Matchbox Bigz XL Die

I like this cute little box that this new die in the mini makes. I made 6 of them all within about a half hour. Its so easy to do and only 1 piece of sticky strip was needed. If you like this box, ask me about it and I'll tell you how you can make your own.

Upcoming class

I am doing this Crazy for Cupcakes Class(courtesy of Andrea Walford) on Sunday April 26 at 1:00 at Hinesburg United Church, if you are interested in attending be sure I know it before hand. I would need to cut for you. I will be cutting on Saturday to finish up so call or email me. If you are interested in purchasing the class even though you can't make it, I will cut everything you would just have to put it together. Full directions would come with it. Only thing that wouldnt is the stamp sets and ink pads, maybe a few other accessories too.

SPECIAL OFFER

Hello Everyone,
I am close to earning the cruise and I'd like to give you the opportunity to help me earn it while getting your name in on a special drawing. I am offering a buy 3 get one half off. That's buy any 3 items and get one at half price. The lowest priced item will be half off. This special will run until Sunday April 11th and for ordering over $50 you will be entered into my drawing for a $50 gift certificate at the Customer appreciation event in July. When I earn the cruise I will draw 5 names for this drawing.
For the sale, since this is not a stampin up sale you have to email me directly but to be entered into the drawing you can order online as well.
Good luck all and Thank you for helping, what a great year I've had.

Here are the 6x6 pages that I made for my share with our group. This was to build a scrapbook of our vacation

ATV RIDE see post below this one for gifts

Tuesday We had a sceduled ATV ride, We got covered in mud but, Slim and Ashley got it worse because they were behind me and I was playing Super Mario. LOL. It was so much fun. It was raining so we had to wear rain ponchos but for what they were worth, We still got Drenched. LOL. Oh what fun it was though. We rode up to some waterfalls, oh my how beautiful that was.

Stampin Up gifts

Day 1 we got 2 gifts in one because we were late getting there, Mine came on Monday instead of Sunday. It was a great surprise, 2 Non alcoholic Lava flow drinks(I had plenty of Alcohol ones later on too)(LOL) and these two drink holders were full of beads and flowers to take home.

Then for my first spin of the prize wheel, I won a grab bag which had the ribbon in it.
I came back to the room from posting on my blog and there was our bags, His and hers bags for Slim and I.

This was actually on our first day though so we had day 1 and day 2 gifts on the same day. Slim was gone to get our Rental car so Ashley(my niece) and I found the bags when we got back. I ordered up room service and had Chicken noodle soup that cost 12.00 for a bowl. LOL. It was good and I needed it but WOW. Expensive. It made me feel better to eat it but it hurt to pay for it. LOL. Ok so Day 2 for me was another gift which is my 3rd gift and my second spin for my spin I won a package of Clips

and For my gift back at the room was a gift that was wrapped in leaves and it was a goodie bag full of snacks.

Another treat was our Make n Take Basket, What a cute way to get them. I can't show you the stamp set because it will be a new release in our new upcoming catalog and I am not allowed to show you

Plus our Shirts that we purchased upon registering for our trip. Slim and I bought the Hawaiin Shirts which we picked up on day 2 for us as well.
Day 3 I spun the prize wheel again and got Horray Hardware and a magnet. We also had Share night which we got more gifts...A Package of Clips, Package of Designer paper and a rub on that says Stampin' Up Island Girl on it.

Later on there was my next gift....A Red Sarong to wear or use as a tablecloth.

Day 4 and final spin day was Summer Sun Corduroy Buttons. Then we had our Luau which was fabulous and upon returning to our room was a gorgeous Aloha Necklace for me. How exciting it all was.

Home From Hawaii

Hello everyone,
Well, Our trip home was much better than the trip there but it felt longer home then it did there because we wanted to stay there. LOL. Who wouldn't? The trip was incredible.
I was sick on the way there (Puking Sick, probably flu), and then I hurt my foot on the ATV trip but it was worth it and I hobbled around the whole week after hurting it. Then I caught a cold on the ATV trip too but we still kept going. We swam in the manmade beach and watched the dolphins and still did the parasailing. It was incredible. I will have plenty of pictures to share later. I was so tired getting in that I unpacked, took some medicine and went to bed, slept 12 hours and now I'm still a little wiped out but I'm HOME. My dad and my cat both greeted us at home. They missed us.
Upon arrival, Slim, Ashley and I were greeted by Shellie Gardner(Co-Founder of Stampin Up) as soon as we got off our shuttle. She walked over and greeted us with a hug and that was the best part of the whole trip there. She was so sweet to have taken the time out to greet us knowing that we had already missed the first day of events there. She was on her way to lunch but stopped to greet us and we thought that was so great of her.
Anyway, I have to go get me some caffeine and I'll be back later to post some awesome pictures.
Thank you all for Helping me to earn this fabulous trip. I am on pace for earning the Cruise and this would be my first Cruise Ever so I'd love to earn it, but if I dont then I'm thankful for earning Hawaii.
Until Next time.....ALOHA!!!!!!

