Fabric, Fabric, Fabric!

I am SO into making projects with the Big Shot and fabric right now. I thought I would share a few with you today.

The first project is several hair clips for a young girl. Easy to do, just cut out some felt layer, insert eyelet and brad. Attach to a hair clip wrapped in ribbon. EASY EASY.

The second project is a scalloped circle pin. I simply used the Big Shot to cut out four of the larger scallop circles and two of the smallest. The fold the larger circles in half and weave them. Stitch in the center to hold them together. Layer the two small circles on top and punch a hole with you crop-a-dile, insert rhinestone brad. I then heated the edges with my embossing gun to melt the edges. This is what makes it look fluffy.

The third project is a wristlet. This project was inspired by SU!'s co-founder Shelli Gardner. The wristlet was made using 3 different fabrics and the circles #2 die. To hold the circles together I used a jumbo eyelet and then put a rhinestone brad through the center. I attached all three to a felt piece cut out with the perfect setting die & attached ribbons to the sides so you could tie it on your wrist.

Below are the dies that were used in these projects. Click on them to take you to the SU! shop. Remember, when you shop through my website you will enjoy the preferred shopping price.

Event #2

Stampin' Up! Classes and Events March & April 2009

Here are my upcoming events, lots of them! Make sure you put them on your calendar so you can plan to be there!

March 6^th: Croppin Chicks Crop! This is a great crop for you to be a part of at the Crossroads Banquet Center (by the Cutlerville Holiday Inn Express) 10am-Midnight! I will be the SU! Demonstrator at the event. Go to www.croppinchicksgetaways.com for more info. $50

March 12^th: Home and Craft Expo at Freedom Baptist School (middle school gym) in Hudsonville 3pm-7pm. This event is a fundrasier for Angie Peters who, I believe has cancer. Come and show your support and check out all the booths!

March 14th 2pm: Well, you've asked for it and waited now it's here! The Sizzix BIG SHOT class. Just ordered your Big Shot? Thinking about it? Have another die machine and wonder if it will work with our dies? This is the class for you!!!! Cost is free if you purchased a Big Shot from me, $7 if you purchased a Big Shot from another demo, or $10 if you are a wisher of a Big Shot or have another non-SU! system made by sizzix or other company. The $10 is 100% refundable if you decide to take the plunge and order one the day of the class!!!

We will be making at least a couple of projects and I will demo tons of different things the Big Shot can do. Please let me know if you will be joining in the fun by March 7th. Held at my house: 1514 Erin St, Jenison, MI 49428

April 17: Home Party Expo: For Susan G Komen 3 day for a Cure Fundraiser Event at Grace Reformed Church, 3330 Burlingame, Wyoming, MI 9am-3pm

April 18th 2pm: Pizza Box Card Class. Come and make this cute mini pizza box and three matching cards. Cost is $12 Please let me know if you will be attending by April 11th. Held at my house: 1514 Erin St, Jenison, MI 49428

Don't forget: YOUR WORKSHOP! I still have a few dates open in March for you workshop!! Would you like to earn FREE products? Have you heard about all the extras during sale-a-bration? For every $300 in sales at your workshop you will earn a free sale-a-bration set! This year there are a ton of free stamp sets, a paper pack, and punch you can choose from. Contact me today to get your first choice of dates.

Please Help!

It's that time of year, spring is near....well, maybe if we cross our fingers...

Anyway, I am evaluating my business and need your help. To help me learn more about how I am doing, and what you would like me to do I've created a survey.
If you could please take a few minutes, it's only 10 questions, to take my survey I would really appreciate it!
There is even a surprise at the end!

Click here to take survey

Quilt Square

As, I've said before I do not consider myself a quilter, I wish but I'm not. Yet. Seeing all the great quilt ideas using the big shot inspires me to learn though. This quilt square comes with a story though: At SU! leadership, Shelli the co-founder shared how she was inspired by all of the quilting ideas out there. She then told us that she, herself, went and picked out fabrics and a bunch of Kanab, UT ladies made us each a quilt square. I guess you could say straight from Utah with love! The lucky ladies that made this for all the lucky leadership demonstrators work at the Stampin' Up! manufacturing plant in Kanab, instead of making stamps they were sewing 1,000 quilt squares.

My quilt square was made with the star die. To make the flower, cut out the points of the star and turn the points inward instead of outward like a star. Confusing? Maybe, in the future I will have to show a step by step, once I learn how to quilt! :)

Also, check out the cute apron Shelli made with one of the square. Hmm, got to get out that sewing machine.

