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Merry Christmas!

Just wanted to take a minute to wish you all a Merry Christmas! We had a big winter storm to contend with but luckily didn't need to go far to get together with family. Hopefully you all made it safely to wherever you needed to be this week.

I'll be back blogging soon with lots to show you including many awesome new things from the upcoming mini catalogs plus some classes that I've scheduled.

Have a great holiday weekend!

12 Days of Holiday Sales Ends Today!

The sale ends today!  You can still save on select Big Shot dies and materials listed below.

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$74.95	$59.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$21.95	$18.66
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$21.95	$16.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$21.95	$18.66
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$19.95	$15.96
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$32.21
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$39.95	$31.96
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$42.95	$36.51
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$15.95	$13.56
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$14.95	$11.21

Contact me for more information on these great deals. You can place your order in my online store (click this link & then click on shop now), or by e-mailing me.

Sparkly & Bright Notecard

Sorry I've been a little absent lately! My day job gets a little crazy at year-end. Plus it's Christmas time (next week already-where has time gone???). Here's a cute holiday card to brighten your day. My day will get brighter this evening when I place my Occasions Mini Catalog pre-order including the new clear blocks and new-style punches!

 

Instructions

1. Stamp greeting on bottom half of Ruby Red card stock. Cover image with White Stampin' Emboss powder, and shake off excess. Heat emboss.
2. Stamp polka-dot image in Ruby Red ink on top half of Ruby Red card stock. 
3. Stamp three stocking images in Old Olive, Ruby Red, and Taken with Teal ink, and cut out stockings. Adhere over polka-dots.
4. Sew across top of stockings.
5. Fold Old Olive polka-dot ribbon in half, and staple to back side of stocking piece
6. Adhere Old Olive strip and Tempting Turquoise button to stocking piece.
7. Adhere stocking piece to Ruby Red notecard.

Please e-mail me with any questions. You can place an order directly on my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day (click on shop now once you're on my website). And don't forget to check the clearance rack when you're there to see many products at awesome discounted prices.

Products used in this project: Sparkly & Bright stamp set (#115346); Dot, Dot, Dot single stamp (#115332); Old Olive card stock: 2-3/4" x 3/16"; Ruby Red card stock: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"; 3" x 3" (finished size); Whisper White card stock: 4" x 2"; Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad; Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Pad; Taken with Teal Classic Stampin' Pad; VersaMark pad; White Stampin' Emboss powder; Elementary Ribbon Originals; Playground Designer buttons; Stampin' Dimensionals; Sewing machine and thread; Stapler and staples

The Sale is Here!

The sale is here.  From now through December 22, 2009, you can save on select Big Shot dies and materials listed below.  This is a great time to take advantage of any last minute shopping and if you order by December 15th, you can have it by Christmas!

Item	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
114515	195	Flower Burst Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114516	195	Cherry Blossom Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115957	195	Thanks Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
114513	195	Sweetest Stem Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115952	195	Hi Embosslits die	$11.95	$8.96
115951	197	Timeless Type Junior Alphabet Medium Sizzlits die	$74.95	$59.96
113446	197	Build a Flower #2 Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
114509	197	Big Bold Cupcakes Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$21.95	$18.66
113448	197	Hearts Set Sizzlits 4-Pack die	$19.95	$16.96
113457	198	Tulipe Bigz die	$21.95	$16.46
115954	198	Two Tags Bigz die	$21.95	$18.66
114524	199	Fringed Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114523	199	Decorative Accents Bigz die	$19.95	$15.96
114534	199	Flower Bigz Clear die	$19.95	$15.96
113473	199	5-Point 3D Star Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113472	199	Circle 3D Ornament Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113470	199	Flower Layers w/Leaf Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
113465	199	Bird w/Leaves and Flower Bigz die	$19.95	$16.96
115961	200	Perfect Setting Bigz XL die	$42.95	$32.21
113483	200	Pennant Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
113484	200	Baskets & Blooms Bigz XL die	$39.95	$31.96
116760	201	Pop-Up Three Tier Cake Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
116759	201	Pop-Up 3D Ball Bigz XL die	$39.95	$29.96
114890	201	Matchbox Bigz XL die	$42.95	$36.51
113458	202	Flower Layers Originals die	$15.95	$13.56
114336	158	Kraft Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114334	158	Dark Gray Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114337	158	Chocolate Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
114335	158	White Décor Elements sheets 12" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$10.36
118797	n/a	So Saffron Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118798	n/a	Rose Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118799	n/a	Taken With Teal Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118800	n/a	Pretty In Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118801	n/a	Bashful Blue Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118802	n/a	Real Red Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118803	n/a	Old Olive Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118804	n/a	Black Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118805	n/a	Night of Navy Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118806	n/a	Certainly Celery Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118807	n/a	Tempting Turquoise Décor Elements Sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118808	n/a	Clear Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118809	n/a	Pumpkin Pie Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118810	n/a	Pixie Pink Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118812	n/a	Sahara Sand Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118813	n/a	Gable Green Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118814	n/a	Basic Gray Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$12.95	$9.71
118815	n/a	Chalkboard Décor Elements sheets 15" x 24" (2)	$14.95	$11.21

A New Holiday Sale

 

12 Days of Holiday Sales

Starting tomorrow through December 22nd, Stampin' Up! will be having a "12 Days of Holiday Sales" promotion.  This is going to be a great online promotion to help with all of your last minute gift giving and holiday ideas.  We know that you are too busy to think about workshops this time of year, so this sale will give you a great opportunity to purchase some of your favorite products at great discounts from the comfort of your own home!