ALOHA FROM HAWAII - FINALLY

Hello everyone, Sorry for the delay but we had complications getting to Hawaii and this is my first chance to log on to the internet to post. We are having fun now that we are here and I'm over being sick, UGH. It was a horrible airline experience but anyway, on to the reason for this post......THE SPECIAL YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR.....

For everyone that goes onto my stampin up website http://www.bettybutton.stampinup.net/ and places an order online of any size will be entered to win these items....The items are the 3x3 designer paper key ring and a package of pencils that say stampin up, a stamp set Botanical blooms, a sticky note pad holder and a pack of delicate dots designer paper.

Also, keep in mind that this is the last week of sale a bration and you get a free select stamp set or paper or ribbon that is in the flyer for free as well. plus anyone that orders over $25.00 will get $5.00 off the next class they attend between now and june 30th 2009.
I am going to finish up and post this because Slim went to rent us a car so we can get to our atv trip tomorrow and he should be back any minute and we are going to dinner finally at 730 pm Hawaii time. I'll log on when I get home to see who ordered and then post again to let you know who wins. the drawing will close on March 31st. I'll be back before that but I'm extending it since I'm late in posting. If you can't place the order online, email me your order and that counts the same too. Thanks for all you do for me, If it were not for all of you, I wouldnt be here in Hawaii enjoying a fabulous vacation in paradise.
Thanks to all of you.
Betty

3 easy pay plan

Hello everyone. Ok so now I'm counting down the days to leave for Hawaii. We have 8 days left. YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!! I can not wait. I'm so excited to be going on my very first Stampin UP incentive trip. ALL EXPENSES PAID. WOW.
Anyway, I just logged onto my website and found that Stampin Up has announced the 3 easy pay plan to join now. IF you are at all interested and would like to do this, Email me right away. It can't wait until I get back from Hawaii if you want to take advantage of the kit sale. We do have to mail the kit form in instead of doing it online SO, the kit is 169.00 plus tax now through March 31st and you can make payments, one payment per month. Depending on where you live and what your taxes are is how you figure the payment. I am looking for new recruits all the time so why not join me now when there is such a great offer. Plus you get an additional free stamp set on top of it. Email me right away if you are interested.
Good night for now. Keep watching I have some great stuff for while I'm off in Hawaii so keep checking in.
Thanks

Hello Everyone,

Check out the goodies I got in the mail via FED EX on Friday, WOW, This being my first incentive trip I was shocked. I cant wait to get there now to see what else I might get or win. They really do treat you like royalty when you earn something with Stampin Up'. If anyone wants to join me and try to earn a trip as well just email me and I'll talk you through it. Plus what better time when the kit is on sale for $169.00 plus you get a free bonus stamp set as well.

Stay tuned, I now have a laptop that I'm bringing to Hawaii to post my prizes when I'm there. We get to spin a prize wheel everyday. I am so excited I can't wait. I can't believe in 13 days I'll be in HAWAII.

I want to get this posted so I'm gonna say good night now. post a comment and tell me what you think of my goodies.

Blog Candy Winner

Hello all. I hope you all had a great week. I have done the random drawing. However, We had one person that Could not post for some reason so it got emailed me from Google with Date and time Check the comment section for details and you'll see. So anyway, the random number generator did its thing for me and this is the result......Drumroll please........

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 2

Your Winner is Keals and she wrote: Betty,I'm sooo happy to have found you as a Stampn' Up connection through your Father. Thank you for keeping me updated. I would love to attend your workshop in March. I am trying to get a friend to come along also.I love this site, thank you for always posting such great ideas and thoughts. Kealey
February 22, 2009 3:52 PM

SO, now Kealey, its up to you to email me before Monday evening to claim your prize and then I'll send it to you. If she doesnt claim her prize by then I'll post another winner. Thanks for playing. Watch again soon. I got some extra stuff and I thought I'd do something for while I'm in Hawaii.
We'll see if I actually have time to post it.
Thanks for stopping by.

Hello everyone, We had a great time at the class on Sunday. I have set the next class date for April 26th at 1:00 I will email out the details for that class later on. With Hawaii coming up and all I can't squeeze one in until April and the hall only had 2 dates available that I had open so thats where we are at.

I have something new to share. My grandkids and I went to have our photo done in a Grammy and Me session. It was so much fun. Scotty said in one that this was the Stuart Little pose for him. That is the one with him standing by the 4. just so you know which one he was talking about. It was cute. Kylie was a hoot as well. They wanted me to put her on the black cloth and as soon as I put her down She started crawling away, but they got her picture.

Anyway, Enjoy. I have some photos of projects coming soon, At least once more before I leave for Hawaii.

Thanks for looking. Oh and dont forget to sign up on the blog candy post a couple post's ago.

Spring Fling, "Just Buzzin' By"

Spring Fling, "Just Buzzin' By" Workshop event.

