Stamping in Deerland

Another Workshop Card.......sparkles....oh la la

2012-01-25T18:04:00.004-05:00

Here is a great but simple card made with Heat & Stick powder. Schedule your very own workshop today and I would be happy to teach you how to use it!!!

workshop cards for January

2012-01-24T17:55:00.004-05:00

Here is one of the awesome cards we did at Bettys workshop in January. Love Love LOve that new ribbon. Sale a bration is coming ladies.....place your order after Tuesday January 24th and recieve a FREE gift from Stampin Up with every $50 in product purchases (before tax and shipping). Lots to choose from and NO limits.

Love My Brayer.......I do

2012-01-23T17:54:00.004-05:00

This is the second card we did at brayer class for January.....Join us on Sunday February 26th

Brayer Class.......love it

2012-01-22T17:51:00.000-05:00

Brayer Class is a BLAST!!! We make TWO cards step by step. You can pay two different ways....$15 class fee straight up or FREE with a $25 order........Here is the first one we did this month. Join us next month and have some fun.

Wonderful Wednesday of Technique Week

2012-01-11T11:39:00.003-05:00

Last one for this month of Technique Week....this is Faux DSP 2

Terrific Tuesday of Technique Week

2012-01-10T11:35:00.001-05:00

Texture Transfer Technique......Make sure you join us next month. We learn 4 different NEW techniques each month

Magically Monday Technique

2012-01-09T11:32:00.002-05:00

Shabby Tin Technique

Technique Week!

2012-01-08T11:32:00.000-05:00

Bold Layers Technique. Still room in Tuesdays Class.....join us

Scrapbooking at its best........

2012-01-05T18:53:00.002-05:00

I so love Stampin Up Designer Series Papers....With in each pack....all of the patterns and colors go together. November and December we did Christmas pages! You can NEVER have enough of those!

Another Honey of a Card

2012-01-04T18:50:00.001-05:00

Hope you enjoy these creations from Deerland. The holiday weekend was AWESOME!

Fun Day in the Stamp Room.....Happy New Year

2012-01-03T18:49:00.002-05:00

Here is a honey of a card from Deerland today....stay tuned another tomorrow.

Love your Brayer part 2

2012-01-02T07:05:00.003-05:00

Here is the second card we did for the "LOVE YOUR BRAYER" class on Thursday evening. Everyone always wants their cards to look just like mine.....Well shoot....mine dont even look just like mine. It was a fun class and we will be adding it in. Join us for the fun. Check out my calendar of events at: www.lauriekrauss.stampinup.net and join us! Happy New Year....make it safe.

Zindorf Style Cards

2012-01-01T07:01:00.000-05:00

so......once again I started a new class. This class is called Love your Brayer. Our cards we make are Zindorf style. I took a class from Michelle a couple of years ago. Have just been putting it off trying to find time to teach my friends this technique. Well.....this was the week. We started of VERY simple. Made two cards (will post the other one tomorrow). EVERYONE loved it. They want it on the schedule. So....I will make time for that. It was a blast. Take home message for this class.......Its VERY forgiving and you have to PRACTICE!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!

Card for Friends.........ds

2011-12-28T05:58:00.000-05:00

Unfortunately, I have to mail four of these out today. My heart aches for my friends who have lost loved ones this season. It only darkens the holiday. My friends, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time and most of all......I love you.

Twenty Pound Card Class for December........Join the Fun

2011-12-23T00:34:00.000-05:00

Here are the TWO over the top Wowzer cards we did this month at Twenty Pound Card Class. Join us next month and join the fun too!

Another Stamp Camp gift!

2011-12-18T00:12:00.000-05:00

Here was a SWEET little gift! A beautiful cardstock folder, decorated with Holly Berry DSP. One the inside.......two cello bags trimmed down, one on each side with two cards/envelopes each! The Glitter paper made all the difference of course. This was a great little gift for co-workers, teachers or anyone who could use a few sweet cards.

Clearance Rack Blitz!!!

2011-12-15T19:53:00.000-05:00


Check out the new items that have been added and the PRICES!

(This is available through my Demonstrator Website @ www.lauriekrauss.stampinup.net and then click shop now!

Going Green Stamp Camp Project

2011-12-15T19:43:00.000-05:00


This is a great Project. Lattice die, Big Shot, some craft ink, irredescent ice embossing	powder and heat gun!

O Christmas Tree.......how I love you in Razzleberry

2011-12-15T01:13:00.004-05:00

Here is an AWESOME card made with the Big Shot, an Embossing Folder and a chipboard shim. If you would like to learn how to do projects like this......Come to Big Shot Class. We do TWO cards and TWO three demensional projects every month...

Lolly Wreath for the Holidays

2011-12-14T01:10:00.001-05:00

Here is my Holiday Wreath made with the Simply Scored Tool.

More Big Shotting

2011-12-13T01:07:00.001-05:00

A great tag! Will be making more for my Christmas Packages.

Some Big Shot Night Projects

2011-12-12T01:07:00.002-05:00

Here are some really AWESOME Butterfly pins made with the Big Shot, some cardstock

some chipboard and lots of embellishments. Love Love Love. Oh...and lots of glitter too!

Well....guess what.? Life gets in the way.

