up in the moring when it "gets up"?  Not being able to read, watch TV, sew, stamp, anything inside without expensive candles?  That one little invention literally changed the world as we know it.

Now imagine what it must have been like for Thomas Edison.  He had an idea, a plan, but no way of proving he was right without taking the chance that he might be wrong!  Do you think his family and friends and neighbors believed in him and supported his efforts, even if he failed?  Do you think maybe Mr. Edison was a little afraid of the consequences if he was wrong!  He'd be the laughingstock of at least his township!  I'm sure there were plenty of naysayers around.  Do you think it was luck or the results of hard, dedicated work that proved him right?

Where do you think we'd be today if Mr. Edison had given in to the naysayers?  What if he had NOT believed in himself enough to give his ideas a chance?

What about you?  What is it you believe in strongly enough to pursue regardless of what the naysayers in your life say?  It's a thought worth thinking while you're contemplating life this week.  Or while you're carving out some time for yourself to get some stamping done!  Leave a comment and share what motivates you. 

Happy Stamping!

My Digital Studio

Every day I love My Digital Studio more and more.  Now Stampin' Up! is offering a promotion on PRINTED PRODUCT from that program - Save 15-60% on My Digital Studio Print Products.  Just in time to put together cards and scrapbooks for Christmas gift giving!  The even better news is that most of these will be permanent reductions!  To view the complete list of products included, click here.

Also, don't forget the My Digital Studio Design Contest is open to all customers and demonstrators until Nov. 15, 2010!  Winners will receive $400.00 of My Digital Studio downloads!  FIve demonstrators AND five customers will be selected to win.  For more information and complete details, contact me.

One more thing, if you order the My Digital Studio program from me, you are eligible to receive a separate newsletter, for 6 months, with tips and ideas to use the program.  The My Digital Studio program is only $79.95!  You can be assured that it carries Stampin' UP! quality as well as matching all the Stampin' Up! colors and much of the artwork, which makes it easy to do hybrid scrap-booking.  (Hybrid paper-crafting is a cross between digital paper-crafting and original, hands on paper-crafting.  When the colors match, it makes this much easier!)

Just a few of the reasons I love My Digital Studio.  This would make a wonderful present for grown daughters and daughter-in-laws or for yourself!  I can tell your loved one what you want, and help you get what you REALLY want for the holidays! 

Contact me for more information on any of this information!

Happy Stamping!

Stampin' Up! Bundles -20% OFF

Stampin' UP has done it again.Starting today, you can purchase special bundles of Holiday Products at 20% OFF! This Handmade Holiday ABC promotion is the perfect headstart on all your holiday projects.  Don't miss these great deals!  Place your order today!

To check out the Amazing Cards, Beautiful Packaging and Cherished GIfts promotion, click on the Handmade Bundle Icon to the left, under the sign up box!  OR click here for all the details.

IMPORTANT! 

The BUNDLE Item CODE given is the ONLY way to  receive the discount.  If you use the numbers from the catalog, you will be charged full price!

Contacat me today for more information or to order.

Happy Stampin!

Advent boxes

Remeber the old children's chant,  "I can count to hundred before you?  1,2, skip a few, 100!"?  Well, that's what we have here.  This set, called Candy Countdown Calendar Kit, in Stampin' Up!'s 2010 Holiday Mini Catalog conains 25 die cut boxes to fill for preparing hearts and minds for Christmas.  The kit comes with ribbon pre-cut, fronts and numbers ready to be punched out, little clothespins and rope to hang them on!

This close up shows you how easy it is to put these together.  (Adhesive and Stampin' Dimensionals not included!)  If you wished, you could add other shapes, stamps, etc., but they are cute just as is.  The    1 1/2" X 1 7/8" X 3 1/2" size makes them a perfect size to fill with small amounts of candy, as the name implies, but it's also a great size to fill with little toys, small Nativity pieces, etc.  What would you fill them with?  Ideas welcome, so leave a comment and let us know what you think.

Once Christmas is over, they fold down flat for storage till next year!  I put mine in a zip type plastic bag, easy to see and ready to use next year.

Now, some of you are saying, but you don't have small children at home.  I know, but I DO have grandchildren!  Guess what each family is getting the end of November?  Which means I only have 3 more to go.  But I may do one for me anyway.  I think there's a little of the child in each of us - especially at Christmas.  Think I could convince my husband these would hold some great pieces of....say....jewelry??? attachments for my sewing maching??? stamps??? ink??? the list goes one.....  To make it even, I guess I'd have to fill some with fishing flies, small tools, and....any other ideas?

