My Hospital Saga

Well if anyone ever told me I would not be able to celebrate Christmas in the old fashioned way this year I would have never believed it. But ... It happened that I went into the emergency room on Dec 18th with Christmas less than a week away with tons of loose ends to tie up. Thinking I would be going home with a Zpac of Antibiotics and better soon ...boy was I wrong. Not only did I not make it home I spent 2 weeks struggling to get better. I had Pneumonia and instead of getting better I kept getting worse. Today is the last day of the year and although I missed the Christmas week rush and the sales afterward I am thankful to still be alive and able to sleep in my own bed tonight. I had an outpouring of friends and family wishing me well with calls and cards and visits. I consider myself fortunate to sit up and take nourishment. Thanks also to my husband for his undying selflessness in coming to visit and be by my side everyday. Just his smile made my day. I managed to go through 5 roomates all extrememly different from each other but very nice ladies. How sad would it be had we each just sat there rather than share our lives with each other. Somehow I figure we encouraged each other to get better. My last roommate I felt a bit guilty leaving sit there waiting for her doctor to release her. Although she came in quite cantankerous because she had been moved from the room she was comfortable in she really was able to laugh with me about the poop patrol. We were each ready to go today after 9 AM but she was still waiting for her doctor up to 6PM. Before I left I had been given a flu and a Pneumonia shot for good measure. Two weeks is a little much to be in a place where there is so much drama but the Nurses Doctors and staff were very great Their number one goal was to see me go home well.
My family came and visited me on Christmas day and here is one of the pictures of my granchildren. My daughter is ready to have her third baby any time now. So thank goodness I am over the pneumonia. 2010 Hopefully has a few more healthier days in it.

Demonstrator Shoe Box Night

Here is one of my cards that I had designed. He is done with Punches and I used sponges to sponge on color and also used my big shot machine to emboss the cardstock and my crimper to crimp the red hat portion. Don't you think he is so cute?



Two of our Stampin' UP! teams get together on the first and third Fridays of the Month and share ideas and do a shoe box swap. What is a shoe box swap? Well each demonstrator coming will bring all the supplies to do her 10 - 15 minute project in a shoe box with a kit of cardstock and embellishments to make the project. Most projects are ready to assemble and each demonstrator carefully guides us through the project so we can recreate the card at one of our own workshops. We just have the best time and have really been able to get to know each other as friends. I always pick up the best tips and ways to do things. If you are thinking of being demonstrator sign up on my team and you will be able to join the fun as well. To sign up to be a demonstrator go to my website and use the Join now or start my own business button and it will ask for a password. My team is the Lucky Ladies (with ladybug logo) the password to join is bize302
Go to http://dpippin.stampinup.net Come and join the fun.

LET'S PARTY !!!

So you’re feet are aching from a Black Friday shop till you drop day?
Take some time out and visit with Friends!
I will be hosting a fun event. November 28th Saturday from 6:30pm – 9pm (or later if we are having too much fun)
Tag making and Christmas Card Stampin’ UP! workshop and donation event
Lecanto Community Center on Lecanto hwy just past the Merita Bread Outlet if you are headed South from the Lecanto and SR44 intersection.

Free to All who want to join…the only catch is you must bring at least one card unsigned for a soldier to use with envelope.
I will be accepting the cards to give to Trish a friend of mine who’s son will be going to IRAQ and will share the cards with his buddies so they can send greetings home to their families.

The details on the crop. You may come and work on your own Christmas Cards or make Tags for your Christmas packages.

I will provide the use of my Big Shot and Dies and Punches to use and a Limited supply of White Paper and inks and stamps and Markers.

You will bring your adhesives and ribbons and embellishments (Brads, buttons and stickers) and colored papers and embossing powders and heat tools and Versa Mark if needed.

WE all will provide the goodies. Bring anything you want to snack on and share with the others.

Check out the on line Extravaganza going on now. Go to Http://dpippin.stampinup.net click on shop now to see the specials. They are on till the 30th.

If you would like to place and order that evening I will have order forms there and can accept payment and promise delivery with in 10 days.

