New Year - New Techniques!

While Beth and I have been baking, and spending time with our families, we have also been very busy learning new things to teach you all!  In addition to hosting our regular Stamp-A-Stack offerings each month, we will be teaching new techniques in separate classes!  Come Re-think the Re-ink, Stamp on Stuff, Shake-Rattle-and Roll, be a Brayer Player, and just have fun!  Become a follower of our Blog (we promise not to post too often), so that you will be able to come play with us.  Due also to popular request, Beth and I will be offering a selection of both day and night classes and Stamp A Stack times.

Another thing to get you thinking, is Sale-A-Bration!  How about earning some great new products in the New Year?  Well, host a workshop and watch your stash of great stamps multiply (for FREE).  Sale-A-Bration begins the January 24th, and Beth and I have been busy already booking workshops.  If you would like to book a workshop, go to Beth's or Amanda's website at the top of the page and look for an open date.  Call us and we can work with your schedule.  Invite all of your friends for a make and take, a great demo, and fun - free products for you and all of your friends with their orders! 

On a more personal note, Beth and I have been talking lately about how very lucky we are feeling to have met each and every one of you.   We are having a blast, both with our craftiness, and with you!  We hope to see you all often in the New Year.  Most of all, we wish you all a year full of good health, hope, and prosperity.  Thank you for being a part of our lives.

Beth and Amanda

One Last Chance... and a special opportunity to join our team before 2012!

Well, actually two last chances...

If you are looking for holiday gift items, such as gift card holders, candy cane hangers, wine bottle hangers, gift tags,holiday cards or more, you have one last chance to see our spread at a Holiday Bazaar.  We will be at the Tamarack Golf Course in Naperville on Friday, Dec. 16 from 6-9pm.  Stop by and visit, and mention this blog posting for a special gift, just for you!

If, instead, you are a make it myself kind of person, you've got one last chance too!  We will be holding one last Stamp-A-Stack before Christmas - come see what fun we will come up with this time! We will be making gift items that are holiday-adaptable, or, if you are ahead of the game, and all set for the Holidays, you can create things you will use throughout the year.  Click through to either of our websites and call one of us to let us know if you plan on attending, and what your preference is for cards! 

Also, Beth and I, since we are both qualified to attend the Stampin' Up! Leadership conference in San Antonio this January (YAY!!), have been given a special for anyone who would like to join our team before the New Year.    If you join us either Tuesday or Wednesday of this week (I know - only TWO days!), you will be able to get a jump start on being a demonstrator, an extra month of fun discounts and promotions just for you, AND, you can start booking those SUPER popular Sale-A-Bration workshops! Free stuff for all of our Friends...  But remember, this is only for 12/13 and 12/14, or else you will have to wait until the end of January!  Click on the Join our Team link to the right and see what the hubbub is all about!  Better yet, go to our websites and give us a call - the deal for the new demonstrators is SO good, it isn't even posted online yet!   Come play with us!  Our team has a blast!




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Welcome December!

We have a couple busy weeks ahead.  We will be participating in several events, and we hope to see you there.  This Friday, the 2nd, be sure to come by Prairie State College for the Christmas Bazaar from 10-4.  Then on Sunday we will be at Immaculate Conception Church in Elmhurst from 10 - 3 for their Christmas boutique.  Please stop by to say hello. 

Stampin'Up! Extravaganza Sale

Have you visited our Stampin'Up! websites lately?  Stampin'Up! is offering amazing specials on so many popular items - you are sure to find something you want or even need!  While you are looking at the specials, don't forget to visit the "Clearance Rack" on our websites.  You will find even more treasure there. So skip the crowds and the traffic.  Pour yourself another cup of your favorite beverage, click on one of the links above and shop in your jammies.
Happy crafting!
Amanda and Beth
2 stamping friends
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We're Here, We're There...We're Everywhere!!

Beth and I have been seeing the world (or the Chicagoland area), stampin' all the way!  Where to next?  Well, glad you asked.  Here is a list of upcoming events:

11/18 Advent Calendar Class - Almost full!  Call right away to ensure your spot
11/20 Holly Days Gift Bazaar, Westmont Community Center, 9am -3pm - Come shop with us!
11/20 Private Stamp A Stack!  Plan a night out with your friends today!
11/22  Stamp A Stack - come make some adorable cards and gifts!  Call to reserve your spot!
12/2  A Christmas Bazaar - 10am - 4pm Prairie State College -Stop by and say hi (and buy some new cards for the holidays!)
12/3 Private Stamp a Stack party!  Call to book yours now!
12/4  Immaculate Conception Holiday Bazaar, Elmhurst- 10am -3pm
12/4  Private Holiday Stamp a Stack party!  Dates are running low!  Book now.
12/7  Holiday Shopping Event at Ashton Place, Willowbrook - 6pm - 9:30pm ... Another great shopping opportunity!
12/11  Holiday Bliss, The Community House, Hinsdale, IL - 10am -3pm
12/13 Holiday Card Class for the Eagles Project of SEASPAR




If you still just can't get enough of our crafy-ness, (not really a word...), stop by one of our webpages, linked above and join us for a very fun Stamp-A-Stack or class - We can even customize for you!

Come visit us at upcoming events

We are busy getting ready for lots of fall events.  Check back often to see where we will be next.
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Welcome back friends!

We want to invite you all to visit us at our next sale.  We will be set up at the Elmhurst Flea and Craft Sale on Saturday, August 27th.  Please stop by to say hello and to introduce yourself!  The sale is at 235 South Kenilworth Ave in Elmhurst, and will be open from 9 - 3.  We would love to have you participate in our make and take, and check out our class list for September.  Hope to see you there!
Until then, please visit our Stampin'Up! websites, where you can shop, check out our entire calendars, and get lots of great ideas to fuel your creativity!
Amanda's website is:  www.ourcraftyplaydate.stampinup.net
Beth's website is:  www.mycreativepad.stampinup.net
Have a creative day!
Amanda and Beth
2 stamping friends

Welcome to our new blog

Hello friends,
We are so excited to welcome you to our new blog.  We are Amanda and Beth: two friends who love to get together to create and share ideas (and drink a little coffee!). We are both Stampin'Up! demonstrators. This blog has been created as the go-to place for you to view our newest creations, and to have easy access to new ideas and techniques.  Please check both of our Stampin'Up! websites for more information, and to place you order for any of the products you see us using here.
Go on and create a little something for yourself, or brighten someone else's day by sharing your creation!
Please visit us again in a couple days for pictures and lots more information.
Thanks for stopping by,
Amanda and Beth
2 stamping friends