My name is Dana, and I'm obsessed with Scotland!

Have I mentioned that I'm obsessed with Scotland?  Love everything Scottish, can't wait to go to Scotland someday....if I liked Whiskey I would so drink Scotch Whiskey, I love Walker Shortbread cookies and Robin Williams' impression of a Scotsman.  Ok, that last one isn't really Scottish--but it IS funny!

I think my obsession began when I married my hubby--my married name is KEITH.  We have a Castle near Aberdeen, Scotland.  Well, WE don't, but my hubby's ancestors did.  It's Dunnottar Castle and The Amazing Race Season 3 had a pitstop there! My favorite show EVAH AND my favorite country!) A cousin traveled to Dunnottar Castle a few years ago and when they arrived, and signed the guest book and discussed they were KEITHs, the Castle caretakers took them out to dinner!
Wow, this post is already too long--but I'm not even to the best part of my story--so hang with me.
Then I read the novel OUTLANDER, by Diana Gabaldon.  Fantastic book if you're a girl and you like Sci-Fi, time travel and nursing.  There's a love story in there.  Fanstastic book--I've read it 3 times (and it's the 1st in a series of 7, all over 700 pages each).  OH, so OUTLANDER takes place in Scotland, it's also an historical fiction.

So, I've done some research into the Keith Clan and bought hubby a proper Keith Clan Tartan tie--it's a Navy/Green plaid.  Beautiful.  I have thought about acquiring for myself a Keith Tartan throw, or coat even...but they're soooooo expensive.

Then I'm shopping in Macy's last week and see the Dooney & Bourke Handbag display and they have red and NAVY TARTAN handbags! Seriously!?! They should have just named the "navy" as "KEITH TARTAN (MODERN)" It looks EXACTLY like it.  Someone over at Dooney & Bourke must be a Keith!
Well, I just HAD to get this for myself as an early birthday present!  Oh, would you like to see a picture?  I've linked to my Facebook page--I was quite excited when it arrived today so I posted over there as well.
But, enough yammering....here it is: (*SQUEEEEEE*)

It's been soooo long since I bought myself a proper handbag--this has leather straps and I can REGISTER IT.  How crazy is that!?!

Anyway--welcome to my crazy world.  I should totally have a card to accompany the greatness that is this cute handbag.  So I will think about that and in a future post have a very Scottish-type card for you!

CHEERS!

13 more days for the Mini Starter Kit (my favorite number!!!)

Hello all! There are 13 more days to take advantage of Stampin' Up's "mini" starter kit offer of $85!! The price of the "full size" kit is $199.00 and includes more stuff (DUH) but the $85 kit is a great deal to GET STARTED...then everything you order is at least 20% off after that.

Here are some benefits to signing up:

• Instant 20% off all your stuff!
• You can be a hobby demo - you don't have to ever sell anything to anyone else besides yourself, have workshops or get bookings.
• You have until the end of December to make your first quarterly minimum!
• If you want to be only a hobby demo, I will buy the business supplies in your kit from you, dropping that $85 even further!
• If you sign up under this promotion, receive your choice of stamp sets from current catalog from me! YAY!
• See details of what each starter kit includes HERE (but if you want to sign, click on the link below. This link is "generic" to Stampin Up and doesn't connect you to MY webpage unless you search for me)

CLICK HERE TO GO TO MY WEBSITE in the top right there's a tab that says "START YOUR OWN BUSINESS" from that page there's a link (on the left) that says "JOIN NOW" and the password is danakeith (my name, no spaces)

Email me danamkeith@gmail.com or call if you have questions 210.216.4301

Tax Holiday Sale on selected Stampin' Up stuff!!!

We ALL love sales...and Stampin' Up is honoring the TAX FREE HOLIDAY we have every August!!!

The state of Texas is having a sales tax holiday from August 21 - 23. Because school supply items are included in this sales tax holiday, the below list of items will be tax free during the holiday period. Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! (that is...with ME!!) during the tax holiday period in order to receive these items tax free.

Uni-ball Signo gel pen, 105021, $3.95
Basic Black Stampin’ Write journaler, 105394, $3.25
Stampin’ Write markers, various, $3.25
Watercolor Pencils, 101879, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Bold Brights, 106695, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Earth Elements, 106696, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Rich Regals, 106698, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Soft Subtles, 106697, $19.95
Watercolor Wonder Crayons Neutrals, 106746, $9.95
Stampin’ Pastels, 105542, $24.95
Craft & Rubber scissors, 103179, $19.95
Paper snips, 103579, $9.95
Craft & Paper scissors, 108360, $29.95
Pencil sharpener, 100745, $4.95
Blender pens, 102845, $9.95
2-Way Glue Pen, 100425, $3.50
SNAIL adhesive, 104332, $6.95
SNAIL refill, 104331, $4.50
Mini Glue Dots, 103683, $4.95
Pop-Up Glue Dots, 104183, $3.95
Stampin’ Dimensionals, 104430, $3.95
Anywhere Glue Stick, 104045, $3.95
Dotto, 103305, $12.95
Dotto refill, 100902, $6.50
Sticky Strip, 104294, $6.95
Tombow Adhesive, 110755, $3.95

This sale is THIS Friday, Saturday, Sunday! You may place your order via my website @ www.danakeith.stampinup.net and clicky on the linky for SHOP NOW (upper right corner) or email me your order ( danamkeith@gmail.com) and I'll be sure it's in before the sale ends!
WHOOO HOOOO!!! I looooove sales!!!

