Full of Sweetness and Wonder

Today I wanted to share with you my first Decor Element I used on a wall (I have done them on a door and paper before, but not on the wall). For this project I got the Sweetness Decor Element in Chocolate Chip and applied it over her crib. I think that this saying defines her to a T. :) Here is a close up shot of the wall.

Here is a shot of the room.

And here is Allison helping to model the shot. :)

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Birthday Card

My brother's birthday is tomorrow, so today I wanted to share the card I made for him. Since he told me that he received it in the mail yesterday I know that it is safe to post it now! Ha ha. He is turning the big 2-5 this year and is in the process of buying his first house. So, for his gift I got him a Home Depot gift card, which I know that he will be able to use! And the cool thing was that the Home Depot orange coordinated perfectly with my Pumpkin Pie paper used in the card! :) Since masculine cards are so hard to come up with sometimes, I am always looking for ideas for these. For this card I ended up CASEing this. I think it turned out nicely! :)


Ingredients:

• Everything Nice stamp set
• Pumpkin Pie Designer Series Paper
• Bermuda Bay Designer Series Paper
• Soft Suede Textured, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White Card Stock
• Pumpkin Pie, Bermuda Bay, and Soft Suede Markers
• Circle Scissor Plus and Glass Mat
• Large Star and Star Punch
• Silver Brads
• Stampin' Dimensionals
  

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January Technique Class

I held my January technique class this past Sunday and today I wanted to share with you the cards we made. Since we are kicking of the start of the Occasions Mini catalog and the Sale-A-Bration catalog we used a lot of the new products from these catalogs. How many can you spot? :)

First, this is the card we did to demonstrate the new 2 step bird punch. I got the idea for this card here.

Ingredients:

• Tiny Tags stamp set
• Whisper White, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip card stock
• Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Pack
• Chocolate Chip and So Saffron markers
• Two Step Bird punch
• Jewelry Tag punch
• Linen Thread
• Elementary Ribbon Originals
• Stampin' Dimensionals

Next we used the Faux Tearing technique on this card as well as the new Beautiful Wings Embossits Die for the Big Shot.

Ingredients:

• Well Scripted clear mount stamp set
• Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, and Whisper White card stock
• Soft Suede Ink
• Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon
• Scallop Border Punch
• Beautiful Wings Embosslit
• Big Shot

The is next card uses the Kissing technique. We used the new Butterfly Accent and Dot, Dot, Dot stamps for this. These new stamps are perfect for this technique!


Ingredients:

• Butterfly Accent, Dot, Dot, Dot, and Well Scripted stamp sets
• Regal Rose, Taken with Teal, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper White card stock
• Regal Rose and Melon Mambo Ink
• Chocolate Chip satin ribbon
• Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder
• Big Shot
• Stampin' Dimensionals

And this last card is my favorite. For this card I demonstrated using the new Scallop Trim corner and border punches together to create a fully punched square. We also used the new Love Bandit stamp set on this one. I love this set! So cute!

Ingredients:

• Love Bandit Clear Mount Stamp Set
• Real Red, Very Vanilla, and Kraft card stock
• Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, and Basic Black markers
• Scallop Trim Corner and Border punches
• Real Red Satin Ribbon
• Stampin' Dimensionals

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Sale-A-Bration and the Occasions Mini Start Today!

The customer sales period for the Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Promotion has begun. Today also kicks off an exciting Starter Kit Offer, too!

OCCASIONS MINI AND SALE-A-BRATION BASICS:

Earn a free Sale-A-Bration gift for every $50 in product you spend. For example, spend $150 in product, get three free gifts PLUS earn Stampin' Up! Hostess Rewards.

• NEW! In addition to the limited edition Sale-A-Bration gifts, choose from over 75 select stamp sets from the Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog (listed on p. 11 of the Sale-A-Bration catalog).
• Click to view the Sale-A-Bration Catalog and Suppy List.
• Click to view the Occasions Mini Catalog and Supply List.
• Both catalogs are available to view on-line on my right side bar.
• On-line orders are eligible for Sale-A-Bration gifts.
• Email me, if you would like FREE print copies of the Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration Catalogs.

SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT PROMOTION + BONUS STAMP SET (Jan. 5 - March 31)!

Starter Kit	Regular Price	Sale-A-Bration Price (15% off)
Standard Starter Kit	$199	$169
Digital+ Starter Kit	$185	$157

• Save 15% on both Stampin' Up! Starter Kits.
• Many items in the kits can be substituted to your preferences.
• Click here for the Standard Starter Kit
• Click here for the My Digital Studio Starter Kit
• Receive a free Bonus stamp set of your choice (up to $47.95 Value)
• Enjoy 20% off as a standard discount and a one-time 30% off start up option (or keep as income)
• Take advantage of Sale-A-Bration and Hostess Rewards on qualifying orders (while spending less to benefit).
• Click for a full menu of Stampin' Up! Demo Discounts and Benefits.
• No penalty to drop. No pressure to sell. Remain active with $300 in sales per quarter.
• Join through me to become one of my team.

Benefits begin instantly with my on-line demonstrator sign up. Please email or call me for the required password.

Any questions? Just ask!

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Country Living Cards à la Carte Stationery Kit

Today I am pleased to announce that Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living magazine again to bring you the Cards à la Carte stationery kit. This kit will be featured in the Febuary issue of Country Living Magazine!

