Inkin' Out Loud

Say Goodbye! The Retired List Is Here!

2008-06-15T08:12:00.001-07:00

The 2008 Fall/Winter Retired list is now available!
It's time to say goodbye to some old favorites while Stampin' Up! makes room in our new catalog for hundreds of new stamps and accessories. If you've been holding off on getting those retiring stamps on your wish list, now is your last chance to get them before they are gone forever! Retiring product quantities are limited so don't delay in ordering!

JUNE SPECIAL:
Order 3 retiring sets and get the 4th set at half off!

(4th set at equal or lesser value)
Good thru 27th.

Visa, MasterCard, Paypal and local California checks accepted!

The Fall/Winter 2008 Idea Book Dormant List is Here!

2008-06-14T11:26:00.000-07:00

Stampin'Up! just posted the new Dormant List. The Dormant List contains stamp sets that, while they have not been retired, are not listed in the current catalog. These sets are available for purchase during the listed timeframe and may or may not be listed again in future catalogs. The Fall/Winter 2008 Idea Book Dormant List will be available August 11, 2008-January 18, 2009.

Check back tomorrow, Sunday, Father's Day for the retired list!

Fresh Cut June Promotion

2008-06-01T09:54:00.000-07:00

Oooh, these are the neatest thing I've played with for awhile now! Stampin' Up! is giving us an opportunity to get one of the brand new Stamps in the Fall/Winter Idea Book coming out in August. During the month of June, when you purchase the Fresh Cuts stamp set (which is Die-Cut by the way!), an elegant floral set with a sophisticated French-inspired flair, you receive the coordinating Fresh Cut Notes at a special price of just $5. These notes are Whisper White laser-cut scored note cards with a gorgeous open-work flower in the front, and their unique size of 4x4 inches makes them fun to work with. Square cards are the hot, new shape. f you prefer to order just the Fresh Cut Notes & not the Stamp Set they are $8.95 for 15. The stamp set sells separately for $21.95 during June. Another neat thing about the Notes is that SU's 5 Petal Punch matches the center of the Laser Cut perfectly! (Check out the Pink & Olive Card below - the pink punch is underneath the die-cut area). Stampin' Up! is so smart to coordinate their products this way.

$$ Saving Offer! For those who purchase the bundle I am offering the coordinating 5 Petal Punch for only $13.

Hostess Benefit: Also, from June 1 through June 30, place a Stampin' Up! product order of $400 or more and you will receive the Fresh Cut stamp set and coordinating Fresh Cut Notes FREE. This is a $30.95 retail value in addition to regular hostess benefits. Email me for your special ordering code to get this discounted bundle price and to place your order today! Here's some additional samples to enjoy!

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Simplicity. Just lovin' these laser cuts!

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You really can't see it that well, but I stamped the taffeta ribbon and added the rhinestone brads along the bottom. There's just too much you can do with this stamp set and matching laser cut notes. I can't wait until the new catalog to see what else exciting Stampin'Up! has to offer. Hummmmmmmmm, now that i look at this card I think i need to add a button in the center for accent.

2008-06-01T09:52:00.000-07:00

I've so enjoyed adding color to these laser cut cards. This time i took our Old Olive Prints Designer Series paper and layered it behind the punched out flower. Added a flower from our Flower Accents and a half pearl from our Pretties Kit. Finished off with our White Taffeta ribbon along the side.

2008-06-01T09:51:00.000-07:00

I wanted a little bit of color and wanted the subtlety of the gray ink. So, it's been quite some time since i've pulled out my Stampin' Pastels. But, love the little bit of color.

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Included in the set is "Thank You". I wanted to add the circle punch so i used my Stampin' Write marker to break up the expression.

NEW FALL/WINTER 2008 IDEA BOOK

2008-05-31T19:14:00.000-07:00

If you haven't heard yet, the current Catalog is good through August 10th. Stampin' Up! will be releasing the Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog at Convention in August. Be sure to let me know if you want to reserve your copy if you want one right away in August. I'll be pre-ordering on July 20th. ****Those who pre-order will be given first priority to my stash of brand new catties! Want a FREE copy? Ask me about my Stamp Clubs now forming! Retired Stamp Set List will be released June 15th. I will post a list here on my Blog as soon as I know. Retired Accessory List will be released July 21st. Any of the current punches, ribbon, papers, tools, scrapbooking items & wheels will be on this list if retiring.These items are only available as supplies last, so contact me ASAP if you want any of them.