What I've been working on...

Wasn't I going to post pictures yesterday? Um...yeah...that's my illness manifesting itself...it's called Procrastination.
First,there's my swap for convention....which I modeled off a color challenge swap with my Upline--using Bravo Burgandy and my favorite 1st-new-stamp-set-from-the-new-catty: CIRCLE CIRCUS (LOVE it!!). It's not a color I would chose to use...but it helped me get out of my comfort zone and I ended up really liking the finished product:

So....for convention I was going to use all new IN COLORS, but when Irealized I had 3 full spools of Real Red ribbon decided I should go with the black/red/grey combo....which I'm loving!

NEXT is the Shoebox Swap I'm participating in on Monday afternoon. I decided to do a "Squash Book" or origami-fold mini album. For this project we're using In Colors--Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry and Pumpkin Pie. My first sample (and picture) I used Sahara Sand, Kiwi Kiss and Baja Breeze.

Now I need to get off this computer and finish assembling the In Color Version of my squash book. I work Saturday night (12 hr shift--I'm an RN in a L&D unit), so really need to finish all this hopefully before I need to go to sleep Saturday morning (in about 5 more hours!) GAH!

Convention is coming!!!

I can't believe Convention is almost here! Has it really been a year! w00t!!!!1
My friend and recruiter, Kimberly Stallcup and I fly out to Salt Lake City on Monday, August 3rd, and will return on Sunday, August 9th. I'm taking my camera and plan to post pictures of FUN STUFF during the week.

I was going to have a Stamp-A-Stack class this week....but the time just got away from me, and I'm putting together the Shoebox Swap project our pre-convention activities....then there are the SWAPS I'm making! I'll post a picture of my swap--I decided to use REAL RED since I had 3 full spools of red ribbon! It's pretty cute! I promise I'll share--pics will be up tomorrow night.

FIRST STAMP CLUB MEETING! July 23rd!!

FINALLY! Our first Stamp Club Date! Thursday July 23rd 6-9 pm!
We'll make a cute set of Friendship Cards using the NEW IN COLORS, have some NOM NOM goodies to munch on and decide our Hostess Order for the 6 months.

Stamp Club runs for 6 months--July to December. Minimum order is $25.00 per month (of course you may order more) from the new Idea Book and Catalog. If you are doing the MARKER CLUB (where you will end up with the complete set of 48 Stampin' Write markers by the end of the club) it's $26/month.

If you think or you know you usually spend more than 25.00 a month then you may choose to become a “Double Member.” As a double member, you commit to spending $50 a month instead of $25,and you will be the Hostess two times during the 6 month period.

You make take outside orders anytime--most ladies do this the month they know they're going to be the hostess!

PLEASE Share this invite with your friends!! For everyone that brings a friend on board for Stamp Club, you will receive your choice of stamp set from my stock of stamps for sale for FREE, and in month 6 you’ll receive your choice of stamp set from the new catalog ($17.95 & under) for free as well!!!

I'm HOME

Hi all! I just got back from a WONDERFUL WEEK at Camp Capers http://www.campcapers.org/ where I worked as the Camp Nurse. LOVED IT!!! So much fun!!! SO....now to get caught up on my laundry and sort the Stampin' Up goodies that were delivered while I was away!

Our Stamp Club is going to run from July through December....not June-Nov as previously posted. Our first Club Meeting will be July 23rd or 30th--I'm tweeking the final details this week!

Stamp Club Details!!!

Stamp Club
From June to November 2009
Would you like to receive free stamp sets and merchandise without hosting or attending a workshop?
Have a wish list a mile long?
Do you want to grow your stamp collection a little at a time, while staying on a budget?
A stamp club might be just what you need!

By joining my Stamp Club, you commit to spend $25 (before shipping/handling and tax) each month, over a period of 6 months. I will place you in a group with 5 other stamp club members. One time during the 6 month period you will be considered the Hostess and receive all the Hostess benefits.
Hostess benefits: one Free level 1 Set and $15.00 free product.
You may also add to your hostess month by collecting outside orders from friends. The sale from your workshop willbe added to the club order, which will add up more free merchandise.
If you think or you know you usually spend more than $25.00 a month then you may choose to become a “Double Member.” As a double member, you commit to spending $50 a month instead of $25,and you will be the Hostess two times during the 6 month period.
When you join this stamp club you will receive your new Stampin Up Catalog in July Free.
So come and join in the fun today.

RSVP via email danamkeith@gmail.com

More Details will come by email after party is full

PLEASE Share this invite with your friends!! For everyone that brings a friend on board for Stamp Club, you will receive your choice of stamp set from my stock of stamps for sale for FREE, and in month 6 you’ll receive your choice of stamp set from the new catalog ($17.95 & under) for free as well!!!

It's about that time of year....time for a NEW CATALOG!!! w00t!!!
The new catalog doesn't debut until July 1st....but we have a list of the sets and accessories that are your "LAST CHANCE" or retiring!

Click HERE for a list of retiring Stamp Sets as a .pdf

Click HERE for a list of retiring Decor Elements as a .pdf

New Class! Soft Summer Cards

Soft Summer Card and Box Class!

Come out and make this beautiful set of cards and adorable box to hold them in!

Yes--You're making the box this time :)

Thursday, June 25th 6-9 pm (pending no changes to my work schedule)

my house: 6107 Oakwood Trail

Cost=$18.00, includes all supplies and envelopes to make everything pictured above!

Please RSVP before June 18th so I have enough time to order supplies!

Hope you can come!!