Congratulations in order to the Tartan Stampers team.

Would like to congratulate 3 new downlines on achieving Bronze 2 promotion. All very close to achieving stampin' start too.
Lorraine McCormack from Fife.
Kara Milne, Aberdeenshire.
Kirsteen Gill Aberdeenshire.
Also congratulations to Carolyn on her first recruit, she is extremely close to Bronze 3 now.
Elaine Brainwood is well on her way to achieving her 2nd part of Stampin' Start.
My newest downlines all started March, April or May.
Extremely delighted with their progress, a glass of Champagne on me when we are in Frankfurt.
For those that cannot make it to Frankfurt, I will bring a momento back.

Iam getting myself ready for a party on Thursday to a very lovely lady.
She teaches classes herself, really looking forward to it.
In 2 weeks time I have another party up in Fraserbugh, just THE loveliest ladies up in that area. They are so welcoming, never come across friendlier people.
Really looking forward to that.

Photos from Last Friday

Just some photos taken at the Stampin' Up! party last Friday.

Very few of me thank goodness, I look like shrek in a pink top.

I have some more to upload of Elaine demoing.

Left to Right

Fiona Duthie from Fraserburgh, her paper wreath is displayed behind her. She is a lovely customer very talented crafter.

Kirsteen Gill from Banchory, one of my downlines, very talented used to be an SU demo in the USA.

Shrek- me

Elaine Brainwood from Milltimber, one of my downlines, nicknamed the Wheely Queen, she is a whizz with the wheels, a great laugh.

Kara Milne from Kemnay one of my downlines, she teaches monthly Stampin' Up! classes at Simply Create in Alford, very popular they are too.

We had really good fun on Friday, things did go wrong though first of all Elaine could not find her key for the cash tin, she got Brian from the papeterie to open it with his big tools.
Then she found the key in a safe place the handle of her wheel.

We just doubled up with laughter. I need to invest in some waterproof mascara.

I think parties are just the best fun, it is not like working, when you have your demo friends & good customers helping out.

I really appreciate the help we get, it makes it run very smoothly.

We met lots of lovely customers too.

They must have liked us, they rebooked for the catalogue launch.

Got my first man customer too,he really enjoyed it.

Kirsteen has her first party up in Macduff tomorrow evening, Iam so looking forward to seeing Kirsteen in action.

Iam just going along as her assistant.

Her make & take is wow.

The people going to the party are very talented, some on design teams.

Teachers Gifts

Thought I would make a wee bag in a box to hold the teachers gift this year.
They are very easy to make.
I just hope it is sturdy enough to hold the contents a small Yankee candle in a glass jar.
My son has had a really lovely teacher, she is really young, has great ideas to make learning fun.
He has really progressed fast this year, really proud of him.

Stampin' Up Demo Day August 29th

This is an updated poster, there will be 4 demonstrators on the day 4 make & takes all for just £4.
The demonstrations will all be technique based, demonstrations we have not shown before.
There will be a time slot of 15 minutes per demo, each demonstrator will take it in turn to show different techniques.
Free Prize draw, special offers on the day.
To book your place please leave your name on the list at the Papeterie,Stoneywood Papermill,Aberdeen or email DawnSilv@aol.com

Tea,Coffee & cakes served throughout the day.

**FUTURE EVENTS**
November 21st Christmas Extravaganza(Booking Essential)
Already names booked for this.
4 Christmassy Make & takes £10, bigger make & takes, more like mini classes.
All products will be used from the new 2009-2010 catalogue.

Tea, Coffee ,Cakes & butteries

Demonstrations on timed slots.

November 28th Stamp Camp Christmas Extravaganza
(Booking essential) Price to be confirmed.
We can price this when we recieve the new catalogue in September.
Already places booked from the last stamp camp, which was a very sucessful event..
All products from the new catalogue 2009 - 2010.
Free Stamp set to use & take home from the class.

Spaces are limited.

20th Wedding Anniversary 17th June 2009

Today is our 20th Wedding Anniversary, can hardly believe I have been married for 20 years.

