Stamp With April

Founder's Circle Day 1

2010-09-20T20:43:00.000-07:00

This year I was surprised to learn that I had earned a spot in Stampin' Up Founder's Circle. Each year SU rewards the top 100 demonstrators. I ranked #11 this year out of 42,000 demonstrators! WOW!!!! I am so blessed and so grateful to my customers and downline! Founder's Circle Acheivers are given a relaxing trip and I just returned from it!

Here I am outside of our hotel in St. George Utah. SU rents out an entire hotel and we take over. Each demonstrator gets her own room and SU transforms the place to fit the theme.

They spoil us with pillow gifts each night. I cannot show you the goodies in here, but you will see them when the Occasions Mini comes out. Let's just say they are AMAZING! You are going to LOVE them!!! :-)

On the first night we had a special dinner and SU decorated the place so cute! We all had a record in our spot and fun 50s glasses. Dinner was great and so was the company!

When we arrived, SU placed us each into groups. We sat with these ladies and were told to get to know one another because we would be playing games during the week and we would need to know about each other. My team members were Kari, Connie, Jan, me, Connie, Carol, Ruth & Vicki. They are a great group of women! Our group name was the Baubles and we each received a Bauble for our Simply Adorned necklaces. LOVE IT!!!

Each day we were given Stampin goodies as well as edible goodies. Check out this yummy dipped apple. I ate the entire thing! Yummy :-)

Card Class

2010-09-12T21:13:00.000-07:00

Well it has been forever, again! So Sorry! Life is just crazy. I wanted to quickly share a couple of cards from my card class. It is always the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6 PM at Heartland Ham. $20 or a $25 purchase. We make 12 cards, 6 different designs, 2 of each. Join us in October. I'll post more as well as my scrapbook and wow layouts. Please let me know you stopped by and leave a comment. Thank you!!!

Lyla's 1st Birthday Projects

2010-07-03T10:18:00.001-07:00

It was over a month ago, but I wanted to share some of the Stampin projects I did for our baby's first birthday party. Our little Lyla turned one on May 29th. We did an ice cream theme birthday and so I was able to use the fun little ice cream set found in the Ocassions mini catalog. I made party favors by decorating pink and white play-doh with our ribbon, ice cream stamp set and punches. I also made a banner with our big shot. The material was the leftover pieces I used on her birthday dress. So fun!!!

Hodgepodge Hardware Birthday Class

2010-06-24T15:17:00.000-07:00

Summer is here! We are into our routine of sleeping in and staying up late. We stay in our pajamas a little longer and it is soooo nice!

Last night I had a Birthday card class where everyone received a Hodgepodge Hardware kit and then made 24 cards (4 of each). The cards turned out super cute and we had a good time making them!!! Everyone who came is ready for any upcoming birthday. Woo hoo!

May Scrapbook Layouts

2010-05-30T12:08:00.001-07:00

WOW! Has this month flown by and so fast! I don't know about you, but we have had a million things going on. I have created soooo many things this month and finally I am MAKING time to share :)

These are the 5 layouts we did at my monthly scrapbook class. The June class will be June 18th at 6:00 PM (always the 3rd friday of the month). Call or email me if you would like to attend.

I love this layout done with the circle die with the big shot. I had fun making the hair have texture using the polkadot emboss folder in the big shot. Aren't the little kids cute?

These flowers are done using a NEW level 2 hostess set. I love this set because our punches fit to cut them out simply.

This layout was done using the NEW Presto Paper in the Summer mini. Everyone loved this paper and most made it their purchase the night of the class. If you have not see it yet, it comes white with embossed images on the paper. We used a stampin' sponge and ink pads to rub color on the paper. The embossed images resist the ink. It's like magic :)

Cute and simple baby layout using Perfect Plum

Have you seen the new travel set and matching paper? Love this too!!!!!

Stampin Up Cruise 2010

2010-05-03T20:36:00.001-07:00

We just returned from the Southern Carribean Stampin Up cruise. It was amazing, as usual. This was my 6th incentive trip with Stampin' Up and they just keep getting better! This year we took all 3 kids. It was a little more work, but we all had a great time. Here are a few shots of our week long vacation. I will be posting more along with projects and ideas I saw.

Our ship was HUGE! Caleb & Gavin loved everything it had to offer. There was ice skating, in-line skating, a rock climbing wall, putt-putt, basketball, an arcade, pools and hot tubs and the list goes on. They loved getting to eat whatever they wanted on the buffet. Breakfast was their favorite. I believe Gavin's breakfast usually consisted of 2 chocolate donuts, 3 pancakes, 1 cinnamon roll and 2 pieces of toast! Today when he came home from school he asked where the buffet was!

We ate dinner with a cute little couple from Canada. They had a baby too. Little 9 month old Connor was super cute.

Our little Lyla did go to the beach when she was about 6 weeks old, but this was her first time to actually get in the ocena. This was in Barbados. She stayed in just long enough to snap this picture and then she was put in the shade where she slept.

I don't think we ever got a picture with all 5 of us in it. I'm just realizing that. I had too many people to take care of to think about my photos. The last 2 days, Caleb chose to stay on the ship in the kids area while the rest of explored St. Marteen and St. Croix. That's why we are missing someone :(

Check back here. I have more to share. I will also be posting different things to my family blog www.heartlandfamily.blogspot.com

CRUISE SPECIAL!!!

2010-04-23T20:53:00.000-07:00

While I am on the Stampin' Up Southern Caribbean Cruise, I would like to thank YOU, my friends for supporting me in my business. My life is so blessed because you are in it.

CRUISE SPECIAL:
Spend $50, earn $10 in Stampin Bucks
Spend $75, earn $15 in Stampin Bucks
Spend $100, earn $25 in Stampin Bucks
Spend $150, earn $40 in Stampin Bucks

You may place your order online at www.aprilroycroft.stampinup.net or email me at april@heartlandham.com. Once you place your order and pay, you will receive your Stampin' Bucks. Stampin' Bucks will be redeemable May 10-20th, just in time to get something fun from the NEW summer mini catalog! This Cruise Special is good April 24-May 2, 2010 - Don't miss out!!!

This is a great time to stock up on things from the Ocassions mini. Some of my favorite things from the Occassions MIni:
117191 - Two Step Bird Punch
117270 - Sending Love Epoxy Brads in Real Red
117153 - Sending Love Specialty Paper
117692 - Love Bots Personalized Name Stamp
118778 - Love Notes (Hugs)
118138 - Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die
117335 - Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder
118583 - My Matryoshka

So many fun things! So little time until they are gone!!!

Happy Stampin!
Love, April

New Moon Party Invitation

2010-04-06T11:56:00.000-07:00

Isn't this fun? I used my apple template I made for my "apple of my eye" layout. I decided to have a small New Moon party to celebrate my love for Twilight ;)

April WOW Projects

2010-04-02T14:43:00.000-07:00

These are the projects for tonight's class. The card and lined envelope was inspired by Mary at Stampinpretty.com. The stamp set on the scrapbook page is a new one - Awash with Flowers. Isn't it pretty! I am having so much fun with it It is on special right now!!! See my website for more details www.aprilroycroft.stampinup.net

WOW Projects

2010-04-01T08:08:00.000-07:00

Some of the fun WOW projects we have done this year in my WOW class. Enjoy :)

Told you I had more...

2010-03-22T12:33:00.001-07:00

These were the layouts we did this month for my scrapbook class. We used the Big Shot & Scallop die for two of the layouts. Doesn't it make a cute baby buggie & chick? The baby buggie was done in Tempting Turquoise for the boy option. I still have kits available...

I would LOVE to know what you think about the layouts! If you are looking, please leave a comment. It would keep me blogging knowing YOU want to see more :)

I've got more and I'm not done yet

2010-03-21T12:19:00.000-07:00

As I write this it is SNOWING outside in Texas! Again! Tomorrow the high is in the 60s. CRAZY! The snow is beautiful, but I'm ready for Spring!

Here are more layouts from my monthly Scrapbook class. My next class is April 16th. Let me know if you would like to attend or visit my website for more info.

This layout was the original using a retired set. I then made it in different colors using different sets. The shaped paper was made using a template my friend and demonstrator, April Smith, made.

More Layouts

2010-03-20T06:53:00.000-07:00

Last night at my scrapbook class I sold some extra scrapbook kits (50+!). Now I'm trying to make sure they have something to copy or inspire them. I'm selling the kits for $3 each and I still have several. If you are interested, please let me know. april@heartlandham.com

Pages & More Pages

2010-03-19T14:21:00.001-07:00

I have been scrapbooking a lot lately. Making pages, adding photos to pages and just cleaning out and organizing all of the layouts I've made for the past 7 years. WOW! That sounds like a lot and I did not even mention all of the photo printing, organizing, dating, etc. I've been doing as well. I am going to be better. I'm going to try to add photos and journaling to my pages as soon as I make them AND I'm going to start taking the photos OFF of my camera AND print them immediately! It's ridiculous all the catch up I'm playing right now. So, here are some recent layouts we have been doing in my scrapbook class. There are more.... Stay tuned!!!

