New Groovy Girl Winner!

Random.org came thru gain, and I drew another winner (the original winner didn't contact me). Cpullam is the new winner! Please email me at beaudrybunch@cogeco.ca so I can get your doll out to you ASAP!!

THANKS !

Christmas Ornaments!

I have been making LOTS of Christmas ornaments these past few weeks. I thought I would share! :)

I have been making the ones with the snow in them mostly. I am using Deer Friends for the most part. It's fun, but sometimes a bit messy! LOL!



Then I saw these cool ornaments on someone's blog (sorry, I can't remember where now!). They are rolled up pieces of designer series paper and cardstock to match! The red/green bulb uses some Christmas Glitter Stack paper I bought last weekend at JoAnn's. LOVE IT! (dulls the trimmer blade fast tho!). I LOVE making these! The two below are for each of the two teachers (they get one red/green and one burgundy). This is a great way to use up scraps of papers you have kickin' around!! I hope the teachers love them as much as I loved making them!

Mom of 3 Winner!

I haven't heard from you since I made the draw. I click your name in the comments, but it doesn't give me an email or any way to contact you!

If I do not hear back from her by noon on Friday, I will draw another winner!!

The Winners!!

Mom of 3 can you please email me at beaudrybunch at cogeco dot ca (beaudrybunch@cogeco.ca if that links up!) YOU WON A GROOVY GIRL DOLL!!! Please email me your snail mail address so I can get your doll to you asap!! :)

Thanks for playing along!

Groovy Girls Blog Candy!

ETA: A few have emailed me saying they have nobody to give the doll/pet to! If you want to enter, feel free, and then donate it to a family in need, or your local food bank, or somewhere that is collecting new toys for Christmas!! :)

I know this is not stamping related at all, but it is Christmas, and I do have these extra dolls to give away! LOL!
So I thought I'd like to share the wealth, so to speak. Last month when we won the Groovy Girls I wondered what I would do with all those dolls and pets!! I donated a pet and a girl to the Port Weller School Winter Wonderland raffle table. I am keeping a girl and a pet for each of my daughters for Christmas. That leaves me with 5 dolls and 2 pets! I am keeping some to use as birthday gifts... and I thought I would do a giveaway for a Groovy Girl and a Groovy Pet!! The best thing about these dolls is that they are the RSVP dolls! They come with a tag that has a code for going online to play games, change their clothes, and have oodles of clean fun! Check them out HERE to learn a little more about them, and all the cool possibilities!

I am showing a photo of a random girl and a random pet, but those might not be the ones you win!! I will have random.org draw 2 winners on Sunday evening, and I will let the winners know. To win a Groovy Girl or Groovy Pet, please leave a comment on THIS post, to gain a 2nd entry, link back to my blog and post a SECOND comment including the link back direct link!! :D Please let me know in your comments if you would like a PET or a GIRL! :)



When I draw the winner, I will email you immediately, and if I do not hear back by Monday at noon EST, I will have to draw another winner. I"d love for you to have your Groovy Girl/Pet for Christmas!

Happy Christmas!!!

WOWEE!!! Retirement list and SALE and FREE SHIPPING!!

WOW, ladies this promotion will not disappoint!!

From December 9 through December 23, all orders of $100 or more will receive free shipping!!! So gather your catalogue and mini catalogue, talk with your friends and your family and put your orders together to save big time! (don't forget, save on shipping, save on taxes too!!)

ALL RETIRED STAMP SETS ARE DISCOUNTED BY 10%!! This is a first for Stampin' Up! You read it right, ALL retired stamp sets are on sale!! Combined with free shipping the savings are BIG!!

Stamp sets are on a first come first served basis, and so things may sell out quickly!! I will be placing my last order for December on the 15th so that things should arrive in time for Christmas!!! Get our your wish lists and let me know what you need and want!!

I have attached the retirement flyer in numerical page order, for easy reference to your catalogues! CHECK IT OUT! I'll have a flyer up later :D

Have a happy day!!

The BUNDLES in detail

I will be placing an order on MONDAY (Dec 1)! For anyone who places an order for a holiday bundle and PAYS by Monday at 5pm will be entered into a draw for 20$ in free product (which must be chosen by 7pm, or I will move on to another winner!). To add to that, for each bundle that is ordered you get an entry for the 20$ in free gifts!! This is a time sensitive deal!! THESE ORDERS COUNT TOWARDS YOUR FREQUENT SHOPPER CARD!! (get a stamp for every 20$ spent, after 12 stamps, get 20$ free!)

All in the Family Bundle (50% off!) NEW PRICE $37.95(116217)

All in the Family Stamp Set

Family Accessories Stamp Set

Neighbourhood Stampin’ Around Wheel

The Manly Man’s Bundle (50% off!) NEW PRICE $33.95(116224)

Sporting Stamp Set

Just Football Stamp Set

Just Basketball Stamp Set

Just Baseball Stamp Set

Seasonal Stamper’s Bundle (40% off) NEW PRICE $59.95(116221)

Autumn Harvest Stamp Set

Snow Burst Stamp Set

A Good Egg Stamp Set

Something New to Love Stamp Set

Alpha-Betcha Need This Bundle (40% off) NEW PRICE $45.95 (116226)

Well-Worn Alphabet Stamp Set

Well-Worn Numbers Stamp Set

I’m On Board Bundle (30% off) NEW PRICE $55.95 (116218)

On Board Batch of Blooms

On Board Essentials

On Board Lots of Letters

On Board Timeless Type

On Board 8 ½ x 8 ½ Ring Album

Bags and Tags Bundle (30% off) NEW PRICE $61.95 (116216)

Punch Pals Stamp Set

Riding Hood Red Classic Ink

Note Cards

White Gift Sacks (2 pkgs)

Riding Hood Red DSP

Tag Punch

Santa’s Stocking Stuffer Bundle (30% off!) NEW PRICE $19.95 (116219)

Square Ice Brads

Metallic eyelets

Fresh Favorites II Coloured Buttons

Curly Label Punch Bundle (30% off!) NEW PRICE $27.97 (112966)

Curly Label Punch Bundle

Star Struck Bundle (30% off!) NEW PRICE $34.95 (116220)

Starstruck Stamp Set

Starring You Stamp Set

Star Designer Brads Star Assortment

Star Punch

Sticky Situation Bundle (30% off!) NEW PRICE $38.95 (116222)

Sticky Cut Letters

Blue Bead Duos

Green Bead Duos

Fine Cosmo Stampin’ Glitter

Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter

Mission Embossable Bundle (30% off!) NEW PRICE $54.95 (116223)

Heat Tool

Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder

Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder

Iridescent Ice Stampin’ Emboss Powder

Powder Pals

Embossing Buddy

Scrapbooker’s Dream Bundle (25% off!) NEW PRICE $71.95 (116227)

Blooms Again Die Cuts

Urban Garden DSP

On Board Lots of Letters

Roof Garden Accents and Elements

Natural Linen 12x12 ring album

Basic Gray Taffeta Ribbon

Basic Black Stampin’ Write Journaler

Wild Thing, I think I Love You Bundle (20% off!) NEW PRICE $51.95 (116225)

Wild About You Stamp Set

Bold Brights Cardstock

Bold Brights Classic Ink Spots

Ribbon Storage Bundle (20% off!) NEW PRICE $44.95 (116228)

Small Ribbon Keeper (2)

Medium Ribbon Keeper (2)

Large Ribbon Keeper (2)

SAVE A BUNDLE (what a deal!!)

WOW, they put the sale up early!!! The sale of all sales, and it's SO AWESOME!!!!!

OH YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sales of up to 50% off several bundles of great stuff!!

It's the HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA and wow, is it awesome! I want to say it's the best sale EVER and I have been with SU for 5.5 years now!! This is not to be missed!!!

The quick details are:
The sale runs from WED NOV 27th - MON DEC 1st only!

Several bundles on sale for 50% off!! (limited supplies!)

More bundles for a great deal!!

Some stamps featured in these bundles will be retired when this catalogue is done!! You all asked if they would put their stamps on sale, and now they are!

I will be placing an order on MONDAY (Dec 1)! For anyone who places and order for a holiday bundle and PAYS by Monday at 5pm will be entered into a draw for 20$ in free product (which must be chosen by 7pm, or I will move on to another winner!). To add to that, for each bundle that is ordered you get an entry for the 20$ in free gifts!! This is a time sensitive deal!! THESE ORDERS COUNT TOWARDS YOUR FREQUENT SHOPPER CARD!! (get a stamp for every 20$ spent, after 12 stamps, get 20$ free!).

If you go directly to: www.stampinup.com and click on the Holiday Extravaganza image you will actually see pictures of what is included in each of the bundles! Please note that the prices differ from those in the flyer I emailed out, and those listed here.

Let's get stamping!!

There's a BIG SALE coming!!

Stampin' Up! has announced that there will be a BIG sale starting tomorrow!! I am so giddy with excitement, I can hardly contain myself!! LOL! NOBODY knows what it is, and we'll all find out tomorrow!! It's sure to be a gooooood one!! What better news this ONE MONTH TILL CHRISTMAS DATE?!

Quantities will be limited so you'll want to jump fast to ensure that your order will be filled !

So... on that note about Christmas... I am taking wish lists. I have them if you want them for your spouses, friends, family and assorted other folks in your life who don't know what to get you for Christmas!! The retirement list will be out Dec 9th, YIPPEEE! So you might find something there that you MUST have! I will gift wrap the purchases for your gift giver. So pass me your list, and the names/phone numbers/email addresses for those who wish to purchase you some awesome SU! goodies!

