29 March 2013

A Round Array



Spring is in the air and full of stampin' anticipation!
Check out your first taste of the new 2013-2014 annual catalog:                                                                             A Round Array! With cute and quick designs and greetings,                                                                                      the A Round Array Stamp Set gives you endless, adorable possibilities  for cards, banners and scrapbook pages.
Buy the A Round Array Stamp Set now, more than a month before the preorder starts!
Get the stamp set in a bundle with the 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch  for 15% off. 
$14.95 129090
I made a set of 8 cards trying to show off each of the stamps.
I am so in love with Raspberry Ripple
In Color '12-'14 DSP $21.95 126910 
Whisper White Card Stock $5.95 124302
In Color '12-'14 Card Stock $9.95 126836
In Color '12-'14 Markers $14.95 126856
 Adorning Accents Edgelits $9.95 125595
 2 3/8" Scallop Circle $16.95 118874
1 3/4" Scallop Circle $16.95 119854
Bird Builder $16.95 117191 
 Floral Frame Framelits $26.95 127012
From My Heart Stamp Set $28.95 126557
 Delicate Designs TIEF  $6.95 127023
Bitty Banners Framelits $14.95 129267
Itty Bitty Banners Stamp Set $11.95 126257
 Memorable Moments Stamp Set $21.95 126682
Label Collection Framelits  $26.95 125598
Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Set $6.95 120060
 Large Pearl Basic Jewels $4.95 123577
3/16" Corner Punch $6.95 119871
Floral Frame Framelits $26.95 127012
 1 3/4" Scallop Circle $16.95 119854
 Adorning Accents Edgelits $9.95 125595
Bitty Buttons $4.95 118761
Bakers Twine Whisper White $2.95 124262 

 Top Note Bigz Die $21.95 13463


26 March 2013

Colour Q 181 Mojo 286


I think I will combine this color challenge with Mojo Sketch for this week



This & That Smash Books



Stampin’Up!s new line of Smash books called “This & That”!  
Great name for this fun and spontaneous way to scrap your life. 
 A smashing idea, don’t you think?Still don’t get it? Think of the journals you kept in your younger years.  They had doodles, pictures and bits and pieces of things from your current life. 
 Smash books have been popular for a few years now with scrap bookers and non-scrappers alike.  
So glad Stampin’Up! is now on board with this fun paper-crafting trend because I don’t think it’s going away for a long time.

This release is just the beginning of “This & That” at Stampin’Up!  Expect more companion products in the upcoming months. You can purchase each item separately. Honestly, at a 15% discount, why would you? Here’s what you’ll get in the bundle.

Item
Description
Price
131268
Epic Day This and That Journal
$10.95
130814
Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper
$10.95
130133
Remember This and That Rotary Stamp
$5.95
131271
Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers
$4.95
131269
Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape
$4.95
133350
Epic Day This and That Bundle
Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.










Smash Books are a great gift for the young or young at heart.  Pack one for your next vacation.  Better yet, give a This & That journal to each person on your vacation to see what ”smashes” their fancy on the same trip.

You don’t have a vacation planned? No problem. Click here or the picture above to visit my Facebook Page and enter to win a trip to sunny San Diego!
One GRAND PRIZE winner will receive round trip airfare for two to San Diego and accommodations at the luxurious US Grant Hotel September 12-15. From world-famous Sea World to the San Diego Zoo, there is an array of exciting things to do in this charming, seaside city.
The GRAND PRIZE winner will also get two free This and That Bundles from Stampin’ Up!—a journal and more to capture your trip in the moment.
Ten FIRST PRIZE winners will win one of ten This and That Bundles!


$32.08
15% Off Retail Value!








Best Of 25 Years Stamps

As part of their 25-year anniversary celebration, they're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!




(link above is for ordering the English Clear Mount set)



The Never Seen before Image... fits perfectly in our Extra Large Oval Punch  119859 $16.95




Love the Never Seen Before Image ... Read My Lips!




The Never Seen before Image, Daisy on the lower right, fits the 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch 127811 $15.95 Originally introduced in the 2012 Holiday Mini, carried over to the Spring Mini (I have a feeling it will be in the New Catty 2013-2014 YAY!)



· All Best of stamp sets will include 3-6 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.

· While they are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.







24 March 2013

SU Fabric Frenzy



Seamstress or not--you'll love using our high quality Designer Fabric--especially at 50 percent off! 
Our Designer Fabric is designed to coordinate with Stampin' Up! inks, paper, and other accessories, and is perfect for adding a stylish touch to traditional paper projects. Available in an extra-wide fat quarters (18" x 26"). Use it for quilting, clothing, home décor, and more!

The sale starts Monday, so call your customers now--and tell them to get ready to jump into the spring Fabric Frenzy!