Be sure to visit my blog tomorrow for more details.

Simply Adorned Product Release Dates

 

Stampin' Up! is pleased to announce the availability dates of the following Simply Adorned products:

Item	Description	Date Available
116798	Simply Adorned Charm 1" x 1-1/4"	January 5, 2010
116797	Simply Adorned Charm 1" x 1"	January 5, 2010
116800	Simply Adorned Chain 24"	January 5, 2010
116853	Simply Adorned Chain 34"	January 5, 2010
116799	Simply Adorned Charm 1-1/2" x 2"	TBD

Please note: The Charming stamp set featured in the Holiday 2009 Mini Catalog (item 116519; p. 32) will continue to be available for order through the duration of the Occasions 2010 Mini Catalog (through April 30, 2010).

Retiring Stamp Sets

As promised, many of the stamp sets currently on our dormant list have been available for a year and now it is time to say goodbye.

The following stamp sets will be discontinued on January 4, 2010.

Item Number	Stamp Set
113407	Back Woods
114492	Beautiful Baby
114486	Birthday Wish
113200	Branch Out
114496	Celebrations
113732	Central Park
113206	Classic Sketches
113226	Classy & Fabulous
114498	Flowers in Silhouette
113405	Font of You
113216	For the Bride
114494	Forever
109425	Friend by Definition
114488	Fun Flowers
113716	Garden Greetings
114490	Glad Friends
111580	Grand Soiree
113242	Hit the Road
113710	Lexicon of Leaves
113236	Man's Best Friend
114423	Ocean Commotion
113728	Playful Petals
109276	Polka Dot
111544	Putt Putt
113240	Quilt Quips
113754	Really Retro
113403	Sip by Sip
113726	Sweet Stems
113250	That's Funny
113688	Wonderful Watercolors
114028	Para la novia
114032	Acuarelas Maravillosas

If any of these stamp sets are on your wish list, make sure to purchase them before they are gone for good! Please e-mail me to place your order. You can also order directly from my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day (which is where you can also view these stamps-click on shop now & then you can search for them).

Quilt Quips:

Back Woods:

Pocket Silhouettes:

 

Garden Greetings:
  

Wonderful Watercolors:

Exciting New Products - Part 3!

Our new Heart Treat Cups will be here just in time for Valentine's Day and coordinate perfectly with the new Sweetheart stamp set (click to view) and the Full Heart punch.

Important Information

• Heart Treat Cups (#120435) and the coordinating Sweetheart stamp set (#120415) will be available for purchase on January 5, 2010.
• While this is not a limited-time offer, we are not certain how long the initial inventory (earmarked for Valentine's Day) will remain in stock. It is possible that the Heart Treat Cups may be backordered for a short time prior to Valentine's Day (so you'll want to plan ahead & order yours in January to make sure you receive them in time for February 14th!).
• The coordinating Sweet Treat Padded Envelopes (#116802) and the Full Heart punch (#113693) are available for purchase now.

Plan your Valentine's Day themed workshop now! E-mail me to choose your date. To place an order now for the Full Heart Punch and Sweet Treat Padded Envelopes, you can order directly from my Stampin' Up! website.

And make sure to get on my mailing list so that you'll receive a copy of the Occasions Mini Catalog & the Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog that both start January 5, 2010! Click to sign up in the upper left corner of your screen.

Exciting New Products - Part 2!

Starting with the new 2010 Occasions Mini Catalog and continuing with all new punch designs going forward, Stampin' Up! has adopted a new body style for our punches!

 

A few features of the new punch style:

• Low-profile, rectangular punch body allows for easier stacking and storing
• Punches lock shut for easier storage and transport
• Dual labels on top and end allow for easy identification and selection when stored
• Available in three sizes: small, medium, and extra-large
• New punches allow for larger punched images and more intricate designs while providing greater ease of use.
  • Extra -large punch images also allow for two-step designs like the Two-Step Bird punch in the Occasions Mini Catalog
• Corner punches allow you to punch a corner design along the inside edges of a page, not just corners
• larger, whole-hand handle design provides better leverage for easier use
• Available in an exclusive Stampin' Up! color

I am so excited about the idea that these can be stacked for easier storage! I'm curious - what are your initial thoughts on the new design?

AND THE WINNER IS...(plus a new chance to win!)

...Sandee G! Congratulations Sandee! You've won the Grateful Greetings stamp set which I know you'll put to good use.

For those of you who didn't win, don't worry! Here's a new prize drawing! Place an order between now & December 13th on my website and you'll be entered to win your choice of either the Patterned Pines or Holiday Best stamp sets. I'll get it right out to you in the mail so you'll have it in time for Christmas!

Patterned Pines stamp set:

Holiday Best stamp set:

Please e-mail me with any questions you have. You can place your order directly on my Stampin' Up! website 24 hours a day (click on shop now once you're on my website). And don't forget to check the clearance rack when you're there to see many products at awesome discounted prices. See you tomorrow for another sneak peek ahead to January! (make sure to scroll down to see the first sneak peek post from this morning).