2011-12-10T10:28:00.000-05:00

Well, I know its been a few days since I posted! This technique is called Enbedded Glitter. My friend Kathy Hamrick designed this card and I stole it. This is an embossing technique and its super easy.

One more Technique

2011-12-06T21:42:00.000-05:00

Since Adding Silver Glitter Paper to our arsonal.....we can color it any color we want! This one is done with Night of Navy.....Very pretty!

Technique Class is tonight and its going to be AWESOME!

2011-12-06T06:06:00.000-05:00

Technique Class is tonight! Whoo hoooo. I have some AWESOME projects planned. This is just one. We will be GLITTER PAINTING! Patience will be a virtue!

Workshop cards!

2011-12-04T10:45:00.000-05:00

Here is another GREAT workshop card from Fridays workshop with Elly. We used Black, Limeaid and Coral ink and paper. Added some scalloped dotted ribbon and a few punches. This one was a quick easy showstopper! Call me to book your home workshop for Sale A Bration.....those dates are filling up soon!

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More awesome workshop cards

2011-12-02T23:54:00.003-05:00

This was my favorite card from tonights home workshop at Elly's. A little tougher than normal but these girls have been stamping with me for 8 years....They can handle it. Enjoy this beautful blushing bride, black and white card! Happy Friday

December workshop cards

2011-12-02T08:56:00.003-05:00

Here is a fun little card made with the Pennant Punch, Ribbon Lace Boarder Punch, Top Note die for the Big Shot and of course the Petals of Plenty embossing folder. I added some PEAR seam binding , marina mist 1/8 inch taffeta and some DSP! Cardstock is of course white, marina mist and pear! Love this card.

Shelli will be on theToday Show!!

2011-12-01T20:56:00.000-05:00

At Stampin' Up!, we believe in making a difference in the lives of others--whether they're our demonstrators, our employees, the people who use our products, or children in need of a way to express their creativity.
Since 2005, Stampin' Up! has been honored to participate in the TODAY Show's Holiday Toy Drive. This year, Stampin' Up! will be donating over $500,000 worth of stamping and paper crafting products to the following organizations:

Action for Boston Community Development Inc.
Alliance for Children's Rights
Boys & Girls Clubs Harford County
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York
Community Partners of Dallas - Rainbow Room
Diocese of Saint Augustine
Friendship Project
Help USA
Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN)
Kids In Need Foundation
National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section - The Dignity Project
Operation Homefront
Puerto Rican Family Institute
St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
Stephen Siller Foundation/Katrina Fund
Welcome House
Youthbuild USA

In conjunction with the donation, Stampin' Up!'s Shelli Gardner will make an appearance on NBC's TODAY Show on Tuesday, December 6. We are honored and excited to once again participate in this annual holiday tradition of giving back and making a difference!

Wonderful Wednesday

2011-12-01T20:53:00.000-05:00

Another SUPER easy card. We used Vanilla CS (101650), Artichoke CS (105119), Artichoke ink, the famous Lovely as a Tree Stamp set (115026), Snowburst Embossing Folder (124096), the Big Shot, demensionals, and the Four the Holidays stamp set AGAIN....its a super stampset to have at Holiday card making time. See you tomorrow.

Terrific Tuesday

2011-11-29T11:24:00.012-05:00

This is a cutie...We used white CS (100730) Cherry cobbler CS (119685), The Pennant parade Stamp set (122740/122742), The Pennant Punch (122361), Cobbler ink, Espresso Ink, Daffodil Ink, the Petals of Plenty Embossing forder for the Background (116824) and Four the Holidays greetings ( 116921) and of course oodles of demensionals (104430). We always have a good laugh about how many demensionals I use on my projects....Love Love Love these little things.

Magically Monday

2011-11-28T11:16:00.002-05:00

This was my favorite card from the weekend. You guys know how I love VINTAGE! We used vanilla CS (101650), Navy CS (100867), Serene Snowflakes Stamp set (115438), Navy Ink (102977), crumbcake ink (121030), VersaMark ink (102283), Pewter embossing powder (124114), Sponges, the heat tool, The Wonderful Stamp a ma jig for the word placement (101049), Vanilla Velvet ribbon (125637) and Navy 1/4" grosgrain Ribbon (109036). It was a nice easy vintage card.

Cards from our 20 for $20 this weekend

2011-11-27T11:07:00.006-05:00

Here is the first card that we did for this weeks 20 cards for $20. Really nice and EASY. Used the set Comfort and Joy (124175/120753), Island Indigo CS (122923), Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon (122974), Brushed Gold CS (102935), Gold Embossing Powder (109129). Of course we used VersaMark Ink (102283), the heat tool (100005) and LOTS of demensionals (104430). For the background we used the Victorian Wallpaper embossing folder (120175) and the Big Shot (113439)

But it was definately a WOW card with very little work. See you tomorrow.

Card for Jeans Sister

2011-11-26T11:07:00.000-05:00

Here is a card I made for my friend Jean. Here sister was visiting and needed a card for the up coming holiday for her family. This was my attempt at using the "Shalom" stamp. Darlene and Jean both loved it. So I guess that is all that mattered. I hope I didnt break any rules.....the card was really pretty in person.

