Delayed Products Now Available!!!

Great news! The Watercolor Wonder Crayons are now available for purchase. The Watercolor Wonder Crayons were delayed due to a relocation of the supplier. You can start ordering today!


When you receive your Watercolor Wonder Crayons, you may notice that some of the crayon sleeves feature old artwork on them. This does not affect the quality of the crayons; we simply need to deplete inventory of crayons with the old artwork before we use crayons featuring the new artwork.

Use the following item numbers to purchase your Watercolor Wonder Crayons:

120949 New Color Kit
119802 Subtles
119803 Regals
119804 Brights
119805 Neutrals
We are also happy to announce that the quality problems we were experiencing with the Fancy Flower and 2-1/2" Circle Punches have been addressed and resolved! These punches will be available for ordering starting on December 1.

Thank you for your patience as we work through these quality issues. We'll update you as soon as the quality issues with the 2-3/8" Scallop Circle and Ornament punches are resolved.

Neighborhood Ghouls

**I'm not sure why this didn't post.  I had it scheduled for November 25.  Oh well, better late than never, right! 

I finally scrapped some of our Halloween pictures.  We have an amazing neighborhood and all the families get a long spectacularly.  This year a few of the parents took all the kids out while the rest of us stayed home and gave out candy.  I was able to get a group shot of all the kids and wanted to preserve it.  I still need a title, but all in all, I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.

Supplies:
Pumpkin Pie Card Stock 12x12 (119939)
Basic Black Card Stock (121045)
Versamark Ink (102283)
Wicked Cool Stamp Set (Wood Mount 118738; Clear Mount (120600)
Retired Designer Series Paper

I'm a Winner!!!!

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I was when I opened my email today!  I received an email from Stampin' Up! letting me know I was one of four winners of a copy of My Digital Studio that was given away at My Digital Studio!  If you have not checked out this fabulous online community dedicated to sharing information and projects using My Digital Studio, you should go now, as fast as you can!  It is open to anyone and everyone and it's absolutely FREE to join!  Hope to see you there!

It's Time for Another Round of UStamp!!!

I am super excited about today's announcement.  Not only are we gearing up towards another round of UStamp, but Dawn Rapsas has chosen me to be a Creative Crew Girl!  I just about fell out when I got her email asking me to join this elite team of creative wonders!  Thank you Dawn for having such confidence in me!  You made my day! 
Join us for UStamp with Dawn & Friends!! Year End Blow Out 2010!! We are sending out 2010 and welcoming 2011 in a BIG way, all around the world!!

I am thrilled to announce that for the very first time, UStamp with Dawn and Friends!! will be showcasing an entire event with spectacular projects all using 12x12 Stampin' Up! papers, along with the Occassions Mini Catalog, Sale-a-bration Brochure and IB&C Hostess Products!! We are talking BIG FUN!! The goal is to show the world that 12x12 paper is NOT just for layering and putting into a scrapbook!! No my friends, there is SO MUCH more to the 12x12 and we will show you 40+ projects that are going deliver BIG on awesomeness!! How cool is THAT??!! You will be able to create entire Stamping classes, Camps and Stamp Clubs showcasing what you have learned to make using the 12x12!!

All Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who are enjoying the preview have been DROOLING over the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration Brochure!! It is bursting with never before seen products that SHINE...talk about a BIG Wish List!! WOW!! This is going to be a CAN NOT MISS Event!!
The YEBO 2010 event will include a Color Combo with each project and by the end of the event all 40+ of the SU! colors will have been used in a project. 40+ Different 12x12 projects with 40+ coordinating cards & envelopes with PDF's, in 20 days to inspire YOU!! Seriously??!! This is a tremendous value that you can't pass up!!

Don't we all deserve a few minutes of fun to help us re-charge and enjoy what we love??!! Of course we do!! One of the many great things about UStamp with Dawn & Friends!! is that YOU create when YOU are ready. LOVE the projects, but don't have time to make them yourself right away?? No worries!! The website will remain open for many months, ready when you are to create so you won't miss out

Here is what you can expect when you join us...

