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How exciting is that?!?  Check out all the great stuff now!!

Can't wait to see what you create.

Xcited to share!

I am "X"cited to be sharing some of my October specials with you a little early. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I am offering Free Shipping on all orders that contain something that is Pretty in Pink!!

It doesn't matter how large small your order is, as long as there is something Pretty in Pink in it, I will pay to have it shipped to your house!!  All you need to do is Email me your order today and I will take care of everything else.

Looking forward to seeing your Pretty in Pink creations!!

Vinyl on the walls?!?

Vinyl is for more than making records these days (does anyone even still listen to records?) Stampin' Up! has an amazing line of Home Decor that is to die for!!



I can't wait to see what you do with these amazing Decor Elements!

Speciality Paper

When looking for inspiration I often turn to the Stampin' Up! catalog, it is jammed packed with ideas.  The catalog has a variety of Speciality Paper you can use to make your projects and gifts one of a kind.  Speciality Paper comes in some many colors, sizes, textures and material, I thought we would spend today talking about several of the speciality papers in the SU! catalog


There is no way I could do a better job talking about Windows Sheets than Stampin' Up! could so I will let them introduce you to the wonder world of Window Sheets



It doesn't sent with window sheets, SU also has vellum which I know can be a little scary to some, myself included, but I think it adds a layer of sophistication to things, especially wedding invitations and birth announcement that is second to none!  If you aren't making invitations you can always use it to emboss an image on the front, then color with Stampin’ Write markers or Watercolor Wonder Crayons from the back for a muted, stained-glass look. Vellum adds a touch of elegance to your stamped projects.

And last by not least is the Texture Cut Wood Sheets, These sheets of ultra-thin birch add a refreshing and unusual texture to your projects. They're made of real wood that's thin enough to cut with the Big Shot or our Craft & Rubber scissors.  They can be stamped and heat embossed too, think of the possibilities!

Can't wait to see the amazing projects you create with all of our Speciality Papers and other Stampin' Up! products.

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Stampin' Up! has a statement of the heart which is something I think about often....

"To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments in this we make a difference."

What I think is so special about this statement is I am not the only person connected to Stampin' Up! that thinks about it often; I think it is in the forefront of the home office teams mind all the time, especially when making decisions that will affect demonstrators and customers alike.  This statement also refects the commitment Stampin' Up! has to making a difference in people's lives either on an individual level or on a much larger scale.  Every year Stampin' Up! designs an exclusive stamp set to help raise money fo Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). 

Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from the purchase of every Very Thankful stamp set to RMHC.  When you purchase this stamp set you are living the statement of the heart....sharing what you love and making a difference.  It really is that easy!!

Looking forward to seeing what you create with this stamp set or any other Stampin' Up! product

Queen for a Day

I whole heartedly believe every woman is the queen of her castle and deserves to be treated that way. However, I also know this is American in the year 2009 and very few can live the life of royalty. That is what makes this stamp set so much fun; we can all pretend to be royalty at least for a little while.
The set is called Card Games and I know that doesn't start with the letter "Q" but ones of the stamps says "Queen of everything" and as we all know, queen starts with Q.  All of the details fo the card can be found here.

Can't wait to see what you create with this fun stamp set or any others from Stampin' Up!

Pretties Kit

I can't believe we are already at the letter 'P' I feel like this tour only just started. Thank you for sticking with me through all of it. I hope you have enjoyed some of the projects I have shown, gotten inspiration from others and even shared some with others. Without further ado, let's keep this tour rolling. Today I am featuring the Pretties Kit.

What woman doesn't love getting lovers?  How cool is it that the flowers are white so you can color them to coordinate with our exclusive colors using Stampin' Pastels, Watercolor Wonder Crayons, or Classic ink to dye the flowers. The beads, pearls, and flowers add elegance to any project, and you can create custom hat pins using any of the pieces.

Pretties Kit Contents:

■ White flowers: 50 (5 sizes, 10 each)

■ Halfback White pearls: 60 (30 small, 20 medium, 10 large)

■ Halfback Cream pearls: 60 (30 small, 20 medium, 10 large)

■ Round White pearls with holes: 45 (30 small, 15 large)

■ Round Cream pearls with holes: 45 (30 small, 15 large)

■ Clear beads: 40 (10 round beads with center hole, 10 round beads with side hole, 20 tear drop beads)

■ Round Rhinestone brads: 50 (20 small, 15 medium, 15 large)

■ Hat pins with clutches: 10

■ Spacer beads: 30

■ Packaged in a beautiful keepsake tin
Please note all counts are approximate.

