Retired Lists Are Coming! April 6, 2012 As announced previously, the retired lists will be posted in phases this year. The retiring stamp sets list will post on April 15; the accessories and Definitely Decorative lists will post on April 25. When you see the lists, you will notice that they are quite long. As outlined on the New Catalog Strategy page, we are making some significant changes to the… Read More »

Attic Bouquet

Hi Stampers  Just ten days until the retirement list comes out – always an exciting time for me because I am keeping my fingers crossed that not too many of my stamp sets retire!  I'll be posting a "guess which stamp sets will retire" contest on my blog on 10 April 2012.  So if you want to participate, check in on that date because it will only run a couple of… Read More »

Fashionable and we have a winner for the Free Stamp Set of the Month!

Hi Stampers  Have you seen the latest Stampin' Up! Digital Downloads?  I love the Fashionable Stamp Brush Set which was released today.  This is so retro!  Reminds me of my mother and the 1950's!  I'll be using it in the next couple of weeks. Here's the file on the latest Stampin' Up! digital downloads Download 3 April 2012 downloads The winner of the free stamp set of the month for… Read More »

Extreme Skateboard

Hi Stampers I was working on a birthday card in the shabby chic style when I came to a complete stand still.  I did not have my Heat Tool to scrunch the ribbon because I had lent it out to my BFF.  Has this ever happened to you?  You get to a certain place on your card and you can't get any farther along? I'll be getting it back tomorrow… Read More »

Summer Smooches

Hi Stampers Start your summer crafting with the bright bold colors in the Summer Smooches produce line today!  These products are  available only until 30 April and then won't be available until the new 2012/2013 Catalog is released. Bright Blossoms Wood Mount Set $16.95 (125495) Bright Blossoms Clear Mount Set $12.95 (125497) Summer Sooches Designer Series Paper $10.95 (125409) Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seal Binding Ribbon $10.95 (125583) Summer Smooches Designer… Read More »

Sale-a-bration is almost over!

Sale-A-Bration is over Saturday, March 31st at 11:50 pm (MT)!  If you had planned on ordering while you get a gift with every $50 purchase but it slipped your mind, get your order together and call me or email me by Saturday night, 11:50 pm (MT) (or you can at my Stampin' Store, of course).  For every $50 purchase, you can choose from anything in the SAB catalog free! Along… Read More »

Thank you Elizabeth

Hi Stampers Thanks for all your well wishes – I am feeling so much better – I can breathe again!  It's amazing what antibiotics and predisnone can do.  Before I go into today's card, I thought i would remind you that there only two more days for the following promotions/specials (ends 31 March 2012) Sale-a-bration – For every $50, you receive a free item from the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog Join Stampin' Up! for only… Read More »

Dogwoods

Hi Stampers I had a chance to step outside this morning and the dogwoods are beautiful.  The pictures do not do the scenery justice!  View from our back deck.

Loyalty Programs Grow Business The other day I took my family to Panera for dinner. The kids like the soup there, and we will often choose Panera over a fast food joint if we need a quick meal while on the go. As we paid for our meal, I handed over my Loyalty card, and the girl told me I had qualified for a free bagel. Since my daughter loves… Read More »

Dresden Designs

Hi Stampers I went to the doctor's today and I have pneumonia so I'm taking it easy for a couple of days.  I'll have a card for you by the end of the week (or sooner if I can).  In the meantime, please enjoy this video from Stampin' Up!