Well, I forgot to take pictures. Hah-I was so busy-I forgot. That is a good thing but a bummer if you wanted to see what I had done. So here are the pictures of the cards my guests got to pick from and make one. Everyone seemed to enjoy these and they got a sheet with all 6 cards as well as the list of what was used. Again a Huge Thank You to Fellow Demo Patty B. for her ideas I cased for this Awesome Project.

So-Here are the Winners of some fun Stampin' Up!® Products/gifts:

Dale J.

Ruth S.

Barb O.

Debbie W.

Ruth E.

And Now-The 2 Winners of my Open House Scavenger Hunt (you get a Free Stamp or set of your choice up to $20:

Drum Roll Please….

Sue H.

and

Sharon S.

YEA!!! Congrats to all of you. And to all that came to make my Open House a Success-I TRULY mean THANK YOU!!!!

My first day of my Open House was at Comfort Suites in Lake Geneva. A nice group of ladies did some serious elimination to my very large pile of retired card stock and background papers. Then again at .5 a sheet and .20 for background designer paper-it helps empty an area in my basement that I haven't seen in awhile. :0)

Lots of New 2010-2011 catalogs flew off the table. I still have a large stack of 2009-2010 to get rid of as you can see.

Lots of ideas, door prizes, and New product.

A fun Make and Take-1 of 6 to choose from(thanks Patty Bennett for your ideas). More tomorrow at Caribou Coffee Shop. See ya there! Don't forget to bring a friend.

One of my past customers, now a fellow demonstrator, took some trades for me to Convention. I so wish I could go but we don't want to throw the hubby over the edge with 2 Girls- 5yrs. and 2.5yrs.  Right now the 2.5 is a total demon child. Most of the time she is good but flip a switch and Boom-Evil Child with an evil laugh! Ahh well, I just live through the other Demos right now. So here are the two trades I made. I look forward to what I get back. Thanks Margie.

Don't Forget all you local people-My Open House is Sunday-July 18th at Lake Geneva Comfort Suites from 1PM-5PM and Monday- July 19th at Caribou Coffee Shop (downtown Lake Geneva) from 5PM-9PM. This is a Free Event and You should stop in and bring a friend or two. More on this later.

See ya All there. If you are unable to see any of my photos if delivered by feedburner, stop by my Blog.

Ahh that New Catalog Feeling! Haven't had one yet-call me or email and get your New 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog. The catalog is $5 plus get a $5 coupon to use later on a $25.00 order or more through me. These are going out today in priority mail for my Hostesses and Stamper 6 Group members.

These 'Do Not Disturb' packets will come with your catalog from me. It's a must have accessory!

Enjoy!

Yeah-it's going to be a Great weekend here in the Midwest. My family and I -Staying put! We are going to enjoy the Lake we live on and just hang out. I guess a "Stay-cation".

So sorry that I was MIA for a few days-I didn't even send out info on the New Catalog-hard to believe. It's my favorite time of year and well-I think I got a Summer Flu early in the week. Only symptoms were massive Body aches-like I did a marathon and had not slept in 2 weeks. Nice feeling-Not!! But I am back to what I know as normal and ready to start stamping and creating great ideas here on the Web.

So-For any New customers thinking about placing an order with me-I am getting ready with a cute gift and thank you card to send out to you all for the next month. You will see come Monday. But -for now-Enjoy my 4th of July Goodies! Happy 4th Everyone!

Easy Water bottle treats. I used the Old Brilliant Blue one more time and Real red and Whisper White.

The stamp set I used is July 4th (Clear #120063) currently in the Summer Mini catalog. I think it should be used all month-even all year because Patriotic is not just one day!

ENJOY!!!!!

A Lil' demonstrator in the making. This is Victoria soon to be 5 going on 14. Hah! She is carrying a demonstration kit that says-Love What you do… and Share what you love! She's too young but as long as you are 18-No problem, you can be a Demonstrator too!

Just a little reminder that the special "Mini Kit" for $99 is only available until June 30th (the day that the current catalog expires).

This kit has all the business supplies that the regular kit has, however there are fewer sets and accessories-perfect for someone who is rejoining or someone who doesn't have the $199 for the regular Starter Kit but a LOT of sets and accessories.

And in June, all starter kits receive a case of current catalogs and an additional case of NEW 2010-11 catalogs-a $30 additional value.

