Monthly Stamp Classes and Bingo

My calendar has been updated with all sorts of events from monthly stamp classes to demonstrator gatherings (guests are invited to check it out!) to Bingo! Be sure and check out all the events and RSVP for the ones you'd like to attend here:
https://christibeck.stampinup.net/

Bingo Stampin' Up! Style is one of my all-time favorite events to host. We eat snacks, play 7 rounds of Bingo, create fun make-n-take projects and all participants have the opportunity to win Stampin' Up! products! If you live in the DFW area, you'll want to join me for this fun event! We'll be playing Bingo in both February and March.

Monthly Stamp Classes
On the second Monday evening of each month, you're invited to join the stamping fun while we create 2 adorable cards together. You'll get to play with new products and stamp sets and try things out before you purchase. This event is FREE with your minimum order or $15 check or cash. 

Here are some pictures of past projects we've created:

It's always a fun time stamping together each month!

Sale-a-Bration is still going strong! Exclusive FREE products await you when you purchase $50 or more. Check out the Sale-a-Bration brochure here.

More details can be found on my Online Store here.

I look forward to stamping with you at class or Bingo!

Happy Stamping,

Extra! Extra! Get Your Starter Kit Today!

A New Recruiting Promotion from Stampin' Up! is here!

Purchase your Starter Kit From July 1 - August 31, 2019 and you'll receive an additional $30 to put towards products you pick out in your Starter Kit. The Starter Kit is an amazing deal but now it's even better! 

For only $99 (plus tax; it ships for FREE!), you'll receive a total of $155 in products (normally $125). And, you get to pick the products you'd like in your kit!

More details can be found on this PDF flyer here.

Ready to get your Starter Kit? Purchase it here.

Happy Stamping,

Stamping with the Team

What an amazing team I have! The Cowtown Crafters are an amazingly creative group and I'm so blessed to have them on my team! We got together this past Sunday to celebrate all their accomplishments and what a fun afternoon it was!

We started off our time together playing a game called "Me, Too". One person started with the ribbon and said something about themselves. For example, if someone said, "I enjoy gardening" then anyone else in the group who also enjoys gardening would say, "Me too" and the ribbon would be passed to them. 

Everyone took turns saying something about themselves and then passing the ribbon. We learned that not only are we connected in our passion of stamping, we'll also connected with others in so many different ways.

We enjoy laughing together!

Of course our afternoon wouldn't be complete without some stamping. We used the Thoughtful Branches stamp set to create some adorable cards! (Get all the details about the Thoughtful Branches bundle here - it's only available in August or while supplies last).

If you're interested in being a part of an energetic, supportive group of stampers then the Cowtown Crafters are for you!

Happy Stamping,

Grateful Bunch - Quick and Simple Card

The new Grateful Bunch stamp set is so cute by itself (as shown in the card below) but when a stamp set has a coordinating punch, it makes it even more versatile.

And, the best part with these two products is that they are bundled together to save you 15%! 

Keely created this quick and simple card for our monthly swap with the Cowtown Crafters. (I just love receiving swap cards!)

Here's what the coordinating punch looks like:

Use the Blossom punch to create amazing layered flower embellishments.

Supplies Used on Keely's card:

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Sale-a-Bration Rewards

Order: If you were to purchase all the supplies listed for Keely's card, the subtotal (before shipping and tax) would be $65.50. That would qualify you for 1 FREE Sale-a-Bration product from the Sale-a-Bration brochure! 

Want an even better deal? Go for the Starter Kit and you'll receive $155 worth of products that YOU choose for only $99 plus tax (it ships for FREE!). No obligation to hold classes, sell products or do anything further. Just enjoy the benefits that come with purchasing the Starter Kit. You choose what you'd like in your kit - any products you'd like!

Happy Stamping,

Valentine's Cards for Everyone

Valentine's is coming and what better way to say you're thinking of someone than with a sweet card full of hearts!

I received both of these adorable cards as swaps during the Cowtown Crafters monthly gathering. 

This first card was created by Kim and I just love how she used so many images from the First Sight stamp set and the Sweetheart punch.