We were both only 21, so young.

I have definitely found my soulmate,so lucky to have found someone like that.

Stampin' Up June/July Workshop Promotion

Stampin' Up are having a promotion for the month of June & July(expires 11.59pm July 31st)

If you have a workshop of £250 you qualify for a free back ground stamp of your choice.

Please click to enlarge flyer.

I have a few workshops over this period a very large one end of June,there will be 2 hostesses, they have invited 100 people, so excited to be doing this as a joint workshop with Elaine, she is such fun to work with.

Delighted to get this booking from our stamp camp event.

We are pulling out the stops to make this a workshop, one we will never forget.

If you would like to book a workshop/ party please get in touch as soon as possible as, the dates are filling up quickly now.

Promotion to Silver 2 for myself, Bronze 3 for Elaine, Bronze 2 Carolyn

Would like to congratulate my new downline Elaine Brainwood on achieving Stampin' Up! Bronze 3 promotion in such a quick time, one dynamic demonstrator, it is great fun to work with her, we have such a laugh together.
Would also like to congratulate another new downline Carolyn Exwood on achieving Bronze 2 in record time too.
Congratulations, you have both worked hard to achieve where you are.

This promotes myself to Silver 2, quite pleased, no I will rephrase that Iam thrilled, NEVER thought I would get there. As far as I know the first Scottish demonstrator at Silver 2.

It will be new shiny pins all round for us with certificates.
Also when you get to certain promotion levels Stampin' Up! also reward you with incentives.
Silver 1 you get £100 to spend in the catalogue.
Silver 2 you get £150 to spend in the catalogue.
I consider myself very lucky to have such a great team of lovely, friendly downlines.

The Scottish demonstrators are off to Glasgow this weekend for a Stampin' Up! training day,really looking forward to catching up with the other demonstrators, we don't see them that often.
In true Scottish tradition any excuse for a party, we have arranged a party afterwards.

Stamp Camp Classes now Sold out

The afternoon classes are now sold out, but if you are not booked for the classes you can still come along in the morning for 4 free make & takes.

Demonstrations & free refreshments.

You will receive an envelope with your vouchers for the make & takes also a prize draw form.

6 prizes in the morning & 5 prizes in the afternoon.

Specials offers on the day.

May Promotion

Stampin' Up ! promotion for May is buy any 3 packs of Patterned paper get the 4th free.
This is any paper packs in the main catalogue, retired & also includes the mini catalogue.

Valid from May 1st until the last day of May.

I have a big party on at Peterhead tomorrow night, never had a party with so many, have my demonstrator friend Elaine coming to help out, we are both really looking forward to it.
I will return the favour to her.
Only met 3 ladies from this party the rest are new customers.
We have also been asked to do a Scout fundraiser as well,that should be great fun.

The following Friday have another party in the opposite direction, Dundee, will be picking up the loveliest customers from Brechin, they always give me a good giggle on the way.
I will post some card photos tomorrow.

Then it is the open house demos & stamp camp the following weekend.

Only 5 spaces left for Stamp Camp.

Stamp Camp Project 1

This is one of the projects we will be making at the stamp camp on May 9th 1 - 3pm. Please book in advance if you would like to attend.

Only 10 spaces left. £15

For the pop up cake, we will be using the soft subtles range, glitters, also stamping.

Refreshments & cakes included in price.

The other 3 projects will remain a surprise, but they are all lovely.

In the morning 10am - 12.30pm is free make & takes throughout the morning.

Demos of various tools, stamps & card designs.

2 triple sample boards on display.

Free refreshments & cakes.

If you are planning on staying all day please bring a packed lunch.

Prize draw at both events, special offers only on the day.

Lots of fun on the day.

Stamp Camp Announcement Papeterie, Aberdeen

Please click on image to enlarge.
Elaine & myself have been busy planning a Stampin' Up! Open house & Stamp Camp at the Papeterie, Stoneywood Papermill, Bucksburn, Aberdeen.
Demonstrations, Free Make & Takes, Prizes, Special Offers on the day.
Refreshments & Snacks throught the day
Dates - 9th May 2009
Open house 10 - 12.30pm

Stamp Camp 1-4pm £15 which must be booked in advance.
Call Dawn on 01569 730436 or Elaine - 01224 734414
Refreshments & Snacks included.