I will have some ideas for you to try and will have some Christmas Music playing to get us in the spirit. Space is Limited so just make sure you email

me and let me know you are coming for sure I have room for at least 12- 18.

My email is bizestampin@tampabay.rr.com and phone is (352)-637-6781

Debi Pippin
Stampin’ UP! demonstrator
Inverness FL

Jacob and Harley

this is my grandson Jacob and his new puppy Harley.

My daughter singing in Church

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More Cards with punches

Here are some cards made with the note cards and some punched cardinals. The cardinals are made from the wide oval punch the square punch and a 1/4' circle and a 1 " circle and the word window punches. They are fun to make. The weath was made from taking one of the pocket Silhouette stamps and moving them around a punched circle. I put a sticky note in the center to keep from stamping the inside of the note card. I love the gingham red ribbon. Just twirled it on and attached with mini glue dots. The Greeting in the center is from a hostess set called Holiday Best. It is available to anyone placing a single $150 order along with that you also get $15 stamping reward dollars to spend on anything in the catalog. There is also a special on this month host a workshop of $250 in sales and get an item from the Holiday Mini for $10. That includes the bigshot pop up Christmas tree die.
Enjoy

Some new Creations

Here are some of my newest creations. The build a bear is a new set and the bears are paper pieced with our DSP papers and assorted cardstock. I used the sweet treat cups to make the candy inside of the balloon and the inside has a slide up window that you can retrieve the candies.

Visit with Grandkids

Here are a few pictures from our visit with the grandkids on Sunday.

Asian Flair

I love this set called Dream Gardens. Some of my newest creations.

Cards from my community class

Boo Card with Pumpkins and Bat made with the SU round tab punch and eyes from SU round punches and Letters BOO made with the SU Sizzix serif essentials Alphabet dies. The pumpkin is also a sizzix die.

Card with fence made with SU small tab punch and ribbon to create fence and SU triple flower and hand cut birdies makes a 3 D effect.

Card with butterfly image (a hostess set that can be earned with a qualifing party of $150 Called Of the EARTH) is done with marker direct to stamp and then huffing on the stamp to remoisten the ink allowing several colors of marker to be used. I used a piece of striped DSP paper in the background and another stamp up in the corner inked with versamark to make a watermark impression.


Thought I would share some pictures of my community class cards. The class is called Cards and Chatter. It is alot of fun to meet new people and to instruct this class where we learn a technique and get to know each other better. With all that is going around us in this day and age we need to take time out for ourselves and relax. If you are looking for a night out with out spending alot of money and want to enjoy some chatter and laughter come and join us. I can take up to 12 per class but you need to make a reservation either with me or the City parks and Rec site so I know you are coming. This helps me get together the supplies needed to make the cards and ensure there is enough for everyone to participate. Cost is $10 for 3 cards.
My email is bizestampin@tampabay.rr.com and phone # is 352-637-6781 Tonight is at the Lecanto community building in Citrus County, FL

Want it All???

Want a little?
Place and order! on my website it comes right to your home.


Want a lot?
Host a party!
in addition to the great hostess awards Any time in Sept - Nov if you host a $250 party you can pick any item in the Mini Catalog except MDS for only $10

Starting Oct 1 if you host a $400 party you can get My Digital Scrapbook program for 1/2 off


Want it all? Become a demonstrator!!

Join now and I will add on a bonus of the 6 new in color pads and a pack of in color 8 1/2 x 11" paper. Just pop on over to my website and use the code bize302 to join
I would love to have you be a part of my Lucky Ladies team (lady bug logo)

Incentive cruise trip that could be earned this year is to ALASKA Visit my website to find out more


http://dpippin.stampinup.net

Great Effort leads to great reward..

I checked on the Stampin' UP! website today and even though we fell short of our original goal of having 1500 join stampin up from our convention challenge. We were given a 40% discount on the digital scrapbooking program. Yoo hoo Stampin' UP! Rocks WE were able to recruit close to 1250 new demonstrators in a few short weeks.