Click on the dies above for more information.

Scrappy Cats Information!

You've asked for more information on the Scrappy Cats event so here it is. Hot off the press!!!

Contact me via e-mail and I can send you the original e-mail attachment. TaraAngus@gmail.com

Scrappy Cats 2010

Scrap-booking Fundraiser

What: Day-long Scrap Booking Extravaganza

When: Saturday February 27, 2010 from 1 to 10 pm

Where: West Oakview Elementary School

3880 Stuyvesant, NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Why: All Proceeds to go to the West Oakview PTA

Cost: $25 per Scrapbooker

What is included:

* Dinner * Snacks * Beverages * Goody Bags

* Use of 8 (yes eight) Sizzix or Sizzlits Alphabet Sets

* Use of a Cricut Die Cutter!!!!

* Entrance into hourly prize drawing (9 drawings total). All prize packages valued at $20 or more!!!!!

* At least two scrapping “challenges” with prizes

Extra Goodies:

* Stampin’ Up Make and Take by Tara Angus

* Professional Massage Therapist Melissa Martyn will

provide table massages at $1 per minute with 50% going

back to the PTA.

The first 50 PAID participants to register by Saturday, February 20, 2010 are guaranteed a goody bag valued at $20 or more.

Scrappy Cats Registration Form

Fill out the form below and mail to:

Lesley Menhart

850 Columbus NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

OR

send this completed form to school with your child to turn into his or her teacher

OR

Questions….Contact Lesley Menhart at (616) 447-9770

Be sure to include your check for $25 made out to

West Oakview PTA with your registration.

Name: _____________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________________________________

E-Mail Address (this will not be sold or given away): ______________________________________________________

If you would like to sit with specific people please list them below.

1) ________________________ 2) ________________________ 3) ________________________ 4) ________________________

Bring a Friend who is NEW to Scrappy Cats and get $5 off your Registration……My NEW friend to Scrappy cats is: ____________________________________________________

$5 per NEW, PAID Registrant to Scrappy Cats will be returned to you during the event

Do you need an electrical outlet for a Cricut ____YES ____NO

(This will bee accommodated to the best of our abilities)

EVENTS, EVENTS, EVENTS!!!

Here are my upcoming events, lots of them! Make sure you put them on your calendar so you can plan to be here!

February 21st @ 2pm.

Birthday Card Class: Come on by and make 6 great birthday cards for $15. Please RSVP by Feb 14th so I can have all your supplies ready to go. Thanks!

February 26th 6pm & Feb 27th 10am (attend one session): Jenison Bands CD Scrapbook Fundraiser

This is a fundraiser for the JHS Marching Band, all proceeds will go to the band! :) You will make your choice of style of project. Such as, JHS, birthday, Christmas, Baby, Sunny day, or vintage tailored style. $20, please contact by Feb 14th if you are interested.

February 27th 1pm-10pm: Scrappy Cats Crop at West Oakview Elem, in Northview School District, GR, MI. This is a fundraiser for the PTG.

Click here for more details!

March 14th 2pm: Well, you've asked for it and waited now it's here! The Sizzix BIG SHOT class. Just ordered your Big Shot? Thinking about it? Have another die machine and wonder if it will work with our dies? This is the class for you!!!! Cost is free if you purchased a Big Shot from me, $7 if you purchased a Big Shot from another demo, or $10 if you are a wisher of a Big Shot or have another non-SU! system made by sizzix or other company. The $10 is 100% refundable if you decide to take the plunge and order one the day of the class!!!

We will be making at least a couple of projects and I will demo tons of different things the Big Shot can do. Please let me know if you will be joining in the fun by March 7th.

April 18th 2pm: Pizza Box Card Class. Come and make this cute mini pizza box and three matching cards. Cost is $12 Please let me know if you will be attending by April 11th.

Don't forget: YOUR WORKSHOP! I still have a few dates open in Feb and several in March for you workshop!! Would you like to earn FREE products? Have you heard about all the extras during sale-a-bration? For every $300 in sales at your workshop you will earn a free sale-a-bration set! This year there are a ton of free stamp sets, a paper pack, and punch you can choose from. Contact me today to get your first choice of dates.

Join my team & take 15% off your starter kit!

