May Girls Night Out Cards!

Hey Stampers!
Its been a while but I am back in action. Ready to share my projects. I haven't stopped creating just been busy with 2 kiddos!!

Here are the cards we created last night at my Girls Night Out Cardmaking event!! Join me next month Thursday, June 18th at 6:30 pm Phoenix, Arizona!!

January Stampin' Up! Events

Hey Stampers!!
Below are my monthly Stampin' Up events for the month of January! We will be making the wonderful desktop calendars, a Valentine project and one more surprise! Hope you had a great holiday break. I am a few days late at sending out my event emails. I just got back from MN. So happy to be back to the warm Arizona sun!! Hope to see you soon!! Please RSVP!!

I am also excited to announce that I am hosting a monthly event in Mesa. We will be making the same cards at both events. Please pass this fun info to any friends you have in the East Valley!

Please check my Stampin' Up calendar of events for future stamping events.

Girls Night Out & Stamp Club

Thursday, Jan 19th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come join us for an evening of stamping fun! We will be making 3 fabulous cards. I will have all the supplies cut and ready for you to assemble. We will be using the latest supplies and learning new stamping techniques! Bring a friend who hasn't attended before and you BOTH receive a FREE stamp. There will be a door prize drawing and refreshments will be served. Don't miss out on this fun night out!

Mesa Stamp Club & Girls Night Out
Saturday, Jan 21st
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come join us for an evening of stamping fun! We will be making 3 fabulous cards. I will have all the supplies cut and ready for you to assemble. We will be using the latest supplies and learning new stamping techniques! Bring a friend who hasn't attended before and you BOTH receive a FREE stamp. There will be a door prize drawing and refreshments will be served. Don't miss out on this fun night out!

Stamp Club Class Cost: FREE
Girls Night Out Class Cost: $15.00


To RSVP for the event:
Melissa Sunde
480.392.1040
Email: Melissa@uptowncreations.com

October Stampin' Up! Events and Promos

Hey Stampers!
Can you hardly believe October is here! Wow! I am so excited for it to finally cool off a little. I have been having so much fun decorating for fall. This months projects we will be making a Fall / Thanksgiving project and two other creative cards. Below is all the information on the upcoming classes and promos. Please RSVP if you are able attend my stamping events. See you soon!!


DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS!!
Oh my gosh! Great Stampin' Up News! Have you been DREAMING of owning a BIG SHOT? Today Stampin' Up announced an AMAZING DEAL! If you sign up to be a demonstrator during the month of October, you will get a FREE BIG SHOT! (OR up to $100 in FREE Stampin' Up products!) I would LOVE to have you join my team! It's the PERFECT time to give Stampin' Up a try because you get discounts and benefits - plus minimums aren't required until March 31, 2012. I would love to talk to you about this AWESOME deal!! This is a value of $440!!! for only $175.00. What a great way to stock up on supplies before you start all your holiday projects!! I have so many reasons why you should sign up. Since I signed up with Stampin' Up I have made so many new friends and it has opened so many new doors for me! I just love it! If you are crafty this is a great opportunity for you!!! Please call (480.392.1040) or email me you can also visit my website for more details.

October Girls Night Out:
Date: Thursday, October 13th
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Come join us for an evening of stamping fun! We will be making 3 fabulous cards. I will have all the supplies cut and ready for you to assemble. We will be using the latest supplies and learning new stamping techniques! Bring a friend who hasn't attended before and you BOTH receive a FREE stamp. There will be a door prize drawing and refreshments will be served. Don't miss out on this fun night out!
Class Cost: $15.00

To RSVP for the event:
Melissa Sunde
480.392.1040
Email: Melissa@uptowncreations.com

Sneak Peak!! 
Holiday Stamp a Stack & Gift Tags:
Date: Thursday, November 17th
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Come join us for an evening of stamping fun! We will be making 6 Holiday Cards & 6 Holiday Gift Tags (3 designs, 2 of each). Come get a jump-start on your Holiday Cards and Gift Tags! Spots are limited!
Class Cost: $25.00

To RSVP for the event:
Melissa Sunde
480.392.1040
Email: Melissa@uptowncreations.com

Click here to view the rest of Stampin' Up! Promotions for the month of October!