In Color items will retire. This includes:
Purely Pomegranate
Wild Wasabi
Soft Sky
Groovy Guava
River Rock
Blue Bayou

If you love any of these 6 In Colors be sure to stock up on them. And if you have any of the ink pads, be sure to order the Ink Refill so you can keep your ink pad moist for a long time. And then you'll want to have a supply of card stock on hand to go with your favorite ink, right?? The stitched ribbons that match so well will be retiring as well as any papers or Simply Scrappin' kits that have any In Colors in them too.*****Any of these items will only be available as supplies last after July 21st, so order the before that date if you really want them!

Happy Birthday Patty!

2008-05-28T11:44:00.000-07:00

With convention coming up at the end of July I've signed up for numerous WOW swaps. The other evening I was visiting with another demo friend, Elisa, and she showed me this really cool Pop Up card that she had found on Dawn's blog. The next morning I read on Patty's Bennett's blog her birthday card challenge so I thought, "Why not?" I had received the stamp set "Party Hearty" as a demo sales incentive a couple of months ago so thought why not use it. It's a new stamp set coming out in the new 2008 Fall/Winter Idea Book. So what do you think? Kinda out of my box type of stamping. Not my usual color selection but chocolate is hot right now so thought why not. So, Happy Birthday, Patty. Here's to many more!

Father's Day Suit card is just too cute!

2008-05-25T19:36:00.000-07:00

This card is just too stickin' cute! Actually, the original cardbase was made to be standard size but I realized that it wouldn't fit into an envelope so I trimmed the base down to a height of 5 1/4" . Thanks Cindee for noticing! The card was made using our Old Olive Prints Designer Series paper and retired Chocolate Satin ribbon. Sure hope Stampin' Up! brings back the satin ribbon. It is just perfect for this card. I did, however, practice with some of our current 5/8" grograin ribbon and that works too. Our black buttons finished off the card.

More on the Father's Day trio

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The photo below shows an open view of the photo wallet.

I did it! I'm finally organized!

2008-05-25T11:36:00.001-07:00

So, here's my workspace, or at least part of it. I have additional space in my closet and along other walls. Thanks to my friend, Cindee, who knew i needed help getting it done. Now I'm able to actually sit down at night and stamp. It all started over a year ago when i bought the drawer units at the Container Store but i knew the walls needed something. With the help of Uppercase Living I was able to finally put the finishing touches on my room. I just love it!

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This is a closer look at the expression I created for over my workspace. I was inspired by the article on organization in our April 2008 Stampin' Success. Knowing the amazing abilities of the Design Tool on the Uppercase Living website I created this 4 foot expression just how i wanted. My own fonts, size and colors. Do you have an expression you would like? Well, then go to my Uppercase Living website (Register with Demo 487562 and token marini). Once registered you can go to the My Design Tool and see just how amazing this tool is. For additional inspiration visit my Uppercase Living blog.

Finally Finished at last

2008-05-25T11:21:00.000-07:00

I finally finished the wall over my computer desk. Actually the canvas was one long graphic expression that i divided and applied to 12" canvases. Initially I wanted to add a chocolate wash but then decided I just wanted to put them on the wall. "Life Is A Journey"! I truly believe in this expression as I am the only one who determines who I am, where I go and how I will get there!

Welcome to my Stampin' Room!

2008-05-25T11:11:00.000-07:00

This basically says it all! Welcome to my world of Stampin'Up! and Uppercase Living. This starts it all with my custom designed expression. I actually just put up the scissors first but when my son asked me one night, "So, mom, what are you doing tonight Stampin' Stickin or Sewin'?" I knew i had to add the expression to the door. Oh, sewin? That's upstairs in the loft!