The Second Twenty Pound card for November!!!! I am in AW.....

2011-11-25T20:29:00.002-05:00

Well.....here it is. This one is totally my favorite. AND.....it was pretty easy. Thank God for that bowmaker...saves me everytime. I love the soft pastel colors even for Christmas. Happy Friday! Make sure to check out the blog over the weekend.....Black Friday Sales with SU and 20 for $20 this weekend too! Lot s of fun. Dont miss it!

Here come the Twenty Pound cards for November

2011-11-24T20:26:00.002-05:00

So.....here it is. The first Twenty pound card for November. WOW is all I can say. Make sure you come back tomorrow to check out the second one we did. It will be equally as awesome.

More workshop card samples

2011-11-23T20:16:00.005-05:00

Here are a couple of more workshop cards for you today. The top one I did case from Mary Fish, she is an awesome stamper and I just loved these colors. Then my vintage side came out with that AWESOME Velvet ribbon. Cant get enough of that. Email me so you can get some too!! See you tomorrow.....Surprise...I will be posting "20 pound cards" on Thursday and Friday so stop back by!

Workshop cards for November

2011-11-22T20:11:00.005-05:00

I am going to try something NEW! I am going to make a strong effort to start posting every other day or even every day!!! WOW! Here are some great workshop cards that we did in a home workshop this weekend. Everyone seemed to love them and they were easy! Happy Tuesday! and stop by in again soon for another look!

WOW card Class

2011-11-21T00:06:00.003-05:00

Here are the AWESOME cards we made with the "Stitched Stockings STamp set and punch" This is the class where you buy the stamp set and make the cards for FREE! Join us next month for " You are Loved".
See you soon.

Online Extravaganza Starts Tomorrow.

2011-11-20T20:41:00.001-05:00

AWESOME NEWS STAMPING FANS!

Stampin Up is having ANOTHER year of Online Extravaganza!

Sale STARTS Monday Novmeber 21st at 2:01 am EASTERN STANDARD TIME

The first and BEST sale ENDS Monday at 12 midnight, this is an ONLINE

SALE ONLY. You will have to use my WEBSITE to order. Dont forget to get there Tomorrow

Monday November 21st! Here is an easy link for you!

www.lauriekrauss.stampinup.net

Then go to SHOP NOW!

There will be Sales going on all week until November 30th but your best shopping SALE day is

MONDAY!

Big Shot Class was a Blast

2011-11-20T00:05:00.000-05:00

Everyone loved the fall / thanksgiving holiday projects. The above projects were the cute milk carton altered treat box and then we made Holiday napkin rings too! Cards were definately WOWZER!!! See you back here soon.

Stamp a stack of christmas cards! WOW

2011-11-06T21:24:00.000-05:00

Each guest made 5 of all four designs. We had LOTS of snacks and lots of fun! Open House photos coming soon!

Weekend Festivities

2011-10-31T20:04:00.007-04:00

Ms. Sophie and I made 10 dozen cookies for the open house coming up on Sunday the 6th from 2-6pm.
Lots of special surprises for attendees......Come and pick out a card to make for your personal Christmas Cards this year, buy the stuff and I will cut your paper for FREE, and provide directions on how to make your card.

Here is the BELIEVE frame class from Friday. EVERYONE just loved it. Easy for all attendees...I had everything punched, cut and ready. They just had to put it together.

Cute little scrap book pages for halloween. Scrap Class is usually the last Tuesday of the Month. You Must RSVP.

Christmas Cards Round Two!

2011-10-23T11:53:00.000-04:00

Here are the CLEAN, SIMPLE and MOST AWESOME Christmas cards being handcrafted in DEERLAND this weekend. 38 ladies coming. Cant wait to see everyone. Finally got all of the cardstock cut at 9pm tonight...WOW Cut over 800 cards the last two nights and cleaned the stamp room. I would show you a photo but you wouldnt have believed it. Starting to get ready for STamp camps and other gift giving classes. Stay tuned and dont miss out!

New Founders Circle Set

2011-10-23T11:52:00.001-04:00

I recieved a WONDERFUL vintage set at the Founders Circle Retreat in September. I have joined a swap with other Founders Circle attendees......Here is the vintage swap I came up with for my trades. Cant wait to get the 10 new ideas to use with it. Cant show you the set or any actual products but can show you samples made from them. Dont worry, you will get to see them Early January! They will be in the Occassions Mini.
Great New things coming of course.

Twenty pound Card Class! WOW what FUN!!

2011-10-18T21:55:00.000-04:00

WOW!! Twenty pound card class was AWESOME!! I CANNOT WAIT until next month to do it all over again. Dont miss out on this class. Its a pay attention to detail type class but it was awesome. Until next time. By the way.....we didnt even use a whole a jar of glitter on either card!!!