July Girls Night Out

Hey Stampers!

Thanks to everyone who was able to join in the fun at Girls Night Out this month. It was great seeing everyone!! This month we used some of the new supplies and the new in-color paper from the NEW Stampin' Up Catalog that just started this July.

Here are the cards we made. Please let me know if you have any questions on the supplies or techniques.

 This card was made using the Flower Fest Stamp Set. I actually cased this card out of the Stampin' Up catalog found on page 124. I really like the color combo.

This card was made using the Flower Garden Textured Immpressions Embossing Folder. I also used the new In Color paper Wisteria Wonder and Lucky Limeade paper. Great new colors. The stamp set used is A Word For you. If you are wondering how I made this great bow check out this girls blog. She has a great easy to follow video.

This card was made using the NEW Nursery Times stamp set. So cute!! I also used the stamp set called Sweetly Said. Great Baby stamps sets.

 

For a special treat I picked up Bundtini's from Nothing Bundt Cakes. This great Bundt Cake bakery in Scottsdale. Yummy!!! They even had little toppers that said Girls Night Out!! How Perfect.

Upcoming July Events

Hey Stampers!
I am excited to announce the NEW Large Product and Idea Catalog is finally Live!!!

Click Here to download the PDF. If you would like to reserve yourself a copy please email me!!

Other News! There is a $99 sign up Special that will blow you away. Valued at $180!! Great Deal. Click Here for more details.


July Stampin' Up Events:

Girls Night Out

Thursday, July 21st at 7pm
Workshop Fee: $15.00
Come join us for an evening of stamping fun! We will be making 3 fabulous cards. I will have all the supplies cut and ready for you to assemble. We will be using the latest supplies and learning new stamping techniques! Bring a friend who hasn't attended before and you BOTH receive a free stamp. There will be a door prize drawing and refreshments will be served. Don't miss out on this fun night out!

To RSVP for the event:
Melissa Sunde
480.392.1040
Email: Melissa@uptowncreations.com

Click Here to Visit My Complete List of Events

News on Joining Stamp Club!!
Stamp Club will not be starting this July due to only a few people wanting to join. But the GOOD NEWS is that It will start up for sure this Fall (October). The summer is just a busy time for everyone and after receiving feedback from several stampers I decided to post pone until this fall. This means if you were thinking of joining you have until Oct 1st to sign up. Please email me if you are interested in joining. I will mark you down and let you know all the details. I think once you see all the new Hostess Stamps you can earn for FREE it will be a no brainier!! Plus we will be just be getting ready to start the my favorite card projects the Holidays!!!

Hope everyone is having a great long 4th of July Weekend. Take care and hopefully we will see you at Girls Night Out!! I will have tons of new ideas to share plus you can finally order from the NEW CATALOG!! Yippee! Can't wait!! Oh I think I forgot to mention a awesome door prize!!

January Girls Night Out Upcoming Class

Hey Everyone-
Girls Night Out is coming up on Thursday, Jan. 13th at 7 pm. We will be making a cute Valentines Day project and a card using a NEW stamp from the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog. I have all the supplies and ideas ready to go all you need to do is come for a fun night out! Please email me if you would like to come. Bring a friend and you both get a FREE stamp!!

Stampin' Up: April WeStamp Event

Every month I get together with around 8 to 10 girls and swap cards and chit chat about Stampin' Up. Sounds fun right! Well it is a great time! I look forward to it every month. Ask me how you can attend.

This months swap was anything from the NEW Summer Mini Catalog and it could be a card or a 3D project. I decide to do a 3D favor box. I used the NEW Tropical Party stamp set and the NEW Designer Series Paper! The new Designer Paper pack is awesome. Lots of polka dots and strips. I bet you are wondering what I used to spray the box with? Well its a NEW pearlized accent spray mist called Smooch Spritz.