Father's Day Trio

2008-05-18T15:50:00.000-07:00

Looking for something different this Father's Day? Then I have just the thing! Thanks to a talented demo from Canada by the name of Jackie for this amazing project. And, it might just be that special something for an upcoming graduation or retirement. The attache case holds lottery tickets, photos or gift cards. The centre support uses temporary adhesive so you can remove your items. So, join me on Thursday, June 12 at 7pm. Unable to attend the class? Worry not! Order a "Kit on the Go!" Your kit comes complete with everything you need including instructions and pictures. You simply provide the adhesive. All cardstock is cut and scored for you. Look for individual posts of the projects in the upcoming days.

Oohhhhhhhhhhhhhh Aahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

2008-05-14T08:40:00.000-07:00

So, Cindee and I have been busy once again! We found this adorable tag card holder and just had to do it. The original by Andrea Walford was intriguing but we tweaked it. Now that we have the project done look for an upcoming class. Can't wait to share it in the next couple of months.

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So, here's the card holder opened up. What a perfect gift idea. It's just so cool when it folds downwards to reveal the four tag cards. The neatest part was using my cutter kit to score the cards so all you have to do is tear off the card and send in the decorated open end envelope!

2008-05-14T08:27:00.000-07:00

Had fun watercoloring with my Watercolor Wonder Crayons and Aqua Painter. Have never claimed to be an artist but I guess if I do it more I just might get better.

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What a cool way to keep the tag open by using our exclusive My Way punch. The jumbo brads are a cool accent.

Chipboard Love Album

2008-05-14T08:03:00.000-07:00

Take advantage of this month's On Board Chipboard Special and create this adorable album. Place a $35 order and receive the On Board Simon Upper for 25% off ($9.71). Now on sale thru May 31st! As a bonus I'll send instructions. Want a "Kit on the GO"? For an additional $15 plus shipping I'll send the instructions along with the Bali Breeze Designer Series paper, cardstock and accessories. (On Board Simon Upper sold separately). Contact me today for ordering information.

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So, here's a better look at the album opened up. Just need to add pictures and journaling.

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A close up look at the album.

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

2008-05-12T15:04:00.000-07:00

This last week has been filled with excitement as demonstrators were able to sign up for convention. This will be Stampin'Up!s 20th Anniversary! Geez, it seems like just yesterday that i signed up, but it's going on 7 years. Can you believe that? A favorite part of convention, or any Stampin'Up! event, are the swaps. So, i've been busy checking out the many swaps that are being hosted and came across this cute project by an amazing stamper by the name of Kristina Werner. So, as a special present to my mom I created my version of a Mini Pocket Book. At first i thought it would be an amazing project for my collection of colored staples but later found out that just your basic staples work out best but make sure you have a long neck stapler. Found that out the hard way! So, enjoy the many facets of this project.

First View!

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So, this is the book when you first open it up. The left hand side has one large journaling page and the "swing" tags are to the right. Don't you just love the Summer Picnic Designer Series paper? I sure hope Stampin'Up! comes out with another winner when they unveil the new 2008 Fall/Winter Idea Book and Catalog. Oh, and yes, they're going back to the name Idea Book instead of Occasions! Yeah!!!

Last page of journaling.

2008-05-12T15:02:00.000-07:00

The last page for journaling. You can't see it too well, but the cherries are behind the scalloped circle punch, not on top. Hummmmmmmmm, might have been easier to do that! Oh well.

Computer Journaling to match our exclusive colors.

2008-05-12T15:01:00.000-07:00

This was a poem i found that just kinda said it all! And, i printed it off of my printer and coordinated the colors so they matched the book. Contact me for this cool conversion chart for all our exclusive Stampin'Up! colors including our In Colors! I used Real Red and Old Olive. Oh, and all of the journaling pages were finished off using our Striped Grograin Ribbon. Here's hoping for more in the new catalog. Did I say "New Catalog"? Yeap, I sure did. The new catalog goes into effect August 11. That's one of the coolest things at convention this year. I get to view the new catalog with thousands of other demos. Can't wait!

Two of the journaling pages done MY way!

2008-05-12T15:00:00.000-07:00

These are the two "swing" journaling tags. Not being one for journaling i opted for stamps. I love the Define Your Life
stamp set.

