Preview of coming attractions in Stamping Videos

Thought I would show you a few cards that are coming up in some of our There's A Card Thursday Videos in the next few weeks.

Happy Easter

Today is Easter, a great day.  I hope you find what ever you have been seeking.  Love is strong and is shown on Easter.

Video Making Today

Made a few videos today.   Now the big job of editing them.  I did miss my camera person as Miegan was busy with friends. Today was Kayla's first day of working and then she went out with friends to bowl.  Waiting patiently so I can hear all about her first day on the job. Hope she gets home soon.  I am tired.  

Stampin' Up's New This and That Bundle

OK today when we got home the UPS man was just delivering the new Epic Day This and That Bundle.  Meigan took a video of the grand opening.  Here it is.  Would you like a class on this bundle?  Just comment if you do.

Home and This and That

Kayla and I just got home.  She is napping and I should be also, but UPS was just pulling up when we got here and I now have my New This and That Bundle from Stampin' Up!. It is a smash book and I will be doing a video as I open it.  So check back to see what it is and what you get.  I may have a nap before I post it.

There's A Card Thursday

Great Card Bright for hopefully some Spring.



Happy Stamping

Register to win a trip to San Diego

Have you registered to win the San Diego trip from Stampin' Up!  Remember to do it. you  can do it here http://bit.ly/X2eQI2 Well no don't do it because I really want to win it and the less that sign up the better chance I have to win.

Stampin' Up! extends Recruiting Special

Until March 31 Stampin' Up! is Continuing the special if you join my Stampin' Up! team.  You will receive $156.50 worth of Stampin' Up! merchandise for $99. You will also be able to see the new catalog before any customers. It is a great deal.  Just go sign up now at http://marytrautner.stampinup.net and click Join the Fun.

Another Snowy day

Kayla and I are heading to the movies and to explore Christianburg.  It may only take an hour or two.  We are going to see OZ.  The snow is still going and it is still cold.  Kayla is thinking that this is a pretty bad Spring break and she should be in some place warm and sunny.  It will be another early day tomorrow as we leave the airport about 4:30 AM.  I hope to get in for a nap tomorrow but who knows.

Day in Blacksburg

Started early for the Orientation session. gave a lot of information about Virginia Tech.  Was nice.  Weather was a little not so nice.  We had flurries and cold.  Not as cold as Cheyenne and not as windy or I thought, though locals said it was windy, 25 miles per hour just a slight breeze.  After the Orientation we had about 1 15  before we headed over to the Engineering School talk so went to Financial Aid.  They were very helpful.  Then to Engineering was a great talk and told all about the different engineering opportunities.  We then went to one of the cafeterias and eat at Qdoba.  Sure was a different experience than my cafeteria days.  Went on a walking tour of campus. Only took about an hour and we took a few tours of some buildings.  Looked at a dorm room, looked like mine.  Then went back to hotel and took a nap.  Woke up and we toured the town of Blacksburg about 10 minutes by car and we got lost. I like the small community but Kayla wants a little bigger area. More hunting.

Tips & Techniques Tuesday March 26

Water Coloring for Tips and Techniques Tuesday.  Isn't it great, I love water coloring.



Happy Stamping.

Made it to Blacksburg

We are in the hotel and it is 1235 here we have to get up at 6:30 so I know where we are going in the morning.  Of course on the map it is a right then a right .9 miles then a right I can't get lost can I?

Our plane was late leaving Atlanta and so it was late getting here.  Was dark driving so didn't see much of anything but trucks coming in. Really looking forward to exploring this new part of the country.

Well heading to bed.  Good night everyone.

Happy Stamping

kayla and DIA

we are now sitting in atlanta airport  waiting for our plane .  This is not the only excitement as we were going through security at DIA they pulled Kayla's jacket andc wanted to know who's it was kayla came through security and the wanted to know why she had an exacto knife in it  She forgot to take her art knife out the took the blade off and gave her the handle back  such a close call 

Stampin' Up! Fabric Frenzy Starts Today

Just to remind you if you love fabric that the 50% off sale starts today.