Workshop Cards for October

2011-10-16T21:31:00.000-04:00

Here are the projects we made at my workshop on Saturday......AWESOME! We made one surprise project just for attendees.....Would you like to have a home workshop and earn FREE product from Stampin UP and ME!! Email me today and find out how. lkrauss828@prodigy.net

WOW stamp class for October

2011-10-15T10:25:00.000-04:00

Last night we had our WOW stamp set Class. We used the stamp "Christmas Lodge". The gals bought the set (preorder) and then when they came to class, they picked up their set and got to make 4 FREE cards before they left. FREE ideas! WOW! We have changed the focus of WOW class.....used to be our cards were a little fancier, and a little more wow. NOW.....cards are simple and easy and the focus is on the PRICE. Pay for the set, GET FREE CARDS and IDEAS! WOW! Join us next month for "Stitched Stocking and the Stocking Builder Punch" from the Holiday Mini on page 34. See you next month!

Technique Classes for October

2011-10-13T05:45:00.000-04:00

Technique Class was Fun this month. We tried the following techniques: Brayered Brilliance, Marker Tapping, Pulled Pastels, and Shimmers Direct. all were pretty easy. The brayered Brillance had a lot of step and alot of heat setting but the look was awesome. Join us next month.

Shellie had a Birthday!

2011-10-13T05:41:00.000-04:00

Shellie Gardner celebrated her 50th Birthday this week, this was the scrapbook page that I made for her to commemoriate it! She was presented many pages and cards while we were at Founders Circle in September.

First of the Christmas Card Class' Beginner to Expert

2011-10-08T23:30:00.004-04:00

Here are the great, easy and AWESOME cards we made this weekend at the first of many Christmas Card Classes for 2011. Make sure if you like these cards you sign up for October 21st or 22nd. Only 30 seats available each night. Make 20 cards for just $20. You must RSVP, kits available for $25.

Big Shot Class for October

2011-10-08T08:41:00.000-04:00

Here are the Big Shot projects from the October class. I will be offering FREE Big Shot Classes in conjunction with Stampin Ups FREE Big Shot if you Sign up with me and take the Big Shot option.
Call me for more Details.

Ronda Wades MINI Convention

2011-10-07T08:31:00.000-04:00

Barb W.....having a great time

Cindy D.....what a great smile

Sue and Jackie eating chocolate from the Chocolate Fountain, cant take them anywhere.....

Jackie B from Cadillac

That chocolate fountain was just tooooo much to resist....

Best Stampin Buds or should I say ....Partners in Crime

Ahah.......Some one actually working??? Kathy Raymond and Melissa Roberts

All work and No play makes Linda a grumpy girl.....so....Playing by the pool

Ronda Wade with that Beautiful Smile of hers......


Tammie Ackerson and I

September Stamp a Stack.....20 cards for $20

2011-09-25T12:17:00.000-04:00

We had a great time this weekend at Stamp a Stack of Fall and Halloween Cards....31 ladies all together.
Great cards, food, friendship and Fun. Dont miss 20 cards for $20 in October.....we will be starting Christmas cards on October 8th. Only 30 seats available...so sign up soon.

Photos from Fabulous Founders Circle......Awesome!!!

2011-09-24T14:33:00.000-04:00

WOW! is all I can say. This has to have been the BEST Founders Circle Trip I have ever been on. Food, Friends, Fun......The first night at dinner, we had antique cups and saucers with the BIGGEST roses ever in them. Mine are still looking ok in the stamp room by the way......

These are my dinner / Team mates for Team events! Great and talented ladies I must say. Barb, Christina, Allana, Myself, Barb, Sara and Cindy.

These little beauties were on our doors......

This is the Gathering Place.....take note of the PILLOWS on the couches.....All of them made from our Beau Chateau Fabric...Lots of Flowers and Tons of Candy....This place is SIN SIN SIN.

A delightful Bakery Shop everyday with new delights. The eclairs were definately my favorite.

Super cute Home Decor Elements Vinyl for the windows....Tea Party Fashion.

All of us at the Kanab Park 2011

Pajama party photo 2011

Kathy Hamrick, Janet Wakeland, Becky Evans (rising star #2) and I at the Park in Kanab.

Becky and I after a LONG day at the Red Cliffs Mall! Lots of great deals I might add.

My FAVORITE Stamper of All......

Our final event was at a very nice Golf Course / Club. Dinner was fabulous and the events were AWESOME. My team mates and I took 2nd Place in the fun events and won a Simply Scrappin Christmas Kit. WHOO HOOO!

WOW product Class for September was SMOOCH

2011-09-11T20:59:00.000-04:00

We had a great time at Wow product class SMOOCHING our afternoon away. Both cards used the SMOOCH spritz and SMOOCH accent ink. We learned some tips and tricks and made these two awesome cards for FREE. Wont you join us next month???

HUGE thank you!

2011-09-11T12:50:00.000-04:00

A HUGE thank you to Patty Bohn, Wendy Kurowicki, Mary Bortmas, Karen Gumtow, Cindy Olmstead and Sue Olsson for helping me get my stamping done last night. I was in a panic and they came to my rescue! You guys are the best! 135 cards made in 3 1/2 hours! WOW!!!! Watercoloring, sponging, lace cheaterbows, assembly, labels, envelopes and GLITTER glue.....WOWZER! We rocked.
Thank you again ladies.

Classes, Classes and MORE classes

2011-09-11T01:00:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone, Happy Saturday. Here are some of the GREAT projects

we have been creating here in Deerland. Stop by some evening for some great

paper crafting. The photo above is from BIG shot class as well as the one

below. Then we have a couple of AWESOME scrappin pages with out

too much stamping but a lot of BLING. Then we have some really awesome

cards from WOW class this month. We used the set Hand Penned Holidays.

