Cristena Bagne did it AGAIN @ Ink4U! Paper Celebration 2012

Hello, stampers;

You are not going to believe what a wonderful project has been uploaded to the site today.

The wonderful Cristena Bagne has created a fast, easy, and pretty backpack...but not as those complicated one that you have seen around...no, no, no!

She used one of our Stampin' Up! dies and you have no idea how easy it is now to create these beauties.

Here is her project:

I can't tell which die she used, but you can have access to this and other wonderful projects by joining us at

Inkspirations 4U! Paper Celebration 2012

You can also register by clicking on the Pay-Pal button below

YOU ARE STILL ON TIME TO JOIN US!!
DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER...YOU HAVE A SPOT @ INKSPIRATIONS 4U!

Until next time,

Sale-A-bration is HERE!!...and I can't wait to SHARE it with YOU!!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  At least for me it feels like Christmas… but I'm talking about Sale-A-Bration! And you might be asking yourself...what is Sale-A-Bration?

Every year, Stampin’ Up! does an after-holiday "party" with their fabulous Sale-A-Bration promotion.  Now, from January 24 thru March 31, you can take advantage of all that Sale-A-Bration has to offer.

There are three ways to “Sale-A-Brate.”

Here are the details:

As a customer, with every $50 purchase, you can choose something for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. This brochure includes items that are available ONLY during Sale-A-Bration as well as some items from the 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. There is no limit to the number of Sale-A-Bration items that you can earn, so get ready to "pamper" yourself. Woohoo!

As a hostess, when your workshop sales reach $150, you will automatically receive a free reusable shopping tote that sports a design from the Sale-A-Bration Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper. When your sales reach $400, you will also receive a free bundle of Sale-A-Bration products that includes the Fresh Vintage stamp set and the coordinating Everyday Enchantment paper and accessories. All of this is in addition to the fantastic Hostess Rewards that you get all year ‘round!

As a new demonstrator, when you join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration, you can start your own stamping business for only $125! It includes the standard Starter Kit and all of the perks and benefits… just at a lower cost to you. And when you join, you’ll get additional benefits for the rest of the year because each month, you will get to choose either a free pack of Designer Series Paper or a free digital download. 

There’s no better time than during Sale-A-Bration to be a Stampin’ Up! customer, hostess, or new demonstrator. Please, contact me today by email (madelinelagata@aol.com) to place your order, book your

Sale-A-Bration workshop, or to find out more about becoming a demonstrator and starting your own stamping business.

Do you think you can do all 3! Even better... :0)

Either way, it’s time to Sale-A-Brate!  Call me (706-464-2559) or email me (madelinelagata@aol.com) for more information about any of these opportunities.

Until next time,

Ink4U! just started....WOW!!

Hello, stampers!

Yes, we just started and it's so amazing to see how many friends have joined our classes.

On Monday, one of my tutorials was posted...take a look:

Today, is the turn for Kim Score...check hers out:

What a wonderful way to start, don't you think?

So, what are you waiting for to join us?

Tutorials are available to you 24/7 for the duration of the classes...no matter when you joined, you are never going to miss a thing! :0)

To join us, click at the Pay-Pal button below.

Come, have FUN and wonderful tutorials, make new friends, get "extras" and participate in our challenges...you will have such a GREAT time!

Hope to see you there!
Until next time,

Ink4U! Paper Celebration 2012...WINNERS!!

Yes, you read it right...winners! 

First, my apologies for not posting the winners yesterday, but leadership left me tired...whew!!

I was so happy and excited to see so many comments that I cannot just give one FREE PASS away; I want my readers to have a good chance to win, so I will give away FIVE PASSES for this year's first edition of Ink4U! Paper Celebration 2012!!

Do you like that? Me, too! WooooHoooo!!