Mini Notes Tote

2008-05-11T08:37:00.001-07:00

This quick and easy 2-pocket tote bag is the perfect size for small gift giving and fits Love Notes and envelopes or even note cards and small envelopes. It uses just one sheet of Stampin'Up!'s gorgeous double-sieded Designer Series Paper and coordinating die cuts from our Simply Scrappin' kits. Join me for this fun class on Sunday, June 29th at 1pm. Cost is $15. Unable to attend???? Order a "Kit on the Go!"

New Classes for June!

2008-05-11T08:26:00.000-07:00

I've been busy creating classes for June. Check out my class schedule for the next couple of months. Now that our Occasions Mini catalog has been extended it has allowed me to share some exciting classes with these exciting products. So, join me for a class or two.

Carousel Note Purse Album

2008-05-11T07:41:00.000-07:00

This amazing project uses 3 Carousel Notes, 2 envelopes, Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper, assorted cardstock and accessories. Look for an upcoming class in the months to come!

Thanks Patty for the inspiration!

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Aren't these just the cutest purses? Saw them demonstrated at a meeting last week and had to come home and make my own. What an awesome favor idea for your next luncheon, meeting, shower or just because! Contact me for complete instructions and/or to order your Carousel notes. Carousel notes will retire May 31!

2008-05-11T07:39:00.000-07:00

When i first saw the Carousel Notes in our Spring Occasions Mini catalog I thought, "What would i do with these?" Well, during the last month or so the ideas have been springing up all over the place. This cute idea was brought to my Group Shoe Box swap last week by my amazing friend and an extremely talented demonstrator, Cindee.

Carousel Notes are just too fun!

2008-05-11T07:20:00.000-07:00

Spring Occasions Mini extended to June 30th!

2008-04-26T10:26:00.000-07:00

We just were informed by Stampin'Up! this morning that the Occasions Spring Mini Catalog has been extended to June 30th! How exciting is that! That means Tart and Tangy, our exclusive and yummy Designer Series Papers and the amazing Carousel notes will be available for 30 more days. Check out my class schedule and attend a class or two!

Having more fun with Tart and Tangy

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This cute bookmark uses a jumbo paperclip available at your local office supply store.

The cute treat holder was a swap i received at a meeting I attended last week. Simple to make and a great favor idea!

Having fun with Tart and Tangy

2008-04-25T08:45:00.000-07:00

Never would have thought a bottled water container could be so cute.

And, so easy to do with a sheet of cardstock, designer series paper and brads.

These cute 3x3 notes are just so easy to make and fit nicely into a box for a great gift idea.

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Each page is organized by the month. No more forgetting now that you can write the name in.

Fruity or Floral?

2008-04-25T08:30:00.000-07:00

Which one is your favorite???? Choose one and join me for my Twisted Stamp a Stack classes in May. You'll complete the card portfolio (Thanks Patty Bennett for the inspiration!) and 5 additional cards to begin filling it with. Don't forget that next birthday, anniversary or other special day. Inside the month you'll be able to organize those special days by the month to remember for years to come. What an amazing gift to give to that special someone! Included in the class will be a pack of the Designer Series paper.

Bloomin' Beautiful Card Portfolio Class

2008-04-21T15:02:00.000-07:00

Bloomin' BeautifulThe finished project! What better gift for that special "hard to shop for" than this timeless and elegant Bloomin' Beautiful Stationery Set. Special thanks to Andrea Walford for her amazing project. Create this unique Stationery Portfolio and 4 coordinating cards using Stampin' Up!'s Bloomin' Beautiful Stamp set and Afternoon Tea Designer Series Paper. Join me on Sunday, May 4 or Thursday, May 22 for this amazing class.

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The portfolio looks like a book, but opens up to hold the cards and envelopes. Room to personalize on the right flap.

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Using the aquapainter and our watercolor crayons these elegant flowers are then layered to create a 3D effect. The border around the oval shape is created using our oval punch. Cute, huh? You'll receive full instructions at the class.

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Two of the four cards created to fit in the portfolio.

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The completed project! Thank you so very much to Andrea Walford for her inspiration.

