Stamp, snack, and chat at Mugs

Join us for a snack, chat, and stamp card making class at Mugs Cafe on August 14 at 6:00. You'll learn to stamp like a pro and take home two birthday cards! We will be using the Amazing Birthday set shown here.
Let me know by August 11 if you'd like to come.

Tax Free Crafting!

Did you know that crafters can shop tax free too?  Me either!  This weekend is Arkansas' Back to School Tax Holiday.  I love shopping for school supplies and love even more shopping for craft supplies!  Heres' the list of what is tax free August 2-3.
·         2-Way Glue Pen (item 100425) $4.50
·         Snail Adhesive (item 104332) $6.95
·         Snail Adhesive Refill (item 104331) $4.50
·         Sticky Strip (item 104294) $6.95
·         Stampin’ Dimensionals (item 104430) $3.95
·         Mini Glue Dots (item 103683) $4.95
·         Paper Snips (item 103579) $9.95
·         Craft Scissors (item 108360) $29.95
·         Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen (item 105021) $3.95
·         Blender Pens (item 102845) $9.95
·         Stampin’ Write Markers (various item numbers) $3.50
·         Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers (item 131263) $28.95
·         Regals Stampin’ Write Markers (item 131262) $28.95
·         Brights Stampin’ Write Markers (item 131259) $28.95
·         Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers (item 131261) $22.95
·         Tombow Multipurpose Adhesive (item 110755) $3.95
·         Anywhere Glue Sticks (item 104045) $3.95
·         2012-2014 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers (item 126856) $14.95
·         2013-2015 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers (item 131260) $14.95
·         2014-2016 In Colors Stampin' Write Markers (item 133654) $14.95
·         Many Marvelous Markers (item 131264) $109.95
·         Stampin’ Write Marker New Color Kit (item 130034,131259,131263,131262,131261) $28.95
·         Project Life Journaling Pens  (item 135304)  $4.95
·         Stampin" Dazzle markers gold and silver (item 133634 & 128978) $3.50 ea
·         White Stampin' Chalk Marker  (Item 132133)  $3.50
·         Blendabilities Markers (Item all)  $11.95 ea
·         Blendabilities Skin Tone Assortment Markers (item 129370) $22.95
·         Paper Snips/Scissors, Fringe Scissors $9.95


Did you see what's on that list?  Blendabilities!

Yes!  Buy yourself some and then come over and I'll teach you to color like an artist!

Happy Shopping!

WEEKLY DEALS

Here are this week's Weekly Deals!

	Brights Designer Buttons Item # 130028 Regular Price: $7.95 US/$10.95 CAN Discounted Price: $5.96 US/$8.21 CAN
	Cupcake Builder Punch Item # 121807 Regular Price: $16.95 US/$22.95 CAN Discounted Price: $12.71 US/$17.21 CAN
	1/2" Circle Punch Item # 119869 Regular Price: $5.95 US/$7.95 CAN Discounted Price: $4.46 US/$5.96 CAN
	Pool Party Stampin' Emboss Powder Item # 129398 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.25 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.69 CAN
	Gift Bow Bigz L Die Item # 129977 Regular Price: $32.95 US/$40.95 CAN Discounted Price: $24.71 US/$30.71 CAN
	Clear Oval Accent Bigz Die Item # 127005 Regular Price: $21.95 US/$26.95 CAN Discounted Price: $16.46 US/$20.21 CAN
	Watercolor Wonder Designer Washi Tape Item # 133000 Regular Price: $4.95 US/$6.50 CAN Discounted Price: $3.71 US/$4.88 CAN
	Delight In The Day Photobook Template - Digital Download Item # 127758 Regular Price: $19.95 US/$21.95 CAN Discounted Price: $11.97 US/$13.17 CAN
	Little Book Of Coupons Designer Swatchbook Template - Digital Download Item # 126158 Regular Price: $12.95 US/$13.92 CAN Discounted Price: $7.77 US/$8.35 CAN

Kay is hosting our August Pretties team meeting this Saturday. Here's my swap using the star stamps and framelits.  If you join the spread joy team, you'll become one of Kay's Pretties, too!

Spreading Joy Beyond Our Walls

It's time to make more cards for Canvas' prison ministry. One night this week let's get together at my house to stamp, talk, and spread a little joy to those with so little to look forward to. If you're interested, email or text me. Ekmhart@gmail.com or 501-590-9524.

Here's an idea of what we might make.  But of course, not a thank you card!

PL X SU Hide n' Seek coming soon

I've told some of you that I was selected to represent Arkansas in a game of PL X SU hide and seek! Not only do I get to hide a box of PL X SU cards, I got a box for myself. I didn't have time to open the box in Salt Lake City. I opened it last night and screamed when I saw what's below.

Do you see what's on the box?? Becky Higgins and Shelli Gardner autographed all of the boxes!
So now you really want to win, right? Keep an eye out here and on the Stampin' Up! Blog for hide n' seek details!

I realize that this isn't stamping related, but it's still exciting! I got an Amazon kindle fire phone today! I think I got everyone's contact info copied over. I just realized that there is now a three kindle tall stack on my bedside table!  Amazon truly has the BEST packaging. 

Paper Pumpkin Special Offer

Stampin Up is offering a Paper Pumpkin special now through September 10. Use the code "HALFOFF2" when you subscribe and get half off of your first two months!
Be sure to select me as your Demonstrator.  There are some super cute kits coming up!

I'll work in up lauding images next. Blogging baby steps!

I mustache you a question about Christmas gift tags

Because really, who doesn't need a Santa with a 'stache gift tag? The stamp set comes with a Nutcracker with a 'stache stamp also. The mustache on the stamps works with the mustache framelit from the Annual Catalog! No fussy cutting required.

New in the Holiday Catalog is a gift card holder framelit. Now you can make gift cards to match your gift wrap theme... or am I the only one who does that?

I will be having a Christmas gift wrap class in October. We will be making one hamburger box with a bow, one gift card holder, and two gift tags. Let me know if you would like to be the host.

Inspire Create Share 2014

My first convention was super! I am so motivated by the many demonstrators that I met and saw march across the stage this weekend. There are some super creative demonstrators who have created thriving businesses doing what they love.

I have created a "twitter pitch" for my business. It is "I spread joy by teaching people to create hand made cards and gifts using rubber stamps and paper.  Inky fingers make me happy!"

My inline, Kay and I have made a pact to work hard this year to earn the 2016 incentive trip, so look for a motivated and enthusiastic  Elizabeth this year!

There were a ton of super cute Simply Created kits introduced in the Holiday catalog. Look for pictures soon... as soon as I figure out this blogging thing!!