Workshop of a lifetime, Today I’m on cloud nine!  I am so excited to share with you my 9hrs with Shelli Gardner and her daughter Sara.  When I first woke up yesterday, I went directly to my laptop to see what Shelli had written on her blog about her flight to Canada.  When I read the Sara and Shelli had lost there luggage I thought to myself I better help them get ready with the workshop.  Kellene Adams is Shelli’s assistant, she called me at 12h30 eastern time and said:  Shelli lost her luggage and she doesn’t have everything for the workshop.  I told her I knew about it and said what I had prep.  for them and she was in relief.

12h55  Door bell rang!  it was Shelli, cute as can be with the most stylish hat.  I had been nervous but in the first 5 sec, she put me at ease.  She was the most amazing, down to earth and kind women I had ever met.  Sara stepped out of the car and we chatted about the luggage and what our plan was going to be.  Despite the luggage being lost, they were so organized!  In 5 min everything was cut and ready to go.  I have never seen paper chopped so fast!  Still I looked at them and had to pinch my self a few times!! Was this real!!!!

My guests arrived and Shelli and Sara greated them, we talked about their adventure and about Shanna’s wedding plans.  Shelli talked about her family with such pride.  How fortunate for her girls to have such a wonderful mom!

Shelli’s workshop was about stencils.  How ironic, I was suppose to present at the Regional in Seracuse, but sadly it was cancelled because of bad weather.  My theme was also stencils.  I just loved them.  I have been using them for numerous techniques but Shelli amazed me with her technique.  Something I hadn’t done with my customers…

This card was her demo card:  love it…..

She used Basic gray cardstock, sage shadow and natural white. 

Designer paper was: Nouveau Chic  (got to order that!), and love the new satin ribbons from the mini.  She used the basic gray ribbon. and embellished with a clear rhinestone.

She placed one of her Elegant trio stencil from the definitely decorative insert on the natural white cardstock and used a dauber to add sage shadow ink.  Shelli left the stencil on and stamped the gratitude stamp from the stamp set define your life, which you can have for FREE if you buy the demonstrator starter kit before the end of Sale-a-bration(March 31st).  For the final touch she spritz black ink with the spritzer tool and the basic black marker.  Voila, tres chic!

 Make and Take # 1

While Shelli was getting ready, Sara "wowed" my guests with the first make and take. It was a adorable pen with a little tag that they had designed with the modern label punch and the trio flower punch.

Then came Make and Take #2

Shelli used the Note cards (you get 20 with envelops for $7.95 canadian).  She cut about half an inch and added the groom specialty paper.  She placed one of her Elegant trio stencil from the definitely decorative insert on the note card and used a dauber to add the orchid opulence ink  (one of Sara’s favorites) Shelli added. The stylish basic black image is called Vintage labels, one of many stamp sets you get for free when you purchase for 65$.  Embellishment with circle ice lilac brads and basic black satin ribbon.  So elegant!

Shelli also made this cute box which I don’t have a picture  for our BOOK TO LOOK.  I guess I got caught in the moment!  But inside was 4 little cards like you see here.  Anyone who booked a workshop that day got one of these cards with a little incentive inside.  We got 3 bookings!! Wooo Ohh for us… Sherry, Therese and Julie get to have a similar stampin party of their own to get lots of great products…For FREE

She used the in color cardstock which will retire in July…

Hostess Gift -how cute is that

Shelli taught of everything.  Look at my cute boxe.  Filled with chocolate (by the way)  We all need a taste of chocolate….  She stamped in french just for me.  "Tu es exceptionnelle" It’s the one of a kind stamp but in french.  I also loved the kaleidoscope designer paper she used. 

Ok I have lots of Stampin up products in my stamp room but Shelli did you know what I don’t have.  Now I have to make another wish list with all these wonderful projects.

When you demonstrated these products, I thought to myself they are so me!  It is like if you knew what I liked.  I am so into vintage…

Anyway this concluded the workshop, my sales are not final but I have to say 3 bookings, 1 recruit and 2 potential recruits is the best workshop ever.  Why?  because I got to spend it with Shelli and Sara.  Thank you!!

