Organization is the Key to Productivity!

Organization is the Key to Productivity!

I do believe, that organization is the key to productivity, but sometimes getting organized seems like such a loooong trek up a mountain!

However, I came across this great organization tip that I wanted to share with you, that I think is a phenomenal idea!

Do you have so many greeting and sentiment stamps, that every time you want to make a card, you find yourself going to the same old stamp instead of finding a new one in your stash? 

Is it either too little time or too much bother to go searching for the perfect greeting for the card you are making?

Well with just a little organizing and a couple of hours of your time, this tip will work wonders for you!

1.      Sift through all your stamp sets and stamp each of the sentiments on Whisper White Cardstock

2.     Punch them out with an appropriate size and shape punch

3.  Mount them on colored card stock mats  

4.     Write on the back the name of the Stamp Set they belong to.

  

5.      Sort them into categories (thank you, thinking of you, sympathy, birthday), 

and then hole punch them and put them on rings.

6.  Hang them on hooks close by your design table for easy access.  

Now, anytime you want a sentiment, just pull out the category ring and look through the various stamps for just the right size, shape and font.

How’s that for time saving and more productivity?

Sample "Thank you" Greetings Ring

New Catalog Means Ink Pad & Marker Maintenance

New Catalog Means Ink Pad & Marker Maintenance

I am always looking for tips, tricks and information to make your stamping experience the most fun and exciting thing you do!

I have noticed that numerous demonstrators are now advising their girls, that when the new catalog arrives that you should be performing annual maintenance on your ink pads and markers.

For the ink pads:

Open them up and use your small scissors - make sure they are nice and sharp - and trim off any threads that have begun to pull out around the edges. These can get out around the edges of your stamp pad case and leak causing quite a mess so it's good to keep them trimmed off. Don't pull on them they will continue to ravel out and you don't want to do that. So just snip them off.

 Then, to re-ink, just get out the re-inker and "scribble" the ink across the pad. By "scribble" I mean lines of ink rather than dots. You know, like you would do with a crayon. Do this first horizontally, then vertically.

Once you have done the re-inking  close your ink pad up and put it away, letting it sit for at least an hour so that the ink has time to soak in and distribute evenly,

For the markers:

As you do your maintenance it is a good time to examine the brush tips on the markers and make sure they aren't "smooshed," having lost their nice clean tip- if they are, these markers will need to be replaced.

Now, to refill, use a pair of tweezers and on the brush end of the marker and gently grasp the nib of the tip, as close to the marker as you can, and gently pull the ink nub out.

 Now you can use the re-inker to refill your marker. It will only take a couple of drops so watch carefully.

Make sure to have an old rag under where you are working with this and a paper towel handy too so that I can deal with any spills or overfills.

Once your marker is full, you can return the nib back into the end. Make sure it gets in all the way.

Wipe away any ink that may have spilled out when you put the brush back in.

You only have to do one end - the ink reservoir works for both ends of the marker.

Once you've filled the marker. Return it to the flat storage for several hours to let the ink distribute in the center tube.

There. You're all done. It takes a little time but it's worth the effort to take care of your investment. 

Now, make a list of the re-inkers you will need to reorder next class. 

June Card Club Samples

Here are this months card club samples:

This first one was a really fun card to make using punches and the Punch bunch stamp set. The top of the gift box raises up to reveal a hidden message. We used Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay (retired) because they just go SO well together! Punches used is the scallop dotted border punch, small oval, large oval, and the owl punch.

This one was a standard gate fold, but we used the bubble wrap technique and Just Buzzin' By stamp set.
The colors featured here are Bashful Blue and Chocolate Chip.

And the last one, although very simple to make, makes a big impact.  It combines two techniques, paper piercing and embedded embossing...Fun!  We used a variety of circle punches.  The colors featured here are Real Red, Pacific Point, So Saffron, Not Quite Navy and Pear Pizzazz....( sorry this pic turned out a bit dark so the colors are not as vibrant as they should be)

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Upcoming Events, Classes, Clubs and Specials

June 2011:

June 23- Card Club 6:30 pm

Monthly special is 10% off cardstock in the Idea Book and Catalogue. No limit on quantities. Not able to be combined with any other offers or promotions. Available only through me.

July 2011:

July 7- Scrapbooking Sketch Class 6:30 pm $20.00 or Free with $35.00 Stampin Up Order.

Club members receive $5.00 discountoff class fee.

Must preregister by calling me at 232-7744

July 12- Stamp-A- Stack Class 6:30 pm $20.00 for ten cards of differing themes or Free with $35.00 Stampin Up Order.

Club members receive $5.00 discount off class fee.

Must preregister by calling me at 232-7744

July 21- Monthly Card Club 6:30 pm -awesome cards and techniques- club members only

Monthly special is 10% off adhesives in the Idea Book and Catalogue. No limit on quantities. Not able to be combined with any other offers or promotions. Available only through me.

August 2011:

August 3- Scrapbooking Sketch Class 6:30 pm $20.00 or Free with $35.00 Stampin Up Order.

Club members receive $5.00 discountoff class fee.

Must preregister by calling me at 232-7744

August 11- Stamp-A- Stack Class 6:30 pm $20.00 for ten cards of differing themes or Free with $35.00 Stampin Up Order.

Club members receive $5.00 discount off class fee.

Must preregister by calling me at 232-7744

August 25- Monthly Card Club 6:30 pm -awesome cards and techniques- club members only

Monthly special is 10% off designer series paper in the Idea Book and Catalogue. No limit on quantities. Not able to be combined with any other offers or promotions. Available only through me.

September 2011:

September 7- Scrapbooking Sketch Class 6:30 pm $20.00 or Free with $35.00 Stampin Up Order.

