Time is Running Out!

Today is a day filled with excitement!  We get free shipping all week and we can shop now for items that will be retiring at the end of May.  Remember, when they're gone... they're gone... forever.  A few are sold out already, so don't miss out by waiting too long to order.  Click the photo below to check it out.

Anyone placing a qualifying order online through my website will receive the same perks from me as those ordering directly from me.  I will keep track.

- Equal dollar credit for shopping at my Prairie Treasures Boutique
- Stampin' Tokens for $50. or more before tax.
- 3 entries into our monthly drawing per individual order.

Things Are Really Hoppin' at Stampin' Up!

This is always an exciting time of year with Stampin' Up!  The retired list comes out on April 21 and some items are already selling out.  Can you believe it?  Even more amazing... April 21- 25:

Please, please, please...
Be sure to check the clearance rack... a lot... because they have some great deals.
Be sure to order anything you'd like that is retiring... right away... before it's gone.

- Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the blogging world. 

- Click on the tab at the top of the page to see my class schedules and registration policies or click on the left for sneak peeks. 

- Come back soon and come back often for more creative inspiration.

There's just something about a butterfly

Do you remember this butterfly card?
 

... and this one?

These were two of my most popular cards from some of my past card classes.  There is just something about a butterfly that is just fun and beautiful, all at the same time.

Yesterday, I shared with you all the scoop on our wonderful new Envelope Punch Board.  Today, I want to share some good news with you.  It's all about butterflies.  Check this out!

This card is loaded with butterflies and fun.  Wouldn't it be nice to have a special bundle promotion for them?  OK, we do!

Click here to see all our promotions.

I also want to remind you that we have a new photopolymer stamp set out and new single stamps available, too.  I don't want you to miss a thing.

I think this is one of the best photopolymer sets we've had yet.  And look at our new single stamps.  They're all for Christmas!!!

... and don't forget about our new Envelope Punch Board:

Click here to see this previous post for complete details on the Envelope Punch Board.

... and a Shelli update:
As always, she amazes us.  I knew her recovery would be nothing short of amazing because she is so strong and courageous.  I'm sure she has many rough days ahead of her.  Yesterday, she had a good day and we are thankful for that.  Please keep her in your prayers as she continues to work toward healing.  She and Kadie, her sweet horse are both doing much better.

Click here for a complete Shelli update:
http://soshelli.com/so-shelli-blog/2013/9/5/ill-be-darned.html

- Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the blogging world. 

- Click on the tab at the top of the page to see my class schedules and registration policies or click on the left for sneak peeks. 

- Come back soon and come back often for more creative inspiration.

This and That Kit... not just for Journaling AND What's Up Next for May

Our new This and That kit is just plain fun!  You get a journal, Washi tape, stickers, DSP, a date stamp and... I hope I'm not forgetting anything. 

Yesterday, I shared with you what I've done with my journal so far and how I designed and decorated the cover for it.  I've already used up all my coordinating stickers inside it.  I'll be jotting notes as I think of something I want to add to it.  I love that it has pockets inside, so you can slip in some mementos.

You don't have to stop at working on the journal though.  You can make some quick cards.  Remember, the bundle comes with an entire package of DSP, so you can make a LOT of cards ... or perhaps some scrapbook pages.

In case you missed it, here is my journal cover:

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- Click on the tab at the top of the page to see my class schedules and registration policies or click on the left for sneak peeks. 

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How fun is this?

Some days, when the UPS man rings the doorbell, this is what you get!  No, it's not all for me, but I did have 3 items included in with it all.  We have promotions going on now that include earning one entire color family (Brights, Subtles, or Regals) of ink pads and that means this is the time to stock up on extra items from your wish list, as well as gifts for Christmas.  This week, it's even more exciting because we have our Online Extravaganza going on (Nov. 19-28) too!

   

This will be an amazing week!

Starting Nov. 19, Stampin' Up! is having an ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA --- sales every day.  You really need to check this out every day to see what's going on here!!!

Come back soon and come back often!  I will have news for you about starting up my new booth, too.  I'm going to have a booth in the Root Cellar at the Wildflour.  I've been busy creating all kinds of fun things.  So far, I only had to get out my manual twice for my sewing machine.  I can sew just fine, but haven't had a chance to do so for such a long time that I forgot how to set up a couple of things:)  How crazy is that?

Upcoming excitement:

Nov. 19
  Cards and Prayers / We'll make 6 cards.
Nov. 22  
  Thanksgiving Day / Turkey Day!!!
Nov. 23  
  Grand Opening of the Root Cellar at the Wildflour (My Booth:  Prairie Treasures)
Nov. 24  
  Open House Celebration at Sanders Harristown Depot Antiques
  Come and see my booth all decked out for Christmas!                   
  There will be refreshments, special bargains, and door prizes!!!
Nov. 29  
  Just Christmas Cards --- Come and make 15 cards / 3 each of 5 designs.
Dec. 3
  Hostess Scrapbook Club (I have something special planned for you!)
Dec.   7  
  Friday 3-4-5 (cards will include lots of Christmas designs)
Dec.   9  
  My HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE / CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT (2:00-5:00)
  Save the date:  Refreshments / Door prizes / Projects / Fun / Super special gifts for orders placed
  that day...  (If you are unable to attend, you may still get the super special gift by placing an order 
  with me on Dec. 9.)  RSVP BY DEC. 8!!!!!
Dec. 10  
  Scraps and Prayers
Dec. 14  
  Wrapping up Christmas (Come and make 10 cards or projects.
  Pay to register by Dec. 10 and make 12 cards or projects. 
Dec. 17
  Cards and Prayers / We'll make 6 cards.