If you are planning on coming all day please bring a packed lunch.
A fun day to be had.

More March Offers & Stampin up Convention details.

In conjunction with our participation in the Hobbycrafts show, Stampin' UP! are offering new demonstrators 10% off the cost of the Starter Kit from 12-25 March!

That’s over £240 worth of stamping and business supplies for only £125-10 percent off the regular price of £139.

If you would like to join my team please email me as soon as possible

DawnSilvr@googlemail.com or DawnSilv@aol.com

I can then give you details of my special sign up offer.

The Starter Kit contains
Four complete stamp sets
Stampin’ Around jumbo wheel, ink cartridge, and handle
Ribbon
Card stock
Love Notes and envelopes
Five Classic Stampin’ Pads
Stampin’ Pastels
Craft & Rubber Scissors
Stampin’ Scrub and Mist
VersaMark Pad
Blender pens
Adhesives
Business supplies

If you are toying with the idea of signing up this is a really good time to take the plunge.

But be quick the paperwork has to be in SU HQ by 25th March.

Stampin' Up! are having a European Convention in Frankfurt, Germany 6th & 7th November 2009. If you sign up as a demonstrator you can register, take part in Europes first Stampin' Up! convention.

Registration is not open yet.

Stampin' Up! new mini catalogue & March offers

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Free Postage for the Month of April
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Stampin' Up are launching a new mini Catalogue on April 1st.

23 pages of new products.

New Stamps, new ribbons, new buttons, new papers etc.

To preview a peek, click on the mini catalogue photo on the right.

If you would like a copy & wish to order please email me

DawnSilv@aol.com

Check back for some samples using the new stamps.

Ordering out of the mini catalogue is valid from April 1st - 30th September.

The free postage offer is my offer not stampin' up!
A saving of £3.95.

OFFERS
For the month of march Stampin' UP! Special offer is 25% off all chipboard orders placed in the month of March.

Paper Wreaths Up for Grabs

If you sign up under myself as a recruit in January or February, you will not only recieve your free stamps upto the value of £38.95 along with your starter kit.

You will also get a paper wreath made to your specifications.

A christmas wreath

or

A valentines wreath

or

A Halloween Wreath

or

An easter/spring wreath

A sophisticated black & white wreath.

A tartan wreath with thistles

Or maybe just an everyday paper wreath in a colour of your choice


This is for the first 5 people who sign under myself.


Sale-A-Bration
Join the Sale-A-Bration!
It's time to Sale-A-Brate at Stampin' Up! and free product is what it's all about!



During Sale-A-Bration--1 January – 28 February--Stampin' Up! gives customers, hostesses, and new recruits the opportunity to earn fantastic, FREE, limited-edition stamp sets they'll enjoy for years to come.



Here's how Sale-A-Bration works:
Customers


When you spend £45 on Stampin' Up! merchandise, you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward. There's no limit--for every £45 you spend, you can select another free Sale-A-Bration reward!



Hostesses


When you host a workshop of at least £300 (before shipping), you'll receive a free Sale-A-Bration reward--in addition to all of the regular hostess benefits!



Recruits


During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set--a value of up to £38.95--from our current Idea Book and Catalogue!

Valentine Paper Wreath

A lovely talented friend Fiona Duthie of Fraserburgh, (her blog is in my faves on the right) entered Christmas decoration competion at the Christmas Party.

She made a paper wreath as her entry she came a joint 2nd with Kerry.

Wow the entries were something else what talented bunch come to the crop.

So we all wanted to know how to do it.

Fiona agreed to take the class came up with absolutely excellent step by step instructions, even a beginner could do it.

She put a lot of work into finding out how to make the wreath she seen for sale on Etsy.com for $85.

We are very very grateful she shared her knowledge.

