5 days till christmas

Hello again,
     I just found an idea on someone else's blog, Dawn Olchefske. Since I like giving away free stuff, this sounded fun to me, So I'm borrowing her idea.
Everyday from now until Christmas Eve I will post a prize that I'm going to give away. I am going to start from 5 and go down and the last day I will be giving away 1.
EX: first day will be today, we are 5 days till christmas so there will be 5 people winning the prize, then day 2 will be 4 days till christmas so 4 of the prize will be given, then day 3 will be 3 and so on. I will do all the drawings on Christmas morning so be sure to come and check out the winners on Christmas day. Hopefully I will be able to steal some online time before I head out to my sons but if not then it will be later in the evening.
     To enter the drawings just come back every day. Leave a comment on the post that announces the prize of the day and make sure to leave your name. I will post the first prize tonight when I get home and then each morning until day 5 there will be a new prize.
Thanks for stopping by.
Rubber Hugs
Betty

Stampin Success Story

Hello my friends,
    My friend and downline, Gwen, emailed me at work yesterday and said, IS THAT YOU?
I had to open the email to see what she was talking about, She found me on the cover of Stampin' Success Magazine. This is the magazine that consultants get for inspiration. This is also the magazine that my convention story was in during October. There are several tiny pictures of demonstrators on the cover of the 25 year magazine issue.
Attached is the picture of the cover, I am located just below the pink ribbon......

My Stampin Coach called last night and I asked her how they choose who they put on and she said she didnt know that. I am sure its random but its an honor to be on or in that magazine. Hope you like my share today. I was busy last night making cards using the new product from both the new spring catalog and the sale a bration. We are able to order the product ahead so we can start getting ideas ready and I got them last week but just found the time to make something. So, stay tuned for photos coming soon.
Thanks for stopping by.........HUGS
Betty

Items for sale

One of my downline, Kelly is selling some pouches that she made with the Stampin Up Fabric
If you are interested in buying one of these bags, please contact me and I will get one to you.
Great for make up, Hair accessories, stampin supplies, anything you need a small pouch for. She is asking $10 for them.

 

 

Also, here are the cards, addressed stuffed and ready to go. A few of them are not done but most are.

Watch your mail for them. I think I got everyone that has ordered in the last year.
If I missed you, please let me know. I had trouble with the labels and some of them didnt print.
Thanks again for stopping by.
Hugs
Betty

Emboss resist

Here is a technique that I love to do. Its called Emboss resist. I did this card awhile ago but thought I would share it since I havent posted it on here before and some of you are new.

First I stamped the flower image in Chocolate chip, because you can't stamp that after you emboss, Let it dry now that our stamps are moist and dont dry as quick. Also, you want to stamp the Words up top in case you go too high with the doily stamp so that  you can still get the words in, You should try to keep the doily just below the words.

I used the Hello Doily stamp, Inked it in versamark and stamped it to the card, not showing the whole image but most of it. Sprinkled the Clear embossing powder over it and heated it. Then sponged it with pool party and daffodil deligh. I made sure and Kept it low enough so that the words didnt get covered but almost went up to the words.
Then when you are sponging, start with the yellow first then the blue and randomly sponge in circular motion all around the card. The brads used here are now retired but are on the clearance list. I used chocolate chip, whisper white and pool party card stock.
Thats all for now, Thanks for stopping by. I am in the process of stamping some stuff with the new mini but I havent completed anything yet.
Until Next time, dont forget to check out what is on the clearance rack at www.bettybutton.stampinup.net

Thanks
Betty

Updates

Todays post is all about updates.
1) Remember to check out the clearance rack, Stampin Up added over 200 items, Some have already come and gone but others are still there. I have sold over $400 today because they added these sale items.
2) dont forget that every order you place will help me approach my goal of $200,000 that I am moving in on. Also, that there is a drawing for gift certificates when we accomplish this.
3) Blog Candy and Scrapbooking event.
If you are interested in winning, just leave a comment on the blog candy post, not this post, the blog candy one. Well, you can leave a comment here too.
4) Christmas is just 10 days away, dont forget that I have gift certificates available to give as a gift to a special person.
5) With that being said, watch your mail for the card that I posted, I am sending them out this weekend. There will be a special in the envelope.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs
Betty

