Snow Dog – January 30, 2010

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What a nice end of the month surprise!  Over 6 inches of snow in my neighborhood on top of an inch of ice.  Not good for travel, but what a beautiful weekend God created for us.  Everything is pretty much closed down- schools and churches and many businesses.  I know the kiddies are having a ball.  Our 14 year old “puppy” Shelby used to be the ultimate Snow Dog, but not anymore.  She just tiptoes out, does her thing, and tiptoes back in the house where it is warm and toasty.  Here she is in the back courtyard in the snow. Isn’t she a pretty gal?

You may also notice that I haven’t gotten around to removing the Christmas bows from the rosemary plant.  I actually left them on purpose- kinda adds some color to dreary days.  If you look real close you can also see the Christmas lights on several of the shrubs and trees.  The back looked so pretty during the holidays when the lights were on that I just wasn’t ready to let them go.  Maybe when it’s time to trim again…..

I’m also sharing a couple of snow photos of my sweet great-nephew Anthony.  His mom tells me that he has loved every minute of the snow.  We’re so proud of him- he’s in the 3rd grade and so far this year is a straight A student!  He’s always been a shining light in our lives.

 

I hope you are having a warm and toasty day also.  And, as always, thanks for dropping by.

 

Blessings,

Diane

Stampin’ Up! SALE-A-BRATION begins January 5, 2010

RECEIVE A FREE SALE-A-BRATION PRODUCT FOR EVERY $50 PURCHASE- AND I WILL PAY YOUR SHIPPING!!!

CHOOSE ANY ITEM FROM THE SAB CATALOG, OR ANY STAMP SET $15.95 OR LESS FROM THE 2009-2010 IDEA BOOK AND CATALOG. THAT’S ALMOST 100 PRODUCTS YOU CAN PICK FROM.

THIS PROMOTION COMES ONCE A YEAR AND WILL END ON MARCH 31, 2010.

DON’T LET THIS ONE PASS YOU BY. If you are new to Stamping or Scrapbooking, or are looking for a creative way to start the new year, your first $50 will purchase all the basics to use with your new free stamp set. Here’s just one example of what you can get for just over $50, supplies to make well over 100 greeting cards:

Item	Cat. #	Price	Page #
8 ½ x 11 Cardstock – Whisper White	100730	$7.50	155
8 ½ x 11 Cardstock - Assorted	choose	$7.95	156-57
Basic Black Classic Stamp Pad	101179	$5.95	155
Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad	100908	$ 5.95	156
Designer Series Paper	choose	$ 9.95	160-63
Scallop Edge Punch	112091	$15.95	186
Happy Moments	118664	FREE!	SAB
Total		$ 53.25

But wait! There’s more!!! Check my next post for info on the FABULOUS OCCASIONS MINI CATALOG that starts January 5th also. You’re gonna love it!

Let’s make 2010 a Stampin’ Up! year and take creativity to a whole new level.

Blessings,

Diane

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Happy New Year!!! and Merry Christmas! FS152 – Ann (Ardodd)

I know, I know, it has been a long time since I last posted.  It’s just been so busy- I just couldn’t get it all done. We were on vacation for three weeks and when we got back, we bought a new home and moved in- oh, the packing and unpacking!   At the same time I was trying to get my Cards for Kids Ministry started at church and hold a couple of Stampin’ Up! workshops and you know the work that goes into that.  Plus, and this is my favorite part, I was honored to be asked to lead a small group for our Women’s Bible Study and for Moms and More (young moms who are led by more mature moms).  I have absolutely every minute of it, but have missed staying in touch and sharing my humble creations.  My new home had to be altered a bit to accommodate my craft supplies, so I really didn’t get to unpack my stuff for a few weeks.  I was so excited when I finally got some ink and stamps out and made a few Christmas cards to demonstrate.

Ann, aka Ardod, is our very deserving Featured Stamper today on SCS and I chose to case this wonderful card.  I changed the image and the embossing folder but tried to keep it Clean And Simple- I love how it turned out and hope you do too.  I know you can’t see the embossing, but it is really striking with this great image.

 

I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and celebrated the most precious gift of all, the birth of our Savior.