I could not wait as long as Christmas to put mine up.
Made a Valentines wreath.

Used Scenic Route loveland papers cut a combination of patterned papers & a paperback book contains over 300 handcut circles.

This class was THE class I have enjoyed the most out of all the classes I have done.

The Christmas holidays have just whizzed, by tomorrow all the decorations will be coming down for another year, I must say Iam really sad. I love the twinkle of the tree, just wished we had 1 more week to do as we pleased.

Not had a minute for blogging in the holidays, had tons of visitors.

I love CHristmas Eve the excitement of christmas coming, just wish I was a kid again, I miss most is waking up to an Annual at the bottom of my bed.

But having children at this time of year adds to the excitement, my youngest son aged 7 was so excited even woke in the night needing a drink, he asked if Santa Claus had been, but far too early to check at just 2.30am.

We all got up at 8am had our showers then came downstairs, his beaming face was a picture.

Followed by 18 year old teen, he came down for his parcels too, Just left sleepy head Andrew nearly 15 did not get up until 10.50am.

Getting ready for Christmas

Mantelpiece at home, if you look in the mirror you can see a bare wire, husband still has to put that light up, after we got the room decorated.
I bet I can guess which day he will do it mm Christmas day....

Youngest sons card

Family card, my mum made sure I knew she did not like brown(or broon she calls it,Glaswegian accent.

I hope this card is not too depressing for her then.

I made a card using Chocolate chip brown with a tree on, she commented it was really depressing. She does not mince her words does my mum.

This is a scraplift of A Tracy Gough card I don't like these colours so much but course could not use brown & aqua.(depressing for my mum)

I joined an online class 4 years ago it is Shimelles Journal your Christmas. I have had the prompts for 4 years, luckily I have not put a date on my Journal so it can be 2006 - 2020;) maybe I will have caught up by then.

So much to do this time of year.

Childrens carol concerts, writing cards, online shopping for presents. Decorating the house for Christmas I do like that part.

Food shopping, lots of preparation for 1 day that passes as quick as you blink.

Trying to get all my family cards made. done a few, love the cricut it is so quick made 4 nice cards in minutes.

I hope my youngest son likes his, made my teens a card with a sleigh with parcels Iam sure they would prefer a sleigh filled with money.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it snow...

Our house covered in snow

Ewan Sledging in back garden

snowy road

Scott on Quad

Andrew on quad

View from the bedroom window

Once again we have had more snow,first snow fall of winter in October, heavier snowfall this time, a car just skidded off our country road, just missed hitting the telegraph pole by milllimetres.

My sons love the snow, youngest son gets the sledge out, olders sons skid about the field in their quad bikes.

It does look pretty.

Just typical it arrived when I had plans to head down to Ikea.

Hope next Sunday is better.

Christmas present ideas.....

Take a look here, click to make image larger.

Some really exciting News for January - Feb Months cannot share yet.

Emaile me DawnSilv@aol.com

Tis The Season to......

Be A hostess.. please click on link for a larger image.

November is a Fabulous month to book a workshop/party.

Please click on image for more info.

If you host a party between November & 31st December not only will you get your FREE hostess sets & money to spend in the catalogue if your party sales are over £150.

You Will ALSO get a FREE stamp set up to £24.95

The choice is from the following stamp sets:-



Wondrous Gifts (Page 17)



Snow Flurries (Page 20)



Friendly (Page 56)



Seasonal Wishes (Page 60)



Dotted Autumn (Page 91)



Cold Play (Page 91)



You can host a party in your own home or

place an order for £150 via email.

DawnSilv@aol.com



Please get in touch as soon as possible, I already have

some November dates taken.



In addition to this there is a 2nd November Promotion.

For any orders placed between 10th November -30th November.

Spend £20 or more in the catalogue this qualifies for a 20% discount on textured cardstock packs this works out at 30p a sheet, phenomenal value.

The cardstock is Bazzill sold in the Stampin' Up! colour packs 24 sheets of 12x12 card 2 sheets of each colour.

Soft Subtles, Earth Elements, Rich Regals & Bold Brights.

