Stampin' Up! 'e' scape special!

Hello,

Stampin' Up! is offering a discount special. If you would like to take advantage of this special let me know and I can place an order for you.

Put down the phone, turn off the computer, and break free from the 'e'!
Remember when you got letters in your mailbox instead of your inbox? On June 25, 2008, Stampin' Up! is taking the day to unplug and unwind, and reconnect on a personal level with friends and loved ones through handmade cards. And we invite you to eScape with us throughout the month of June!
Reconnect with your "wireless network" by hosting one of your own 'e' scape events and spend the day making cards to send to your family and friends with a special note telling them how special they are to you.! Take advantage of the 25 percent discount on select items in the eScape bundle to help you create that special message from the heart.
eScape Bundle (item 113700):
Circle of Friendship stamp set p. 143 $17.95
Love Notes assortment p. 167 $8.95
Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad p. 165 $5.25
Very Vanilla 5/8" grosgrain ribbon p. 191 $7.95
Total (non-bundled) $40.10
eScape Bundle price $30.00

Bundle price expires June 30, 2008

Blessings, Diane

Clear Cards Class Projects

Hello,
These are so cool to make. Did you ever think of making a card that start with a clear base? There are so many things you can do with them. You can stamp on them, use alcohol inks to color with, use your embossing folders to emboss, add silk and paper flowers as accents and so much more. Here are some cards I have planned for my Clear Cards class. Looks like am I switching some class dates around so this class will be Thursday, June 19th at 7:00 pm at Diane's Place. Class fee $15.00. See calendar for supplies list. Class will also be on June 28th at 10:30 am at Pinecone Press. Class fee $17.00.
Hope you can join the fun and learn several ways to decorate a clear card.
Blessings, Diane

Father's Day Card Class

Hello,
I finally have some great cards for the Father's Day card class. If you don't have a Father to give a card to you can still enjoy giving them to someone for their birthday or just because. I will have a variety of greetings you can choose to finish your can with.
Classs date is: Thursday, June 5th at 7:00 pm at Diane's Place. Class fee is $15.00
Class will be also available to take on June 11th at 10:00 am at Pinecone Press. Class fee is $17.00. See calendar for supplies to bring.
The pictures really don't do the pictures justice. I need a much better editing program on my computer than I have.
Blessings, Diane

Sunflower Purse Album Class

Hello,
Come and learn how to make these fun Purse Albums. These albums are made differently than the ones made with the Carousel Notes. Notice that you can make your album with a White background using the Pinecone Press Flap Album or a wonderful Chocolate background using Stampin' UP! Chocolate Chip cardstock. Yummy Chocolate!! oh, but this is paper not candy. These make great gifts to give, or for your own personal use. Decorate with any paper design you choose and you can change the look. Think of giving as Bridemaids gifts with pics of the wedding, Mothers Day gift filled with kids or grandkids photos, Friendship album.
Classes are at my home on Thursday, May 29th at 7:00 pm. Class fee: $15.00. Class will be offered again on Saturday May 31st at 10:30 am. Class fee: $15.00.
Please contact me by phone or e-mail to let me know if you will attend either class so I can prepare a packet for you. See calendar for more details.
Blessings, Diane

Carousel Notes & Afternoon Tea Purse Album

Hello,
I love the Stampin' Up! Afternoon Tea designer papers. I put together the Carousel Notes and the Afternoon Tea papers and created these fun to make purse albums. I combined the "Live Your Dream" stamp set to complete the project. If you would like to purchase the Carousel Notes, the Afternoon Tea papers and the Live Your Dream stamp set, you can still purchase them until June 30th. Stampin' Up! has extended the time you can make a purchase from the Mini All Occasions catalog for one more month. Let me know if I can put an order in for you.
Blessings, Diane

New Classes Coming!!!

Hello,

I have a few new classes planned. Check the calendar for information. I will be having the Designer Purse Bag class. A Mother's Day card class. A new Purse Flap Album I designed. Pictures coming soon. Come to my Open House stamping on Thursday to see a sample. It is so cute. I have more classes in the works. I sure wish there were more hours and days so I could do them all.

Blessings, Diane

Open House -Thursday night

Hi ladies,

I had my Open House stamping last night. Only a few showed up but we had a great time. Someone brought some tools they had bought and no clue how to use them. I showed her how and now she is excited to know what to do with her tools. Everyone was busy using my Cuttlebug, checking out a new project I designed, sharing ideas on they projects they were working. There was still hardly a dent made into the amount of scraps I have. I think I could do this for a year and still have scraps to be used. We had some very interesting conversation about Thursday's Oprah show. Who knew that a man could be pregnant. Yes I said a man be pregnant. Well, if you watched enough of the show you were informed that the person had at one time been a woman and had undergone the transformation be become a man.
Anyone who missed out I hope to see you next week.
Lupe, everyone asked where you were. They were looking forward to you demoing a card.
Maybe next week.

