Beautiful Friendship

What is your favorite color? Mine is orchid, purple, in fact, any shade of purple. I am using the stamp set called Beautiful Friendship this week. It looks absolutely beautiful in Gorgeous Grape and Highland Heather.

Here's the card I created for my card class using Beautiful Friendship:

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A photo does not do this card justice. It is so pretty. I used Granny Apple Green for the leaves. Don't you just love the bling? Those are rhinestones are the Noble Peacock rhinestones. I used two of the Gorgeous Grape and one Old Olive. I love the sparkle!! This card is a simple, easily copied design that even new stampers can make, don't you think?


Here is the stamp set. The sentiments are very useful and those flowers are so pretty. I am going to try it in different colors because I think they will be just as pretty.

Wondering what else is going on at Stampin' Up? 

• If you earned Bonus Coupons last month, don't forget to redeem them. You should have gotten an email with a code to enter after you enter your order. If you need help, please ask. Don't lose that $5 or more because you don't figure it out, I can help you.
• Have you seen the Paper Pumpkin promo for September? Here's a teaser:

Subscribe by September 10 to get this kit. The kit includes 20 food-safe treat boxes, a unique and exclusive Halloween stamp set, and a spooky, special-edition box. All that for $22!! Here's my personal link to subscribe: Paper Pumpkin sign up.

• It still possible to join my team for $99 and get $155 worth of new products in your starter kit. Why is this important? Because it is $30 more than you will be able to choose next month!! Plus, you get a $10 coupon to use on your first order next month. This is a BIG deal. Contact me today.

That's all for this time. Hope you have a great day!

Thanks for stopping by,

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Product List

• Beautiful Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad
• Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad
• Noble Peacock Rhinestones
• Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Bone Folder
• Snail Adhesive
• Stampin' Scrub
• Stampin' Mist

Scalloped Note Cards are a must have!

It's that time again: Kylie's Demonstrator Training Blog Hop, that is!! 

The summer is flying by but there is still time to play with my stamps. I have so many new sets that need to be used. 

 I wanted to use the Scalloped Note Cards. 

These cards come in four colors and include the matching envelope. Something a little different from a Whisper White card base.

My card for today features a strip out of the Designer Series paper called Woven Threads. This sheet looked really nice with the Powder Pink Scalloped Note card. The flower is from the Floral Essence stamp set and is inked in Flirty Flamingo. The darker flower is stamped first and the lighter flower is stamped without reinking. Even though the notecard is Powder Pink, the flowers look great with it. Don't you agree? The leaves are stamped in Old Olive and punched out with the Leaf Punch. Those rhinestones sparkle and finish off this card. Notice the little strip of DSP along the bottom? I just love that touch.

We'll be making this card at my Card Class on August 22. It is just so pretty in person. Want to come? Just email me.

In Other News

NOW is the best time to join my Bright Star Stampers. Why? Because you get to choose $155 in your Starter Kit for only $99!! That is $30 more than you will be able to choose next month. PLUS, you get a $10 coupon to use next month. That is why this promotion is Extra, Extra special this month. 

Questions? I bet you want to know if you have to hold classes? Nope. The only thing you have to do is enjoy your 20% discount on your orders. You do have to meet a quarterly minimum to stay active. Check it out here or ask me. Bright Star Stampers needs you!!!

Thank you for stopping by.

Until next time,

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Product List

• Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Scalloped Note Cards & Envelopes
• Woven Threads Designer Series Paper
• Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
• Leaf Punch
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Bone Folder
• Snail Adhesive
• Snail Adhesive Refill
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Stampin' Scrub
• Stampin' Mist
• Take Your Pick

A Cute Little Gift Box

I am so excited to show you this cute card box. My inspiration is from Ronda Wade. You know that cardboard that is in your package of Designer Series paper? Do you throw it away? I know I do but now I will keep them to make some gift boxes.

This may not be the final version of the box we'll make in my August special class. 

I am offering a Product-Based class on August 8 to make this box and six coordinating cards. The class fee includes a package of Magnolia Lane DSP, a package of Basic Adhesive-backed Sequins and a roll of 5/8" Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon. I will provide the stamps, ink pads and card kits to make your box and cards. Cost of the class is $35!! That is a great bargain.

Missed the sign up? I can offer this class again, if there are 3 people who would like to learn how to make this box, I will do another class. Message me!!

In Other News

August's BOGO/Card Class is set for Thursday, August 22. Two sessions: 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. 

Cost: $18 to make cards or free with minimum $25 order placed that day.

This class is FREE for my Stamp Club members-want to find out more? Ask me 

Mark your calendar NOW so you will keep the date open!!

I will have my retired stamp sets and other products on sale at this class. Buy one/get one free. Whatever dollar value you pick in retired product, shop the new Annual Catalog for equal value in new products. This is a GREAT way to add to you stamp sets and it helps me clear my shelves for new stamp sets! We both win.

The new Holiday Catalog should be arriving in your mail box towards the end of August. Can you believe it? September's class will include a Christmas card sneak peak. Can't wait.

Want it all? There is a way to get it all and not pay full price for it. Join my Team and get a 20% discount. Now is the BEST time to join because you get to choose $155 in new products for only $99, shipping is free! Plus, you get a $10 coupon to spend the next month on your first demonstrator order. No requirement to hold classes or sell anything, just meet your quarterly minimum of $300 and you are good to go. Be the first to see and order from the new catalogs. Join Now

Thanks for stopping by. If you have any questions, please let me know. 

Until next time,

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Coffee And A Card

I am so excited to announce a new opportunity to craft with me!! This is your chance to try your hand at cardmaking. Come enjoy a treat and make a card. 

 Coffee & A Card

Tuesday, July 30

2:00-4:00 P.M.