Make sure and join me on Sunday, April 13 at 1pm or Thursday, April 24th at 7pm for my Tart & Tangy class. Cost is $25 and includes the Tart and Tangy stamp set available now in our Occasions Mini Catalog now thru May 31. Cost is $25.

RSVP TODAY! Deadline for the April 13th class is Friday, April 4 and Friday, April 18 is the deadline for the April 24th class .

Out of the area???? Unable to attend???? Order a "Class on the Go" kit for simply the additional cost of mailing.

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Here's the cute box included in the project that holds 10 Note Cards and envelopes.

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You can't see it but you'll be adding a splash of our new Stampin' Glitter to make it look like those sugared orange slices. Yummy, huh? Oh, and you can add an expression or simply wait until you need to send it and add the expression at that time.

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Here's the last one of the 10 cards you'll be making as part of the class. Actually it's 5 designs and 2 of each design. Love the accent strip. Made this with my Slit punch. It's soooooooooooooo easy. You'll learn how during the class!

Just love these stamps!

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Another orange slice to add glitter to. Oh, how fun! And, add your favorite expression! So, now that's 4 cards. One to go.

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Don't you just love the apples and coordinating Summer Picnic Designer Series Paper! This stamp set and coordinating papers is one of my favorites and think you're going to love them too! Course, as usual, our designer series papers are double sided so your switch them at anytime! Card number 2!

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Cherry Blossoms are blooming right now in my back yard. Well, they're not mine but my neighbors and they're blowing into my pool. Don't you just think these coordinating designer series papers are just too cute? Add our scalloped circle punch and 5/8" grograin ribbon and this card is ready. So, here's the first card of 5 different designs.

The New Spring/Summer Idea Catalog is no online!

2008-01-02T12:01:00.000-08:00

Check out the new Spring/Summer Idea Catalog! It's filled with exciting new accessories and stamp sets. For a quick update, check out the new designer series papers beginning on page 168, simply scrappin' kits on page 172, new punches on page 181, our new rub-ons. sticky cut letters and glitter on page 186, striped grograin ribbon on page 191 and bead duos on page 192. Then, of course, are all the new stamp sets.

Mark your calendars for my Open House Stamp A Stacks on Thursday, January 17 at 7pm and Sunday, January 20 at 1pm. FREE CATALOG with a $50 order. So, check out the catalog online and see what's new!

More exciting news for 2008! A new and improved Stampin'Up! website. As soon as it's up and running i'll let you know. Up til now, keep checking back here for updates.

Valentine's Day Bundle Special

2008-01-02T08:32:00.000-08:00

Purchase the Valentine's Day Bundle for just $33.40 and get Regal Rose wide grosgrain ribbon--FREE!

Hold a workshop of $350 or more and choose any one stamp set from the Spring-Summer 2008 Preview Brochure for FREE!

Promotion dates are January 2-31, 2008

SALE-A-BRATION IS COMING!

2007-12-12T07:15:00.000-08:00

Stampin'Up! just released their 2008 Salebration catalog and i wanted to share it with you! Salebration you say? Well, this is our annual FREE STAMP sale that everyone looks forward to each year. FREE you say? Yep, that's right! And with our new 2008 Spring/Summer Collection release it's even better this year. Simply purchase $50 and you get to choose one of the six FREE stamps sets. Yes, it's that easy! Purchase $100 and you can choose 2. You get the idea....purchase $150 and get three! The sale goes on until March 17 so you have plenty of time to get all 6. As a reminder, any order (it doesn't have to be during a workshop) qualifies during this time.

Even better, host a workshop and with $300 in sales earn a FREE set in addition to all your other hostess benefits. It can't be any better that that!

Have you thought about joining Stampin'Up!? Sign up during Sale-A-Bration and choose any current set (up to $47.95 value). Contact me today for details.

So, start planning now! Remember, All Sale-A-Bration products are exclusive to this promotion and will never be offered again.