Love Bots Valentines

2010-02-08T12:49:00.000-08:00

I have been sick all weekend and it has been NO FUN! My kids have been bored with mom at home for 3 days. Scott has not done much but take care of me. He actually cooked all 3 meals for me on Sunday. He is the best! We never cook, so it was really sweet of him to do. I just wish my sinus infection would allow me to smell & taste a little better.

On Saturday, Caleb & Gavin begged me to let them do their Valentines and I knew we had to get it done by Thursday. I got out everything and just tried my best to sit with them while they put everything together. We used the Love Bots (Boy & Girl) valentine boxes (118080 & 118081). Although it is too late to order them for Valentine's Day this year, they would make great party favors, gifts for friends, or to be saved for next year! They were super easy and fast to put together and my 8 year olds did everything by themselves. I was very impressed! Now to make a Valentine box...

January Scrapbook Layouts

2010-02-01T09:31:00.000-08:00

WOW! I cannot believe it is already February! No one at our house was ready for the weekend to be over. It went way too fast. We had a great time celebrating Caleb & Gavin's 8th birthday on Saturday. We took 9 little boys to the movies. Fun times! If you want to see more check out my family blog.

Now for the stamping... Last month we did these 3 cute layouts in my scrapbook class. We used 3 brand new stamp sets from the new Occassions mini. I am so in love with all of these hearts! I had only planned on doing 1 heart or Valentine layout, but as you can see, I used another heart set on a birthday layout. My next scrapbook class is Friday, Feb. 19th. Don't forget to leave a comment if you stop by! I would love to know what you think!

Love Beyond Measure & Like a Friend

2010-01-28T20:41:00.000-08:00

Here is another layout from my scrapbook class. I love this one because with two boys I am always needing masculine layouts.

Stamps: Totally Tool, Taffy Alphabet
Colors: More Mustard, Brocade Blue, Bordering Blue, Sage Shadow, Whisper White
Accessories: white gel pen, Circle Scissors, 1 3/4 circle punch

Here is a fun little card I used as my swap at our Heartland Stampers Demonstrator Gathering. This Like-o-Meter stamp set is so much fun AND it is only $8.95. Love the new a la carte stamp sets Stampin Up is offering!

Stamps: Like-O-Meter
Colors: Chocolate chip, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White
Accessories: Melon Mambo polkadot ribbon & marker

School Bus layout

2010-01-28T09:00:00.000-08:00

This was a fun layout a couple of us made at my retreat back in November. This was the 2nd year we have done a retreat in November. It is sooooo much fun! I may have a couple of spaces open for next year if you would like to join us. Now, back to the layout. We were inspired by Heather Summers' school bus made out of punches. Someone made the bus and then I decided it needed a layout to go on. Someone else thought it needed clouds. Another thought of the sign, etc. It was a community effort in the wee hours :)

More scrapbook layouts

2010-01-27T18:00:00.000-08:00

A couple more layouts from scrapbook class. My next class is February 19th at 6 PM at Heartland Ham Company. Cost is $20 or free with a $25 purchase. We make 3 new double layouts each month. Please email me at april@heartlandham.com if you would like to attend.

January Card Class

2010-01-27T06:00:00.000-08:00

Check out the cute cards we made at this month's card class.

My next card class is Tuesday, Feb. 2nd at 6 PM at my home OR Wednesday, Feb. 3rd at 6 PM at Heartland Ham. No stamping experience required. I have all supplies cut and ready for you to make 12 cards & envelopes (6 different designs). Cost is $20 or FREE cards with a $25 purchase. Please RSVP to april@heartlandham.com

I love this card because it is a great Valentine card without being all lovey dovey. A good one to send to a friend.

On this card we used my favorite Sale-a-Bration stamp set, Good Neighbors and the new scallop punch - BOTH FREE! I love them both. Remember, right now anytime you spend $50 you get to choose a free item from our Sale-a-Bration catalog.

A simple birthday card using shimmer paint mixed with alcohol to make a shimmer spray. It makes such an impact. Everyone loves shimmer :)

Check out the bandit from the Love Bandit set. So cute!

Last but certainly not least, another card with my favorite set, My Matryoshka. You remember this is what Lyla's room is decorated in and I just keep seeing these dolls everywhere

Stampin' Up Lover's Expo

2010-01-24T20:03:00.000-08:00

On Saturday I went to Allen, TX along with a group of 28 Heartland Stampers. We had so much fun at our friend and fellow demonstrator, Sharon Armstrong's meeting. She really knows how to throw a great party :)

There were great demonstrations, make and takes, raffles, and business ideas. I had fun sharing a little about My Digital Studio and Facebook! Afterwards we went to a cool shopping center and ate at a great pizza place. We had to rush back to Tyler so that we could see Bill Engvall. It was a busy, but oh so fun day!

Tori with her sisters and mother Kelly... getting their make-n-take supplies....

Rachel with her friend Amber showing off a cute card they just made...

Jen & Liz making one of the cards....

Darla showing me a technique she wants me to teach her :)

Beth & Dede stamping....

Here are some of the samples from demonstrations we saw....

My Digital Studio Book

2010-01-22T07:05:00.000-08:00

For Christmas my family made handmade gifts for each other. It was a little more difficult because we could not wait until the last minute, but it was also so much more meaningful. We all cried and had a great time opening up each gift.

For my dad I designed this 12x12 book using My Digital Studio. The inside is fairly simple with old photos of my dad, his brother and their parents. His family have all passed away and he is the only one left. I'm sure it is hard to be without them during the holidays and he did have trouble looking through it without getting teary eyed.

I love how this turned out. Stampin' Up uses the very best quality products to put this very professional book together. I am having a FREE My Digital class on Tuesday at 6 PM. I would love to have you come and check it out. For those of you who already own it, I'll be able to show you several tips to make it all super simple.

January WOW Layout

2010-01-21T09:38:00.000-08:00

I love this layout! I think its because I love these pictures! Halloween was so much fun, but wouldn't this layout be awesome for Valentine pictures as well? This month in WOW class we made this fun layout using clear envelopes (102619) as photo protectors on the layout. This way we could add more photos to one page. some of the other fun items we used:
Sticky pages (114300)
Big Shot (113439)
Hearts & Brackets die (115955)
Red Chunky Sprinkles (111343)
Alphabet Simple Numbers die (115968)

If you would like to join us for a WOW class, we meet the first Friday of each month. Email me for more details!

Something Sweet

2010-01-10T06:00:00.000-08:00

Something Sweet (118878 wood or 119106 clear) is one of those sets that is sooooo versatile! I love all of the things that can be done with it. Did you know that the circle fits the Sweet Treat cups? Isn't that fun?

This is the last of the swaps from Founders Circle friends. This card is a shaker card created by Barb Mullikin.

Garden from the Heart

2010-01-09T06:00:00.000-08:00

Garden from the Heart (117004 wood or 118568 clear) is one of the fun sets we received at Founder's Circle. This is one of those sets that I would not have picked out on my own, but once I have seen things done with it, I love it! You know what I mean? There are so many sets I never notice until someone does something cute with it! I love these cards these 2 ladies made!

Created by Deb Valder

Created by Tami White

Messages for Mom

2010-01-08T06:00:00.000-08:00

Another swap from Founder Circle friends... Messages for Mom (117016 wood or 118580 clear). This set has some beautiful sayings. I love the way Colleen Magness folded the card. So pretty!

Vintage Vogue

2010-01-07T06:00:00.000-08:00

I think this set is so pretty. I got the most swaps from this set, Vintage Vogue (117690 wood or 118598 clear). I love how different and beautiful each card is.

by Lisa Freeman

by Jackie Bolhuis

by Cindy Peterson

by Georgia Giguere

by BJ Peters

by Kimberly Van Diepen

My Matryoshka

2010-01-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

My Matryoshka (115213 or 118583) is my FAVORITE stamp set in the new Occassions mini. I love it because Lyla's room is decorated in nesting dolls. Check out her room HERE on my family blog.

I made this layout with the set and plan to put pictures of Lyla on it. I did a swap with some Founder's Circle Achievers and used my layout as inspiration for the card I swapped. I love the lattice die and of course the big shot!

It's HERE!!!!!!

2010-01-05T06:00:00.000-08:00

The new Occasions Mini Catalog, Decor Elements Catalog and SALE-A-BRATION CATALOGS are HERE!!!!

Did you know we have clear block stamps? Woo hoo!!! Click on the links above or go to my website to shop anytime www.aprilroycroft.stampinup.net

Meet Tess! Isn't she adorable? This is only 1 of the NEW stamp sets available in the Occasions mini. And remember for every $50 you spend for the next 3 months you will get to choose something FREE out of the Sale-a-Bration Catalog! I love this time of year!!!

The swap above is by Cheryl Flynn

This one was done by Christy Schroeger

This one was created by Christie Daugherty

Christmas Layouts

2010-01-04T08:03:00.000-08:00

These were 2 of my layouts for my monthly scrapbook class.

Have I ever told you how much I love the Circle Circus stamp set (115778)? I use this stamp set for EVERYTHING and doesn't it make a cute Christmas layout?