Downline Dinner

Top row:  Melissa Lalonde,Melissa Nadeau, Michelle Nadeau, Manon Parent, Roxanne Sauve, Chantale Assaly, Paula Assaly

Bottom row:  Danielle Drouin, Shelli Gardner, me, Sara Gardner and Jennifer Inskip

Some of my downline couldn’t attend but I will give them the scoop at my next team meeting at the end of the month.

Because I live in this little town, Shelli had to drive an hour and she could not drive back to her hotel room before the downline meeting so my husband and I decided to invite Shelli and Sara for dinner.  But then had the brilliant idea of having my downline, my girls attend also.  Shelli was kind enough to agree.  So we had this delicious meal in my home.  It was so much fun!

Thank you again for the wonderful day yesterday. I am in aw mode today! I walked in my stamp room this morning and it felt different! The memories from yesterday’s event, I will treasure forever. The best part was to see the reaction of all the demonstrators during the evening event. (Which I will post about tomorrow)

I am blessed to have met you and Sara and will cherish your friendship forever. My family has been touched by your visit yesterday.  I cannot thank you enough!! I will see you on the Stampin up! cruise in April…

Kim

xxx

Do you want Shelli’s story of her visit to L’Orignal?  Go to Shelli’s blog:  www.soshelli.com

http://www.soshelli.com/so-shelli-blog/2010/3/11/stamping-on-the-rivers-edge.html

Check out tomorrow for the evening event!!!

Well I have to share that I’m having way too much fun with the Christmas products from the holiday mini catalogue and the 2009-2010 idea catalogue.  I decided to sign up for Chrystal’s tag swap for the third year in a row.  Here is what I created for my fellow swappies!

This is a tag for those large gifts that you just can’t wrap properly.  I used my favorite bigz clear die, scallop square and used the on board book basics as my background chipboard #110713 and the specialty designer series paper, christmas cocoa specialty from the mini catti.  Glued them together using my tombo glue.  I took the vintage ornaments I stencils from the definitely decorative catti and dabbed chocolate chip ink in my stencil.  I then added my second stencil and put some stencil paste to create a 3D image.  Why?  Because my husband said it wasn’t popping out enough… And he was right!  I hate to admit it but he is pretty good at commenting on my projects.  Try it with your husband let me tell you some interesting ideas come out.  My stencil paste was white but when it dried it had a little greenish color which I didn’t like at all so I dabbed some chocolate chip ink on my paste and needed to also add a little champagne mist shimmer paint.  And voilà!

 Here is my close up picture!  Vintage it is.  Then I added a mini tag from the stamp set Four the holidays and I added 1 1/4" striped grosgrain ribbon in chocolate chip.

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Second tag was very simple and quick to do.  I saw this die at convention and had  to order it.  It’s exclusive to stampin’up!, Stampin’up! Two tags.  I decorated it with the specialty designer series paper, christmas cocoa specialty from the mini catti. When you touch this paper it feels like felt.  I punched out a snowflake from the Jumbo snowflake  punch and added some frost white shimmer paint.  Let me tell you, you can go a long way with that shimmer paint.  I have been using it like crazy!  I had to add my final touch a pearl from the pretties kit and 5/8" satin ribbon.   And for all the ladies in my group, I personalized all your tags.

I printed the names on my computer matching my ink to the stampin’up! colors RGB codes.

That is my share for the day, have a great one!

In June 2006, I was a full time nurse & mother of 3 beautiful girls.  I wanted to spend more time at home with my children and create my own working hours!

I joined Stampin’ up and it changed my life!  I am now a part-time nurse in the community and a part-time nurse at home.  I rescue family pictures out of their shoe boxes by scrapbooking and card making!

Not only have I met numerous new friends through my classes, workshops and Stampin’up events, but I also get discounts on my scrapbooking supplies.  I am paid to do what I truly love.

If you love stamping, there are many reasons to attend one of my stamping events, or host a workshop or even join the Stampin’up family.  Contact me to get your free information packets.

I am located in Eastern Ontario, 10 minutes from the Quebec borders.  I am bilingual.

