Stampin' & Scrappin' in the South

Use Your Stash!

2010-08-01T13:02:00.001-05:00

Use Your Stash!

2010-08-01T12:57:00.002-05:00

Use Your Stash!

2010-08-01T12:42:00.003-05:00

Use Your Stash Challenge!!

2010-08-01T12:26:00.003-05:00

You have one week to accept this Challenge and post your link. Free stamp set to be given away for winner picked out of a hat. Stamp set will be posted by Wed at the latest. This is my own Use Your Stash Challenge -- Lots of retired DSP and accents. More pages to come.

Everything is retired except I used the Big Shot and the Timeless Type Junior Alphabet (page 202). As you can see they are the perfect size for Scrapbook pages and for $74.95 you can have unlimited letters and numbers for as long as you have cardtock or DSP. A great investment.

Nursery Suite

2010-07-31T22:14:00.004-05:00

Back as promised, this is a scrapbook page I made using Nursery Suite Specialty DSP (page 172) and Nursery Suite Quick Accents (page 176). I started with the 5x7 picture on the left and mounted it on Regal Rose then Early Espresso. The yellow strip across the bottom is from the Quick Accents as is the scallop accent. The two smaller pictures are mounted on Regal Rose cardstock. They seemed to be floating out there, I guess b/c of stripes. So I used the Top Note Die and Big Shot (page 207) and cut it apart to ground the pics. The two small Top note accents are Quick Accents as well. The empty space between the pics and below the big pic, I'm leaving empty for her Mom to fill.

New Catalog!

2010-07-31T08:04:00.001-05:00

New Catalog is out! Some of you have already received the new catty from me. If you haven't please contact me. I will be posting some new creations very soon.

2009-09-06T19:36:00.001-05:00

I know it's been a while, well we did remodel our kitchen from the bare walls and floors. Basically from scratch!! It is lovely though. I will be posting new stuff soon, I have lots of new goodies from the new catalog. If you are curious just click to the right and flip through the pages.

More later

Retired Accessories List

2009-01-05T17:59:00.001-06:00

Item #	Product Description	Availability
111377	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS ROOF GARDEN
112012	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS SEASON TO SHARE
112088	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS TRUE ELEGANCE
102782	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 12X12	Not Available
104188	ALBUM LEATHER BLACK 6X6
105384	ALBUM LINEN POST MELLOW MOSS 6X6*
104516	ALBUM LINEN POST NAVY 6X6
105381	ALBUM LINEN POST REAL RED 6X6*
103977	BUTTONS BOLD BRIGHTS*
103978	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS
103981	BUTTONS EARTH ELEMENTS & NEUTRALS
105446	BUTTONS RICH REGALS
105445	BUTTONS SOFT SUBTLES
103604	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 12X12
102174	DAYS-TO-REMEMBER CALENDAR 8 1/2X11
112465	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BANBURY
112462	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GEORGIA PEACH
112463	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GHOSTLY GREETINGS
112040	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GREEN TEA
112470	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAIKU
112460	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HAWAII PAPAYA
112469	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER HOLIDAY TREASURES
112458	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER JUNIOR VARSITY
112459	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MAINE BLUEBERRY
112466	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MUIRFIELD
112149	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PARISIAN SUMMER
112467	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PRESTWICK
111355	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SUMMER PICNIC
112039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WINDSOR KNOT
112963	ELEMENTOS PARA TARJETAS DIAS FESTIVOS HECHOS A MANO SIMPLY SENT
106523	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE FIVE-IN-ONE CARD COVER
104104	ENVELOPE TEMPLATE MINI
107298	ENVELOPES CONFETTI WHITE MEDIUM
110695	ENVELOPES OPEN END KRAFT SMALL
109115	ENVELOPES OPEN END VERY VANILLA SMALL
103372	METAL EDGE TAGS ALUMINUM WHITE SQUARE
107925	ON BOARD BITTY BOOK*
109190	ON BOARD CLIPBOARD 9X9*
109180	ON BOARD SIMON UPPER
112086	ON BOARD SOMETHING SEASONAL
107923	PAGE PROTECTORS RING 3.25 X 3.25
104942	PUNCH 1/4 INCH CIRCLE
104943	PUNCH 1/4 INCH SQUARE
107273	PUNCH 3/4 INCH SQUARE
104389	PUNCH DOUBLE CIRCLE*
100391	PUNCH HANDHELD 1/8 INCH CIRCLE	Not Available
104830	RIBBON GINGHAM CARAMEL
104829	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT BLUE
104828	RIBBON GINGHAM LIGHT PINK
104831	RIBBON GINGHAM MOSS
109037	RIBBON GROSGRAIN MORE MUSTARD 1/4 INCH
110282	RUB ON ANCHORED
111806	RUB ON CHILLS & THRILLS
111805	RUB ON SCHOOL DAYS
111417	RUB ON WORD FLURRIES
110283	RUB ONS TAKE NOTE
112193	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN I WISH
112186	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN PINA COLADA
112068	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUMMER HOME
112043	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN U R SWEET
112061	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN WINTER RETREAT
112016	SIMPLY SENT CARD ELEMENTS HANDMADE HOLIDAY
109868	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT LIFELONG NOTES
103647	STAMPIN STORE MINI
105813	WRITE ME A MEMORY FONT CD VOL II
107212	MATEYS MAP
106749	BRIGHT BULBS
109672	BRONCO
104100	MAKING TRACKS
108978	SANDY SHELLS
110332	SNOW
101233	SNOWFLAKE
109694	SWEET STARS
111249	TAKE A NUMBER