On this layout I used the Merry Moments DSP (115672). Cute & simple... my favorite!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

2010-01-04T08:01:00.000-08:00

Ok so I'm a little late. Almost 1 month since my last blog. Shame on me! :) I'm going to do better. My goal is to blog atleast twice a week, and I have lots to show you because of the month blog break of course.

First, I have to show you my Christmas card. I used My Digital Studio and I will definitely be using it from now on for my Christmas card. I did make some other cards too and had so much fun designing! Let me know what you think!

Build a Bear & Stampin Up!

2009-12-06T14:47:00.000-08:00

I was selected by Stampin' Up! to participate in an exclusive opportunity with Build-A-Bear Workshop®

Only a small group of 60 U.S. demonstrators were chosen to hold these unique events to be held during the first 2 weeks of December! Today was my first! We had 8 adults, 11 children & numerous Build-a-Bear animals.

I was given a Holly & Hal Christmas movie and 2 books to give away. We had some very happy children! Build-a-Bear also gave away bookmarks and coupons to everyone in attendance.

We had 2 fun make-n-takes. We made a bag tag for their luggage or backpack. I plan on making more of these for Christmas tags on all the gifts for my neices and nephews.

I also took a photo of each child when they arrived and printed them out while the movie was playing. The kids made their own Santa bear with our Big Shot & dies and then we placed him on a picture frame.

What a fun afternoon!

I will be having my second Build-a-Bear/Stampin Up workhop on Monday, Dec. 14th at 6 PM. Please contact me if you are in the Tyler area and would like to participate. This is a great Mommy & Me event (for children 5 and over). Space will be limited. Email me to reserve your space now! april@heartlandham.com

Bleached T-shirts with Decor Elements

2009-12-02T08:42:00.000-08:00

Last week my friend Christie & I got together to be crafty while our kids played. We had been dying to try the new bleach technique with our decor elements. Oh, did we have fun!!!!! This may become my new obsession!

So here are our finished shirts.

Here is how:
(1) Take your decor element (I sell TONS of cute ones through Stampin Up. Contact me to order at april@heartlandham or go directly to my website ) and apply it to the t-shirt.

(2) Take it outdoors or cover you work surface. Spray the shirt with a spray bottle of mixed 1/2 Bleach, 1/2 water. You may want to place cardboard in between the layers of the shirt. After spraying, let it sit for a few minutes while you watch it turn colors.

(3) Once it looks the way you like, blot the bleach off the decor element and remove from shirt. You will be able to resuse some of the decor elements.

(4) Rinse out shirt and let dry.

Isn't that the coolest thing ever?!?!?! So simple! What great gifts just in time for the holidays!!!

Best Use of our Ribbon

2009-12-02T08:34:00.000-08:00

I LOVE RIBBON!
I LOVE POLKA DOTS!
I LOVE THE COLOR RED!

Want to know what I love most of all?

The tiniest of reindeer with our red polka dot ribbon decorating her sweet little head :)

Brothers & Sisters Page

2009-11-29T13:42:00.000-08:00

I'm being a little lazy today.... last day of the Thanksgiving break. I've been taking photos of friends and family all week & decided to make a page with some of my neices and nephews. We took pics until it turned dark outside and we had very little light, but I still like how this one turned out. I love My Digital Studio and whipped this up in a matter of minutes. I can't wait to see how the real thing is going to look printed out!

Dasher Decor Elements Frame

2009-11-24T13:05:00.000-08:00

Well, this afternoon I intended to clean my stamp room. It is a complete disaster! I was very overwhelmed so what did I do? I just made a BIGGER mess! I made this frame using scraps from my Holiday Lounge DSP (115676), Hostess Gift Dasher in white, and a little of my FAVORITE ribbon - real red polk-a-dot (115608). The Dasher Decor Element is on top of the glass. Isn't he cute? I can't wait to start decorating this week so that I can hang him up. Hmm.... maybe my stamp room will just stay a mess!

Online Extravaganza!

2009-11-23T11:45:00.000-08:00

Huge sale for one week only! Click here to view Stampin' Up products for up to 50% off!!!

You may shop online here
or call me at 903-216-7169 or email me at april@heartlandham.com

Some things are limited, so get to shopping NOW!

November Stamping Retreat Weekend

2009-11-15T17:24:00.001-08:00

We just returned from our second annual stamping retreat. We have such a fun time crafting! We did a little of everything... scrapbooks, cards, fabric flowers, candles, home decor, massages, naps, lauhing, dancing, and making new friends. I am soooo tired, but at the same time feel like I had a great rest by just getting away!

ALL of US...

Ashley & Tera dancing... notice their "dance lips?"

Gifts we gave to everyone for coming...

Michelle's beautiful candles...

Stamping Retreat

2009-11-15T17:07:00.001-08:00

Working on the first night....

Wendy

Ginger

Tera

Angela

Beth

Laura

Debbie

Alison

Lynn

Faith

Michelle

Donna

Sam

Heartland Stampers Christmas Celebration

2009-11-15T16:51:00.000-08:00

We had a great Heartland Stamper's Gathering on Tuesday night... Amazing swaps (see last post to view cards), wonderful snacks (Thank you Julia), a cool new technique (Thank you Marsha), fun make-n-takes, and the best ladies some of whom earned awards and goodies from me. Remember, you MUST be at the meeting to receive any of your prizes! I even gave away a My Digital Studio (among other fun things)! Don't miss next month! We will be meeting Dec. 8th at 6 PM at Heartland Ham.

Getting ready to swap....

SWAPPING (see last post to view cards)

Julia, Christie, Jeanie, Dara, & Nancy receiving an award...

Dara, Tori, Chrissy, Janice, and Amy doing the technique...

Nancy, Megan and Julia showing off their completed Santa matchbox make-n-take...

November Heartland Stampers Gathering

2009-11-15T15:53:00.000-08:00

Check out these amazing swaps! I am so impressed by the work you all did! The cards were beautiful!!! I do not remember who did which one. Please comment and I'll give you credit :)

By Julia Lassiter

By April Roycroft

Daddy's Little Ghoul layout

2009-11-10T11:41:00.000-08:00

I'm getting ready for our Heartland Stampers Team Gathering tonight. I love getting together with other demonstrators. We are all so excited about the same things.... stamps!

Here is a layout we did at my scrapbook class. I can't wait to print out photos of Lyla to put on this page. Isn't the Build a Bear witch adorable? I love how versatile these bears are!!!

October WOW pages

2009-11-09T19:59:00.000-08:00

I have a very busy week ahead of me. Christie & I have a weekend retreat coming up. I am so excited to get away for 3 days to do nothing but stamp. It's the getting ready that is hard. How do I fit my whole stamp room into my car????

We made this scrapbox last month at my last WOW class. The right side folds up into a box and then unfolds and will lie flat in a page protector. My boys loved this layout I made of their 7th birthday. They want me to make them one of their own. Maybe for Christmas...

FLOWERS!

2009-11-03T10:47:00.000-08:00

Here is how to make those cute flowers you keep asking for! I am offering a class on Wed. Nov. 11th from 12-2 & 6-8 if you are in my area. If not, supplies you need are the Big Shot, Extended dies, and Flower Folds die. Plus, when you purchase all 3 of these things you get a $15 die free!!! You can order directly on my website at www.aprilroycroft.stampinup.net or just call me 903-216-7169 or email me april@heartlandham.com and I will hook you up :) I'm offering specials on the Big Shot at my class on the 11th. You will not want to miss it!

Cut your flowers using the Flower Folds Die and your Big Shot. You will need 4 of each size you want to use. You may use all sizes small, medium, large & extra large to make a flower. I made this one for a 1 year old so I only used the medium and large flowers.

Next, I took my 4 large flowers and folded them in half. I used a little hot glue to keep them folded.

Start layering your first two flowers as shown.

And the third...

Once you have all 4 layers, pop the bottom first one back to the top just like if you were folding in a box. Remember you want to see all of your patterns....

Like this. Glue or stitch them together.

Do the same with the other sizes you are using. Then glue or stitch the layered flowers on top of each other. I like to add a little tulle in between the layers.

Add your clip or pin or both to the back.

Embellish with a button. I love covering buttons with matching fabrics. What a great gift for anyone!

Jewelry Box

2009-10-31T12:09:00.001-07:00

My sweet mom turned 60 years old last week. All of her grandkids picked out a charm for her charm bracelet. So, this was the perfect opportunity for me to make a jewelry box for her. I used my Big Shot and Top note die, Flower Folds die and Matchbox die. I accessorized the jewelry box with our Day and Night DSP, Square Fire Rhinestone brads, and celery ribbon.

I used my big shot to cut out 4 matchboxes and used sticky strip to adhere them together. I then cut out 2 top notes in basic black and 2 in the Day & Night DSP. I double layed these and used sticky strip to place them on the top and bottom of my matchboxes. I placed a rhinestone brad on each of the matchboxes for the "drawer pulls." Finally, I used the flowers and ribbon to decorate the top. Isn't it beautiful? What do you think? Got a small Christmas gift to give? Wouldn't this be the perfect packaging?

