What an AMAZING day!

Hi Everyone!

I would first like to thank those that joined me for my National Scrapbooking Month Holiday Scrapbook Event yesterday.  It was so amazing to have you here for such a fun day!  And boy was the paper flying!!!!  As you can see....

We were a tad wild I'll admit! 

Morgan made a really cute addition to her book.  She's giving it to a couple going on a Hawaiian honeymoon.  I love her new title!  (click on the picture to enlarge it)

This was our super fun bonus project.  I totally cased it from Gretchen Barron!  It was too cute to pass up!

Thanks again girls for a fabulous time! 

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Holiday Scrapbook Class TODAY!

Hi Everyone!

I am so excited that the day is finally here for my Holiday Scrapbook Class!  It may be rainy and cold in Calgary, but we'll be wearing our flower leis and listening to some 'aloha' inspiried music regardless!  

If you're signed up for this same class in Edmonton next weekend I'll see you there!  (no pina coladas for Wanda!)

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Open House is TODAY

Today's the day!  The Vendor Open House starts at 1pm!  232 Prestwick Manor SE.  Those of you reading this living in Calgary will know that it's very wet and snowy here and the perfect day to spend a bit of time checking out some Stampin' Up! stuff.

I've prepared some of these super cute Flip Flop Scrapbook kits for the event and at just $20 they're sure to go fast! 

Father's Day Card

Hi Everyone!

Sorry it's been a few days since my last post.  I am feverishly preparing for the open house this Saturday and my scrapbooking class on Sunday.  Lots to do! 

Anyways, on to the card!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Totally Tool stamp set!  It's a must have in my opinion if you have men in your life.  It's great for thank yous, birthdays, father's day...pretty much anything!  I used Dusty Durango and Bordering Blue cardstock and markers for my card, but I think Real Red and Bordering Blue would be a nice combo too! 

I've got lots of these cards to sell at the open house this Saturday, so make sure you stop by! 

232 Prestwick Manor SE
Saturday May 29th
1-4pm

I hope to see you there!
Allison

Vendor Open House!

I'm so excited to once again be a part of the vendor open house!  I have been packaging and organizing the cards, scrapbooking kits, and fabric flower pins to ready them for the event!  It is on Saturday, May 29th from 1-4pm.  I really hope you'll join me.  I'll have over 100 cards for sale, $2.50 each or 5 for $10.  Scrapbooking kits priced at $20-$25 and the fabulous flower pins I had on my blog a few weeks ago for $3-$5.  The address is 232 Prestwick Manor SE, Calgary.  I'm also going to have a special gift for everyone who places an order.  What to know what it is????  Come to the open house and find out!!!

See you there!!!
Allison

Congratulations Rachel!

Hi Everyone,

I'd like to send out a big congratulations to my friend Rachel, who just signed up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!  She's already planning her first workshop with friends and family, so she's really getting off on the right foot!  I wish her the best of luck and  I am so proud of her! 

Some of the benefits of becoming a Demonstrator:

-  20% income/discount on Stampin' Up! products (30% on your first order)

-  an increase in income/discount for monthly sales of $525 and above.  For example, if Rachel places her first order in the month of June and reaches over $525 in sales/purchases for the month she will receive 37% income/discount on her first order and 27% on her remaining orders for the month!

-  sneek peaks of new catalogues

-  a fabulous Starter Kit worth over $400 for only $269 (you don't pay shipping or tax in Alberta)

-  plus, sign up before May 26th and I will personally buy you 4 of the new catalogues (released in July) to start your business or 3 new ink pads of your choice

If you have been thinking of signing up to be Stampin' Up! demonstrator, now really is the time!  With the new catalogue scheduled to be released in July, all demonstrators will be getting a sneak peek on June 1st!  We can even order stuff from the new catalogue June 1st!!!  

Go HERE and click 'JOIN NOW'.  My recruiting password is nicepeoplestamp. 

I hope you choose to join my team!
Happy Stampin'
Allison

Stamp Club Projects

Hi Everyone!

This past Sunday I had my Stamp Club girls over for our May meeting.  The girls had been asking me to teach them the faux metal technique so we did the bright and beautiful butterfly card with a faux metal sentiment.  We then used the faux metal again to make some tools on the front of our Father's Day cards.  Also, Rachel really wanted to learn the fabric flowers I had shown on my blog a month or so ago, so we got our our needles and thread and put some together!  We had a fabulous time!

If you are interested in a night out with a bunch of fun girls to stamp and create projects be sure to email me!  I have a new Stamp Club beginning in September!  nicepeoplestamp@hotmail.com

Happy Stampin'
Allison

More Demo Swaps

Hi Everyone!

I had a fabulous day with my Stamp Club girls!  We were all full of the giggles today, especially after Rachel made her beloved flower ;)  She has been asking me to teach her how to make them, but her first attempt didn't exactly go without a hitch.  Our resident seamstress Alma took over and made the flower beautiful, so in the end everything worked out well!  Thanks Alma!  I'll show you our Stamp Club goodies tomorrow, as I know I promised to show the rest of the demo swaps today!

This card was made by our fearless leader Kim Knopf.  I just love the new Sweet Scoops stamp set!!!!!

I love this card made by Tova Matchett!  The stamp set is called A Little Bit of Magic.  Look at all that colouring she did! Thanks Tova!

This card was made by Bobbi Collins.  She makes such pretty cards!  I loved her swap from Calgary regionals as well!  This one is made with the Bouquet Bunch stamp set.