$5 for your coffee & a card

Sweet Grind at 213 Main

Sulphur Springs, TX

No Reservation, just come and sit a while. 

Invite a friend and double the fun.

New Stamping Club Forming NOW!

Bright Star Stampers Stamp Club

My New Stamp Club is forming!

I want you to be a member!

The fourth Thursday of the month

2 p.m. or 6 p.m.

Location: My House

·       A couple of hours of fun with your friends. Or come meet some new ones.

·       I do all the work for you…All the cutting and prep work will be done.

·       Earn $25.00 in free product (after 6 months of belonging to the club and placing your order each month)

·       Free catalogs all year long

·       3-5 free projects every month!

Cost: FREE with your minimum $25 order placed each month.

Contact me today to get started!

 If don't know why Bonus Days are so exciting, let me explain.  For every $50 you order before July 31 (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used August 1–31. You must have an email address in order to get your code. Do Not delete this email because Stampin' Up! cannot replace it! You can earn multiple codes with one order. Get out your wish list and shop. My online store is open all the time.

Now is THE BEST time to join Stampin' Up! and my little Bright Star Stampers team. Why do I say this? Because there are Extra, Extra benefits. Join before August 31 and for your $99, you get to choose $155 in products for your Starter Kit. That is $30 more than usual. Plus you get free shipping and business supplies. THEN, you get a $10 coupon code to spend the next month on your order. There are no requirements to sell anything, join for the discount! Email me today for more information. I would love to have you on my team!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stamping,

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Another of My Favorite Bundles

Today My Favorite is the Daisy Lane Bundle!

So happy to be part of Kylie's Demonstrator Training Blog Hop this month. There are always such beautiful projects I feel a little out of place but I'll be brave and share my creations.

I have been featuring my favorite bundles out of the new catalog. So far, Good Morning Magnolia  and Free As A Bird Bundles have been my faves. It is so hard to pick just one for my favorite. So maybe this should be my favorite of the week. This week I am using the Daisy Lane Bundle.

For inspiration, I used the catalog! That's what we have it for and sometimes it is a great starting point. 

At my recent event I designed a card for a first time attendee because I wasn't sure if she had ever stamped before. She loves art and had no problems stamping, coloring and assembling the cards I offered. So this little card is just sitting there waiting for its chance to shine.

It is a simple stamping card except for punching out the flowers. I can jazz it up for my next class and they will love it! I used the general layout of the catalog sample above but chose different colors and only one flower. 

Here's my stepped-up version of this card.  I changed out the color scheme. Pretty Peacock and Terracotta Tile look great together. I used the Basket Weave 3D embossing folder on the Terracotta Tile DSP.  To make the flower more prominent I stamped it on Whisper White and cut it out with one of the Stitched Nested Labels dies. The center of the flower is a Faceted Die. The sentiment is punched with the 1 3/8" Scallop Punch and mounted on a  3/4" Circle punch (oops, that is retired but the 1/2" punch would work). I like this card so much better! 

Here's the latest Stampin' Up! news (in case you missed it) :

 If don't know why Bonus Days is so exciting, let me explain.  For every $50 you order before July 31 (before shipping and tax), you earn a $5 Bonus Days coupon code that can be used August 1–31. You must have an email address in order to get your code. Do Not delete this email because Stampin' Up! cannot replace it! You can earn multiple codes with one order. Get out your wish list and shop. My online store is open all the time.

This promotion is so nice. The best time to join my team is when you get extra products in your starter kit!! 

Between now and August 31, join Stampin' Up! for $99 and get $155 new products in your starter kit. That is $30 more than usual. PLUS, you get a $10 coupon code to spend the month after you join. 

No requirements to sell anything. You can join just for the discount. Yes, really. I would love to talk to you more about this. Email me now before you forget!

That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Stamping,

Mary Lou Foster

Your Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Product List

• Daisy Lane Bundle
• Daisy Lane Cling Stamp Set
• Medium Daisy Punch
• Perennial Essence Floral Centers
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
• Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
• Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad
• Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack
• Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
• Clear Faceted Gems
• Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
• Basket Weave 3D Embossing Folder
• 2019-2021 In Color Faceted Dots
• Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
• Stitched Nested Labels Dies

Bonus Days Are Here!!

What' better than a sale?

Getting a coupon to spend later! It's like money in your pocket to spend next time you visit a store. My Online Store is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for your shopping convenience.

Here is how Bonus Days works. It's really very simple. For every $50 you spend in July, you get a $5 coupon to spend in August. To qualify, the order has to be over $50 before shipping and tax. There is no limit to the number of coupons you can earn. 

Here's an example: if your order is between $50-99, you earn one $5 coupon code. For orders between $100-149, you earn two $5 coupon codes. I think you see the trend. However, for orders over $150-199, in addition to three $5 coupon codes, you would also receive the Host Rewards!!! Win, win, win for that order.

Spread the news, share with a friend, don't miss out on this great deal! Here's where to shop: My Online Store

Need a catalog? Just ask and I will send you one. Here's my email address.

Another promotion for the months of July and August is a Recruiting Promotion.

NOW is the time to join Stampin' Up! During this exciting event, you can join for $99 (shipping is free) and you get to choose $155 in products for your Starter Kit. That is an extra $30 AND you will receive a $10 coupon code to spend the following month. I would love to have you on my Bright Star Stampers team and this is just the best opportunity to make your dollars go farther. Let's talk.

That's all the exciting news for July (at least for now). Get your wish list out and come shop with me! Let me be your creativity coach. I love Stampin' Up! products, they are high quality, coordinated and on trend. 

Here is my July calendar of events. Stay tuned for a cute project I'm offering in August.

Until next time,

Mary Lou Foster

YOUR Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator