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25% of Select Retiring Accessories

I have to say I'm surprised because Stampin' Up! has never offered a discount on any of the retiring accessories, but I guess it makes sense since they have higher inventory on these items.  So you get the benefit.  The following items are 25% off starting today.  I still believe they are going to go fast so please contact me right away if you would like to place an order for any of these items.  Any orders over $50.00 will receive a special bonus in their bag.  Remember if you spend over $150, you will receive all the hostess benefits.  Have fun checking out the list.  There are lots of great things included.

Save 25% off the following retiring accessories:

Item #	Pg. #	Description	Regular Price	25% Off Price
109117	167	Pocket Notes assortment	$9.95	$7.46
110479	168	Jersey Shore Designer Series paper	$9.95	$7.46
110699	168	East Coast Prep Designer Series paper	$9.95	$7.46
109159	169	Flowers For You  Designer Series paper	$9.95	$7.46
110273	169	Spring Fling Designer Series paper	$9.95	$7.46
110748	170	Notebook Designer Series paper	$9.95	$7.46
109153	170	Porcelain Prints Designer Series paper	$9.95	$7.46
110751	171	Azure Designer Series paper	$9.95	$7.46
109164	171	River Rock Prints Designer Series paper	$9.95	$7.46
109175	171	Almost Amethyst Prints Designer Series paper	$9.95	$7.46
109168	171	Groovy Guava Prints Designer Series paper	$9.95	$7.46
109169	171	Close to Cocoa Prints Designer Series paper	$9.95	$7.46
110284	182	Eastern Elegance Rub-Ons	$10.95	$8.21
110285	182	Urban West Rub-Ons	$10.95	$8.21
110281	182	Cherished Memories Rub-Ons	$10.95	$8.21
109185	190	Jersey Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$9.71
109187	190	District Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$9.71
109189	190	Beachfront Ribbon Originals	$12.95	$9.71
110716	191	Wild Wasabi striped grosgrain ribbon	$7.95	$5.96
109062	191	River Rock double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$8.95	$6.71

And here is the entire list of retiring items.  Don't forget that the Hodge Podge kits are also 25%.

Item Number	Product Description	Availability
109200	Accents & Elements Build A Flower
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
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*
110729	Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes
109119	Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes
109018	Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou
109019	Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava
109017	Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate
109016	Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock
109015	Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky
109020	Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi
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*
109160	Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers
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*
109175	Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*
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*
109168	Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*
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
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
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
105515	Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter
105531	Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass
105532	Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper
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
109227	Punch Box Three For You
102686	Punch Handheld Rectangle
100271	Pure Color Pencils
109060	Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou
109063	Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava
109061	Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate
109062	Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*
109059	Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky
109058	Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi
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*
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
110587	Simply Scrappin' Summer Days
110577	Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot
111184	Simply Sent Friendly Notes
109228	Simply Sent Simple Delights
109229	Simply Sent Three Thoughts
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
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
107468	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike
108980	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals
107464	Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture
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
102673	Zig Painty

One of a Kind Goodie Bag

Okay, I never got around to posting this and it has been several months.  I actually made this as a little door prize at my 5 year anniversary party.  But then I liked it so much that we made it for club a little later.  This is such an easy idea.  You simply seal one of the Medium Size envelopes from Stampin' Up! and then cut off the end.  Then you have a great pouch to put whatever you want inside.  Isn't that a great idea.

Supplies:

Stamp Set:  One of a Kind

Ink:  Rose Red & Chocolate Chip

Cardstock:  Whisper White & Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  Boho Blossoms Punch, Rose Red Designer Paper, & Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

New Decor Elements

I know you can't believe you are getting two posts today, but I just had to share this fun project and the last one was simply to let you know about my e-mail sign up box.  Anyways, I have to say I absolutely love the new Decor Elements.  This was so incredibly easy and I can't wait to try out more things.  I have quite a few little things that I'm going to apply the vinyl images to.  I did mess up slightly because I didn't realize it sticks immediately.  It started to grab and there was nothing I could do.  Anyways, it is just a small crease, but now I can give advice to all my customers when they do their own. 