Page	Item	Description	Discount	Retail Price	Sale Price
170	126892	Essentials Designer Fabric	50%	$      29.95	$    14.98
171	126893	Floral District Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	126894	Comfort Café Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	125411	Summer Smooches Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	125412	Twitterpated Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	122337	Timeless Portrait Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	122336	Beau Chateau Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	124066	Spice Cake Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
171	122335	Flirtatious Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
6*	129308	Tea for Two Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
13*	129307	More Amore Fabric	50%	$        9.95	$      4.98
*2013 Spring Catalog

I am all packed now Kayla needs to

OK sharing a suitcase with Meigan was OK. At least we could find everything and it was neat.  Well Kayla and I are heading to Blacksburg VA to visit Virginia Tech and we have decided to share a suitcase.  Of course she wanted the suitcase all to herself but I thought we could fit into one large case, we shall see. I am packed and have about a 1/3 of the suitcase.  She said that she has to bring all her homework books since she hasn't done homework in the last 3 days and has a bunch to do on the trip.  I am looking forward to the trip (except for the suitcase portion of it).  Never been to Blacksburg and here it is very nice.  I did check the weather hoping that we would have some warm weather but no.  Monday and Tuesday they are calling for snow.  So we leave just as the snow leaves and arrive there with the snow.  I hope we have at least one nice day.  I intend to do some walking around campus.

I will post some photos and videos while we are there.  I hope Kayla and I both survive and one of us doesn't end up in the hospital or jail.

Check back for nightly updates.

This and That and Free Give Away Want to go to San Diego

Now is the time to order This and That

Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So we're happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That debuts in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but we're giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now. And through April 30, you can get a special bundle with all five products for 15 percent off! Learn more.

New Faces
Our This and That line, which we'll be adding to upcoming catalogs, is perfect for creative women and even people who have never stamped before (gasp!).

Register for a free Trip Giveaway on Facebook
To help you find some of these beautiful new ideas to put into This and That, we're having a contest on Facebook to win a free trip for two to San Diego.* Enter to Win

Here is also all the information I have on This and That.

Fabric Frenzy Coming March 25

GET READY! OUR SPRING FABRIC FRENZY STARTS MONDAY!

March 22, 2013

Seamstress or not--you'll love using our high quality Designer Fabric--especially at 50 percent off!

Our Designer Fabric is designed to coordinate with Stampin' Up! inks, paper, and other accessories, and is perfect for adding a stylish touch to traditional paper projects. Available in an extra-wide fat quarters (18" x 26"). Use it for quilting, clothing, home décor, and more!

The sale starts Monday, jump into the spring Fabric Frenzy!

• Promotion dates: Monday, March 25-Sunday, March 31, 2013
• Discounted fabric is available on all order types (customer, demonstrator, workshop order, and online orders)
• No minimum purchase required to receive the discount
• All items are limited quantity at the discounted price; the discount will be removed once the limit is reached.

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
170	126892	Essentials Designer Fabric	$29.95	$14.98
171	126983	Floral District Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	126894	Comfort Café Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	125411	Summer Smooches Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	125412	Twitterpated Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122337	Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122336	Beau Chateau Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	124066	Spice Cake Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122335	Flirtatious Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
6*	129308	Tea for Two Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
13*	129307	More Amore Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98

Last Day to order for Sale-A-Bration

Just a quick little reminder that it is the last day to order for Sale-A-Bration.    Also now it a great time to join Stampin' Up! for $99 you get $156.50 worth of Merchandise that you choose.

Have a happy stamping day.

Swimming and the Prom Dress the Story of Today

Meigan had another swim meet today.  She was in the 100 and 50 meter free style and the Freestyle relay.  She did well in the 50 and took over 3 seconds off her time.  She also swam the first time for the 100 meter and boy you could see she was tired but she kept right on doing it and came in at 1:40.

Here Meigan is getting ready to go on the 100 Meter Free style.

And there she goes.  Got a great start.

Here she is in the First turn

Even though she is tired she is still going strong.  I love how she never quits.

Then Kayla hasn't been feeling well lately and has just started feeling better.  She went to the meet with us and enjoyed herself.  When we came home she tried on her Prom Dress and I really wanted to cry she was so beautiful.

