Fresh Ideas for Hostess and Customer Monthly Incentives—April

How can you be anything but “happy” when you see this bright-colored frame and whimsical Simply Words expression?

• “Be happy” expression 15671: Matte Black (9070)
• White Frameworks™ Frame—Rectangle (300198)
• Dress-ups™ Vinyl Effects (300155)
• Yellow spray paint
• Black polka dot ribbon
• Sunflower buttons
• Yellow puffy paint

1. Spray paint the frame. Let dry.
2. Apply the vinyl expression to the acrylic insert. Decorate the bee with Vinyl Effects and yellow puffy paint.
3. Glue the black ribbon onto the frame. Tie the white ribbon (included with the frame) through the holes for hanging.
4. Cut the bails off the back of the buttons, and glue the buttons to the ribbon.
Mother’s Day is May 9. What mother wouldn’t be touched and honored to receive such a beautiful sentiment as a gift.

• “First my mother forever my friend” Two-Part Expression 15668: part 1, Caribbean Blue (9007); part 2, Antique Bronze (9093)
• Foundations™ Square Charger (300139)
• Silver spray paint (for plastic surfaces)
• Silver spray webbing
• Dress-ups™ Gems (300104)

1. Spray the charger with silver spray paint. Let dry.
2. Spray the charger with spray webbing. Let dry.
3. Place the expression on the charger. Embellish with gems.


Time spent with family are moments to treasure. This expression is a daily reminder of the great blessings we will reap when we take the time to create a new family memory each day.

• “Family plant smiles, grow giggles, harvest love” expression 15669: Caribbean Blue (9007)
• Foundations™ Scalloped Charger (300112)
• Dress-ups™ Vinyl Effects (300155)
• Copper puffy paint
• 8 decorative brads
• Brown and teal ribbon
• Glue dots

1. Place the expression on the charger.
2. Add Vinyl Effects to the “family” expression and the hearts. Let dry completely.
3. Add puffy paint around the scalloped edge. Let dry completely.
4. Cut the prongs off the back of four of the brads. Adhere them to the charger with glue dots.
5. Place the remainder of the brads through the ribbons, and adhere them to the charger with glue dots.


Looking for an easy way to leave notes and reminders for every member of your family? Use this monthly customer incentive, in combination with the MyDesign Suite Text & Graphics tool, to create a fun and decorative message board everyone is sure to use and love.

• “Family” expression (15672): Mocha Brown (9081)
• “Miller” MyDesign Suite Expression (Garamond 2.5”): Mocha Brown (9081)
• “Dad,” “Mom,” “Kate,” “Jack” MyDesign Suite Expressions (Garamond 1”): Hot Cocoa (9084)
• Foundations™ MDF Board—Pre-drilled (300132)
• Trimmings™ Bulldog Clips (300134)
• Toolbox™ Paint—Robins Egg (300152) and Hot Cocoa (300147)
• Toolbox Sponge Brushes (300156)
• Brown, patterned scrapbook paper
• 6 blue and 6 brown buttons
• Brown embroidery thread

1. Paint the board with Robin’s Egg. Let dry.
2. Paint only the edges with Hot Cocoa. Let dry.
3. Place the vinyl expression on the panel.
4. Cut out 4 brown paper panels (3 1/4” x 2 3/4”), then cut out 4 patterned paper panels (3” x 2 1/2”).
5. Glue the patterned panels onto the brown panels, then glue the panels evenly over the pre-drilled holes on the board.
6. Add the MyDesign Suite names.
7. Install the bulldog clips.
8. Tie the embroidery thread onto the blue buttons. Glue the blue buttons on top of the brown buttons, then glue the buttons to the bulldog clips and the top corners of the board.