I'm doing a home Decor Element open house on July, 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at my house.  Come and check it all out and make a free card in the process.  If you live in the Rockford, IL area (I'm actually in Roscoe, IL) I would love to have you join me.  Please e-mail or call me for more details.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Get all the latest updates

Okay, I don't know why this has taken me so long to figure out, but I finally sat down and decided I needed to get a box set up so you can get on my mailing list.  So if you look to the left of the blog you will see my wonderful sign up box.  I send a monthly newsletter and a mid-month follow-up to everyone on this list.  I have great ideas exclusive to my subscribers including specials and projects.  So if you aren't currently on my newsletter please use the box to the right and you will be added to receive the next release.  Don't worry if you decide it is not for you there is a wonderful box at the bottom of the e-mail for you to opt out at any time.

I'm so proud of myself.  If you can't tell I don't know too much about blogging.  I can do the basics but other then that I just haven't had the time to figure it all out.  Oh well, maybe someday life will slow down but I doubt it.  In the mean time, sign up for my e-mail list. You will be glad you did.

Enjoy Life - Favorite Swap Card

This was one of my favorite swap cards from the Milwaukee Regionals back in April.  I realized that I didn't share any swaps with you guys because that was back when I was having all my medical issues.  Anyways, I just love this card and think the colors are great.  Unfortunately, I can't give proper create to the person that created the card because they didn't include their information on the back.  So if you know who designed it please let me know. 

Supplies Used: 

Stamp Set:  Enjoy Life

Ink Pad:  Soft Sky, Blue Bayou & I think Ruby Red

Cardstock:  Blue Bayou, Basic Black & Confetti White

Accessories:  Western Sky Designer Paper, Jumbo eyelet, linen thread & tool kit

I hope you enjoy this card idea as much as I did.  I'm getting ready for convention and will hopefully have all kinds of swaps ready so I can come back and share some fun ideas.  I'm participating in a 3D Wow swap this year and I'm sure I'll have lots of fun ideas for future classes.  Over the weekend I started working on a really cool stationery box and I'll be offering this class in August so stay tuned for all the details, if you are in the Roscoe/Rockford, IL area.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!! 

Build a Brad Club Card

Okay, I'm a little slow in getting all of the club projects posted from last month.  This was a fun card using the build-a-brads.  This is the first time we used the build-a-brads at club and they were a huge hit.  They work perfect with the Circle of Friendship stamp set.

Supplies Used:

Stamp set:  Circle of Friendship, Paisley Background, & Much Appreciated

Ink:  Regal Rose & Apricot Appeal

Cardstock:  Apricot Appeal, Regal Rose & Whisper White

Accessories:  1/2" Circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, Scallop circle punch, & Build-a-brad

I used a fun way to get a different look with your scallop punch.  You first punch out your punch & did this on white cardstock.  Then attach the punch to typing paper with a little removable adhesive.  You then punch out again lining up the edge of the scallop on the circle part of the previous image and you will get a fun look.  It is kind of hard to explain so if you don't get it let me know and I'll try and take a picture of the way that you punch.  I love this idea because it is like having another punch with out having to make another purchase.

I hope enjoy this card.  Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Pizza Box Tutorial

This is the fun project that everyone got to make at my hostess appreciation event.  Those that came on Thursday made the Purely Pomegranate one that I posted the other day and those that came on Monday got to make this Soft Sky one.  These are really fun to make and I have been making them like crazy so I'm going to help all of you make your own.

Start with a piece of card stock measuring 6" X 11".  Next you will score on the long side at 1", 5", 6" & 10".  Then rotate the card stock to the short side and score at 1" & 5".  After you have scored everything then you will take your scissors and cut at the 1", 5" 6" & 10" score lines until you reach the 1" score mark on both sides.  The picture shows the image to this point.

Next turn over your cardstock and put some sticky strip along the six small squares that are created after you make your cuts to the 1" score mark.  You will definately want to use sticky strip to make sure that your box stays together. 

Before you remove the sticky strip to assemble the box make sure you put your stamped image on the front first.  It is much easier to attach your image when the box in not into place.  This will allow you to press the adhesive firmly to the cover.  I use regular adhesive for attaching the image.

Now you will remove the red cover to the sticky strip and start to assemble your box.  I like to do the two outside edges first and leave the middle section until the end.  Once you remove the sticky strip then fold the small square piece to the inside of the box and attach.