Check back tomorrow morning, as I will be up early posting the awesome special news!

Rub Ons Promotion!!

Rub-Ons Promotion

Dates: November 10-30, 2008

Spend $20 and qualify to purchase any Rub-Ons assortment at 20 percent off ($10.36 per package; regularly $12.95) There is no limit on how many you can purchase once you meet the 20$ min purchase!! Once the minimum has been reached, all Rub-Ons can be purchased at the discount. Once the $20 minimum purchase has been reached, a customer may purchase as many discounted Rub-Ons as she'd like.

Item #
Page # Rub-Ons Description
111416 178 Chateau Bella
111417 178 Word Flurries
111414 178 Hidden Garden
112735 178* Jardin secret en fleur
111277 178 A Perfect Day
110283 179 Take Note
111806 179 Chills & Thrills
111804 179 Chit Chat
111415 179 Greatest Moments
111805 179 School Days
110282 179 Anchored
112844 11** Old Saint Nick
112843 17** Season of Cheer

*From Livre d'Idées & Catalogue automne-hiver 2008
**From Holiday 2008 Mini Catalogue

Here are some sneak peeks of the Christmas card class!!! Lots of great designs, and fun stuff!

Christmas Stamp - A- Stack!

You will enjoy 2.5 hours of Christmas Card fun! We will be making 10 cards, 2 each of 5 designs. Please bring a basic tool kit to the class (paper trimmer, sharp scissors, wet and dry adhesive). Space is limited to 6. Cost is 25$. If you purchase 50$ worth of prodcut from the catalogue(s), your class fee is only $5.00! This price cannot be beat! (purchase does not apply to the customer loyalty card)

Date:

Saturday November 6th, 2-5pm

Birthday Bling!

We made these cards for the hostess club this month! For those who missed the get together, feel free to come on down and make a couple of cards! :D









SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes
Cardstock: chocolate chip, confetti white, real red, brilliant blue
Ink: chocolate chip, close to cocoa, pink pirouette, real red, brilliant blue, only orange, summer sun (for candle flames)
Accessories: chunky glitter, dazzling diamonds, chocolate chip satin ribbon (retired)

Big Shot Top Note Die

I love this die, it's fast becoming my favourite thing to use in my scrapbook pages and on my cards!

Here's a card I created the other night for my friend. :) It was super fun to create. I hope she got it already! :D





SUPPLIES:
cardstock: pink pirouette, riding hood red, confetti white
ink: pink pirouette, riding hood red, mellow moss, basic grey
accessories: Big Shot Top Note Die, aqua painter
stamps: Time Well Spent (retired)

SPECIAL PRODUCT OFFER!!
Single large-tip Aqua Painter®
Item 114617 | $8.50
While supplies last!
What a great deal! Normally you can only get these in a pkg of two. Lots of opportunities to use them!!

Birthday Celebration Sale!

One of my favourite words... SALE!! Stampin' Up! is celebrating 20 years of business this year! To celebrate they are gifting YOU with a sale! :) Click on the flyer to the right to see the full colour flyer!

Spend $20 in regular catalogue merchandise and qualify to purchase any preselected birthday stamp sets at 20 percent off. I already own Crazy for Cupcakes, and it's such a fun set to use! I'm sure we all have birthdays that require cards - children, adults, teens, friends and family! What a great time to get those birthday sets that have been on your wish list!

Item #	Page #	Description	Retail Price	20% Off Price
109439	62	Big Bold Birthday	$32.95	$26.36
110548	62	Un Super Anniversaire (French Big Bold Birthday)	$32.95	$26.36
111532	63	Party Hearty*	$31.95	$25.56
111722	63	Celebre enGrand (French Party Hearty)*	$31.95	$25.56
110994	64	Bitty Birthday	$15.50	$12.40
111618	64	Crazy for Cupcakes*	$28.95	$23.16
111750	64	Gâteaux en folie (French Crazy for Cupcakes)*	$28.95	$23.16
111702	65	Time to Party*	$19.95	$15.96
111744	65	L'heure de la fâte (French Time to Party)*	$19.95	$15.96
111546	65	Simple Birthday Thanks*	$20.95	$16.76
108559	68	Crab & Company	$32.95	$26.36

*Stamp sets are die cut.

*AND* since it is MY birthday this month, I will be offering a special gift to those who participate in this birthday special!! Don't hesitate! I will be placing my October order on the 29th!! :)

Class Line Up reminders!

CLASS LINE UP!

Christmas Stamp - A- Stack!

You will enjoy 2.5 hours of Christmas Card fun! We will be making 10 cards, 2 each of 5 designs. Please bring a basic tool kit to the class (paper trimmer, sharp scissors, wet and dry adhesive). Space is limited to 6. Cost is 25$. If you purchase 50$ worth of prodcut from the catalogue(s), your class fee is only $5.00! This price cannot be beat! (purchase does not apply to the customer loyalty card)

Date:

Thursday October 30th, 7:30-10pm

PERPETUAL CALENDAR CLASS!