Clearance Rack Blitz

Hello All,
   Make sure you go check out the clearance rack today.
There is a clearance rack blitz, Stampin Up has added over 300 new items to the list.
Check it out at www.bettybutton.stampinup.net
Everything on there is while supplies last so be sure and check it out.
Hugs
Betty

BLOG CANDY

Hello peeps, I'd really like to fill my scrapbooking event, so I am going to give away a free admission. Would you like to come and try your hand at scrapbooking. Well, here is your chance. You will need to post a comment about how you think I'm doing with all of my daily blog posts. I will draw one winner at the end for free admission to my class. How does that sound?
Just Try it, you might like it. I never liked it either but I had fun putting this class together.

Here is the photo again. Also, if you can't make the class and want to buy the class, no worries, You can put it together at home on your own. We will have everything cut for you and the page protectors will be included. All you do is look at the photos and assemble, then fill with your own photos.
Come on, try it, you might like it.
The drawing for the class attendance will be December 31st.
However, if you want to come, dont miss out by waiting until you see if you win, If you win, I will refund your money. No worries. Also if you win and can't attend, You will get your package to complete.
Please Remember that when you post anonymously, you have to type your name into your comment so that I know who you are.

Thanks for stopping by.

Holiday Cards and a Giveaway

Holiday Cards and a giveaway, Here are the cards I have been working on and I'm including a surprise in for everyone. Please watch your mail carefully for this envelope and you might just be a lucky winner as well.

 

The card is something I just saw on Pinterest and loved it, thought I'd use up some of the leftover holiday DSP that I have kicking around and some White card stock that I had mostly cut I had to cut the raspberry ripple card stock and the ribbon. I punched all the white circles with the 2 1/2 inch circle punch and then the dsp with the same punch. ran the white circles through the big shot using the holiday framelits and the ornament framelits and then embossed them with the snowburst folder which has retired but I love it. This was a fun card to make and my friend Debbie came to help me out with them. Some of them are crooked but its the thought that counts. HUGS. Thanks Debbie for helping me.
Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs
Betty

My First Christmas card I received in the mail.

This card was made by one of my customers, Betsy Rotax. She used the ornament punch and it looks like she used tin cans of some sort to punch the ornament. What a great idea. Thanks Betsy for a beautiful card.

I have been very busy last night and tonight working on cards to mail out myself. the secret is inside though. I have a surprise I'm putting inside them. There will be 3 lucky people that get instant prizes and then everyone has something for IN BETWEEN the holidays.
Watch your mail. Thanks for checking in today.
Hugs
Betty

Matchbox die(retired) Jewelry Box

 Matchbox die Jewelry Box(4 Sided)

I had seen these online before but never had a chance to figure out how to make them and Gail Macdougal wanted to attempt it and asked to borrow my die. SO I let her and she made me one for my granddaughter as well. Here it is. Isnt it great.

I know she used Flirtatious DSP also but that is retired as well. Any DSP would work for this.

The first photo shows all of the drawers on one side but keep in mind that this has 4 sides to it.

All of the drawers open, 16 (Correction 24) of them. Its just beautiful.

Thanks for stopping by.

Betty

Scrapbooking event flyer

Scrapbook Your Holiday Memories Class

Merry Moments Scrap book class - come and join us for 2 fun filled Sunday afternoons on January 20th and 27th at Rice Memorial High School located at 99 Proctor Avenue in South Burlington from 1 – 3pm on both dates.

We will provide you with the supplies to complete 20 beautiful Holiday pages as well as your page protectors.

The fee for this class is $50.00 which covers both dates where you will assemble 10 pages each Sunday. As a bonus, if you sign up with a NEW guest you will each get a discount of $5.00 off the cost of the class.

Payment is required by December 31st . No exceptions will be allowed because the Merry Moments scrapbooking kits are only available until January 2nd and will need to place our order by year end.

Please don’t hesitate and miss out. We will have fabulous door prizes to give away!

