Stampin' Up! Group Christmas Party

We had our group Christmas Party Monday night and each of us brought a stamped gift to exchange. I made Stamped Votive Holders, the other gifts were a Merry Christmas Banner, Glass Ornaments and a Calendar. :) Here are some photos

(For the stamped Votive Holder I used Snow Swirled Stamp Set, Vellum CS, Baja Breeze CS, Versamark Ink, Silver Brads, Silver Embossing Powder)

Disney World Vacation!

Sorry I've been out of commission--my family and I took a 9 day vacation to Disney World in Orlando!! I'm working on my Christmas Cards and some stamped stuff for our group Christmas Party tomorrow night...so I'll be sure to upload those photos tomorrow!

Isn't that Castle AMAZING!!!! We had such a good time!!!

Here's my beautiful family--hubby Dean and my girls Maddie (14), Delaney (10) and Kayci (9). 9 days was almost too long for the girls--but the next vacation is just me and hubby...and not for a little while, this vacation cost a small fortune! LOL

Color Inspiration #32 Challenge! My first!!!

I used the Wondrous Gift stamp set, Red Riding Hood, Metallic Gold, Very Vanilla CS, Gold Embossing Powder, White Taffeta Ribbon and Gold cord...all from Stampin Up!

**Sorry this is a duplicate post--I had some issues with my original post--I couldn't enlarge my picture when I clicked on it. Even my computer programmer hubby told me it was blogger's software that was messing with me. ROFL!!! *sigh* Anywhoo--I hope you like!

I'm a Color Inspiration Newbie!

Hi all! I'm a big fan of Kristina Werner's blog http://www.kwernerdesignblog.com/ and every week she provides a Color Inspiration Challenge and I'm going to participate for the first time this week! I'll update this blog tomorrow with my card...but wanted to add Kristina's "CI32" to my blog for right now...stay tuned!

OKAY ALL---here's my card!

I used the Wondrous Gift stamp set, Red Riding Hood, Metallic Gold, Very Vanilla CS, Gold Embossing Powder, White Taffeta Ribbon and Gold cord...all from Stampin Up!

Christmas Stamp A Stack!

OMG WE had soooooo much fun at my Christmas Stamp A Stack last Thursday night! I had seasoned stampers and few beginner stampers--everyone helped each other out and we had a blast with the different techniques!

What a great group!

My next Stamp a Stack will be in January and will be a BIRTHDAY SAS--in time to cover all the b'days to celebrate throughout the year! WHOO HOOO!!!

There are a couple of other items I'd like to post here on my blog this week....so check back! My family and I are going to Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando in a week.....so looking forward to that time! I'll be posting photos of the vacation as well!

Have a Blessed, Happy Thanksgiving!

Country Living Promotion

Stampin' Up! is offering this special Holiday Stampin' Kit for only $49.95 for a limited time only!

Included in the kit are all the stamp set, chipboard, Designer Series Paper and all the ink, accessories, adhesive you need to assemble everything you see in the above photo....AND MORE!!

This is an EXCELLENT "starter kit" for those who want to make some projects for the Holidays!

Snow Flurries Christmas Card Class!

Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for that “hard-to-shop-for” person in your life? Everyone loves to give cards during the holiday season, so why not gift them with this gorgeous card portfolio with 5 coordinating cards!

Date: Thursday, Nov 13

Time: 6:30-9 pm

Cost: $25 (does not include Rub-Ons, but a Stamped Sentiment), if you'd like the Rub-Ons as seen in the photo above, class cost is $35.00

Location: My house--6107 Oakwood Trail, in the Hart Ranch Subdivision

RSVP by Sunday, November 9th

Please email me to sign up for this class: dana@keithfamily.net

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! My goody bags...

I am LOVING the Just Jawing Set...and here are a couple of pics of the goody bag toppers I made for my co-workers. Looking at the photos it looks like I got a little "sloppy" with my Dazzling Diamonds hehe

Stampin' Up! 20th Birthday Celebration!

Spend $20 and receive selected Birthday Stamp Sets at 20% off!!!

WHAT: Stampin’ Up!’s 20th Birthday

WHEN: October 1-31, 2008

RSVP: Contact me today to celebrate with Stampin’ Up! and get 20% off select stamp sets, when you spend $20 or more!

Go to my website and click on SHOP NOW to see the specials!!!

www.danakeith.stampinup.net

My first Stampin' Up! Recruit....

