Welcome to Snowmanlover's Paperie

For those of you new to my site, I retired as a a Stampin' Up Independent Demonstrator
I went back to teaching in a Special Ed Classroom after being home for 20 years and "retired"
My blog is now changing to a WREATH Blog!
If you are interested in purchasing my wreaths, please join my FB page,
Barb's Little Bit of
Whimsy Wreaths
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I also post my "Simply Sunday" posts where I share recipes and home decor'

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Sunday, March 20, 2011

My blog is lonely :(

My blog is lonely:(

I don't seem to have as many viewers as I used to.

I miss the comments I used to get:( They keep me going! (thanks Candi and Ruth!!)

I admit I have not checked my Blogger Dashboard for awhile to check out blogs but when I do land on your blog, I do comment. I even comment on blogs that have the dreaded "Word Verification". {Did I say I hate word verification!}

I love those that have a "Subscribe" button and then I can get it right in my email. I have a "Subscribe" button too on the right hand side!
(if you want to subscribe just click there. If you want to add "feed burner" to your blog so others can subscribe then you can use that button for your blog!)

Is there something I can do to spice things up for you???? Let me know please!

Should I keep this blog running??????

Thanks, I really would love your input.

I try to post about every other day.

Don't ya wish that blogs had a "like" button like Facebook!!

If I am not following your blog and you would like me to, please leave your blog addy for me and I will follow!

Barb

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Friday, March 18, 2011

Stampin' Up Sweet Summer Card~ Drawing for a FREE stamp set!

How would you like to get this Sweet Summer Stamp Set for FREE!
Well you can through March31st when you spend $50 retail with Stampin' Up.

My sweet upline, Mary Polcin sent me this workshop card. Isn't it darling!!



She even included the supply list!

This is the FREE stamp set that you can earn during Sale-A-Bration, through March 31st.
So basically you can purchase all the supplies needed and more and get the Sweet Summer Stamp Set for Free! 



In Addition to earning a Free Stamp Set, Remember I am having a DRAWING for a FREE stamp set for ANYONE Who places a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration!

You could win either the choice of Punch Bunch Stamp Set

OR Level 2 Retired Hostess Punched Posies
Order now to be entered into my drawing!!
Click HERE to place an order! 

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Stampin' Up Build a Cupcake Punch and Stamp set

Not very wordy today, think I have a stomach bug.
Here are photos of what we made at the last Birthday workshop.
I received this stamp set, and punch at the Stampin'Up! 2010 Founder's Circle in Utah.


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Monday, March 14, 2011

Stampin' Up Workshop Owl Card/Punch Bunch SAB set!

Yesterday I posted the "Create your own" Birthday card from my last Stampin' Up Birthday Workshop. We also made an  Owl and Cupcake Cards, as well.


The Owl Card

Materials:
Punch Bunch Stamp Set {earn this for free during SAB!}
Sentiment from Bring on the Cake Stamp Set
Pretty in Pink,Crumbcake,Very Vanillla & Wild Wasabi Card Stocks
Early Expresso Ink
Subtle Patterned Paper
Cherry Cobbler Marker
Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon


Tools:
Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder
Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder 
Owl Punch
2-Step Bird punch
Scallop Square Punch
1 3/4 Inch CirclePunch
Scallop Square Sizzix Die
Scallop Square Duo Die
Big Shot

Stay tuned tomorrow for the Cupcake Card! 




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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Birthday Workshop

Hi, I am a bit late in posting this, I have been puppy sitting the most adorable puppy over the last week for my neighbor.

Meet Oh Pei!

Any whoooo.... here are a few photos from last weeks,  
Birthday Card Workshop.
We made a darling Owl Card,
a Birthday Cupcake Card and then I had everyone
"Create their own Card"
using paper from Celebrations Designer Paper Pack.

Patty and Christy working on their Owl Birthday Card
Linda and Courtney working on their Cupcake Birthday Card
Elaina and Lori working on their "Create your own Birthday Card"

They had a variety of stamp sets, inks  and punches available for their use.
Here are some of their own Designs from their "Create Your Own Birthday Card"



Materials used:
Celebrations Designer Paper Pack
Real Red and Whisper White card stock
Pacific Point, Real Red, Pear Pizzaz, Basic Black Markers and Inks
And a Variety of Birthday Stamp Sets of their choice:
Bring on the Cake
Birthday Bakery

Didn't they do great, for making up their own design! Please be sure to leave them a comment! 

Stay tuned this week for photos of the Owl and Cupcake Birthday cards from the workshop!

