Designz By Gloria

Goodies Galore

I love to give my fabulous Stamp Club ladies some goodies whenever possible.  And this month I have something special for them.  Check it out!

This is twelve bags Plum Full of Stampin' Up goodies!  Wny, because I love them, and "they continue to inspire me"!!

Now remember at our last Stamp Club the infamous Mary C. did not finish her project.  Well, today she showed me her gorgoeus, "completed project".  Check it out here.

I am so proud of her, it came out absolutely stunning, don't you think?

Here is a close up.  WOWZER, right?  If you are ever in Covington, Georgia be sure and let me know.  We would love to have you  join us!

Your Stampin' Coach, 

Until the next time, remember to hug the ones you love, none of us are promised "tomorrow"!             

 

Graduation Time

Yes, it's that time of year, Graduations, Father's Day all coming up on us like NOW.  Well, this past Saturday, one of the young fellas from where I work, had the "stick to it" to study and obtain his official High School Graduation Degree!!!

We are so Proud of Dale (aka spike)....he has a precious soul, and I just am elated he passed and is an official graduate.  That being said, I made this card for the entire office and warehouse folks to sign for him.

It's an oldie but a goodie.  It's is a standard 4 1/2 X 11" card.  I used our stripes embossing folder, Whisper White and Basic Black Carstock, Stazon ink, and the fabulous Stamp Set Word Play (120651 - c) (120309-w).  It was "perfect" for this card!

 
Here is a close up of the card.  I used our fabulous "Festive Paper Piercing Pack" (item #: 127857),  It helped me line up those brads pefectly straight! 

Here is a picture of Dale, we celebrated with him today.

 
Yay Dale!!! 

 

Your Stampin' Coach, 

Until the next time, remember to hug the ones you love, none of us are promised "tomorrow"!             

 

Masculine Camo Card

Well, I had a request to make a masculine card and the theme was Camoflouge.  Say what?  Yupper that is what I was asked to make for our Operations Manager where I currently work.  Well, needless to say I did not have any Camo Designer Series Paper.  And as much as I disliked having to go to the Big Box store I forced myself to go and here is what I came up with:

Pretty much Camo, right?  Lol, I really enjoyed making my brain work to make this not only look masculine, and camoflouge, but also nice looking.  I was so pleased that our Always Artichoke and Chocolate Chip Cardstock worked perfectly!

 I really liked the Blue Ribbon Stamp Set because it had the vintagy, masculiney, kinda feel, well at least to me it does.

Ya know I had to add some ribbon......I think it still looks masculine, don't you?

 

Your Stampin' Coach, 

Until the next time, remember to hug the ones you love, none of us are promised "tomorrow"!             

 

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommas

This blessed Mom has some very loving, beautiful and thoughtful children. My daughter, Kara Jackow in Maryland sent me the beautiful Tulips, and my handsome son Joshua Plunkett here in Georgia, gave me the mixed bouquet and is gorgeous! My daughter Monica Elizabeth Rodriguez attended first service Church with us, (considering she works late nights all the time, I love her for getting up early to be with me), and my Son Raul Rodriguez, for giving me 3 wonderful grandchildren, this beautiful locket/necklace, "plus" a gift certificate to get a pedi and mani!! You four are all a blessing to this Momma. Love you all with everything in me......♥

 

Your Stampin' Coach, 

Until the next time, remember to hug the ones you love, none of us are promised "tomorrow"!             

 

Stamp Club Fun

Wonder where I have been?  Well, "just in case you were"....lol, I have been trying to figure out how to "simplify" my life.  With a full time job, my part-time Stampin' Up job, church, family, friends, committments, etc., my life has been over the moon busy! 

Still working on it, as I "love" creatin' and miss it dearly.  Hopefully in a couple of years, when I can collect my Retirement, it will be a lot less complicated and crazy busy.

O.K., on to our fabulous Stamp Club Fun today!  Such fabulous and lovely ladies!  Well, we opened up with prayer, as our world is in a mess right now, and you know satan doesn't sleep. 

 

Here are my lovelies, creatin' away

Just love these ladies.... :-)

I have soooooooooooooooooo missed Ms. Rose L. (here in the beautiful green top).  She has had a"a lot" going on in her life.  Love her for being an obedient follower of Christ.

I love it when "best friends" craft together and just genuinely enjoy each others company.  Sharon W. is on the left and Judy S. is on the right...:-)

 

We worked on some "Altered Canvas" projects.  They were all differnt, but all beautiful!!!

Our beautiful hostess, Lady Beth T.....isn't her canvas art just gorgeous!  Yes, all my ladies just out did themselves today.

My sweet Rose L.  Stunning, right?

Fontainne S. decided to use our "fabulous Swallowtail Butterfly Stamp", but just look at her finished project!

And so you are saying, "Oh my word"!  Yup, another fabulous Swallowtail Butterfly made by Cynthia S., we know her dad who stamps will be proud!!

Judy's skirt is still drying, but love her layout!

Sharon W., another fabulous project done.....I know everyone who sees this beauty is going to "love it"

Yes, this is Mary C., and yes, yet again she didn't finish her project, however, look at that lovely plant basket!!  Her Secret Stampin' Up Sister gave this to her today, however, she has no clue who she is, because "I" brought it in....I know she loves it.

We missed you Holly T., Patty M., Sheila O., Emily S., and Yvette M. Hope to see y'all soon!

 Your Stampin' Coach, 

Until the next time, remember to hug the ones you love, none of us are promised "tomorrow"!             

