Holiday Mini Goes Live Sept. 1

The new Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog goes live on September 1!  It is just loaded with adorable goodies for all the upcoming seasonal events!  If you do not have a current demonstrator and would like a Holiday Mini Catalog sent to you, just send me an email.  Below is a holiday card made with items from the new Mini.  I just love texture and this card is filled with lots of fun texture and dimension!  Doesn't it make you feel Christmasy? 

Note:  I ran the "brick" DSP through the stripes embossing folder both ways to really create bricks!

Stamps:  Stitched Stockings, Christmas Lodge

Paper:  Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Well Worn DSP

Ink: Old Olive, Early Espresso

Ribbon:  Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta, Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon, 3/8" Very Vanilla Velvet Stitched Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

Other:  Stocking Builder Punch, Mini Jingle Bells, Stripes Embossing Folder, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

Love Sunflowers!

I just LOVE sunflowers!  They give such a bright, happy feeling.  So here is my first sunflower card from the new Sunflower stamp from Stampin' Up! designed especially for Phyllis Shafferkoetter.  Love and {{Hugs}}, Phyllis!  I'm sure to create many more with this awesome stamp!

Stamps:  Sunflower, Perfect Words

Paper:  Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Garden Green

Ink:  Early Espresso, Peach Parfait, Versamark, Garden Green

Ribbon:  Early Espresso Quilted Ribbon from the new Holiday Mini

Other:  Spice Cake Designer Buttons, Dazzling Details (both new Holiday Mini items), Blossom Petals Builder Punch, Paper Snips, Sponge Daubers, Dimensionals

New Samples to Share

Hi there!  Here are a couple samples I wanted to share with you.  The first one is a fun birthday card for a little girl who wanted a "star" birthday!  The second one is a birthday card that could be used for a man or a woman and uses the new Well Worn DSP and the Delightful Dozen Stamp Set on page 167 of your Idea Book & Catalog.  What a great set!  It is just full of energy and positive mojo!  Definately a "must have"!

*Sorry the image seems a little blurry.

Goodbye, Dear Friend

Goodbye to my dear friend, Jane!  She left this earth on July 6 to be with her Lord and Savior.  She is now pain-free and her hands can make lovely cards with ease!  She was a wonderful blessing in my life.  I will miss her very much!

New Catalog ~ New Hostess Benefits

Visit the new catalog on the sidebar to see all the wonderful new Hostess Benefits that came with the new 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog!

New Catalog Open House

New Catalog Open House, Saturday, July 2, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Come any time!  We'll have Door Prizes, Projects, Fun New Samples, Friends & more!  Please RSVP so I can make your goody bag!

Retiring Items