Club members receive $5.00 discountoff class fee.

Must preregister by calling me at 232-7744

September 13- Open House- come out and explore the world of Stampin Up. Give stamping a try, check out the 3D projects, cards and scrapbook pages we have done. No cost or obligation- just a chance to see if stamping is something you would enjoy.

September 14- Stamp-A- Stack Class 6:30 pm $20.00 for ten cards of differing themes or Free with $35.00 Stampin Up Order.

Club members receive $5.00 discount off class fee.

Must preregister by calling me at 232-7744

September 17- Open House- come out and explore the world of Stampin Up. Give stamping a try, check out the 3D projects, cards and scrapbook pages we have done. No cost or obligation- just a chance to see if stamping is something you would enjoy.

September 22- Monthly Card Club 6:30 pm -awesome cards and techniques- club members only

Monthly special is 10% off ink pads in the Idea Book and Catalogue. No limit on quantities. Not able to be combined with any other offers or promotions. Available only through me.

25% off Items at Stampin Up while supplies last....

25% OFF STAMPIN UP ITEMS

OK, AS PROMISED, HERE ARE ALL THE ITEMS THAT ARE 25% OFF THE REGULAR PRICE:

FRESH CUT NOTES SALE $8.21

PRESTO PATTERNS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE $11.21

LAP OF LUXURY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE$9.38

ELEGANT SOIREE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE $9.38

BUILD A BEAR PAWSITIVELY PRINTES DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE $9.38

PUMPKIN PIE 5/8 SATIN RIBBON $9.19

REAL RED 3/8 TAFFETA RIBBON $7.13

MARINA MIST 5/8 GROSGRAIN RIBBON $7.13

NIGHT OF NAVY 1/8 TAFFETA RIBBON $6.19

EARLY ESPRESSO 3/8 TAFFETA RIBBON $7.13

ELEGENT ENGRAVINGS SIMPLY SENT KIT $11.96

OLD OLIVE LEAVES 12 X 12 ALBUM $18.71

PLAY DATE FILE FOLDERS $10.13

PLAYDATE GUSSETED ENVELOPES $5.63

BIRTHDAYPARTY RUBONS $7.31

COGS DOUBLE PUNCH $18.71

FLOWER BIGZ CLEAR DIE $20.21

BASKETS AND BLOOMS BIGS XL DIE $40.46

FLOWER BLOSSOM SIZZLIT DIE $6.95

CURVES AHEAD SIZZLITS DIE$5.62

MERRY DETAILS SIZZLIT DIE $5.62

GO GO BOOTS ALPHABET MEDIUM SIZZLIT DIES $70.46

MERRY EMBOSSALIT DIE $11.96

BEARY HOPPY SIZZLIT DIE $5.96

KOOKY SPOOKY ORIGINALS DIE $19.46

BEARY GIRL SIZZLITS DIE $5.96

BEARY LOVELY SIZZLITS DIE $5.96

WATERCOLOR WONDER CRAYONS NEW COLOR KIT $38.96

STAMPIN PASTELS NEW COLOR KIT $14.21

40% OFF - STAMPIN UP LAST CHANCE ITEMS

40% OFF – STAMPIN UP LAST CHANCE ITEMS

I AM A VISUAL PERSON, SO LOOKING AT A LIST OF ITEMS THAT ARE 40% OFF IS JUST PLAIN BORING AND CHANCES ARE, I AM NOT GOING TO BOTHER LOOKING.

SO, FOR MY GIRLS, I HAVE GOT PHOTOS OF ALL ACCESSORIES THAT ARE 40% OFF WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! 

THERE ARE DIES, DESIGNER SERIES PAPER, HARDWARE, RUBONS, AND PUNCHES, ALL AT 40% OFF!

CHECK THESE OUTAND SEE IF THERE IS SOMETHING YOU WANT.  REMEMBER, YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE A BIG SHOT TO USE THESE DIES AND EMBOSSALITS, THEY WORK IN OTHER DIE CUTTING MACHINES AS WELL. 

WICKED FUN SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE $8.97

PLAY DATE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE @7.50

THICK WINDOW SHEETS SALE $5.10

PLAY DATE QUICK ACCENTS SALE $6.57

SILVER OR VANILLA HODGE PODGE HARDWARE SALE $22.77

SIMPLY ADORNED 34” CHAIN SALE $10.50

PLAY DATE RUBONS SALE $5.85

HOLLY & JOLLY RUBONS SALE $5.85

VINTAGE TYPE RUB ONS SALE $5.10

BITTY BAT PUNCH SALE $13.77

PENNANT BIGZ XL DIE SALE $32.37

TABLE SETTING BIGZ XL DIE SALE $34.77

PERFECT SETTING BIGZ XL DIE SALE 34.77

POP UP LOOK HERE BIGZ XL DIE SALE 34.77

POP UP THREE TIER CAKE BIGZ XL DIE SALE 32.37

O CHRISTMAS TREE POP UP BIGZ XL DIE SALE $34.77

JOYFUL SIZZLITS DIE $4.50

TREE DECORATIONS SIZZLITS DIE SALE $4.50

BIRDS AND BLOOMS SIZZLITS DIE PACK SALE$17.97

JOIN IN THE CHEER SIZZLITS DECORATIVE STRIP DIE SALE$17.97

SIMPLE FLOWER EMBOSSALIT DIE SALE$9.57

CHERRY BLOSSOM EMBOSSALIT DIE SALE $9.57

HI EMBOSSALITS DIE SALE $9.57

THANKS EMBOSSALIT DIE SALE $9.57

DAISY DASH JUMBO STAMPIN AROUND WHEEL SALE $6.30

LOOK FOR TOMORROWS POST OF ALL 25% OFF ITEMS!