*This item is discounted and included on the Inventory Blowout.

Please remember that once these items are gone they are gone for good.

Inventory Blowout Promotion

2009-01-05T17:54:00.001-06:00

January 15 - 18 , get your order in now quantities are limited

Get retired, retiring, and current products up to 50 percent off regular price!

Items retiring from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:

On Board 9" x 9" clipboard $5.99
On Board Bitty Book $6.99
Mellow Moss 6" x 6" Linen Post album $14.99
Real Red 6" x 6" Linen Post album $14.99
Bold Bright buttons $4.99
Double Circle punch $4.49
Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit $24.98

*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog

Retired items from the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog:

Blue Bayou Classic Stampin' Pad $3.99
Groovy Guava Classic Stampin' Pad $3.99
Purely Pomegranate Classic Stampin' Pad $3.99
River Rock Classic Stampin' Pad $3.99
Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad $3.99
Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad $3.99
On Board Ginormous Pieces $10.99
Beachfront Ribbon Originals $7.99
District Ribbon Originals $7.99
Fairy Tale Ribbon Originals $8.49
Jersey Ribbon Originals $8.99
Sherbet Ribbon Originals $8.99
Theater Ribbon Originals $8.49
River Rock double-stitched ribbon $6.49
Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon $5.49

*Items available while supplies last; page numbers refer to the Spring-Summer 2008 Idea Book & Catalog

Current products appearing in the upcoming Spring-Summer 2009 Idea Book & Catalog:

Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" x 11" card stock $4.49
In Color (2008-2009) 12" x 12" textured card stock $8.99
Fire Circle Rhinestone brads $7.99
Fire Square Rhinestone brads $7.99
Ice Square Rhinestone brads $7.99
Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware $22.49
Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware $22.49
20th Anniversary Embosslits die $9.49

*Quantities at reduced price are limited; page numbers refer to the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog

Things to Remember:

* Items and special pricing are limited supply.
o Retired/previously retired items will be sold until quantities run out.

Holiday Extravaganza Sale

2008-11-26T17:06:00.002-06:00

Welll retail stores aren't the only ones cutting prices for the Holidays! Stampin' Up! has some holiday bundles -- some are discounted up to 50%!! That is right 50% off!!

Click on the picture which will take you to my website and you can place your order there.

Rub-Ons at Discounted prices!!

2008-11-10T06:00:00.000-06:00

Rub-Ons Promotion

Dates: November 10-30, 2008

Promotion Details:
Spend $20 and qualify to purchase any Rub-Ons assortment at 20 percent off ($8.76 per package; regularly $10.95):

Item #	Page #	Rub-Ons Description
111416	178	Chateau Bella
111417	178	Word Flurries
111414	178	Hidden Garden
111277	178	A Perfect Day
110283	179	Take Note
111806	179	Chills & Thrills
111804	179	Chit Chat
111415	179	Greatest Moments
111805	179	School Days
110282	179	Anchored
112844	11*	Old Saint Nick
112843	17*	Season of Cheer
110283	39**	Hidden Garden Blossoms

*From Holiday 2008 Mini Catalog

**From Celebrando Creatividad

Criss Cross Thank you

2008-11-02T16:18:00.003-06:00

This a a criss cross card, you can see them everywhere. But this is made using the Big Shot and the Pennant die. I cut two small pennants using the Holiday Treasures DSP, you get scallops also. Layered the two pennant on a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 Old Olive base. Glue the folds to the card base and a strip across the bottom. Then I cut a Choc Chip piece to fit inside 3 5/8 x 5, used the Round tab punch for the little tab. Wrapped a piece of Wide Choc Chip grosgrain, then used one of the scallops and then stamped the sentiment from Say it with Scallops in Versamark and embossed with white. Punched it out using the square scallop punch.

Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit

2008-11-01T06:15:00.001-05:00

Customer Order Dates: November 1-December 31, 2008 (or while supplies last)

Promotion Details

This exclusive Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit includes the following products:

Holiday Collection stamp set (six stamps)
Four 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut chipboard
Eight 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 4 double-sided designs)
Four 12" x 12" sheets of Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 2 double-sided designs)
Two 12" x 12" sheets of Whisper White card stock
25 yds. Silver Metallic cord
10 yds. 3/8" Whisper White taffeta ribbon
Pretties Kit brads (20)
Stampin' Dimensionals
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (1/2 oz.)
Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Spot
Old Olive Craft Stampin' Spot
Uninked Stampin' Spot
Whisper White Craft Ink refill

Sock Monkey for Christmas

2008-10-27T20:39:00.002-05:00

Here is my card using the same Ski Slope DSP but using the Sock Monkey set instead of Winter Post. Card base is standard size in Old Olive, topped with Riding Hood Red and the Striped DSP is of course Ski Slope. I stamped the Sock monkey on Confetti White in Choc Chip, I stamped him again on the brown and again on the red (Ski Slope DSP) and then paper pieced him. Did a soft wash of the Baha Breeze and Creamy Caramel, which may not show well in the picture but it does give the image some definition. The monkey is layered on Baha Breeze and Riding Hood Red. I stamped the Merry Christmas from the All Holidays set on Confetti White and layered on Riding Hood Red after punching both with the Wide Oval punch. A bit of Riding Hood Red striped grosgrain makes the perfect touch.

My creation

2008-10-23T09:50:00.003-05:00

Now the card base is Riding Hood Red, followed by a layer of Baha Breeze cs with the edges sponnged with Baha Breeze ink. Next up is the really pretty Ski Slope DSP. Then I stamped 3 snowflakes and embossed them with clear embossing powder, then I trimmed around them. Popped the center Snowflake up using dimensionals. Stamped the sentiment from Heard from the Heart, I had to stamp each part seperately b/c the sentiment is much longer than the Wide oval punch. (it would have been much straighter if I had used the Stamp-a-ma-jig) And as I am trying to use all of my new stuff, I wanted to use it. Punched two Choc Chip ovals and offset them for contrast. Placed all of this on a piece of Riding Hood Red cs and then a layer of Choc Chip cs. A little piece of Riding Hood Red Striped Grosgrain and Voila!! Done, This card was totally inspired by the other two cards. You may say they don't look anything alike, no but the colors which all of course come from the gorgeous Ski Slope DSP are perfect.

Next up

2008-10-23T07:00:00.001-05:00

Well I was still feeling the Ski Slope DSP, it really is very prettyyyyy.. Drrrrooooolllll! :) As well as the Winter Post set.

So I was looking in my pics, When I see a card or something I really like I save it. There I found this cute card by MicheleTX - sorry don't remember where I got the pic. But here is my take on it.

The base again is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", Choc. Chip cs again, topped with Baha Breeze cs. I did faux tearing to the left side as she did, using Baha Breeze ink and Sponge, also sponged around edges of cardstock. Then I stamped ( with faux tearing cs still in place) using Baha Breeze and the Sanded background stamp. Then i used the snowflake stamp from Winter Post on the left side of the card with Baha Breeze ink. Then stamped the postage stamp in Choc Chip ink to the top right. A little strip of Choc Chip with some tearing for texture and then a strip of DSP Ski Slope, Scalloped Edge on the bottom of it.

Focal image stamped in Choc Chip on Whisper White cs, colored with Watercolor Pencils which is a much softer look. Layered on a square of Choc Chip cs. Then the Do Not Open until Dec 25 stamped in Riding Hood Red, removed all but writing then colored with Choc Chip marker and punched out using the Designer Label punch.

Now after recreating these two works of art by Beate and MicheleTX, I was inspired to create my own card - up next.

Inspiration???

2008-10-22T18:58:00.005-05:00

You may ask where do you get your ideas, or say I don't want to copy something that someone else did. That is the perfect way to fire up your own creativity. Here is a recent example.

I absolutely love just about everything that Beate makes, seriously LOVE!!! So I was all set to CASE (copy and steal everything) THIS. CASEing is fine as long as you don't take credit for the idea. So I did and here is my version, minus the Old Olive grosgrain ribbon and I colored with the Aquapainter instead of Copics.

The card base is standard 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". The base is Chocolate Chip cardstock, topped by Riding Hood Red, Whisper White which I used the Scallop Edge punch on. Ski Slope DSP one top. I used the Photo corner punch to the top left with Baha Breeze and Whisper White cardstock topped with Antique Brass brads. I used the Small Oval punch to punch out the Choc. Chip cs, this was topped with Riding Hood Red punched 1/4" circles topped again with the Antique Brass brads.

