Many Marvelous Marker Club Kickoff!

Join us in July
for a Great Opportunity
to collect ALL of Stampin’ Up’s

Many Marvelous Markers

This is a wonderful way to budget your money and at the same time collect all 38 marvelous markers in all four fabulous color collections! Each individual marker is dual tipped for multiple functions. The fine tip is perfect for journaling and writing and the brush end works for broader applications such as coloring stamps ~ and we all know this is a function that is hard to live without!

By participating in this marker club, you will receive one color family of markers each month for four months as well as get a package of coordinating cardstock. That means you will get 20 sheets of cardstock each month for four months.

Additionally, one month during your membership, you will get to be hostess and will receive the following benefits:

· At least $25 Hostess Dollars to use on Exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets
or on regular merchandise in the New 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog.

· The wonderful marker storage case with handle.

· The Brand NEW 2011-2013 In Color Markers

When it is your turn to be hostess, you can order additional items that you may need (or want) so that you maybe eligible to earn even more FREE Hostess Dollars!

Cost Breakdown:

Many Marvelous Markers (38) $109.95

4 packages of assorted cardstock $6.95 x 4=$27.80

2011-2013 In Color Marker Set $14.95

Shipping $15.27

Tax $13.86 (8.25%)

Grand Total $181.83 / 4= $45.46 per month

Call or email me so I can get you signed up now! 

Sending Stamping Smiles-
Simply Shannon

Happy Stampin' New Year!

Hi Stampers!

Happy Stampin' Up New Year!  It's that time again!  The 2011-2012 Idea and Catalog Book debuts today- and yes, I just finished placing my order!  I can't wait for you all to see it, so stay tuned for all the beauty that is yet to be discovered as we put our creative caps on and get those juices flowing!

Since I am still on vaca, the pics will be a bit delayed-I know I'm teasing you a bit, but they will be coming soon as well as some fabulous samples for my July card class on the 20th!

Stay tuned and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Sending Stamping Smiles,
Simply Shannon

This and That

My July Class Date will be Wednesday, July 20 at 7:00, so mark your calendars now!  I will post samples soon!

I still have some kits left if you need cards made for the sale price of $2.00 each!  See the A-May-Zing Deal post for details!

Soul Sisters chose what we consider to be a GREAT booth space today for the annual St. Jude's Holiday Craft Fair.  It is usually the first weekend in November and is not an event to be missed by crafters, so mark your calendars!  We have already started creating for it, though I do feel like we're already behind!

Little Miss N and I are heading North next week for some R& R and frankly for some good ole spoiling from Granny and Papa, but never fear, it is also a chance for me to catch up at times other than the wee hours of the  morning!

Having said that, this simple girl is going to sign off for what I hope is a simple night's sleep!

Sending Stamping Smiles-
Simply Shannon

By the Way-My counter tells me that 1,132 of you have visited-132 of you in just the last few days (yes, I do watch) so where's the love I ask you?  Leave a comment now and again and let me know what you're thinking!

PS- This is only going to make sense to those of you who attended my May card class, or those close friends who heard me stressing while prepping for May's class and we all knew it would happen.....TONIGHT, I FOUND MY BUCKLES!  Sweet Dreams everyone!

It's In the Bag

OK, so I felt a little guilty that after making teacher gifts and little "happies" all year,  it's true, I bought their end of the year gifts!  Now before you have a huge intake of breath and become incredibly disappointed in me, you should know the reason is because, as a room mom, I was busy organizing and then making the gifts from the class.  Sooooo because I felt guilty about buying these amazing ladies' gifts from Nora, I decided to experiment and make their gift bags. 

I'd love to hear what you think!  Leave a comment and let me know!

Sending Stamping Smiles-
Simply Shannon

June Card Class

A-MAY-ZING Deal!

Hello Card Shoppers!  Are you up for an A-MAY-ZING Deal?

Guess what!  I have a BUNCH of card kits leftover from card classes that need to be made up so that I can bring some order to my craft space!

These are cards that have been featured on Simply Shannon for card classes and more!  I am willing to make these kits up and sell them if you would like to buy them for the bargain basement price of $2.00 per card!  That is a savings of .50 per card!  This is quite a deal as many of these are considered "WOW" cards used to teach different techniques at classes!

Here's the kicker- It's a grab bag-I choose the kit based on volume...you tell me the type of card you need...and I will send you the cards, completely assembled with coordinating envelopes of course!  Please order in quantities of 10, but  you may ask for a variety grab bag this time (3 birthday, 3 blank, 3 thinking of you/friend) as I have a variety of kits already cut!

A-May-Zing? Yes, so don't wait, because when the kits run out, the offer ends!

Feel free to contact me with any questions!