A letter from Loretta in Iraq

2007-10-31T15:43:00.000-07:00

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Lynne-

WOW!! many gracious thanks to you and your friends, I appreciate the support as do many of my army buddies. As Marion has mentioned we take items of need to the Wounded Warrior Wing at the Balad Air Force Hospital and hand them out to Soldiers who have illness or have been wounded in action and receiving treatment most are non serious to serious but not enough to warrant medical evacuation to Germany or the states. Many of these Soldiers have injuries are caused by flying debris to vehicle accidents most are a result of Improvised Explosive Devices IED's. Others are burns, gunshots small arms and multiple trauma injuries caused by the vehicles rolling over to avoid or hit by IED's. These are the Soldiers who deserve the thanks. I work for a Logistical General Command that is responsible for all areas of supply for the entire theater of Iraq. This means our Soldiers in our Brigades send Soldiers on the road to protect the supply routes and clear the routes for the transportation of the supplies via Air and Convoy. The Command coordinates the movement of the supplies with transportation battalions and air wing groups. We control and monitor the amount of supplies to include bottled water, fuel, mail, vehicles...you name it we are able to order it and ship it to its final destination. Think of it as the worlds largest Wal Mart supplying all sustaining items to operate a large city (at war).

My piece of the puzzle involves the personnel aspect; my office manages all the personnel that it takes to run the operation and maintains the operating strength above 70%. We conduct a huge audit of Soldiers on the battlefield every day and package it and present it to the commanding
general in a formal briefing each day. We manage 20-26 thousand Soldiers in our office. It has its days but even the bad days are not the worst it could be, we always consider ourselves fortunate that we are not on the road daily dodging IED's or flying in Blackhawk helicopters that are being targeted for high value kills. My staff and I work in an office, it's sparse but adequate with little or no excitement unless we are under attack with mortars or VBIED vehicle borne IED's.

Please know that I will share in the kindness of hearts with all that I have contact with here at LSA Anaconda in Balad Iraq and also know that Soldiers do appreciate the thoughtfulness especially items like yours that are hand made.

I will take some pictures and send to you showing a little of what its like here with this I attached a few of myself with some of my fellow comrades in arms.

Thanks again
Peace and most of all love
Loretta Vandeborne
Sergeant First Class US Army

Swap cards ready for PMS nights!

2007-10-31T15:31:00.000-07:00

And this is what's left over for my PMS nights beginning in January. Did I say card swaps? Yep, boxes of them just ready for making cards from. So, make sure to join me beginning in January for an evening of stamping relaxation, popcorn and music as we create cards for the troops in Iraq! Make sure to check out my calendar of events but i'll also be sending emails to keep you informed.

Packaged and ready to go to the Post Office and on their way to Iraq

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Addressed and ready to go to the Post Office destination Iraq!

Packaged cards ready to go to Iraq

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With over 200 cards it took 2 Priority Mail Bulk Rate boxes to send them in!

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The cards just kept coming. Everyone was on a roll so by the end of the day I was able to package up over 200 cards! That was just from one afternoon of stamping. Only got a chance to take one picture of our day but many thanks also to Teresa Saunders, her mom and aunt for a fabulous addition to our cards.

World Card Making Day Update

2007-10-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

On World Card Making Day several of us gathered for a day of stamping. By the end of the day, we had stamped a pile of cards to be sent to the troops in Iraq. What started as a one day event will now continue at our monthly PMS (Popcorn, Music and Stamping) night on the second or third Friday night of each month beginning in January. Come stamp and destress from the week and life in general by recreating cards from my six years of card swaps. The cards will be sent to Iraq once again. Thanks to those who came and stamped that day. It will be truly appreciated by the troops.

Holiday Glitz Promotion

2007-10-01T17:08:00.000-07:00

The Holiday Glitz Card making kit includes precut textured card stock, Designer Series Paper, Zig Zag stitched grosgrain ribbon, rhinestone brads, and envelopes for 15 cards! (Full-color Instructions are included too!)

Purchase this kit one of two ways: The kit by itself for $28.95 -OR- buy one of the four holiday stamp sets listed below and purchase the kit for the special price of $24.95.

Qualifying stamp sets include:

Item	Stamp Set	Price
109234	Snowfall	$23.95
106786	The Snowflake Spot	$20.95
109266	Big on Christmas	$18.95
110359	Love & Joy*	$23.95

* Holiday Mini Collection 2007

Contact me for more information or to place an order or visit the Stampin' Up! website for more details.