At this class we will be making a perpetual calendar. No more transferring dates to your new calendar every year! We'll be using stamps, patterned paper, ribbons, and other accesories to make this beautiful calendar! Use it as a gift or keep it for yourself! The cost of the class will be 25$, but with a 50$ purchase (before shipping and taxes) from the catalogue(s) your class fee will only be $10.00! (purchase does not apply to the customer loyalty card) Space is limited to 6. Sign up by October 31st to ensure enough materials are purchased.

DATES:

Monday November 17th 7:30-10pm

Saturday November 22nd 2:00-5:00pm

NEW!!! CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CARDS!

NEW!!! CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CARDS!

Starting this September I will be starting a customer loyalty program! For each 20$ of merchandise purchased from the Idea Book & Catalogue, or Mini Catalogue you will get a punch on your card (before shipping and taxes). Fill your card (12 punches) and recieve 20$ in merchandise FREE (shipping and taxes extra). For those who have made purchases this month already, I will retro your punch card. THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT APPLY TO HOSTESS CLUBS OR CLASSES!

Today's the Last Day

...to order the 15% off stamp sets!! Get 'em while they are hot! Check back tomorrow for the specials for October, the new MINI, and all sorts of great things you won't want to miss out on!!
:D Click on the link on the right hand side to get to the full colour flyer!!

Birthday cards!

I have a hard time making birthday cards for guys. It's so easy to whip out flowers and bling for little and not so little girls! LOL! I made this card for Michael for his birthday last month. I'm just getting to sharing it now :D

SUPPLIES:
cardstock: real red, creamy caramel
ink: real red
stamps: happy everything
patterned paper: unknown (but I think might be from a Costco pack!)
accessories: grungeboard, unknown heart eyelet

Crazy for Cupcakes!

Julie-Anna is heading to a birthday party for a girl in her class this afternoon. Last night I got out my new Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set and got to work!



I LOVE this stamp set!!! Now if I could only put my finger on the chunky glitter I got last Winter... :D

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Purely Pomegranate (retired)
Ink: Basic Brown, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes
Accessories: 1 3/8 circle punch, scallop circle punch, 3/4 circle punch, dazzling diamonds glitter, chocolate grosgrain ribbon, unknown clip (that says birthday girl)

Have a great weekend :D

THE SCRAPBOOK YARDSALE RETURNS!

THE SCRAPBOOK YARDSALE RETURNS!

Friday October 24th (1:00-8:00pm)

Saturday October 25th (8:00am-1:00pm)

We all have stashes of unwanted papers, unused embellishments, tools collecting dust etc etc so let's have a Scrapbook Yard Sale and turn your old supplies into new ones.

Here is how it works:

Gather up your things, fill out the attached form and bring it all in between now and October (ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ONCE THE SALE STARTS)

You set your own price and I will sell for you. Each item must come in with a price tag attached and on that price tag the proper code.

You can return to my home after Tuesday October 28th to pick up anything that did not sell and receive your STAMPIN' UP! credit for the amount you sold. The credit can be spent on any catalogue items but is not redeemable on crops or classes. Credit Vouchers must be redeemed by Feb 28th, 2009.

Helpful tips for preparing your items:
Package your papers in lots (ie 10 sheets) and bag together and sell the lot.
All small items must be packaged, nothing loose will be accepted.
No broken items.
CASH & Chq only for payment of yard sale items so if you are shopping be
prepared.
Things that sell well - tools, papers, embellishments, kits

CLASS LINE UP!

CLASS LINE UP!

Christmas Stamp - A- Stack!

You will enjoy 2.5 hours of Christmas Card fun! We will be making 10 cards, 2 each of 5 designs. Please bring a basic tool kit to the class (paper trimmer, sharp scissors, wet and dry adhesive). Space is limited to 6. Cost is 25$. If you purchase 50$ worth of prodcut from the catalogue(s), your class fee is only $5.00! This price cannot be beat! (purchase does not apply to the customer loyalty card)

Dates:

Thursday October 16th, 7:30-10pm

Thursday October 30th, 7:30-10pm

PERPETUAL CALENDAR CLASS!

At this class we will be making a perpetual calendar. No more transferring dates to your new calendar every year! We'll be using stamps, patterned paper, ribbons, and other accesories to make this beautiful calendar! Use it as a gift or keep it for yourself! The cost of the class will be 25$, but with a 50$ purchase (before shipping and taxes) from the catalogue(s) your class fee will only be $10.00! (purchase does not apply to the customer loyalty card) Space is limited to 6. Sign up by October 31st to ensure enough materials are purchased.

