Persistence Pays Off!

July 5, 2014April 26, 2017Leave a comment

“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” ~Henry David Thoreau

After 22 years as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I finally earned my FIRST Incentive Trip: The Getaway to Washington, D.C.!

This is a goal I have set many times and though I have fallen short until now, I don’t count any of those attempts as failures because there are so many things I learned as I attempted to achieve it. I’d like to share a few of the things I learned along the way, but am still in the process of perfecting:

1. God first, family next. Work comes after the first two. It’s easy to get your priorities skewed when you set a goal for your business. This I know personally. But I have never regretted an instance when I had to set aside my business goals to serve my Heavenly Father and my family first. It is vital to keep an eternal perspective.

2. Every time you attempt a goal, your failures teach you more than your successes. How often do we give up after we try a few times and can’t do something? It’s tempting to say, “I just can’t do it.” Did you know it’s believed that Thomas Edison tried thousands of times to invent the lightbulb before he succeeded? He’s credited as saying, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.“

3. Try and try again. Yep. It’s worth it.

4. Be grateful to those who help you. There is no way I could have earned this reward alone! My husband was incredibly supportive and continued to believe I could do this even though I’ve tried 20 times. My children have been so very patient, too (Thanks K, K, B & K!!). And my wonderful customers and hostesses are not simply people I sell to ~ they are my friends and my creative inspiration. Thank you for your loyalty and for supporting my business. I appreciate you so much!

I’m still becoming who God wants me to be, and I think my journey with Stampin’ Up! has helped me learn some valuable lessons.

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Super Birthday

June 26, 2014April 26, 2017Leave a comment

I really do have a great excuse for being absent for 6 weeks (yikes! has it really been that long?!) and you can come back tomorrow so I can catch you up on what that was, but for today let me share my favorite new Photopolymer stamp set: Calling All Heroes!

Living in a household of comic book nerds (they correct me when I mix up Marvel and D.C. characters…apparently Avengers don’t mix well with Xmen or Justic League) this stamp set was a no brainer! I’ve discovered I also love the alphabet that comes with it for little letters:

I am *REALLY* close to earning my first ever trip with Stampin’ Up!…I only need about $500 in sales by Monday, June 30…so if you have been needing supplies (card stock, adhesive, new stamps, punches, glitter, etc) would you please order it on my website or give me a call (801-376-8685) ASAP? And if you use Hostess Code KEYE2EX9 with that order before the end of June, I’ll send you a THANK YOU gift for helping me reach my goal…using the Calling All Heroes set 😉

Have a SUPER day!
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Project Life and Stampin’ Up!

May 9, 2014April 26, 2017Leave a comment

Since I’ve been super busy with wedding preparations, I have neglected to let you know of some of the awesome news from SU!…the biggest of which is Project Life!

Not familiar with Project Life from Becky Higgins? Well if you’ve been intimidated by scrapbooking, let’s just say this is the easiest solution and one I’m thrilled about! Simply slide your photos into a pocket, write on a card for the next pocket and you are done 🙂 While more will be available with the new catalog on June 1st, here’s what you can order NOW (click on any of the pictures to take you to my Stampin’ Up! Store) :

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Bee Inspired…By a Challenge

May 9, 2014April 26, 20178 Comments

I’ve been itching to update the blog and this card gave me a reason to do it! It was a wonderful opportunity to combine the Splitcoast Stampers Embossing Folder Stamping technique , the color challenge over at Create with Connie & Mary and the SUonly Birds, Bees & Butterflies challenge :

Card Recipe (All supplies can be ordered from my Stampin’ Up! Store):

Stamp Sets: Flower Shop, Petite Petals, Feel Goods
Ink: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay, Basic Black
Paper: Watercolor paper, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral and Very Vanilla card stock
Accessories: Petite Petals and Pansy punches, Oval Framelits and Big Shot, Honeycomb embossing folder, Gingham Garden washi tape, large Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Crisp Canteloupe thick baker’s twine, colored Sharpie Markers, Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Creating in the cracks…

April 25, 2014April 26, 2017Leave a comment

Right now things are pretty exciting as we prepare for wedding number 2 at our house! My oldest daughter will be married in May and as she is miles away, we are doing a lot of phone calling. I’m SO grateful for cell phones: How many of you remember when you had to pay for long distance calls? Growning up, even calling the city 15 miles away was long distance! Thanks goodness those days are past.

I’ve been doing a little creating in the “cracks” of life: Those moments when I can grab a few previously unscheduled minutes for getting crafty as well as some big projects we had to tackle for the wedding…

Here’s what I’ve been up to:

My mom and BFF Kelli (and my sister and daughter-in-law, not picutred) helped me make 500 wedding invitations! Couldn’t have done it alone: Thanks ladies!

Kelli’s birthday was in November, but I just got around to giving her a gift, so it had to have a cute bag to go in (above left).

Back in August I volunteered to help with Teacher Appreciation week, so with the help of my husband and youngest daughter, we cranked out 100 thank you cards with a little treat inside at the beginning of April.