Supplies Used on Kim's Card:

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Sale-a-Bration Rewards

If you were to purchase all the supplies to make Kim's card, the subtotal (before shipping and tax) would be $64.50. That would qualify you to receive 1 FREE product from the Sale-a-Bration brochure!


Debbie made this adorable 3" X 3" mini Valentine card. Absolutely adorable. And, with the little coordinating envelope, who wouldn't love receiving a little card like this?

Debbie also used a couple other heart punches in addition to the Sweetheart Punch - Confetti Hearts Border Punch and the Itty Bitty Punch Pack. Lots of hearts and lots of love!

Supplies Used on Debbie's Card:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Sale-a-Bration Rewards

If you were to purchase all the supplies listed for Debbie's card, the subtotal (before shipping and tax) would be $103. That would qualify you for 2 FREE Sale-a-Bration products from the Sale-a-Bration brochure! 

Want an even better deal? Go for the Starter Kit and you'll receive $155 worth of products that YOU choose for only $99 plus tax (it ships for FREE!). No obligation to hold classes, sell products or do anything further. Just enjoy the benefits that come with purchasing the Starter Kit.

Happy Stamping,

Balloon Celebration and Balloon Bouquet Punch

Balloons! What is it about balloons that we all enjoy so much? Maybe it's just the festive, party feeling we get when we see them because it means there's something to celebrate and enjoy!

I love Rebecca's swap card that she created using the Balloon Celebration bundle (stamp set and coordinating Balloon Bouquet Punch). 

Did you know that when you purchase products that are "bundled" together, you save 15%? That's right! Be sure and look for the word "bundle" when you're shopping through my online store.

Supplies Used:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Rebecca's card is so versatile! It can be used for so many different occasions like birthday, retirement, graduation, new baby and more! I think I'm going to make a bunch of these and have on hand for any (and all) of these occasions!

Sale-a-Bration Rewards

With your purchase of $50 or more, you can receive a FREE product from the Sale-a-Bration brochure. 

For example: If you were to purchase all the supplies listed above for Rebecca's card, the subtotal (before shipping and tax) would be $70.25. You'd qualify for 1 FREE Sale-a-Bration products! (If your subtotal reached the $100 mark, you'd qualify for 2 FREE products!)

Want an even better deal? Go for the Starter Kit and you'll receive $155 worth of products that YOU choose for only $99 plus tax (it ships for FREE!).

Get the full scoop on all the Sale-a-Bration deals here.

Happy Stamping,

Bloomin' Love Friend Card

Another beautiful swap card I received during our monthly demonstrator gathering was from Maria. What a pretty card!

I think Blushing Bride is my new favorite pink! It's just so light and pretty and the gold embossed heart just "pops".

The banner (that she stamped "friend" on) can be cut out by hand or you can use the coordinating Framelit from the Large Numbers Framelits Dies to cut it out.

Supplies Used:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Sale-a-Bration Rewards

With your purchase of $50 or more, you can receive a FREE product from the Sale-a-Bration brochure. 

For example: If you were to purchase all the supplies listed above, the subtotal (before shipping and tax) would be $103. You'd qualify for 2 FREE Sale-a-Bration products!

Want an even better deal? Go for the Starter Kit and you'll receive $155 worth of products that YOU choose for only $99 plus tax (it ships for FREE!).

It's a great time for great deals during Sale-a-Bration 2016!

Happy Stamping,

Botanical Blooms Swap Cards

Swapping cards is one of the highlights I look forward to with the Cowtown Crafters. Every month when we gather, we swap card ideas and I just love seeing all the inspiration! 

As you look at these ideas and make your wish list, keep in mind that Sale-a-Bration is going on now! 

That means FREE products:

• For every $50 purchase
• $30 in FREE products if you purchase the Starter Kit (that's $155 worth of products for only $99 plus tax - it ships for FREE!)
• $25 in FREE products for qualifying orders!
• Get the full scoop here.

Even when team members use the same bundle of products (like the Botanical Bundle below), the projects turn out so different!

This first card was created by Lee and I love the simplicity and elegance!

