Category Archives: contest

Simply Pressed Clay & Buttons

The winner for the hostess benefits using Hostess Code R9PZ437Y is Sandy B.  Sandy, I’ve sent you an e-mail asking for your wish list. Hostess Code for August 16 – 31 August 2013 is:  USQ9UBXX It’s been fun playing the Online Mystery Hostess Workshops.  Let’s do it again for August – this one ends on 31 August.  So that means if you place an online order (min $25), you name… Read More »

Timeless Talk

Hostess Code:  R9PZ437Y – ends 15 August 2013 Stamp Set of the Month – free supplies to make 3 cards Free Card Kit & Box Tutorial – with qualifying order Try My Paper Pumpkin for 50% off – ends 31 August 2013 Free Simply Created Kit – Join my team –  ends 31 August 2013 Today’s card features the Timeless Talk Clear Mount Stamp Set.  Love the images from the early 19th… Read More »

And the winner is???

The winner for the blog candy (Silver 1/8″ Ribbon and Frosted Finishes Embellishments). Elise Gerke Comment:  Wow!!  This card is so soft and beautiful.  As Mary Poppins would say, simply perfect in every way!! Elise – please send me your name and address so I can get these items out to you. Thanks to everyone who played – I’ll have more blog candy later this month!  (Hint:  I received duplicate… Read More »

New Holiday Catalog is live!

It’s here, it’s here – the new 2013 Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog!  You can now order from the Holiday Catalog.  There are so many wonderful choices of stamps, paper and embellishments for Halloween, Fall, Christmas and winter holidays.    What’s your absolute must have?  Leave me a comment below and I’ll draw a lucky winner on Monday, 5 August 2013.   He/She will receive the Silver 1/8″ Ribbon and Frosted Finishes Embellishments… Read More »

Hostess Code for Convention Special

Hi Stampin’ Friends Since I am at convention having too much fun, I thought I would spread some of the fun around.  During the time I am at convention (18 July – 21 July 2013), I thought I would offer a 10% off special on any order placed through my Stampin’ Store. You can get your 10% back in several ways: Paypal Check $$ off you next order.  This order… Read More »

So Shabby Chic!

Hi Stampin’ Friends I want to wish my granddaughter, Rachel, a very, very Happy 7th Birthday! On the way to Wal-Mart for groceries yesterday morning, we kept encountering dead armadillos on the road  AKA  Arkansas Speed Bumps or according to my husband a “Good Armadillo”!  The North American nine-banded armadillo tends to jump straight in the air when surprised, and consequently often collides with the undercarriage or fenders of passing vehicles. … Read More »

We have a winner!

Hi Stampin’ Friends We have a winner for the stamp sets: Million Dollar Moments Patterned Occasions “Comment: I love the mosaic madness stamp set.  Sondra: E-mail : boogirl50@msn.com“ Sondra – I will put the stamp sets in the mail to you. Thanks to everyone who played.  The Big Shot Magnetic Platform was undoubtedly the most “must have” item from the new catalog!  I will have some more blog candy soon –… Read More »

Before and After and some blog candy

Hi Stampin’ Friends One last picture from my birthday party and then I won’t bore you any longer! We’ve been close friends since 1960.  Left to right Rita, Me, Diana and Becky.  We are all 70 years old and 3 of our birthdays are in May – Rita’s is in February.  The after picture was taken at my birthday party in California! AND NOW FOR SOME BLOG CANDY! I’m giving… Read More »

Saying Goodbye to Elements of Style

Hi Stampin' Friends This was is where I sit when I'm not walking around taking pictures of the beautiful Clevenger Paradise! Elements of Style was and continues to be a favorite of mine because the roses in the stamp set.  I am sorry to see this set go.  Which stamp set are you sorry to see go? Let's take a walk down memory lane. Replete with refined images of vintage… Read More »

The Bridges of Madison County

Hi Stampin' Friends Retirement List is out – get your favorites before they are gone! Online Retirement List Party (ends 7 May 2013) Free Card Kit tutorial (Ombre Technique) (ends 15 May 2013) Internet Hostess Club #2 now forming (when filled) I forgot to let everyone know abou the winner of the "Guess Which Stamp Sets are Retiring" contest.  The winner was C. Wright of Oklahoma.  She won ten out of ten guesses… Read More »