Saturday, January 31, 2009

Card Class Preview





Here are some pictures of the cards we will be making for our Feb. Card Class. This class will be held on Feb. 4th (Wednesday) at 6:30 PM. I hope to see you there. Bring your scissors and adhesive.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Sharing a card

I CASEd this card from Dawn McVey. It is so cheerful and sunny. Something I definitly need with the temperatures falling fast. The first card I used a little cupcake stamp.

For this card I use the spray of flowers from Embrace Life. I think it turned out very nice.

I just wanted to say a quick thanks to the ladies who made it to my open house yesterday. It was the best one I have ever had. I love chatting and catching up with each of you!

Saturday, January 24, 2009

NEW CATTY OPEN HOUSE

My open house is today from 2-4 PM. I hope you can make it and see the wonderful new catalog. Stampin' Up! has out done themselves this time! You are going to LOVE this catalog!
Here are a couple of the cards we made today. Enjoy!


This card uses a new Level 2 hostess set. The flowers are so soft and pretty and I love the quote by Mother Teresa. To earn this fantastic hostess set or other equally beautiful ones, call me to schedule a workshop at your home or mine! Along with a hostess set you will also earn FREE product of your choosing. And if you book in Feb or March you can take advantage of our Sale-a-bration and earn FREE stamps! What could be better than that?

This card uses the A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME set. This is such a versitile set and so cute! The sentiments that come with this set covers the gammit. Making it a real value for your money.

This card uses the LOVE YOU MUCH set. I wanted to make a more masculine Valentine's card. My 3 sons and husband really aren't into the pink fro-fro too much!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

It's Here!!!

The NEW SPRING-SUMMER 2009 IDEA BOOK & CATALOG is live and available for orders!! Head on over to my ONLINE STORE and register to browse and shop! There are so many awesome new things, it's hard to know what to buy first! Here are some items that I think will be favorites, listed in groups of products that will work together seamlessly:

BIRDS, OWLS (perky and cute!)

Good Friend stamp set, #113740, page 91
Cheep Talk stamp set, #113204, page 90
On Board So Tweet (chipboard), #113893, page 183
Bright Delights Rub-Ons (4 colors in one pkg!), #113887, page 172
Good Morning Sunshine Designer Series Paper, #113966, page 160

ROMANTIC, VINTAGE, SWEET

Friends 24-7 stamp set, #113218, page 81
Friendly Words Jumbo Wheel, #114696, page 81
Ever After stamp set, #113401, page 83
Romance wheel, #115121, page 83
Bella Birds Designer Series Paper, #113981, page 160
Parisian Breeze Designer Series Paper (textured, cover-weight), #113993, page 158
Eyelet Border Punch, #113692, page 184
Chateau Bella Rub-Ons, #111416, page 172
Bella Bleu Designer Series Paper, #113974, page 161
Fleurettes Accents & Elements (crocheted flowers!), #114019, page 177
Dress Up Ribbon Originals (patterned ribbon asst.), #114317, page 178
Love Sparkles Simply Scrappin' Kit, #113918, page 163
LOVE YOU MUCH BUNDLE, On Sale thru Jan. 31st, 20% OFF!

JUST FOR MEN

Totally Tool stamp set, #113256, page 47
To the Nines Specialty Designer Series Paper (textured, cover-weight), #114038, page 158

NATURE

Just Buzzin' By stamp set, #113228, page 57
Hoppy for You stamp set (frogs!), #113270, page 63
Hoppy Memories Simply Scrappin' Kit (frogs!), #113936, page 163
Trendy Trees stamp set, #113258, page 91
Funky Forest wheel, #114695, page 91
Playful Petals stamp set, #113728, page 99
Sweet Stems stamp set, #113726, page 99
Tea Party Designer Series Paper #113992, page 161

MANHATTAN, FIFTH AVENUE, POSH

Fifth Avenue Florals stamp set, #113734, page 106
Fashion District Rub-Ons, #113884, page 172
Canvas Cuts (canvas die cuts!), #113979, page 177
Taste of Textiles Specialty Paper (textured!), #113991, page 156
Urban Oasis Designer Series Paper, #113978, page 161

MOST CONVENIENT KIT

Thanks x 2 Card Elements & More Kit (pre-printed elegant cards you can stamp and embellish!), #114594, page 168

And here we go with some FABULOUS NEW ACCESSORIES:

Jumbo Brads (in neutral assortments, 5/16" and 5/8"), page 174
Clear Rhinestone Brads (pkg of 84), #113144, page 174
Designer Hardware (large, painted eyelets!), page 175
Flower Assortment Colored Designer Brads (4 colors), #112583, page 175
Corduroy Buttons (fabric covered buttons!), page 176
Button Latte Designer Buttons (neutral buttons), #114333, page 176
Organza Ribbon (5/8" white), #114319, page 179
Sticky Cuts Sweet, #114301, page 180
Stampin' Glitter (two new assortments, including chocolate and champagne!), page 180
Build-a-Fairytale Die Cuts (great for kids! coordinates with new Fairyland themed Décor Elements), #113950, page 181
Heart to Heart Punch (featured in Love You Much Bundle), #113694, page 185
Full Heart Punch, #113693, page 185
8-1/2" x 11" Photo Albums (have returned!), page 187
CIRCLE SCISSOR PLUS (you have to have this--don't forget the glass mat and replacement blades!!!), page 188