 I am really proud of both of my girls today.

There's a Card Thursday for March 21, 2013 Easter Card

With Easter Coming up thought I would do a video on an Easter Card.  This uses Stampin' Up! Praying hands.  Hope you like it.

This and That Coming on March 23 New Product Line Stampin Up

Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So we're happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That will debut in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but we're giving you and everybody else the chance to get it now.

• We're introducing the line with these five products, but we'll be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in May and in the new catalog, but we're only offering the discounted bundled until April 30).
• You can place orders at http://marytrautner.stampinup.net
• You  can get as many This and That products or bundles as you want.
• You can buy the This and That products separately. But why would you do that when you can get all five together and save 15 percent? 

I am considering this my new junk purse  and it will be organized.  How great.

Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$10.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$5.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$4.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$4.95
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$32.08 15% Off Retail Value!

What a day.

OK today was a busy day.  Dropped Kayla off at school and she was not feeling good, so was expecting a call.  Went to my exercise class and really worked hard today. Had my Techniques class and did  Triple Layer Stamping

It was fun and we made a bunch of cards. I will get some pictures up in a few days.

Then just as we were breaking up Kayla called to come pick her up.  Rushed to get her and then back home to throw the chicken in the crock pot and then back to school because she forgot her computer and needed it for homework.  Kayla slept most of the afternoon.  Her prom dress was delivered so had to take care of that.  Then I had a webinar to attend and files to get ready for me Finance Council meeting this evening.  Pick up Meigan from swim practice race home so she can change and get to symphony then I had to go to my finance meeting and then home to eat supper around 9 PM. Boy was it a a busy day.

What did you do today?

Reminder Basic Stamping Class

Just a reminder about the Basic Stamping Class I still have room.  Please call or e-mail if you would like to attend.
Basic Stamp Class Friday March 22 7 – 9 PM. This class will teach you the basics of stamping.  We will discuss and learn about ink, card stock and stamps.  We will do some basic techniques and projects.  Cost is $20

Tips & techniques Tuesday March 19 2013 Water coloring your handmade cards

Today on Tips & Techniques Tuesday we will be showing you how to water color using three mediums - Ink Pad, Water Color Crayons and Water Color Pencils.




Hope you enjoy it and if you do please follow me.

WOW My Digital studio is Dropping price

Take a look at this.

If you have been putting off getting My Digital Studio you shouldn't any more.  Price is now $19.95.

1. We’re changing the name of the software to MDS. Now, you might be asking yourself, didn’t it just change to MDS 2 last year? Yep, it sure did.
2. We’re lowering the price! What has been known as MDS 2+ is now $19.95 US/$24.95 CAN and will be called . . . yes, you guessed it, MDS. It’s the same great software and content at a fantastic new price.
3. Coming soon: all of you who have been holding onto the original My Digital Studio software will be able to upgrade for FREE. We’ll let you know as soon as it is available. (Can we get a woot, woot?)

A few other things to know.

Other stuff you may want to know:

• We will still offer a free 30-day trial version of the MDS software for anyone who had not previously tried the MDS 2 Trial.
• The original My Digital Studio software (not the product line) is going away, including support for it. The free upgrade will be available soon!  
• MDS 2 (the software that didn’t have much content) is going away.
• You can still get the software on a disc (item 130647) or as a download (item 130646). Just keep in mind the disc will say MDS 2+ on it because it will take us awhile to switch everything out.

Share your excitement below. (Virtual high-fives all around.)

We understand that when a price changes after you have made a recent purchase it can be frustrating. If you purchased the software at the old price from March 1 to March 17, 2013, the following will be added to your Download Manager by Wednesday, March 20:

MDS 2+ or MDS 2

• Up To Date Planner Template (item133271, retail value $14.95 US/$18.50 CAN)
• Hello There Kit (item 133374, retail value $9.95 US/$12.50 CAN)
• Everyday Woodcuts Embellishments  (item 132191, retail value $5.95 US/$7.95 CAN)

MDS Upgrade

• Hello There Kit  (item 133374, retail value $9.95 US/$12.50 CAN)

Only four more days for Sale-A-Bration

Only four more days to get your free gift with a $50 order.
You can see the brochure here.
http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/flash/en-US/2013_SAB_2kt93k/20130122_SAB_en-US2.pdf#zoom=200,0,0

Go shopping here

How about join.  Now is the best time of year to join my Stampin' Up! team.