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Here are all the projects you'll be making. Hope to see you in class!

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But, there's more to the class than just the Planner! You will be receiving half of the Simply Scrappin' kit with more textured cardstock and die cuts so you'll be making 10 Holiday cards also. You'll be receiving the envelopes too so why not get your Holiday card list up-to-date so you can go home and start addressing.

Need more cards? Then make it a point to join me for my annual Christmas Card Extravaganza on Sunday, October 21st!

Holiday Planner & Cards

2007-09-24T07:45:00.000-07:00

This is the first of my Holiday projects. Just in time to get you organized for this busy season. Create this planner and the following cards from just 1/2 of our Winter Bright Simply Scrappin' kit found on page 176 of the current Fall/Winter Collection 2007. Included in the organizer is an envelope for all your Holiday receipts, a wish list for everyone on your list, a memo pad and a mini calendar to keep track of all your Holiday events!

Craftin' for the Holidays

2007-09-24T07:38:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since i've posted but life has really been nuts. Our store move is complete now so i can concentrate on stamping. The holidays are just around the corner. Can you believe that? So, what better time to start craftin'! I've been busy with Holiday projects to share with you. Come join me for a class or two or for that matter, all of them! There are some great gift giving ideas so let's get started.

Punch A Bunch Promotion samples

2007-07-27T14:44:00.000-07:00

Thought i'd share some mini card samples. If you look real close, notice our new Textured cardstock now available in all our fabulous colors!

FREE Punch Ring with Punch A Bunch Promotion

2007-07-27T14:36:00.001-07:00

As a special to all my customers purchasing the Punch A Bunch promotion during the month of August, I will be including a punch ring. This ring is laminated and allows you to place the punch over different stamps and see how they'll look punched.

August Punch A Bunch Promotion

2007-07-27T14:28:00.000-07:00

For those who believe that stamping is too complicated or that you don't have the time to hand stamp cards, the Punch a Bunch promotion proves you wrong! Not only are the 30 Love Notes free, but they're in our new textured card stock, and come in colors that are not available outside of this special offer.

2007-07-27T13:48:00.001-07:00

Saw this idea recently and thought how cool a class would be using our new designer series papers. I really have had my eye on the Viola stamp set and ordered it only to find out that Stampin'Up! was adding a new accessories stamp set called Viola To Go. Looking at the designer series paper on the computer does the paper no justice. It's so vibrant in person. I've also used our new double stitch ribbon that coordinates with our new In Color. This is our new River Rock. During the class you'll use our new Spiral Punch that was introduced earlier this year in our Spring Mini catalog. The recipe book is constructed from our recently introduced 5x5 journal. Class will be held on Sunday, August 26 so look for more details in a week or so after i return from convention.

Fall/Winter Collection has arrived!!!!

2007-07-01T13:54:00.000-07:00

I am so excited! I can honestly say that it is their best yet. Not only are all of the new stamp sets and accessories and the samples fantastic, but the layout of the catalog is the cleanest and easiest to look at since I became a demonstrator 6 years ago. Finding the info on any given item is very simple. They have also indicated when any certain item coordinates with anything else in the book. That is a great help!
I could go on all day about what I LOVE about this new Fall/Winter Collection, but I'd like to get this announcement out to you all who have been waiting with bated breath to hear of the arrival of the new book.

Retiring Accessories from Stampin' Up!

2007-06-21T13:21:00.000-07:00

As we bid a fond farewell to this year's retiring stamp sets, we also say goodbye to our retiring accessories. Products are usually discontinued based on current trends or lower product sales to make room for new and exciting products. Please keep in mind that discontinued accessories are available until June 30. Quantities are limited to stock on hand, so once they're gone, they're gone! Retired stamps and Stampin' Around wheels will be available through June 30.

Don't panic!
You'll see some items on the discontinued list that will still be available. 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.

Click here to see the retiring accessories list.

Don't delay in stocking up on any of these retiring accessories that are a must for your collection! E-mail me or call at (925)783-8338 to place an order. I would like to get all orders in by Friday, June 29.

Look what's coming in the new Fall/Winter Collecton!