All items below are recommended sets and accessories in the Mini Kit (and it includes some 'Sneak Peek' items from the new catalog, but a new recruit can substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

MINI KIT CONTENTS:

Item              Description                                        Value 

117050        Watercolor Trio Stamp Set (wood)        $22.95

118571       I <heart> hearts stamp set   (clear-mount) $18.95

118486      Clear-Mount Block C                               $6.95

116978        Homemade  Single Stamp                    $8.95

100730       Whisper White card stock     (8 1/2" X 11")      $8.50

119706       Brights collection assorted card stock (8 1/2" X 11") $6.95

115656       Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad           $5.95

119667       Daffodil Delight  Classic Stampin' Pad         $5.95

115658       Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad         $5.95

100814       Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad      $5.95

121620       Color Coach                                                $14.95
119261        Basic Black 1/8' Taffeta Ribbon                $6.95

104332       Snail Adhesive                                      $6.95

As always, Your first order is 30% off-and you can order anything you wish from the Sneak Peek items (next

years catalog pre-order products) as well as the new colors.

Feel free to contact me with your questions. Go ahead and click on the button on my Blog for the kit to see the form. Just click to sign up with me-Join the Dairy Best Stampers today. Remember-It doesn't matter what state you sign up from. I would love to have ya on my team. :0)

Yep-I am thinking of you-My awesome readers. Here is a card I demoed a few months ago. It is an Easel Card and one I am currently selling at the Tickled Pink Coffee shop. The saying may change but many of my customers got to see how to make these fun cards. A new easel card idea is in coming but for now Enjoy this idea.

As always-Share me with others. Here is what I used:

Old Olive, Melon Mambo, and White Card Stock. I also used

Punches: Word Window (105090, $15.95) and Modern Label (116630, $15.95).

Big Shot die Stampin' Up! Beautiful Butterflies (#114507, $21.95) and Stampin' Up! Embosslits Die Beautiful Wings (#118138, $11.95)

If you are looking to book a Summer Workshop or Start a Stampers 6 with me-Give me a holler today. How about a text! #262-374-0219.

It's that time of year-Craft Season. I have been doing select crafting events this Spring including Farmers Markets. I realize not everyone is interested in craft fairs but everyone seems to like the crafts that I share. Here is my booth at the Harvard Milk Days-Crafts and Udder Neat Stuff!

I love our Simply Adorned Chains and charms. I am fortunate to have a Mom who has collected all kinds of things over the years along with the display cases to house them in. I dusted this display case off and Perfect!

Here are the Mini notebooks w/pen that I am selling. A Huge hit. Perfect gift-able for teachers, Grads, or anyone that needs a pen and paper quick!

Need some stamping supplies? Go ahead-Click on my download-able catalogs or click on my shopping cart and place your order Now. Maybe you might like to be a demonstrator and have 'ME' as your nifty Upline. Hey- we have a Special kit on sale right now-just look at the top and to the left. I would LOVE to have you join me in the Fun!!!

As always-Share me with someone that needs crafty ideas!

2 Weeks ago I had a 10-10-10 class at the Well Bean Coffee Shop, Elkhorn WI. It was a Very nice place to have a small class. They also have Awesome Iced Mocha's. Now if I could just figure stamping on the Cold cups-I might just have something there!

Anyhoo, The theme was Masculine and Graduation Cards.

My Coffee Shop Pose!

Here were the samples we made. I will let you know when and where the next one will be. Enjoy and share me with others.'Cause Everyone needs a Creative Boost with or with out coffee!

This is too cool-if I do say so. I originally got a smaller version and much narrower example of this holder/Lantern/shade from convention (oh-let's say over 7 years ago) and just put it in my drawer. I said I was going to do more with this stamp set and this was the perfect project.

I had to make it wider for my little LED candles.

Directions: 11" X 4 1/4". The inside blocks are 2 1/4" X 2 3/4". I used White Vellum Card Stock (#101856 $6.50), Real Red Textured from Bold Brights group (#108698 $11.95). Stamp Set: Dream Gardens (#114395 $18.95). I used Sticky strip (#104294 $6.95) to hold it together. A little sponging on the vellum shades and just used Staz-On Black Ink (#101406 $7.95) for the images. It will also fold up in half but you will need a slightly larger envelope.

Enjoy and Pass me on to others that could use a little creativity Today!