DATES:

Monday November 17th 7:30-10pm

Saturday November 22nd 2:00-5:00pm

NEW!!! CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CARDS!

NEW!!! CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CARDS!

Starting this September I will be starting a customer loyalty program! For each 20$ of merchandise purchased from the Idea Book & Catalogue, or Mini Catalogue you will get a punch on your card (before shipping and taxes). Fill your card (12 punches) and recieve 20$ in merchandise FREE (shipping and taxes extra). For those who have made purchases this month already, I will retro your punch card. THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT APPLY TO HOSTESS CLUBS OR CLASSES!

CROPS (ALL DAY AND PMS!)

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st - ALL DAY CROP from 1:30 pm -10:00 pm! (feel free to stay longer if you wish!!). We will be cropping at BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH in the Fellowship Hall. Included in your day is 3-4 feet of cropping space, supper, a Christmas card make 'n take, door prizes, GRAND PRIZE, snacks, and beverages! I will have consumables there for purchase, and there will be ordering specials! The cost for the day is 35$ before October 1st, and 40$ after. If you pay by October 1st you will also get an extra ticket into the grand prize drawing! (the cost has increased slightly to accomodate the rental fee for the church hall). Call or email to sign up today to ensure your space! We are limited to 30 scrappers!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26th - PMS NIGHT! 7:30-midnight. Cost is 5$ and includes scrapping space, snack, beverage and use of all my stamps, inks, tools, etc. :) Space is limited to 5. Frequent cropper cards are stamped here - attend 5 PMS nights, and your 6th is FREE!

Swingin' Cute Card!

I got to making this cute Piratey card last night. It was my first attempt at the SWING FOLD CARD. Don't let the instructions scare you off! It's a fun and EASY card to make once you get it done!



SUPPLIES:
cardstock: creamy caramel, whisper white, pretty in pink
ink: close to cocoa, pretty in pink, basic black
stamps: Ahoy Matey
accessories: stardust gel pen by Sakura, Stampin' Write Markers

Sympathy Card

Ok, so can you tell I loved this layout for this card?! LOL! I got out the black to do a black and white version last night. I thought I would add a touch of Pink Pirouette, and wow!! I LOVE IT! :D





SUPPLIES:
cardstock: basic black, pink pirouette, confetti white
ink: basic black, pink pirouette
stamps: Embrace Life, Warmest Regards (retired)
accessories: photo corner punch, sponge, aqua painter

Gratitude Cards

I made 2 each of these cards to donate to a local charity event this Saturday. I had fun doing them, as this is one of my favourite stamp sets still! :D




SUPPLIES
Blue:
Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Confetti White
Ink: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Basic Black
Stamps: Embrace Life, Many Thanks (retired)
Accessories: AquaPainter, photo corner punch, distressing tool from the cutter kit, sponge



Burgundy/Apricot
Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy, Apricot Appeal, Confetti White
ink: Apricot Appeal, Bravo Burgundy, Basic Black
Stamps: Embrace Life, Warm Words (retired hostess set)
Accessories: AquaPainter, Photo Corner Punch, sponge




Purple:
Cardstock: Lovely Lilac, Almost Amethyst
ink: Lovely Lilac, Almost Amethyst, Basic Black
Stamps: Embrace Life, Wonderful Words
Accessories: AquaPainter, Photo Corner Punch, sponge

Joy Fold Card

This is what we made with my wonderful Hostess Club this month! It was super fun and inspired by Beate Johns from Splitcoaststampers.


To find the tutorial for it, click HERE! It's a great card to make! I made another using the more flowery of the Bella Rose line, but I can't find it, and when I do, it MUST get mailed out! :D



SUPPLIES:
cardstock: chocolate chip, riding hood red, whisper white
patterned paper: Bella Rose Designer Series
Stamps: Heard from the Heart, Embrace Life

ALL DAY CROP - November 1st!

UPCOMING ALL DAY CROP!! It's that time again, time for another all day crop!! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st from 1:30-9:30 pm! (feel free to stay longer if you wish!!). We will be cropping at BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH in the Fellowship Hall. Included in your day is 3-4 feet of cropping space, supper, a Christmas card make 'n take, door prizes, GRAND PRIZE, snacks, and beverages! I will have consumables there for purchase, and there will be ordering specials! The cost for the day is 35$ before October 1st, and 40$ after. If you pay by October 1st you will also get an extra ticket into the grand prize drawing! (the cost has increased slightly to accomodate the rental fee for the church hall). Call or email to sign up today to ensure your space! We are limited to 30 scrappers!

BIG SHOT SPECIAL!

Stampin' Up! has partnered with Ellison and they are selling the BIG SHOT! There is an amazing deal on the Big Shot bundle (includes cutting mats, the BIG SHOT, BIGZ Dies exclusive to Stampin' Up!, and Sizzlits!). When you order a BIG SHOT BUNDLE you can be your own hostess and be the recipient of a level 1 Hostess Reward, as well as 20$ in free product!! For those that order the BIG SHOT BUNDLE I will also include a surprise package of goodies which will include materials to use in the BIG SHOT, as well as another surprise!! Call or email to place your order today!