* 40+ Projects
* 40+ unique Color Combos
* 40+ co-ordinating cards with co-ordinating envelope
* ALL 40+ Projects include downloadable PDF with Photo's
* Designer hosted chats with LOTS of prizes
* Open Chat Room 24x7
* Gallery to share your re-creations
* A NEW SURPRISE for 2011...you gotta be in the event to find out what it is!!
* A totally cool blinkie for your website/blog


Just head on over to UStamp with Dawn and Friends right now to sign up!  Early bird registration will save you $5.00.  Sign up by December 4 for only $19.99.  That's less than $.50 per project!!!  AND, sign up by December 4 for a chance to win 1 of 2 $100.00 Stampin' Up! shopping sprees from UStamp with Dawn and Friends!  The winners will be announced on the UStamp with Dawn and Friends website on Sunday, December 5!

Extreme Guitar Birthday

Of anything, I have the most difficult time with masculine cards!  My son had a birthday party to go to yesterday, and as usual, I waited until the last minute to get the card done.  You would think that I would have a ton of cards piled up and ready to go, but no, I don't.  Especially not boy cards! 

We started giving cash or gift cards a few years ago because it's so hard to buy gifts for kids these days when you don't really know what they're into.  I went to the store to get the gift card, but there was absolutely NO WAY I was standing in those holiday sale lines for one gift card, so I decided to just do cash.  I pulled out my favorite "boy" stamp, Extreme Guitar and proceeded to put together a money holder.  These are so easy to make and really only require one piece of 8-1/2" x 11" card stock.

I took a piece of Not Quite Navy, cut it down to 8-1/2" x 9" and scored it at 3-1/2" and 7".  Adhere the smallest flap down and you have a money pocket.  Easy peasy!

Supplies:
Not Quite Navy Card Stock (101722)
Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
Not Quite Navy Classic Ink (103008)
Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Marker (100059)
Extreme Guitar Stamp Set (115328 - available in wood mount only)
Afterthoughts Stamp Set (Hostess Level 1 - Wood Mount 118388; Clear Mount 120121)
Just Jawing Stamp Set (Retired)
Sticky Strip (104294)
SNAIL adhesive (104332)
Paper Cutter (104152)

Message from the Home Office

Stampin' Up! issued the following upate:

Availability of Candy Cane Christmas Designer Series Paper


Because of unusually high demand for our Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (available in the Holiday Mini, item 120809), there is a possibility that we will deplete our inventory within the next week, and we will be unable to order more. As your business partner, we want to make you aware of this situation so you can work with your customers to place orders before supplies are gone. Please let your customers know that if Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper is not available, we have other beautiful holiday alternatives: Jolly Holiday (item 117159) and Deck the Halls (item 120810).

If this particular item is on your wish list, order now to avoid missing out!

The 10,000th Demonstrator in 2010!


Stampin' Up! set a goal to recruit 10,000 demonstrators in the US in 2010. Here is the website if you want to take a look 10,000 in 2010 . Well we reached that goal this week and Shelli Gardner, the Co-founder and CEO of Stampin' Up!, made a surprise visit to the 10,000th recruit and personally delivered her Starter Kit! How exciting would that be to open your door to Shelli Gardner?! Wow! What a fun company Stampin' Up! is to work for and they are always coming up with such great surprises!

Now is the most amazing time to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator with the Simply Amazing 50% off the Starter Kit!  Join Stampin’ Up! between November 15-30 and get 50% off the already-low-priced Starter Kit—standard or Digital+! You’ll get over $300 worth of Stampin’ Up! products for just $87.50. And you don't have to pay shipping costs for this either!  Visit the Start Your Own Business page on my Stampin' Up! website to learn more. Call or e-mail me if you have any questions - but don't wait - this Amazing deal is only until November 30th! My recruit password is want2bcreative and I'd love to have you join my team!

Happy Thanksgiving and Welcome!!!

I would like to take a minute to say Happy Thanksgiving to all my U.S. followers.  I am thankful for so many things and one of them is all of you lovely folks who visit my blog.  Have a wonderful and safe holiday!

I would also like to welcome Jennifer Olea to my Wanna Be Creative team!  I am so excited for her to begin her journey with Stampin' Up!  Congratulations Jennifer!

I hope to be back next week with some stamping goodness!

Until then...Happy Stamping!

Another UStamp Inspired Project

Here's another great project that was inspired by one of the designers over at UStamp with Dawn and Friends Get a Jump on Your Jingle, Ashley Van Camp.  There is so much talent over there!  It's not too late to join! 

Isn't this fun! 