 

Blessings,

Diane

Stamps:  SU! Snow Swirled

Paper:  Whisper White

Ink:  Versamark

Embellishments:  Red Satin ribbon, Red Rhinestones

Tools:   Dimensionals, Oval Nestie, SU! Petals-A-Plenty EF, Silver EP, Heat Tool

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Stampin’ Up! Holiday Extravaganza-Limited Time

I just had to let you know about the HUGE sale that begins at Stampin' Up today.  Until the end of the month over 150 very desirable items have been reduced 30-50% including some of the most popular stamp sets.

What a Deal!
If you are new to stamping and not really sure if it is something you want to do- let me make you an offer you can't refuse.  In the Holiday Extravaganza sale there is an Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle that includes three gorgeous stamp sets pictured below, 12 Stampin' Ink Spots (1"X1") in Earth Element colors, a pack of Earth Elements card stock, a pack of Whisper White cardstock, 10 yards of 1/2" striped Olive Olive grosgrain ribbon and 16 silver designer brads.  Whew!  That's a lot of stuff!  And everything you need to make at least 80 fabulous 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" cards. 
And, you pick a day and I will come over and help you get started or you can come to my house, let me help you make a few cards and play with my stuff!
The catalog price for these items is $127.70, but you can buy it during the sale for $76.62!!!  A savings of 40%. 
Now, here's my offer- if you order the bundle or your order is $50.00 or more, I will pay the shipping on your entire order.  That's a savings of another 10%.  AND, after a couple of months, you decide stampin' just isn't for you I will buy back the stamp sets at 50% off the catalog price of $74.85 ($37.42). 

There are some great other bundles in the sale- take a minute-take a look.  It's all on my Stampin' Up! website. And it's not just for cards- the stamps, ink, embellishments, cardstock is perfect for scrapbooking, gift cards, gift tags...all with a personal handmade touch.  I tell ya, folks really feel special when you have taken the time to create something just for them.

Buy yourself an early Christmas present! 

Here's praying your Thanksgiving is special.

Blessings,

Diane

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WSC93 Trendy Forest Friend

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It’s Friday!  Weekend on the way!  Even though I am retired and now a full-time homemaker, I still look forward to the weekends.  I am always excited about the Sunday morning message and having the freedom to worship our Savior without penalty or threat.  Our God is an awesome God, He reigns!!!

I am just crazy about these two stamp sets from Stampin’ Up!- Trendy Trees and Forest Friends.  They are among the least expensive sets, but I knew right away they would get a lot of inkin’ from me.  This card is for Beate’s Fresh and Fun Weekend Sketch Challenge and I chose to use  four of the new In Colors.  I didn’t think much of the colors until I made a few cards and now I think they are terrific.  Soft Suede is a real keeper and Bermuda Bay- yumm, yumm!

 

Have a wonderful and blessed weekend,

Diane

Stamps:  SU! Trendy Trees, Forest Friends, Pocket Silhouettes

Paper:  Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Dusty Durango

Ink:  Soft Suede, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry

Embellishments:  Dusty Durango ribbon

Tools:   Dimensionals, Scallop Circle Nestie and Circle Nestie, Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlit Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Thoughts and Prayers Gift Set

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One of my new favorite Stampin’ Up! sets is the very special Thoughts and Prayers set.  One of my dear friends asked me if I would make a gift card set for a silent auction recently.  I was thrilled to be asked and honored to participant in the annual Morgan McCarty Scholarship Foundation fundraiser.  I thought of the beautiful tree image in this set and decided it would be perfect as a symbol of hope and renewal.  So I made this cute tote and 8 cards- four with Thank You and four with Thinking of You for the sentiments.  These were so easy to make I am going to work on several sets just to have available when you need a quick gift for someone special.

 

 

You can’t really tell from the photo but I overstamped the Chocolate Chip with Certainly Celery.  I really miss Soft Sky- maybe they will bring it back along with another fave- River Rock!

Many blessings for a wonderful week,

Diane

Stamps:  SU! Thoughts and Prayers, All Natural, Essence of Love

Paper:  Whisper White, Soft Sky, Certainly Celery, Walk in the Park DSP

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery

Embellishments:  Certainly Celery ribbon, Soft Sky ribbon, Silver Brads

Tools:  Push pin, Dimensionals, Scallop Edge Punch, MS Butterfly punch, Big Shot, Dotted Swiss EF