May you have a

Happy, Healthy New Year

filled with creative ideas!!

(and lottery winnings to buy lots

of supplies from me to make

those creative ideas come ALIVE!!)

Weekly Deals Dec. 30 - Jan. 5, 2015

Used Stamp SALE is coming!!

Sat., Jan. 17th 8-1pm

This silly lumber jack makes me giggle!! This Occasions Catalog stamp set is "Wood You Be Mine?," a cleverly worded Valentine set. I needed a Birthday card so chose another sentiment. Look at what a great effect Blendabilities does for skin tones!!

This is a GATE card.

LOVE the new "Adventure Bound" Designer Series Paper Stack #137780 with masculine and nature themes! GREAT THINGS are coming in the Occasions Catalog beginning Jan. 6, 2015!

I never show my Online Stamp Club projects - they are exclusive to my club members only! (think about joining next time around!) But here is an embellishment I made for their January projects that have gone in the mail to them.

This is the "Butterflies Thinlit Dies" #137360 from the Occasions Catalog that begins Jan. 6, 2014. TIP: for this perfectly cut gorgeous butterfly, put a sheet of waxed paper between the cardstock and the Die while cutting. All the little pieces will pop out easily. Use Gold Foil Paper for maximum impact! You will LOVE this die - and it comes in a BUNDLE, too!

Wishing each of you a

 Joyous Christmas

shared with your loved ones!

MORE Close Outs have been added!!

Buy yourself a Christmas Gift!!

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Weekly Deals Dec. 23-29, 2014

Today's PEEK is a FREE Sale-A-Bration item during Stampin' Up!'s BIGGEST promo of the year!! LOTUS BLOSSOM Stamp Set of 7 images is your's FREE with a $50 purchase beginning Jan. 6, 2014!! This card is 3X6".

Check out the DETAILS!! This is a three-step stamp image. The photopolymer images have alignment tabs for GREAT results! This set will be HOT!!

More peeks are coming - stop back!

Occasions Catalog Sneak PEEK: I'm always thrilled with new "guy stamps" by Stampin' Up! My hubby's eye was catch by this RED row boat in the stamp set, "Moon Lake." It's so tranquil. Card is 3X6".

Stampin' Up! Blendabilities Markers will make YOU look like an artist!! This stamp set will be available Jan. 6, 2015 in the AMAZING new Occasion Catalog!

Come Back for more PEEKS!!

Confession time: I'm sick of my holiday stamps because I have been using them since August. I got my BIG box of Occasion Catalog and Sale-A-Bration pre-ordered products!!!! I'm busy, busy playing with NEW TOYS!! This lovely image is called "Love is Kindness" and just perfect with Stampin' Up!'s Blendabilities Markers....available in NEW COLORS! All this EXCITEMENT starts on Jan. 6, 2015 when the Occasion Catalog begins and Sale-A-Bration starts!

I think this quote would make a sweet Valentine message!

If you are my regular customer, watch your mail for this new DELIGHTFUL Occasions Catalog. If you don't have a demonstrator and would like to order from me, I'll be happy to mail you a copy: [email protected]

Come back...more PEEKS to follow!!

Weekly Deals Dec. 16-22, 2014

Guess what? The RETURNING FAVORITES List DOES NOT have this Ornamental Pine Stamp Set...I'm sooo sad about that. The last day to purchase this VERY VERSATILE design is Jan. 5, 2014 - the last day of the Holiday Catalog. DON'T WAIT if you want this stamp set!!

Inside of this thank you card.

I'm making thank-yous for holiday kindnesses I may receive. I was brought up to "show appreciation."  A hand-made card expresses my thoughts perfectly!

Buy it HERE

available in wood or clear mount

STOP BACK - MY SNEAK PEEKS are coming!

A sweet Baby Card featuring a bow I made using my handy Stampin' Up! © Envelope Punch Board #133774 - just $19.95!

Such a simple card yet very sweet. Both these cards were made with Stampin' Up!'s pre-packaged NOTE CARDS & ENVELOPES #107311 - so handy to GRAB & STAMP!

The Envelope Punch Board makes DARLING bows as well as 66 sizes of envelopes! Each paper makes a DIFFERENT presentation!

I used the colorful Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper # 133692 to make this bow and decorate this Stampin' Up! © Gift Box! Fast & Cute!

TRY THIS! Stop back for MORE "bow uses" in my next post!

Envelope Punch Board

#133774 - $19.95

A GREAT Crafty Gift!!

Don't be afraid of two-step stamping, which uses two images to create one detailed design! The result is amazing! Here I used Daffodil Delight and Hello Honey ink colors for the roses. The left rose is more precisely stamped. The rose on right is a little off, but your eye corrects it. Nature isn't perfect.

This is a special card for a favorite aging relative who I want to connect with. It will brighten her day. Send a random-act-of-kindness card today!!

Stippled Blossoms - 10 images

#132076 wood $26.95

 #126747 clear $18.95

Weekly Deals Dec. 9-15, 2014

Julie Aurand,

Stampin' Up! Demonstrator from Rockford, IL

is the North Star (Direct) Winner of my Occasions Catalog Give-Away!!

Julie, your surprise will mail on Friday!! ENJOY!! Create!!

The "must-have" items were too varied

to determine just one product!

Join Stampin' Up! with me HERE!

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Elf Shoes Tutorial

If you haven't started making your

Christmas cards yet,

here is a FAST favorite from my stash!

The Bow is PUNCHED from the BoHo Blossoms Punch. The Red & Silver Glimmer Paper gives this simple card a BIG IMPACT!! Try it!!

Here is a quick Holiday pleated pouch treat holder for a party, stocking stuffer or table favor!!

I used the TRIM THE TREE Designer Series Paper STACK ($6.95) - LOVE them!! Each pleated pouch uses one full sheet - so no pre-cutting.

**click HERE for the simple directions**

Give these a TRY!!

Beginning Dec. 5, 2014

CLOSE OUTS

including some Holiday items

Shop  HERE

Oh My Gosh!! I NEED this van!!!

PS! CLOSE-OUTS start tomorrow!!

I LOVE this Ornamental Pine Stamp Set!! This is a simple "pocket card," using TRIM THE TREE Designer Series Paper Stack.

The ENVELOPE PUNCH BOARD creates

a handy "pull tab!" Try it!!

Weekly Deals Dec. 2-8, 2014

TODAY is the last day to join Stampin' Up! for only

$74.75 & get your choice of $125 in merchandise

for your Starter Kit!!

MONDAY ONLY - HERE

This Elf Shoes card is a Christmas CLASSIC for me! You MUST make this!! You will need: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Top Note Bigz Die, Papers of your choice, Brads, and the following punches: Star from Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Modern Label, 3/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle.

Die cut one-half of the Top Note Die for the shoes. I am using Red Glimmer Paper - gotta have GLITZ!

Draw a prominent line vertically down the middle to create two shoes. Punch half of the 3/4" Cirlce Punch on each side of the line. Then use the 1-3/8" Circle Punch and punch about half of a circle from the toe to the previous punch to create the top of the shoe.

Punch one Modern Label and cut in half to create two buckles. Punch two Stars for the toes. Cut two papers 3/4"X 3" for the stockings.

Assemble with 1/8" Mini Brads. Tilt one leg for a saucey look!!

A sassy cute Christmas card!!! Try this!!