If you follow Creative Juice by Loni on Facebook or Instagram, you have seen a few of these (and other projects). As much as I love my blog, it’s easier to post to the other two, so while I will continue to post here, you’ll probably see me sharing more on the other two social media outlets 🙂

Meanwhile, don’t forget that FREE SHIPPING ends Friday:

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Grab ‘Em Before They’re Gone!

April 21, 2014April 26, 2017Leave a comment

It’s time to say goodbye to some of our wonderful stamps and accessories as Stampin’ Up! makes room for NEW product to come in the 2014-15 catalog! And isn ‘t it thoughtful of them to offer FREE SHIPPING this week to make parting a little easier?

Click below for the retiring stamp list:

And this one for the accessories:

Ready to order? Shop in my store ASAP because both stamps and accessories

are available WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

When you place an order on my website before April 30th, enter hostess code DCQ2GPS4 and I’ll send you a thank you gift in the mail 🙂

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Easter Eggs and Memory Albums

April 3, 2014April 26, 2017Leave a comment

Look at me! I actually finished a project BEFORE the holiday! Feeling pretty good right now 🙂 These little Easter Egg “thrones” are such fun to make with a few punches, stamps and the Big Shot!

So I don’t have time to make a lengthy tutorial, so let me give you a few tips for making them:

Cadbury eggs are too small. I found some larger eggs at Costco (they are hollow)

Cut a 8.5″x2.5″ strip from one end of your card stock and score it (down the long edges) at 1/2″ and 2″ (the Simply Scored board–item #122334–makes all your scoring SUPER SIMPLE). Then chop it up into 2″x 2.5″ pieces and punch a hole using the 1-1/4″ circle punch (#119861) in the middle like this—–>>>>
Cut the rest of the card stock into 2″x8.5″ strips. Score them at 3.5″ and 5″. Punch the ends with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch (133324).

Line up the Designer Frame embossing folder (#123130) with the first score line from one end and run through the Big Shot —>>>>>

Punch the middle of the embossed frame out with the Large Oval Punch (#119859)

Adhere the “throne” piece between the two sides with SNAIL adhesive, add egg and embellish as desired! I used the flowers and punch from the Petite Petal bundle (#134821-wood or #134822-clear mount). As always, you can purchase these supplies from my Stampin’ Up! store!

And in upcoming events, if you have a mother, friend or grad that you need a thoughtful gift for, come to my Mini Memory Album class! You can bring your own pictures or come to create the book and add photos later. The cost is $17 and you MUST bring your own Scissors, SNAIL adhesive and Glue Dots. If you forget your adhesive, I will let you buy new ones from me 🙂 Please register below.

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A Sample(r) of Spring

March 27, 2014April 26, 2017Leave a comment

I put out the Spring Decor last week and though the Utah weather is fickle, I’m feeling cheerful! This is the lastest sampler I’ve created using squares from a swap my stampin’ family held:

And this is one from one of my stamp clubs. I’m always so proud of them when they get crafty!

Finally (though I know it’s past St. Patrick’s Day) I had to share this one by my friend Sue Stratton because it’s so adorable:

If you need a little spring-in-your-step (or in your home) and you don’t want to make your own, I have an extra one from last year that I have for sale for $15 plus shipping! E-mail me if you want it!
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Preserve Precious Memories: Simply, Beautifully

March 24, 2014Leave a comment

Create a mini album in a snap: We did the work and saved the fun for you! We measured, cut, and gathered the paper and accents so you don't have to, but the pages aren't predesigned—you put it together however you want. Keep it for yourself or give it to someone else to enjoy: It's perfect for a mother, friend, grad or to collect memories of a special event! It's a simple, quick way to capture life's precious moments.

It’s more fun to craft with a friend and you can personalize this project with your bestie in Southern Utah on April 12th or in Spanish Fork on April 16th. Just check out my Events page and register early!

Sale-A-Bration is all about great deals and rewards. You can get wonderful rewards by shopping, hosting, and joining Stampin’ Up! before March 31st!

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Virtual Stamp TOGETHER!

March 19, 2014Leave a comment

Have you ever wished you could stamp with a bunch of like-minded girlfriends from the comfort of your own home? Your wish is granted–and your opportunity is March 26!

This is a live, streaming event where we will show you some fun projects. Simply choose your preferred device–computer, tablet, smart phone, or even hook up your computer to your TV*–and tune in to learn some fun new things to do with the bundle!

WHEN: March 26, 2014, at 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 11:00 PM (all times Mountain Time). We’ll demonstrate the same projects each time, so choose the one that’s best for you.

WHERE: You don’t even have to leave home. Come to http://www.youtube.com/stampinupvideo at your chosen time, and be prepared to stamp! We’ll also award door prizes to random participants.

WHY: So many occasions are coming–Easter, Mother’s Day, graduations, and more–and we want to help you be ready.

Hope you can make it. We’d love to have you join us!

** All Wrapped Up Bundle **

We will be stamping with the All Wrapped Up Bundle on page 6 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Order the bundle in time to have it at the event. Our projects will also feature the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper, so you may want to order that as the free Sale-A-Bration product.