The focal image is from the Winter Post set in the Holiday Mini, along with the Ski Slope DSP. I stamped the image with Basic Black onto Whisper White cs. Then I colored the image using my Aquapainter and ink pads. The image was then punched out using 1 3/4" circle punch. Mounted on Choc Chip cs and then four Riding Hood Red Scallop Squares. Then placed a square of Whisper White cs. I did not have any Old Olive ribbon, but I think it looks pretty good.

I'll be following this post with the next inspiration card and finally my creation.

Decor Elements

2008-10-22T14:37:00.003-05:00

Well just in case ya'll think I've been home doing nothing I thought I would show you my Decor Elements which I put on our side door, which is the main door we use.

Now this is the Together Forever Circle Frame which is $11.95 and the Class Rr which is $3.95. I believe that is quite a bit of impact for $16. I have some more to put up and post a little later.

Close ups!

2008-10-21T14:16:00.008-05:00

Me at home!!

2008-10-21T14:13:00.002-05:00

Well as many of you know I am convalescing at home following surgery, I hope that I am able to go back to work next week. I'll know for sure Wednesday. But today I wanted to show you these. I will be posted close ups because this pic really doesn't do them justice.

Happy Birthday to SU!

2008-10-17T14:40:00.003-05:00

It's just like SU!, give us a discount for their Birthday!!

Dates: October 1-31, 2008

Promotion Details:

Spend $20 in regular catalog merchandise and qualify to purchase any preselected birthday/celebration stamp sets at 20 perent off.

Item #	Page #	Description	Retail Price	20% Off Price
109439	62	Big Bold Birthday	$27.95	$22.36
112895	62	Cumpleaños genial y divertido (Spanish Big Bold Birthday)*	$27.95	$22.36
111532	63	Party Hearty*	$26.95	$21.56
110994	64	Bitty Birthday	$12.95	$10.36
111618	64	Crazy for Cupcakes*	$23.95	$19.16
111546	65	Simple Birthday Thanks*	$17.95	$14.36
111702	65	Time to Party*	$16.95	$13.56
108559	68	Crab & Company	$27.95	$22.36

*Stamp sets are die cut.

Online Ordering now up!!!!

2008-09-09T20:50:00.003-05:00

That's right guy, the online ordering is available. What does that mean, it means anytime you have the itch to order something ..... you can! 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week!! The online catalog is available by clicking the Shop Now button on my website. You need to create a customer account, if you go from my website, my info should be there. You can even do a search of the catalog, even so the catalog is divided up logically. So click on over there and try it out!!

PS - If you interested in one of the sets below and you have been dragging your feet, stop already. As of next monday, I will be posting them on Ebay or another online auction site. So you have until 5pm Monday.

Retired Sets for Sale

2008-08-19T20:05:00.003-05:00

Well I am cleaning out my scrap room and making way for new stuff and as a result I am selling the following:

Polka Dots & Paisley - $12

Bud Basics - $8

All In A Row - $8

Snow Flurries - $8

Headline Alpha - $20

Looks Like Spring, matching punch and 21 sheets of Spring Flowers and Spring Showers dsp. (Both sets are missing ½ sheet plus a little extra on one. - $40

Simple Type Alpha – (Upper and lower case) - $15

Collage Alpha - $12

Expressive Flexible Phrases - $25

Do The Hula - $22

Doodle Alpha - $15

Fancy Flexible Phrases - $25

Born to Ride - $40

Art of Life - $12

Mon Ami - $8

Genuine Articles - $8

Alphabits - $8

Little Layers Plus - $8

Simple Shapes - $8

Fire Brigade - $40

Gods Way - $20

Hope Is - $15

Riveting - $12

All About U - $12

Sweet of You - $8

Cowboy Kid - $30

Label Classics - $8

Birthday Whimsy - $10

Party Punch - $10

Lots of Thoughts - $12

Sweet Spot - $5

Little Pieces & Big Pieces - $30

From the Garden - $18

Sassy Suzie - $30

Year after Year - $12

Office Accoutrements - $12

For a Friend - $12

Send A Celebration - $10

Terrific Tags Too - $10

Noteworthy - $10

Alphabet Soup - $10

So Very - $8

Happy Harmony - $8

Delight in Life - $10

Say It Simply - $10

These sets will only be for sale until 9-5-08, first come first serve. Please email me if you are interested in a set.

New Catties Here! and other great news

2008-08-09T16:37:00.004-05:00

First up.... new catties are here!!!! Finally! Can't wait for you guys to see them, I will be bringing a box to work so if you are close to the office stop by and pick one up. You can order from the new catalog August 11th.