Use the small flower and half pearl along with ink refills to create this beautiful card

Can't wait to see what you create using the Pretties Kit or any other Stampin' Up! Product

Oval All

Every once in a while a stamp set is introduced in a mini catalog that makes it into the Stampin' Up! catalog and "oval all" is one of them.  As a matter of fact it is part of Shelli's Signature Collection, which means Stampin' Up! cofounder and CEO Shelli Gardner loves this stamp set because it reflects her personal style or helps to make creativity more simple and fun.

One of the great things about this set is coordinates perfectly with the super cool
Scallop Oval Punch.

Can't wait to see what you create with this set and punch or any of the other amazing products in Shelli's Signature Collection

Note to Self

I don't know about you, but I am always writing notes to myself, most of the time it is more like a to-do list but it is a note none the less. Often times I am writing on whatever I can find or what happens to be close by when the thought I am trying not to forget comes running through my head. Rarely do I write it on something cute or decorative. All of that is going to change beause of the "Note to Self" stamp set in the Holiday Mini......

This set is a must have to be able to decorate and embellish the new calendar kit from Stampin Up!

Can't wait to see what you create with this stamp set or any of the others in the holiday mini.

Marriage.....

Love and Marriage, Love and Marriage, go together like a horse and carriage.  (is that song stuck in your head now?)

Weddings are like snowflakes, no two are the same, each of them have their own special, personal touch that makes it unique.  If you want your wedding to be as unique and special as you are, then you need to have Bride Speciality Paper in your life. 

You can use this gorgeous paper to design and create your personal wedding invitations, RSVP cards, party favors, place cards, thank-you cards, and more. Or you can take some of the stress away from your big day by having me do all of the work for you.

While we know the wedding is really all about the bride, it wouldn't be possible if there wasn't a Groom too!

This is the perfect compliment to the Bride paper, again ideal for personal wedding invitations, RSVP cards, party favors, place cards, thank-you cards, and more!

Who keeps the Bride sane when the Groom is driving her crazy? The Bridesmaides of course!

All three styles are card stock with foil accents: damask on one side, pinstripe on the other side.  Bride is Whisper White, Groom is Basic Black and Bridesmaid is Very Vanilla.

Just a reminder

Don't forget to enter yourself in the drawing for a $25 Stampin' Up! gift card from me. Entering is easy, all you need to go is sign up for my newsletter. Want more chances to win? Refer you friends and family members to sign up, for every referral you send me I will add your name to the drawing, there is no limit to how many times you can enter!

Drawing will be held at 10:00am EST on Thursday October 1, be sure to sign up before than.

Thanks,

Lattice Bigz Die

I have had this Die for less than a week and swear I have not been able to put it down, everything I create has a piece of this in it!   I have been using it to create cool backgrounds for my cards and other projects and as a stencil to create a unique look, it is so much fun and so easy!!  The finished product looks very rich and classy.....

As with any other die, the Lattice Bigz Die will cut through card stock, Designer Series paper or other material like Texture Cut wood sheets, window sheets and our Decor Elements vinyl.

Can't wait to see what you create with this or any of the other Bigz Dies.

A Kind Word

In every Stampin' Up! Catalog there are stamp sets that amaze me, ones that I look at and think "WOW"  this catalog is no different. 

A Kind Word is one of those stamp sets that takes me back to when I was younger.  Makes me think about those summers spent by the lake, running around barefoot and enjoying everybit of sunshine.  Think of the special gifts you can create for all the bight-eyed little girls (or young at heart women) in your life! 

Project Details

Can't wait to see what you create with this great stamp set!

Jingle all the way....

Does the thought of scrapbooking scare you? Then the Simply Scrappin' Kits from Stampin' Up! were made for you.  They are quick, foolproof ways for saving your photos and creating special books for your family and friends to enjoy.

■ Coordinates with Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red, and Very Vanilla
■ 80-lb. cover weight
■ Kit contains 8 sheets of 12" x 12" textured card stock; 6 sheets of 12" x 12" patterned paper, and 6 sheets of 6" x 12" self-adhesive die-cuts (2 each of 3 designs)
■ Can be trimmed to create 6" x 6" or 8-1/2" x 11" pages

Every kit includes paper and self adhesive die cuts:

The images are all exclusive Stampin' Up! designs and coordinate with our stamp sets beautifully.  In addition, each package includes several great layout ideas!

 Contact me today to order your kit, can't wait to see what you create!