For just $99. (and no shipping costs) you will receive $156.50 worth of product. Anything you want, want that Big Shot get it now and still have over $50 worth of product to get all those Impression Folders you wanted; Want those new Stamp pads you can get three color families for the price of two; Love My Digital Studio, you can get that plus a load of new downloads, all for $99.

Just click to get all information to join my Team.

Have questions about joining?  Here are a few frequently asked questions and answers.

1. Do I have to sell anything?  No you do not, you can join just for the 20% discount and be your only customer.

2. Do I have to host workshop?  No you do not.

3.  What do I have to do to stay active and receive the 20% discount? $300 is all it takes to stay active a quarter.  You will have to sell or buy that much by 6-30-13 to remain active.

4. What else do I get as a Demonstrator? Within 45 days of signing your first order of over $150 you will receive 30% off, after that you will receive 20% off all orders. You will be able to order new products before anyone else.  You get great ideas and a private discussion group filled with other demonstrators who have great ideas, post photos and videos. You will receive Stampin' Success Stampin' Up!s magazine for Demonstrators that comes out every 2 months and is full of ideas, projects and great articles. 

This is the time to get a great deal so think about joining my team.

Easter Card Class and Change in Christmas card Class

I just added a new class for this Wednesday Morning March 20th 10:00 AM to Noon it will be an Easter Card Class and it will be a quick class.  You will do two card for $5.00.

I also have to change a class.  The Christmas card Class scheduled for Sunday April 7 will move to Sunday April 14.  The Tuesday April 9th Class will remain the same.

If you would like to come to the Wednesday Easter Card Class please give me a call.

Easter Cards

Here are two Easter Cards I made this evening.  Would you like to come to an Easter Card Class on Wednesday?  Let me know.

Swimming is the name of the game for Meigan

Meigan is our adventurer.  She likes to try new things.  You would never know it as she hates change and must know what is happening every second before it happens or she gets upset, but she will try anything to eat and now she is trying different sports.

You know she loves her Viola and that is the highlight of her day is to practice.  She loves her dance.  She has now found a new love.  In 5th and 6th grade she tried basketball and volley ball. this year in 7th grade she was on the volleyball team which she enjoyed and was pretty good at.  But she is now beaming every day at 4:30 when I pick her up from swim practice.  She took a few swim lessons when she was young nothing more than we were confident she wouldn't drown at birthday parties, nothing serious.  Well she wanted a winter sport but didn't want to do basketball or track.  So in came swimming, never been swimming for competition or even laps.  Doesn't know all the strokes but she is now a fish and loves it.  She competes in 50 yard free style and 50 yard backstroke along with a 200 freestyle relay.  Yesterday was her second meet and she dropped 2 seconds off her freestyle and I never seen her smile so big.  I think this will be her sport.

Spring is in the Air. Sneak Peek Stamp Set

 Get your first peek at the 2013-2014 annual catalog with this stamp set.  A Round Array.

You can buy it now in a bundle with the coordinating 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch for 15% off at $23.95 or purchase it alone for $14.95.  I am going to use it for some magnets and bottle cap jewelry. Click the on line shopping button and choose me as your Demonstrator.  

There's a Card Thursday for March 14 One Sheet Wonder Cards

This week we will take the One Sheet Wonder we did in Tips & Techniques Tuesday and make cards from that. You will see how to make 8 cards really fast.





Happy Stamping

Do you love Webisodes Here is a COOL one

Don't you just love the new clothes.  How much fun.

Big news Today

My Daughter Kayla has a job.  She will be working at Target in Cheyenne. She has been trying to get a job but also scared, said she couldn't do a job and keep her grades up. I think she was just scared she was not going to be able to get a job and all the new things that come with a job.  When she came out and said she got it she was beaming and so proud of herself.  Way to go Kayla.  Welcome to the World.