Remember....some of these classes....you buy the product, you come to class and make

projects for FREE, dont let this pass you by! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Remember, I am leaving for Utah on Wednesday and if you want to be included

in the special of my customers......you must send me an email to be added to my

customer data base to be eligible.

WOW Technique class is looking like Fall........Great Techniques

2011-09-03T23:06:00.001-04:00

Curled Corners Technique

Distressed Color Blocking Technique

Millefiori Technique and below is the tissued color technique
We certainly enjoyed making them. I hope you enjoy looking.

Stamp a Stack for August.....WOW

2011-08-28T00:15:00.001-04:00

Here are the five styles of all occasion cards we did on Friday and Saturday night. They made 4 of each style. Fun was had by all.......Food was awesome too! Join us next month for Halloween and Fall cards.

WOW product Class

2011-08-26T18:21:00.000-04:00

Hello and Happy Sunday. Here are the two FREE cards we made today in WOW product class. You buy the product (RSVP for class), We make FREE cards using SOME of your product and you take the rest home! We used a total of eight little pieces of chipboard on these two cards. We stamp on them, colored them with craft ink, glue DSP to them, embossed them etc and used them on our cards as embellishments. WOW!! Dont miss this class next month as we will be learning all about SMOOCH!!!

WOW stamp Class .....Hello Doily

2011-08-20T16:55:00.000-04:00

Wow class this month was a HUGE WOW! We made FREE cards with the stamp Hello Doily.
Wont you join us next month!

Team Stamp and Chat! What a great day!

2011-08-20T16:51:00.000-04:00

WOW! What a great Saturday Team Stamp N Chat. 10 of us gathered together today to solve all of the worlds stamping problems. I think we did it! We chatted about Business, swapping, convention, stamping, swapping, stamping, oh yea I said that! and then some. We had "Show and Share" and LOTS of participation with that by the way....and then we had a GREAT Lunch.....(potluck) and then stamping of course. I provided THREE make N takes for all to stamp. What a great way to spend a Saturday! Food Friends and Stamping. If your interested in any of this fellowship be sure to sign up and join my team. We will be re visiting Stamp N Chats about every other month or sooner if we can.
Next month we will also have a swap of some sort included in our activities. Cant wait to see you all there. Thanks to those who made today VERY AWESOME!!!

Technique Class for August

2011-08-17T14:23:00.000-04:00

Here are some of the AWESOME projects we did at Technique Class and Big shot Class this last week!

Above is the Inch by Inch technique, Below is a Big Shot project with the Letterpress Plate and Beautiful butterfly die and some CORK!!

This is the Glue Resist Techique

This is the Pencil Highlights technique

And this is my favorite....the double duet texture technique. Enjoy your Wednesday Ladies.

Happy I Do Day for Brian and his new bride!

2011-08-13T15:26:00.000-04:00

This is the card I made for my friend Audrey's Son Brian and his brand new Bride today. The wedding is

is this evening. The photo (scan) does not do this card justice. LOTS of glitter, embossing, texture and rhinestone bling. Hope they like it. Took me TWO hours to design and make! Enjoy your Saturday.

My Best Convention Buddies.............

2011-08-07T11:45:00.000-04:00


Jill, Kathy and Laurie at the 2011 SU Convention			Exactly how silly is silly??

WOW check out this Summer Paper Sale!

2011-08-05T09:20:00.000-04:00

$99 Stamping Kit ENDS today! Dont miss out!

2011-07-31T11:04:00.000-04:00

Dont forget, TODAY is the last day for the $99 Stamping Kit. First photo contains a few of the things in the kit. Second photo....the FREE Holiday Keepsake Box kit from Stampin UP. Third photo is the FREE stamp set included in the Holiday Keepsake kit from Stampin UP. AND....I will personally buy you a stamp set from the BRAND new Holiday Mini in September if you purchase this Starter Kit today! Sign up on line at
www.lauriekrauss.stampinup.net and click "start your own business" and then click "JOIN NOW"
Happy Sunday

A Big Customer Thank You!

2011-07-31T10:55:00.000-04:00

So......who has the BEST customers in the WHOLE world.....I DO. Back in May, my husband and I went to Alaska (on Stampin Ups tab, not that I didnt earn it....) and while I was gone, I had an incentive. If you place and order while we are in Alaska, you will be invited to a FREE card class this summer. Well. the FREE card class is here. These are the cards the gals will be making today. Two of each with envelopes of course. Should be a grand time. Watch for more of these offers, you too can get invited to make FREE cards. Enjoy your day.

Christmas in July Stamp a Stack..........What a blast

2011-07-30T21:41:00.002-04:00

This weekend is Christmas in July. A stamping in Deerland tradition of sorts. I love to get started on Christmas cards early. So do my customers. So....5 styles, 4 of each style.....almost 60 ladies and they only pay $20. That is surely a recipe for fun. Everyone brings a snack to share. Fun Fun Fun all night long. Enjoy the weekend.