WINNER - My Digital Studio!!!

2009-10-31T12:05:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Beaula Rhodes! Beaula, you are going to love My Digital Studio! Email me at april@heartlandham.com and I will tell you how you will recieve it! Thank you to everyone for your sweet comments.

Below is another sample by Stampin' Up done with My Digital Studio.

Lyla's 1st day home - May 30, 2009

2009-10-31T06:21:00.000-07:00

I am just having so much fun with My Digital Studio! If you live around the Tyler area, I would love to show you how easy it is to create your own scrapbook layouts and cards! Email or call me and we will get together!

My Digital Studio - Looove it!

2009-10-28T20:31:00.000-07:00

I made this quick 12x12 using My Digital Studio. It was so much fun! I have never done any digital scrapbooking until Stampin' Up! came out with My Digital Studio. It is so easy and really addictive! My baby girl is 5 months old tomorrow and I have still never printed one picture of her. Sad, I know, but look! Now I have scrapbooked a layout! Yea me :) If you will leave a comment telling me what you think of this layout, you will go into a drawing for a FREE My Digital Studio! Comments must be made before Oct. 30th.

Christmas Stamp A Stack

2009-10-23T11:09:00.000-07:00

I am having a Christmas Card Stamp a Stack on Tuesday, October 27th at 6 PM at Heartland Ham Company. If you would like to attend please RSVP as soon as possible... Cost is $25. You will make 20 cards (4 each of 5 designs). You will also receive a pkg of Fire Rhinestone brads and 20 envelopes.

I Love the new Dasher stamp and he is such a great price!

Like this stamp set? It is one of my favorites! It is a hostess set through Jan. 4th. Spend $150 or more and get it FREE!

I love our ribbons! Here I used 2 layered. One is in a pkg of 2 great Christmas ribbons. You can find it in the Holiday mini!

Untraditional is so much fun! I love the pink on this Christmas card.

I would love for you to join us and stamp your Holiday cards with us!

WOW Projects

2009-09-28T12:18:00.001-07:00

This was a card using the thick window sheets and Just Jawing Stamp set. We used White Staz on and a little chunky glitter. I love how this one turned out!

Why oh Why? I'm not sure why these keep going on sideways. I have turned them every way and then when I upload them onto here they are sideways? Help me if you can! This was a layout I did for my son Gavin when he got his library card. He reads sooooo much, so we go to the library each week to stock up of books. I used Circle Circus and we did the Burnishing on glossy white paper.

WOW Projects

2009-09-28T12:03:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the WOW cards we have made. These projects are always so much fun!
This may just look like another beautiful card on the outside, but when it opens....you get a pop up surprise! We used the Look Here Big Shot die for the Big Shot. Very simple, but a huge WOW!

We used chipboard and designer series paper on this one.

Bleach is the technique used here.

Wow Projects

2009-09-28T11:56:00.001-07:00

These layouts were from several months back. WOW class meets the first Friday of each month at Heartland Ham at 6PM. We make a WOW layout and WOW card. I consider WOW to be a cool technique or tons of cool product used on the projects. We would love for you to join us! Cost is $20 or FREE with a $25 purchase.

We used the SO Tweet chipboard on this layout.

Stencils were used here. So elegant!

Stamp Out Breast Cancer

2009-09-25T11:50:00.000-07:00

Guests had fun stamping, winning door prizes and shopping for retired stamps. All for a great cause! We raised $823 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Founder's Circle

2009-09-23T19:33:00.001-07:00

Founder's Circle was amazing this year. So relaxing!!! It was so nice to sleep as late as we wanted, shop, stamp & hang out with friends. I love Stampin' Up! It is simply the best company!!!

Our first night at dinner. They go all out and make these trips so nice!

I got to stamp and chat with Shelli! It was so nice talking to her!

My friend Lisa from Minnesota. We met 6 years ago on our first Stampin' Up cruise.

Lyla's pillow gift... check out our ribbon! so cute!!!

Out to dinner with friends at the Pizza Factory.

Decor Elements Tour

2009-09-10T12:37:00.000-07:00

I LOVE LOVE LOVE our line of decor elements! To see our Definitely Decorative catalog, click HERE. They are SUPER easy to put up. My 7 year old boys love helping me and if they don't go on right the first time, we just pull it up and try again. You have got to get some!!!

In my bathroom I used the Together Forever Circle Frame in chocolate (114112) & Classic Alphabet letter in chocolate on a mirror above my bathtub.

This is a set of decor elements that are no longer available, but I had to show you how I updated my daughter's bathroom cabinets.

In our baby's room I used the Large chocoate Lollipop flower stems (114113)& Ginormous Flowers II (114863) to make long stemmed flowers around her room.

Above Lyla's changing table... I only used the outside of the Chocolate Flourish Frame(114111) & filled it with the Classic Alphabet letters in chocolate. I saved the inside portion of the frame for another project.

More Large chocoate Lollipop flower stems (114113)& Ginormous Flowers II (114863)

These were level I hostess flowers that I saved up to decorate a cheap shelf and trash can.

I love the Black Birdcage - FREE level 3 hostess set (117414) and placed it in my dining room. I would love 2 more to place here in different heights.

Aren't these little All In the Family people cute? I added them to our "catch all/calendar" beside our laundry room & back door.

This is above our pantry in the kitchen... Large Chocolate EAT (117854)

Founders Swap

2009-09-10T12:28:00.000-07:00

So the Founders Circle trip is next week and I have 125 swaps to make. I designed a card using the new Build-a-Bear and it's so cute. However, I knew they would never get made unless I got help. Thank you Nancy, Wendy, Sam, Dara & Tori for spending time on my swaps. Y'all are the best!!!

Getting back in the Groove

2009-09-02T10:27:00.000-07:00

So we had our 3rd child - a baby girl named Lyla. She is now 3 months old and I cannot say I'm totally with it (never was), but I am trying to get back into the swing of things. I'm going to try my best to update my blog more often, so here goes.

I want to share some cute little cupcakes that my downline, Joy Hadden made. They are so cute! She made these for her grandson's 1st birthday party. Thank you Joy for sharing these!

Retired Stamp Sets & Accessories for SALE!!!

2009-07-19T16:04:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the stamp sets & accessories I still have for sale. During the month of July you will receive free credit in the NEW CATALOG when you purchase one or more of the following. I plan to get pictures up soon. If you have a question about one or want one (or more).... email me at april@heartlandham.com

Monogram Y $17.95
Monogram A $17.95
Monogram D $17.95
Monogram N $17.95
Monogram Z $17.95
Monogram Q $17.95
Monogram E $17.95
Monogram O $17.95
Monogram S $17.95
Monogram C $17.95
Monogram & $17.95
Monogram R $17.95
Monogram B $17.95
Monogram U $17.95
Monogram Lower a $15.95
Monogram Lower c $15.95
Monogram Lower g $15.95
Monogram Lower r $15.95
All in a Row 20.95
Bud Basics $17.95
Sweet Sampler $17.95
Cute & Curly $17.95
Thanks Tons $10.00
ABC Images $34.95
Heartfelt Thanks $32.95
Paisley $17.95
Canvas $17.95
From the Garden $10.00
Big Birthday Candle $24.95
Happiness $17.95
Ginormous Flowers $28.95
Big Deal Alphabet $42.95
Stitched Exotics $34.95
Doodle This $33.95
Floral $17.95
In Good Form $29.95
Brocade Basics $23.95
Fabulous Flowers $22.95
Autumn Leaf Prints $19.95
Infinite Goodness $10.00
Wonderful words $20.95
Time to Party $16.95
Holiday Collection $22.95
For a Friend $10.00
Congrats $5.95
Live Like You Mean It $10.95
A Little Bit of Happiness $10.95
Yummy $5.95
Punches Three $10.00
Botanical Blooms $10.95
Seasonal Icons $8.95
Bitty Basics $8.95
Two Cute $8.00
Holiday Trinkets $15.95
Dots Are Hot $23.95
Create a Coupon $27.95
Dotted $17.95
Older & Wiser $26.95
Dear Friend $10.95
Short Order Numbers $27.95
Holidays & Wishes $18.95
Seeing Spots $16.95
Big Deal Numbers $24.95
Circle of Friendship $17.95
Yappy Day $18.95
Polka Dots & Paisley $18.95
Be Happy $20.95
Cause for Celebration $17.95
So Much $31.95
Sweet Little Sentiments $8.95
Dare to be Darling $12.95
Organic Grace $8.95
It's a Loop Thing $8.95
Hugs & Wishes $18.95
Seriously Sassy $23.95
Big Flowers $32.95
Happy Camper $31.95
Wild Rose $36.95
Wonderful You $33.95
Year After Year $30.95
A Little Birdie Told Me $26.95
Wild About You $25.95
Big Bold Birthday $28.95
Snowflake Spot $20.95
Sweet Celebrations $24.95
Birthday Beauty $21.95
Glad Tidings $24.95
Sweet Shapes $25.95
Pinch Proof $22.95
Ticker Tape Alphabet $42.95

Accessories:
Prints Sampler $9.95
Simply Sent Card Kit $42.95
Three Thoughts Simply Sent Card Kit $24.95
Happy Thoughts Simply Sent Card Kit $54.95
Messenger Accents & Elements $10.95
Flower Accents & Elements $9.95
Jersey Ribbon Originals $12.95
Cards & Env. Carousel Notes (wild wasabi, soft sky, groovy guava) $11.95
Big Felt Flurries $12.95
Lily Pad Wheel $6.50
Black Magic Mesh $1.00
Red Magic Mesh $1.00
Metallic Art Pencils $19.95
Pure Color Pencils $19.95

Deal of the Week

2009-07-01T12:18:00.000-07:00

2009-2010 Catalog is HERE!!!!

