As some of my blog readers know, three years ago I retired from teaching. After receiving my teaching credential in 1980, my new husband and I (today is actually our 35th wedding anniversary) moved to Florida from California. He had been living in Pensacola (he was in the Navy) for seven months while I finished the teaching credential program in California. Together we lived in Pensacola for a year while he went through flight school (then we spent the next 6 years in Jacksonville, Florida). Within two months of our wedding, I became pregnant and we made the decision that I would be a stay at home mom. Ten years later, when both of our girls were in school, I began my teaching career and taught for 22 years.
School started back up again this past Tuesday, without me. I do miss the excitement of a new school year starting – new folders, new pencils and the cute faces of new students! When I retired, I taught second grade, so those same students just started 6th grade. I’ve seen many of their pictures on Facebook this week and they look so grown up!!
We didn’t plan it this way, but on the day school started, I was on a plane to Las Vegas. For some time now, my daughter Jenny has been suggesting that we go together. Las Vegas has no appeal to my husband so Jenny and I planned our trip. We were only there for a few days but had a great time! We stayed at The Wynn – what a beautiful hotel! We definitely did a LOT of walking! According to my Fitbit, I walked 20,626 steps on our one full day there, which is equivalent to 9 miles! That was a record for me! Although I must admit that some of those steps were spent looking for my favorite slot machine. 🙂
I don’t drink coffee but I did on our first morning so Jenny thought it appropriate to capture of picture of it, although the picture is BEFORE I added a ton of milk and three packs of sugar!
The Mai Tais were delicious, especially when sitting by the pool!
I’ll end this post with a picture of my hubby and I on our wedding day! Enjoy the rest of your day!
Place a minimum $35.00 order at my Stampin’ Up! online store using this host code (MHW93RAY) and I will send you the three completed cards above, a PDF for each card with cutting directions and a supply list plus a link to a private video sharing how I made each card! Here’s all the details:
Place your order of $35.00 or more by the 25th of the month at my Stampin’ Up! online store. Make sure you have selected me as your demonstrator. My name should be in the upper right hand corner.
Use the HOST CODE when you place your order (see below for instructions on how to do this).
Once I receive notification from Stampin’ Up! that you’ve placed your order, within 48 hours you will receive via email: a PDF of each project which will include a picture of the project, and a supply list with cutting instructions AND a link to a private video showing you how to make each project. You’ll also receive a package via snail mail with all three completed projects.
If your order totals $50 or more (before shipping/tax), you can earn free stamps with my Customer Reward Program. Click here for more information
If you place a qualifying order, as stated above, six consecutive months using the monthly host code you’ll be able to choose a stamp set of your choice, valued at $17.00 or less (this excludes host sets) OR I will send you a host set of my choosing.
I greatly appreciate when you pass my name on to your friends and family! If you refer someone who has never purchased from me before, and they place their qualifying order using the monthly HOST CODE, I will send you a stamp pad of your choice! After their order has been placed, have your friend or family member email me your name (you’re also welcome to email me to be on the look out for their order).
If you select the “no” box on the ordering page that says “Allow my demonstrator to contact me with order updates and other important information” I will have no way of knowing that you’ve placed an order. I will receive an email saying that an order was placed but I won’t have your name or contact information. So please check yes!
This offer is only available to U.S. residents.
Terms and conditions are subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How/Where do I enter the Host Code?
Go to my online store at HERE to start shopping. After you’ve added your first item to “the bag” a window will pop up. Choose VIEW SHOPPING BAG. The next window will look like the graphic below. Add the Host Code where you see the green arrow and then hit apply. You can then continue to shop or check out. You will be prompted to Sign in or Create an Account.
Do I need to use the Host Code if my order is $150 or more?
No. Please place your order on my website but do not use the host code. You will earn Host rewards and will be prompted to enter item numbers for your free products. Please contact me after your purchase so that I can send you the projects, PDF’s and video link.
If you have ANY questions, please email me: tracy@stampingwithtracy.com
These adorable little cake boxes caught my eye the other day and wouldn’t you know, you can make them with your Big Shot and the Cutie Pie Thinlits! There’s even a stamp set to match! I ordered these the other day and can’t wait for them to arrive! Watch the video below to see how easy they are to make!
Sweet Stack Photopolymer Stamps #138948
Cutie Pie Thinlits Dies 138273
Be sure to check back on Saturday! I’ll have a new host code and new projects for my Monthly Ordering Incentive – I’ve renamed my program and have made a few small changes. Click here for the details! Have a great rest of the week!
Here they are! If you see a product you’d like to purchase, do it quickly! Only a certain number have been put aside at the discounted price and once they have sold out, the regular prices go into effect. Click on any item below for more information or to make a purchase! Have a great day!
I am a sucker for flowers and just love this wreath! This is a new stamp set in the Annual Catalog called Circle of Spring. Last year in the Winter catalog we had a cute stamp set called Wondrous Wreath (click here to see that stamp set) which also had a matching Framelit. Both the stamp set and Framelit are now in the Annual Catalog – yea!!! But the best part?? You can use Circle of Spring with the Wonderful Wreath Framelits!!!
Wonderful Wreath Framelits 135851
I stamped the wreath with Memento Ink and then colored it with my Stampin’ Write markers. It’s very relaxing to sit and color while watching television. I stamped the sentiment and then punched it out with my 2″ Circle Punch. I put Stampin’ Dimensionals just around the edge of the circle on front and placed the wreath on top of it. I originally made it without dimensionals and I wasn’t happy. Adding the dimensionals gave it the look that I wanted. I added the lace to it at the last minute because I thought it looked a little plain without it but the wreath is so pretty that I think it can stand alone.
If you would like to purchase any of the products I used, just click on any of the pictures below.
