It’s here!

Posted on July 2nd, 2009

and it’s awesome!  I really like what SU did with this catalog…lots of new stamp sets in lots of different styles.  I just placed my very first 2 day air order…yikes!  I had to pay $20 extra shipping, but I will get the order early next week and that gives me time to get ready for the Cards and Projects class and my SUpreme Soiree with my downline!  yay!

If you are interested in joining me and my downline on July 18, let me know!  And psst!  Stampin’ up has an $85 Demonstrator Starter Kit beginning July 18.  it’s a great time to sign up for the discount or to make a bit of extra money…or to work on earning the next SU trip to Alaska!

Here is the new catalog, contact me to see how to get your very own copy!

And go here to place your order, shipped directly to you!


Crayon Resist

Posted on June 28th, 2009

I just love this fun technique!

1) Stamp your image in Basic Black Classic ink or StazOn ink on Glossy White card stock.

2) Color areas you want to remain white–or that you want different from your background color–using a Whisper White or other light-colored Watercolor Wonder Crayon.

3) Use a brayer or sponge daubers to cover the entire surface of the card stock with ink.

4) Wipe off excess ink with a tissue.

Tips:
Give the ink time to dry before coloring your image with your crayon; otherwise the lines of your image may smudge.

After Step 4, you can color over the masked area with Stampin’ Write markers or using watercolor tools.


Fishies!

Posted on June 23rd, 2009

This might be one of my most favorite scrapbook pages…and I’ll confess, I copied it from my dear friend, Deena Boos.

It usesTempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, Summer Sun, Green Galore, Only Orange, and Pixie Pink.

One thing that I think makes these pages great is the simple layout, punches of color and those stinkin’ cute fish from Just Beachy! 

I made the parentheses (how the heck do you spell that!?) from the Top Note die and Go Go Boots made the letters and numbers!  (exclusive SU dies for the Big Shot).

Just Beachy is only available through June 30…check it out in the mini catalog.

Annother thing that is only available through June 30 is the Last Chance stamp sets, and accessories, see list below.

Place your order HERE!

 

Item # Product Description Price Discount Sale Price Availability
112735 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
112970 LO MEJOR DE TODO 19.95 0.5 9.98 Available
105143 DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR 9.95 0.5 4.98 Out of stock
113888 RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
109044 PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
111364 RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8″ 8.95 0.5 4.48 Available
106961 STAZON REFILL WHITE 4.95 0.5 2.48 Out of stock
114341 COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114316 RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS 13.95 0.5 6.98 Available
111414 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
114351 DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
114338 COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114019 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114317 RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP 12.95 0.5 6.48 Available
102875 HEMP TWINE RED 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
101259 HEMP TWINE BLACK 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
113979 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS 7.95 0.5 3.98 Available
114350 DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
111363 RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4″ 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available
111365 RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available
111847 RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1″ 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
111371 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111372 RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
113884 RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT 10.95 0.25 8.21 Out of stock
114318 RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
111374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111370 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111415 RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
113887 RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
111416 RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
111338 NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA 7.95 0.25 5.96 Out of stock
111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
107272 PUNCH KEY TAG 15.95 0.25 11.96 Out of stock
113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111375 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Out of stock
112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN 8.95 0.25 6.71 Out of stock
113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES 6.95 0.25 5.21 Out of stock
112092 BUTTON BOUQUET 7.95 0.25 5.96 Out of stock
112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Out of stock
111336 NOTES SCALLOP II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Out of stock
111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT 2.95     Available
111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO 2.95     Available
111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE 2.95     Available
111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED 2.95     Out of stock
111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS 2.95     Out of stock
112161 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS 9.95     Out of stock
112042 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN 9.95     Available
112156 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE 9.95     Available
112150 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT 9.95     Out of stock
112153 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO 9.95     Out of stock
111844 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE 2.95     Out of stock
111836 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED 5.95     Out of stock
111838 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE 5.95     Available
113966 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE 9.95     Available
109123 STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN 3.25     Out of stock
113981 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS 9.95     Available
112157 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE 9.95     Out of stock
113975 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART 9.95     Available
114037 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER 11.95     Out of stock
113978 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS 9.95     Available
112041 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE 9.95     Out of stock
112468 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS 9.95     Out of stock
111834 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO 5.95     Available
114039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY 11.95     Available
108590 CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12 8.95     Out of stock
111337 NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II 9.95     Available
112471 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET 9.95     Out of stock
112464 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER 9.95     Available
112006 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II 14.95     Available
111837 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT 5.95     Available
112461 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE 9.95     Out of stock
113993 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE 11.95     Available
112155 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED 9.95     Out of stock
111353 CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11 5.5     Out of stock
111348 CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11 5.5     Out of stock
112172 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY 19.95     Out of stock
100900 GIFT SACKS WHITE 2.95     Available
114605 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS 42.95     Out of stock
102264 COLUZZLE STARTER KIT 19.95     Out of stock
111346 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12 8.95     Out of stock
111835 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS 5.95     Available
111350 CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11 5.5     Out of stock
105668 TATTOO KIT I 13.95     Out of stock
111349 CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11 5.5     Out of stock
109231 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS 54.95     Available
111351 CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11 5.5     Out of stock
112165 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL 19.95     Out of stock
113950 DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE 8.95     Out of stock
111345 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 11.95     Out of stock
105669 TATTOO KIT II 13.95     Out of stock
111833 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE 5.95     Out of stock
113936 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES 19.95     Out of stock
111347 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11 7.95     Out of stock
107288 ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE 5.5     Out of stock
104310 CRAFTERS TOOL KIT 39.95     Available
111352 CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11 5.5     Out of stock
113943 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET 19.95     Available
113925 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS 19.95     Available
112179 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES 19.95     Available
113911 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN 19.95     Out of stock
112054 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER 19.95     Out of stock
111253 Blooms & Bulbs 6.5     Out of stock
109684 Doodle 8.5     Out of stock
111257 Happy, Happy Birthday 8.5     Available
109692 Love 6.5     Available
109568 My ABCs 6.5     Out of stock
109682 Perfectly Pretty 6.5     Out of stock
109687 See You Around 8.5     Available
109683 So Swirly 8.5     Available
111260 Something Fishy 8.5     Available
111262 Stems & Silhouettes 8.5     Available
105516 Watercolor Joy 6.5     Available
114528 Embosslit Flower 11.95     Available
116209 Note of Thanks 9.95     Available
116210 Birthdays Count 9.95     Available
112966 Curly Label Bundle* 33.95     Available
112457 Designer Series Paper Juntos 9.95     Available
112475 Illuminated 6.5     Available
113034 Stampin’ Color Index Labels 3.95     Available
115535 Hand Drawn Bundle       Available