Digital+ Starter Kit Price: $185 (over $295 value!) Limited time only! 15% OFF your Digital Starter Kit!! Jan. 5 - March 31, 2010 !!! ONLY $157.00 !! PLUS: Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $47.95) from the current catalogs when signing up during the promotion.

Digital+ Starter Kit Contents:

• My Digital Studio software suite
• Two stamp sets (Party Hearty, Petal Pizzazz)
• Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11")
• Four Classic Stampin' Pads (Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise)
• Four Stampin' Write markers (Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red)
• Chocolate Chip 1/4" grosgrain ribbon
• Real Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon
• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Mini Glue Dots
• SNAIL Adhesive
• Business supplies (product catalogs, order forms, training DVD and other supplies)

I would love to share a few of the things YOU can look forward to as a demonstrator in my Dream Big. Stamp Often. Team:

As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator You Get:
1. To enjoy 20% instant income on all purchases (that's an instant 20% savings)

2. To earn up to 40% commission on personal purchases and customer sales

3. Extra income. You'll earn extra income based on your sales and recruiting--how much extra income is up to you. Maybe you just want enough income to pay the electric bill every month, or maybe your goal is bigger--the monthly payment for your new car--it's your decision! See the Compensation Table for more information.

4. To receive our full color Stampin' Success monthly magazine - great tips, techniques, samples

5. To host a Demonstrator only website that allows your family and friends to shop online from you 24 hours a day

6. To attend Stampin' Up! demonstrator events - Convention, Regionals, & Leadership.

7. To know about specials, retiring items, company announcements before the public is informed

8. To earn extra income for holidays or to help out in these economic tough times

9. Support from Stampin' Up! with support materials, including a monthly magazine, workshop ideas, and audio and video trainings on all kinds of topics available on our Demonstrator Web Site.

10. To enjoy the perks on your terms - as little or as much as you like - what days of the week, how many days of the week - what types of events

11. Credit for your personal purchases - anything we purchase as Stampin' Up! demonstrators counts toward our low $300 quarterly minimum, great rewards program, career milestones, monthly overrides, promotions, free mini catalog program

12. To receive the catalog and minis mailed to you FREE throughout the year

13. To enjoy hostess benefits and income - as Stampin' Up! demonstrators we are allowed to be our own best customer and receive all the perks of being a hostess AND a demonstrator.

14. To enjoy tax benefits of owning your own business - wouldn't you love to write off travel for business, designer series papers, the BIG SHOT, and more?

15. To be recognized for your efforts of sales, recruiting and promoting

16. Flexibility in how you generate sales - home parties, catalog shows, clubs, classes, direct orders, personal orders, craft fairs, sales of finished product - Stampin' UP! provides multiple streams of income - there is no one way to generate income from sales of product - find the way that works best for you or enjoy several avenues.

17. To see the new Catalog and each Mini Catalog First

18. To take advantage of Demonstrator only bulk buy items

19. To be a member of the Dream Big. Stamp Often, ning network (like facebook but only for my team!)

20. My support - With 7+ years experience I have as a SU! demonstrator. I can help YOU achieve your Stampin' Up! dreams.

I know that you will have fun, make new friends and never pay full price again as demonstrator. I also know that anything is possible when you are in control of your destiny.

Let me help you on the path to making Stampin' Up! be what YOU want it to be.

JOIN TODAY - www.taragus.stampinup.net
PASSWORD: dream big

Stampin' Up! Starter Kit:

If you're wondering what comes in the Starter Kit, look below. The Starter Kit provides a wide assortment of products to help you as you begin your Stampin' Up! business. For $199 you'll receive product and business supplies valued at $335--just look at all that is included!

Limited time only! 15% OFF your Starter Kit!! Jan. 5 - March 31, 2010 !!! ONLY $169.00 !! PLUS: Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $47.95) from the current catalogs when signing up during the promotion.

And to add scrapbooking to your business, the Stampin' Memories add-on option is a great choice for those who want to more fully showcase Stampin' Up!'s Stampin' Memories line.

The Starter Kit, created exclusively for new demonstrators, contains Stampin' Up! essentials you'll need to get started in your new business, including

• Five complete stamp sets
• A Stampin' Around wheel, handle, and ink cartridge
• Stampin' Pastels
• Card stock
• Eastern Blooms Décor Elements and applicator tool
• Five Classic Stampin' Pads
• VersaMark Pad
• Stampin' Scrub and Mist
• Blender pens
• Business forms and tools