WOW watercolor Crayon Class

2011-07-28T21:41:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone. We had WOW product Class on Sunday July 24th. WOW was right. We learned how to use Watercolor Crayons. I showed everyone TWO fabulous techniques and here are the FREE cards they made. They purchased at least one set of the crayons, came to class and made FREE cards....Now...that is WOW... Next WOW Product class is August 21st and we will be using Chipboard on page 191 Merry Medley. You should join us. Until then.....Happy Stamping

WOW with Flower Fest!

2011-07-24T21:00:00.000-04:00

Here are the THREE great cards everyone made for FREE on friday night at WOW class. Just purchase the stamp set....pick it up on class night and make free cards..... Hello Doily is next month, dont miss it. Check my calendar out at www.lauriekrauss.stampinup.net . Enjoy!

Convention Photos! Fun Fun Fun!!

2011-07-19T21:03:00.000-04:00

This photo is taken at Awards Night. Kathy was Demo of the year #98, Jill #76 and Me #13. WOW we are all going to the Founders Circle Retreat Together in September.

This is one of my SASSY uplines....Jan. She was actually making a project.....some of US dont stamp in public.......Savor this photo.

The theme for Convention was GROW......The decor was AWESOME.....These flowers were inspired by the stamp sets....Inspired by Nature and Just Believe.

Jill my room mate just before we actually crashed and burned for the night.

These are the three WONDERFUL women I worked with on the presentation for Convention. Meg McAllister, Jenny Peterson and Ellen Richardson. We Rocked our world and theirs........

More photos to follow this weekend.....I need to resize them first!

My ultimate Goal........
Founders Circle. I will be attending in September!

Faux Fun with Technique Class!

2011-07-04T20:27:00.000-04:00

Want to learn how to make these AWESOME cards with Faux Techniques? Class is Tuesday July 5th at 6pm. Two or three seats left if you would like to join us and find out how to do these fun and easy techniques with just regular stampin goodies. Call me at 734-428-7795 or email at lkrauss828@prodigy.net

Faux Tiles, Faux sueded Flowers, Faux Metal embellishing, Faux leather (alligator skin)

Out with the Old.....In with the NEW CATALOG! WOW!

2011-06-30T22:58:00.000-04:00


Garage Sale, Open House with make n takes, snacks and incentives.......Friday July 1st from	5-10pm,

June Stamp a Stack! By By Retired Sets...........

2011-06-30T22:53:00.000-04:00

Here are the cards we did for June's 20 for $20. We had a great time. Join us next month for Christmas Cards! WOW!!

WOW stamp class for June

2011-06-17T20:51:00.004-04:00

Here are the THREE great FREE cards my gals got to make at WOW stamp class tonight. Buy the stamp set and make the cards for FREE. This class is offered EVERY month. Check it out!

June Technique Classes

2011-06-16T21:03:00.000-04:00

Techniques this month were: Emboss Resist, Kissing, Polished Wrinkles (my personal favorite) and .....
Scratch and Sniff cards. Awesome Class. Four new techniques Every Month just $20, includes ALL materals.

WOW product Class for June

2011-06-16T20:58:00.000-04:00

WOW product Class this month was AWESOME. We used the new TRIPPLE Layer punches. Customers picked which punch they wanted, purchased the punch and made the cards for FREE.......Check it out next month.....

May Stamp a Stack! Awesome Cards and Awesome Stampers!

2011-05-29T22:04:00.000-04:00

Here are the four styles of all occasion cards we stamped this evening. AWESOME! Next 20 cards for $20 bucks is June 24th and 25th. Dont miss it. We will be enjoying cards made with stamps that will be retiring July 1st.

North to Alaska! But glad to be home.

2011-05-28T23:58:00.000-04:00

Our first glimpse of Alaska. It was SOOOOO Beautiful. This was Katchican Alaska. Very charming.

Our First Eagle sighting of MANY....they were everywhere. They are really regal.

We did a Rainforest nature walk. This beautiful lady was injured and at the Raptor Center. She had to have one of her wings amputated, but they are taking wonderful care of her there.

This is an injured Great Horned Owl. We are actually only about 18 inches from her. She was AWESOME.

Dave feeding the REINDEER lettuce. They loved it. They even let us pet their antlers. They were warm and very fuzzy. They are not actually native to Alaska. The lady that runs the raptor center is taking care of 5 of the reindeer.

This is a pile of BEAR skat! Right in the middle of a HUMAN trail. We saw LOTS of signs of BEAR but luckily no BEAR. Our guide was very good about counting and recounting to make sure we were all there. We did have to hike in a small group of 10 and stick together. Bears.....dont see very well.

Tracy Arm Fjord. OH MY GOSH....it was so Beautiful. It too us about 4 hours to sail in and out. Icy!!

Here is the Glacier at the end of the Fjord. It was BIG, ICY and BLUE. We did see an occasional otter swimming around.

Here is a view from the HELICOPTER ride. Way out of my box ladies......Dave got to sit in the FRONT seat. I was good with the back seat thank you......

A Beautiful stream at Liarsville. Liarsville is the beginning of the Yukon trail up to the gold fields. We panned for gold here. This is were all of the news paper people stayed as they did not want to make the trek up the "Dead Horse Pass" into theYukon.