NEW SIZZIX PRODUCTS (pages 193-203): This is an incredible section full of new and exciting dies--I absolutely need ALL of them, and you will, too!!! If you haven't gotten your Big Shot yet, you're going to want to buy it now :-) Look out for these special items:

A super-convenient Bigz XL Box #2 Die (p.194), you only need one small strip of adhesive to assemble it, it's great for chocolates like Treasures® or Nuggets®
Bigz XL Bag with Scallops Die (p,195), move over bagalope, now there's something meatier! Seriously, this is great for little favor or treat boxes!
Bigz XL SU! Movers & Shapers Curly Label Die (p.195), HOLY SMOKES this is awesome...you get a foldover card that is cut and scored, and on the front you can move around the Curly Label die cut to any position you want! The die is the same size as the punch and coordinating stamp set, and the die has cute and delicate perforations outlining the cutout. Dude, you have to see this!!! And, once you see it, you'll have to have it!
Bigz Clear Dies (p.195), see through dies you can lay over patterned or stamped paper, or photos, to cut out in a flower, circle, or even a rolodex card!
Bigz Oval Scallop Frame Die (p.197) and Originals Ovals Die (p.199), layer scallops to your heart's delight! Don't forget the Oval Punch, and Wide Oval Punch, to get more range in size.
Originals Circles #2 Die and Originals Stars #2 Die (p. 199), cut circles and stars in a variety of sizes, and pair with coordinating Star and Circle Punches for even more possibilities!
SU! Billboard Alphabet Strip Die (p.198), an entire alphabet on one extended strip--and this one's exclusive to Stampin' Up!
Sizzlits 4-Pack SU! Lots of Tags Dies (p.201), nifty tag assortment!
Sizzlits 4-Pack SU! Big Bold Cupcakes (p.201), coordinates with the Big Bold Birthday stamp set!
Embosslits Dies (p.202), 5 new metal folders that emboss and die cut your image at the same time! Four out of five designs are SU! exclusives!
Textured Impressions SU! Manhattan Flower Die (p.202), COMING IN MARCH - an embossing folder designed to coordinate with the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set and Manhattan Flower Décor Elements, creates a dry-embossed floral card front
Texturz Plates (p.203), two sets to choose from--one is a SU! exclusive! Each set comes with 3 plates, each plate has a design on each side, so there are 6 options in each set, for only 9.95!!! You will want to make sure you purchase botht the Texturz Impressions Pad, and the Texturz Silicone Rubber pad from page 193 to work with these.

NEW! UNDER $10 section on page 208, featuring 8 single stamps, and two Mini Note Kits, all under ten dollars each, for a convenient and cost effective way to start stamping! Of course, they will also make handy gifts :-)

And don't forget our Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) stamp set, inside the back cover of the catalog. It is called Say It With Scallops, and it coordinates with the Scallop Square Punch. For each of these stamp sets sold, SU! donates $2 to RMHC. Stampin' Up! has donated nearly $700,000 to this charity to date.


Come on over for my open house from 2-4 on Saturday the 23rd to get your hands on the new catalog. You will be drooling over all the wonderful new merchandise. I hope to see you there!

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Challenge!



These are the cards I did for this weeks Sparkpeople - Stamping to Lose challenge. The challenge was to use a new stamp set (blue card) and an old set (brown card). I love to do these challenges because they stretch me and get me out the rut! Enjoy!

Gifts and Cards

Well today I worked on the gifts and cards that I would need for the month of January. My nephews are turning 8 this month, so they will be getting these cards with gift cards for McD's in them.

I made another one with a dump truck, but must not of taken a picture of that one. Oh well, Happy Birthday Boys!
Next, it is my mother-in-laws birthday. She loves cardinals so I used the Cardinal Christmas set from Stampin' Up! to make her this little stationary box.





Inside the box are a set of cards, tags, and the 3 x 3 love notes. I hope she likes it...



Saturday, January 10, 2009

Try this fun quiz out...
Your rainbow is strongly shaded yellow.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What is says about you: You are a joyful person. You appreciate optimism. You're good at getting people to like you.

Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.

Monday, January 5, 2009

Retiring Accesories List

Here it is! The retiring accessories list, don't delay, when they're gone....they're gone!

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

Inventory Blow Out!

Check out the deals at Stampin' Up! They are having an Inventory Blow Out!! Follow this link, then call me or order online for best selection!
http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Inventory_Blowout_109US.pdf

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Happy New Year!







Well, I had a chance to create today. This is what I did for the Sparkpeople - Stamping to Lose challenge of the week. I'm not overly impressed with either of them, but here they are.
The challenge was to create a blue card with buttons. I immediately thought of the true blue friend stamp from the Punches Three hostess set. And because blue isn't my favorite color I had to add some yellow!
Thanks for this challenge... I don't normally use buttons so it was a stretch! Good to get the old brain going. Anyone else want to take this challenge?