My Hostess Club!

We are meeting this Wednesday evening. I love getting together with these girls. It's fun to have a girls night! I will post the card we are making sometime on Wednesday. I don't want to spoil it for those who are coming! :) I will share that it's a totally cool fold, and we are using Bella Rosa designer papers, and Red Riding Hood ink... it's a delicious card, and you too will love it! :D

Stay tuned!

The catalogues are here!!

YAHOO!! Michael called me up from the basement telling me he had a surprise! Well, he never gets me surprises... LOL So imagine my delight when I came up to find 5 boxes of catalogues ready to roll!! WHOOHOOO!!

So, if you wish to purchase a catalogue, they are for sale for 10$. No Shipping, No Tax. What can get better than that?! Lots of great new offerings in this catalogue - designer papers, new colours, new stamps, lots of new accessories for the scrapper as well as the stamper!!

If you wish to get a FREE catalogue, host a workshop!! Call me for details and dates!! Christmas is coming... lots of things to see and do!

The New Catalogue is HERE!!!

The new catalogue is here!! I have ONE copy in my hands right now. For those that wish to view it page by page, you are welcome to come over and browse with me! For those who want to, you can download a PDF file and save it to your computer and browse at your leisure!

I expect my cases of catalogues will arrive late next week (praying for sooner!)... YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!

Book a workshop in the Fall to get ready for Christmas!

Keep your eyes open for a couple of Christmas card workshops!

WORLD CARD MAKING DAY is coming up in October!!

ALL DAY CROP coming in OCTOBER!!!

Lots of great things to look forward to!

Wedding cards

I am making these cards as a wedding gift for my BIL and his fiancée. The wedding is at the end of this month. I used a retired stamp set, but the flowers are the same as their wedding flowers, so thought it was fitting! These will be their thank you cards. I will stamp some kind of thank you inside it.



Supplies:
stamps: Loving Memories (retired)
cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, brushed silver
paper: vellum paper
ink: White Craft
accessories: lumiere (retired), chalks, detail silver embossing powder, silver eyelets (set with crop-a-dile)

WHOOOO BABY - STARTER KIT PROMOTIONS!!!

There are TWO

Stampin' Up has just announced a fantastic promotion for the Starter Kit from August 11 - October 11. If you have EVER thought of becoming a Stampin' Up! demonstrator you MUST DO IT DURING THIS PROMOTION !!!! If you'd like to join me and live ANYWHERE in Canada...now is the time to take the steps and here's why !!! If you already love Stampin' Up! and have a lot of what is in the Starter Kit then this deal is for you !!! Stampin' Up! has tailored 3 DIFFERENT MINI STARTER KITS FOR YOU !!! Each mini starter kit is $119 (FREE SHIPPING AND NO GST). So if you already have the craft & rubber scissors, scrubber, blender pens, chalks, etc. then this kit is perfect because you don't have to repurchase these items!! :)
Click here to see the flyer!

Stamp-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code	Description	Price
109515	Fun & Fast Notes stamp set	$36.95
100730	Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11")	$8.95
105548	Bold Brights card stock assortment (8-1/2" x 11")	$9.50
101179	Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad	$6.25
104332	SNAIL Adhesive	$8.75

Scrapbook-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code	Description	Price
111570	Contempo Alphabet stamp set	$48.95
113059	Simply Scrappin' Petal Party	$23.95
105212	Pixie Pink Classic Stampin' Pad	$6.25

Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit:

Item Code	Description	Price
111656	Inspired by Nature stamp set	$28.95
114088	Décor Elements Chocolate Classic Ff	$4.75
114126	Décor Elements Medium Chocolate Long Stem Silhouettes	$20.95
114285	Décor Elements Applicator	$2.25
111835	Kiwi Kiss Classic Stampin' Pad	$6.25

*Each kit also includes the same business supplies that are found in the standard Starter Kit (the Home Décor-Focused Starter Kit also includes 25 Décor Elements brochures). While all items in the Starter Kits are recommended, a new demonstrator may substitute a like item of equal or lesser value.

So much to share!!! LOTS OF EXCITING NEWS!!

The new catalogue is to be unveiled on Monday!! WHOOHOO!! I have seen some sneak peeks, and you will NOT be disappointed!!

Here are some news tidbits that will just whet your appetite for scrapping and stamping goodies!!