Is my mother!!!

I recruited her 2 weeks ago and have been so busy I forgot to post about my EXCITEMENT for having my FIRST RECRUIT!!!
My upline tells me I'll qualify for Leadership in Orlando in January because SU! almost always opens Leadership up to Supervisors too!!!

Sorry if I'm talking over everyone's head...but I'm WAY excited for this little "promotion"!

Looking forward to showing my mom the Stamping "ropes"! WHOOO HOOOO

Rescheduling the Stamp Camp!

Oy! We're moving the Stamp Camp to either Nov 8th or Nov 15th and it will now be a HOLIDAY STAMP-A-STACK with 3-D projects included!

More information to follow!!!

And I promise I'm going to start uploading some of my Stamping Creations! FANSTAMPULOUS creations that is! hehe

FALL FUN STAMP CAMP on Oct. 4th!!!

When? Saturday, October 4th 10 am-4pm

Where? Hart Ranch Clubhouse

12339 Hart Crest San Antonio, TX 78249

(In the Hart Ranch Subdivision off of DeZavala near I-10)

You will be making 5 fabulous projects (over 11 separate items!) with EXCITING NEW stamps, Designer Paper, and accessories

from the Stampin’ Up!© 2008 Fall - Winter Idea Book & Catalog.

· Purse-in-a-Box with 2 cards & envelopes
· Desktop Stationery Box with 4 notecards & envelopes
· Holiday Pocket Photo Card
· Birthday Photo/Journaling Wallet
· BONUS Project!!! (hint: it uses new ribbon & hardware!)
· Lunch, drinks and snacks included in your price!
· Demonstrations using the new SU! Big Shot die cut machine by Sizzix!!

All this for only $35!!
Please RSVP with your payment by September 24, 2008, to:

Dana Keith
210.216.4301
dana@keithfamily.net
Cash, check, or credit card (I will need to send you an invoice through paypal for credit card payments).

Dreams Du Jour Class!!!

Dreams Du Jour Class!!

Thursday, September 25th

7:00 pm

at my house: 6107 Oakwood Trail

210.216.4301

Cost = $25.00

OR

$35.00 and receive the Dreams Du Jour Stamp set to take home!!!

RSVP by Tuesday, September 16

Look at these wonderful projects you'll get to make

using our Dreams du Jour Stamp Set and our Bella Rose Designer Series Paper!!!

You MUST RSVP before Tuesday, September 16th so I have time to order supplies.

Everyone that brings a friend to the class will receive $10 credit to spend in the new

Fall/Winter Catalog!

Darth WHO!?!?!

So, this nickname is just a bit silly....and here's how I got it.

My brother, Skip (younger than me by 2 yrs), is HILARIOUS (his favorite word!), and super witty/funny. He makes me LOL constantly!
ANYWHO--one day after the new Star Wars movies were out (we're HUGE Star Wars fans!) he joked with me that if anyone he knew did anything mean to him they were then called a "Sith Lord" (aka like Darth Vadar, Darth Sidious, Darth Maul--all these guys are Sith Lords). Shortly after he shared this info with me I teased him about something...he didn't like it...and he said "okay, you're a Sith Lord now!!!" and I said "NO WAY, I'm the epitome of Love and Kindness!" and he retorted with "Then you're Darth Sunshine!" and it has totally stuck. I think it's the best nickname I've ever had and I plan to USE it ad nauseum. :)

So....my favoritest hobby in the world is Stamping...Rubber Stamping and Paper crafts to be exact and I created a blog before titled Stampin' With Dana (which sounds pretty lame btw). So in messing around with my gmail I remembered I have a darthsunshine@gmail acct and could therefore start over with my more creative nickname. So vain, I know.

Check back often...I plan to waste LOADS of time uploading to this site...starting later because I'm meeting my bestest friend for lunch in 30 minutes.

Hope I made you LOL ...or smile at least!
Dana

Changing the date for the Summer Picnic Class!

It will be Thursday, September 4th! Same location: 8902 Drayton Heights

Class time is 7 pm

$30 cost for class, and you take home the awesome projects, all the instructions, and the Designer Series Paper Pack and roll of coordinating ribbon to make more!

Summer Picnic Class on August 27th!

Summer Picnic/Tart & Tangy Class

Wednesday, August 27th at 7 pm

(at my friend Kimberly's house)

8902 Drayton Heights

You must RSVP by Tuesday, August 19th so I have time to order supplies!