P.S.
Wanna try all this new stuff out? Well don't miss out on the May Girls Night Out Class. I will be demonstrating this new technique using the smooch spray and featuring the new stamps from the Summer Mini!

Stampin' Up Private Girls Night Out Event

Last Sunday I did a private Girls Night Out event for a friend. I am a little behind on my blogging. Here are the fun projects we created. I hope everyone had a great time. It was fun meeting new creative girls.

If anyone would like to host there your own Private Girls Night Out event don't hesitate! Its a great way to earn FREE stamping stuff and I am more than happy to host the party at my house. So really all you have to do is get me the list of people you would like to invite. Sounds fun and easy!!!

Enjoy!

April Stampin' Up Events

Hello Stamping Friends!

How is everyone doing this month? Can you believe it is almost Easter. Spring is here!  I am excited to share my upcoming April events. Don't miss out! I have a fun Mother's Day project planned!

Don't forget to RSVP!!

P.S. I made my Events flyer using Stampin' Up's My Digital Studio!! Ask me about how much I love it!!

Click on the events flyer for a larger view!

Girls Night Out Sneak Peek!

Hello- I have been preparing for this month's Girls Night Out event this weekend. Making cards, favors and Shhh... here is a sneak peak!! Big Shot Fabric Flowers!! Super cute and versatile. Wear it as a brooch on a jean jacket, Pin it to a purse or decorate a gift bag.

Don't miss out this month sign up right away! Spots are limited. Email me if you are able to make it.

Girls Night Out Workshop:
Thursday, March 11th @ 7PM
Come join the fun at a Stampin’ Up Workshop! We will be making 3 fun cards and a crafty project all in one night! We will be making some Easter and Spring cards. There will be snacks and refreshments served. If you are interested call or email me to sign up! Bring a Friend and you both receive a FREE Stamp!

Please RSVP:
Melissa Sunde
Call: 218.329.1831
or Email: Melissa@uptowncreations.com


Sale a Bration is in it's last month! For every $50 in products spent, you can receive anything FREE in the Sale a Bration brochure, which can be viewed HERE.

Stampin' Up Private Girls Night Out Workshop

Last Wednesday night I hosted a private Girls Night Out event for a friend. I got to meet a bunch of new stamping friends. Here are the cards I created for the party. The cards were a hit! If anyone would like to host their own private Girls Night Out card class please be sure to let me know. All you need is 4 to 8 friends for a fun night out!! I will even take care of all the organizing and planning. 

Here are the cards:

Chocolate Easter Bunny

Beautiful Butter Fly Wings

Happy Moments Bird Cage

Kind and Caring Thoughts

Stampin' Up March Workshop Schedule

Hello Everyone!

Here is the March schedule for Girls Night Out. I had to move this months stamping workshop to the second Thursday of the month since we have company coming into town from MN. I hope you can all make it! We will be making some fun Easter and spring projects. Please click on the flyer for a larger view.

Girls Night Out Workshop:
Thursday, March 11th @ 7PM

Come join the fun at a Stampin’ Up Workshop! We will be making 3 fun cards and a crafty project all in one night! We will be making some Easter and Spring cards. There will be snacks and refreshments served. If you are interested call or email me to sign up! Don’t miss out spots are limited. Bring a Friend and you both receive a FREE Stamp!

Please RSVP:
Melissa Sunde
Call: 218.329.1831
or Email: Melissa@uptowncreations.com


Sale a Bration is in it's last month! For every $50 in products spent, you can receive anything FREE in the Sale a Bration brochure, which can be viewed HERE.

P.S. I won't be able to host a Scrapbooking/Cardmaking workshop this month since we have company in town visiting from MN. I guess its high season for guests to leave chilly MN and come to Sunny AZ!

Thanks!! See You Soon!

Melissa Sunde

Stampin' Up Big Shot & Fabric

Did you know you can cut fabric with your Big Shot? Well brace yourself! There are so many options for creating projects with the Big Shot! Below is a Flower Pin I created at Stamp Club this month. Lorri Heiling is my upline and she is so creative.