Blessings, Diane

Spring Flap Album Class

Hello,

See photo below a little for project sample. I will be teaching this project at Pinecone Press on April 19th at 1:30. Cost is $20.00. Class will also be at Diane's Place. Date to be set soon. Watch calendar for details. You will complete the entire Spring Flap Album in class. It is a wonderful and easy project. When you have picture of a small event this is a great size. Perfect size for gift giving. Make one for Mother's Day and fill with your children's photos for Grandma.

Designer Purse Bag and matching 3 x 3 Note Cards Class

Hello,

I love this paper. The pictures do not do the project justice. I had a wonderful time making these cards and the purse bag.
I will be teaching a class for this project at Pinecone Press - April 19th at 10:30 am and April 21st at 10:00 am. Cost is $20.00. You will complete a Designer Purse Bag and 12 matching 3 x 3 note cards. You will need to register for class in advance. I will have this class at Diane's Place also. Thursday, May 1, 2008 7:00p-9:00p Class Fee: $20. See calendar for more details and supply list.
Blessings, Diane

Purse Bag with matching 3 x 3 cards

Hello,

Here is a sample of a project I am working on for the Chamber of Commerce event I have been asked to attend. I will be making a variety of items to sell as Mother's Day gifts. When I know more details of the event I will send you an invite. Won't these be so very cute. I will also be having a class on this project. Let me know what you think. If you read my posts you will see I have a variety of class projects in the works. Come back and check the calendar for updates.
Blessings, Diane

Disney Vacation Album

Hello,

Here is my finally finished project. Sorry no pictures to put inside my album yet. I used a great pocket die at work to make the pocket pages. The frames are also cut out from a die. The stickers are from Pinecone Press. The papers are also from Pinecone Press. I just love them. I plan to have a class for this project soon. I think the pockets are great for keeping tickets, receipts and extra photos you can pull out to look at. What do you think??

"Diane's Place" Stamping

Hello,

Classes at Michael's end in just two weeks. You have all shared that you want to continue getting together to stamp and be creative.
I will be having Open House stamping on Thursday nights at "Diane's Place". I have several events to prepare for and several projects to make in the next few weeks. I need to for my own sanity reduce something in my life. So, I have decided instead of planning projects for Thursday's for a short time I want you to come to my place and continue to stamp, be creative and make projects. Those that attended my recent Open House had a great time. Please see the calendar for more details and other classes coming up.

Blessings, Diane

Spring Flap Album

Hello,
Here is a cute flap album I finished. I used the new Bloomin' paper from Pinecone Press. Are they just not colorful. I have this flower version and also have a guy version. I will be planning a class for this project soon. Let me know what you think.
Enjoy! Blessings, Diane

Super Saturday Stamping Gathering

Hello Stampers,

You are invited to my Super Saturday Stamping Gathering. I have a refreshed stamping area at my home. I also have a huge inventory of unused class projects and cardstock scraps. I would like to invite you to come and spend a couple of hours or more stamping and making cards. Just have a fun time being creative. Don't be intimidated thinking you cannot create a card on your own. This is the perfect opportunity as I will be here to help you. I will also have samples you can copy and tons of project ideas on my computer to inspire you.
I will have available ink pads, rubber stamps, my Cuttlebug, cardstock scraps for layering, and card kits. Just bring your own cardstock for your card base, adhesive, embellishments, paper cutter and anything else you may want to finish your project with. Feel free to bring your own refreshements if you would like.
I will also have stamp sets available for sale.

Location: Diane Beckman
11232 Cresson st. Norwalk
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2008
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Open House Style ( Come and go as you please)
Cost: $5.00 Make as many projects as you want.
Supplies to bring: Cardstock for your card base, adhesive, embellishments, paper cutter and anything else you may want to finish your project with.
So I can set up enough work stations
Please RSVP - (562) 484-9996

Hourly door prizes will be given.

Michaels class program being discontinued!

Hello everyone,

I have been informed today that the Michaels class program is being discontinued as of April 1, 2008. I am so very sad to hear of this news. I am currently checking into other options for classes. I have posted a Poll that I would like you to take time to answer a few questions to help me with planning and locating a new place for us to continue classes.
I appreciated your support.
If you have any comments to direct to Michaels about the class program you will need to contact the corporate office not the store. The stores did not have any input into the decision making process.

Blessings, Diane