2009-07-01T10:38:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day of the new catalog & it is amazing!!!

I will be having my Customer Appreciation on Wed. July 8th from 5-8. If you cannot wait that long (I couldn't) to get your copy, email me and you can come by my house!!!

It is amazing and we can order from it today!!! Yippee!!!

Start Your Own Business for ONLY $85

2009-07-01T10:33:00.000-07:00

WOW! The lowest price I have ever seen!

While anytime is a great time to join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator, joining during July and August is especially sweet!

Starting your own Stampin' Up! business means free and discounted products, plus a little extra cash--and who couldn't use that? Plus, from July 15 - August 31, you can become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator for only $85!

The special, limited-time Mini Starter Kit contains many of the items you need to get started in your new business, including

For All You Do stamp set
In Color Classic Stampin' Pads (6)
Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
Business forms and tools
Or if you want to buy the standard $199 Starter Kit, in addition to the supplies listed below, you'll get all six of the new In Color Classic Stampin' Pads and one pack of In Color assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")--a $43 value! The standard Starter Kit includes

Four stamp sets
A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
Stampin' Pastels
Card stock
Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool
Five Classic Stampin' Pads
VersaMark Pad
Stampin' Scrub and Mist
Blender pens
Business forms and tools
These special offers--the Mini Starter Kit and the In Color add-on to the standard Starter Kit--are only available for a limited time, so you must act fast!
Benefits of Becoming a Demonstrator
Whether you just love to stamp, or you want to grow a successful, thriving business, the Stampin' Up! opportunity is the right fit for you. Stampin' Up! demonstrators enjoy many benefits, with just a few listed below:

Product discount. Demonstrators get a 20 percent discount on all Stampin' Up! products, including stamp sets, paper, and accessories. It's a great way to support your love of stamping and paper crafting.
Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's your decision! See the Compensation Table for more information.
Flexible schedule. This is your business, so you can put in as much (or as little) time as you'd like.
Support from Stampin' Up! We love our demonstrators and it shows through our demonstrator support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on our Demonstrator Web Site.

So what are you waiting for?
Email me at april@heartlandham.com
OR join now by going to my website www.aprilroycroft.stampinup.net

HUGE SAVINGS!!! LAST CHANCE LISTS ARE OUT!!!

2009-06-01T14:48:00.000-07:00

It's here! Stampin' UP! has revealed the LAST CHANCE LIST.. these are the stamps that will retire and will never be seen again after June 30, 2009!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LAST CHANCE RETIRING STAMP SET LIST (alphabetical)

CLICK HERE to SEE THE LAST CHANCE RETIRING STAMP SET LIST (by page #)

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LAST CHANCE RETIRNG LIST OF DECOR ELEMENTS products

And.. we have retiring accessories too... THESE ARE SOLD ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS... when they run out they are GONE!! So don't delay!! Order today! To see this list, CLICK HERE and then go to STAMPIN UP PRODUCTS, Choose SHOP NOW & then LAST CHANCE....

CHECK OUT THE DISCOUNTED PRICES on many items!!!!

WAIT!!! That is not all!

EXTRA FREE Hostess dollars to spend in June!

Hostesses who hold a $250-$399.99 workshop will receive an additional $20 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

Hostesses who hold a $400 or more workshop will receive an additional $40 in hostess free merchandise dollars.

email me with any questions!
april@heartlandham.com OR order online anytime at www.aprilroycroft.stampinup.net

More Big Shot Projects

2009-05-03T15:20:00.000-07:00

These were a couple of the other Big shot projects from my Big Shot class. I will be holding another 4 month big shot class once my baby is born.

We used the scallop circle die to make these simple cones.

I saw a card done by Cindy Peterson with this cute purse. The top note is my favorite die and I love this design!

Again, the top note used to make a cute bag.

And finally, one of my new favs... Box #2. I love how simple it is to make a cute little gift with this die!

Easter Stamps Available EARLY!

2009-03-02T06:19:00.000-08:00

Want to get a jump start on your Easter projects? Starting March 1st, Stampin' Up! is offering customers a special opportunity to pre-order select sets from the Occasions Mini Catalog , which won't be released in full until April 1. (Pre-order means you can order it & receive it now before the mini is released)

113196 An Egg-cellent Easter $21.95
113262 Wagon Full of Fun $34.95
113822 Eight Great Greetings $27.95
115421 Ocho saludos geniales (Spanish Eight Great Greetings) $27.95
114643 Huit souhaits sympas (French Eight Great Greetings) $27.95
113833 Egg Hunt Stampin' Around wheel $6.50

1st Big Shot Class

2009-02-12T06:02:00.000-08:00

I had my first Big Shot Class. Each project we made used the Big Shot. We had fun learning new ways to use the dies and using some other materials other than paper!

These 2 projects were CASED from my my friend Susan Campfield. Above, a card using the scallop envelope die. Below a small brag book using chipboard and the top note die.

A gift box using the petal card die. You could also make a closed box with one more petal card on top....

And finally, a small bag tag using the scallop circle die & shrinky dink paper!

I would love for you to join me for my next Big Shot class at the end of February. Email me for more info! april@heartlandham.com

Birthday Party

2009-01-28T06:55:00.000-08:00

I was asked to do a Birthday party for a sweet little 7 year old girl named Jenna. She had 15 friends come and all the girls made their own albums. The girls were very serious about their books and every single girl finished. They all turned out perfectly! Here is what they made....

Christmas Gift Tags

2008-12-18T08:40:00.000-08:00

I have been making gift tags using my Big Shot. Aren't they cute? They are great sturdy tags that can be used after Christmas.

Materials used:
Big Shot, Top Note die, Serif Essentials Alphabet dies, chipboard, Crop-a-dile, Rope Twine, cardstock, wrapping paper,

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 12

2008-12-12T14:43:00.000-08:00

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

ALL Cardstocks & Ink is 20% off, plus with the free shipping it makes it 30% off! Stock up now. To find ink & cardstock colors go to pg. 163-165 of the catalog.

TODAY's PROJECTS:

Not just one, but 5! These were things made by members of my downline for our Christmas Party.

A Card Station made by Patrice...

Candles with lots of embellishments by Sam.....

A frame made of Designer Series papers by Megan...

A Bracelet made out of Designer Series papers by Wendy...

An Advent Calendar on a muffin tin by Dara....

Aren't these GREAT!!!!

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

*** I'M EXTENDING THE DEADLINE TO ORDER UNTIL SUNDAY, DEC. 14TH. DON'T DELAY!!!

Retired List is Here!!! - 10% OFF!

2008-12-11T14:30:00.000-08:00

WOW!! Can you believe it! 10% OFF all sets on the Retiring List until Dec. 23 and, FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders over $70 between now and Dec. 23!! Free Shipping applies to ALL orders over $70, not just retiring sets!! Plus, with my 12 days of specials you CANNOT miss out!

CLICK HERE to view the retired list with their 10% off!

CLICK HERE to view the retired list by page number!

Want to order online now? GO HERE to shop anytime. Or, feel free to email me at april@heartlandham.com

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 11

2008-12-11T14:23:00.000-08:00

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase 3 packages of Rhinestone Brads (pg. 185), receive the 4 package for only $4.00

TODAY'S PROJECT:

A Simple Holiday Layout....

Materials Used:
Stamps: stamp set from Country Living special (will not be available much longer)
Cardstock: Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Ridinghood Red, Pumpkin Pie, Confetti White
Ink: Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Whisper White craft
Accessories: Big Shot, Go go boots die, tool kit, Round Fire Rhinestone brads, Round Ice Rhinestone Brads, large star punch, Ridinghood Red striped ribbon

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 10

2008-12-10T10:28:00.000-08:00

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase Chunky Glitter (pg. 190), receive 1 Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive FREE.

TODAY'S PROJECT:

Ornaments turned name place settings... Thank you Sam for the GREAT idea!

Materials Used:
Ornaments; Sticky Strip; Chunky Glitter; Scallop Circle #2 Die; Hot glue gun. You will need 2 "hooks" in each ornament to hold name on. To make ornament "sit" make a puddle of hot glue on glue mat and place ornament in it until dry!

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 9

2008-12-09T20:06:00.000-08:00

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

10% off Big Shot OR Special Edition Big Shot Starter Kit (with or without bag)

TODAY'S PROJECT:

A scallop envelope box....