This offer was only available to those who attended convention. As always attending convention is a big perk but having all that we learned available at our fingertips after convention is great too. Sometimes the brain gets a little overwhelmed with so many notes to take and the excitement of it all that when you get home you wonder where you scralled a note and if you can find it in all that you brought home. It is great to know that the company saves us by keeping all the important information in one place on the website. Convention is always a boost to my business and I encourage you to come next year if you have not experienced it.

Even though the incentives for our kit are not available right now and you think you may want to become a demonstrator our normal kit is worth far more than the $199. It includes all your business supplies and merchandise worth more than $300. If you are thinking about joining and missed the cut off never fear. I always sweeten the deal for my new recruits. I will add once you join just for the month of Sept to Thank you for joining and to celebrate my Birthday (sept 6th) A pack of 8 1/2 x 11" in color paper and the 6 new in color classic pads.

My group is the Lucky Ladies (with lady bug logo). We meet monthly and our next meeting will be on Sunday Sept 20th at 4 pm - 6pm. I invite you to come and join us as a potential recruit. If you know of anyone searching to make a little extra money and have fun creating at the same time send me an email with their email address or phone #. Joining Stampin' UP! has been one of the best things I ever did. I want to share the thrill of creating with others and share Stampin' UP! with you.

Debi Pippin
Independent Demonstrator
bizestampin@tampabay.rr.com

JOIN MY LUCKY LADIES TEAM!!

Special $85 Mini Special Price only good till August 31st But you can sign up anytime with the $199 kit except for the next few days you get that added bonus of the Added 6 in color pads and in color paper with it. Plus I will throw in....


Two FREE Packs of Designer Series Paper!


Stampin' Up! gave us a challenge at our Convention to sign up at least one new recruit by the end of August. Well, if you know me, you know I'm always up for challenge! I have already signed up one recruit since convention but would like you to consider joining us too. We have monthly meetings at my house and love to make new things.

So, to help achieve my goal, I am offering TWO FREE PACKS OF DESIGNER SERIES PAPER to all new recruits who sign up with me before August 31st! PLUS, Stampin' Up! is still offering their awesome $85 Mini Starter Kit or a FREE In Color Collection with our Standard Starter Kit $199. See My stampin up website for all the details and to sign on as a Team member use the pass code bize302.

I truly love what I do and I know you will too. Whether you want to purchase product at a discount, sell to your friends or make it your career, Stampin' Up! has a place for you. And, I am here to encourage, guide and help you along. As Always I offer special benefits to my group members, they can always attend my classes for just $5.

I would love have you as a part of my group whether you live local or across the country! Please contact me if you have any questions.

If you are ready to sign up, you can do that online right now... What are you waiting for? This is a great opportunity to make some exta money for your family and during these hard times that will really help out. My business has been booming and yours will too. With hard times people look for ways to keep there mind off their troubles and stamping and socializing with friends helps you realize you aren't the only one. My stamping club members enjoy chatting with each other while making handmade cards and crafts they can share with family and friends. The Demonstrator website makes it easy to design your own cards or to copy a sample on our website to share with friends at a informal gathering or creating.

I would love for you to join my Lucky Ladies team we have a Lady Bug Logo; so go now to my Stampin' UP! website and sign up! You will not regret it.

http://dpippin.stampinup.net use passcode bize302

Late night Stamper volunteer services

Ways you can volunteer...


Http://www.sugardoodle.net/mambo/index.php?option-com_content&task-view&id-4995

http://rmhc.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer/30=ways=in=30=days/spread-the-word-by-sharing-your-story

http://latenightstamper-stampandscrap.blogspot.com

Join My Lucky Ladies TEAM

Two FREE Packs of Designer Series Paper!


Stampin' Up! gave us a challenge at our Convention to sign up at least one new recruit by the end of August. Well, if you know me, you know I'm always up for challenge!

So, to help achieve my goal, I am offering TWO FREE PACKS OF DESIGNER SERIES PAPER to all new recruits who sign up with me before August 31st! PLUS, Stampin' Up! is still offering their awesome $85 Mini Starter Kit or a FREE In Color Collection with our Standard Starter Kit $199. See My stampin up website for all the details and to sign on as a Team member use the pass code bize302.