Second - a sale.... you may say already??? Yes click on the Never Before Seen sale icon to the right. It is a downloadable PDF that has all new stamp sets for sale.

Third - If you have ever thought about signing up to be demonstrator now is the time. Stampin' Up! has come up with three different kits tailored to stampers, scrapbookers and even one with the new Decor Elements. Click on the icon to the right to check it out. Not only that but you can sign up online via my Stampin' Up! website.

If you haven't seen the Decor Elements brochure check it out to the right.

What's going on in the Stampin' Up! World???

2008-08-05T19:38:00.004-05:00

A WHOLE LOT!!! Some of you may know we just had our 20year Convention in Salt Lake City. Lots of cool stuff and news coming from convention.

First up - SU! and Sizzix have joined forces to create some exclusive dies. SU! will start selling the Big Shotz die cut machine, if any of you have the old heavy red machine the new Big Shotz is way lighter! The Sizzix stuff will be available for you to order starting Sept 2.

Secondly - All new sets in the catalog are going to be die cut, yes die cut!! Just pop em out and mount em!! Easy Peasy!

Lets see there tons of new things!! All new designer paper - some are new color schemes using old patterns but new ones as well. New punches!! Vanilla Hodge Podge Hardware!! ummmm am I forgetting anything???? Ummm yes!! Tons of new stamp sets! I have a few of these because as demonstrators we are allowed a preorder, So I have the new in color papers and inks, Scallop border punch and Four new stamp sets!! We so need to have a get together to play!

The best for last!! Very soon you will be able to place an order on my Stampin' Up! website any time day or nite!!! How cool is that??? Of course we still need to have out get togethers so I can show you all the new stuff!! Check it out here

Retiring Stamp Sets

2008-06-25T20:55:00.006-05:00

Where do stamps go when they retire?? Well if the picture is anything to go by.......I wanna go too! Seriously check out the retired list, once these sets are gone they are gone!!

Retired List

May Specials!!! Of which there are 2!!

2008-05-08T21:29:00.004-05:00

First up we have the Cutting Combo Pack special offer:

Promotion Dates: May 1-31, 2008

Promotion Details:

During the month of May, buy a Cutting Mat and get a Hobby Blade for FREE!

Things to Remember:

- Customers must use the Cutting Combo Pack item number (113421) in order to receive the free Hobby Blade.

Secondly we have the Get On Board with Chipboard special:

Promotion Dates: May 1-31, 2008

Promotion Details:

Spend $35 on Stampin' Up! products and get 25 percent off any On Board items from the Spring-Summer Collection.

Things to Remember

- All On Board products (pages 178-179) qualify for this promotion.

Item Number	Description	25% off retail price
109181	On Board Blossoms & Basics	$11.21
109179	On Board Ginormous Pieces	$11.21
107925	On Board Bitty Book	$7.46
108495	On Board 5" x 5" Art Journal	$5.21
107065	On Board Art Journal (5-3/4" x 8-3/4")	$7.13
107307	On Board Accents	$9.71
109182	On Board Lots of Letters	$9.71
109180	On Board Simon Upper	$9.71
107306	On Board Simon Lower	$9.71
109192	On Board Clipboard (13" x 7-1/2")	$11.96
109190	On Board Clipboard (9" x 9")	$5.96
109191	On Board Clipboard (4-1/2" x 9")	$4.88
110713	On Board Book Basics Large	$5.96
110712	On Board Book Basics Small	$4.46

SAB ending March 17th

2008-03-13T20:51:00.003-05:00

Its true folks Sale-A-Bration will be ending March 17th, so if you wanted to indulge and get that high ticket item.... now do it!! Why well you might get a free stamp set if you do!! That is like finding the dress you've been watching on SALE!!! Go for it!!

Here is another reason to order now, check out the Occasions Mini now! What fun Spring and Summer stuff! The papers are way to cool, they make we want to picnic! :)

Another piece

2008-02-29T22:22:00.006-06:00

This card is what I pictured when I first saw the layout in Simple Scrapbooks. Then Beate posted a tutorial on SCS and BAM!! That got my MOJO going! Well enough blathering, here ya go! I used Ruby Red and Chocolate Chip cardstock, Fabulous Flowers stamp set, Stampin' Pastels, Sponge Daubers, Versamark and WW craft ink. The green twill is from the Jersey ribbon originals pack. Check out the SplitCoastStampers tutorial here

Inspiration Found!

2008-02-28T19:36:00.008-06:00

I was flipping through the latest issue of Simple Scrapbooks and found this layout.

