Stampin' Royalty Challenge #1

Well, here it is, the first Stampin' Royalty Challenge!  Make sure to go and check out the fabulous cards done by the other Stampin' royalty Goddesses!  I'm so excited and hope that you'll play along! The challenge this week is the perfect place to start... a Birthday card!

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Stamp Set(s): Well Scripted
Paper: Rose Red, So Saffron, Old Olive, Pretty In Pink, Sweet Pea DSP
Ink: Rose Red
Embellishments: Corduroy Brads
Sizzix: SU Beautiful Windgs Embosslit
Punches: Wide Oval, Scallop Trim Corner, Scallop Trim Border Punch

Are You Coming?

This is one of the fun little samples that I will be demonstrating at my Open House this Saturday January 9th from 1-3pm.  Make sure to check out this blog post for more details and don't forget to RSVP so that I have your make-n-take prepped for you!  I also thought that this would be perfect for the PPA Challenge of "Anything But A Card".

I will admit that I wondered what one would do with this tiny little tag punch when I first saw it along with the coordinating Tiny Tags Stamp set, but it took using it once to change my mind!  I love that I can add these adorable little embellishments to my projects to personalize them!

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Stamp Set(s): Tiny Tags #118091
Paper: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Sweet Pea DSP #117161
Ink: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip
Embellishments: Mini  Library Clips, Linen Thread
Sizzix: Mini Milk Carton #117310, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder #117335
Punches: Medium Jewelry Tag Punch #117190, Extra Large Two-Step Bird #117191

Open House!

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Occasions Mini 2010/ Sale-A-Bration /BOGO* Event

Come and join me for my Semi-Annual BOGO event and launch of the new Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration.  I will have fabulous doorprizes, make-n-takes, and many new items for you to test out including the new clear mount stamps.  There will be special incentives for those of you who join my West Coast Creators Stampin' Up team that day as well! 

To make this event even more worth your while... Stampin' Up has will have just started their AMAZING Sale-A-Bration promotion and your orders will also receive those fabulous rewards as well!  Don't miss out!  Make sure to RSVP no later than January 7th so that you have a make-n-take ready for you!

*Retired items will have regular retail price listed on them; after choosing items from either the current catty or new Mini you can choose the equal amount of retired merchandise for free.  Taxes and s/h will only apply to the new items ordered!  Sale-A-Bration items earned are not subject to taxes or s/h!

January 9, 2010

My House (Please email me for directions)
1:00PM-3:00PM  

(*Please no early arrivals as I will be busy getting ready:)

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Stamping 411 Challenge

 I thought that I would give the Stamping 411 Challenge a try this time around as I look at it every week and never seem to get off my buns!  I am LOVING the new Clear Mount stamp option! 

Stamp Set(s):  Vintage Labels (FREE SAB Set #118392), I Heart Hearts #118571
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Sending Love Specialty DSP #117153, Real Red
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Real Red
Embellishments:  Real Red Grosgrain
Sizzix: Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder #117335
Tools: Clear Mount Block Bundle #118491, Sponge Daubers
Punches: 1" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle, Scallop Circle, Small Heart #117193

Mom and Me Time:)

My parents are staying with us this week before they head back to Winnipeg.  My mom and dad have always showed a great interest in my SU life and when my mom has been in town she has always been eager to help with swaps.  Lastnight my mom had a small request, she needed some birthday cards for her two of her brothers who have birthdays in January.  I told her that I would be happy to send her away with two cards, she just had to take part in making them:)

I love the way that we started off with the same concept and yet my mom's card turned out completely different than the one that I made.  I've always had a hard time angling things and have the tendency to just keep things square.  My mom on the other hand had no problem with this and I love the way that her card turned out!  I also stuck to my standard Scallop Circle Punch and my mom was more creative using the 1 3/4" circle punch and then paper piercing to add detail!

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Stamp Set(s): Loads of Love, Loads of Love Accessories
Paper: Sweet Pea DSP Pad, Old Olive, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Watercolour Paper
Ink: Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, So Saffron, Black Staz-On,
Embellishments: Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon
Tools: Aqua Painter, Blender Pens, Mat Pack, Paper Piercer
Punches: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch

Sale-A-Bration 2010

Promotion Dates: January 5- March 31, 2010

Promotion Details
Our Sale-A-Bration promotion gives reason for everyone to celebrate!