I is for In Color

Every year I wait to see the Stampin' Up! catalog just for the In colors, I often wonder what will they be? will I like them as much as this years colors? how will they work with all of the other amazing colors Stampin' Up! already offers?  Never have I been disappointed with what I saw and this year was no exception.  The colors Stampin' Up! gave us this year are great they work well with so many of our existing colors and go great together too! Not only are they amazing colors, they have fun names too... Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Soft Suede.

In addition to coming in Cardstock and Ink Pads for the first time ever Stampin' Up! is offering Markers and the most amazing Polka Dot Ribbon you have ever seen!!

Can't wait to see what you create with these amazing colors!!

Hodgepodge Hardware

On to every card or scrapbook page, some hardware must fall....

What an amazing value this is, each kit contains approximatley 200 pieces of hadware, available in two colors, styled silver or styled vanilla and come in a reusable tin.  Get yours today!

Gusseted Envelopes, Thoroughly Modern

Who doens't need want these?  They are 10" x 5 1/4" expandable envelopes with printed interior and exterior and a button-elastic closure.  Each package contains 3 envelopes, 1 of each of 3 designs (Bermuda Bay brocade, Sahara Sand dotten, Rose Red tiled) coordinating with Stampin' Up! exclusive colors, Bermuda Bay, Sahara Sand and Rose Red.

Have you fallen in love with the Gusseted envelopes yet?  You don't have to stop there, the Thoroughly Modern collection includes folders too, check them out.....

Products like this make organizing so much more fun and much less work!

Forget me not keeper

As promised, here is something in the catalog that starts with the letter "f". 



The Forget-Me-Not Keeper is stylish way to keep your cards organized and provides you with an easy solution for staying on top of all of your card-giving occasions! Visit My Stampin' Up! Website to order yours today.

Favors for a wedding

Although Favor starts with the letter "F" this isn't part of the catalog tour, I will be back tomorrow with something else that starts with the letter "F", until then, check out this post about wedding favors and programs.

I had so much fun working on the programs and favors for a friend's upcoming wedding. I used Taken with Teal card stock and ink, along with Great Friend stamp set, the Matchbox die for my BigShot and the Stampin' Up! Backgrounds 1 Texturz plate and of course Dazzling Diamonds to come up with this adorable little favor.....

The programs were made with Taken with Teal card stock too, I got the idea for this layout from a card my sister received in the mail from her BFF.  I started with a 8x8 piece of cardstock, scored on the diagonal to create a 5x5 square in the middle of the paper.

I printed the wedding info on a piece of card stock and made copies of it (much cheaper then using my printer for 100 copies) then I cut the pages to 4.75x4.75 and connected them with the easiest bow in the world. You thread the ribbon through holes then cris-cross them and bring them back through the holes, super easy and super cute!!

I hope the bride and her guests enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them. 

Do you have an event coming up that requires favors, invitations or announcements?  Contact me today 

Eating S'Mores

Labor day marks the unofficial end to summer here in the States, like many of you, I am doing what I can to hold onto summer as long as possible.  Nothing say summer to me like sitting around the camp fire making S'Mores, this project courtesy of Stampin' Up! is an adorable gift to give anyone who wants to keep summer alive just a little longer.

Stamps

• Under the Stars stamp set

Paper
• Real Red card stock
• Whisper White card stock
• Creamy Caramel textured card stock

Ink
• Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad
• Creamy Caramel Classic Stampin' Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

Accessories
• Large flat cellophane bags
• Linen thread
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Blender pens
• Stamping sponges

Instructions
1. Stamp raccoon image in Basic Black ink, mosquito image in Creamy Caramel ink, and "Grrreat!" in Real Red ink on Whisper White card stock bag topper.
2. Adhere strip of Real Red card stock to bag topper.
3. Stamp two stars in So Saffron ink on Whisper White card stock. Cut out and adhere to Whisper White card stock using Stampin' Dimensionals.
4. Use a printer to print the words "Camping" and "treats" on Creamy Caramel textured card stock. Cut out in shape of sign. Color edges of sign in Creamy Caramel ink using stamping sponges. Adhere to bag topper.
5. Stamp s'more image in Creamy Caramel ink on Whisper White card stock. Watercolor image in Creamy Caramel ink using blender pen. Cut out and adhere to sign on bag topper.
6. Tie linen thread around bag topper.

D is for Die Cut

The Big Shot from Sizzix has revolutionized the way I craft.  I can not get enough of it!!  I create my own die cuts from 50 different types of materials (like vinyl, light weight wood, paper recycled milk jugs to name a few) and using the Big Shot and dies. Choose from more than 45 of the Stampin' Up!exclusive dies or Sizzix Dies to create impressive projects in minutes.