Materials Used:
Scallop Envelope Bigz Die; Big Shot; Ridinghood Red cardstock; Ski Slope Designer Series paper; sticky strip; Baja Breeze stictched ribbon

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 8

2008-12-08T15:08:00.000-08:00

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase Little Felt Flurries, get Big Felt Flurries for only $7.95! Find Felt Flurries in Holiday Mini on page 18. See it online at www.aprilroycroft.stampinup.net

TODAY'S PROJECT:

A Pillow Box that I plan on placing the tiny bracelet I bought for my neice for Christmas. These are great for small candies & treats.

Materials Used:
Pillow Box Die; Riding Hood Red cardstock; Ski Slope Designer Series paper; sticky strip; chocolate grosgrain; Little Felt Flurries; natural hemp

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 7

2008-12-07T20:22:00.001-08:00

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase our Sticky Cut Letters (pg. 190) & one assortment of Bead Duos (pg. 190), get a 2nd Bead Duo 1/2 off!

TODAY'S PROJECT:

An ornament... Isn't this cute?

Materials Used:
heart from Sticky Cut Letters; Red Bead Duo; ornament from craft store; Riding Hood/Vanilla striped ribbon

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 6

2008-12-06T16:12:00.000-08:00

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase 4 embossing powders, get the 5th one FREE!!!

TODAY'S PROJECT:

Dry Erase Boards...

Materials Used:
Tiles from Lowes; Real Red, Basic Black & Only Orange Craft Ink; All in the Family, Taffy Alphabet, Just Basketball; Glassy Glaze Embossing Powder

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 5

2008-12-05T14:37:00.000-08:00

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Purchase the Country Living Holiday Stampin Kit, receive a FREE stamp set! To view Country Livng Special go to http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/country_living_US.pdf

TODAY'S PROJECT:

A scrapbook layout using:
Stamp set from Country Living Kit, Bashful Blue, Bsic Black, Pink Pirouette & Whisper White Cardstock, White craft ink, white embossing powder, Bashful Blue ink, Big Shot, Join in the Cheer Decorative Strip Die, Snowflake #2 die, Rhinestone brads, white gel pen

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 4

2008-12-04T14:12:00.001-08:00

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

ALL adhesives (pg. 191 in catalog) are 20% off. NO limit to quantity you purchase!

TODAY'S PROJECT:

I saw a project similar to this in a catalog and they were charging $12 for their jar of "Reindeer Noses." I knew I could make one with our Holiday Lineup stamp set.

Materials Used:
Holiday Lineup stamp set; red/white striped ribbon; white and real red cardstock; basic black ink pad; real red, old olive, creamy caramel, chocolate chip markers; white gel pen, crystal effects (to make nose shiny); sticky strip (to keep ribbon in place; pop-up glue dots (to adhere paper on jar; jar from IKEA

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 3

2008-12-03T14:09:00.000-08:00

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

I LOVE ribbon! As many of you know ribbon is my FAVORITE accessory. Ribbon completes any project! So.... today's special is one on ribbon. Would you like a sampling of ALL of-- our ribbons? For $45 you will receive 1 yard of ALL of our ribbons on pages 186-187 PLUS the ribbons in our Holiday mini. That is over 60 yards of 60 different ribbons!

TODAY'S PROJECT:

This is quick & simple gift that anyone would love (kids, teachers, co-workers, etc. It holds a package of Almond M&Ms.... YUM!

Materials Used:
Riding hood Red ink & cardstock, the NEW stamp set from our COUNTRY LIVING SPECIAL (only available for a couple more weeks), 1 3/4 circle punch, 1/8 punch small tag punch, red/white stripe ribbon, silver cording, sticky strip, dimensionals

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 2

2008-12-02T14:02:00.000-08:00

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Buy 3 packages of Designer Series Paper, recieve the 4th package FREE! Our Designer Series Papers can be found on pgs. 168-171 of our catalog. There are also 3 adorable Designer Series Papers in the Holiday mini. Stock up on beautiful papers!

TODAY'S PROJECT:

My sweet friend, Samantha made this for me. It is a cute box that opens up to reveal tags, love notes, and cards. I LOVE the Designer Series Paper she used on this. It is my favorite!

Materials Used:
Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper; Real Red, Old Olive Bashful Blue, & Pumpkin Pie cardstockp; Tart & Tangy Stamp Set, Striped Ribbon; A Perfect Day Rub ons; scallop punch; 1 1/4 in circle punch; 1 3/8 in circle punch; scallop edge punch; 1/4 grosgrain ribbons

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project! You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or calling me.

12 Days of Christmas - DAY 1

2008-12-01T13:13:00.001-08:00

12 Days of Specials for you!

You may order at any time or wait until the end of 12 days (Dec. 12th) to order as many specials as you would like. Order ONLY by emailing me at april@heartlandham.com or by calling me.

TODAY'S SPECIAL:

Take 20% off of ANY alphabet stamp set OR any alphabet Sizzix die set.

TODAY'S PROJECT:
Party Banner

I used my Big Shot, Scallop Circle # 2 die, Pennant Bigz XL die, & Bigz Alphabet Die Set, red 5/8 grosgrain, material, spray adhesive for fabric, sewing machine

*** Check back on my blog each day for a new special AND a new project!

Calendar Class

2008-11-29T17:24:00.001-08:00

CALENDAR CLASS
Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 2 PM
Heartland Ham Company

Join me in making this adorable calendar. It makes a great gift for someone or make one for yourself. Cost of calendar is $20 or $25 if you would like it bound. Please RSVP no later than Dec. 10th.

Thanksgiving Crafts

2008-11-29T11:21:00.001-08:00

My boys were out for the entire week, so we spent the days leading up to Thanksgiving making crafts. We wanted to make a banner that said "Thankful." Gavin stuck with it & was in charge of the Big Shot. He cut out every single piece. He hammed it up a little here in the picture acting like it was a real workout :)

Caleb on the other hand started doing his own thing. He made turkeys, people and other animals out of the scraps. He has his own creative ideas and no time to listen to my directions :)

Here is our finished banner hanging at my parents on Thanksgiving day. We also made turkeys and glued them to sticks and put them in cupcakes. I failed to get a photo before all cupcakes were attacked by the kids!

2008-11-26T13:23:00.000-08:00

This is the most AMAZING SPECIAL!!!

Stampin' Up! has outdone themselves again! Are you looking for a perfect Christmas gift for a friend, family member, child OR YOURSELF???? Well, guess what?!?!? Stampin' Up! has not only compiled some AMAZING bundles BUT they even put them on sale!!!! The sales are anywhere from 20% to 50% off (yes....50%!!!!!) Hello, that's AMAZING!!!!!!

Click on the link below to view specials:
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/bundles_US.pdf

Here are a few things worth noting:

This sale runs from NOW until December 1st AND ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!!

You can place an order through me personally at april@heartlandham.com OR at www.aprilroycroft.stampinup.net if you'd like to shop online!

I have a thank you to anyone that places an order with me from now until December 1st!

I can have the order shipped directly to your home if this helps!

I hope this helps make your day even better! Have a good one!

April Roycroft
903-216-7169
april@heartlandham.com

Stamping Retreat

2008-11-19T06:24:00.001-08:00

We had a GREAT time this past weekend at our Stamping Retreat. There were 28 of us there and everyone got A LOT done.... everyone but me! I was sooo tired and went to bed every night at 9:30 (this is so not like me!) Next year we will be having the same retreat on the same weekend (2 weeks before Thanksgiving). Let me know if you would like to be put on the list.

Christie working hard on something...

Wendy & Sam dancing

Kate & Kim getting their groove on!

And many more dancing around the room. They were so funny!

Our group photo!

2008-11-05T06:20:00.000-08:00

The Country Living Holiday Collection Kit is now available!

This fantastic collection is available from November 1st - December 31st or while supplies last! Don't miss your chance to purchase this wonderful kit! Just look at all the goodies that are included in it!

*Holiday Collection stamp set (six stamps)
*Four 12″ x 12″ sheets of die-cut chipboard
*Eight 12″ x 12″ sheets of die-cut Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 4 double-sided designs)
*Four 12″ x 12″ sheets of Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 2 double-sided designs)
*Two 12″ x 12″ sheets of Whisper White card stock
*25 yds. Silver Metallic cord
*10 yds. 3/8″ Whisper White taffeta ribbon
*Pretties Kit brads (20)
*Stampin’ Dimensionals
*Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter (1/2 oz.)
*Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
*Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin’ Spot
*Old Olive Craft Stampin’ Spot
*Uninked Stampin’ Spot
*Whisper White Craft Ink refill

If you're in the Tyler area and would like to see the kit in person, just give me a call or send me an e-mail! If you are ready to purchase the kit and get started on your holiday goodies, you can place an order from my SU! website 24/7. There is a permanent link in the sidebar!

www.aprilroycroft.stampinup.net

Wow Class Recent pages

2008-10-11T13:42:00.001-07:00

3 of our most recent layouts in WOW class.

Here we used my favorite set, Just Jawing and we had a blast being creative using magazines & heat embossing. On this layout I also have a hidden journaling space using the topnote from the Big Shot.

check out these brads.... we used sharpies to add color.