Don't Miss out on Girls Night Out next month. We will be creating fun fabric flowers using the Big Shot!

Door Prize: February Girls Night Out

I almost forgot to share with everyone February Girls Night Out Door Prize! Terri was this months winner! Congrats! I hope you enjoy the cute cards I made using the Out Of The Box stamp set. This stamp set is a level one hostess stamp set.

Check out the cute packaging for the cards!

If you are interested in earning this stamp set for FREE let me know. I have the all the details.

Upcoming February Workshops

Anyone looking for a fun reason to get together with friends and make some fun crafty projects? Well if you answered YES then lets get CRAFTY!

Here are my upcoming Stampin' Up Workshops for February! Hope you can make it! You don't want to miss out on the fun new ideas and techniques I have to share with you! RSVP spots are limited. Bring a Friend or if you are a newbie you get a FREE stamp!

Click on the flyers to view all the details!

Stampin' Up January Upcoming Events

Happy New Year Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! I had a great time with my family visiting. I am all geared up and ready for a new year of stamping projects!!

I wanted to reminded everyone about the upcoming January classes coming up. Please RSVP either by email or phone if you are able to come. Spots are limited so don't hesitate. We will be making some fun Valentine Day projects you won't want to miss out on. Bring a friend and you both get a FREE stamp. There will be a door prize for one lucky winner and snacks and refreshments. I have tons of fun ideas I can't wait to share with everyone!!!

(Click on the flier to view it larger!)

(Click on the flier to view it larger!)

There are also some really great promotions starting in January! Great time to host a party if you are looking to earn FREE stuff!

The current Holiday Mini catalog ends on January 4th. On January 5th you can order from the new Occasions Mini. This is a 43 page catalog PACKED with fun new products and ideas. This catalog runs Jan. 5-April 30.

Once again, it's SALE-A-BRATION time! This promotion catalog runs Jan. 5th - March 31st. For every $50 spent in products, you will receive anything in this catalog FREE! There are exclusive stamp sets, designer paper, a new punch, and many selected items from the current large catalog!

Wow! Now that sounds good to me!! I can't wait to see everyone again! Hope all is well.

Click here to view the catalogs:

Occasions Mini Catalog:
http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/NovCatalogs/OccasionsMini10_US.pdf

Sale a Bration Catalog:
http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/NovCatalogs/SAB_10_US.pdf

You can also view all these great events on my Stampin' Up Website: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melissasunde/

Stampin' Up November Girls Night Out Cards

Hey Everyone!
November Girls Night Out was so much fun! Glad so many girls were able to come and had a great time! We made some really fun Holiday cards! In case you missed the class here are all the cards. Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Be sure to contact me if you have any questions on the cards or if you would like to place an order before Christmas!

Card Recipe:
Season of Friendship

Card Recipe:
Party Hardy
Many Messages
Christmas Punch (Hostess Set)
Card Recipe:
Delightful Decorations (Holiday Mini Catalog)
Card Recipe:
Dasher
Heard from the Heart

Up Coming Stampin' Up Events!!!

Hello Everyone-
I have a bunch of fun events and specials to share with you. I hope you are all doing well and can't wait to see everyone soon!


ATTENTION all Girls looking for a fun night out!
The Next Girls Night Out Stamping Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th at 7pm. Please RSVP if you are able to come. Bring a friend and get a FREE STAMP! We will be creating 3 cards and 1 crafty project for only $12.00. Check my calendar of events on my Stampin' Up website for more details. http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melissasunde

Christmas Scrap-A-Thon Event
Saturday, November 7th 2pm-10pm Christmas Scrap-A-Thon Event


Anyone looking to join in on some Scrapbooking fun. I am hosting a Scrap-A-Thon event at my home. If you are a beginner or addicted scrapoholic this will be an event you don’t want to miss. There will be a door prize drawing, snacks, refreshments and we will be ordering pizza for dinner. Class fee only $35.00 (this includes the kit, extra coordinating paper and embellishments).