Thank you for stopping by!
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Friday, March 11, 2011

I have a "Subscribe by Email Button" NOW!

Hi everyone! I had a customer request to put a "Subcribe to Me by Email Button" on my blog.
So, I now have it on my Blog and it and is over on the right hand side>>
Or you can click on these highlighted buttons, below:


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Thank You all so very much for following!
I LOVE your comments!

If you have a blog, be sure to leave me your blog address and I will return the favor!


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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Stampin' Up! Occasion Mini Sample Bundles and Ribbon Share spots left!

Hi everybody!
I filled up soooo fast on my Sampler Bundles and Ribbon Shares, so I started new groups to make sure everyone could get a spot!

At the moment, this is what I have left, and it is first come, first serve please.
Sew Sweet Sampler Bundle- 1 spot left
Springtime Vintage Bundle- 3 spots left

Seam Binding Share- 2 spots left
5/8" Satin Ribbon-1 spot left

All of the details are on the two posts below this one.
If you are interested, please email me right away at snowmanlover 2 at yahoo dot com

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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Stampin' Up 2 NEW Ribbon Shares- Mini Occasion Product Share too!

Edit- Check back on July 1, 2011 for NEW SHARES!

Guess what! 2 New Ribbon Shares!
I am finally doing a Seam Binding Ribbon Share!
I have been asked, well begged by one of my sweet customers, to do start this!
If you have not seen this yet, it is the new rage {thanks, Candi!}. So pretty and frothy looking!

#1  Seam Binding Ribbon Share! (see page 16 of the Occasion Mini)
In this share you will get
3 yards of 7 colors: 
Very Vanilla
Cherry Cobbler
Always Artichoke
Baja Breeze
Crumb Cake
Pear Pizzazz
Rose Red
21 yards total!

Cost: 
$22.50 which includes shipping and pay pal to the US
$19.50 for Current Hostess Club Members (not color product clubs)
{Share will be mailed with March Club order}



And I am also doing a 5/8" Satin Ribbon Share!

#2  5/8" Satin Ribbon Share! 
In this share you will get:

3 yards of 13 colors:
Whisper White
Very Vanilla
Daffodil Delight
Pumpkin Pie
Pretty in Pink
Real Red
Rich Razzleberry
Night of Navy
Marina Mist
Celery
Old Olive
Early Espresso
Basic Black
39 yards total

Cost:
$32.50  which includes shipping and pay pal
$29 for Current Hostess Club Members (not color clubs)  and Locals
{Share will be mailed with March Club order}



If you would like BOTH shares and need them mailed the cost is $53 for both and not $55.

Payments are due by Saturday via Pay Pal 

Please check out my Mini Occasion Sample Bundles right HERE,
I filled up fast so I opend up some more spots in the My Sweet Stitches Bundle! (Sew Sweet!) Sample Bundle and my
My Springtime Vintage Bundle! (So Pretty!)Sample Bundle

First Come, First Serve!
 Please email me at snowmanlover 2 at yahoo dot com 


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Monday, March 7, 2011

My Stampin' Up Mini Occasions Shares!

It is time for 2 Wonderful Bundles! Each of them is a one time Share- which means you pay one fee that covers it all!
Here are the 2 Choices below! 

My Sweet Stitches Bundle! (Sew Sweet!)- 1 spot left on 2nd round
In this Share you will receive:

12,  6x6" Squares of Sweet Stitches Designer Paper- Double sided

12 Buttons from the Sweet Stitches Designer Buttons
1 yard each from the Pompom Trim
Melon Mambo
1 yard Tangerine Tango
1 yard Daffodil Delight

6 Sweet Stitches Fabric Brads

All of this for a one time share. One payment only. 
$19 includes shipping and pay pal fees ( US only)
Only $15 for Current Club or Local Members!

or how about this Share?
My Springtime Vintage Bundle! (So Pretty!)-3 spots left on 2nd round
This Share includes:

12, 6x6" Squares of Springtime Vintage Designer Paper- Double Sided!

6 Vintage Flower Adornments

12 Springtime Vintage Buttons

2 yards each of Rose Red, Pear Pizzaz and Baja Breeze Seam Binding:
All of this for a one time share. One payment only. 
$19 includes shipping and pay pal fees ( US only)
Only $15 for Current Club or Local Members! 






Now is the time to take advantage of these bundles because this Catalog is over at the end of April!
Check out my new Ribbon /Seam Binding Shares right HERE!

Please email me at snowmanlover 2 at yahoo dot com


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