WE just did this Christmas layout. I am LOVING using the big shot and it is so wonderful the way it will cut through chipboard!

We added another hidden journaling space under a photo and added red beads to the flowers. I guess I should have added a close up of that!

Finally, a summer layout we did...

where we used the iris folding technique with a photo! This was so neat to do!!!

Gift Galore Projects

2008-10-11T13:22:00.000-07:00

Here are the full photos of the projects we did last weekend at the Gifts Galore class.

On the frame we used the new 1 3/4 circle punch and the Hostess level 1 set of 6x6 designer series papers. The 3 black circles are where photos should be.

We covered the empty paint cans with the new Halloween papers. For those of you who got a kit to go, use Tombow glue or Crystal Effects to adhere the paper. On the 3x12 strip, punch 2 holes using a 1 inch punch for the handles. For the lid the best thing is to go raid your kitchen for the perfect size circle. I used a bowl. Finally, stamp on your Top note, wrap the ribbon around and glue together.

This cute little calendar is still available in the Holiday mini!

Christmas 6x6 quick & easy book.

Gift sack #1...

#2....

& #3....

October Scrapbook Class

2008-09-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

Join me in making THREE 2-page layouts great for ANY photos you have.

This month I will have classes on the following dates:
Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Heartland Ham
Friday, October 17, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Heartland Ham
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM - Heartland Ham

I will have all supplies cut and ready. You will need to bring scissors and adhesive. I will have SNAIL adhesive and refills for sale at my cost - $7 or $5 for refills.

*** Cost of class: $20.00 OR $25 purchase. If you purchase $25 in product, you receive ALL layouts for FREE! PLEASE RSVP & PAY BY October 1st. IF YOU PAY AFTER October 1ST, YOUR COST IS $24 OR $30 PURCHASE. The only exception for paying late is for those who have NEVER come to one of my scrapbook classes.

----------If you pay with paypal please add $1.00-------

You MUST RSVP in order to have a spot. I will close each class when it reaches 20. RSVP and pay now! PLEASE, NO CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OLD.

This month's themes are:
1. Any Title - Simple Birthday Thanks (pg. 65)
2. Any Title - Pick a Petal (pg. 128) - we are going to make a turkey out of this one!!!
3. Any Title - Perfect Timing (pg. 112)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope you will join us!

*** ASK ME ABOUT MY NEW FRIEND CARD!!! You receive free product!

*** Bring your COMPLETED pages you have made at MY classes with photos and journaling. Your name will go into a drawing for a gift. Bring 1 layout, get 1 ticket; bring 30 layouts, get 30 tickets, etc.!!!

Above are some teasers........

April Roycroft
april@heartlandham.com

Sneak Peaks - Gifts Galore $10 Class

2008-09-08T14:47:00.000-07:00

I have the answer to all of your holiday gift giving needs and each gift is ONLY $10!! Below are teaser previews of some of the gifts. You are going to love this class!

Join me for this amazing class where you will create gifts for everyone on your list.

GIFT MENU:
* Halloween Treat Pail - $10
* Holiday Tiles - Halloween, Thankful, Christ is Born - $10 each
* Christmas gift sacks - $10 for a set of 3
* Family Frame with small b/w photos - $10 each
* Calendar '09 - $10 each
* 6x6 Quick & Easy Books - $10 each
choose from: Urban Garden, Bella Rose, Holiday Treasures,
Ghostly Greetings, & 3 new papers from the mini - Ski Slope,
Autumn Vine, & Frosty Day

Please RSVP no later than Sept. 22nd so that I may order supplies.

Just Jawing

2008-08-25T18:57:00.001-07:00

Today school started and I got to play with my new stamps :) Here is a layout I used with my new favorite stamp set Just Jawing. Isn't it cute? I've been dying to scrapbook these photos of the boys as "bikers." Now I need to make another layout with this set for Halloween :)

Convention Highlights

2008-08-08T09:45:00.000-07:00

Well, I know I have been home all week and nothing. For some reason after returning from a vacation I have trouble getting back on track. I have a million new ideas from Stampin' Up convention not to mention spending time with my boys since I have been gone, trying to clean the dirty house I left, trying to find someone to fix my clogged sink, I could go on and on, but I'm sure you get the picture. Here we go.... highlights from the 20th Anniversary Stampin' Up convention.

This was taken inside our hotel lobby, Hotel Manaco, just before walking over to Momento Mall. Momento Mall is where SU sells us logo merchandise. They had some of the most awesome things for us this year!

Checking out the new catalog! It is amazing!!! I am dying to place my first order on the 11th!

On the first day I was informed I earned Founder's Circle... woo hoo! Here I am with my 3rd level upline April Lopez and one of my downline, Christie. We all earned it again this year and got the cute pink bag!

I had 6 1st level and 5 2nd level downline attend this year... so exciting! Here I am on the first day with 2 of them, Dara & Rhonda.

I have been with Stampin' Up for 5 years now. I got this cool pin (see background screen) and got to march across the stage with others who joined 5 years ago. Also, check out my shirt. Christie & I made these in honor of SU's 20th Anniversary. It is a poloroid of me in 1988 & then 2008. It says "We've come a long way in 20 years. Celebrate '08." The '88 photo is PRETTY scary!

Christie & I on Awards Night..... so nervous waiting to see where we placed.

Our husbands even flew in this year for Awards night.

Just before being called. Last year I placed #53, so when the it got down to number 50 I was excited I had bettered my best. However, they just kept calling numbers and not my name. This photo was taken when they got to number 20 and neither one of us had been called. I just started crying happy tears :)

#15 out of 45,000! Here I am on stage hugging Shelli (co-founder of SU). Christie placed #13. I am so proud to be her Stampin' Momma!

Standing on stage next to my friend Georgia and another demo friend, Karen (in red) who I have looked up to for the past 5 years. She is an amazing demonstrator.

ok - so now for the exciting news..... SU has added a Sizzix Big Shot to our product line! How exciting is that? These are samples of some of the things that can be made with it. Of course, the sky is the limit with this baby!

Sneak peek of the Big Shot and cutie bag.

More home decor items made with the Big Shot.

On Friday night we went to tour Stampin Up's distribution center. The guys came along and Scott was so impressed. Here we are in the "mud room." I'm sure this set is in a catalog or something....

And the bedroom..... so cute!

Signing the wall.....

In the think room along with Teresa, Karen, Christie, Millette & Leslie

It was amazing to see the packaging of the orders and the system they have down for this.

One more tease.... one of the items for Phase 2 of home decor items. More colors and designs!

August Card Kit

2008-07-23T13:35:00.000-07:00

Do you love having cardstock pre-cut for you? Then this is for you!

It’s time for a NEW Stampin’ Up! Catalog, and a NEW series of Card Kits of the month!! We will now be featuring both a Stamp Set of the Month in addition to an Accessory of the Month. This will allow us more flexibility in card kit designs since the amount of product that comes in “bulk” is limited. This month’s card kit items are listed below, and the price of the Card Kit is $15. This kit includes all of the consumable supplies you will need to create 12 cards. Shown above is just 1 example of a card you can make with your kit. Purchase the kit, and receive 3 additional full color samples for “alternative” cards you can make with the contents of your kit! In addition, you’ll receive detailed, step by step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 card designs.

Already have the inkpads and stamp set needed to make the cards in this kit? Just buy the Card Kit! Don’t have some (or any) of these items? See the “Add-on Products” list to pick out and order what you need to complete the cards. Just want the Card Kit to make your own designs? Go for it!

Orders for the Card Kits must be received by August 15th. You will receive your kits by the end of the month.

Special Offer for August! Purchase the Card Kit and receive the Coordinating Set, “Simply Said” and the Coordinating Accessory, “Flower Fusion Accents & Elements” at 20% off!

The Card Kit ($15) Includes:
 12 Pieces of 6” x 6” Rose Red Cardstock
 12 Pieces of 3” x 2 ¼” Old Olive Cardstock
 12 Pieces of 3” x 2 ¼” Chocolate Chip Cardstock
 12 Pieces of 2 ¾” x 2” Whisper White Cardstock
 12 – 9” Pieces of Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon
 84 – Silver Brads
 12 – Whisper White Envelopes
 Step by Step Instructions to complete 4 different card designs using the kit pieces

Add-on Products:
 Chocolate Chip Classic Inkpad ($5.25)
 Old Olive Classic Inkpad ($5.25)
 Rose Red Classic Inkpad ($5.25)
 Rose Red Stampin’ Write Marker ($3.25)
 Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Write Marker ($3.25)
 Simply Said Stamp Set ($25.95) $20.76 with the purchase of the Card Kit
 Flower Fusion Accents & Elements ($14.95) $11.96 with the purchase of the Card Kit

Other Optional Purchases:
 1/16” Hole Punch ($8.95)
 Stampin’ Dimensionals ($3.95)

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $3 shipping charge.

Contact me today to order your Card Kit and see how quick and easy card making can be right in the comforts of your home!

April Roycroft
903-216-7169
april@heartlandham.com

Winners of Hostess Sets!!!