 

Serene Silhouettes and Note Card Class

 

Serene Silhouettes Card and Note Holder Class

 

Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013

Time:  6:30pm to 9:30pm

Location:  Plunkett Stampin’ Studio

Price:  $17.00

 Limited seating, so schedule your class today!  Please note, if you confirm you are attending the class and cannot attend, I will have a “to go class” ready for you.  You will need to come and pick up.  In addition, if you just want a “to go package”, please let me know, we can decide on how to get your form of payment.

 Please R.S.V.P. “no later than” Tuesday, May 7^th, by 12 noon

 

Your Stampin' Coach, 

Until the next time, remember to hug the ones you love, none of us are promised "tomorrow"!             

 

Bloomin' Bouquet

Bloomin' Bouquet Project Kit

Mother's Day. Teacher appreciation. Just because. Say thank you with this no-maintenance bouquet. There's no watering, no weeding-just enjoying. This easy-to-assemble kit comes complete with the petals, stems, and buttons to create the flowers, as well as four different tags to make this the perfect gift for any occasion. All you need is some paper, ribbon or a vase to add the finishing touches to the bouquet.

As if that weren't enough, the kit contains a "baker's dozen"! This means you can create and give (or keep) a dozen flowers, and have a bonus flower left over to pass along to someone new! Give it to someone you wouldn't normally think of: a teller at the bank, a grocery store clerk, or the librarian at your local library. Anyone you encounter on your way that you'd like to give a little "thank you" to-and introduce them to Stampin' Up!

Ordering information:

Item 134542 $12.95 (go to my online store on my blog here, and order now, they are not going to last long!

Available starting April 29, while supplies last.

Kit contents:

• 2 sheets of preprinted and precut flowers on 12" X 12" cardstock; makes 13 flowers using Pool Party, Gumball Green, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, and Rich Razzleberry
• 13 Vintage Faceted Buttons
• 13 green floral wire stems

Adhesive not included. (Glue gun recommended.)

Training Tips:

• This kit makes a great gift, both assembled and unassembled. Your customers may want to give it as a fun do-at-home project, or create it themselves to give.
• This kit can appeal to both stampers and non-stampers; the ease of assembly means anyone can do it!
• Use this kit for a quick and easy class! Just provide some adhesive, and your class preparation is done for you.
• Add your own finishing touch to the bouquet: place it in a vase, wrap it up in tissue paper, decorative ribbon, or twine.

You know I am going to have a class to make these right?  Yupper, stay tuned!!!

And a quick video to help you learn how to put them together here:

 

 

Your Stampin' Coach, 

Until the next time, remember to hug the ones you love, none of us are promised "tomorrow"!             

 

This n That going International!

My dear and wonderful friend Wendy J. and her hubby David J. left today for a two year missionary calling,  I am just filled with joy that they are following God's will, but my selfish side is saying, nooooooo, don't leave us here for 2 years!

So I was trying to think of something she could really use during her time in Dublin, and then it hit me.  Our new This and That!  Yay, success!  She absolutely loved, and I gave her the whole bundle!  I did cover the front cover (just had to do it you know), and wrote in the first page a special message from hubby and me.

Here is a pic of the cover. 

A close up.  As you can see, I also used and gave her some cut up sheets from the "Sent with Love" Stampin' Up has going on right now as well.

 
Wrote her a messsage on the front cover.

Needless to say, I ordered another one, as I have 3 going at the same time, but so worth it for Wendy to document the souls they will be saving!

Here is David and Wendy telling everyone thanks for their support, life lessens they have learned, and give God the Glory!!!

 

Your Stampin' Coach, 

Until the next time, remember to hug the ones you love, none of us are promised "tomorrow"!             

 

Dolled Up Card Class

We had our Dolled Up Card class last Thursday, and a second one on Sunday!  Love, love, love these cards!  I think you will too.....take a peek!

These were so much fun!  My first two ladies took literally 45 minutes to make them, right Shelly P, and Sheila O?  Then Mary C. came in late, and it took her 1 1/2 hours!  Wow, what a difference right, lol.

Here is a big close up......we all loved how they turned out.  O.K. so I got pics of my gals on Thursdays class, and then on Sunday, we had a huge storm come through our town, thank goodness we were in our basement!  The emergency alerts were flying everywhere, radio, tv, and our cell phones.  Called hubby downstairs with us, and had my friend called her hubby parked in front  of our house out of the car too!  Thank goodness the Tornado never hit ground, but it was pretty intense for a few minutes.  We also lost the lights too.  Needless to say, my two babies (Billy Bob and Casey), were a "nervous wreck".......oh my.....daddy taking care of his boys!

So then, I forgot to take a picture of my lovelies on Sunday, especially since my sweet Friend Barbara H. had come by to say hi too!  Argh!!!!

Here is Sheila on the left, Shelly in the center, and Mary C. on the right.  We had so much fun!

You can see Sheila really loved her card!

Here is a close up of the gals!

Mary C., she is so silly!

 
This is what six cards look like that my lovelies made!  So fun to have a good bit of Birthday cards ready for any upcoming feminine Birthday!

 

Your Stampin' Coach, 

Until the next time, remember to hug the ones you love, none of us are promised "tomorrow"!             

 

2013 Stampin' Up Sets Retiring List

Don't Delay... order now...

most of my customers don't believe me when I say that some retiring accessories sell out in hours... IT IS TRUE MY FRIENDS!!

click here to DOWNLOAD .pdf file for retiring Stamps or view below

click here to download .pdf for retiring ACCESSORIES or view below

 

Your Stampin' Coach, 

Until the next time, remember to hug the ones you love, none of us are promised "tomorrow"!