Customers: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $65 purchase (before tax and shipping).

Hostesses: Receive a free Sale-A-Bration product for every $395* in workshop sales**, in addition to our regular hostess benefits.
*Second Sale-A-Bration product rewarded at $785; all other hostess Sale-A-Bration rewards occur in $395 increments.
**This benefit only available on qualifying customer, demonstrator, and workshop orders. Online orders do not qualify.

Check out the Fabulous Offers when you join my West Coast Creators group of SU Demos:

Recruits: Choose any retail stamp set (valued up to $56.95) from the current catalogues when signing up during the promotion. Plus, get 15 percent off your Starter Kit (Standard or Digital+)!

Starter Kit	Regular Price	Sale-A-Bration Price (15% off)
Standard Starter Kit	$269	$225
Digital+ Starter Kit	$239	$199

*In addition to the fabulous incentives from Stampin' Up, if you sign up as a demonstrator with me during Sale-A-Bration, I will be giving you an additional stamp set of your choice up to $56.95 in value!*

The Stampin' Memories Add-On can be added to these kits, but will not be discounted.
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Look What's Coming!

 I had so much fun playing with the Sweet Treat Cups for Halloween... the concept was so different!  Now Stampin' Up has "one-upped" it and come out with this amazing addition!  If you already took advantage of some of the sales before Christmas you may have already purchased the Full Heart punch... well, you're already half way there!  This adorable Sweetheart Stamp set is available in both the Wood Block and the Clear Mount stamp sets and coordinates with the Full Heart Punch.  Make sure to take advantage of combining this adorable little item with the Sale-A-Bration promotion... order just $65 and earn one of the amazing Sale-A-Bration items or if those aren't your style take advantage of the option of choosing items from the catty! Ordering starts January 5th but once again this is a limited quantity item.  To ensure availability and that you get them in time for Valentine's Day make sure to order ASAP!   

Anyone placing an order for the Sweetheart stamp set between January 5th and 8th will receive a set of the Heart Treat Cups for free!

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Mojo Monday Week 119

Happy New Year to all!  I hope that 2010 brings you and your family health and happiness!  I had a little play time today as the boys are recovering from staying up for the first New Years ever and my hubby had a busy night at work lastnight!  (he's a fireman:)  I thought that I'd play with the current Mojo Monday challenge.

I think my card making has been greatly motivated lately by the new camera and light box that my hubby bought me for Christmas!  I love not having to fight with the camera and lighting to photograph my cards!

With the exception of the ribbon that is in the current catty, all of the products used on this card will be available as of January 5th!  The border punch is one of the amazing Sale-A-Bration rewards this time!

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Stamp Set(s):  Vintage Vogue
Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Sweet Pea DSP Pack
Ink: Old Olive, Rose Red
Embellishments: Sweet Pea Stitched Felt, 1" Double-Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Tools: Circle Scissors Plus
Punches: Scallop Trim Border Punch

Some Problems...

Stampin' Up has had some issues with their mail outs on the new Occasions Mini and Sale-abration catalogues.  As a result they have posted a link on their customer website so that you can view these AMAZING new products now instead of having to wait for issues to be resolved!

Occasions Mini 2010

 Sale-A-Bration Flyer

Remember that these new offering don't go live until January 5th! If you are one of my customers and didn't recieve your mailings please let me know!

Make sure to check back later today for details of my upcoming Open House and BOGO event!

A Quick Scrapbook Page from the Regionals Make-n-Takes

 I couldn't resist finishing up this Regionals Make-n-Take the other night.  I love the simplicity of the layout and once again the fact that I've used the Berry Merry Stamp Set #116509 for yet another purpose.

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Stamp Set(s): Berry Merry #116509
Paper: Soft Suede Patterned Prints DSP, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Soft Suede
Ink:  Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Soft Suede
Embellishments:  3/4" Real Red Polka Dot Grosgrain #115608, Hemp Twine, Designer Buttons Sherbet