Hi everyone! I hope you had a good Wednesday! I am very much looking forward to the weekend. I plan to work on the projects for my upcoming watercoloring class (watch for more info in my May newsletter coming out next week) along with the masculine themed projects for my May Stamp Clubs.
Here's somewhat of a product spotlight plus a special offer for you. If you've never used the Stampin' Mist to clean your stamps - you should be! I know that when I started stamping 9 or so years ago (I can't believe it's been that long already!) I used wet paper towels laid on a paper plate to clean my stamps. It worked all right but I found that the ink was staining the rubber on my stamps because water alone just wouldn't completely clean them. I was stubborn and decided that system worked fine for me.
But...then I signed up to be a demonstrator and my starter kit arrived filled with all kinds of new stamping goodies including the Stampin' Mist and Stampin' Scrub.
Let me tell you - I wish I had purchased them right away! I can't believe how easy they make my cleanup after stamping. It was one of those 'aha' moments for sure! And not only does the Stampin' Mist clean your stamps, it's a specially formulated spray that also conditions your rubber stamps. You simply spray it on one side of your Stampin' Scrub, clean your stamp, and then dry your stamp on the other side of the Stampin' Scrub. I do want to note that some of your really dark colored inks may still stain the rubber of your stamp slightly even when you clean them with the Stampin' Mist - but it sure is less than if you just use water to clean off your stamp (and even for the stained stamps I have a little trick using the VersaMark pad that you can e-mail me about if you want to know more!).
I know - the Stampin' Mist and Stampin' Scrub aren't "fun" items to purchase like stamps and new accessories. But believe me when I tell you they are great additions to your craft area (because if you're like me you tend to not be able to find any paper towels when you need them anyway!). And to help you with half of the equation I'm offering you a really cute decorated bottle of our Stampin' Mist when you book a party now for May or June (I just love the owl - he's definitely my favorite of all the bottles). Plus - to sweeten the deal - if your party total reaches at least $400, I'll add the Stampin' Scrub (a $16.95 value!) to your hostess benefits!
Now this can be a catalog/on-line party also - rather than a traditional party at your house. Of course the fun in having a party at your house is that you and your guests will make the projects and get to use new stamps and accessories - but I understand that time just isn't always on our side to allow for that. This is a limited time offer so contact me now to book your party, whichever type you may choose, for May or June! Have a great Thursday and I'll talk to you soon. ~Valerie
Products used in this project: Stampin' Mist (#102394); Basic Black card stock (#102851); Textured White card stock (#108693); Whisper White card stock (#100730); Trendy Trees stamp set (#113258); Basic Black Stampin' Pad (#101179); Linen Thread (#104199); Flower Fusion (#110720); Flower Fusion Too (#112006); Crafter's Tool Kit (#104310); 1" Circle Punch (#109046); 1 1/4" Circle Punch (#104403); Bright Delights Rub-Ons (#113887); A Perfect Day Rub-Ons (#111277); Summer Love Rub-Ons (#114620); Vintage Brads (#109109).