IMPORTANT: I had 4 followers that couldn't leave a comment in my blog because they were encountering issues with my browser (Google Chrome). So, they emailed me their comments...and because I want to be as fair as possible, I accepted their comments and assigned them numbers. So, here they are:

#31-Karen Petersen

"I love this box.  My friends and I are making a box to put our Christmas cards in and this would certainly do the trick.  Thanks for sharing.  Karen Petersen"

#32- Josie Goulett

"Madeline,

 I would love to leave a comment on that gorgeous gift box. But it won't let me leave a comment on you site.....what else is new!!!  But I have to tell you that the box is GREAT!!!!  WHERE DO YOU COME UP WITH THESE.  lol

  Hope this comment counts... Josie Goulett 

#33- Mary Davis

"Hi Madeline:  I clicked on your link and it goes to the site but I can't scroll down.  I also tried to click on your blog and it says invalid link.  Help I would love to see your blog and leave a message for a chance to win.  Thanks so much.  Mary

Thanks Madeline for your email.  Must be something with my computer.  I must have something blocked and will not let me do anything once I get to your site.  I love, love your box.  I love your handle.  So much different than any other box I have ever seen.  Thanks for sharing.  Wish I could have posted a comment.  Oh well.  MJary"

#34- Betsy Glasco

"I'm having a terrible time trying to go to your blog.  I truly enjoy and have missed your posting and would love to have my name out in for the raffle.  Have a Blessed Day."

So, having these other comments posted, let's get started...

Winner #1--comment #13-- Richelle

Richelle said...

This box looks so cute...i don't know how you keep coming up with such original ideas...would love to win!!

January 15, 2012 3:56 PM

Winner #2--comment #20--Jayne Stenstrom

Jayne Stenstrom said...

Such an adorable box! I love it - and love the DSP you used! :) Would love to win the free pass! 

I think the one thing I couldn't do without are my sponges. I LOVE the look that sponging adds to my projects.

January 15, 2012 8:11 PM

Winner #3--comment #14--Stamping T

Stamping T! said...

This is a super cute box Maddy I.absolutely love the colours! The one thing I can not craft with out is my bone folder. It was the first crafting tool I bought ... I NEED crisp lines!

January 15, 2012 4:01 PM

Winner #4--comment #33--Mary Davis

Thanks Madeline for your email.  Must be something with my computer.  I must have something blocked and will not let me do anything once I get to your site.  I love, love your box.  I love your handle.  So much different than any other box I have ever seen.  Thanks for sharing.  Wish I could have posted a comment.  Oh well.  MJary"

Winner #5--comment #4--Barb Harmon

Barb Harmon said...

Your box is great. I can't live with my Big Shot ! And the second thing is my DLH! Barb

January 15, 2012 1:25 PM

These winners were chosen randomly, using Mr. Random...I still have no idea how to post the picture of the box with the chosen winner...if anyone knows how to do that, please email me and help me with that! Highly appreciated and I'd give you a free pass to one of my classes...deal? :0)
The winners need to email me back to madelinelagata@aol.com with the subject: I'm a Free Pass Winner!! I will need your complete name and email address. 
Thanks so much to all those who participated...I wish I can give you all a free pass... :0(
Until next time,

Back from Leadership Conference in San Antonio, TX!!

Hi friends!!!

So, I arrived back Friday from our AMAZING Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas. I had to confess that sometimes I felt a little overwhelm, specially when it was time to go to the different "business chats"; being a first timer, I guess it was good!!

The best of my trip was to get to know a few of the girls that are part of my wonderful Design Team, like Martha Lu Gomez and Cristena Bagne...these ladies are amazingly fun to be with!

Leadership was truly AMAZING...I have so many pictures to go through. Please, I am so sorry for ignoring my blog for the last while….it's been crazy getting ready for my trip and for the first edition of INKspirations 4U! Paper Celebration 2012, which starts tomorrow, January 23rd!! WooHoo!!

There is still time to join us, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, is only $24.99 for lots of fun, a whole month of tutorials, extras, and friends!!

Here's a cute sneak peek of the fun we had at Leadership….a little skit done by Scott Nielson and Spencer from Stampin' Up Corporate and Karen Duke...

It really was such a great time!

Thanks for visiting my blog!

Until next time,

Ink4U! Paper Celebration 2012 Sneak Peek and a FREE Pass

Hello friends;

It's been quite a while since my last posting and you have no idea how excited I feel to be back.

I want to share a Sneak Peek of one of the projects I created for my new edition, Paper Celebration 2012, of our first round of this year on INKspirations 4U!

Here it is: "Two and One" Gift Box

This cute little gift box has two compartments for goodies and a top opened box to add any "special" item, perfect for the upcoming Valentine celebration or any other celebreation, as birthday parties...it can also be used as a party favor!

If you leave a comment from today until Friday, January 20th, you are going to be entered in the raffle for a FREE PASS for the next edition of Ink4U! which starts on Monday, January 23rd.

About what?

Well, tell us one thing that you cannot live without when making cards or scrapbookings.

Good luck!