Instead of working…

Posted on June 13th, 2009

I’ve been playing!  My kids are tracked out of school right now, to start back on July 7.  So we’ve got 4 weeks of fun and sun and we have been taking advantage of it!  Just in case you’ve been wondering where I am these days…I know I haven’t been posting much….

A day at Lake Gaston to celebrate my dad’s 60th bday:

We’ve been at the pool almost everyday, but geesh!  No photos yet!

I’m so glad I have a job that allows me to be flexible for my family.  Thank heavens for SU!


Accordian Fold Flower

Posted on June 12th, 2009

Here’s another fun one to try:
1) Cut card stock or Designer Series paper to 12″ x 3/4″.

2) Score strip every 1/4″ the entire length of the card stock and accordion fold the score lines.

3) Adhere ends of card stock together (Sticky Strip works well). Let dry.

4) Holding the card stock with two hands, twist one edge of the strip into the center as shown to create a flower shape.

5) Adhere a punched circle to the flower center on one or both sides (Pop-Up Glue Dots work well) to hold shape in place.

Try experimenting with different sizes and score intervals to create the desired shape of your flower.


Last Chance Update…

Posted on June 10th, 2009

Last Chance Stamp Sets-alphabetical

Last Chance Stamp Sets- by page number

Last Chance Accessories- these are selling out! 