Which inspired the layout above which I absolutely LOVE!!!!
Love SS for the inspiration. I used Sahara Sand, Ruby Red and Ginger Blossom DSP. Acetate which I distressed with WW craft ink and embellished with rubons from the Urban West pack. I colored photo turns, brads and jumbo eyelets with WW craft ink. Stamped "Dare to be Fabulous" with WW craft ink using the Fabulous Flowers stamp set. The ribbon is from Fairy Tale ribbon originals. And that Fabulous child is my granddaughter Sam.

Sneak Peek

2008-02-20T20:29:00.004-06:00

Here is a sneak peek at the scrapbook class I have been getting ready. The class uses primarily the Summer Days Simply Scrappin' kit with a few extras to make 12 - 12x12 layouts. That is right 6 double layouts. I want to have the class at the end of March/ beginning of April. I will let you know when the exact date.

Want to be a demo??

2008-02-02T21:31:00.000-06:00

Ever thought about it? Now is the perfect time to sign up. During Sale-A-Bration, anyone who joins as a demonstrator can choose any stamp set--a value of up to $47.95--from the Spring-Summer 2008 Collection! Plus, new demonstrator recruits get 20 percent off the Demonstrator Starter Kit--over $350 of Stampin' Up! products and business supplies for only $159!

Check out my Stampin' Up! website for more information about this great company and its products.

It's as easy as pie, even if you never order another thing. This is a fantastic deal. Check out what you get here.

Sale-A-Bration

2008-02-02T21:18:00.000-06:00

It's that time again, yours and my favorite time of the year!! It's time to Sale-A-Brate.
When you place your order for $50 (before taxes and shipping) you get to pick one of the fabulous sets available here. Check out those sets and the fabulous rub ons and get your orders ready. Want more than one? Order $100. Want them all? Order $300. Call me or email today to place your order.

Valentines' Day Special

2008-01-04T00:40:00.000-06:00

Jan 2 - Jan 31 2008

January is a sweet time at Stampin' Up! In addition to a brand-new catalog full of stamping and crafting treats, we have two very special offers we know you'll love.

Customers:
Make quick and cute Valentine projects for your loved ones using our exclusive Valentine's Day Bundle and receive a free spool of Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.

Hostesses:
Hold a workshop of $350 or more and choose any one stamp set from our Spring-Summer Preview Brochure 2008 FREE (up to a $29.95 value!)!

Item # Description Price

111089 Happy Heart day stamp set $20.95

109052 Real Red 5/8" grosgrain ribbon $7.95

102757 Medium Cellophane bags $4.50

109056 Regal Rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon FREE

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11903 Valentines' Day Bundle $33.40 (a $41.35 value)

Contact your demonstrator today to place your order. And don't forget to use the special bundle item number 111903 to receive your free ribbon!

New Spring Summer Catalog online!!

2008-01-03T19:41:00.000-06:00

Now you can all see what I've been drooling over for the last 2 weeks! Let me know when and where to deliver you catty! Spring-Summer Catalog

Don't forget to book now for Sale-A-Bration from Feb 1 to March 17 th. Some cute sets including one that coordinates with the scallop punch. they also have Rub-Ons - 4 sheets that coordinate with one of the other sets. Be watching your mail for your SAB catty.

Retired Stamp list

2007-12-12T17:19:00.001-06:00

This is the retiring stamp set list, if you need then you must order before the end of the year.

this link takes you to Stampin' Ups home page directly to the retired list.

Retired Accessories

2007-12-12T17:04:00.000-06:00

Wow! This is a long list and it includes many of our Designer Series paper and Simply Scrappin' Kits. Including the 2 I used to do our Scrapbook in an Evening, Secret Garden and Round Up, these are strictly on a while supplies last basis. So if there is something that you would hate to do without then please contact me ASAP to place you order.

Designer Series Paper

Brocade Background
Cerise
Charbon
Creepy Crawley
Darling Doodles
Dashing
Petals & Paisley
Linen Prints
Notations No. 2
Outlaw
Uptown
Wintergreen

Simply Scrappin' Kits

Primary Colors
Round Up
Secret Garden
Winter Bright
Out & About

And all 81/2 x 11 albums and refills for those albums.

Now this is not a complete list but I knew you ladies would want to know. Please refer to the email attachment for a complete list.

Simply Scrappin' Kits

2007-09-15T09:36:00.000-05:00

What fun I had see just how many 12x12 layouts I could make using the Simply Scrappin' kit "Round Up". Wow....these kits are a great deal. First you get 8 12x12 sheets of textured cardstock, 6 12x12 sheets of double sided paper (2 designs) and 6 6x12 sheets of self adhesive die cuts (3 designs). You can make 8 12x12 pages using just what is included in the kit with lots of leftover die cuts left over to make cards with. I added 4 extra sheets of 12x12 cardstock and still had left over die cuts. Enjoy the pics and contact your SU! demo to purchase a kit, check them out in the link to the catalog - pg 174-177.