There is also a 20% discount on Stampin up Rubons.

Please click on the promo flyer.

Halloween Circle Book

Not had time for blog posting lately, been car hunting with my teen son, he ended up with the car he wanted an Audi A3 1.8 Turbo Quattro(Black) his friends say he drives like a granny, so at least they will all be safe, phew. Does not stop me worrying though.

We never see him now, in from work, tea, then out the door again.

Woke up to a winter wonderland this morning, took ages clearing the car, it even started snowing again, it is bitterly cold.

My car was skidding about, will have to borrow my sons Audi he has 4 wheel drive.

Made a Halloween circle book, used some magnolia stamps to decorate.

I know the recipient likes Magnolia stamps, hope she likes it.

It is travelling very far away, I place I wish I was at.

The papers are MME, cut some items on the cricut to decorate as well. Going to make 2 more this weekend at the local crop.

I don't even need to look at the instructions now it is that easy.

Thanks to Annettes instructions on UKS

Stampers 10 group 2- Spaces now Filled

Spaces now filled thanks .This group is starting November. The groups have become very popular.
If you don't know what a stampers 10 club is, more info is here.

Stampers 10 Club
Would you like some free stamps and free product?
Who wouldn’t? Well with Stampin’ Up! and a bit of help from me you can.
Here’s how it works:
When you host a workshop you need a minimum of £150 in sales to qualify for one set of free stamps and £15.00 worth of product from the catalogue· In a Stampers 10 club there are 10 members.· The club runs for ten months.·
Each member agrees to spend a minimum of £15.00 per month, before postage.·
Each month a different club member is chosen to be the hostess.
You do not actually have to host a workshop – it’s like having a virtual party.
When it is your turn to be the hostess you are guaranteed to receive a level one hostess set of your choice free plus at least £15 to spend in the catalogue.· You also get a free copy of the catalogue.
By joining a Stampers 10 Club you get the chance to spread the cost while building up your collection, and still being able to enjoy the free benefits. It’s that simple. If you are interested please contact me as soon as possible to take advantage of this great opportunity.Dawn SilverEmail DawnSilv@aol.comThank you

November Stampin' Up Offer

Now this is a great offer not to be missed if you spend £20 in the catalogue from Nov 10th - November 30th you can purchase the textured cardstock packs(Bazzill) at 20% off & 20% off rubon sets.

The textured cardstock packs are new to Stampin' Up UK.

The rubons are also new to the UK, if you are in the stampers 10 you will also get a swatch set of the textured card.

This will be going out with the November parcels.

The cardstock is Bazzill works out at 30p a sheet, with the November Offer.

Now you can co-ordinate fully your Stampin' Up Cardstock with
the new textured cardstock, Iam so pleased they have taken this to the UK.

If you are in the stampers 10 groups this offer would fall in the December ordering month.

Tagged

Been tagged by Debbi/Wiccababe
7 Random Facts about me

1) Vegetarian since I was 5 years old(don't eat anything that had a face)
2) Have an identical twin sister(7 minutes older)
3) Lucky number is 7
4) Hate being late stresses me out.
5) Love Halloween & everything about it.
6) Scared of big dogs(deevil dugs as they would say on Still Game)
7) Love to laugh.

I will think of someone in the morning to tag.

Stampin' Up Promotion - Silver 1

I have had news from Stampin' Up! I have reached Silver 1 promotion level, really pleased never thought I would have downlines.
So a big thanks to Maggie, Fiona & Alison for joining.
I have something coming in the post to you all this week.
Iam the first Silver 1 in Scotland so far, but Iam sure there will be 2 other lovely Scottish demos there,very soon.

Enjoyed last nights party, Kara the hostess with the mostest, got to level 2, great news & £40 of free products to spend in the catalogue.

She did really well, what a spread she had out, dips, crisps, cheesy biscuits, crudites delicious, alcohol galore, just a pity I was driving.
Don't think I need alcohol, can giggle enough without it.

I think everyone liked the make & take, one lovely lady commented she had never made such a classy card.
That made me smile, she luckily won a door prize of the spiral punch.