You can receive tickets for the door prizes many ways…

1 ticket for attending and arriving on time

2 tickets for paying in full by Dec. 20th

2 tickets for bringing a new friend

2 tickets for bringing a non perishable food item for the local food shelf

3 tickets for placing an order up to $49.99

5 tickets for placing an order $50 – 99.99

8 tickets for placing an order over $100

10 tickets for booking a workshop

15 tickets if you sign up with us at this event to be a demonstrator

Please reply and remit full payment by December 31st

Scrapbook Your Holiday Memories Class

*** PLEASE REMEMBER ***

To bring your own mono adhesive

If you forget it, we will have some for sale.

Snowman Slider Card

Hello all,
This morning I am going to share a card that I got from one of my Customers and Friend Gail McDougal . This is a slider card and the snowman swirls around. Isnt it cute. I will have her add a comment and post her pieces and parts that she used. Lots of Circles, modern label, word window punch and 5 Petal flower punches, She used the snowflake embossing folder and bashful blue card stock and ink, whisper white, black and more.

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs
Betty

Here is another card that I did at some of my workshops this holiday season and it was a huge hit. I hope you like it.

This card uses No Peeking and Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp sets, Early Espresso Ink pad & Card stock. Real Red ink pad, stitched ribbon & Card stock, Lucky Limeade card stock, Whisper White card stock and Candle light Christmas DSP.
Also, Window Frames Collection Framelits, Festive Paper Piercing Pack and white gel pen.
Thanks again for stopping by.
Hugs
Betty

Here is a card that uses Snowflake Soiree, I made this for a workshop in October and I dont think I shared this with you.

The card uses versamark, Silver embossing powder, Heat Tool, Midnight Muse Ink Pad,  Card Stock &  ribbon, I also used  Whisper White card stock with rhinestone in the center of the snowflake.
Thanks for stopping by today.
Rubber Hugs
Betty

A photo and a birthday today.

This picture was made by one of my customers(Gail Macdougal). I asked her to help me design a card for another customer(Debbie Kellogg) who loves m&m's. So she came up with this, not a card but she did post something on the back. I saw a post somewhere else about m&m's and thought of this so I went searching to find it just so I could post it. This was made out of  Stampin up punches.If you want the punches she used I'll have to ask Gail.

Maybe if Gail comes on to see this, she can post it in the comment section.

 

Hope you like our photo today

I also have something else to share today. 28 years ago today, My handsome boy was born, I went to the doctors on the morning of the 5th and was told that I was in labor, HMMM Didnt even know it. So, he sent me to the hospital to get checked in because I was going to be having my baby. I did not know what I was having but I did suspect it was a boy. I was sick for my whole pregnancy so his father called him baby Ralph. LOL.
Anyway, that day while I was in labor it started snowing, My sister was supposed to be with us for our baby's birth, about midnight her husband called her and told her she had to come  home, it was snowing up a storm, We got dumped on. It snowed for the whole next day.
Anyway, Jimmy(my sons father) was now very nervous because he had to do this alone now, but he stayed with me.  Finally after 36 hours of Labor, my son was born via c-section and 9 pounds 1/2 ounce and 21 inches long. He was too big for me to deliver. Anyway, just wanted to share that today is his birthday. Happy Birthday Scott Allen Ellsworth, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART.
Thanks for Stopping By.
Betty

Scrapbooking Class

With the Help of 2 of My Downline(Mindy and Sandie), we are holding a scrapbooking originally created by Rhonda Wade, one of the top 100 demonstrators. She put together the class and training for us to purchase and we are creating her version, Mindy's version and Sandie's version to share with you at this event.

This class will give you 20 completed pages to scrapbook your christmas photos. So, make sure you  take lots of photos over the Holiday season. This event will take place on 2 days, for part one and part 2, January 20 and 27th and will cost you $50 unless you bring a NEW Guest, then you will pay only $45 each. Thats right your NEW guest will get all of you in your group a $5 discount.

The only catch is, we need to have payment for this class by December 31st because the Kit we are using is in the current mini and it ends on Jan. 2 so we want to be sure to have money in hand to order the supplies for the event.

You will each get a Scrapping Kit(we will cut the pieces ahead for you) and the plastic protector pages to put all of your pages in plus all the supplies you will need to make the pages. The kit alone is $21.95 plus shipping and tax, so you will be getting your money's worth.