Supplies:
Rose Red Card Stock 12x12 (119945)
So Saffron Card Stock (105118)
Certainly Celery Card Stock (105125)
Rose Red Classic Ink (101778)
So Saffron Classic Ink (105213)
Cork Sheets (119819)
Window Sheets (Medium 114323; Thick 114324)
Bigz Clear Scallop Square Die (115950)
Contempo Alphabet Stamp Set (111570)
Petal Pizzazz Stamp Set (113417)
Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (119265)
Cute Pie Designer Series Paper (Retired)

ONLINE SPECTACULAR

The Stampin' Up! Online Spectacular is here!  This THANKSGIVING WEEK you can shop my online store and save BIG!  

From November 22nd to November 30th, get incredible discounts--up to 50 percent--saving big on your favorite products, as well as qualifying for FREE SHIPPING with online orders of $150 or more.

SHOP ONLINE NOW to get your favorite holiday goodies and bundles on sale, including these plus a lot more:
•My Digital Studio 50% off!
•Designer Fabric 50% off!
•Big Shot Table Setting Die 40% off!
•Fire & Ice Brad Bundle 40% off!
•Friends Rock Bundle for your tween 30% off!
•Big Shot Matchbox Die 30% off!
•Styled Silver and Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware 30% off!
•Digital Bundles 20-40% off!

Things to Remember:
Discounted Products

•There is no minimum purchase required to participate in the discounted products promotion.
•For product bundles, you must use the bundle item numbers provided. Bundle discounts will not be applied if individual item numbers are used.
•Additional products from current catalogs may be purchased on the same order.
•Discounts range between 20 and 50 percent.
•Deadline: Tuesday, November 30, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

Free Shipping

•In order to receive free shipping, orders must be $150 or more before tax and shipping.
•Free shipping is available for qualifying online orders only. Other order types will not qualify for this promotional offer.
•Deadline: Tuesday, November 30, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

AND, you still have until November 30 to get the Starter Kit for 50% off! As a demonstrator, I'm able to get the Online Spectacular discounts AND it counts towards my sales! It's a great time to join my Wanna Be Creative team!  To sign up online, visit me here, click Join Now and use Recruiter Authorization Password:  want2bcreative. 

Shop the Online Spectacular now or view the pdf flyer here!

Happy Stamping!

My Digital Studio: It's a Fabulous Value

Have you ever purchased something and wondered if it was really worth what you paid for it?
You might be asking yourself something similar about My Digital Studio. Isn’t the $79.95 price tag a little steep? Once you get My Digital Studio in your hands, however, the wondering will be over! You won’t believe the value for the money—and you’ll begin to ask yourself if Stampin’ Up! wasn’t crazy for letting it go at that price!

Our My Digital Studio boxed software includes nearly 2000 unique elements—stamps, embellishments, designer and photo templates, punches, Designer Series Paper, card stock and more. If you were to individually buy all of the products already included with the software, you would spend more than $500.00! Now, that’s a great value!

And don’t just take my word for it—see for yourself! For a complete list of items that come with the My Digital Studio boxed software, click here!
I have even more great news! Because Stampin' Up! is so in love with My Digital Studio and wants everyone to try it—they're giving away four FREE copies! To be eligible to win, simply create a personal blog or Facebook post describing why you love My Digital Studio, why you'd love to own a copy of My Digital Studio—or why it would be the perfect gift for someone you know. Then leave a comment on the My Digital Studio Blog blog by 11:59 pm (MT) on November 24, 2010 with a link to your post. The four lucky winners will be randomly selected and announced in an upcoming My Digital Studio blog post!

If I've said it once, I've said it a million times, My Digital Studio is the EASIEST way to create fast and fabulous scrapbook pages.  And that's just the beginning!  The possibilities are endless.  I love that I can open my software and in a matter of minutes I can create something amazing that anyone would be happy to share!  Imagine making calendars for your entire family with just a few clicks of your mouse!  It's really that simple.  With My Digital Studio you can create a variety of scrapbook sizes, greeting cards, calendars, and now with the most current upgrade, you can make journals and more!  What have you got to lose, check out this contest now!

My Ustamp Project Has Posted

Hi everyone!  Wow, time flies!  I had no idea that it's been a week since I last posted.  I apologize for my absence.  Life is always hectic this time of year and this year is no exception.  To top off all the craziness, my husband has decided to retire from the military after over 22 years of service and about a year or so before we had originally anticipated so I've been a little out of sorts.  It's a very exciting, yet frightening, time for me!  We will be returning to the U.S. after living overseas for nearly six years and my kids are going to have to learn a whole new way of life.  It will be really nice to be near family again, though.

