Some more non winning entries

Here are a few more of my Artisan Contest non winning entries...

This is of my daughter's family on their vacation

Made from our summer smooches fabric

 folded pinwheels are from the blossom punch with dsp and cardstock sandwiched and folded

 Cross is Made with the scallop trim border and corner punches

Fancier 5x7 card with quilted technique using the Big shot and square lattice folder.

These are my nieces daughters having a tea party with a cute toast included  I added the journaling later to the swirled edges done with the tasteful trims die

Not An Artisan Finalist this Year

Well I did try my best but it just was not enough for the stiff competition we had this year.  Normally they choose way more people but they were limited to only 20 this year and to top things off they let the winners from Last Year also compete.  I believe they might have been looking for a younger style or something more in line with corporates designs. I should have thought about that and made my designs a little less challenging  but when you think Artisan you think they are looking for the best creations, out of the box ideas and really artsy stuff.  I have seen some of the work of some of our other non finalist designers and they were really awesome stuff.  They were things I would have looked for if I were judging. Sad to say but We really have some talented ladies that aren't getting the recognition they deserved.  I mean how would the demonstrators of the year feel if we cut them back to only 50 participants?    Well I have decided to try again next year as silly as that sounds.  But it is a goal I would like to achieve before I die.  A Bucket List item for me. 

Well I was not going to show off my stuff till after convention but check here over the next few weeks and I will share some of the items I entered.  Here is one of my 3D items

Convention highlights 2011 Join my Team!

As I am awaiting a call from Stampin' UP on the selection of Artisan Award Finalist thought you would enjoy an inside look at our convention from last year. It was Amazing and if you want to join my team now perhaps you can save your pennies and go with me next  year!  This month they have an amazing special running where for the $99 you can get $125 worth of amazing product and your business supplies sent to you with out a shipping charge and Stampin UP is throwing in a cool Stamp set with matching Designer Series paper and a cool digital download. That value alone is worth About $50!  Plus when I get confirmation that you have joined my Lucky Ladies Team I will personally thank you with a free Classic Stamp Pad and matching Cardstock of your color choice.

Let me show you how to get started in a business where you can create and have fun while making money at all the same time and doing it YOUR WAY!

Your Time Your Schedule and your style! It is easy to join just go to my SU website and click on Join the Fun! http://dpippin.stampinup.net

You'll be glad you did. but hurry because the offer is only good till June 29th!

Our Diagonal Simply Scored Diagonal Plate

here is another video on making an envelope with the diagonal score plate that sits atop of the Stampin' UP! Simply Scored Tool.  Hope you enjoy this

Making An Envelope with the Simply Scored Tool

thought  some of you might like to know how to make an envelope with our Simply Score Plate this is one of my Stampin' UP! friends Mary Fish on the video.  Enjoy!

Join my Lucky Ladies Team in June for extra values!

New Starter kit for $99.00

When YOU join the Stampin' Up!, family the choice is Yours  to put together a kit with any of our current high-quality products --YOU can choose up to $125 worth of any Stampin' Up! products! YOU will also receive a business supplies pack (valued at $65) to create a kit  with a total value of $190 that still ships for FREE! The Brand new fully customisable Starter Kit has a new lower price of $99! You can sign up on my SU! web site link is below . <><> <><> <><> <><> <><> <><> <><> <><> <><> <><> Have YOUR cake During June, when you sign up to be a SU! Demonstrator not only do you get to choose the products for your fully customizable Starter Kit, YOU will also get products from the brand-new Patio Party Suite for FREE, including the Make a Cake Set, Patio Party Designer Series Paper, and the Patio Party Digital Collection DVD! Click HERE to view the flyer Not only will you get all this for free but I will give you a  welcome gift for joining my team. Once I get confirmation  I will send you your choice of classic stampin' Pad and a pack of matching cardstock for free! http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Flyer_RecruitPromo_Demo_June0112_US.pd  http://dpippin.stampinup.net to sign up click join the fun!

Munch and Punch at the Rexall

June 7th Thursday we will have our monthly ladies night out at the Rexall. Come and order dinner and do 2 make and takes with me.  Cost is the price of dinner; my make and takes are free with a Stampin’ up! order or pay $5 without one.

I will have new catalogs with me too so if you place an order you may have one for free!  Without an order they are just $2

 You must call or email me with your reservation. Come and enjoy a relaxing evening visiting with other ladies and being creative.
We will start at 5:30 and have fun till 7:30.  Bring scissors and  your favorite adhesive and a good appetite. Did I mention that the food at the Rexall is really good.
Hope to see you there.
Debi’s email bizestampin@tampabay.rr.com
phone 352-627-6781