PageItem Description Retail Price Sale Price 
170 126892 Essentials Designer Fabric$29.95 $14.98 
171 126893 Floral District Designer Fabric$9.95 $4.98 
171 126894 Comfort Café Designer Fabric$9.95  $4.98  
171 125411 Summer Smooches Designer Fabric$9.95  $4.98  
171 125412 Twitterpated Designer Fabric$9.95  $4.98  
171 122337 Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric$9.95  $4.98  
171 122336 Beau Chateau Designer Fabric$9.95  $4.98  
171 124066 Spice Cake Designer Fabric$9.95  $4.98  
171 122335 Flirtatious Designer Fabric$9.95  $4.98  
6* 129308 Tea for Two Designer Fabric$9.95  $4.98  
13* 129307 More Amore Designer Fabric$9.95  $4.98 



  • Promotion dates: Monday, March 25-Sunday, March 31, 2013
  • Available to both customers and demonstrators
  • Discounted fabric is available on all order types (customer, demonstrator, workshop order, and online orders)
  • No minimum purchase required to receive the discount
  • All items are limited quantity at the discounted price; the discount will be removed once the limit is reached

23 March 2013

Laurie made me do it


My friend Laurie shared a link with me to a card on Pinterest using the Blossom Punch.
I had to CASE it.
Wonder if the ladies in my group wold like to make this one....



22 March 2013

Oh Mia!

Boy, she is far from helpful!!

I was prepping a project for a Club Gathering and had to go into the other room for a moment.
I came back to find Mia "prepping her spot for a nap!"



Her she is right after literally pushing one stack on the floor


Then she grabbed my fingers when I tried to pick some of the pieces up off the table.








She really didn't like it when I moved her to pick up the pieces from under her. Little monster! LOL


Using up some of the In Colors heading out this year...
Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder
I used Twitterpated DSP and the Bird Builder Punch to make the Tulips 
Petals A Plenty TIEF
Scallop from Adorning Accents Edglits
Bitty Banner Framelits
and One In A Million Stamp Set


You mean so much to so many people (outside)
One of them is me (inside)







20 March 2013

WOYWW 198

My friend Kelly told me to go check out her blog post last week. So I did..humm show what's on my desk (table).


This is the photo I tried to post last Wednesday... 
Some projects have moved off to make room for the next.
Notice Mia? She doesn't care what's on the table or in her way.
See the plastic container under her..it was switched foe tote in the next photo.


WOW! This is embarrassing to see a picture of this.


A close up of the main pile.... ugh I shouldn't had taken this one!!!
Honest I am not a slob, that's not a pop can just laying there. 
It's all rinsed and cut to be run through the Big Shot.
I found the coolest project on Pinterest for the SU Flower Folds Die and a pop can made into a tea light holder (forgot before cutting it, I do not have the die, I just received cuts as a wish)


This plastic tote (which started out as a small 8 1/2 x 11 case) was s'posed to be a temporary holding zone for all the cuts, images and Impression samples that I have been receiving.
 Oh, it's taking me so long to put together samples to show my ladies.


As soon as I moved it from the edge Mia took post

Ahh my scraps basket.. it has gotten thinner since I started this endeavor of making samples of everything Big Shot. 
Please tell me I am not alone in the stock pile of scraps.


Behind Wilbur.... that's where all of my card stock belongs, including the scraps basket. 
On the right is the shelf of inks and stamps.


                                   

 Here are 3 of the cards I have done with the samples (and scraps)  The piece in the bag on the right is going to be a sample swatch of the In Colors. Just waiting on my Card Stock order to arrive. Oh yeah, more stuff to put on my table.


Looking over the photo of all the clutter, figuring out what's in it...well I noticed my notebook. I made this back in 2007 from a File Folder. It has a 5x7 note pad in it, it just hangs out next to the computer. I usually write down measurements from tutorials I watch. Not sure if you can tell, but I also used it as a sponging pad! heee heee


Just got these 3 sets yesterday... I'm dying to create something! The dilemma is to put them away until I think of something or keep them out til I do.



Love this drawer unit..it fits so nicely under the table. All of my adhesives, scissors, rulers, all of it..right there! I even bought of the drawer organizers  for each drawer. Love this thing!


This is for my ex MIL Judy her b'day is this week.
It's in the first photo, but I took this photo over by a window.
 Only way things get off my table, photo ops! hee hee


I found a blog of Punch Art using SU punches....he is so darned cute I had to try it.
 (I forgot to give him lips!)


Honeycomb TIEF, Blossom Punch and a Treat Cup for my little MJ's Easter card
Also made one for my sample projects.


Another from the samples tote. Little Leaves Sizzlit, Fun Flowers Die and Flower Garden TIEF,
Oh I really like how this turned out, I might need to buy this Die for myself.


Blossom Party, Tasteful Trim and Fancy Favor 


Delicate Designs, Beautiful Butterflies Sizzlit, Just Believe, Organza Ribbon and Bakers Twine


Silver Glimmer Card Stock and Tag Punch 
(isn't this a cute one)


Elegant Lines TIEF  used as a card front for....

I used aluminum foil for the mirror. 

Tea Shoppe with Delft Technique 


Tommy is over 30# and he seriously moves things out of way. 


I had to clean up a bit..mostly off the floor. 
I came back in the room to find Tommy found a spot (or made a spot)


Mia seems all tired out by all my cleaning.
Oh, see the pages there on the right..I am hoping to paint my ceiling in here come July (when DD visits) and finding color ideas. So not interested in Blah White.



To explain that water bottle, and what is so fascinating to have the cats all looking up...I got  a pair of parakeets for my b'day last week. The water bottle, reminds them I am watching when they get  too focused.  Since my table is covered with so much paper I am happy they don't make me spray it! 
Spook doesn't seem to care at all.










Brightly Gleaming

 My sister and I spent all day Friday organizing all of the Christmas papers.  Turns out I have 10 full bins, all retired of just Christmas....