Place your order at www.catherinepooler.stampinup.net

Item # Product Description Price Discount Sale Price Availability
112735 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN BLOSSOMS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
112970 LO MEJOR DE TODO 19.95 0.5 9.98 Available
105143 DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR 9.95 0.5 4.98 Out of stock
113888 RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
109044 PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
111364 RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8″ 8.95 0.5 4.48 Available
106961 STAZON REFILL WHITE 4.95 0.5 2.48 Out of stock
114341 COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114316 RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS 13.95 0.5 6.98 Available
111414 RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN 10.95 0.5 5.48 Available
114351 DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
114338 COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114019 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES 9.95 0.5 4.98 Available
114317 RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP 12.95 0.5 6.48 Available
102875 HEMP TWINE RED 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
101259 HEMP TWINE BLACK 2.95 0.5 1.48 Available
113979 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS 7.95 0.5 3.98 Available
114350 DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO 4.95 0.5 2.48 Available
111363 RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4″ 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available
111365 RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available
111847 RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1″ 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
111371 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111373 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111372 RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
113884 RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT 10.95 0.25 8.21 Out of stock
114318 RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
111374 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111370 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111415 RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
113887 RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
111416 RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
111338 NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II 12.95 0.25 9.71 Available
111879 RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA 7.95 0.25 5.96 Available
111277 RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY 10.95 0.25 8.21 Available
110730 DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES 8.95 0.25 6.71 Available
107272 PUNCH KEY TAG 15.95 0.25 11.96 Out of stock
113980 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
111375 RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8″ 9.95 0.25 7.46 Out of stock
112010 DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN 8.95 0.25 6.71 Out of stock
113991 TASTE OF TEXTILES 9.95 0.25 7.46 Available
101399 STIPPLE BRUSHES 6.95 0.25 5.21 Available
112092 BUTTON BOUQUET 7.95 0.25 5.96 Out of stock
112139 NOTES CAROUSEL II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Out of stock
111336 NOTES SCALLOP II 11.95 0.25 8.96 Available
111840 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT 2.95     Available
111841 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO 2.95     Available
111843 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE 2.95     Available
111839 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED 2.95     Available
111842 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS 2.95     Available
112161 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS 9.95     Available
112042 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN 9.95     Available
112156 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE 9.95     Available
112150 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT 9.95     Available
112153 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO 9.95     Available
111844 CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE 2.95     Out of Stock
111836 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED 5.95     Available
111838 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE 5.95     Available
113966 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE 9.95     Available
109123 STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN 3.25     Out of stock
113981 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS 9.95     Available
112157 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE 9.95     Out of Stock
113975 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART 9.95     Available
114037 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER 11.95     Available
113978 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS 9.95     Available
112041 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE 9.95     Out of Stock
112468 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS 9.95     Out of Stock
111834 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO 5.95     Available
114039 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY 11.95     Available
108590 CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12 8.95     Out of Stock
111337 NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II 9.95     Available
112471 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET 9.95     Out of Stock
112464 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER 9.95     Available
112006 ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II 14.95     Available
111837 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT 5.95     Available
112461 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE 9.95     Out of stoc
113993 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE 11.95     Available
112155 DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED 9.95     Available
111353 CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11 5.5     Available
111348 CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11 5.5     Available
112172 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY 19.95     Out of stock
100900 GIFT SACKS WHITE 2.95     Available
114605 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS 42.95     Out of stock
102264 COLUZZLE STARTER KIT 19.95     Out of stock
111346 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12 8.95     Available
111835 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS 5.95     Available
111350 CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11 5.5     Out of stock
105668 TATTOO KIT I 13.95     Out of stock
111349 CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11 5.5     Available
109231 SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS 54.95     Available
111351 CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11 5.5     Available
112165 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL 19.95     Out of stock
113950 DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE 8.95     Available
111345 CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12 11.95     Available
105669 TATTOO KIT II 13.95     Out of stock
111833 CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE 5.95     Available
113936 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES 19.95     Out of stock
111347 CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11 7.95     Out of stock
107288 ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE 5.5     Available
104310 CRAFTERS TOOL KIT 39.95     Available
111352 CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11 5.5     Available
113943 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET 19.95     Available
113925 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS 19.95     Available
112179 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES 19.95     Available
113911 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN 19.95     Out of stock
112054 SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER 19.95     Out of stock
111253 Blooms & Bulbs 6.5     Available
109684 Doodle 8.5     Available
111257 Happy, Happy Birthday 8.5     Available
109692 Love 6.5     Available
109568 My ABCs 6.5     Out of stock
109682 Perfectly Pretty 6.5     Out of stock
109687 See You Around 8.5     Available
109683 So Swirly 8.5     Available
111260 Something Fishy 8.5     Available
111262 Stems & Silhouettes 8.5     Available
105516 Watercolor Joy 6.5     Available
114528 Embosslit Flower 11.95     Available
116209 Note of Thanks 9.95     Available
116210 Birthdays Count 9.95     Available
112966 Curly Label Bundle* 33.95     Available
115535 Hand Drawn Bundle       Available

* The punch which is part of the Curly Label Punch bundle will carry over into the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog


Retired List Guesses

Posted on June 9th, 2009

Thanks to everyone for sending me their guesses on what was going to be on the retiring stamp sets list!

Congrats to Jen Denham!  I will send you my list of retiring stamp sets to choose from.

If you sent me a list of guesses, you will get $5 off your $50 in July!


The most wonderful day…

Posted on June 3rd, 2009

of the year!