Sending Stamping Smiles-
Simply Shannon

**Customer pays shipping and handling**

May Flowers and More

I am so excited to create these cards with you on the 25th!  They are creative, lovely, and so much fun to make if I do say so myself!  I hope you'll join me and craft these cards- 3 each of these 4 designs- enjoy some girl time, and see just how talented you truly are!
Join us on:
Wednesday, May 25th at 
7:00pm at my home:  
1613 Woodstream Lane, 
Allen,TX 75002

RSVP by emailing me at shancanstamp@yahoo.com to let me know you will attend.  Please respond by Sunday, May 22nd so I can prepare your materials. In the meantime, check out May flowers and more!

I know we just celebrated Mother's Day, but soon after our class, we will be needing a Father's Day card!  This card is also a great masculine birthday card!  You may add whichever sentiment best suits your needs.  This card features the Plane and Simple stamp set and the picture doesn't do justice to the texture in this windowframe design.  I hope you'll come see it and create it for yourself!















I love this card and it uses the promotional stamp set Four Frames-which as you can see, coordinates perfectly with our decorative label punch!  I also just can't get enough of the paisley print designer series paper so it is also a focal point in this card.  Throw in some SU hardware and Voila' your friends will see that you've created a masterpiece!

Did I promise May flowers?  Well, here they are in a refreshing and new way!  This is actually the build a blossom stamp set and punch used a little differently!  I love the newsprint designer series paper and decided it needed a bit more attention.  I may give the vanilla a bit more texture for the class as well.  I think some polka dots will add the extra touch that will put this card over the top....and it will give you another chance to use the big shot our favorite tool!

Spring flowers bring butterflies and one of my favorite tried and true stamp sets Baroque Motifs.  This card is sooooo simple, yet sooooo beautiful.  You may not be able to tell in the picture, but I added white frost shimmer paint and the shimmer really defines the elegance of this card. (If you click on the picture it enlarges and you will get an idea of how the shimmer adds to the finished product).  I promise your friends will love getting this card, but you may have a hard time parting with it!

12 beautiful cards-3 each of these 4 lovely designs with coordinating envelopes, an evening of fun and stamping- all for $20.  I hope to hear that you will be able to join us for May flowers and more!

Sending Stamping Smiles-
Simply Shannon

Woo Hoo!

Congratulations to Karen Walker and Jennifer Ward who won the hostess stamp sets for our April showers card class!  Karen chose Punch Potpourri....a fabulous favorite and Jennifer, and two time winner-lucky duck- chose Slice of Life from the Occasions Mini!  I hope you both enjoy your treasures!

For May Flowers and More, we will be having a door prize drawing where anyone in attendance will be eligible to win SU goodies!   Woo Hoo!

Sending Stamping Smiles-
Simply Shannon

March Madness Give Away Winners

Congratulations to Ms. Jennifer Ward for winning the March Madness Give Away! She chose the beautiful hostess set "Because I Care." Ironically enough, I had a surprise door prize drawing for the hostess set "Punch Potpourri" and her daughter Jessica won! This is one lucky family! Be sure to sign up and attend the April card class (scroll down for details) so that you can enter the April Showers Give Away! Another Hostess set is up for Grabs-no foolin'!

Sending Stampin' Smiles-
Simply Shannon

April Showers

Don't let April showers make you sing the blues when you can enrich yourself in night of navy, baja breeze and marina mist. To liven things up, we'll even pull out a little riding hood red and get our shop on! I am really lovin' the cards I designed and CASED for my April card class. I hope to see you there! Read on for more information!

OK, I have to tell you I LOVE this card, and I'm really proud of it! It features our new Strength and Hope set which will be available to all of you in the new summer mini. Stampin' Up is donating $2 to the Cancer Foundation for each of these stamp sets purchased. It is truly beautiful, meaningful and special. (Please shop at my online store to see the other stamps included in this gorgeous set.) If you come to my class, you will learn how to turn a basic scallop into this beautiful flower!


Get your shop on gals! Remember that cupcake card we made with the cupcake punch last month? Well, turn your cupcake bottoms upside down and voila' you've got an adorable little handbag! Come on ladies, you know you love it! Come make it!


Isn't this beautiful! I'm so glad this individual picture turned out. The group picture just doesn't do this card justice! We will learn the technique of embedded embossing with this card! You are going to love it and use it all the time!

Who doesn't need a monogrammed card now and again? Well, here it is and it's quick, simple and lovely....maybe that's why they call this alphabet "Lovely Letters." This card as well as the Hope and Strength card above features the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper that will be available to you to with a $20 purchase. It is just exquisite.

I hope you like these cards as much as I've enjoyed creating them, and most of all, I hope you'll be able to join me at one of my upcoming classes so that you too will be able make them and share them.

Class Information:

When: Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Times: You choose, 9:30am or 7:00pm
Place: 1613 Woodstream Lane, Allen, TX 75002
Class Fee: $20

Hostess Stamp Set Giveaway With Qualifying Purchase! Must Attend Class to Win!