This is a photo of the FRONT of the train while we were on the back of the train. The scenery was stunning.
Dave road our on the platform the WHOLE trip. Oh...I saw a Black Bear on the way up!! The last two photos are in Victoria, Brittish Columbia. The first is of Craigdarroch Castle and the second in the Brochart Gardens. Both were Fabulous!! You know how we love OLD stuff.

Sad Day in Deerland...........Farewell my faithful friends.

2011-05-19T20:54:00.000-04:00

Hello Friends. This is not going to be an easy post for any of us. For those of you who come out to Deerland, you know that we have Four (yes Four) pugs. Three boys, one girl......Sammy is 12 1/2, Kuji is 6, Joey is 4 and Mags is 1 1/2. Today we had to say good by to two of our faithful companions.....Not one but two.....No dog owner should ever loose two in one day. My heart is heavy as I type. Grief consumes me. My heart is broken. As you know Sammy has been sick for some time. It was his time and we are sure that it was the right thing to do. He is happy, running and playing with Kyla in Pug Heaven right now. Kuji's passing was quite unexpected. Three years ago when we adopted him, he had a malignant tumor on his right back leg. We elected then to have it removed and hope for the best. Well, we had three WONDERFUL years. Last week, our little guy just wasnt behaving like himself and even stopped playing with Mags......his playful buddy. Eating was not first on his agenda and often he was getting sick after eating. Tuesday night he had a siezure and I was up all night with hm. Went to see the Doctor (our Fabulous Doctor) for a look over. Well.....we lost on the time clock. The cancer was back and it effected his, stomach, liver, spleen and possibly his brain. Our doctor said that he would not survive the week as sick as he was. The right thing to do was to make it so he was in no pain no matter how much pain we felt. He was so sweet and brave. So friends.....say a little prayer for my faithful companions. They are both in a better place without pain and sickness.

Sammy and Kuji May 18th, 2011

Destresser Class WOW

2011-05-18T23:10:00.000-04:00

These two cards are the FREE cards we learned how to make with the Destresser Class. Really Nice and Easy. The bottom card was a card one of my downline made for me. Her name is Karen Pojedynski. She is an awesome Stamper. Hope you enjoy the cards.

The Family Frame Class! WOW!

2011-05-15T21:35:00.000-04:00

This was the AWESOME project we did this weekend at Class. It was Inspired by my Stampin Buddie Jill Hillard. I could not resist doing my in the awesomly wonderful Cottage Wall paper to match my stamp room. Everyone in attendance used different DSP and everyone of them were ABSOLUTELY beautiful. I wish now I would have photographed them all.......I think one of my buddies did and I will have her send those photos to share......We also had WOW Stamp class on Friday night. Those cards are attached too. I will get the cards from "Wow" product class scanned this week for you. We used the destressing essentials kit for our projects.....they were a big wow too.....Have to run....packing for Alaska! Chat soon.

May Workshops!

2011-05-10T23:51:00.000-04:00

Here are the THREE really awesome Make N Takes we did at my TOTALLY hands on workshop Saturday. Enjoyed the afternoon TOTALLY! Good food, Good Friends and Stamping!

Great New Mini Started May 1st. Lots of Promos for this month

2011-05-08T13:18:00.000-04:00

Lots of Scrapbook savings this month....30% off selected stamp sets and selected pricing on Stampin Up's custom printing available through our digital software, MY DIGITAL STUDIO.

Stampin Up will donate $2.00 for every stamp set or digital brush kit to help Breast Cancer Research. I will give the first 20 people to order this stamp set a FREE ribbon of hope stamp. WOW that is a $7.95 value.

CRUISE documents have ARRIVED.....only 12 more nights to sleep!

2011-05-08T12:33:00.001-04:00

Our travel documents arrived in this SWEET little zippered planner. It also has our personalized name tags and luggage tags. Every year they are different and Cruise themed. WOW! I only have to sleep 12 more times until its time to go on the Cruise of a Lifetime.......FREE thanks to Stampin Up!!! (Hubby goes for FREE too!) Email me today and I can tell you how you can EARN one too! Career Plans are changing and Stampin Up is making it EASIER for EVERYONE to earn the incentive trip and bonus'. Join now with the Digital Scrapbook book Kit Special only $122.50 for $320.00 worth of Stampin up Supplies and LOTS of opportunities.....

Big Shot Class for May......Flashy projects

2011-05-08T12:27:00.000-04:00

The card we did was Absolutely Beautiful. We used the new Flower Garden Embossing Folder, with LOTS of shimmer paint, embossing powder and ink.....turned out awesome. We did sweet little treat boxes with the Petal Cone die, (altered of course), Butterfly easel cards and cute Bird House ornaments for the stick tree with the milk carton die. SWEET! Hope to see you next month for Big Shot Class, this is one we do EVERY month. Next month join us on the 10th of June.

May Technique Class was a hit!!

2011-05-08T12:15:00.000-04:00

This month we tried our hand at making "Fabric" Flowers with a Big Shot, Faux Mother of Pearl with Shimmer paint, "Ribbon" Flowers with sticky pages and ribbon and Soot Stamping. Have to say....that beautiful new ship in the stamp set "The Open Sea" is PERFECT for Soot Stamping! We tried several types of ribbon on our ribbon flowers, some liked the satin, some liked the seam binding, some like the wide grossgrain....but it does take some patience.....Enjoy your Mothers Day......and Happy Stamping.