I have won numerous awards:  This year earn the Southern Carribean Boat Cruise, I was 2nd in recruiting out of 600 ladies and 12th in sales. 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ME CLICK HERE

Stampin’ Up! announced an awesome Mini Starter Kit and the best part is it includes the NEW IN COLORS!

Dates: July 15 – August 31, 2009

The first 5 demonstrators to join my team in August will receive a FREE PACKAGE OF IN COLOR MARKERS!

(This offer is valid through KIM only)

Starting July 15th, you’ll  be able to order either kits through my SIGN UP PAGE- PASSWORD: stampingkim

En juin 2006, j’étais mère de famille de 3 belles filles et une infirmière à temps plein.  Je voulais passer plus de temps à la maison avec mes enfants et créer mes propres heures de travail!

Je me suis liée à la compagnie Stampin’up et ma vie fut changé!  Maintenant je suis infirmière à temps partiel en santé publique et infirmière à la maison.  Je soigne les photos et souvenirs de famille des boîtes de souliers en créant des pages de scrapbooking et en confectionnant des cartes etc.!

Non seulement j’ai rencontré plusieurs nouvelles amies lors de mes classes, ateliers et activités avec Stampin’up mais j’ai également des escomptes sur mes articles de scrapbooking.  Je suis payée pour faire ce que j’adore.

Si vous aimez l’art d’estamper, il y a plusieurs raisons pour participer à l’une de mes activités d’estampage ou accueillir un atelier ou même joindre la famille Stampin’up.  Communiquez avec moi pour obtenir gratuitement votre trousse d’information.

Je demeure dans l’Est de l’Ontario, à 10 minutes de la frontière du Québec.  Je suis bilingue.

Je me suis méritée plusieurs prix:  Cette année, la croisière Southern Caribbean, deuxième place en recrutement et 12e pour les ventes sur 600 personnes.

VOUS VOULEZ ME REJOINDRE CLIQUEZ ICI

 Stampin’ Up! a annoncé un magnique spécial, une Mini Trousse de départ Kit, la meilleure partie est qu’elle inclue les NOUVELLES EN-COULEURS!

Dates: 15 juillet - 31 août, 2009

 Les 5 premières démonstratrices qui se joignent à mon équipe en août recevront un paquet de marqueurs en couleurs GRATUIT!

(Cette offre est seulement valide avec Kim)

A partir du 15 juillet, vous allez pouvoir commander l’une des trousses sur ma page d’INSCRIPTION - MOT DE PASSE :  stampingkim

 Summer is fast approching and Stampin Up! has this fabulous promotion just for you!

L’été arrive à grands pas et Stampin up! a une super belle promo juste pour toi!

 copyright image Stampin’up! 2009

Dates : Du 1er au 30 juin 2009

Faites vite et réservez votre date pour accueillir un atelier, la promotion Primes pour hôtesse Plaisir estival comporte deux éléments :

• Les hôtesses qui accueillent un atelier d’une valeur de 330 $ à 524,99 $ recevront un montant additionnel de 25 $ en dollars de marchandise gratuite pour hôtesse. Donc un total de 55$ ou + de marchandises gratuites!
• Les hôtesses qui accueillent un atelier d’une valeur de 525 $ et plus recevront un montant additionnel de 50 $ en dollars de marchandise gratuite pour hôtesse. Un total de 110$ ou +de marchandises gratuites! 

Demandez moi, Stampingkim pour un cadeau BONI additionel pour les 3 premières hôtesses qui réserve une date

Communiquez avec moi dès aujourd’hui pour réserver une date pour un atelier chez toi ou chez moi!

Dates: June 1-30, 2009

Call me today to book your stampin up! party and earn one of the hostess bonus promo.  The Summer Fun Hostess Bonus Promotion has two parts:

• Hostesses who hold a $330-$524.99 workshop will receive an additional $25 in hostess free merchandise dollars. That’s a total of 55$ or + of FREE merchandises!
• Hostesses who hold a $525 or more workshop will receive an additional $50 in hostess free merchandise dollars.  A total of 110$ or + of FREE merchandises!

Ask me for StampingKim’s BONUS gift for the first 3 hostesses that book a show!

 Contact me today to reserve a date to host a party at your house or mine!