Ongoing Class Policy:
Pay to register at least 2 days prior to the class.
Your payment holds your spot.
As always, if you are unable to attend, I will save your kits for you.

Tag, You're It!

Ideally, we'd all like to have the time to make elaborate Christmas cards that are rich in texture, layers and embellishments, make lots of them and share them with all our friends and loved ones.

Realistically,  that is seldom the case.  We are all busy people, but that doesn't mean we have to give up on the idea of sharing something special with friends and family.

Sometimes, when you're in a hurry, there's a way you can still come up with some cards that are super cute and fun.

Enter into the scene:  Our Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags.  I've shown you how to create a cute little box for them and actually use them as tags, but you can use them for cards, too.  Here are a few ideas of how to incorporate them into your card designs.  Notice that I've used embossing folders and punches in my creations as well - yet another time saver.  So... you do have time to make your own cards this year.  Now, give it a try!

Still worried that you won't finish or won't have all the supplies you need to make your own cards?  Let me help you!  Sign up for one of my Christmas classes and I'll have it all prepared for you.

Exciting News!

Here's some exciting news that I just had to share today!

Stampin' Up!, in partnership with Sizzix, is offering a new product for a limited time only, while supplies last.  It's called the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine. This adorable little machine will emboss!  It's cute and it's a hard worker.  It will work with all our embossing folders.  It's just $29.95 or you can get a special bundle which includes 2 embossing folders with it.  Be sure to check it out.

Sneak Peek and Free Ink!

Today's post holds exciting news.  First, I have a sneak peek at the cards we'll be making at my new class --- Nov. 29 --- Just Christmas Cards.  We'll be making 15 cards (3 each of 5 designs).

As you can see, I have all kinds of layers and textures, fun embellishments, embossing, fun stamping and creative use of punches.  I hope you'll join us for this fun class.

And now, for the rest of the exciting news:

From now through Dec. 16, you have the opportunity to earn a free color family of ink pads!  Contact me for all the details.

Spooktacular News!

Here's the latest news from Stampin' Up! --- get ready for an exciting week!  We'll be having free digital downloads all week AND... Nearly every stamp set we have will be on sale --- TODAY ONLY --- for 15% off!!!  Don't miss out on a super exciting day to kick off a super exciting week!

Happy News --- Back to Spool!!!

It's back to school time!
Here are my cute little boys on their first day of school.

It's also 'Back to Spool' time --- with Stampin' Up! 

I have some happy news for all you ribbon lovers!  For every $40. you spend, all during September, you get to choose a free roll of stitched satin ribbon.  The choices are from our new In Colors:  gumball green, raspberry ripple, primrose petals, summer starfruit or midnight muse. 

Check out the details here.  As you know, I'm a super ribbon lover and will enjoy gathering more ribbon during September, to enjoy using in my projects.  I have drawers of ribbon... 

I have walls of ribbon...

 

...and I have projects with ribbon...  See the cute little bow on the round scallop circle card above?  The cards to the left of the bear use ribbon for flower stems and leaves.  

You can't have too much ribbon!  I use ribbon on my cards.  I use ribbon on my layouts.  I use ribbon on my projects.  I tie ribbon on most anything that needs a touch of cuteness:)  I love ribbon!

 

Come back soon for samples of some fun new ways to use ribbon in your projects. 

Coming up in my next posts:

• more Fall cards and projects
• more Halloween cards and projects
• more Christmas cards and projects
• fun new ways to use ribbon in your projects
• more ornaments  (Check out news on my free ornament class here!)

Have a great weekend! 

Super Great News!

Before I continue with the rest of my sharing from Convention, let's pause to see what's new for August with Stampin' Up!  What's new?  Lots!!!

Today is the beginning of THREE great promotions:

• The new Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog goes live today.
• The new Stampin' Up! promotions starts today -- sign up to join us and earn a super cute Halloween kit, in addition to your Starter Kit.
• My Digital Studio 2 goes live today, along with printing discounts for August printing orders.  

  

Wow!  Be sure to check them out, because these are all amazing!

...and... don't forget to check out my schedule for August classes.  Besides the usual super stamping fun, be sure to sign up for the August 24 Fun Friday Projects Class.  It will be in a holiday party format, as I showcase the new Holiday Catalog.  Get a sneak peek at new products and how to use them, enjoy some treats and fellowship with friends and make some super cute projects!!!

Also, be sure to sign up for the My Digital Studio class, August 18.  My daughter, Jenn, and I will be introducing you to the My Digital Studio 2.  We'll have more details very soon!!!

Don't Give Up Smiling!

Our Reason to Smile promotion is almost over.  Don't miss out on this great stamp set.  Check here for details.

Here's a little card I made using this stamp set.

Remember this card?  This is the slightly larger version that inspired today's card.  It was featured on My Crafty World!

I'm off for some quick stamping time in my studio before getting into an even busier day.