Another lady won the alphabits stamp set.

One more onto the stampers 10 group starting November.

I can confirm the Broch Workshop has been shipped, I will track tomorrow & phone up the lovely hostess to let her know.

1 more party to go, then I will have a break on a Friday, then November parties start up.
Need to prep this week for the party.
This is the party Iam going to be the most nervous about, the hostess demos every single week at a craft shop.
Picking up my two lovely customers from Brechin enroute, looking forward to hearing about their latest holiday to Florida.

Stampin' Up Parcel is here

Been tracking the order with DHL, just arrived at the Abdn depot, it would not be shipped out to me until tomorrow now, Iam just 10 minutes away will pick it up.
Must get some padded envelopes too, hoping Makro have big enough.

So my stampers 10 groups & customer orders you will have a parcel from me on your doorstep tomorrow.
If you are at the party tomorrow, you will recieve your goodies tomorrow night.
The parcel for the Fraserburgh party is in picking.

Order has shipped

The first of my orders have now shipped, there was a public holiday in Germany on Friday. All Stampin' Up Orders come from a warehouse in Frankfurt Germany, oh to have a pass to have a look round there.

This has delayed the orders slightly, also the amount of orders which have processed at the same time.
But Iam pleased to say the big stampers 10 orders have been sent.
Iam going to have fun sorting it out, crossing my fingers it's at the DHL depot by Friday.
Then I can distribute some of it at the party, they will be squealing.
Iam keeping my eye on the status of the order placed on Monday for the Broch party .As soon as i have a tracking number they will know exactly where the parcel is.

Looking forward to the party on Friday, not worrying about this one so much it is some of people who attend the local crop.
Should be a laugh.
I really did enjoy the Broch party, everyone was so friendly really helped me relax. Hoping they will invite me back again, lovely, lovely ladies.

We are making a Christmassy make & take with transparency & glitter on Friday.
Can't post a photo it would spoil it for the future parties coming up.
I have kept all the make & takes the same, there is not a duplicate of people at any of the parties.

I have seen the most gorgeous christmassy bag on a fellow SU demos blog, not seen anything so gorgeous. (Michelle) Shelliestamps.
So if I manage to recreate it ,then I will demo this too.
Also the criss cross card, it is very easy to make, the roller stamps & various other tools.

Iam thinking maybe I should do 2 make & takes since they are all advanced people.
Will have to wait & see how long it takes.

I will edit this post tomorrow made some cards with the Carte Postale, a set Anne from the Broch purchased.
Trying to have a sample card of ever stamp I have.
Must do some of the wonderful words they appeal to scrapbookers.

More card samples

Stampin' Up! Scallop up punch cut in to make Daisies.
Stamps from the true Friend set
I seen a sample at the Glasgow training event,using the daisies, thought it a clever idea it was a card by Michelle(SHelliestamps).
The card really stood out for me.

I have another party this Friday once again in Aberdeenshire, nearer to me this time. Iam a nightowl don't mind being out late anyway.


I was just trying to make a card from each stamp set I had.


I have a big bag of samples now.

All images copyright of stampin' up 1998 - 2008

Winter Green Scalloped circle book(Stampin' up sample)

Thought I would make something different to use as a sample,maybe not everyone makes cards, thought I had better make a mini book.

I made the circle book which appeared on Ukscrappers.

The instructions by Annette Wests(Voodoo Vixen) were superb very easy to follow, I do like step by step photos to follow.

All supplies are stampin' Up!

Wintergreen double sided papers

Lovely as a tree stamp on cover

Embossed with Stampin'Up white embossing powder

Glitter - SU Dazzling Diamond, love this glitter so fine.

Snowflake spot stamps one of my favourite sets

Pearls from Pretties kit

Tag punch large & small

Tag stamp from perfect presents set

Swirls stamps from season of joy.

Just a few more photos to add to it & more embellishments.

nearly finished though.

There is also a challenge over on http://www.inlovewithstamping.com/

So this book fits the scallop category.