Leave a comment and tell us what YOU would fill these cute boxes with!

Catch-up Sunday's

Here it is Sunday again.  This was such an amazing week.  The rescue of the Chilean miners, an awesome speaker Wednesday night, the Austin County Fair and the sidewalk craft event in Fulshear yesterday!  Thanks to all who came out to support me and the event. Congratulations to the winner of the drawing!  I've left a message on your phone.  Thanks to all who participated.

We all need a day to catch up.  Enjoy your worship service and the day.  Hope your creative juices are flowing and you're ready to get those Christmas cards made!

Happy Stamping!

Stampin' UP!'s Clearance Rack Blitz

Just a quick reminder that Stampin' UP's Clearance Rack Blitz ENDS on Monday, October 18, 2010.  Click on the Shop Stampin' Up! button now to go to the Stampin' UP! page.  Then click on the Clearance Rack Blitz and check out all the items on sale.  Some of these are up to 80% off!  That's a great deal!  You can follow the process from there and it will be delivered to your front door.

Have a safe a fun weekend.  Don't forget to come see me in Fulshear today (see Friday's entry below for details.)  It starts at 10:00 am.  I promise to stay until 2:00 pm - longer if there's a crowd - so come see me!

Happy Stamping!

Fulshear sidewalk sale

Tomorrow, on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, there will be a sidewalk craft event in front of Gabby's on the main street in Fulshear, TX.  I'll be there, with some cards to sell, samples of Christmas cards, some retired Stampin' Up! stamps and products for sale, some current catalogs, including the Holiday Mini and a door prize!  Stop by, sign up for the door prize and have a pleasant day strolling the streets. 

Also happening in Fulshear, a garage sale at the Methodist Church and a book sale at the library!  Lots of family friendly things going on.  Come check it out!

Hope to see you there!

Happy Stamping!

They're OUT!

I've had a hard time creating the last few days.  I've been "glued" to the news about the Chilean miners.  I'm so thankful that they are all out safely.  It is such a joy to see the world come together to help this situation.

As I've watched, I've thought about how I'd react to the situation, both as a miner buried so far underground and as a loved one waiting above ground.  Since I get claustropobic in small rooms, I know I'd have trust God to get me through!  What would I miss the most - besides my family?  In all honesty, I don't know that I've answered those questions, and I pray I'll never have to know!  Meanwhile, I'm just glad they're all out safely and seem in good spirits.  I wish them and their families the best.

What about you?  What have thought of as you've watched this drama unfold?  I'd love for you to leave a comment and share your thoughts.

Now it's time to get back to work and STAMPING!

Happy Stamping!

Welcome Christmas

This is a rather non-traditional Christmas card, using Early Expresso, Pumpkin Pie and Cherry Cobler card stock.  I like the silloute stamp from Stampin' UP!'s Welcome Christmas stamp set and am sure you will see it again in a different setting.

The Pumpkin Pie piece was embossed using Stampin' Up's BIg Shot and the Textured Impression Embossing Folder, Northern Flurry (available in the Holiday Mini Catalog.)  I then spritzed the piece with the new Gold Glow Smooch Spritz before I added the stamped piece.  I love how this spritzing makes the snowflakes sparkle just enough without over powering the rest of the card.

For complete instructions on how to make this card, contact me.

Hope you have a wonderful "hump day" Wednesday.  Don't forget to sign up now for Christmas newsletters from me with ideas you can use to enhance YOUR Christmas season. 

Happy Stamping!

First Christmas card of the Season

 

Oh, Come let us adore Him.... is what this card says.  It's fall, despite the high 80's around here!.  Time to get those Christmas cards planned.  This is one of the cards attendees are creating at my workshops this month.  If you want to learn how to make this simple, yet elegant, card, call me to set up a workshop at your house!  You'll how easy and fast it is to make this and I can help you design your own fast and easy Christmas cards.

This card uses Stampin' Up!'s  Big Shot to create the texture on the More Mustard card stock.  I realize that the purchase of the Big Shot and a collection of dies is a big investment.  That means it may be something you want to put on your wish list!  Tomorrow I'll tell you a little about how I can help with wish lists.  Just know that if you purchase the Big Shot this fall that I will offer you a FREE newsletter for 3 months giving you hints and ideas of all the ways it will make your life easier! 

Meanwhile, book your workshop NOW to learn to make this and other fall related cards!

Happy Stamping!