Thanks to Laura Lawson for this card!  I have been using the Tropical Party stamp set like crazy for scrapbooking, but doesn't it look great on a card as well?!?!  Thanks for the idea Laura!

Demo Swap Cards

Hi Everyone!

Last night I spent a few with some fellow demonstrators sharing ideas and some projects we'd each been working on.  We also had our fearless leader Kim there to ask all our business questions.  Kim quit her full time teaching job 4 years ago to do Stampin' Up! full time and her success is truly astounding.  She has just returned from an all expenses paid cruise through the Carribean that she earned as her Stampin' Up! bonus this past year.  I'm not earning cruises quite yet, but I'd sure like to!!!  Being a demonstrator is fun and rewarding.  Plus a discount on all the great Stampin' Up! products doesn't hurt!  Contact me if you'd like to hear more about the Stampin' Up! career path. 

Now on to the swaps... (all stamp sets are from the Summer Mini)

This beautiful card was made by my upline Kristine Burns.  I LOVE this stamp set!  It's called Elements of Style.

I love what Robin Govier did here with the brayer and the new Smooch Spritz!  The palm trees come from the Tropical Party stamp set.

Michelle Miles made such a fantastic spotlighting card with the new King of the Grill stamp set!  This one would be so awesome for Father's Day!

I have a big day planned of cutting cardstock, assembling class kits, and prepping my Stamp Club projects for tomorrow so I better be on my way.  I'll show you lots more swaps tomorrow. 

Happy Stampin'

Allison

Demo Swap

Hi Everyone!

So tomorrow I am going to meet with some fellow Calgary demonstrators to swap cards made with stamp sets from the new Summer Mini Catalogue.  I used the Sentimental Journey stamp set as well as the Presto Patterns Designer Series Paper.  The colours are So Saffron and More Mustard.  I think it's not really my usual 'style', but I like it!  I hope my demo friends like it too!

Happy Stampin'
Allison

Upcoming Edmonton Events!

Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator: Allison Okamitsu

Hosted by Theresa Coley and Niki Platt

Scrap Your Summer Saturday!

Saturday, June 5th 10am-5pm

$45

We'll be making this bright and beautiful scrapbook to showcase the photos from your hot winter holiday, upcoming summer vacation, or that great trip to hawaii/cuba/dominican you never got around to scrapbooking.  This 6 x 6 book has 17 fun and unique page layouts as well as 2 pockets to hold your airline tickets, luggage tags, or travel brochures.  We'll be starting at 10am and finishing up sometime before 5pm.  Come for the whole day, or stay for a few hours, whatever works with your schedule.  $45 fee due upon registration.  Lunch and snacks included.

Registraion Deadline:  Sunday, May 16th by NOON

All Occasion Card Buffet Sunday

Sunday, June 6th 10am-4pm (drop-in)

$5 to register, + $2 per card

 Join me on Sunday for a fun day of cardmaking!  At this all occasion card buffet the cards are $2 each and you pay only for what you create.  I have a selection of birthday, thank you, congratulations, baby, and anytime cards for you to choose from, so there really is something for everyone.  Registration is $5, and you will receive a coupon for $5 off an order placed on the buffet day.

Registraion Deadline: Sunday, May 16th by NOON

Just a few IMPORTANT notes...AKA 'the fine print'

• Please be aware of the registration deadline as I will need to order supplies for each person attending. Late registration will not be possible.

• Payment is due upon registration.  Krista Johnston and Niki Platt will be accepting payments on my behalf until Sunday, May 16th at NOON. Any registration fees not received by this date will void your registration. Please contact me prior to March 16th if there are circumstances that make it impossible for you to pay before this date.

• Registration fees are non-refundable. All your paper and embellishment supplies will be delivered so you will be able to complete the projects on your own.

I hope to see lots of you at these great events!  Email me with any questions you may have nicepeoplestamp@hotmail.com

Happy Stampin'
Allison

REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY!

Hi Everyone!

This is the last layout I will be sharing with you of my Holiday Scrapbook...I've got to leave SOME of it a surprise!  FYI, there are 17 scrapbook layout pages as well as 2 pages of pockets to keep all your travel tickets, brochures, etc...

Just a reminder that registration for this amazing class ends this Friday, May 7th!  Don't miss out on this awesome day of fun!  Scroll down to my older posts to see all the details!

Hope to see you there!

Allison

Holiday Scrapbook Layouts continued...

Hi Everyone!

I am getting SUPER excited for the Holiday Scrapbooking Class to celebrate National Scrapbooking Month! 

Sunday, May 30th

$45

We will begin at 11am and go until whenever you want.  You do not have to come for the whole day if you have additional plans throughout the day.  Only come for the afternoon if mornings aren't your thing...  There will be a PDF handout will full instructions for cutting and assembly to take home with you to finish at your own pace. 

The highlights:

- prizes EVERY HOUR (stamp sets, embellishments, ribbon...)

- secret bonus project (you won't want to miss this!)

- lunch & snacks

- all supplies for your very own Holiday Scrapbook and access to all my stamp sets, ink, and BIG SHOT stuff (should you want to do some additional embellishment on your scrapbook)

I have had interest from a number of people, so if you plan on attending the event, please register early.  Also, I will need to order many supplies and will have to get that information in to Stampin' Up! very soon.  I have only 6 spots left. 

Email nicepeoplestamp@hotmail.com to register. 

I hope you'll join me for this fabulous day!

Allison