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Eastern Blooms

Happy New Year!  One of my goals was to have all my stamping projects planned out for my January card clubs, swaps and stamping parties by the New Year.  Well, I almost accomplished it -- I just have one more card to design.  Here's one of the cards we will be making in January:

Stamp Set:  Eastern Blooms

 

The main card uses Whisper White cardstock.  I ran an embossing folder through my Big Shot using Riding Hood Red cardstock.  The images are from the stamp set Eastern Blooms and I used Riding Hood Red classic ink and a Chocolate Chip marker.  I added a little Basic Black cardstock and Black Gingham ribbon.  This is a great stamp set -- I can't believe it will be the first time I use it for Club!

My Stamping Room

Today my goal was to clean up my stamping room.  After a very busy month of December, my room looked like a disaster!  I decided before I made another card I had to get some order put back into the room.  I have some of the NEW stamp sets from the Spring Summer Idea Book & Catalog that I want to play with so that was my big motivator.  Now I can finally relax and start creating again!  I still need to order the 'Create' verse from the Decor Elements to hang on the wall above my paper storage units and when I get my new ink storage case stained I'll hang it and post a picture.

     

Happy Holidays!

I just wanted to take the time to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.  Be safe in your travels and enjoy this holiday time with your family and friends!

                                                           Happy Stamping!

                                                                                             

                                                                                           

 

Love You Much Promotion Begins Today!

Stampin' Up! has announced a new promotion beginning today! And, if you combine it with additional merchandise so that your order totals $70 or more, you will receive FREE shipping!  While the promotion runs through January 31st, the FREE shipping offer ends today so don't miss out.   Visit my Stampin' Up! website -- CLICK HERE -- and begin shopping with the SHOP NOW button! 

Love You Much Promotion

Dates: December 23, 2008 - January 31, 2009

Promotion details:

Get ready for Valentine's Day with the exclusive

Love You Much Bundle (item 115405).

The Love You Much Bundle includes the following:

Love You Much stamp set $25.95
Candy Lane Designer Series paper $9.95

(Close to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Very Vanilla)
Heart To Heart punch $15.95

Bundle Retail Value
$51.85

Love You Much Bundle (20% off; item 115405)
$41.48

 

 

Ink Pad Storage

I just had to share the most wonderful Christmas gift my husband made me -- a wooden ink pad case to hang in my stamping room.  One of my upline's husband was making similar cases and when I showed the photo to my husband he said he could make me one.  We still need to stain it but I can't wait to hang it on the wall.  I have the Stampin' Up! Color Caddy and really like it, but since I needed another one and didn't really have the counter space for one, this wooden ink pad case is going to be perfect!  Thanks, Cheri, for giving my husband the idea!

My Christmas Card

This year instead of just one design, I've made many different Christmas card designs but this has to be one of my favorites.  It uses 'A Cardinal Christmas' from the Holiday mini catalog and 'Urban Garden' designer paper.  I stamped the cardinal in Gold Encore ink.  It's a very simple but elegant card. 

 

Winners from Mystery Hostess Drawing

What a fun weekend we had at all my clubs!  The projects were fun, the refreshments (thank you Di) were fantastic and everyone was in the holiday spirit.  And to add to the fun there were lots of door prizes given away.  Shown below with their prizes are Di, Kathy, Brenda, Lori, Julie, LaVerne, Mary and Sandy. 

                 

The lucky Mystery Hostess winners were Peggy, Shirley, Debbie, Ruth, Barb and Lori.  Congratulations to all my winners!

Club Weekend

Card Clubs are this weekend and we will be making some great projects.  Most can be used for either holiday, winter birthdays or thank you cards for those great gifts you will be receiving this Christmas.  Several use the Sizzix Big Shot.  If you don't yet have one, this is a great time to order it as Stampin' Up! is offering FREE shipping on all orders over $70 until December 23rd.  See all the great specials by visiting my website where you can shop 24/7 in the comfort of your home and have it shipped directly to you! 

In celebration of the holidays, there will be lots of door prizes.  We will also have "Mystery Hostess" drawings.  For every $25 in Stampin' Up! purchases, club members will have their name entered into the drawing for either the Hostess stamp set or the FREE $$ in Stampin' Up! merchandise. 

 

Let it snow....

Here's another wonderful card that we will be doing this weekend at club using Snow Swirled from the Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog, designer paper and the Scallop Round punch.  I like it because depending on what sentiment you use inside, it can be a holiday card, a thank you card, or a winter birthday card.

 

Mark Your Calendars!

Here are some very important dates to put on your calendar so you  don't miss out on anything:

New Catalog Debut:   In just a little over a month we will say goodbye to the Fall/Winter Idea Book and Catalog and debut a brand new catalog.   The new catalog will go active on Jan. 19, 2009! 

Retired List Available: The retired list has been announced for the current Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog so be sure to check it out.  You won't want to miss out on anything.  You can purchase retiring stamp sets at 10% off PLUS for all $70 orders you will receive FREE shipping!

Christmas Your Way: Be sure to drop the hint to your loved ones about ordering your Christmas gifts online at my demonstrator website, they can order 24/7!  Or, have them  email me or call me at 317-889-1302.  Gift certificates may be purchased in any denomination.