I am loving this new Stampin' Up! Catalog! Here are some cute little boxes I created from the Big Shot Fancy Favors template. I plan on adding a witch, mummy, black cat, santa, reindeer and snowman soon. Too much fun! I have one "traditional" box as well. Great for party favors and gift cards. Can you imagine the possibilities? Have a Marvelous Monday!

Stampin' Up! New Year!

I'm so excited about Sunday! It's my first Stampin' Up! event of the Stampin' Up! New Year! My new package arrives on Wednesday and I can't wait to get it so I can finish prepping for my events. It's not too late to sign up! Check out my website at www.emikowesterfield.stampinup.net to get more details.

Have a fantastic day!

Emiko

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY EVERYONE!

I am so proud to be an American and thrilled to live in this great country of ours. It is individual Americans throughout history who have brought about positive change to this country. As I reflect on all I am thankful of, I also think of all the potential each of us has to make a positive difference to help keep this country continue being great.

My fellow Americans, today, as we celebrate our freedoms, think of something YOU can do to continue making this country great. Perhaps it is as simple as making a card for men and women serving our country overseas. Maybe it is on a grander scale of starting your own business to generate money and keep jobs in our country - whether that be 1 or 1,000 Americans. Fly your American flag with pride year round. If you don't own one, go and buy one and display it. There are so many things you and I can do that can make a difference and get this country back on track. I challenge you to join me in making this country a strong, great land again for our children and grandchildren to enjoy.

God Bless America and God Bless You!

Have a fabulous Fourth of July!

Emiko

Stampin Up Summer Fun

It just keeps getting better and better! Stampin Up!'s Summer Fun promotion is rolling on. Through July there will be a Summer Fun Deal of the Week! Here is this week's special:

Wednesday July 1st - Sunday, July 5th
#112091 Scallop Edge Punch
Regular Price $15.95
Deal of the Week Price $10.99

Interested in earning some extra money and getting Stampin' Up! products at a discount? Or just receiving a one time great price on a lot of Stampin' Up! products without any future commitment? Check out the Summer Fun Recruiting Promotion. There are two different options that run from July 15th - August 31st.

OPTION #1: $85.00 Mini Kit includes: For All You Do Stamp Set ($28.95); Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay, and Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad ($5.95 each); 8-1/2" x 11" Whisper White card stock ($7.50); 8-1/2" x 11" In Color assorted card stock ($7.95); plus all of the business supplies included in the Standard Starter Kit

NOTE: All products may be substituted for like items; see Mini Starter Kit order form for details.

OPTION #2: $199.00 Standard Starter Kit includes everything seen on page 9 of the 2009-2010 Catalog - over a $335.00 value PLUS an incentive gift of all 6 new In Color Classic Stamp Pads and a package of 8-1/2" x 11" In Color regular cardstock - an additional $43.65 value!

I love all of the perks of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and will be happy to share those with you. Feel free to call or e-mail me anytime!

Stampin Up New Catalog Release!

I should so be sleeping right now, it's late and I've got to get up early, but I am TOO EXCITED! Tomorrow after NOON is when we can place our first orders from Stampin' Up!'s new 2009-2010 Catalog! I am absolutely pumped about all of the cool things in it! The Big Shot dies are incredible! Love, love, LOVE the new Designer Series Paper and Simply Scrappin' Kits. Tons of cool new products like file folders that coordinate with some of our paper (can you say File Folder Scrapbook class coming up?), this really fun looking Wood Sheets, an incredible variety of stamps and stamp sets at reasonable prices - starting as low as $7.95, awesome In Colors and much more!

Be sure to attend one of my New Catty kickoff parties! You don't want to miss the fun at this FREE event! Chat more soon!

Have a spectacular day!

Emiko

Hello there!

I just received my new case of 2009-10 Stampin' Up! Catalogs and they are fabulous! I haven't been this excited about a catalog in awhile. I have planned some great events in July to showcase items from this catalog. Be sure to check out my calendar on my Stampin' Up! website to learn more. You can visit it at: www.emikowesterfield.stampinup.net

Gotta run! My sister-in-law and brother-in-law are in from New Orleans and we've got an action packed day (and week) ahead of us! The kids have loads of fun visiting with them - I'll have to post some scrapbook pages of our visit together!

Have a great Sunday!

Emiko

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there!

The month of May is a month full of wonderful memories of my mom, Kazuko Bronson. Not only is Mother's Day in May, she also celebrated her birthday during this month and it is one of the months dedicated to Mary who my mom had a great devotion to.

Such a sweet and beautiful woman my mom was. Truly a kind heart and a good spirit. She was gentle and loving to everyone she encountered. My mom was a wonderful mom, grandma, teacher, and wife. She was the most patient and forgiving person I have ever known. We all miss her so much!

On this Mother's Day, don't focus so much on the perfect meal, flowers, gift, or card, instead focus on having a genuine conversation with your mother. Ask her questions about her past, her opinions, how your parents met, what you were like when you were little, what her favorite things are, what scares her. Find out what makes your mom tick so one day you don't wistfully think "if only I had asked her when I had the chance". Take pictures of her with your kids and with you. Take pictures of your mom doing what you most remember her doing - whether that be cooking, gardening, reading, playing cards, laughing.

There are two pictures I regret not taking of my mom. The one was of our last Chirstmas together, I was tired that day and not taking as many pictures as usual and my mom was busy and wanted me to wait to take it later. I wish I would have snapped a picture of her cooking or taken the camera back out later in the day. The other picture I wish I would have taken were of her hands. Those hands were so wonderful! Dainty and strong all at the same time. She cooked and cleaned with those hands. Felt our heads when we were feverish. Graded papers. Prayed with those hands.

In memory of my mom on Mother's Day, I want to encourage others to cherish the time you have with yours.

Happy Mother's Day Mama!