Big Shot die-cut machine

© 2008 Stampin’ Up! CANADA

Stampin’ Up! is pleased to team up with Sizzix to offer you a multipurpose die-cut system! With the Sizzix Big Shot Starter Kit and dies from Stampin’ Up!, you can create die-cut shapes,envelopes, and tags with ease! Use the Bigz, Originals, Sizzlits™, and Decorative Strip–sized dies to make cards, scrapbook pages, home décor, and more. This manual die-cutting machine works with card stock, Designer Series paper, fabric, chipboard, plastic, and more. Use the machine with our
exclusive Stampin’ Up! dies or Sizzix dies—plus it’s compatible with other dies in the market.

The Big Shot works with ALL competitive dies, and the steel rule dies can cut through an impressive list of 50 different materials, including fabric, foil, and chipboard.

We’ve created 10 exclusive dies for the Big Shot die-cut machine that coordinate
with our products—you’ll love the possibilities. The Stampin’ Up!–designed dies aren’t available anywhere else!

• Create projects for cardmaking and scrapbooking
• larger area, able to handle larger paper
• all dies and folders are compatible (different company's)

To check out the flyer, and see all the amazing dies and products, go here!!

Never Before Seen Promotion

From August 11-September 30, Stampin' Up! is providing never-before-seen savings on brand-new stamp sets: 15% off select new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalogue--no additional purchase necessary. Select items are listed in the table below:

Item Code	Pg. #	Description	Regular Price	15% off Price
111690	32	Snow Swirled	$29.95	$25.46
111734	32	Folies de flocons (French Snow Swirled)	$29.95	$25.46
111586	55	It's a Stretch	$28.95	$24.61
111544	81	Putt Putt	$29.95	$25.46
111626	91	Eastern Blooms	$25.95	$22.06
111672	98	Pocket Silhouettes	$22.95	$19.51
111726	98	Silhouettes florales (French Pocket Silhouettes)	$22.95	$19.51
111710	101	Upsy Daisy	$22.95	$19.51
111746	101	Pensées en fleurs (French Upsy Daisy)	$22.95	$19.51
111556	109	Under the Stars	$35.95	$30.56
111644	145	Heard from the Heart	$26.95	$22.91
112875	145	Tout droit du coeur (French Heard from the Heart)	$26.95	$22.91
111570	157	Contempo Alphabet	$48.95	$41.61

It's all in the numbers

Just a reminder that the ACCESSORIES LIST is selling out fast! For those that want this year's IN COLORS, you'll have to act fast, as they are selling out quickly!

I am participating in a summer of challenges at The Scrapping Nook. The last one I did was to incorporate numbers into the layout somehow. I had these somewhat less than stellar photos of JA and Z ice-skating this year with their school. It is time to catch up!!! :D


SUPPLIES:
Cardstock - Whisper White, Real Red, Night of Navy (Stampin' Up!)
Patterened Paper - Junkitz
Accessories - SU! chipboard stars, traced chipboard 8 (On Board Simon Numbers - RETIRING!), Night of Navy eyelets, unknown red brads, Signo Uniball White Gel pen, Real Red Stampin' Write marker, Real Red Craft Ink and clear EP (for the big star!), QK for the ' and s, unknown stencil for the s, k, e, r.

WOW - accesories are selling out FAST!

Don't forget to get your order in for the retiring accessories! Many things are already sold out!! Please check here daily for updates on what is still available! CLICK HERE FOR UPDATED RETIRED LIST !!

I have a page to show you, just for your creative side! :)




I did this layout for a challenge at The Scrapping Nook's "Summer of '69 Contest." The challenge was to use NO journaling, but to let your photos tell the story. We were allowed a title and dates/names if we chose. I had these photos from Easter 2007.... Sophia was napping. JA and Z set out decorating cookies for their Sunday school classes, and then decorating eggs!

SUPPLIES:
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! (Whisper White, Certainlyl Celery, Brilliant Blue)
Ink: Stampin' Up! (Brilliant Blue)
Letters: Quickutz Sunshine Font
Numbers: Stampin' Up!
Accessories: Stickles (Diamond) sorry they aren't too clear on the photo; unknown ribbon

Discontinued Accessories list is HERE!! (UPDATED JULY 24)