I am not totally happy with all of these but I am pleased overall with the results. I have been working on the Secret Garden kit for a class and I really LOVE the layouts that I came up with for that kit. Of course the second time around is always better. I will post those pics after my class at the end of the month.

Oooppss. Wanted to post a scrap pic so you could see the leftovers. Some of the pages are sort of bare and I intend to go back and embellish them. Of course I will still have a lot of die cuts left over. As you can see two of the sheets are untouched.

Fall Frenzy - Sept 1-30

2007-09-09T22:00:00.000-05:00

What is Fall Frenzy? Well Stampin' Up! is excited about Fall and as a result from Sept 1-30 they are offering 6 sets at 30% off when you spend $30. That's right, you can buy one of each of the sets listed below at 30% off. Want two of each? One for you and one as a gift....then just spend $60. This special includes some great sets including one from the Holiday Mini. With the new die cut mini sets you can be stamping in minutes after you receive them.

Stem Silhouettes-----------------------$22.37 from Holiday Mini
Bitty Boos Too--------------------------$12.57
Haunting Halloween------------------$13.27
Thoroughly Thankful-----------------$16.07
Elementary Essentials----------------$19.57
Autumn Fest----------------------------$16.77

Contact me today to place your order.

Choose your family!!

2007-08-22T22:06:00.000-05:00

That might be some folks dream but at Stampin' Up! they are making it a reality. Well with the new promotion they are. If you have been on the fence about signing up as a demo well the grass is greener over here. Contact your local demo today!

Choose Your Family Promotion

Between Grandma Louise (who drips with sweetness) and your oh-so-suave brother, Vic, you know that in life you can't choose your own family. But at Stampin' Up!, we've found a way to bend the rules so you can!

Purchase the Starter Kit between August 10 and September 30, and you'll get to pick the family of your choice-color family, that is-of Classic Stampin' Pads® FREE. That's a $57.95 value! And we've designed our exclusive coordinating color families (including our In Color collection) so that every color fits in. After all, it's all in the family!

All of this (see below) plus an entire color family FREE!!! You can't beat that.

Redone ATC

2007-08-09T22:15:00.001-05:00

Well I knew this ATC needed some tweaking so I posted in the SplitCoast Stampers Demo area and quickly got some good advice.

I added a layer of Chocolate Chip and added a bit of twine, much better. Not quite so naked. :)

Another ATC

2007-08-09T18:52:00.000-05:00

This ATC was made with the Burnished Watercolors technique in the August Technique Junkies newsletter. I used the Year after Year set, Really Rust, Pumpkin Pie and More Mustard inks. Cardstock is Really Rust (textured) and Confetti White. Enjoy.

Something New

2007-08-04T18:45:00.000-05:00

This is what I''ve been doing. Making Artist Trading Cards, these are so fun. I don't know why it took so long for me to take this small leap but I am so glad I did. I joined a monthly swap at Split Coast Stampers with other demos and I can't wait. The theme for August is Birthday. I used the too cute set Bugs & Kisses, Confetti White, Wild Wasabi, Close to Cocoa and Certainly Celery cardstock. With a smidge of Wild Wasabi stitched ribbon. I used my Stamp-a-majig to keep my little ones is a neat row. :)

Ooohh! That is the yummy textured Wild Wasabi cardstock in the background! :)

As promised!!!

2007-07-25T21:39:00.000-05:00

Well we all made it safely home from vacation!! What fun!! We took the kids and grandkids too - ever vacation with a 1 year old?? No matter - she so cute you can't really be annoyed :) We had tons of fun and spent way too much, ate too much and got a little too much sun. Still we are happy to be home!!

These are the promised inspired projects. I made the scrapbook page first using a sketch. The card I made with the scraps.

I used the Petals & Paisley Designer Series paper as inspiration along with the new color combos using the new In Colors with existing colors. I used the color combo of Wild Wasabi, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose. The Wild Wasabi as the base with the Pretty in Pink coming from the designer paper. And touches of Regal Rose and Close to Cocoa. If you look closely the scrapbook page has a couple of the new rhinestone brads anchoring the strip across the bottom of the page. The card has a piece of chipboard covered with paper, the ribbon was white grosgrain which I dyed with my ink pad.

2007-07-13T18:35:00.000-05:00

This cool card was created by Elana Johnson using the Holidays & Wishes set, Paisley background, Blue Bayou, River Rock & More Mustard cardstock. And of course there is the Iridescent Ice embossing powder. Oooollllaaaaalllaaaaa!!! :)

This cute card was made by Toni Sizemore using the Perfect Presentation (hostess set), the See You Around wheel, Bashful Blue and Pretty in Pink cardstock. Added touches with the gingham ribbon, brad and gel pen are the icing on the snowman! ;)

2007-07-13T18:29:00.000-05:00

The picture doesn't do this card justice, this is Beth Weinstein's creation. She used the Baroque Motifs set, with Soft Sky, Blue Bayou, and Soft Sky designer paper for this card. The medallion is covered with Iridescent Ice embossing powder. Pretty!!!