RSVP to me at dana@keithfamily.net or call me 210.216.4301

Hope you can come!!

Stampin' Up! Convention update!!!

OH MY GOSH!!! I had soooo much fun at Stampin' Up!'s convention in Salt Lake City last week! I got home on Sunday and had to take a nap! hehe

Here's a photo of our group on the last day of convention!

(I'm in the back row-3rd from the right).
I'll post more stuff in a bit--I'm having a OPEN HOUSE for the new catty release on August 11th! More details to come...

Bali Breeze Stamp Class

Be prepared for any occasion with this stunning collection of 12 all-occasion cards in a custom-designed box. This card set makes a perfect gift for the person who has everything, or simply keep it on hand for yourself!

Date: August 14

Time: 6:30 pm

Cost: $25.00

Location: 6107 Oakwood Trail

Please email me to sign up for this class: dana@keithfamily.net

Me, me, ME, that's enough about ME...let's talk about YOU...What do you think about me? -Bette Midler (from the movie "Beaches")

1. What time did you get up this morning? alarm went off at 5 am (wishful thinking)-got out of bed at 6 am
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw at the movies? Hancock
4. What is your favorite TV show? Stargate SG-1, Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Coffee (with LOTS of cream/Splenda)
6. What is your middle name? Marie
7. What food do you dislike? Anchovies, green bell peppers
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? David Crowder Band-Remedy and MADONNA's Hard Candy
9. What kind of car do you drive? 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring Edition
10. Favorite sandwich? Toasted Tuna w/Provolone from Subway
11. What characteristics do you despise? Lying
12. Favorite item of clothing? Khaki capri's
13. If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go? Scotland--with a side trip to France :)
14. What color is your bathroom? Barely Banana
15. Favorite brand of clothing? Old Navy and Chico's
16. Where would you retire? Anywhere with my hubby. I've moved a bunch in my lifetime (Navy Brat) and really could settle in anywhere. But, if I HAD to choose...a house on the beach would be perfect :)
17. Most memorable birthday? 35th--felt that was a big milestone...looking forward to 40 (2 more yrs)! WHOO HOO
18. Favorite Sport to watch? Tennis
19. Favorite saying? "Do or do not, there is no try" -Yoda
20. When is your birthday? September 27, 1970
21. Are you a morning person or a night person? Morning
22. How many people live in your house? 5 and a Bichon Frise named Chibi
23. Pets? LOL at previous question! Our super cute little Bichon who thinks she's a cat! WE LOVE HER!!
24. What did you want to be when you were little? an actress--I still kind of am LOL!
25. Where are you today? Work--until 3 pm
26. What is your favorite candy? Nerds Rope, and Reese's PB Cups
27. What is your favorite flower? Hibiscus
28. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Stampin' UP! CONVENTION! July 29th!
29. What are you listening to right now? My co-workers laughing.
30. What was the last thing you ate? Pizza Hut Supreme Pizza
31. Do you believe in Angels? Absolutely
32. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Totally Purple
33. What is your pet peeve? Arrogance
34. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My oldest daugher-Maddie
35. Favorite soft drink? Diet Coke with Splenda, then Cherry Coke Zero
36. Favorite restaurant? Texas Roadhouse
37. Hair Color? Dark blonde
38. Siblings? one younger brother-Skip--lives in San Diego and is AMAZING
39. Hugs or kisses? Hug, then kiss--repeat as necessary
40. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate...DUH
41. What is under your bed? Rubbermaid tote with wrapping paper
42. Who is the friend you've had longest? Lisa and Connie--since 8th grade
43. What did you do last night? Watched a couple episodes of Stargate SG-1 and then fell asleep watching my hubby play Metal Gear Solid 4 on the PS3
44. Favorite smells? Hawaiian Tropic sunblock, fresh cut grass, the beach, coconut.
45 What are you afraid of? Snakes, scorpions
46. How many keys on your key ring? 2
47. How many years at your current job? 1 yr as an RN, 14 yrs as a mommy
48. How many towns have you lived in? 9
49. Do you make friends easily? Yes--I'm the boisterous, outgoing one ;)

Stampin' With Dana!

Welcome to my blog! So glad you came to visit!

Now that I'm back into Stampin' UP! This site will be my HQ for sharing ideas and projects related to my OBSESSION of rubber stamping!