Item Number	Product Description	Availability
109200	Accents & Elements Build A Flower	Sold Out
110718	Accents & Elements Lucky Star
110719	Accents & Elements Messenger
103158	Acrylic Graph & Grid
108638	Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color
108642	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou
108643	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava
108637	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color
108640	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock
108639	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky
108641	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi
108644	Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate
103975	Card Stock Brushed Copper	Sold Out
108694	Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color
107312	Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White
107292	Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White
109116	Notes & Envelopes Long Notes
109118	Notes & Envelopes Love Notes
109117	Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*	Sold Out
110729	Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes
109119	Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes
109018	Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou	Sold Out
109019	Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava
109017	Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate	Sold Out
109016	Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock	Sold Out
109015	Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky
109020	Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi	Sold Out
109013	Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou
109012	Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava
109011	Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate
109010	Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock
109009	Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky
109014	Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi
110751	Designer Series Paper Azure*
110749	Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss
109154	Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie
110699	Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*	Sold Out
109160	Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers	Sold Out
109159	Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*
110697	Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom
110479	Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*
109151	Designer Series Paper Le Jardin
110748	Designer Series Paper Notebook*
110750	Designer Series Paper Olive Press
109153	Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*	Sold Out
109175	Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*	Sold Out
109177	Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke
110696	Designer Series Paper Prints Bali Breeze
109173	Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou
109174	Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue
109178	Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery
109169	Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*	Sold Out
109168	Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*	Sold Out
109171	Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac
109172	Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard
109176	Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive
109170	Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie	Sold Out
109164	Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*
109167	Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red
109166	Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron
109165	Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky
109163	Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise	Sold Out
110698	Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Break
110273	Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Fling*
110271	Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Silhouettes
110272	Designer Series Paper Prints Western Sky
107299	Envelope Confetti Cream Medium
105320	Eyelets Basic
100375	Eyelets Bold Brights
100381	Eyelets Earth Elements
107233	Eyelets Fresh Favorites I
107234	Eyelets Fresh Favorites II
105316	Eyelets Rich Regals
100378	Eyelets Soft Subtles	Sold Out
105515	Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter	Sold Out
105531	Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass	Sold Out
105532	Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper	Sold Out
101120	Metallic Art Pencils
107307	On Board Accents
109181	On Board Blossoms & Basic
109179	On Board Ginormous Pieces
107306	On Board Simon Lower
102678	Paper Mulberry White	Sold Out
109227	Punch Box Three For You
102686	Punch Handheld Rectangle
100271	Pure Color Pencils
109060	Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou	Sold Out
109063	Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava	Sold Out
109061	Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate	Sold Out
109062	Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*
109059	Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky	Sold Out
109058	Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi	Sold Out
109189	Ribbon Originals Beachfront*
109187	Ribbon Originals District*
109188	Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale
109185	Ribbon Originals Jersey*
109184	Ribbon Originals Sherbert
109186	Ribbon Originals Theater
110716	Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*
110281	Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*	Sold Out
110284	Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*
110285	Rub-Ons Urban West*
110557	Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend
109610	Simply Scrappin' Confetti
110572	Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy
110567	Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl
109597	Simply Scrappin' Home Again
110562	Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage
109648	Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy
109627	Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl	Sold Out
110587	Simply Scrappin' Summer Days
110577	Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot
111184	Simply Sent Friendly Notes
109228	Simply Sent Simple Delights	Sold Out
109229	Simply Sent Three Thoughts	Sold Out
106662	Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field
107561	Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals
109681	Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog
109678	Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses
107482	Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad
109680	Stampin'Around Wheel Meow
109677	Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe	Sold Out
106610	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline
107467	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday
109571	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby
109570	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends
109569	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party
108423	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte	Sold Out
107468	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike
108980	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals
107464	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture	Sold Out
111261	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots
109554	Stampin' Color Index Labels
109553	Stampin' Color Index Labels (French)
106694	Stampin' Kids Markers
101399	Stipple Brushes	Sold Out
102673	Zig Painty

*Items are 25% off and part of our discounted retiring accessories promotion.

Save 25% off the following discontinued accessories:

Item #	Pg. #	Description	Regular Price	25% Off Price
109117	167	Pocket Notes assortment	$12.04	$9.03
110479	168	Jersey Shore Designer Series paper	$12.04	$9.03
110699	168	East Coast Prep Designer Series paper	$12.04	$9.03
109159	169	Flowers For You Designer Series paper	$12.04	$9.03
110273	169	Spring Fling Designer Series paper	$12.04	$9.03
110748	170	Notebook Designer Series paper	$12.04	$9.03
109153	170	Porcelain Prints Designer Series paper	$12.04	$9.03
110751	171	Azure Designer Series paper	$12.04	$9.03
109164	171	River Rock Prints Designer Series paper	$12.04	$9.03
109175	171	Almost Amethyst Prints Designer Series paper	$12.04	$9.03
109168	171	Groovy Guava Prints Designer Series paper	$12.04	$9.03
109169	171	Close to Cocoa Prints Designer Series paper	$12.04	$9.03
110284	182	Eastern Elegance Rub-Ons	$12.97	$9.73
110285	182	Urban West Rub-Ons	$12.97	$9.73
110281	182	Cherished Memories Rub-Ons	$12.97	$9.73
109185	190	Jersey Ribbon Originals	$15.76	$11.82
109187	190	District Ribbon Originals	$15.76	$11.82
109189	190	Beachfront Ribbon Originals	$15.76	$11.82
110716	191	Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon	$9.77	$7.32
109062	191	River Rock double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$11.11	$8.34

*Discounted price reflects the seven percent price adjustment effective during the Spring-Summer 2008 catalogue sales period.

ITEMS MARKED IN RED ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE!! Product is available until it runs out!!