There will be prizes and fun things so come and join us.
Watch for an email with full details and be sure to save the date and tell your friends.

Sorry the picture didnt come out so good, the lighting here is not the best. I'm working on that.
Thanks for stopping by.

oops. put the wrong date on my scheduled post. Sorry.

So, here is another Stampin Up Special for you. Its called the Ornamental Elegance kit and is only available while supplies last, take advantage of this amazing offer--just in time to create 10 heirloom ornaments--or stunning tags to attach to a special neighbor gift.

The Ornamental Elegance Kit (132832) is $14.95 and includes:



•Die-Cut Cardstock Elements

•Cherry Cobbler 3-1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon

•Natural Linen Thread

•Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons

•Large Pearl Basic Jewels

Order these now so you will have plenty of time to make them for Christmas gifting--or for your family tree! Available while supplies last.

Thanks for Checking in today.

My Sister and I stamped today and a card

Today was a fun day. Some of you have heard me talk about my family, I have 7 brothers and 1 sister. Well, today I spent the day stamping Christmas Cards with my sister(Marie). She lives about an hour away or maybe even just over an hour and she came to my house to stamp with me today. We dont get alot of time to spend together, so we did this last year and again today.
 I thought I'd share this with you today. We made 24 cards each, and had fun, we worked together and finished all we wanted to do. I'd show you the cards but they are the same ones that Scotty and Kylie(my grandkids) made with me on Thanksgiving day and I already posted those.
So, here is the photo of my sister. She is 8 years older than me and I have a story to share with you that she shared with me..... the day I was born she was waiting by the phone to hear that she had a baby sister. Back then, they didnt tell you what you were having. So, because my sister already had 4 brothers, she wanted a baby sister. She tells me that she waited very patiently and was hoping that the news would come before she had to get on the bus to go to school. Also back then, no one could go in with you when you had babies, otherwise she probably would have been there.

Anyway, Here is the photo of my sister.....

Of course I caught her looking down counting. LOL

There is no better friend then a sister. I LOVE YOU SIS.
Thanks for coming to spend the day with me.
Hugs




Next I would like to share a photo of a card that I made, I made this card for a swap at my uplines meeting awhile back and thought I'd share it with you today. I got the idea from here...
http://www.kraftingkreations.com/2011/12/luminary-easel-card-and-tutorial.html
This card was made by Amanda Corbet and a video is on her blog for viewing to make your creating a little easier.

 The first one was with the light on so there is a shadow and you can't really see the effects of the candle inside. So then I took another photo of it with the lights out and you can see the yellow glow of the flashing candle inside the card. See  below for the second photo.

Another Mindy Card - Evergreen

Here is another one of Mindy's cards from our last card buffet. I contemplated ordering this stamp set but never got around to it. Now its too late, It may not make the catalog next year so I have to hold off to see. I hope it does because I really think this set has potential.

I am not sure what exactly she used but I'm gonna guess. Evergreen stamp set, Midnight must ink, card stock, ribbon and designer series paper. I  think it was vanilla card stock and crumb cake as well and crumb cake ink too I think. Maybe Mindy will post in the comments and let me know if I mixed anything up. Also not sure if she got this card somewhere or if it were her own. Not sure what set had the Peace in it but I know she markered it.
Thanks for stopping by
Betty

 New Arrival: Stampin' Up! Holiday Packaging Bundles, 20% Off!

Holiday Packaging Bundles

Now through January 2nd you can purchase

Stampin' Up! Holiday Packaging Bundles

at a 20% discount!

Looking for cute ways to package little treats and gifts for co-workers, teachers, neighbors, and friends? At 20% savings, holiday packaging bundles are an affordable and adorable solution. Simply add a treat or gift and assemble.

Trimmings & Tags Bundle

Item 132769, $13.50 (a $16.85 value) includes:

•Gusseted Cellophane Bags (25 bags; 5" x 3" x 11-1/2")

•Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags (25 double-sided tags; 4-1/2" x 3-1/8")

•Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Sweater Trim (10 yards)





Petite Treats Bundle

Item 132770, $13.50 (a $16.85 value) includes:

•Glassine Bags with die-cut edges (10 bags; 3" x 5" x 1-1/2")

•Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt (8 pieces)

•Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon (10 yards)