I truly love what I do and I know you will too. Whether you want to purchase product at a discount, sell to your friends or make it your career, Stampin' Up! has a place for you. And, I am here to encourage, guide and help you along. As Always I offer special benefits to my group members, they can always attend my classes for just $5.

I would love have you as a part of my group whether you live local or across the country! Please contact me if you have any questions.

If you are ready to sign up, you can do that online right now... What are you waiting for? This is a great opportunity to make some exta money for your family and during these hard times that will really help out. My business has been booming and yours will too. With hard times people look for ways to keep there mind off their troubles and stamping and socializing with friends helps you realize you aren't the only one. My stamping club members enjoy chatting with each other while making handmade cards and crafts they can share with family and friends. The Demonstrator website makes it easy to design your own cards or to copy a sample on our website to share with friends at a informal gathering or creating.

I would love for you to join my Lucky Ladies team we have a Lady Bug Logo; so go now to my Stampin' UP! website and sign up! You will not regret it.

http://dpippin.stampinup.net use passcode bize302

Back from SU Convention 2009

This is my Roomate and I at the Stampin' UP! headquarters enjoying a fun tour. We had rented a car with my upline Barb and side line Michelle. Can't begin to tell you all the fun and laughs I had with these wonderful SU ladies. You don't want to miss this next year so be sure to get on my website http://dpippin.stampinup.net and sign up now with the $85 mini special SU has on now. To join use my pass code bize302 I am looking for several recruits to join me in earning a Cruise to ALASKA this year!!! Love for you to experience it to but you have to take the first step and JOIN!! I will share some more pictures throughout the week. If you are a potential recruit I encourage you to join my monthly downline meeting and come see what it is all about. I will have a meeting at my house. Tuesday we are meeting and talking about all the fun things I learned at convention. Please call me if you can attend and live close to Inverness Citrus County or Ocala and Hernando.

Win a Big Shot!

You could win a Big Shot........with bag.........AND 2 embossing folders!!!!! ALL this for leaving a comment, following the blog, and advertising the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge site! How cool is that? Don't waste another minute~ Go sign up now!!!!!
This Candy is being posted as an early celebration of my blog’s speedy approach to 30,000 hits. ANYONE can join in this drawing. One lucky winner is going to be very happy with the prize giveaway, so check out what is up for grabs. You have till Aug 14th to get in on this celebration!!


FROM "STAMPIN UP"!!!!
1.A BRAND NEW BIG SHOT DIE-CUT MACHINE
grand prize to one winner!2.A BRAND NEW DOCTORS DIE-CUT BAG
added to the grand prize when we hit 300 comments!3.TWO TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDERS
will be added as a bonus prize only if the “Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge Logo” is posted on the winners blog's side bar. Note: you are NOT required to play in the challenges…this is a non Midnight Madness GIVE AWAY, but I do appreciate the support for our sketch challenges :)
It is as easy as 1-2-31. Follow this blog :)
2. Leave a link on your blog to my giveaway. Don't have a blog, that's ok, just tell me how you will spread the word! I trust you!! Oh and add the "Midnight Madness"side bar logo for the added BONUS give away prize:)3. Leave a comment on this post so I can check out your direct link back to this blog! :) (1 post per person please)

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My Latest Creations

Here are some of my latest cards and creations.

I am doing a technique I call captured diamonds. I use heat n stick powder (from stampin up) and add dazzling diamonds to it. Heat set again and place an embossed window sheet over it with brads. Very pretty and full of bling for the holidays. I will repeat this class at the Citrus Springs community building on Tuesday 8/11 from 11 am - 1 pm. To attend you must email me or register with city parks and rec site. Cost is $10 for 3 cards.

Join my Stampin' UP Lucky Ladies Team

did you know that Stampin up has a new recruit deal that started on July 15th through August??? Well they do….

In fact they have two different kits for you to choose from the first is a Mini Starter Kit featuring all of the In-Color Ink Pads and Cardstock. All this and your Business Supplies for only $85.00

Don’t delay go to http://dpippin.stampinup.net use the button that says start your own business at the top of the site and use the password bize302 to sign up now.



