Make a Cake

There are so many perks of being a Stampin' Up demonstrator. First, especially with this month's special, you get a ton of product for just $99! I think the second best thing about being a demonstrator is all the friendships you gain through various Stampin' Up events. There is convention, quarterly local meetings and one of my top favorites my monthly meeting with all the local demonstrators. I've gotten the privilege of getting to know these wonderful ladies (and stampers) over the last 6 years of my demonstratorship.

Every month we get together to swap cards, based on a theme the hostess picks. This past month's theme focused on the new catalog. One of those swaps was made by Barbara, using the new stamp set--Make a Cake, as well as the designer series paper Patio Party.

You get some great ideas just like this from other demonstrators plus get to know some really terrific ladies! Want in on the fun? Call me today and we can start the paper work or join me at our next monthly meeting to see if this is something you'd enjoy! Remember to stamp a little love....

Manly centerpieces--BEER BOTTLES!!

I'm not making excuses--okay maybe I am---but the last few months have been filled with lots of celebrations for our family! The latest of those celebrations was my husband's 40th birthday. So, of course, I had to add some creativity to this party.

I kept racking my braining for manly centerpieces until a wonderful friend who is super creative said....beer bottles! Manly right? But now to add some stamped touches. I took 6 beer bottles per centerpiece with a foam cylinder in the middle, wrapped basic black paper around them, and stamped some beverages (from a retired favorite: Cheers to You). Added a beer mug in the middle with sand, which also had a stick that had a 40 made with the Big Shot.

Manly but fun! Thanks for stopping by and remember to stamp a little love---especially for the ones you hold near and dear.