2007-06-16T18:57:00.000-07:00

Stamp sets:
Build a Flower (but looks like Pick a Petal... guess we'll see!)
Ginormous Flowers
Fundamental Phrases
Polka Dot background
Sweet Sampler
Think Happy Thoughts
Wanted

Papers:
Certainly Celery Prints
Cutie Pie
Outlaw

Ribbons:
River Rock double-stitched grosgrain
Soft Sky double-stitched grosgrain
Wild Wasabi double-stitched grosgrain
District Ribbon Originals
Fairytale Ribbon Originals
Jersey Ribbon Originals
Sherbet Ribbon Originals (also seen in preview brochure)
Theater Ribbon Originals
Chocolate Chip taffeta
Chocolate Chip wide grosgrain (looks like maybe 1" wide!)
Regal Rose narrow grosgrain (probably same as current grosgrain-- with a new name)

Punches:
Star punch
Scallop punch (circle, looks like about 2")
3/8" Corner Rounder punch (looks like current Small Corner Rounder... maybe we'll be getting another?)

Other cool stuff...
---On Board Clipboards!!! Yep....you're reading it right! Clipboards, not Chipboard.
The one featured is a landscape format with three clips across the top. Way cool!
---New product lines of coordinating sets, papers, and punches!
Boho West (featured-- Wanted set, Outlaw paper, Star punch)
Corner Office
Tapestry
---New Simply Scrappin' kits! Will include double-sided Designer Series Paper and Textured card stock in SU colors.
Winter Bright Simply Scrappin' Kit
---New Simply Sent card kits! Will include supplies for 10-20 cards, depending on accessories and card sizes. Some accessories will be exclusive to card kits!
---Pretties Kit! Kit of pretties! j/k.
fabric flowers (think white Primas-- can be dyed to match!)
halfback pearls
hatpins
beads
rhinestone brads
and more!
Now are you excited for the new catalog??? I can't wait for it to get here!

2007-06-16T16:51:00.000-07:00

Only about 2 weeks until the catalog is expected to start arriving!-- but now I am positively drooling in anticipation! Watch out for more updates! New stamp sets......New colors!

Stamps: Baroque Motifs, Holidays &Wishes
Ink: River Rock, Purely Pomagranate, Timber Brown Stayzon
Paper: Whisper White, River Rock
NOTE: Flower is up on a dimensional and has a brad in the center.

2007-06-13T13:16:00.000-07:00

The list of retiring sets has been out for quite some time now, allowing you the opportunity to purchase those retiring sets that you've had on your wish list. Be sure to get them before they are gone for good! Once the current catalog ends at the end of this month, these sets will no longer be available - not even to demonstrators! On or around June 20th, Stampin' Up! will also be releasing the list of retiring accessories, which I will be posting here on my blog as soon as I receive it from Stampin' Up! These retiring accessories could be anything at all - inks, papers, embellishments, tools - you never know what is going to make the list. Last year, for example, they retired some ribbons, brads, eyelets, tools, Scrappin' Kits, tags, boxes, etc. The list was rather extensive, but it made room for all of the wonderful additions to the catalog that we saw this past year and it has kept Stampin' Up! on track with current trends. While these retirements are sad news for those of us who love absolutely EVERYTHING in the current catalog, here's the good news - you will have one more opportunity to purchase any of these items before they are gone! I will be placing ONE more order before the end of June - on Saturday, June 30th. I recommend that you take a look through the current catalog and Spring Mini Catalog and be sure to order the retiring stamps and accessories that you love, as well as whatever "essential items" (adhesive, envelopes, paper, etc.) you buy on a regular basis - don't forget - prices will increase slightly in the next catalogue. Why not save a little by stocking up on those essential items?! Please contact me by Saturday, June 30th to place an order, and keep your eye out for the retiring accessories list, coming soon to a blog near you!

The new 2008 In Colors Have Arrived!

2007-06-13T11:58:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to share the new 2008 In Colors. Get ready for an unbelieveable year with the new In Colors from Stampin' Up! Blue Bayou, Soft Sky, Wild Wasabi, River Rock, Groovy Guava and Purely Pomegranate!