Kecia arrived this afternoon on my doorstep with guess what…

 NEW CATALOG SNEAK PEEK goodies!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We didn’t make it past the foyer…then stayed there for a good 30 minutes!!!!!!!!!  YIppeee!


Last Chance List is here!

Posted on June 1st, 2009

I am bursting with Stampin’ excitement this morning!  I was up at 4 am placing my New Catalog Sneak Peek order…I love being a demo!  I’ve got new colors of ink and paper and some fun new stamps on the way!  WoooHOOO!!!

Last night, the Last Chance Stamp set list was revealed, download it here.

Accessories are being discontinued as well and these are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!  So get ‘em before they’re gone, this includes the In Color products, so don’t forget to stock up on cardstock and ink refills.  Once they’re gone, they are gone!!!!!!!!

And as an added bonus, some of these products are discounted!

Place your order HERE by clicking on Shop Now.

If you sent me your list of retiring stamp sets, I will get to that as soon as I can…my dad is visiting and we are celebrating his 60th birthday!  So I will be delayed for a bit…


Baby Wipe Technique

Posted on May 30th, 2009

Have you even tried the Baby Wipe Technique?  I’m thinking this might be a great one to try out for Cards and Projects!  There are a couple ways to do this one:

Squeeze a few drops of ink from your re-inker on a baby wipe; the moistened material absorbs the colors and creates a one-of-a-kind ink pad.

Stamp your image.


Another fun thing to try- gently swipe the wipe over your card stock to create a multicolored background.

If you try this, I’d love to see it!  You can post your own creations in my gallery!

Happy stamping!


Retiring Stamp Set List…coming soon…and contest!

Posted on May 28th, 2009

On Monday, June 1, Stampin’ Up!’s list of retired stamp sets (now called Last Chance List) will be released.

In anticipation of the list of stamp sets we will say good-bye to, I will be holding a contest!! E-mail me a list of 10 stamps sets that you think will be retiring from the Spring/Summer Catalog by Fri., May 29 at midnight (EST).

The person who guesses the most stamp sets on the retiring list will win their choice from my retiring stamp sets! If there is a tie, the list I recieved first will win. EVERYONE who submits a completed entry will receive a $5 coupon to be used on your July order of $50 or more.

Check back here on June 1 for the Last Chance List.

Don’t miss my upcoming classes including a Father’s Day Canvas and Let’s Get Stamping!

June Hostess Special! Host a workshop in June totalling $250 and receive $20 in EXTRA merchandise for FREE! Host a $400 workshop and get $40 in extra FREE goodies! I only have a few open dates for June, so email me today!.


Itty Bitty Buds

Posted on May 18th, 2009

You probably know by now that I specialize in quick and easy cards!  This fits the bill for sure!  It uses some of my favorite colors, Rose Red, Regal Rose and Basic Grey.

You can get this set for free with a $300 workshop.  Let me know if you’d like to book one and I’ll bring a fun night of stamping to you and your friends!

Don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter while you’re here!


Thank Ewe!

Posted on May 16th, 2009

My friend from Rochester, NY, Brenda sent me this most adorable card using Pun Fun!

I love how she colored in the wool with the Uniball White Gel Pen and colored in his face with the Versamarker.  Thank Ewe, Brenda!  I love it!


Best Ever Cards

Posted on May 14th, 2009

Last month, we used the Best Ever Simply Scrappin’ Kit (162 of the main catalog) for my Scrappers’ Express class.  The pages turned out super cute and I had tons of goodies left over to make some cards.

I promised the gals I would post them to my website, so here they are!

If you are interested in Scrappers’ Express, my most popular class, you can participate month-to-month for $30 each class (you get a great coordinating kit and a minimum of 6, 12 x 12 layouts to copy)…if you sign up for 6 months, you get a discount and your cost is $25 per month!

You can sign up on the events page!  Hope to see you!

Oh, this class is also available TO GO!


Stampin’ Up Wins Readers’ Choice Award!

Posted on May 12th, 2009

For the 10th year in a row, Stampin’ Up is proud to announce that the readers of Creating Keepsakes Magazine, voted Stampin’ Up’s Rubber Stamps THE BEST you can get!

Our Spring and Summer 2008 Idea Book and Catalog as well as our Write Me a Memory Font CD also won in their categories!  Other products that were recognized were our watercolor pencils, watercolor crayons, Stampin’ Write Markers and our wonderful punches.
Yay SU!!!


A cute masculine card for ya!

Posted on May 10th, 2009

Here’s another fun card using And Many Mower.  Love the Manchester DSP with this.




2008 Catherine Pooler; Images © Stampin' Up!®