Thank You

Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and cards this past month and a half.  You have truly blessed me.  Thank you.  I am still not quite up to speed on getting back to normal after my dad passing and will most likely hold off on classes until next year.  I am spending a lot of time with my mom and plan on traveling with her down to see my older sister this month.  I appreciate so much your understanding. 

Right now there are some specials going on that you might want to know about.
~During October, hostesses will earn $25 extra hostess dollars when you host a $250+ party.  To continue the celebration of Stampin’ Up!’s 25th anniversary, they are offering an extra $25 hostess dollars on a $250 party (includes hostess workshops, customer orders or online hostess parties).  That means, you can earn $65 in free products (instead of the standard $40).  Yay!

 ~For 2 weeks only you can join Stampin' Up! for $25.  This offer is only good October 7-21.

• This offer is only good for two weeks, so take advantage of it right away!
• During this offer, only the special $25 starter kit will be available; the regular $99  starter kit will not be available. The $25 Starter Kit includes
  • $26.95 worth of Stampin' Up! product (it must be more than $25, but not more than $26.95 before tax)
  • Business pack which includes
    • A box of annual catalogs
    • A package of the current seasonal catalog
    • Getting Started DVD
    • Starter Kit Business Brick
    • Customer postcards

If you are interested in joining you can do so at my website here.  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/debradaam/  Then click on the Join the Fun on the far right.  Or call or email any questions you may have.

A Tribute

The words written in the link below are by my daughter Erin.  A beautiful tribute about my dad and his home going that is truly beautiful.  Erin put into words what the rest of us could not express.

When Men Cry

My Dad

Sunday, August 18th, my dad passed away.  Things are quite busy right now.  I have decided to take a break from holding classes for awhile.  If you need anything you can still order, call or stamp with me.

My dad

My dad, Will M. Davis is in his final days.  He is a great husband, father, grandfather.  He is a great man of God that loves the Lord God Almighty, his wife, his family and the world. 

2Peter 3:9 ~ The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

Stamp Club Sign-Up

It is time for Club Sign-Up!  The summer is flying and we have been working on the house.   I really thought I was going to have a class or two this summer and it just never happened. 

Club/Class will be the 3rd Tuesday of each month.  We will take December off.  The first club date will be Tuesday, September 17th at 6:30pm.  If there is interest in a morning Club/Class, that will be the 3rd Thursday at 9:30am.  Club/Class each month is FREE.  Class includes at least 2 projects.  Non club members may attend for a fee of $15.

If there is a group of you and some friends that would like a different night, that could be arranged.
In order to have a club I need at least 6 members.  Email me before September 1 if you would like to be in the Stamp Club.  Please read the Stamp Club Commitment below.  Once sign up is complete I will place you in a month to be hostess.  This is done very scientifically.  Jaclyn draws names out of a container.  Ta-da!
The Stamp Club commitment is as follows.

Stamp club members will attend my monthly class for FREE ($15 value per month).  This class will usually be held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at my house.  It will usually be 2 projects.  If projects are cards, envelopes will be included.  Each member will place an order (minimum of $25 before shipping and tax) each month.  To be fair to all, once you start Club you commit to, at a very minimum, place your monthly orders until the end of the club.  Club will run 6-10 months depending on how many people decide to join.  Here is what everyone needs to do:

1.  Place your order:  Minimum order each month is $25 (before shipping and tax).  Please be prepared to pay for your order by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard at the Monthly Class or any day before.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  You will each be a hostess and get Hostess Benefits one month.

2.  Bring basic supplies.  Please bring with you each time the following:
Catalog (You will receive one FREE), adhesive.  I will try and let you know other items each class that we might need.

3.  Attending the class.  You must RSVP by phone or e-mail each month for class.  I ask that you please let me know either way.  If you are not attending class you MUST drop off your order BEFORE the class meeting!!!  If you do not get your order in and I am unable to reach you that evening, I will order packages of assorted card stock for you.  You will then need to pay in 3 days.

4.  Be the Hostess!  When you are the hostess you will provide the dessert, beverage and paper goods for the meeting.  You also have the option of bringing in outside orders to boost your Hostess Benefits.  You will get a minimum of $25 in FREE merchandise...or more depending on your total orders.

5.  Have FUN stamping and learning new techniques and ideas. 

NOTE:  You are always encouraged to sign up friends for our Monthly Class.  The fee for non-club members is $15 each session.

I am looking forward to Club starting back up and having fun stamping!

Raspberries and Pie

The other day I found these on the front porch.  They are from Jack's brother Gordon.  He grows them in his backyard.  I love raspberries.  I love blueberries even more.  And pie.  Do you love pie?  I love pie.  I decided to make a raspberry blueberry pie. 

I have made pies all my adult life.  In making the crust I have always used shortening.  I (there are a lot of I's in this post) decided to make this crust with butter.  Holy cow!  I will most likely never make pie crust with shortening ever again.  Ever.  Here is the pie before I put the top crust on.  I have flipped this picture 3 times.  It keeps rotating and won't stay put.  But look at that lovely fruit!

Here it is ready for the oven.  Do you see the left over crust?

Pie crust cookies!  Now I have made pie crust cookies in the past, but never with butter as part of the crust!

You want some, don't you?  They are so good.

Here is the pie!  Seriously, why have I not made pie crust with butter before?

Okay, next post will be back to stamping.  Promise.  I am slowly getting caught back up with that.

Have a great day!

Debra

34 Years

Today is my 34th wedding anniversary.  I am married to my love.  And I am truly grateful that God placed this wonderful man into my life. 

 This is the card that I made for him.  I used Crisp Cantaloupe because it was the color we had in the wedding.  I wanted to mix different textures showing gentle and rough, feminine and masculine and the bringing together of both. 

Have a great day!

Debra

Recipe:

Sets:  Truly Grateful, Memorable Moments, Ex Libris

Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar

Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe

Accessories:  Burlap Ribbon, Lace, Beautifully Baroque Embossing Folder, Expressions Thinlits Dies, In Color Boutique Details