This exclusive kit (item 119113) includes the following products and will be available starting tomorrow, January 5th:

• Dinner Party stamp set (set of 3 - see below for a picture)
• Ballet Blue Classic Stampin' Spot
• Preprinted stationery (24 sheets: 4 each of 6 designs)

With this kit you’ll be able create handcrafted cards, notes, invitations, and more in just minutes. Country Living Cards à la Carte is only available from January 5 through April 30, 2010—or while supplies last—so order yours today!

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Heart Treat Cups are Coming!

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better! On January 5th, Stampin' Up! will release even more new goodies!

First, there is a new stamp set for Valentines day called Sweetheart (see images below). This set will be available in both Wood or Clear mount options. To go along with this new set are heart shaped treat cups! Perfectly coordinated with the Sweetheart stamp set and the Full Heart punch, the Heart Treat Cups are the product of choice for your upcoming Valentine’s Day projects. Order yours while love is in the air!

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Build-A-Bear Gloves

Today I have some more Build-A-Bear goodies to share with you. I bought some gloves and some felt and here is what I made for my girls:

Aren't they cute? They were so easy to do too! The Big Shot cuts right threw felt as easily as it does through paper!

Now, here are my girls modeling their gloves on Christmas Eve. :)

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Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Promotion

New Stampin' Up! punches and punch design, clear mount stamps, new ribbon, embellishments and designer series paper are just around the corner! Sale-A-Bration (Stampin' Up!'s hottest promotion of the year) and the Occasions Mini Catalog (think spring!) will both launch on January 5, 2010.

Sale-A-Bration: Jan. 5 - March 31. For every $50 you spend on Stampin' Up! products, you will receive a free Sale-A-Bration stamp set (including clear mount options), the amazing new Scallop Trim Punch or darling designer series paper. Want to host a workshop? Host a workshop of at least $300 during Sale-A-Bration, and earn one free
Sale-A-Bration product in addition to the generous hostess benefits. Want to become a Stampin' Up Demonstrator? Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration and choose a free stamp set from the Idea Book & Catalog (valued up to $47.95), plus get 15% off the cost of the starter kit! Feel free to contact me for more info!

Occasions Mini Catalog: Jan. 5 - April 30. You'll discover 43 pages loaded with new stamp sets (including clear mount options), new designer paper, ribbon, epoxy brads and so much more.

NEED FREE COPIES OF THE OCCASIONS MINI AND SALE-A-BRATION CATALOGS? I'm happy to send you both catalogs free. If you are not one of my current customers and plan to place your future orders through me, please email me your name and complete address. US only. If you have a relationship with another Stampin' Up! demonstrator, please contact them for your copies.

IMPORTANT: If you are one of my Stampin' Up! customers, I have already arranged for your Sale-A-Bration and Occasions Mini Catalogs to be mailed to you. Please feel free to email me if you want to confirm that your copies have been sent.

Can't wait? You can download the online versions of these catalogs. Just click on the catalog in the sidebar on right.

Need a Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog or a Holiday Mini (before the Mini expires 1/4/10), just email me.

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Holiday Mini Catalog Items Still Available!

Good news! Stampin' Up! has carried products over from the Holiday Mini Catalog that you can order NOW. These items will also be included in the Stampin' Up! 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog (available July 1, 2010). Thank goodness the Ornament Punch won't be retired. It was one of my favorite items in the Holiday Mini! Here's a sample I made using it below. Click here to see Occasions Mini Carryover products, too.

Only the following items from the Holiday Mini Catalog are available for purchase. To see the products, click to view the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog:

Item #	Description	Price
116794	Ornament punch	$15.95
116806	Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint	$5.95
116854	Frost White Shimmer Paint	$5.95
116807	Platinum Shimmer Paint	$5.95
116829	Décor Elements Blocks	$9.95
116824	Stampin' Up! Textured Impressions Folder Petals-A-Plenty	$7.95
116821	Stampin' Up! Holiday Windows Magnetic Movers & Shapers	$29.95
116819	Stampin' Up! Table Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95
116820	Stampin' Up! Embosslits Merry die	$11.95
116823	Stampin' Up! Sizzlits Merry Details die	$5.50
116822	Stampin' Up! O Christmas Tree Pop-Up Bigz XL die	$42.95
118140	Stampin' Up! Tree Decorations Sizzlits die	$5.50
118108	My Digital Studio	$79.95
116519	Charming stamp set	$19.95

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Delightful Dates Calendar

Happy New Year Everyone! To celebrate the new year, I wanted to share with you the calendar I made using the Delightful Dates Calendar Kit from the Holiday Mini Catalog. This is a great kit, but will only be available until January 4th, so if you want one of these you need to place your order before then. I also used one of the magnetic gift boxes from the Holiday Mini Catalog to store my calendar in. Check it out....

Here is the box and the calendar set up on the stand.


Here is a close up of the January calendar page. I used the Take Note stamp set and my markers to jazz up the pages.

Here is a shot of all the pages and the stand. The stand is made out of chipboard and comes with the kit. I covered it with Old Olive craft ink.

And here is the calendar nice and snug in it's box. This beauty is coming back to work with me next week and will sit on my desk for the rest of the year. :)

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