2007-07-09T19:11:00.000-05:00

This cute card was made by Diane McCornack using the Zoofair set and the new In Colors Groovy Guava and Soft Sky. What a cute little guy!!

2007-07-09T18:59:00.000-05:00

This beauty is the creation of Cecile Pryor, using the Year after Year set, and the new In Colors, PurelyPomegranate, Groovy Guava and Basic Black. Love the bright colors.

2007-07-09T07:40:00.000-05:00

This little beauty is a creation of Yapha Mason using the Year after Year set, Hugs & Wishes set and the See You Around jumbo wheel. Nice!

2007-07-09T07:35:00.000-05:00

This is Cierra Buchwald's creation using the new Pick a Petal set! Such fun you can make all sorts of flowers using the petals in this set.

Swap cards!!!! Aren't they beautiful? :)

2007-07-09T07:28:00.000-05:00

These are the cards that I got in return in the swap I mentioned before. I have them pinned up to give me inspiration. I they did inspire a great scrapbook page that I'll post later. First I want to show you closeups of the cards that I have permission to share.

Catalog frenzy!!

2007-06-29T07:15:00.000-05:00

Sometimes the internet is NOT a good thing, why you ask? Well if not for the internet I wouldn't know that other demos across the states have rcvd their catties and I have not! :( Seriously it really makes the wait worse, agonizing even. On a more positive note my boxes are supposed to be here today! Yeah, watch for further posts. And listen for yelping for joy this evening ; )

Redone swap card

2007-06-21T21:39:00.000-05:00

I just had an inspired moment after I sent my swap out and redid this card, totally love it now. I just wasn't feeling if ya know what I mean but now I just love it!!

2007-06-21T18:38:00.001-05:00

This card uses the Zoofari set watercolored with the Aqua Painter and Blue Bayou ink. I love this little rhino! The background is the new Prints Designer Series paper in Soft Sky. The green is Wild Wasabi, the new In Colors are super! Such fun additions to our color families!

Swap Cards

2007-06-21T18:32:00.000-05:00

This card uses Blue Bayou as the base with the swirl stamp from Baroque Motifs stamped in White Craft. Chocolate Chip layer with Soft Sky layered on top with the Baroque Motifs scroll in all its curvy glory!! :) I finished it off with the designer label punch, word from Baroque Motifs and some yummy grosgrain ribbon.

Retiring Accessories List

2007-06-20T21:01:00.000-05:00

The retiring accessories list was posted today, here is a link

http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/US_CA_retiredaccessories.pdf

If you need something, please call me as quickly as possible, before they are sold out.

This excerpt is taken from the SU! website
In addition to discontinued items, many years we also have a number of items that are being offered in a different quantity or assortment in the upcoming catalog. This year, we're offering the following items differently in the Fall-Winter Collection 2007:

* Select individual color packs of 12" x 12" card stock
* Confetti White & Kraft Tiny Takeout boxes & tags
* Select embossing powder colors
* Select 1/4" grosgrain ribbon colors
* Corner Rounder punch

These items appear on the retired list and will be retired in their current quantity or assortment, but you will be able to purchase these or similar items in a different configuration, quantity, or assortment in the Fall-Winter Collection 2007.

Preview order is here!!! New stamps, new colors aaaahhhhh!!!

2007-06-05T21:30:00.001-05:00

Well I will give you guys a little preview of my order that I got today!!! New stamps, new In Colors, new chipboard, new BLING!! And new double sided Designer Paper!! My favorite!!!

A few more VSN cards

2007-05-20T20:05:00.000-05:00

Here are a few more cards.

Virtual Stamping Night or VSN

2007-05-20T19:58:00.000-05:00

These are just a few of my creations made during VSN, totally fun. They post a challenge every hour and you have 45 minutes to create a card. You whatever you have and then upload the card for everyone to see.

Fall/Winter Preview catalog

2007-05-18T16:07:00.000-05:00

Okay guys, this is the preview catalog for the new catty coming out in July. You will notice some price increases, the price changes are effective July 1. So you may want to stock up on any paper, inks or re-inkers or anything else in the catty. So check out the 6 new stamp sets and the new "In Colors" here:

Fall/Winter Preview

My first post

2007-03-11T11:18:00.000-05:00

This is my first post on my newly created blog. This is just a test run to see how things work/look.