The In Color-Kit includes:

For All You Do stamp set $28.95 Value

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad $5.95

Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $7.50

In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") $7.95

Recruits who join Stampin' Up! by purchasing the Mini Starter Kit are still eligible for any programs available to a new recruit. This includes but is not limited to the Extra 10 Percent Instant Income offer, Stampin' Start, and the opportunity to purchase a Business Booster Kit.
Recruits who purchase the Mini Starter Kit will receive the same business supplies as those who order the standard Starter Kit. (The catalogs are worth $80 Retail)
The standard Starter Kit ($199) will continue to be available during this promotional period.
During the promotional period there will also be a standard Starter Kit incentive for new recruits who choose the standard Starter Kit instead of the Mini Starter Kit; new recruits who choose the standard Starter Kit will receive the following, along with the standard Starter Kit supplies:

All six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads
One pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Incentive items have a $43.65 value and are not substitutable.

Mini Starter Kit and standard Starter Kit incentive deadlines:

So if you’ve ever thought you’d like to start you own business or simply sign up just for the discount now is the time…..if you have any questions don’t hesitate to email me at bizestampin@tampabay.rr.com

Looking for some great people to join a great group of Ladies on my team.... You don't have to be a Lady to Join As stampin up has some great men demonstrators as well.

another Birthday Card...

Here is another version of the previously posted birthday card. I used the lattice sizzix die again with out cutting the points off, Also the japanese girl has a different hairstyle. possiblilties with this are unending. My upline Barb has several of these on her blog. Check it out
http://www.bizestampers.com

Happy Birthday Meredith!

Here is a special card that I have completed for my step daughter Meredith. I hope she will enjoy it. I have used the new Lattice Sizzix die with the Big shot and the new in-colors Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay with our basic black cardstock and our brushed Gold cardstock. The cute little Japanese girl is created with the wide oval punch the 1" and 1 1/4" circle punches and the new modern label punch. The stamp sets used are Wings of Friendship (flourish on the robe)and Kind & Caring Thoughts (sentiment)both hostess sets and The circle on the brushed Gold cardstock above and below the sentiment is from the Circle Circus stampset. I used Black Stazon for stamping. For a tutorial on making the Japanese girl check with Kirsteen who gave me my inspiration. The only difference is I used the modern label punch to make the opening near the face. http://www.creatinwithkirsteen.com/index.php

If it is your Birthday I wish you a very happy birthday.

Thinking about being a Stampin' UP! demonstrator???

The new catalog started today and if you want all the new pads and paper this is the way to go...

Starting July 15th - August 31
Promotion Details:
Become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator with the limited-time $85 Mini Starter Kit. The Mini Starter Kit contains the following products:
Item Code
Page #*
Description
Retail Value**
115360
118
For All You Do stamp set
$28.95
115658
155
Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95
115656
155
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95
115659
155
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95
115654
155
Dusty Durango Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95
115655
155
Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95
115657
155
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95
100730
155
Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
$7.50
115315
155
In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
$7.95
*All page numbers refer to the 2009-2010 Idea Book stamp & Catalog


To sign up on July 15th just visit my website and become part of my Lucky Ladies Stampin' UP! team

http://dpippin.stampinup.net
Click on Join NOW!
use the password bize302

New Technique Pigment ink with chalk or What I call the Chalk board technique

This a new technique that our resident teckie taught us. Pat Garvin is such a great teacher and part of a group I belong to called stamping in Florida. once a month we meet at the Scrap and Stamp studio on SR44 just past the walmart. Our group has been in existance for a couple years now. We are all great friends. Using pigment ink stamp your image, heat set a bit then using your chalks or pastels gently dab on the color. Then use the pigment ink again on the same stamp and change the angle of the stamp. Neat affect. Didn't think I would like it at first but it does grow on you.

Card Opened. another of our stampers and members Trishie showed us this neat Tri shutter card. I changed the dimensions just a bit but it is still made the same way. It was much easier than I thought it would be.

Here is another shot of it. On the outer part I didn't stamp it twice just once and used the pastels to color. I love using our scalloped punch from SU with it. The technique works best on dark or black cardstock.

This is what the card looks like closed.

A Garden Beauty

A Beautiful Rose from my Garden