We will be creating scrapbook pages and cards using the Christmas Jingle Scrappin’ Kit (page 165 in the catalog) click here to view the kit on my website. I will be creating multiple sample scrapbook pages and cards using this kit for us all to create. The kit will include all the paper and embellishments you will be using. You will need to bring your own adhesive and scissors.

If this sounds like a great time please RSVP October 18th. I will be ordering all the kits ahead of time.

Note: If you RSVP and are unable to make the event you are responsible for paying for the kit. I will provide instructions sheets for you to create your scrapbook page layouts at home.

If you have questions about this great Scrapbooking event please email me or give me a call. I hope you can make it!

P.S. Bring a friend and you both will receive a FREE STAMP!

Be sure to check out my events calendar on my stampin' up website: http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melissasunde


Stampin' Up Clearance RACK:


Check out the STAMPIN' UP CLEARANCE RACK! Tons of great discontinued items at GREAT PRICES, up to 80% off! You can't beat this with the holidays coming up! You can check out all the products by clicking HERE. These products must be ordered off my Stampin' Up website. Don't hesitate to call or email me for more details!

P.S. This great items won't last long!

August: Girls Night Out Workshop

Fabulous Friend Dress Card:Card Recipe:
- Pink Flamingo Desesigner Series Paper Pack
- Oval All Stampin' Up Stamp Set
- Black Paper, Kraft Paper
- StazON Ink Pad (Black Stamp Pad)
- Cuttle Bug Swiss Dots Paper Embosser (Big Shot)
- Big Shot Sizzix Circle Scallop Die Cut- Used to create the Dress Template
- Trio Flower Punch
- Large Oval Punch & Scallop Oval Punch


I Stink You're Sweet Card:
Card Recipe:
This card was made using a water color technique.
- Pun Fun Stampin' Up Stamp Set
- The Aqua Painter (water color brush tool) used to color the skunk stamp
- Black Stamp Pad
- White Stamp Pad
- StazON Ink Pad (Black Stamp Pad)
- Polka Dot Large Background Stamp
- Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red & Old Olive
- 1/2" Striped Grosgrain Old Olive Ribbon


Crazy for Cupcakes Card:
Card Recipe:
- Crazy for Cupcakes Stampin' Up Stamp Set
- Designer Paper Pack- Razzleberry Lemonade
- New In Color Paper: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry
- In Color Markers: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede
- StazON Ink Pad (Black Stamp Pad)
- Dazzling Diamonds- Glitter Dust on cupcakes
- Circle Punch- 1-3/8"
- Scallop Circle Punch


You're On My Mind Post-It Pad Project:

Project Recipe:
- Upsy Daisy Stampin' Up Stamp Set
- Paper: Kraft
- Hemp Twine
- Old Olive Stamp Pad
- Chocolate Chip Stamp Pad
- Post-It Pad


Hey Girls- To everyone who was able to make it to the August Girls Night Out Stampin' Up Workshop I hope you had a great time! I had a lot of fun! If you have any questions about any of the stamping supplies or techniques we used on this months cards please let me know. Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Hope to see you all again next month!

Upcoming Events:

Scrap-A-Thon: Anyone looking to join in on some Scrapbooking fun. I am hosting a Scrap-A-Thon event at my home. If you are a beginner or addicted scrapoholic this will be an event you don’t want to miss. There will be snacks, refreshments and we will be ordering pizza for dinner. Class fee only $25.00 (this includes the kit plus embellishments).

We will be creating scrapbook pages using the Happy B-day Simply Scrappin’ Kit. I will be creating multiple sample scrapbook pages using this kit for us all to create. The kit will include all the paper and stickers you will be using. You will need to bring your own adhesive and scissors.

If this sounds like a great time please RSVP by Wednesday, August 26th. I will be ordering all the kits Wednesday night. Click here to view the Simply Scrappin' Pack.




September: Girls Night Out Workshop: Thursday, September 17th is the next scheduled Girls Night Out Workshop. We will be creating some fun Halloween Projects. You won't want to miss out on these Frightful projects! Bring a friend and you both receive a stamp! Please RSVP if you are interested in coming!

Enjoy!

Melissa :)