Come join us for an afternoon of making these 2 cards and 6x6 scrap page. (Sorry For the Picture not being too good) This event will be $10.00 and I will have my optional raffle for $5.00 to pay for the hall. You can also turn the scrap page into a 12x12 page for #2.00 more. Sale A Bration is going on right now until March 31st and for placing a $50 order you will get to choose from a special flyer, choose 1 item for every $50 purchase. In addition, at this event, I will be offering my Spend $100 and get any 1 item at half off. Come join us for some fun.

R.S.V.P. by Feb. 26 Thanks and have a great day.

BLOG CANDY

Hello everyone, I'm here with some FREE blog candy(as promised). All you have to do to win is post a comment on this post and I will do a random.org drawing and you could take away the prize. Drawing will be done on March 6th so be sure to check back. You will need to email me after your name is posted as the winner. Remember posting ends on the 6th at noon. If you have trouble posting just email me and I'll get you in there. Thanks for stopping by.

apologies

Hello everyone, I have been extremely busy with Sale a Bration and working. I will be posting blog candy soon and another class. Watch for details.
Be patient with me. I knew when I started this it would be hard for me to keep posting regularly and it is but I'm trying.
Have a great day.
Until next time.

Excitement is in the air

Look What I got in the Mail on Saturday. I didnt want to post everything all on the same day so I held on to these. I am very excited and can't wait now. These are my tickets and letter from Stampin Up for My Hawaii Incentive Trip. My niece is going with Slim & I and she is counting the days but she got so excited she miscalculated by 10 days and got me thinking it was closer. She said we had 39 days and we actually had 49 days but actually now its 45 That was 4 days ago.

I am also adding a picture of My daughter(Kayla)and I from my last Trip to Hawaii in 2007, That trip We paid for, It was Kayla's High School Graduation Gift along with $200 in spending money, she got spoiled. She was a little stinker for most of the trip but I love this picture of her and I. All In all it was a fun trip and I'm really excited to go back. Especially for free. Ok so I also added a photo of Slim, Kayla and I lounging after an awesome dinner and I can't for the life of me remember the name of the restaurant but It was awesome. Kayla is holding a Virgin Strawberrry Daquiri, She was loving that but can't wait until it doesnt have to be Virgin. LOL.

Thanks for looking.

Gift for a Friend

Here is a gift bag, I made this and one other for a couple friends of mine. Gwen and Terri. Gwen already has hers and I think she liked the bag and so did others when she opened it. Terri is getting hers tomorrow and I'm not really posting this until after she gets it in case she comes on my blog tonight. LOL. Can't have her seeing her gift before she gets it. I used the rub ons on a bag that I bought from Avon. I dont know if they sell them anymore but I'm sure you can find them somewhere. Anyway, I hope you like it, I hope she likes it and now I'm tired and going to bed. LOL.

Thanks for looking.

projects I've been working on

Hello again, and here is a couple gorgeous cards I have been working on and I just couldnt decide which way I liked it best. So, I'm posting them both and you can leave a comment and let me know which one you like best.

The products I used are the Big Shot and Beautiful Butterflies(Stampin Up exclusive die), Priceless stamp set and Upsy Daisy Stamp set, White craft ink and Irridescent Ice, Pink pirouette and Riding Hood Red papers and ribbons. Key tag punch, Basic Brown ink and Gold Brads. I think thats everything. The original card that inspired me was similar and I dont remember who I saw it from, SORRY. All I know is the initials are K V. I did change quite a bit so its really not much like hers but similar.

On the Riding Hood Red One I burned the Irridescent ice because for some reason it wasn't melting as good. I dont know why but its still very pretty.
Let me know which color arrangement you like better. Thanks for looking.

See I told you I was coming with more soon. LOL

Grandkids photo

Hello again and now I have another photo of my grandbabies to show you. This was taken on New Years Eve. They are always so happy to be with Grammy and Grampy Slim. Its fun to have them too. But Oh was I tired when it came time to take the little one home.
So, my grandson in case you haven't seen my earlier photos is Scotty Jr. and My granddaughter is Kylie Jean. Her and I have the same middle name. They are just so cute in these photos that I had to share.

Designer Series Paper Club

I have had some requests to do a 6x6 designer series paper club. For those of you that have not been blogging, its a purchase of 1 6x6 piece of each of the 20 designer series paper collection(All but the Patterns Prints). This is so that you can sample all of the choices and use them on your cards and pages as you wish. In figuring the cost for this I would have to charge 32.00 per person if you are local(For Hand Delivery) and 35.00 if I have to mail it to you.

Heres what you need to do to get this going. I need to have 8 people sign up and as soon as I have 8, I will send you a paypal pay payment request, you will have to pay in advance(Or you can pay in cash or check if you are local) I will then order the paper, cut them and get them out to you as soon as they come in and I have them cut.

Email me if you are interested and I'll keep you posted when I reach the 8.

For every group of 8 orders, I will also do a drawing amongst those 8 for one person to receive the level 1 stamp set.