Purse Contest.... Help me choose!

2011-04-27T20:30:00.000-04:00

The attendees of Mystery Hostess Night were given a challenge.......Make a purse using only SU supplies and get the purse to me.....WINNER...gets the stamp set Strength and Hope from the NEW MINI Book.
Only two gals took me up on the challenge. They are both awesome purses. So Leave a comment and vote for your favorite and then I will tally up the votes and name the winner on Monday! Happy voting.

Cupcake Stamp Camp Projects April 2011

2011-04-27T20:27:00.000-04:00

Here are the SIX great projects we did for "Cupcake Stampcamp" All 13 gals had TONS of fun!
We did a "Cupcake Kit" in a box, a Cupcake journal, Cupcake Spa Sox, Cupcake Hand Sanitizer, Cupcake treat holder, and a Cupcake gift holder like Shelli Gardner made us for Founders Circle. We had lots of treats to eat and a great time stamping together.

Scrapbooking... March and April Pages

2011-04-27T20:22:00.000-04:00


WOW! we have been scrappin our Memories. Last Tuesday of the Month we do a two page spread for just $10, wont you join us next month.

Bring on the Cake.....WOW class for Friday

2011-04-15T13:04:00.000-04:00

Tonight is WOW stamp Class. The set we are using this month is "Bring on the Cake". Stampers purchase the set and have a specific night to come and pick it up. They get to make FREE cards with their set on "pick up night". WOW!!!

Four Frames Stamp Set and NEW Designer Paper! HERE THEY ARE!

2011-04-14T21:24:00.000-04:00

So.....here are the cards as promised. So.....here is the deal. Spend $20 and then order the Four Frames Stamp set (wood or clear) AND the new Designer Series Paper.......and receive the supplies to make all six of these cards for FREE. Yes....if you already emailed me with in the last two days to order....IT QUALIFIES. All orders will be placed on Monday April 18th. When product arrives here....your card supplies will be in with your order. You will be responsible for stamping your own copyrighted images.
So Email me today with your order at lkrauss828@prodigy.net Happy Stamping.

Four Frames Stamp Set and NEW Designer Paper! WOW!

2011-04-11T19:34:00.000-04:00

OMG! Ladies.........This is a great Sneak Peek. Stampin Up is letting us test the products from the NEW catalog that will be coming out in July. The Petals paisley Designer Series Paper is ABSOLUTELY Fabulous. I will post some very simple cards made with the paper and stamp set later this week. The stamp set of course....coordinates with the Decorative Label Punch as well. To purchase the paper and the stamp you must first spend $20.00 on product. (That is easy) Then you can purchase one stamp set and one pack of paper......(that is the hard part.....I want 10 packs). NOW.....If you are a HOSTESS in April.....have a $350 party and get yours for FREE!!! WhOOO HOOOO! Give me a call with your order TODAY!

April Technique Class

2011-04-03T13:33:00.000-04:00

Happy Sunday Ladies. We are having Technique Class today. Todays techniques are Cracked Glass (above), TRUE reflexion and FAUX reflexion (in that order) and then FAUX flocking. If you couldn't make todays class, there is another one on Tuesday at 6pm. Give me a call and RSVP. Enjoy

Happy March my friends....We are having Stamp a Stack this weekend.

2011-03-25T14:43:00.000-04:00

Hello Stampers! Tonight and tomorrow afternoon, stampers will be making 20 cards for $20! These are the five styles they will be stamping. They make four of each card. We all have a great time when we get together. I am really looking forward to seeing my old buddy Della. She used to be a demonstrator and I have not spent NEARLY enough time with her lately.....Have a few NEW stampers coming this weekend.....HMMMMM...maybe we can MOLD them...Happy weekend. It will be a busy one. Dont forget...This is the final week of Sale A Bration. Spend $50.00 Get a FREE gift from Stampin Up......

March WOW class. Create a Cupcake

2011-03-19T00:26:00.000-04:00

The march stampset for WOW class is "Create a Cupcake". I combined this stamp set with the "Cupcake" punch so that if attendees spent just $10 extra dollars they could also recieve a Sale A Bration Gift for FREE. The ladies attending WOW class buy the stamp set and punch and make these cards for FREE. They can make more than one for $1 extra a card. Now that is a WOW for sure!

Scrapping with the Gleaner Girls.....What fun

2011-03-17T21:24:00.000-04:00

We did some really cute 6 x 6 scrap book pages for Jeans workshop this month. Then we did a sweet card with "Clearly for you" and the window panes. Fun of course was had by all and Jean got a bundle of FREE stuff. If you would like to host a Stampin Up workshop, drop me an email or give me a call.

Technique Class for March....WOW

2011-03-10T21:28:00.000-05:00

We had a Blast this month at Technique class. Four Techniques.....Puzzle Layers, Folded paper frames, Spinner/slider cards and Fabric Flowers.....a card and a technique sheet for their book. all for $20. Join us next month for Reflexion, Faux Reflexion, Cracked Glass and Homemade Flocking!!