2008-07-22T07:57:00.000-07:00

June Winners:

Level 1 - Angie Jones
Level 2 - Gloria Spainhour
Level 3 - Kelly Hobbs

July Winners:

Level 1 - Nancy Eldridge
Level 2 - Megan Allen
Level 3 - Elissa Oefinger

Retired Accessories Full List

2008-07-21T07:46:00.000-07:00

The Retired Accessorie List is out! These are ONLY available while supplies last! Order NOW.

Item # Product Description

109200 Accents & Elements Build A Flower

110718 Accents & Elements Lucky Star

110719 Accents & Elements Messenger
103158 Acrylic Graph & Grid

108638 Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color
108642 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou
108643 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava
108637 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color
108640 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock
108639 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky
108641 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi
108644 Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate
103975 Card Stock Brushed Copper
108694 Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color
107312 Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White
107292 Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White
109116 Notes & Envelopes Long Notes
109118 Notes & Envelopes Love Notes
109117 Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*
110729 Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes
109119 Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes
109018 Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou
109019 Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava
109017 Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate
109016 Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock
109015 Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky
109020 Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi
109013 Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou
109012 Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava
109011 Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate
109010 Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock
109009 Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky
109014 Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi
110751 Designer Series Paper Azure*
110696 Designer Series Paper Bali Breeze
110749 Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss
109154 Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie
110699 Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*
109160 Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers
109159 Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*
110697 Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom
110479 Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*
109151 Designer Series Paper Le Jardin
110748 Designer Series Paper Notebook*
110750 Designer Series Paper Olive Press
109153 Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*
109175 Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*
109177 Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke
109173 Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou
109174 Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue
109178 Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery
109169 Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*
109168 Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*
109171 Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac
109172 Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard
109176 Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive
109170 Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie
109164 Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*
109167 Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red
109166 Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron
109165 Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky
109163 Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise
110698 Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Break
110273 Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Fling*
110271 Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Silhouettes
110272 Designer Series Paper Prints Western Sky
107299 Envelope Confetti Cream Medium
105320 Eyelets Basic
100375 Eyelets Bold Brights
100381 Eyelets Earth Elements
107233 Eyelets Fresh Favorites I
107234 Eyelets Fresh Favorites II
105316 Eyelets Rich Regals
100378 Eyelets Soft Subtles
105531 Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass
105532 Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper
101120 Metallic Art Pencils
107307 On Board Accents
109181 On Board Blossoms & Basic
109179 On Board Ginormous Pieces
107306 On Board Simon Lower
102678 Paper Mulberry White
109227 Punch Box Three For You
102686 Punch Handheld Rectangle
100271 Pure Color Pencils
109060 Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou Not Available
109063 Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava
109061 Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate Not Available
109062 Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*
109059 Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky
109058 Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi
109189 Ribbon Originals Beachfront*
109187 Ribbon Originals District*
109188 Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale
109185 Ribbon Originals Jersey*
109184 Ribbon Originals Sherbert
109186 Ribbon Originals Theater
110716 Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*
110281 Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*
110284 Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*
110285 Rub-Ons Urban West*
110557 Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend
109610 Simply Scrappin' Confetti
110572 Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy
110567 Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl
109597 Simply Scrappin' Home Again
110562 Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage
109648 Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy
109627 Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl
110587 Simply Scrappin' Summer Days
110577 Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot
111184 Simply Sent Friendly Notes
109228 Simply Sent Simple Delights
109229 Simply Sent Three Thoughts
106662 Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field
107561 Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals
109681 Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog
109678 Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses
107482 Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad
109680 Stampin'Around Wheel Meow
109677 Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe
106610 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline
107467 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday
109571 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby
109570 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends
109569 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party
108423 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte
107468 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike
108980 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals
107464 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture
111261 Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots
109554 Stampin' Color Index Labels
109553 Stampin' Color Index Labels (French)
106694 Stampin' Kids Markers
101399 Stipple Brushes
102673 Zig Painty

*Items are 25% off and part of our discounted retiring accessories promotion.

1st Peek at Retiring Accessories

2008-07-19T14:33:00.000-07:00

For the first time ever, Stampin' Up! is discounting some of their Retiring Accessories!!

See below for the list of accessories being offered at 25% OFF!!

Offer begins Monday, but feel free to email me your order in advance and I will place your order on Monday!

This is only a partial Retiring Accessories list, Please check back with me on Monday for the FULL list!

Item# Pg Description Price listed is after the 25% discount

109117 167 Pocket Notes assortment $7.46
110479 168 Jersey Shore Designer Series paper $7.46
110699 168 East Coast Prep Designer Series paper $7.46
109159 169 Flowers For You Designer Series paper $7.46
110273 169 Spring Fling Designer Series paper $7.46
110748 170 Notebook Designer Series paper $7.46
109153 170 Porcelain Prints Designer Series paper $7.46
110751 171 Azure Designer Series paper $7.46
109164 171 River Rock Prints Designer Series paper $7.46
109175 171 Almost Amethyst Prints Designer Series paper $7.46
109168 171 Groovy Guava Prints Designer Series paper $7.46
109169 171 Close to Cocoa Prints Designer Series paper $7.46
110284 182 Eastern Elegance Rub-Ons $8.21
110285 182 Urban West Rub-Ons $8.21
110281 182 Cherished Memories Rub-Ons $8.21
109185 190 Jersey Ribbon Originals $9.71
109187 190 District Ribbon Originals $9.71
109189 190 Beachfront Ribbon Originals $9.71
110716 191 Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon $5.96
109062 191 River Rock double-stitched grosgrain ribbon $6.71

This list is in addition to the Hodgepodge Hardware Kits that are also 25% off right now, price listed is after the 25% discount.

105532 188 Aged Copper Hodgeppodge Hardware $20.96
105531 188 Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware $20.96
105515 188 Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware $20.96

I accept ALL forms of payment including credit, debit, and paypal.

April
april@heartlandham.com

Some chipboard projects

2008-07-07T20:45:00.000-07:00

I had a chipboard class back in May and thought you might want to see what we made....

This was an art journal pretty much copied from the Stampin' Up! website

Supplies: Chipboard Art Journal, Ribbon Originals, Rub Ons, Warm Words, Big Deal Alphabet, My Way punch, Photo Corners Punch, Silver Brads, Certainly Celery DSP

This was my favorite project.... There are 12 Calendars on this project for each month and they are held by an office binder clip. I totally copied this from someone on the cruise. Not sure who?

Supplies: Book Basics Large, On Board Accents, Enjoy Every Moment, Calendar, Calendar Cues, Full Calendar, all circle punches and binder clips (from Office Max)

Finally, a Mother's Day clipboard:

Supplies: 9x9 On Board Clipboard, ribbon, Blue Bayou & River Rock DSP, River Rock stitched ribbon, rub ons

HODGEPODGE HARDWARE DISCOUNT!

2008-07-03T10:48:00.000-07:00

Dates: July 1-August 10 (or while supplies last)

Promotion Details:

The following Hodgepodge Hardware finishes are being offered at a special 25 percent discount:

Regular price is $27.95. The discounted price is $20.96!!!! You may see them on page 188 of the catalog.

ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
105532 Aged Copper Hodgepodge Hardware
105531 Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware
105515 Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware

Email me anytime to order.

April
april@heartlandham.com

Winners of Hostess Sets

2008-06-24T21:17:00.001-07:00

I forgot to post this.

Last month's winners for FREE HOSTESS SETS are:
Level 3 - Tori Villareal
Level 2 - Elizabeth Churchill
Level 3 - Lynn Deal

How did they win these you ask? Let me tell you....

At my monthly scrapbook class, place an order for $40 or more and your name goes into a drawing. I choose 3 each month.... so easy!!!!

Email me or leave a comment if you would like to come to this month's class.
april@heartlandham.com

Aloha!!!

2008-06-18T20:12:00.000-07:00

While I'm in Hawaii, I'd like to offer you something out of this world!!! I have never offered a deal like this!

* When you spend $50, you may choose ANY one catalog stamp set 1/2 off!

* Spend $100 and you receive ANY one item in the catalog 1/2 off!

* Spend $150, receive ANY one item 1/2 off, plus a hostess set AND your order will be shipped directly to your front door!

This special is only good through Saturday, June 21st.

The retired list is out! View it at http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Retired_Lists_0608_US_N.pdf

Email orders to april@heartlandham.com

Thank you!

April Roycroft

6x6 Quick & Easy Book Directions

2008-06-11T12:05:00.000-07:00

For those of you needing directions to put your books together.... Want to order more? Comment or email me and let me know how many and what designer series papers.

1.For the front cover, you will need to choose a theme for your album. Stamp your title on the 2 x 6 inch white cardstock. Mat the title onto the 2 ¼ x 6 colored cardstock. Stamp ANY image on the 2 x 2 inch white piece and then punch out using 1 ¼ circle punch. Mat this on 1 3/8 circle (provided) and then layer on scallop circle punch (provided). Place these pieces on your cover page.

2.The following pages should be simple. One 6 x 6 sheet will need to be torn. The rest are cut for you.

3.Once pages are complete, slide them into 6 x 6 page protectors.

4.Place rings in holes to bind book.

5.Use your ribbon to accent.