This second card was created by Vicki and it also showcases the Botanical Blooms bundle (the stamp set and coordinating Botanical Builder Framelits Dies) but the results were very different than Lee's card.

Vicki used the "Thanks" sentiment from the Sunburst Sayings stamp set (another great stamp set from the Occasions Catalog).

Isn't that fun? Two demonstrators using the same products (Botanical Blooms Bundle) and you have two very different (but both beautiful) results. I'm telling you - the Cowtown Crafters have so many great ideas and inspiration! Love being a part of this group of crafty ladies!

Supplies Used:

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Sale-a-Bration Rewards

With your purchase of $50 or more, you can receive a FREE product from the Sale-a-Bration brochure. 

For example: Purchase the Botanical Blooms Bundle and receive YOUR choice of a FREE product from the Sale-a-Bration brochure.

The "Just for You" sentiment from Lee's card came from the FREE stamp set called Botanicals for You.

Happy stamping (and shopping!),

Card Samples from the Cowtown Crafters

There are so many creative ladies in our Cowtown Crafters group! I'm always in awe of of the creations I see during our monthly demonstrator gatherings and this month was no exception! 

Would you like to be a part of this creative bunch of ladies, too?

During Sale-a-Bration you will receive $155 worth of products for just $99 (plus tax; ships for FREE!). The best part - YOU get to choose what you'd like in your Starter Kit. See all the benefits of being a Cowtown Crafter here.  No matter where you live you can take advantage of all the perks!

Contact me if you'd like more information or if you'd like to take advantage of this amazing Starter Kit deal (through March 31st only), click here to Join the Fun!

Take a look at all these adorable projects!

Isn't the Love Bug cute? What a fun card! It uses the Beautiful Ride stamp set.

The Going Places stamp set and all the coordinating products make for some amazing cards (these products make great masculine cards, too!). View the different product collections here and make sure to check out the Going Places collection.

The Botanical Builder Framelits Dies make amazing elements for any card! I love using the same products with different papers for a completely new look! Both the cards below use these amazing dies to create the adorable flowers.

And, my friend Vicki went all out making this adorable explosion Valentine's card! This card even lays flat so it can be mailed! I wish I knew how she made it. If I figure this one out, I'll let you know for sure!

She used the Bloomin' Love stamp set to create all these adorable hearts, flowers and sentiment.

The Cowtown Crafters group is such a blessing to me and I so love getting together once a month with these talented ladies who share what they love! When you're a part of this group, you will be supported and encouraged. That's what it's all about!

Happy Stamping,

More Inspiration from Our Demonstrator Gathering

In yesterday's post, I shared with you all about our monthly demonstrator gatherings and since there were so many amazing samples, ideas and inspiration I wanted to share, I knew that trying to cram it all into one blog post would just be too much.

So, consider today's post just a continuation from yesterday.  Are you ready for more? These ideas were created by someone in our Cowtown Crafters group and I just love the inspiration!  (Seeing all the samples was like a "mini convention"!)

Vicki created this cute little card using the Your Presents stamp set.

Adorable Halloween and Christmas cards!

Isn't that a fun design on the card?  Love the look over the fence and the spooky houses in the background.  It's created with the Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies.

Lots of ideas!

This was the second table of project ideas!  Wow!

Stunning gold embossed leaf using the Lighthearted Leaves stamp set.  Cutting out the leaves is a snap with the Leaflets Framelits, too.  (No fussy cutting here!)

Have you seen the Timeless Elegance designer paper yet?  So pretty!  The paper itself does not have any color.  My friend Sharon colored in the roses using ink and daubers.  You can make the paper any color you want!

Recognize those houses?  Not so spooky on this card!  It's another great use for the Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies.

Halloween scrapbook pages by Betty.  Too cute!  She used the Howl-o-Ween Treat stamp set and the Boo to You Framelits bundle.

Rebecca used the Envelope Punch Board to create adorable file folder cards.

And, yes, there are still more to share!  (I said it was like a mini convention, didn't I?).  I think I'm just going to have to have a continuation of the continuation to fit all the great ideas into the post!  

So far, which one has been your favorite?  Any ideas you want to copy?  I know I have a list!

Happy stamping,