The Leaves are Falling (well, not yet)

Hello Stamping Friends,

Hope this sunshine day is bringing you happiness. I'm soaking up every once of it up that I can since before you know it the big "W" word will be here and we will be trapped in gray clouds for months.

Today I'm participating in a Fall Fun blog hop with my upline, Susan. So be sure to head on over to her blog when you are finished here to see what neat fall project she created. Isn't it always fun to see new ideas and more of them? That's what this blog hop is for.

I used the Bundle and Save, Among the Branches and Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from the Holiday catalog to create my card. I love the embossing folder because it is versatile and not just for the fall season. I made a card for Winter with it that I will share with you another day, I promise.

I really like how this card turned out and it wasn't too complicated to make either, which is my favorite thing. I love creating but I want quick results. I guess you can call that a lack of patience. Oh well, at least I know my limitations, right?

Remember, head over to Susan's blog for more Fall Fun inspiration. Thanks for stopping by today.

< Product List

Among The Branches Photopolymer Bundle [140872] $21.50	Big Shot [113439] $110.00	2-1/2" Circle Punch [120906] $18.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $7.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $7.00
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [126978] $6.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [133645] $6.50	Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [133646] $6.50
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad [126950] $6.50	Crumb Cake 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon [134553] $9.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00

They're Here!!!!

It's June 1st and they have arrived.  What? you ask.  The retiring lists, stamps, accessories and decor elements.  Be sure to check out the list and place your order today.  The accessories and decor elements are on a first come, first served basis.  Once they are gone, they are gone forever.

Last Chance Retiring Stamps     CLICK HERE

Last Chance Retiring Accessories    CLICK HERE

Last Chance Retiring Decor Elements     CLICK HERE

Mark your calendar now for my annual Retirement Party, Friday, June 17, 2011.  More details to follow.  However, as I mentioned above, don't wait to order your retiring accessories until then because they really DO move FAST.

FREE Shipping Offer & On-Line Order Spectacular

Stampin' Up! is at it again.  They just introduced a great promotion that begins today and ends November 30, 2010.

You will receive FREE SHIPPING with any online order of $150 or more plus there are some pretty amazing discounts (20 - 50% off) on select products and bundles. What a great way to get some gifts for your stamping friends or just for yourself.  And you WILL receive hostess benefits with your online order of $150 or more which include FREE money to spend in the catalog and a FREE hostess set.

Here are just a few of the great deals waiting for you:

My Digital Studio 50% off

Stampin' Up! exclusive fabric 50% off

Stamp Bundles 30 - 50% off

Digital Downloads 20 - 40 % off

Click Here to see the complete details of this Spectacular promotion.  Just head over to my website to place your online order.

Plus don't forget if you have ever thought about joining the Stampin' Up! family, you can still do so at 50% savings until November 30, 2010 also.

So many great things happening at Stampin' Up! you won't want to miss out on any of it.  Contact me if you have any questions.

Here it is.....

The new catalog.

Isn't it just gorgeous? You can get your copy now by contacting me.  If you simply can't wait to hold it in your hands to preview it you can click the link in my sidebar to download a pdf file of it.  You are going to absolutely love it.  Of course, that's my opinion but I do feel very strongly on this one. LOL

You will certainly want to book your workshop soon to get FREE goodies.

There is also a new Definitely Decorative Catalog and a new Celebrando Creatividad Catalog.  Both of those links appear in my sidebar as well. Click on them to check them out.

Don't forget to come by the Throop Civic Center on Saturday to see some of the new items in person. Make a few projects. Make your own cardstock sampler with all 45 colors. Take advantage of the "Yard Sale" of retired stamps and products. And samples of cards to get your creativity juices flowing.

I'm Celebrating because of all of you

I just want to say thank you to each of you for the continued support I receive.  I truly appreciate all you do for me and today I want to celebrate you.  It's because of you that I have reached my sales goal for this year and for that I shout out a BIG thank you.  I can't do most of what I do without the love and support you share with me.

This card is one we created at one of my recent Stamp-a-Stash classes.  Each attendee at class made 4 of these cards to add to their stash.

Ingredients:

Fifth Avenue Floral

A Little Birthday Cheer

Rose Red Cardstock  

Very Vanilla Cardstock 

Rose Red Classic Ink 

So Saffron Classic Ink 

Tombo Multi Adhesive Glue  

Gold Glitter 

Rose Red Ribbon

You know what today is, right?  Being that today is JULY 1st, it is the day we have all been waiting to come for several weeks. It's the day that the new catalog is released.  I have copies of the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog here, so contact me to get your copy