Tips & Techniques Tuesday One Sheet Wonder 3-12-13

Well today on Tips and Techniques Tuesday we will be doing a One Sheet Wonder.

This is where you decorate one sheet of neutral card stock and then use that sheet to make numerous cards.

Here is the Video.  All the Stampin' Up Items can be purchsed from my website http://marytrautner.stampinup.net or just click on the shop button on the right.



Here is the Template for this One Sheet Wonder

Happy Stamping.

Sneak Peek at April Technique Class

This is the card we will be doing for the April Technique's Class.  We will be doing a quit card.

Sign up for the Class today.

April Techniques Class will be Sunday April 21 1:30 to 3:30 or Tuesday April 23 10:00 AM to Noon. We will be doing a project or advance card Technique.   After we do the technique you will be able to create some cards using these techniques.  Cost is $15, free with a $30 order.  Please call or email to reserve your spot by April, 17,2013.  If you would like a kit mailed to you please e-mail me your order and mail a check to me by April 17 2013

My Paper Pumpkin Sunday Last day to sign up for the first month

Just a reminder that Sunday March 10th is the last day to sign up for My paper Pumpkin if you would like to get in on the first month. Head over to http://www.mypaperpumpkin.com Register and make sure that you put down Mary Trautner for your Demonstrator.

Hurry to make sure you don't miss any months.

In the First Kit you will receive enough to make four of these cards

Meigan and I had a great time making these cards. Fun and fast.

Stamping Party Friday March 15

I am having a Stamping Party and you are invited.

When: Friday March 15, 2013 at 7 PM

Where: 7127 Legacy Pkwy Cheyenne

RSVP: By March 12

Phone: 307 778-6102 E-mail: nuhddad@gmail.com

If you are unable to come but would like to place an order you can do so at http://marytrautner.stampinup.com

Enter Hostess Code; XEGZ7BB9 or e-mail or call me.

Final order for Party will go in March 19.

Happy Stamping

There's A Card Thursday is here for March 7 2013

Since March 10th is the last day to sign up for this Months My Paper Pumpkin  thought I would show you what you get and what you can make.



So head over to Http://www.mypaperpumpkin.com and sign up for the kit this month.

Basic Stamp Class Coming Register Now

Have you ever wondered about some of the basics of Stamping?  Do you love to see great handmade cards but think you could never do it?  Well now is the time to learn all about stamping.
My Basic Stamping Class is coming up.

Basic Stamp Class Friday March 22 7 – 9 PM. This class will teach you the basics of stamping.  We will discuss and learn about ink, card stock and stamps.  We will do some basic techniques and projects.  Cost is $20 Please call or e-mail to reserve your spot by March 18. 

Announcing new Stampin' Up! Product

ANNOUNCING OUR NEWEST PRODUCT LINE: THIS AND THAT

March 5, 2013

Your life is: Awesome. Quirky. Exciting. Perfectly messy. And happening really fast. So we're happy to introduce our newest product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go. This and That debuts in the 2013-2014 annual catalog, but we're giving you and everybody else the chance to get it starting March 23. And through April 30, you can get a special bundle with all five products for 15 percent off! Watch for more information on March 23!

My Paper Pumpkin First month coming soon

Hey there,

Time is running out and you don't want to miss out on the action. Don't forget to sign up for My Paper Pumpkin before March 10 so you won't miss out on any of the kits. (They are all really cool!) Remember, the kits are only available for a month at a time; go to www.mypaperpumpkin.com to sign up.

Don't be the one that misses out.

P.S. My Try it kit will be available in the next couple of weeks! I promise to let you know the moment you can get it.

P.P.S Don't keep me a secret-let everyone in on the fun!

Tips & Techniques Tuesday for March 5 The Shamrock

Brenda Quintana developed this Techniques to make a Shamrock from Card Stock.  It is a great 3-D paper crafting project with some stamping.  Thank You Brenda.  Her instructions can be found at http://qbeesquest.blogspot.com/ I hope I did it justice.



Happy Stamping.

It was a water color Day

I did a few Water Color Cards today.  One for my Daughter Kayla who is a Dr Who fan.

Water coloring is so relaxing.