 

One of my favorite things about the Big Shot is I will never be out of buttons again, I can create buttons in whatever color I need to complete my project, just like I did on the card above.

To see all of the exclusive Stampin' Up! dies, click on the catalog link on the right or check out my website!

Christmas Cards had 2 C's in it!

It is never too early to start thinking about Christmas Cards. "A Holly Jolly Christmas" is one of the many stamp sets Stampin' Up! offers to help you make one of a kind Christmas greetings.

Recipe and Instructions:

Stamps:  A Holly, Jolly Christmas Stamp Set

Card Stock: Old Olive, Whisper White, Ruby Red and Bashful Blue
Ink: Classic Ruby Red, Classic Basic Gray, Versamark
Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin Dimensionals, Tombow, More Mustard 1/4 inch grosgrain ribbon


Instructions
1. Stamp star image repeatedly in VersaMark ink on front of Old Olive card.
2. Stamp Santa image in Ruby Red ink on Whisper White card stock (2" x 2-1/2"). Apply Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter to gloves, coat, and hat.
3. Stamp sentiment in Basic Gray ink on Bashful Blue card stock (2" x 1-1/4"). Adhere Bashful Blue card stock to back of Whisper White card stock. Adhere strip of Ruby Red card stock (2" x 1/16") to Bashful Blue and Whisper White card stock. Adhere card stock to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
4. Tie More Mustard 1/4" grosgrain ribbon and adhere to card.

Build A Bear

Continuing our catalog tour, I could think of a better product to use for the letter "B" than the new Build-a-Bear Workshop line.

The Build-a-Bear Workshops collection is exclusive to Stampin' Up! not only has Big Shot dies to make your own version of "Paper Dolls" it has this adorable stamp set which is perfect for Birthday cards and invitations for children of all ages.

I had so much fun playing with the Big Shot Die and Stamps to make this adorable card for my nephew to give to a little girl in his class when he attends her birthday party.

Recipe: All Products are Stampin' Up!

Beary Essentials Big Shot Die

Cameo Coral Card Stock

Pink Flamingo Designer Series Paper

Red Gingham Ribbon

           

Sweet Rewards

We interrupt the regular scheduled catalog tour with this awesome special!!

From September1 - November 30, host a $250 Stampin' Up!® workshop, and choose any one item from the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog for just $10. (with the exception of My Digital Studio)  Choose from our award-winning stamps, beautiful new Simply Adorned jewelry TM, exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop® products, or latest dies for the Sizzix® Big Shot TM.

Best of all, this amazing offer is in addition to the already fantastic benefits we offer to our hostesses.

Read more about this and other amazing promotions here!!

A is for Adhesive

Welcome to Day 1 of the new Catalog Tour,  I can't think of a better place to start than with the letter A... A is for Adhesive.  Stampin' Up! has several different adhesives that work on varaious different materials:

2-Way Glue Pen Item # 100425 $3.50  Temporary adhesive when allowed to try…similar to a post it note. Permanent when used immediately. Perfect for using with glitter or adhering very small pieces of cardstock.

Crystal Effects Item #101055 $6.25  Add a dimensional lacquered look to a stamped image OR use with buttons, etc. for strong bond.

Stampin' Dimensionals Item #104430 $3.95 1/16" thick double sided foam dots. (300 qty.) Great for adding dimension to a layer!

Dotto Item #103305 $12.95  Tiny dots of temporary adhesive. Great for the scrapbooker who wants to try out a layout before gluing.

Anywhere glue stick Item #104045 $3.95  Rectangular shape allows you to cover the corners of your projects. Acid free (2 per pack)

Mini Glue Dots Item #103683 $4.95 Super-sticky adhesive designed for use on 3D accents to create a strong, instant bond. 300 dots

Pop-Up Glue Dots Item #104183 $3.95 Super-sticky adhesive designed for use on 3D accents to create a strong, instant bond. Great for adding added dimension. 75 dots

SNAIL Item #104332 $6.95 MOST POPULAR: double-sided permanent adhesive.

Sticky Strip Item #104294 $6.95  Extra-tacky strip to adhere micro bead or ribbon. Perfect for adhering.

Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive Item #110755 $3.95  Use with beads and glitter or to secure paper to chipboard. Very strong bond.

 
All of these great adhesives are available for purchase on My website, or by emailing me.

Next stop on the catalog tour is B which can mean only one thing.... Build-a-Bear Workshop!