Enough about me, on to today's project!  My project for UStamp With Dawn and Friends Get a Jump on Your Jingle 2010 has posted!  I have had so much wonderful feedback.  I don't often come up with "original" projects so when I design for UStamp I have to put my creative thinking cap on.  I love the push it gives me to get outside my comfort zone and come up with something all on my own.  I'm usually just too lazy, so I CASE something.  After all, isn't that the sincerest form of flattery? If you like my project and would like the instructions, it's not too late to join UStamp.  Just click here and sign up now!  You won't regret it.

DEMONSTRATOR STARTER KIT FOR 50 PERCENT OFF!!!

If you've been wanting to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, it has never been easier to do than now!


From November 15 through November 30, 2010 you can purchase the Standard or Digital+ Starter Kits for only $87.50--that is 50 percent off the regular price of $175 for over $310 worth of paper or digital crafting and business supplies!
Promotion Deadlines:

•Paper Independent Demonstrator Agreements must be received no later than Tuesday, November 30, 2010; 6:50 PM (MT)

•Online Independent Demonstrator Agreements must be submitted by Tuesday, November 30, 2010; 11:50 PM (MT)

Promotion Details:
•The Simply Amazing Recruiting Promotion lasts from November 15 through November 30, 2010.

•Both the Standard Starter Kit and the Digital+ Kit are available at 50 percent off the regular kit. These are full starter kits, not mini or reduced-content kits.

•You can still add the Stampin' Memories or Digital+ Add-On and will pay the regular add-on price.

•The promotional price of the Standard Starter Kit and the Digital+ Kit is $87.50. The kits include over $310 worth of crafting and business supplies.

Don't delay!!!  Sign up today! 

If you would like to sign up online, please go to my website.  My recruit password is "want2bcreative".  I'd love to have you join my team!

Just Believe in Thanks!

When I saw this card I knew I had to make it!  I don't have a creative bone in my body, so I CASE almost everything!  Every once in awhile I do surprise myself with an original, but not in this instance!  The very talented Kathleen Hopperstad designed this card.

Supplies:
Just Believe Stamp Set (Wood Mount - 116948; Clear Mount - 120453)
Soft Suede Card Stock (115318)
Very Vanilla Card Stock (101650)
Soft Suede Classic Ink (115657)
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch (119275)
Eyelet Border Punch (119853)
2 x 1-3/8" Oval Extra-Large Punch (119859)
Decorative Label Extra-Large Punch (120907 - 2010 Holiday Mini)

Last Halloween Share

My daughter has "outgrown" giving treats at school.  After all, she's in 8th grade!  My son, however, still enjoys giving treats to his classmates.  I participate in a demo only image swap over at splitcoaststampers and received a set of Batty for You images.  I requested them special so I could do some quick and easy treats for my son's class.  I can't say enough how much I love, love, love, the candy wrapper die in the Holiday Mini!  I didn't make these too fancy, after all, they were going to a bunch of 10-year-old 5th graders and we all know that the majority of these wrappers went straight into the trash as soon as they were opened and the candy was gone!

We had a typhoon on the Thursday before Halloween so I sat down and finally got these done!  I cranked out 28 of these babies in about 2 hours.  So much faster than if I'd had to cut them all by hand!

Supplies:
Batty for You stamp set (wood mount only 116576)
Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
Basic Black Card Stock (121045)
Pumpkin Pie Card Stock (105117)
Basic Black Classic Ink (101179)
1-3/8" Circle Large Punch (119860)
1-3/4" Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch (119854)
Candy Wrapper Bigz L Die (120890)

Two-Step Owl Bookmark

My final Cardscraps project for Stamp Camp is a cute little bookmark.  This is another simple project.  These are great for the kids!  What a great gift for a classmate or goody bag for a birthday party!

Supplies:
Real Red Card Stock (102482)
So Saffron Card Stock (119947)
Chocolate Chip Card Stock (102128)
Crumb Cake Card Stock (120953)
Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
Basic Black Card Stock (121045)
Tall Tales Designer Series Paper (Retired)
1-3/4" Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch (119854)
1-3/8" Circle Large Punch (119860)
Old Olive 1/4" Twill Ribbon (Retired)
Two-Step Owl Extra Large Punch (118074)