#sunprairiestrong Life changes in an Instant

July 17, 2018July 22, 20182 Comments

A week ago this time, Sun Prairie was just waking up and the days’ bustle was getting started. Morning walks were being taken, toast being served and minds were getting ready to work.

I had 3 greeting card sessions that day followed by volunteering at Gilda’s Club as kitchen host with an alumni Girl Scout troop. It was a busy day for me.

My last task for the day was to deliver a product order to DeForest on my way back from Gilda’s in Middleton. I head east, then north and then south to home. On my journey south, the sky was filled with black smoke that grew larger the closer I got to home.

My initial thought is that is not good; I hope no one is hurt. The smoke seems to be over PAC, close to where I live. As I change direction, I can see it is further south and east. I arrive home with neighbors outside looking around. Jim said the house rattled but sounded different than the garage door and my car. When I did not enter the house, he checked the garage to see I was not home so he knew it was something else.

As the events unfolded, we learned of the destruction and the price paid from the fallen firefighter. Life changes in an instant.

We were asked to stay away from the area so emergency workers could do their job. I had a senior living session at a community that is just inside the evacuation zone on Wednesday morning. I knew the residents were back in their community so I packed my supply tub light in case I had to walk in. I was able to park in their lot with the police barricade just beyond the driveway. Residents were so appreciative that I held the session. It made such a difference to their day that I was there. I like to think I make a difference during every other session too. Insert smiley emoji here:)

It’s been a week since since that day when life changed in an instant for many. Businesses are boarded, fences up to maintain a parameter around the zone and a final farewell for the firefighter was done.

Sun Prairie is taking steps to help those affected with #sunprairiestrong support. As I was reading about how other businesses and people were raising funds, I have an idea how my business can help. I already have a Card Buffet on my schedule for this Sunday, July 22nd, 1-3pm and Monday, July 23rd, 9-11am. Anyone that places an online order using host code 7UY9EASY at my online store can stop in during Card Buffet hours and hand stamp a greeting card on me. I will donate 25% of online orders placed using host code 7UY9EASY. The donation will be made to Sunshine Place, which provides a single point of access to social services for Sun Prairie residents to support themselves in time of need.

I look forward to meeting you at the buffet to help others after their Life Changes in an Instant.

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley

#sunprairiestrong #sunshineplace #differencemaker #cardsforacause #purplewillpullusthrough

Card Buffet in One Week, You Are Invited!

July 15, 2018July 14, 20182 Comments

This time next week you could be arriving at my house to hand stamp your own greeting cards from a buffet of options including this one.

There will be other fabulous, one of a kind designs as well in summery colors. Blackberry Bliss will be in the line up too:)

Sessions are Sunday, July 22nd, 1-3pm or Monday, July 23rd, 9-11am in air conditioned coolness (if needed) at my house. I set up tables in my front room so you only have to navigate 2 steps into my house.

Create 10 cards with envelopes for $20. I can provide adhesives for $3 extra or bring your own. I’ll have new packages of glue dots, dimensionals, liquid glue, tear n tape and SNAIL for cash and carry sale as well. Orders can be placed for these items too.

Please RSVP if you can make either session by 8am on Thursday, July 19th by clicking Contact above. If you see this post after the deadline but still want to attend, please contact me because I may be able to save a spot for you.

You are welcome to bring friends! A new friend that has not stamped with me before earns you both an extra card kit. If you are a member of my Super Awesome Stampers team, you get an extra kit too.

I reserve the right to cancel the session if less than 3 stampers RSVP. So please invite your friends!

Hope to stamp with you then!

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley

July Card Buffet Invitation

July 6, 2018Leave a comment

TGIF! It is a gorgeous day here in Wisconsin. No air conditioning needed and birds are pleasantly chirping. The neighbor cats must be indoors, haha!

This is your invitation to hand stamp a stack of greeting cards at the July Card Buffet. The line up will include 1 winter design plus assorted summery designs. Event fine print follows:

You are welcome to bring friends! A new friend that has not stamped with me before earns you both an extra card kit. If you are a member of my Super Awesome Stampers team, you get an extra kit too.

I reserve the right to cancel the session if less than 3 stampers RSVP. So please invite your friends!

Hope to stamp with you then!

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley

June Card Buffet – All NEW Products!

June 18, 2018Leave a comment

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Would you like to create a few cards in air conditioned coolness? The Card Buffet is at my house this Wednesday, June 20th, 9:30-11:30am or Sunday, June 24th, 1-3pm. I won’t be sharing the designs prior to the sessions so you will pick out the cards you want to create at the buffet.

Create 10 cards for $20 with adhesives $3 extra or bring your own. I’ll have new packages for cash and carry sale as well.

Please RSVP if you can make either session by noon on Tuesday, June 21st by clicking Contact above. If you see this post after the deadline but still want to attend, please contact me because I may be able to save a spot for you.

You are welcome to bring friends! A new friend that has not stamped with me before earns you both an extra card kit. If you are a member of my Super Awesome Stampers team, you get an extra kit too.

If you have not picked up a new annual catalog, you can do so at the buffet.

Hope to stamp with you then!

April Card Buffet RSVP required

April 13, 2018April 13, 2018Leave a comment

Would you like to create hand stamped greeting cards the easy way? The April Card Buffet is next week and features fabulous designs. You just stamp and assemble from the kits provided.

Card Buffet is by RSVP only so there is a seat saved for you.

Please preorder designs using the names above the photo. Please note that the event is 2 hours so if you order all the designs, you will have time to stamp them all during the session but may not have time to assemble them based on how fast you apply adhesives:)

Supplies are limited so RSVP and preorder early for best selection. Thanks!

order as silver gable box, black ice (new and exciting technique!) and balloons

order as apron, cross, basket

Scrapbook layouts will also be offered. Each layout is $8 of the $20 minimum buffet purchase.

order as vintage layout…

order as balloon layout…

Card Buffet details:

Please bring a friend, two or three! Bringing a friend that has not stamped with me before earns you both an extra card kit.

Create 10 greeting cards with envelopes/silver gable boxes/scrapbook layouts from the options pictured above. You pick which ones to create and how many of each design. Quantities may be limited so submit your preorder early for best selection.

Sessions are Wednesday, April 18th, 1-3pm and Thursday, April 19th, 9-11am. Let me know if an evening or alternate time works better for your group. I can bring a mini buffet to your group too.

RSVP by Monday, April 16th, 8pm. Prepay by Monday, April 16th, 8pm and receive an extra card kit.

In addition, receive extra kits by placing an order prior to the event using the host code THAD9V7C at my online store here, being new to stamping with me or bringing friends that have not stamped with me before. Super Awesome Stamper Team Members receive an extra kit too!

All supplies except adhesives are included for $20. Adhesives are $3 extra for card kit assembly only or bring your own. Adhesives will not be provided for scrapbook assembly.

If you are providing your own adhesives, pack a tape runner, glue dots, dimensionals, tear-n-tape and green glue. All kinds of new adhesives will be available for purchase too.

Pack your own tools: paper snips, bone folder, paper piercing mat and paper piercing tool otherwise you will be sharing the community tools.

RSVP by adding a comment or clicking on “Contact” above.

Hope to stamp with you and your friends then!

Super Awesome Stamper Shirley