Once you have attached all the end pieces then you will move to the final two pieces in the middle.  Now make sure you know where the top of your box is.  You want to make sure that you attach the right piece to make it form a pizza box.  You might say I'm speaking from experience.  It is very easy to attach to the wrong section.  Anyways, once you know where the top of your box is then remove the cover to your sticky strip and attach the small square to the inside of the bottom portion of your box.

Now fill your box with some matching notecards.  I really love using the Fresh Cuts set for this box and the matching cards.  It seems to be the perfect size stamps for the cover and the cards.

Supplies Used: 

Stamp Set:  Fresh Cuts

Cardstock:  Soft Sky, Whisper White, & Blue Bayou

Ink:  Basic Black & Blue Bayou

Accessories:  Black Gingham Ribbon, 3 for You Punch Box & White Gel Pen

To finish off the box I like to tie ribbon around and tie in a knot.  I find that if you don't do this part then the box is too loose.  Isn't this a fun project.  I'm working on doing a local fair next weekend and I've starting making some of these to sell.  I think they make a nice little gift.

So have fun making this box and share your finish projects with me.  I always like to see what everyone else comes up with.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Fresh Cuts Scrapbook Page

Obviously, I'm bad in business with my internet.  You have no idea how painful that was not to have access to the internet.  I felt so lonely and alienated.  I just knew I was missing out on so much.  I did take a sneak peek at my e-mail at work just to make sure I wasn't missing something huge, but still I only had a minute and it definitely wasn't enough time to get through what I needed.  Anyways, I've got a tutorial that will be posted in the next couple of days so make sure you check back soon.

Above are the scrapbook pages that my scrapbook club made in June.  I have a group that meets that half are into scrapbooking and the other half aren't.  So I usually take one of the cards and show them how you can convert the idea into a scrapbook page.  Some months I don't do this precisely but I try and stick to this when I can.  After making the card that was posted a couple of days ago I figured that the sparkly image made with the heat & stick powder would work great on a scrapbook page, so I simply used the same size piece of cardstock and added it to my scrapbook page.  I haven't put anything in the Hodge Podge piece yet since I haven't actually figured out what pictures I'll be using.  Anyways, I always love being able to show my customers how flexible our stamp sets are.  Whether you are a scrapbooker, a card maker or both, there is something for everyone.

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set:  Fresh Cuts - available in the next Stampin' Up! catalog

Cardstock:  More Mustard, Basic Black & Whisper White

Ink:  More Mustard

Accessories:  Heat & Stick, Dazzling Diamonds, Hodge Podge

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!

Happy 4th of July

I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July.  We are going to be shooting off fireworks in a little while over the lake at my brother-in-laws.  It is always quite the show.  Anyways, I finally had access to the internet so I thought I would let you know what has been going on.  On Tuesday, I was working on the internet trying to get somethings ready to post when I lost the connection.  No big deal, I jut figured it would come up a little later.  Well, a few minutes later I went to make a phone call and there was no dial tone.  That's when it hit me that my husband was using a trencher to dig holes for the sprinkler system and he must have cut the phone line.  Well, the phone company was suppose to come out on Wednesday and fix things and then I got a call they had an emergency and it would have to be Thursday.  Well, here we are several days later and still no phone or DSL connection.  I'm thinking I'm looking at Monday for a fix so I'm trying to be patient.  I do have some good stuff to show you including a tutorial.  So as soon as I'm up and running I'll get it posted.  Thanks for visiting and have a great 4th of July.

Pizza Box w/ Matching Cards

Okay, those of you that were a hostess this past year were able to attend my fun hostess appreciation event.  I know the catalog hasn't ended but I decided to go ahead and do my usually event for the past 12 months.  This is always so much fun.  We play a few games, have great refreshments and of course lots of door prizes.  I always try and have a fun project for everyone to do, but it is usually cards.  This year I came across this great project idea and I knew the Fresh Cuts stamp set would be perfect.  It is a fairly simple project, but I think it is pretty impressive.  Thanks again to all my wonderful hostesses.  I hope you enjoyed your special night.

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set:  Fresh Cuts

Cardstock:  Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White, & Basic Black

Ink:  Basic Black & Purely Pomegranate

Accessories:  Purely Pomegranate Double Stiched Ribbon, White Gel Pen, Punch from the Three for You Punch Box, & Black Gingham Ribbon

Thanks for visiting.  Have a great day!!!